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WACUHO WAVES

September 2026 EDITION

A message from your WACUHO President

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Looking for a way to get more involved?

Joining or chairing a committee is your chance to deepen your expertise in a specific area, grow professionally, help shape an unforgettable WACE, and connect with colleagues across our region.

Join a WACUHO or WACE committee for the 2026-2027 academic year!		Learn more about our committees

All levels of experience are welcome to help lead us forward. WACUHO would not be able to operate without the great work of all our committee members and chairs!

LAST CALL FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS! PLEASE SUBMIT THE APPOINTMENT FORM BELOW BY SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2026, FOR CONSIDERATION.

Committee chairs vacancies include…

Apartment & Community Living (Chair)
Awards & Recognition (Chair)
Business Ops/Conference Services/Food Services (Co-Chair)
Community College (Co-Chair)
Engagement (Co-Chair)
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (Co-Chair)
Facilities (Chair)
Mid-Level Professionals (Co-Chair)
Sustainability (Chair)
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (Chair)
Technology (Chair)

Questions about serving as a chair can be directed to the Vice President at [email protected].

Join or Chair a Committee!

Submit the WACUHO 2026 - 2027 Committee Appointment Request Form and indicate your preference for joining and/or chairing a committee(s). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Vice President at [email protected].

Already submitted but your preferences changed?

Resubmit the form! Any specific inquiries can also be directed to the Vice President at [email protected]

Want to join the Residential Curriculum Committee?

See info above on how to engage with the Residential Curriculum Committee within WACUHO.

Reach out to [email protected] for any questions you have!

WACE 2027 Website & Registration are Coming Soon!

Join us in Sacramento at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento from February 21–24, 2027, as we come together to explore Capital Gains: Investing in People, Places, and Progress.

This year's theme reflects the heart of WACUHO, our work, and the communities we serve. It recognizes that our greatest impact comes from investing in the people who help our communities thrive, the places our students call home, and the progress that moves our profession forward.

As we gather in California's capital city, WACE 2027 will offer opportunities to celebrate the relationships and experiences that have shaped our work while looking ahead with purpose, innovation, and hope. Together, we'll explore how we can build welcoming and inclusive residential communities, strengthen our teams and institutions, and create meaningful experiences for the students we serve.

Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime WACE participant, we can't wait to welcome you to Sacramento for learning, connection, and inspiration.

We look forward to learning, growing, and investing in people, places, and progress alongside you.
We hope to see you in Sacramento!
The WACE 2027 Conference Team

New Website and Tech Resources

We have gone through some little revisions to the web presence including making sure that our materials are accessible and easy to navigate. We also updated resources for you when you are joining virtual meetings:

Refreshed Zoom Backgrounds		Clean Brand Guide		Updated Membership List

Tech Bootcamps

WACUHO Technology and Communications Coordinator Kyle will also be hosting a few Technology Bootcamps!

Information that is planned to be covered:

Branding reminders
Web presence information
Answer any questions about committees

The hope and goals for these are to help provide hands-on and (virtual) in-person opportunities for you to ask your questions and learn how to get your committee work updated on the website and on using WACUHO Branding.

Be on the lookout for when and where to sign-up or join!

Help shape the 2027 WTI & PMI Experience

WACUHO Institues are SO BACK! We are seeking creative and collaborative folks to join us as Faculty and Committee Members for the 2027 Western Training Institute (WTI) and Pacific Management Institute (PMI)!

WTI supports professionals in their first 1-3 years in the field, while PMI supports mid-level professionals looking to strengthen their leadership and management skills.
Interested in getting involved? Complete our interest forms to apply for a faculty role, join the planning committee, or both!

Deadline: October 15th!
Help us create meaningful learning experiences and support the growth of housing and residence life professionals across the region.

Questions? Contact Citklali Ibarra-Hernandez at [email protected] or Melissa Silverman at [email protected].

Serve as Faculty		Join Planning Committee

WACUHO Host Site Call for WACE 2028 & 2029

Hello WACUHO Members,

The WACUHO Time & Place Committee and President-Elect are seeking potential host institutions for the WACE 2028 and WACE 2029 conferences. Is your campus interested in serving as a host site for one of these future conferences? We are also exploring the possibility of a no-host conference model held at a campus with a conference center and appropriate accommodations. Hosting WACE is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your institution, engage your staff in regional leadership, and contribute to the professional development of housing and residence life professionals across WACUHO. If you or your institution would like to learn more or express interest, please contact:

Time & Place Committee: [email protected]

President-Elect: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring potential partnerships for WACE 2028 and 2029!

Warm regards,

WACUHO Time & Place Committee

WACUHO President-Elect

Inquire with the Exec Board		Join the Zoom!

Pro Devo Articles

WACUHO Executive Board

This Month:

After the Rush: Reconnecting With Yourself and Your Work

by Crystal Lay, WACUHO Member At Large - Professional Development

For housing and residence life professionals, the beginning of the academic year is rarely just a busy season. It is months of planning compressed into a few intense days. We prepare buildings, train staff, communicate with students and families, manage assignments, respond to last-minute changes, and solve problems in real time.

Then Move-In ends, and we are expected to keep going.

Read More

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