The
Reader
January 2001
This issues features articles/information on:
* Region 12 Recognizes Award Recipients
* Chat with the Regional Director
* College Bowl: The Olympics of the Mind
* 2000 Fall Conference Wrap-Up
* New Faces and New Places
* 2001 Conference Info
* Recreation Tourney is Almost Here
* New Faces and New Places Around the Region
* Regional Leadership Team Contact Information
* 2001-02 Activities Calendar
* Your Guide to Toronto
* Poetry Slam Coming to LSU
Please
note the deadline for contributions for upcoming issues of The
Reader. We would love to include features on what is
happening on your
campuses. If you have any ideas on how the Regional
Leadership Team can
communicate
information in a more efficient manner, please let Lanita
Hanson
(our Regional Director) or myself know.
Hope
you enjoy.....
Keith
T. Kowalka
Communications
and Development Coordinator
ACUI Region 12 - Serving Arkansas, Louisiana Texas and Mexico
The
READER
January 2001
Region 12 * Association of College Unions International
Region 12 Recognizes Award Recipients!!
The Fall Regional Conference saw a number of Region 12 individuals honored
for their hard work and dedication to their campuses, ACUI and the College
Union and Student Activities profession.
The Shirley Bird Perry Outstanding Professional Award honors one of the most influential leaders in our profession
and in Region 12 for more than four decades. The award is designed to recognize a member of the region who has
made a significant contribution to the advancement of ACUI. The 2000 Award recipient has been a professional in
Region 12 for more than 10 years. His service to ACUI has included: serving as the Data and Membership Coordinator;
Regional Institute Chair; 1999 Dallas Conference Host Committee; Nominations Committee; and is currently serving on the 2002 Albuquerque Conference Program Team. He has been instrumental in addressing issues concerning the international
component of ACUI, and working to bring issues of concern from the regional and international level to the association
for dialog and facilitation. He is a mentor to a number of new as well as seasoned professionals; provides insight to
regional issues and member's needs; and is committed to the role of ACUI in the profession.
Luke Altendorf, Senior Associate Director for the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M University,
is truly an outstanding professional and clearly reflects the characteristics and qualities of this award's namesake!
The Shirley Plakidas New Professional Award honors the current director of the LSU Union and a long-time
mentor and supporter of the development of new professionals. Shirley was with us in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the
end of October to assist in presenting the first recipient, Keith
T. Kowalka, Assistant Director of the University
Center and Associated Facilities at the University of Houston, with this recognition. Keith's service to the
Region includes: Fall Conference Chair for 1999; 2000 College Bowl Tournament Host Coordinator; Communications
and Development Coordinator; and Region 12's Elections Committee representative. In addition, he has made several
presentations at the regional and international level of ACUI; has been published in the ACUI Bulletin; and has been a
facilitator for both the I-LEAD and STEP student educational programs.
> Sumit Jain (2000 I-LEAD Registration Grant Recipient
and 2000-01
Scholarship Recipient) - a sophomore attending Louisiana State University,
majoring in computer science. Began serving in the fall of 1999 as an
Associate Chairperson of International Committee for the UPC and presently
serving as the Chairperson. When asked what advice would he give a new
leader, Sumit responded, "becoming a leader puts a lot of responsibility
on your shoulders. You become a role model for many students. Just do
things the right way and try to be a friend to all the members."
> Catherine Sue Rogers (2000-01 Scholarship Recipient) - a junior attending
Southwest Texas State University, majoring in Early Elementary Education.
She has been a student worker and committee volunteer since her freshman
year in the Campus Activities Office. When asked what she thought the
role of the Student Center is on a college campus, Catherine Sue pointed
out that it "needs to be just what it is named. The Student Center for
involvement and activities, or where students can meet to form a Union
together through organizations and interests. Student Centers are the
heart and soul of the University. It is a place where students can get
away from the academic world that sometimes consumes them. Student
Centers should have a welcoming environment that connects with and
accommodates a substantial percent of the student body."
