Michael Patterson Regional Director

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1 2014 Annual Report Summary February 2015

2 Michael Patterson Regional Director Introduction ACUI Region VII celebrated its first year in In review, we have accomplished a lot and we have much to be proud about. The ACUI Regional Restructuring Task Force designed a common regional experience and structure that has mostly served us well. The Regional Leadership Team was filled with volunteers for the first time in September 2013 as a group of 14. We introduced Region VII for the first time at the former regional conferences later that fall and we met as a leadership team in person in January 2014 at Bloomsburg University. We have been running ever since. We developed a direction for the region by introducing core goals for the leadership team and region to follow. We continued to meet and met as a regional delegation for the first time in Orlando at the ACUI conference. We quickly developed spirit and pride in Region VII. We kept up the momentum by delivering three non-conference programs from June to October (college union tour and drive around, an online webinar and a drive-in workshop). Our first conference at the University at Buffalo was amazing with 266 delegates and a newly designed regional conference experience. Also created in this first year were new communication methods, an ongoing student connect program, a regional artifacts program, additional volunteer opportunities, and a whole new compilation of awards and scholarships to benefit our membership. This annual report is designed to not only summarize the accomplishments of the year, but to provide direction for the next. As a tool for volunteer transition, this will also document our regional history. Following are summaries from the Regional Leadership Team members that further explain each position s successes, challenges and future recommendations. Highlights of 2014 The Regional Leadership Team has developed regional goals to serve as a directive for the future. We have a total of 61 regional members in Association-wide and regional volunteer roles and another 14 serving in episodic roles with the region. Our application rates for all volunteer calls have been very high amongst the highest of all regions. Distributed 1 regional newsletter. Social media (Twitter and Facebook) followers are the highest of any region. We hosted a total of three in person programs and one online program in the first year of the region. Our regional conference had 266 registrants; generated more than $24,000 in revenue to support regional activities, services, and management. We hosted a regional conference expo with 11 vendors present which resulted in great positive feedback from all parties. We implemented new sponsorship packages to regional conference activities which resulted in $7,500 in sponsor dollars. Eight awards (four are named ) and three scholarships were created. This year we had 13 scholarship submissions and 26 award submissions. All were given, except one award. Our scholarship fund raised $5,115 at the regional conference to support future regional scholarships and activities.

3 We have secured the following regional conference sites: o 2015 Philadelphia, PA (Temple University) o 2016 Pittsburgh, PA (University of Pittsburgh) We acquired a regional ceremonial shovel and scissors that we can use to launch our regional artifacts program allowing Region VII to be present for individual campus celebrations such as grand openings and ground breakings. We have developed an on-going online student connection program that will be launched in early Established a short-term partnership with Collegiate Empowerment to co-deliver a student leadership workshop. Regional Director Goals for 2015 and Beyond Recruit new campuses to host regional activities, meetings, and the 2017 regional conference. In particularly campuses in the Central, Western, and Southern parts of the region. Structure the newly designed student involvement coordinator role successfully creating a purposeful experience for the student member of the team. Clarification and improve communication to members regarding recreation and student programs presented by the Association (non-regional activities). Support the 2015 Regional Conference Program Team to host a great second conference that fosters regional traditions from Buffalo, N.Y., and delivers unique conference experiences to this team. Identify if there is a need for new region-specific volunteer roles that serve Regional Leadership Team members effectively. If so, make sure there are designed volunteer descriptions and the relationship to Regional Leadership Team along with volunteer expectations are quickly defined. Distribute a regular and ongoing communication deliverable (format to be determined). Improve international connections within the region (i.e., potential cultural exchange, volunteer roles, membership of Quebec schools). Initiate conversations with corporate partnership and educational program Regional Leadership Team members to develop potential sponsorship opportunities beyond the regional conference. Continue to develop regional identity and pride. Identify ways to provide regional gear that supports regional scholarships, etc. Explore the expansion of regional scholarship offerings and even the possibility of developing an endowed regional scholarship. Identify and create at least one new online learning program that highlights regional needs and/or directly serves region VII. Continue representing regional needs to the ACUI Central Office and the Regional Director Team such as: o Regional Leadership Team structure and alignment of volunteer roles. o Improved direction for inclusivity, student involvement coordinator, and online learning positions. o Member schools interest in student program offerings such as poetry slam and recreation. o Balance the desire for a common structure region to region while advocating for the ability to develop a unique regional identity. o Others as discussed and emerging throughout the year.

4 2014 Regional Leadership Team Roster Name Institution Position Term End Ryan Bissonnette Rutgers University 2015 Regional Conference - Philadelphia Christine Chergi University of Pittsburgh Business Manager Lauren Dougherty Siena College Volunteer November 2016 Stacey Fisher University of Rochester 2014 Regional November 2014 Conference Angel Flowers Frostburg State University Awards and Scholarship November 2016 Maria Gironas Marist College Web and Social Media Resigned June 2014 (until June 2014) Abdias Irizarry University of Maryland Membership November 2016 Baltimore County Vincent Jackson University of Delaware Online Learning (until July 2014); Web and Social Media (July 2014-current) Stephen Kuhn Frostburg State University Student Regional Director November 2014 Yakima Melton Rutgers University (previously Communications employed at The College of New Jersey) Neela Patel Rutgers University Inclusivity Michael Patterson SUNY New Paltz Regional Director November 2016 Amy Polchinski Siena College Student Involvement Adriane Reilly Temple University 2016 Regional November 2016 Conference Pittsburgh Becky Sellmeyer Syracuse University Online Learning November 2016 (July current) Michele Williams Marist College Educational Programs Kris Werez-Patterson University of Pennsylvania Corporate Partnerships

