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Conferences
Conference | More Information | Website Info |
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WACE(Short for WACUHO Annual Conference and Exposition) | WACE is our annual conference where professionals from across the region get together to learn, grow, and connect. There are many ways to engage during WACE as an attendee, as a presenter, or as a committee member in the planning process! | |
Committee Drive-Ins | Our WACUHO Committees plan drive ins or roundtables for members to gather to discuss impacts in their roles or identities. | Find out about committee drive ins in the monthly WAVES |
Student Leadership Drive-Ins | We had 3 Leadership Drive Ins for residential life student leaders. Northern Student Leadership Drive In (NSLDI), Central Student Leadership Drive In (CSLDI), and Southern Student Leadership Drive In (SSLDI). We are moving to a new design - more info coming soon! | Find out about student leadership drive ins in the monthly WAVES |
WTI(short for Western Training Institute) | A three-day annual institute held annually to provide New Professionals personal and professional skills they can utilize when they return to their institutions | Find out about WTI in the monthly WAVES |
PMI(short for Pacific Management Institute) | A three-day annual institute designed to equip mid-level professionals with essential personal and professional skills to apply at their institutions. | Find out about PMI in the monthly WAVES |
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Committee Members
As a committee member, create goals for what the committee will accomplish, plan and market activities for the members of the WACUHO, and provide opportunities for members to connect with one another. This is a great way to dive deeper into WACUHO, our committee’s, and a great experience to add to your skill sets. To sign up to be a committee member: join via the committee sign up form and select member
Committee Chairs
Many of our committee members apply to chair committees after a year or two of experience with the committee. This is a great way to learn about the inner workings of committee and members while also boosting your leadership skills. To sign up to be a committee member: join via the committee sign up form and select chair
Executive Board
The Executive Board leads WACUHO’s committees and volunteers. Elections are held annually at the Annual Business Meeting during WACE. Members of all experience levels are encouraged to run and shape WACUHO’s future. Express your interest or nominate others through the nominations form (Coming soon!)
Who We Are
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Dear WACUHO Member!
Welcome to the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers (WACUHO)! We are thrilled to have you join our vibrant community of housing and residential life professionals who are dedicated to fostering exceptional collegiate residential experiences.
As a member of WACUHO, you are now part of a network that thrives on meaningful connections and values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Whether you're here to develop your skills, share your expertise, or expand your network, this organization is designed to support you every step of the way.
Here’s what you can look forward to as a member:
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Innovative Professional Development: Access to workshops, conferences, and webinars designed to elevate your impact in collegiate housing.
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A Supportive Community: Opportunities to network with like-minded professionals who share your passion for creating vibrant residential experiences.
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Relevant Resources: Tools and services tailored to meet the evolving needs of our field.
We invite you to explore all that WACUHO has to offer and encourage you to get involved by attending our events, joining a committee, or contributing to initiatives that resonate with you. Your unique voice and perspective are valuable, and we’re excited to see the positive impact you’ll bring to our community.
If you have any questions or need guidance on where to start, feel free to reach out to us at exec@wacuho.org.
Thank you for choosing to be part of WACUHO. Together, let’s continue to create exceptional residential experiences for students across our region.
Warm regards,
WACUHO Exec Board
WACUHO, the Western Association of College and University Housing Officers, is a professional organization that supports and connects campus housing professionals across the Western U.S. We focus on advancing the student housing profession through networking, education, collaboration, and leadership development opportunities for staff at all levels.