> Timothy Alan Hemphill (2000-01 Scholarship Recipient) - a senior attending
Louisiana State University, majoring in Accounting and Finance with a
minor in Music Composition and Philosophy. He has been involved with the
UPC since his freshman year, and currently serving as Entertainment
Committee Chairperson. When asked to discuss why he enjoys his
involvement with the Union, he responded with "the most memorable moments
for myself has to be working with the Union Program Council. Not only are
the people who work there wonderful, but you attain a kind of education
that cannot be received in any classroom. It aids in building social and
leadership skills as well as forming fabulous relationships with others in
the organization. We volunteer to serve the campus community by having a
direct hand in raising the standards of our environment at LSU."
> Submitted by:
Ed Knoll is the Director of the Student Development Center at Tarleton
State University. He serves as the Recognition and Scholarship
Coordinator for
Region 12.
Lanita Hanson is the Associate Director of the LBJ Student Center at
Southwest Texas State University. She serves as the Regional Director for
Region 12.
> > Chat with the Regional
Director
The speed at which the
past year has come and gone has only been eclipsed
by the changes we have
seen in our association, in our world and in our
students. I have pondered this article much in my
daily commute and can't
figure out how to get
everything I need in here; so, I'll try to be brief
or succinct or
something!
> Volunteers are
the heartbeat of our association and of our region. This
past year, the
Regional Leadership Team has committed countless hours and
much of their energy
to preparing, producing and providing services to the
staff and students of
region 12. From the exciting
competition of the
regional Recreation
and College Bowl tournaments; to gathering to announce
our first ever
professional awards in New York; to the summer graduate
student drive-in; to
our outstanding experience in the Ozarks at the
University of Arkansas
for the regional conference; to scholarship grant
decisions; to
membership recruitment; to newsletter development; our
Regional Leadership
Team has done an incredible job. Much
is behind the
scenes, but all of it
is with a passion and a commitment to ACUI that is
exceptional! Thanks to all of you: Michelle, Lindsay,
Keith, Boyd,
Stephanie, Staci,
Amanda, Tom, Ed, Patti, Mark, and Shannon!
> The
implementation of the changes in the structure of ACUI have been
ongoing, as evidenced
by the recent on-line ballot for president elect and
Board of Trustee
members. It is exciting to see members
willing to stand
for election and for
the membership to respond in kind and vote!
(No, I
won't make a recount
comment!) Although voting has not ended
as I write
this, I know that the
leadership of our association will continue to be in
good hands for the
coming year. Thanks to Keith T. Kowalka
for serving on
the Elections
Committee. Keith will also serve on the
2001 Committee for
Region 12.
> The next big step
for us is the development of the Educational Councils.
At the regional level,
one-year Ed Council Chair appointments were made at
the regional
conference from current Regional Leadership Team Members.
These council chairs
will serve for one year, helping to make the
transition to the
council model. Those full term
positions will be
available this
spring. The current Education Council Chairs
are:
Administration,
Finance and Management: Tom Rufer, University of Arkansas;
Campus Life and
Program Management: Paul Sutera, Rice University;
Facilities and
Operations: Ed Knoll, Tarleton State University; and
Auxiliary
Services: Keith T. Kowalka, University
of Houston. You can
anticipate hearing
from these folks as the education councils develop over
the next several
months.
> We continue to
plan and to make our regional programs part of the
long-term
calendar. In that light, the 2002
Regional Conference will be a
multi-institutional
hosted event in Houston; chaired by Paul Sutera of
Rice University. We are excited about the partnerships
between urban,
public, private, 2 and
4 year, small and large institutions this
conference will
allow. Watch for more from Paul! In the meantime, the
2001 conference
planning and host committees under the direction of Staci
Pepitone are busy
getting ready for us to journey to Baton Rouge! Please
plan now to attend
this outstanding opportunity. It will
be a great time
for students to
network and to learn; and for professionals to connect,
learn and reflect.
> It was a great
pleasure and honor to award our first "Shirley's" this year
at the regional
conference and at a later campus presentation.
Congratulations, once
again to the Shirley Plakidas Outstanding New
Professional, Keith T.