5 Region VII Members: Name of Institution City State Adelphi University Garden City NY Allegheny College Meadville PA American University Washington DC Bergen Community College Paramus NJ Binghamton University Binghamton NY Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg PA Brooklyn College Brooklyn NY Buffalo State College Buffalo NY California University of Pennsylvania California PA Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh PA Cedar Crest College Allentown PA County College of Morris Randolph NJ Drew University Madison NJ Drexel University Philadelphia PA Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg PA Eastman School of Music Rochester NY Edinboro University Edinboro PA Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck Teaneck NJ Farmingdale State College Farmingdale NY Frederick Community College Frederick MD Frostburg State University Frostburg MD Gannon University Erie PA Genesee Community College Batavia NY Georgetown University Washington DC Gettysburg College Gettysburg PA Hamilton College Clinton NY Iona College New Rochelle NY Johns Hopkins University Baltimore MD Juniata College Huntingdon PA Kean University Union NJ Lehigh University Bethlehem PA Marist College Poughkeepsie NY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn NY Mercer County College West Windsor NJ Middlesex County College Edison NJ Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville PA Monroe Community College Rochester NY Montclair State University Upper Montclair NJ Moravian College Bethlehem PA Morgan State University Baltimore MD Nassau Community College Garden City NY New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark NJ New York University New York NY Niagara University Niagara NY Ocean County College Toms River NJ Pennsylvania State University University Park PA Philadelphia University Philadelphia PA Member Institutions by State/District: 1. District of Columbia 3 2. Delaware 1 3. Maryland 8 4. New Jersey 19 Pratt Institute Brooklyn NY Prince George's Community College Largo MD Queens College Flushing NY Ramapo College Mahwah NJ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy NY Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Galloway NJ Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester NY Rowan University Glassboro NJ Rutgers University New Brunswick NJ Rutgers University Camden Camden NJ Saint Peter's University Jersey City NJ Salisbury University Salisbury MD Shippensburg University Shippensburg PA Siena College Loudonville NY Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock PA St. John Fisher College Rochester NY St. John's University Jamaica NY Stevenson University Owing Mills MD Stony Brook University Stony Brook NY Suffolk County Comm. College Ammerman Selden NY Suffolk County Community College East Riverhead NY Suffolk County Community College West Brentwood NY SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn NY SUNY Cortland Cortland NY SUNY Geneseo Geneseo NY SUNY New Paltz New Paltz NY SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury NY SUNY Oneonta Oneonta NY Syracuse University Syracuse NY Temple University Philadelphia PA The Catholic University of America Washington DC The College at Brockport Brockport NY The College of New Jersey Ewing NJ Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia PA University at Albany Albany NY University at Buffalo Buffalo NY University of Baltimore Baltimore MD University of Delaware Newark DE University of Maryland College Park MD University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore MD University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh PA University of Rochester Rochester NY Utica College Utica NY Vassar College Poughkeepsie NY Wagner College Staten Island NY West Chester University West Chester PA Widener University Chester PA William Paterson University Wayne NJ 5. New York Pennsylvania Quebec 0

6 2014 Budget in Review ACUI REGION VII OPERATING LINE PURPOSE/PROGRAM INCOME EXPENSE NET 2014 Starting Balance $21, Summer Drive Around $ $ $ Fiscal Mgt. Drive-In $ $ $ Fall Regional Conf. $70, $46, $24, (Includes CC Transaction Fees) 15 Fall Regional Conf. $ ($420.51) Regional Awards and $ ($903.00) Recognition Regional Business $5, ($5,080.00) Administrative Fee $6, ($6,250.00) Non-Conference To Be Determined Transaction Fees (CC) Interest on Accounts To Be Determined 2014 Ending Balance/2015 Starting Balance $33, ACUI REGION VII SCHOLARSHIPS LINE PURPOSE/PROGRAM INCOME EXPENSE NET 2014 Starting Balance $2, ILEAD $1, ($1,390.00) Gen. Scholarship (San Out of 2015 budget Antonio Conf. Reg.) Conference Fundraising $5, $5, Ending Balance/2015 Starting Balance $6, ACUI REGION VII RESERVES LINE PURPOSE/PROGRAM INCOME EXPENSE NET 2014 Starting Balance $20, Ending Balance/2015 Starting Balance $20,000.00

7 REGIONAL GOALS COMMUNICATION Establish and maintain communication pathways and a timetable for regional needs Create and increase awareness of products and services available from corporate partners Engage regional members in participation of regional communication and strategies Demonstrate the value of regional experiences CONNECTIONS Strive to have the most inclusive and diverse experiences and membership within ACUI Provide excellent scholarship and award opportunities within the region Maximize the opportunities for members, leaders, and corporate partners to connect Orient, connect, and continue the engagement of student members at regional and/or international programs, activities, etc. Celebrate our member institutions, their unions, and our volunteers Attract former and new institutions to the region and Association Maximize participation in all recruited opportunities (volunteers, scholarships, awards) EDUCATION Provide educational programs for professionals and students that create meaningful and valuable takeaways to bring back to their own campus Deliver a comprehensive calendar of educational events that span the calendar year, reaches the many different types of members, and crosses all core competencies of the association in a purposeful and intentional way Utilize different learning styles and formats in delivering educational offerings Identify regional experts and experienced members for future and upcoming educational offerings TRANSITION/HISTORY Ensure that we foster and embrace an ACUI family feel at all regional events Transition all members into Region VII and identify meaningful experiences that will harbor a regional identity and connection to Region VII Engage all regional members in the development of the Region VII story Capture regional history and records for archival purposes with the intent to honor our past, present and future FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Plan thoughtfully and fiscally for the long term success of the region, its' programs, and scholarship longevity