CASCHA — Chicago Area Small Campus Housing Association

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Recent Newsletter

Spring 2009

May 2009, 1181 KB (PDF)

Professional Development

Our own annual paraprofessional conference
Presentation and hosting of paraprofessional and professional conferences
Presenters and speakers who are professionals in the field on topics of interest
Round-table discussions on topics concerning college and university campuses and residential life
Opportunities to bring skills and information back to your institution

Information Sharing

Resources in other area institutions regarding issues such as current campus incidents, alcohol and drug policies, Resident Advisor (RA) selection processes, and racial and multicultural issues
Vendor presentations at each CASCHA meeting about new and upcoming products and services
A networked CASCHA Listserv
A CASCHA newsletter
A server space with shared files

Social Networking

Annual kickoff and closing gatherings for networking
Presentation and hosting of paraprofessional and professional conferences
Paraprofessional socials for the support of the area Residence Life Departments
Opportunities to meet and interact with other professionals in the area, in casual settings, such as lunch after meetings and monthly opportunities
Annual Oshkosh Placement Exchange (OPE) and GLACUHO socials