Kowalka of the University of Houston and to the
Shirley Bird Perry
Outstanding Professional, Luke Altendorf of Texas A&M
University. Both of these outstanding professionals
bring the best of our
profession to ACUI and
to the region, their campuses and students!
> And now we are
about to come full circle, to the annual conference in
Toronto, March 25-28,
2001. We hope to see you there! We will gather for
a regional meeting,
have a night on the town and enjoy a reception with
Region 13 prior to the
final banquet. There will be many
opportunities to
connect and to
socialize. We will have the Battle of
the Regions in the
historic Hart House
during this conference...be prepared to say YES! when
Shannon Murphy calls
you to be on the region's team! We'll
also need
enthusiastic
supporters in the audience!!
> Watch for more
information on the development of Education Councils,
Regional Leadership
Team volunteer opportunities, and association
information in the
coming months. It is always a pleasure
to serve this
region and this
profession. Please do not hesitate to
call on me if you
have a question, would
like to volunteer or need assistance!
Happy
2001!!!
> Submitted by:
Lanita Hanson is the Associate Director of the LBJ Student
Center at Southwest
Texas State University. She serves as
the Regional
Director for Region
12.
College Bowl: The Olympics of the Mind
The 2001 Regional College Bowl Tournament, in conjunction with the ACUI
Recreation Tournament, will be held at the University of Texas- San
Antonio in San Antonio, Texas on February 16-18, 2001. Region 12 will be
awarding a cash prize to our first place winner for financial support to
attend the National tournament. Remember, College Bowl rules require that
a faculty or staff member accompany the team to both the regional and
national tournaments.
> Eligibility...
To be eligible to play at the regional College Bowl tournament, your
campus tournament must be completed by the date February 16th. A school
can only bring ONE team to regionals but the makeup of the team can be of
different players from different teams. Each team should bring four
players and an alternate if they choose. Again, College Bowl rules
require that a faculty or staff member accompany the team to the regional.
> The teams that are currently eligible are:
Austin College
Baylor University
Centenary College
Henderson State University
Hendrix College
Louisiana State University
Midwestern Sate University
Rice University
St. Mary's University
Southwest State University
Southwestern Adventist University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Tarrant County College-North
Texas Tech University
Texas A&M University
University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
University of Houston
University of Houston-Downtown
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas-Austin
University of Texas-Dallas
If your campus held a campus tournament but is not able to attend the
regional, please notify Shannon Murphy ASAP!
> Schedule & Fees: The schedule is currently being finalized but most
importantly, teams are required to register from 3pm-7pm on Friday,
February 16th with the coaches, captains, and officials meetings to be
held later that evening.
> Fees: ACUI Member Institutions with breakfast and lunch on 2/17 $160
Non-member institutions with breakfast and lunch on 2/17 $210
Registration fees include a Friday evening reception,
Saturday breakfast
and Saturday box lunch.
The fees also covers awards and certificates and
a cash prize for the national tournament representative.
> Hotel Accommodations: There is no official tournament hotel, but the
following are a few local hotels and there prices. (Note * marks the three
closest hotels.)
Comfort Inn- Fiesta* (right across from campus) 210/696-4766
$55.00 (the closest)
Super 8- Six flags* 210-696-6916
$53.08
Ramada Ltd. NW Six flags* 210/558-9070
$59.00
Motel 6 Interstate Hwy 10W 210/697-0731
$33.99
Days Inn Fiesta Park 11790 W IH-10 210/696-7922
$49.00
Howard Johnson Fiesta Lodge 13279 W IH-10 210/558-7152
$49.00
Best Western Oak Hills 7401 Wurzbach Rd. 210/614-9900
$59.00
Look for information below on discounts.
Officials: We are in need of willing and experienced people for
moderators, judges, reset/timer/announcers and scorekeepers. There will
be 4-6 rooms playing simultaneously and each room will need a judge,
moderator, scorekeeper, and reset/timer/announcer. Volunteers who wish to
serve as officials MUST have actual tournament experience in their
position and pre-register to smurphy@lsus.pilot.edu with their name,
institution, email address, phone, and previous College Bowl experience
and the areas they wish to volunteer for at the regional (please rank
them). There will be a $10 discount for "full-time" pre-registered game
officials (moderators only-maximum discount 2 per school). There will
also be a $10 discount for institutions that bring a lockout system to the
regional.
