As we closed out 2011 Becca Obergefell(@oberbecca) posted her thoughts on her #oneword2011 and encouraged the #wlsalt #sachat twitter community who participated to share.  Now we’ve moved into 2012 Niki Rudolph (@Nikirudolph) is gathering all your #oneword2012 to put into a wordle on Friday. You can see all the amazing words that have already been selected by following the hashtag #oneword2012 or check out the NEW Google doc -linked below.   While the words have come easily for some still others are working to find their word.  Here are some thoughts to assist you as you discover your word.

• this is your word- valuable and special to you alone-your choice, your meaning
• relax and think about your dreams, plans, & hopes for the year
• what do you hope to do, be, see, complete, celebrate, accomplish, achieve
• how do you hope to jump specific hurdles throughout the year
• what talents do you hope to strengthen
• who will you welcome, include, invite, teach, mentor, sponsor
• what do you hope to embrace and where will you let go
• where do you want to grow, learn, enjoy, focus
• where can you take good to great in your heart, body, spirit, home, work, or play
• do you need a word that reflects action, calm, peace or serenity
• what art do you wish to maintain, create and include in your life this year
• what do you want to say YES to this year
• how do you want to navigate, build, discover and be in 2012

2012 will be best if you own it from the very start.  Find a #oneword2012 you will be proud of and bring your best self to life every day.  I hope you’ll choose to share your word with Niki* and use the #oneword2012 hashtag.  Feel free to invite your friends, family and colleagues’  to participate as well.

*Update:1/3/12 Niki has added a Google Doc so you can insert your #oneword2012 along with a blog post if you wish. https://t.co/Ee4JgYlx

My best to you- T

Please comment & share your suggestions. How did you discover your word?

Origin of #OneWord

Jan 3, 2011

My #oneword resolution: ‘IN” depending on the day: innovate, initiate, inspire, instigate, involve, invent, invite…

Now…Dec 15, 2011

Outcomes: 105,000 United miles, Marriott Gold & Hilton Diamond, 32 Conferences, 30 presentations & most importantly a year blessed with  numerous interactions with new & old friends & sheros.  I remain invested…and encourage you to join me in 2012. Go all in.  Wishing you joy- Teri

NO. 6 & 7 IN A SERIES OF INTRODUCTIONS-INTRODUCING FRIENDS & HEROES OF ACUHO-I

“To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin.” ~bell hooks

It’s almost time for #ACUHOI so today you win 2 new friends & heroes in this post!  Do you aspire to move from the practitioner side of Residential Education and Housing to a full-time faculty position?  Both of these student affairs professionals made this leap successfully.  We can all learn so much from their stories, experiences and advice.   

I’m so honored to introduce Dr. Tony Cawthon, Clemson University, College of Education, Chair of Leadership, Counselor Education, and Human and Organizational Development and Professor in Student Affairs!!  Tony is fascinating, charming, and inspiring.  Frankly, I love him for so many reasons and I admire him most for his endless committment to Student Affairs,  to students and to ACUHO-I.   Always engaged, learning and growing it’s a very cool adventure with Tony on board.  If he’s presenting get there early and grab a chair- you will walk away with tons of creative ideas to implement and ideas to ponder. 

“The academy is not paradise. But learning is a place where paradise can be created. The classroom with all its limitations remains a location of possibility.”  ~bell hooks, 1994

Please say hello to our  2011 ACUHO-I Scholar in Residence, Dr. Maureen E. Wilson,  Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs, Bowling Green State University.  As the Scholar in Residence, Maureen will present her thoughts and lead a discussion on the book,  Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses, by Aron and Roksa.  Come to NOLA ready to listen, engage,  & share your thoughts on what the Chronicle of Higher Education has called, “A damning indictment of the American higher-education system.” Grab the book for the plane or read an excerpt. Controversy is so much more exciting when we have an opinion.  Maureen is scary smart and so approachable and authentic. Even in her pic you can see the positive energy and spirit you will feel in her presence.  I hope you take this opportunity to bask in her wisdom and exchange ideas about the future.

My life, My Association
My name	Maureen Wilson
childhood ambition	Teacher
fondest memory	3000 road trip with my best friend
wildest dream	Living in the same city as my closest friends
proudest professional moment	Joining the BGSU faculty
proudest personal moment	A really long streak of at least 5 workouts a week
biggest challenge	Balancing too many demands
perfect day at ACE	Great conversations with long-time and new friends and colleagues
first  job in higher ed	Area Director at College of William and Mary
indulgence	Dove dark chocolates
weirdest thing on your desk	Small pink Cadillac
favorite book	Whatever I make time to read
inspirations	Smart, creative people
ACUHO-I  s/hero	Deb and Fred
My life is	Complicated
My Association is	Professionally and personally rewarding.

NO. 3 IN A SERIES OF INTRODUCTIONS -INTRODUCING FRIENDS & HEROES OF ACUHO-I 

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”     – Winston Churchill

Introducing Martin (Marty) Takimoto, Director, Communications and Marketing, University of California  Marty always brings creativity, humor and generosity to any #ACUHO-I event.  Seek him out, see that fabulous smile and experience his positive spirit…