New Model Concept Brief

James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute

Association of College and University Housing Officers - International • 1445 Summit Street • Columbus, OH 43201 • www.acuho-i.org

The University of Georgia’s commitment to host the James C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI) concludes with the Summer, 2015 Institute. We appreciate Georgia’s dedication to continuing a high-quality program that follows a decade hosted by the University of Maryland and a decade at the founding institution of the University of Florida.

In preparation for the upcoming transition of NHTI, we have recently completed a comprehensive analysis in an effort to build a structure that not only best meets the needs of our members, but also balances sometimes conflicting key priorities of the program.

Over the past several months, we have collected a wide range of data to help guide the decision-making process. As we have reviewed and analyzed these data, it is clear our membership takes pride in NHTI, and graduates feel that they have benefited a great deal from participating in this immersive experience. Based on the data we synthesized, the prevailing priority was to maintain the small, high-quality experience of NHTI.

In addition to answering a number of questions about the structure of NHTI, the data also demonstrated an overwhelming need to expand access to this important developmental experience for our members. We discovered:

4 For the NHTI Model to work, an intimate, immersive experience is necessary.

4 Members are applying multiple times before being selected.

4 There are over three times as many applications as there are available spaces in the current model.

4 We generate significant animosity around the perception of exclusivity and elitism from those not being selected to participate that goes against the core values of the Association.

4 This is a critical professional development experience for our young professionals, and it is limited to only 30 individuals each year.

Based on the data, and our analysis of different models, structures, and processes, the Executive Board unanimously approved a new model for the NHTI Program. This model will include:

F A centralized leadership team, including an NHTI Committee Chair, the ACUHO-I Director of Research and Education, and 4 committee members selected from the ACUHO-I Membership at-large serving staggered 3-year terms.

F Two Host Institutions would each host NHTI on their campuses for a period of 3 years. Additionally, a Director from each host institution will serve on the NHTI Committee.

To assist you in better understanding the revised structure, and the data used in this decision-making process, we have made available a number of documents used in our analysis on the NHTI Section of the ACUHO-I Homepage.

Committee Selection. In early May, we will announce a call for applications to serve on the NHTI Committee, so that we may select the leadership for this important educational experience prior to the Annual Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. This call for applications will include a brief description for each position/role on the committee.

Host Institution Selection. In June, we will publish a request for proposals for host campuses. This RFP will include the needs and expectations of campuses who are interested in hosting NHTI starting in the Summer of 2016 for a 3-year period. To assist campuses in learning more about the new structure and what it takes to host NHTI, we will be holding an NHTI Partner Host Institutions Information Session during the Annual Conference and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Applications to serve as a Host Institution will be due in Early Fall.

We believe this new structure will further enhance the excellent work of the Universities of Georgia, Maryland and Florida, by continuing to provide a small, intimate, high-quality NHTI experience, but double the number of our members who are able to participate in this experience each year, both as faculty and young professionals.

We look forward to sharing with you more about the new structure, applications for the committee, and the request for proposals from campuses as it becomes available.

Questions or Feedback? If you have specific questions or concerns, we encourage you to email them directly to: office@acuho-i.org. This centralized email will allow us to collect your thoughts and questions in one place, so that we may consider them as we continue in developing this revised model for one of our most important educational programs.

NHTI Re-Structure Timeline

May 6 Call for NHTI Committee

Member Applications Available

June 2 NHTI Committee Member

Applications Due

June 2 Requests for Proposals for Host

Sites Available

ACE Open Session for Schools who

are/may be interested in hosting

Oct 1 Host Site Applications Due

Oct 15 Finalists are Notified

Dec 5 New Sites Announced following

December Executive Board

Meeting

June 2015 University of Georgia Hosts their

final NHTI.

2016 Committee and Host Campuses

Implements New NHTI

Structure

Introduction & RationalJames C. Grimm National Housing Training Institute (NHTI)

Coordinating Committee Partner Host Institutions4 Chair, Director of Research and Education, and 4

additional members. Each additional member will have a specific coordinating responsibility (Curriculum, Faculty, Participants, Reflection/Assessment), be selected from a competitive applications process, and appointed by the ACUHO-I President for staggered 3-year terms.

4 Ensures consistency of the NHTI experience between the two sites.

4 Establishes curriculum, including competency updates and developing core content. Keeps NHTI curriculum strategically relevant over time and connected with the ACUHO-I Body of Knowledge.

4 Selects, assigns, and develops training for faculty. Provides initial training by campus site in collaboration with Partner Hosts.

4 Selects and assigns participants. Selects participants and makes assignments to which site.

4 Creates and implements comprehensive learning outcomes assessment of participants. Collaborates with partner institutions on overall programmatic assessment of NHTI.

4 2 Host Institutions. Competitively selected through an RFP Process to host NHTI for a 3-year term.

4 Through outstanding execution of both content and logistics, host institutions have a critical role in maintaining a strong NHTI culture of a small-group, immersive experience.

4 Establishes on-campus leadership committee appropriate for the campus setting so that they may implement a high-quality Institute.

4 A Director from each host institution will serve as a member of the Coordinating Committee.

4 Manages local arrangements and hosting of the Institute in collaboration with the Coordinating Committee.

4 Engages Institute Faculty for comprehensive training in collaboration with the Coordinating Committee.

4 Facilitates development of community and community building among participants and faculty.

4 Contributes to programmatic assessment in collaboration with the Coordinating Committee.

Additional details about the role of the Coordinating Committee and the Partner Host Institutions will be included in the Committee Applications and Requests for Proposals.

If you have specific questions or concerns, we encourage you to email them directly to: office@acuho-i.org. This centralized email will allow us to collect your thoughts and questions in one place, so that we may consider them as we continue in developing this revised model.

Roles & ResponsibilitiesNHTI Committee and Partner Host Campuses

NHTI Chair

Curriculum Coordinator

Assessment Coordinator

Faculty Coordinator

Participant Coordinator

Director, Host Institution

Director, Host Institution

Director, Research & Ed.

Host Committee

Host Committee

ACUHO-I Board of Directors (Workforce Development Liaison)

Central Office Staff

Organizational ChartNHTI Committee and Partner Host Campuses