> For further information, contact Shannon Murphy,
Region 12 College Bowl
Coordinator at 318/797-5393 or
smurphy@pilot.lsus.edu. Hope to see you
in
San Antonio!
Submitted by: Shannon Murphy is the Director of Student Activities and the
University Center at Louisiana State University at Shreveport. She serves
as the College Bowl Coordinator for Region 12
2000
Fall Conference Wrap-Up
This year's Region 12 Conference was an absolute success, and the students
and staff at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville want to thank
everyone who attended the conference for their support. The number of
participants totaled 93, which included students and staff from all areas
of our region as well as from surrounding regions. Fifty-two staff
members, Thirty-four students, and 7 vendors and guests attended this
year's conference. The large number of delegates and the contributions
made by Chartwells, TIAA-Cref, and Premier helped the conference team
raise approximately $2,000 for the region, which does not include the
money raised for the scholarship auction. WAY TO GO REGION 12!
> The new programs sponsored by the conference, such as the pre-conference
workshops and the ice cream socials, were well attended and were viewed by
the delegates as worth-while additions to the program. Our keynote
speaker, Don Soderquist the Executive Director of Walmart, was phenomenal,
and held the delegate's attention throughout his entire presentation.
The food was spectacular and the entertainment full of laughs and shrills.
The Haunted Hall, sponsored by the Residence Interhall Congress, was an
absolute thrill to all of those who dared to venture through its mazes of
horror, and the pumpkin carving, karaoke, hypnotist, and late-night games
gave everyone the chance to show off their creativity.
However, the most important element of the conference was the people.
Numerous attendees shared that their most favorite aspect of the
conference was the people who attended and the friendliness of our region.
The social activities and the planned discussion groups provided an
opportunity for the delegates to meet colleagues and peers and discuss
issues at their institutions. Friendships were made and networks
developed.
We have never worked with a more dedicated staff than the Region 12
Conference Team. All of the achievements made during this conference were
due to their innovation, organization, and commitment. Thank you from the
bottom of our hearts!
Over twenty years have passed since a Region 12 Conference occurred in
Arkansas, and after this conference we have no doubt that you'll be back
to see us soon.
Submitted by: Amanda Stone is the Assistant Director of Student
Involvement at the University of Arkansas. She served as the 2000
Conference Chair for Region 12.
Submitted by: Tom Rufer is the Director of the Arkansas Union at the
University of Arkansas. He served as the 2000 Conference Host Director
for Region 12.
New Faces and New Places
The following institution has joined ACUI as an Institutional Member:
University of Texas-Permian Basin has
joined Region 12 as an institutional
member. Michael Osterbuhr, Director of Student Activities is the
institutional contact. He can be reached at 915/552-2652 or via email at
osterbuhr_m@utpb.edu. Congratulate him on their current Student Union
building project!
The following individuals have joined as Student or Professional Members:
Terral Jackson, Assistant Director for
Student Programs at Southern
University.
Gerald Jones, Manager, Recreation Area
at Southern University.
Chauncey Slack, Program Advisor at
Southern University.
Robert Jette and Homer Salazar, Student
Union Building Managers at
University of Texas-Dallas.
Sam Nguyen, Technology Support Manager
for the UC & Associated Facilities
at the University of Houston.
Dana Lee Haines, Assistant Director of
Student Activities at Baylor
University.
James Nicklas, Director of the
University Union at University of North
Texas isn't really a new face since he's been the institutional contact
for UNT for several years. However, he just became an individual member
as well.
As a result of Region 12's
innovative conference registration program that
provides free one-year
Individual memberships to first time attendees from
non-member institutions, the
following individuals are now members:
Chuck Welch, Enrollment Coordinator at
Pulaski Technical College in North
Little Rock, Arkansas.
Logan
Hampton, Director of the Donaghey Student Center at University of
Arkansas - Little Rock.
