The 2024 ACUHO-I One Institute will provide housing and residence life professionals with knowledge, skills, and strategies to navigate the current economic, social, and political climate. The two-day event aims to empower attendees to advance in their careers and succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education.
Topic Areas:
- Economic Mobility and Career Advancement for Housing and Residence Life (HRL) Professionals
- Economic Mobility and Career Advancement for Housing and Residence Life (HRL) Professionals refers to the opportunities and pathways that enable individuals working in housing and residence life roles within educational institutions to improve their economic status and progress in their careers. This includes: Salary Growth, Professional Development, Career Pathways, Equity and Inclusion
- The Impact of World Conflict on HRL
- The Impact of World Conflict on Housing and Residence Life refers to how global conflicts, such as wars, political unrest, and international tensions, affect the operation, environment, and community within campus housing and residence life. This impact can be seen in several ways including staff well-being, community dynamics, operational challenges, policy and procedure adjustment, programming and support, staff training and development
- Navigating Workplace Dynamics
- Navigating Workplace Dynamics in Housing and Residence Life refers to understanding, managing, and optimizing interpersonal relationships, communication, and organizational behavior within the housing and residence life departments of educational institutions. This encompasses several key aspects including interpersonal relationships, communication, power dynamics, leadership and management, organizational culture, change management, work-life balance, ethical practices, performance management, generational differences, identity, and inclusion
Featured Speakers
Keynote
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Deepa Iyer
Deepa Iyer, a social movement advocate, is the Senior Director at Building Movement Project. She focuses on solidarity practices, post-9/11 policies, civil rights, and Asian American/South Asian community histories. Iyer has authored books, hosts the podcast “Solidarity Is This,” and received fellowships and awards for her work. Originally from India, she is involved in grassroots organizing and holds degrees from the University of Notre Dame Law School and Vanderbilt University.
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Plenary
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Dr. Dar Mayweather
Dar Mayweather, founder of drdarmayweather.com, is a leadership studies faculty member at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He assists individuals in bridging intentions and actions, focusing on inclusive leadership and cultural identity intersections. As a speaker, he aids in overcoming inclusion fears through trust-building activities. His coaching helps students secure jobs and gain admission to graduate school.
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Closing
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Demarcus Merritt Sr.
Demarcus Merritt, Sr. currently serves as the inaugural Assistant Director for Belonging & Engagement with George Mason University’s Housing & Residence Life Unit. Demarcus has served as a progressive thought leader in varying front-facing and mid-level leadership roles to interpret, impact, interrogate, and improve the respective college student and Student Affairs professional experiences.
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