Transitions:
Jennifer Dinsmore is now the Assistant
Director for Student Activities at
Loyola University-New Orleans.
Melinda Koonce is now the Supervisor of
the University Center Reservations
Office at the University of Houston.
Leila Waller is now the Assistant
Director for Recreational Sports at
Loyola University-New Orleans.
> Submitted by: Boyd Beckwith is the Director of the Student Center at Rice
University. He serves as the Data/Membership Coordinator and Acting
Webmaster for Region 12.
2001 Conference Info
The 2001
Regional Conference Committee is getting ready to "Kick It Up A
Notch!" Planning is now starting to get underway,
but there is still room
if you want
to join us! The regional conference
planning committee is a
great way to
get involved, meet your regional colleagues, and provide a
valuable
service to Region 12! If you would like
to be involved with
planning the
2001 conference, contact Staci Pepitone, 2001 Conference
Chair, at
225/578-5967 or via email at spepitone@lsu.edu.
> Of
course, everyone should mark their calendars and plan to "Kick It Up A
Notch"
at Louisiana State University on October 19-21! The host team at
LSU is
already preparing a warm welcome and a few surprises for all
students and staff in the region!
> Submitted by: Staci Pepitone is a Program Coordinator of the LSU Union at
Louisiana State University. She serves as the 2001 Conference Chair for
Region 12.
Recreation Tourney is Almost Here!
Looking for a fun way to provide students with a development opportunity?
We have a great idea. The Association of College Unions International has
a program for campus to international level recreation events. These
events can provide a myriad of possibilities for student learning. We
know that academics play the biggest role on most campuses but we also
need programs that develop the students self-esteem, organizational skills
and people skills to make a well-rounded successful graduate.
> Every year ACUI Region 12 hosts a Recreation Tournament and College Bowl
Weekend. This year we are pleased to announce the activities will take
place Friday February 16 - Sunday, February 18, 2001 on the campus of The
University of Texas at San Antonio. Your campus hosts are: Mr. Stephen
Sporer, Program Advisor for University Center Programs, University of
Texas at San Antonio who can be reached at 210/458-4160 or via email at
ssporer@utsa.edu and Ms Andrea Herrera, Chairperson, Region 12 Tournament
Weekend, University Center Program Board who can be reached at
210/458-4160 or via email at andrea@milx.net.
> Regional registration fees for this year's tournament will be $17.00/per
person. Please remember that $5.00 of this fee goes directly back to ACUI
Region 12 to help in operating the Region. The International Awards &
> Program Fee is based on how many participants your institution nters in a
particular event. We will offer competition in the
following events:
* Backgammon
* Billiards 9-Ball (men/women)
* Spades
* Chess
* Table Tennis (men/women: singles, mixed doubles)
* Table Soccer
* Bowling (men/women: intercollegiate, recreational)
The only event requiring a special fee this year will be bowling. The
bowling lineage this year will be $20.00 per bowler. This fee will go
directly back to the commercial bowling house we are using for this year's
tournament: University Bowl, 12322 Interstate 10 West, San Antonio, TX
78230, 210/699-6235
> In order to ensure that your school receives all the information, support
materials and personal assistance needed, please call me at 940/565-4266
or e-mail me at packer@union.admin.unt.edu to confirm your intent to
participate in February. We can send you an ACUI Recreation Tournament
Handbook 2000-2001, which includes all the forms needed to enter the
tournament this year. A list of suggested Hotels for the weekend of
February 16 - 18, 2001 is also available upon request.
> I hope your institution will be able to send players to the ACUI Regional
Tournament this year. The University of Texas at San Antonio is planning
a great weekend of competition. DON'T MISS OUT! Be a part of this year's
ACUI Region 12 Recreation and College Bowl Weekend. Please share this
information with everyone at your institution who may be involved with the
sports listed above including Recreational Sports and Athletics staff.
> Submitted by: Mark Packer is the Union Program Coordinator at the
University of North Texas. He serves as the Recreation Coordinator for
Region 12.
Your
Guide to Toronto....
Special Section on Toronto 2001
The 81ST annual conference is quickly approaching in Toronto. The
conference will be held at the Sheraton Centre and will feature many new
features, as well as some continuing conference favorites. Here is a list
of "must-do" items for your Region to ensure you get connected with folks
close to home:
REGIONAL MEETING - Sunday, March 25 @ 4:30 p.m.
We will covering some important regional information and business and
creating networks for the rest of your conference experience. Please come
and get connected to your fellow Region 12 colleagues; meet folks new to
the region. This will be time well spent to ensure your 2001 conference
starts off with great success.
DINNER ON THE TOWN - Monday, March 26 @ 5:30 p.m.
A long-standing event at annual conferences, the Region 12 dinner promises
to be fun, festive and eventful. This year we will be meeting in the
lounge area of the Sheraton Centre lobby by the Concierge Desk at 5:30
p.m. and then make our way to Imperial Gourmet Garden (421 Dundas St. W.,
2nd floor - offering traditional Chinese food in the dim sum cuisine
style). It is a very large place and will provide us a great experience.
HART HOUSE EVENING / BATTLE OF THE REGIONS - Monday, March 26 @ 8 p.m.
Hart House activities are covered on the back of this special insert
section. However, anyone interested in representing the powerful Region
12 College Bowl Team in the Battle of the Regions competition, please
contact Shannon Murphy (prior to conference) or Lanita Hanson (on site).
Come on.....show your Region 12 pride!!!
REGIONAL RECEPTION - Wednesday, March 28 @ 6:30 p.m.
At the end of the conference, plan to join the region (along with Region
13) for a delightful reception, light refreshments and fine conversation
before the closing banquet. Once again, the conference newsletter and
information center will be the source of the location and other pertinent
details. We hope you will join your colleagues at these activities and
events and get new "RHYTHMS OF LIFE!"
> Hotel Information
The Sheraton Centre Toronto offers 1,300 guest rooms, 77 luxurious suites,
valet parking, several restaurants, and 24-hour room service. It has a
currency exchange office in the hotel lobby for convenience. In addition,
the Sheraton Centre health club includes an indoor/outdoor pool, hot tub,
sauna, whirlpool, and massage room. Located at 123 Queen St. W., the
hotel is connected to Toronto's underground system-The Path-and is in
short walking distance of attractions including the SkyDome, CN Tower, the
Toronto Stock Exchange, public transportation, shops, and the Eaton Centre
Shopping Mall. More hotel information is available via the Internet at
www.sheratonctr.toronto.on.ca. Room Rates (in Canadian (CA) dollars):
Singles: $160 CA ($106 US*) Doubles: $176 CA ($117 US*)
Triple: $197 CA ($131 US*) Quad: $227 CA ($151 US*)
*US prices are quoted at the exchange rate of .663% and subject to change.
Toronto Speakers and Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Diane
Dupuy - President and founder of the famous PEOPLE Players After
doing a benefit puppet show for a group of mentally handicapped children, Dupuy founded the company in 1974
with the belief that people with disabilities must be integrated into society. Just one year after the company was
formed, the Famous PEOPLE Players was an opening act for Liberace in Las Vegas.
Kimberly Young - World's Leading
Cyberpsychologist Young is the world's leading cyberpsychologist and
author of Caught In the Net, the first recovery book for Internet addicts. She is the founder of the Centre for On-Line
Addiction, the first on-line counseling service, consulting firm, and training institute for Internet addiction. Internet
addiction is a serious problem and affects a large percentage of college and university students.
Patricia Russell McCloud - One of the
most dynamic speakers of our day Russell-McCloud astounds her
listeners with her analytical genius, oratorical skills, and enlightening insight. Her purpose is to illustrate and
urge her audience to maximize each person's talents, abilities, and expertise to position themselves to unexpected
competitive advantage. She will motivate the participants to act rather than react, to respond with reason not
rhetoric, to dare to be different, and to make a difference.
SST Communications -
SST Communications is a theatre-based training company that combines
factual information with comedic and dramatic vignettes to motivate audiences towards solutions. SST provides
training programs for corporations and campuses, for employees and students. SST will perform a presentation
called "THE WOLF AT THE DOOR" which focuses on occupational safety on campus.
> Special Highlights
Evening at Hart House
You are cordially invited to an evening at Hart House at the University of
Toronto. Hart House is a longtime member of ACUI and was the work place
of ACUI's first president, J.B. Bickersteth. It is filled with history
and special features. Debate, the source of the college union movement,
is still a paramount presence in the activities in "the House." Begin
your evening with an elegant reception in Hart House's showpiece, the
Great Hall. Next, experience life in the House. The doors will be opened
to every room from 8 p.m. to midnight. Events include:
* The annual Battle of the Regions
* A show debate
* Entertainment
* A student art show
* Hart House tours
* The Sweatshirt Swap
* An invitational Poetry Slam contest, presented in conjunction with
Poetry Slam Inc.
Mid-, senior-level session track
The Conference Program Committee is excited to announce a partnership with
High Impact Training (www.hit4you.net) to provide a track of educational
sessions for mid- and senior-level college union and student activities
managers. Tracy Knofla, Laura Davis, and Kenneth Bedini will present on
such topics as understanding and motivating today's student employees,
canvassing corporate America to fund your special programs, and finding
the meaning in your work. These three consultants and practitioners speak
from more than 41 years of experience in higher education, student affairs
administration, and organizational consulting.
> General Helpful Information
Preconference educational seminars, Conference Tours and all kinds of
information is available to all institutional and individual members via
the ACUI web site. Check it out at www.acuiweb.org. You can also find
out additional information about Toronto at some of the following web
resources:
* Hart House, University of Toronto: www.utoronto.ca/harthouse > * University of Toronto: www.utoronto.ca > * The city of Toronto: ww.city.toronto.on.ca > * Toronto information: www.torontolife.com > * Toronto information: www.toronto.com > * Tourism Toronto: ww.toronto.com/Toronto/Tourism_Toronto > * Bank of Canada (exchange information): www.bank-banque-canada.ca > > > Submitted by: ichelle M. Lopez is the Interim Director of the University
Center and Student Leadership and Activities at the University of Texas at
San Antonio. She serves as a member of the 2001 Conference Program
Committee.
Poetry
Slam Comes to LSU
As a separate insert, there was a Registration Form for
participants to
sign-up for the ACUI Region 12 Poetry Slam to be held
Friday, March 2,
2001 on the campus of Louisiana State University - Baton
Rouge.
Contact Your Regional Leadership Team
Regional Director
Lanita Hanson
Southwest Texas
State University
LBJ Student Center
4-11.1
601 University
Drive
San Marcos, TX
78666
512/245-3219 -
Voice
512/245-8245 -
Fax
LH23@swt.edu -
email
Business Manager
Michelle Lopez
University of
Texas - San Antonio
6900 North Loop
1604 West
San Antonio, TX
78249
210/458-4160 -
Voice
210/458-4734 -
Fax
mmlopez@utsa.edu
- email
Communications and Development Coordinator
Keith T. Kowalka
University of
Houston
University
Center, Suite 282
Houston, TX
77204-3652
713/743-5280 -
Voice
713/743-5281 -
Fax
kkowalka@uh.edu
- email
Data/Membership Coordinator
Boyd Beckwith
Rice University
PO Box 1892
#MS-530
Houston, TX
77251-1892
713/348-3718 -
Voice
713/348-5976 -
Fax
beckwith@rice.edu
- email
Recognition and Scholarship Coordinator
Ed Knoll
Tarleton State
University
PO Box T-0690
Stephensville, TX
76402
254/968-9256 -
Voice
254/968-9735 -
Fax
knoll@tarleton.edu
- email
2000 Conference Chair and Educational Programs
& Services Coordinator
Amanda Stone
University of
Arkansas
A665 Arkansas
Union
Fayetteville, AR
72701
501/575-5255 -
Voice
501/575-4844 -
Fax
amanda@comp.uark.edu
- email
2000 Conference Host Director
Tom Rufer
University of
Arkansas
423 Arkansas
Union
Fayetteville, AR
72701
501/575-2146 -
Voice
501/575-7191 -
Fax
trufer@comp.uark.edu
- email
2001 Conference Chair
Staci Pepitone
Louisiana State
University
LSU Union - PO
Box 25123
Baton Rouge, LA
70894-5123
225/388-5118 -
Voice
225/388-4329 -
Fax
spepitone@lsu.edu
- email
Recreation Coordinator
Mark Packer
University of
North Texas
Box 310710, NT
Station
Denton, TX
76203-0710
940/565-3825 -
Voice
940/565-3773 -
Fax
packer@union.admin.unt.edu
- email
College Bowl Coordinator
Shannon Murphy
Louisiana State
University - Shreveport
One University
Place
Shreveport, LA
71115
318/797-5394 -
Voice
318/798-4103 -
Fax
smurphy@pilot.lsus.edu
- email
2002 Conference Chair
Paul Sutera
Rice University
PO Box 1892
#MS-530
Houston, TX
77251-1892
713/348-3561 -
Voice
713/348-5976 -
Fax
sutera@rice.edu
- email
Arts Coordinator
Lindsay Keffer
University of
North Texas
PO Box 310710
Denton, TX
76203-0710
940/565-3815 -
Voice
940/565-3773 -
Fax
keffer@usl.unt.edu
- email
Graduate Student Representative
Stephanie
Schmidt
Southwest Texas
State University
LBJ Student
Center 4-11.1
601 University
Drive
San Marcos, TX
78666
512/245-3219 - Voice
512/245-8245 -
Fax
ss124@swt.edu -
email
Two-Year College Coordinator
Patti Candia
St. Philip's
College
1801 Martin
Luther King Dr.
San Antonio, TX
78203-3240
210/531-3240 -
Voice
candia@accd.edu
- email
If you are
interested in serving on the Regional Leadership Team, please contact Lanita
Hanson for information.Student Member At-Large - Vacant
> If you are
interested in a vacant position, please contact Lanita Hanson
for information.
Activities
Calendar
2001 Region
12 College Bowl and Recreation Tournament
February 16-18,
2001 *
Univ. of Texas - San Antonio
For information,
contact::
Shannon Murphy,
College Bowl Coordinator
318/797-5394 -
Voice * 318/798-4103 - Fax
smurphy@pilot.lsus.edu
- email
Mark Packer,
Recreation Coordinator
940/565-3825 -
Voice * 940/565-3773 - Fax
packer@union.admin.unt.edu
- email
2001 ACUI
Annual Conference
March 25-28,
2001 *
Toronto, Canada
2001 Region
12 Fall Conference
October 19-21,
2001 *
Louisiana State University
> For
information: Staci Pepitone, 2001 Conference Chair
225/578-5967 -
Voice * 225/578-4329 - Fax
spepitone@lsu.edu
- email
2002 Region
12 College Bowl and Recreation Tournament
February 15-17,
2002 *
University of North Texas
2002 ACUI
Annual Conference
March 17-21,
2002 *
Albuquerque, New Mexico
2002 Region
12 Fall Conference
Dates: TBA *
Houston, Texas
> >
In
Writing.....
The Reader is
the ACUI Region 12 news source. It is
intended to present
timely
information about ACUI Regional and International activities, as
well as news
that is happening on individual campuses.
Please send
newsletter
contributions to:
Keith T.
Kowalka
University of
Houston
University
Center, Room 282
Houston, TX
77204-3652
713/743-5280
- Voice
713/743-5281
- Fax
kkowalka@uh.edu
- email
> > Newsletter Deadlines to Remember:
* April 27,
2001
* August 10,
2001
* December 7,
2001
>
*****************************************
Keith T.
Kowalka, Assistant Director
University
Center and Associated Facilities
The University
of Houston
University
Center, Suite 282
Houston, Texas
77204-3652
713/743-5280 -
OFFICE
713/306-3660 -
CELL
713/743-5281 -
FAX
kkowalka@uh.edu
> > Quote of the Week:
It is a funny
thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the
best, you very often get it