THE HISTORY OF

1965 2015─

27 Chartering Schoolsof SWACUHO

ArkansasHenderson State Teachers College

Hendrix CollegeUniversity of Arkansas

University of Arkansas Medical Center

LouisianaDominican College of New OrleansLoyola University of New Orleans

Southern UniversityUniversity of Southwest Louisiana

OklahomaOklahoma State University

University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma Medical Center

TexasAbilene Christian College

Angelo State CollegeArlington State College

Baylor UniversityNorth Texas State UniversitySam Houston State College

Stephen F. Austin State CollegeSouthern Methodist University

Southwestern UniversitySouthwest Texas State College

Sul Ross State CollegeTexas A & M College

Texas Technological CollegeUniversity of HoustonUniversity of Texas

West Texas State University

A History

Of

The Southwest Association

of College and University

Housing Officers

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1965-66 President: Mack AdamsSouthern Methodist University

Vice President: Robert Jones, UASecretary: Guy Moore, TT

At the ACUHO 65 conference at Penn State delegates from the Southwest schools met to discuss the need of having a regional meeting. They decided to meet the following year and invite housing and food service workers from colleges from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas. They elected temporary officers and agreed that the first meeting would be at SMU.

On February 24-25, 1966 the first conference of SWACUHO was held on the SMU campus in Dallas. Seventy-six participants representing 27 schools attended this conference. The temporary officers were elected to offices for this 1966 conference.

The first conference consisted of a keynote address, three panel discussions, six program sessions, campus tours and a closing banquet.

During the business meeting of the conference the following issues were decided: 1) there would to be three elected positions: president, vice president and secretary; 2) there would be an individual from each state appointed to the executive committee; 3) the conference would move from place to place each year; 4) the vice president would serve as the program chair for the annual conference; and 5) the president from the previous year would serve as an ex-officio member of the executive committee.

Newly elected president, Robert Jones, appointed a committee to write a constitution for SWACUHO. Lee Schilling, UA, was appointed chairman and the other state directors composed the remainder of the committee.

1966-67 President: Robert M. JonesUniversity of Arkansas

Vice President: Guy Moore, TTSecretary/Treasurer: Bruce Gurd, UHPast President: Mack Adams, SMUArkansas State Director: Lee Schilling, HendrixLouisiana State Director: Rosalie Parrino, LoyolaOklahoma State Director: Abe Hesser, OSUTexas State Director: Nevada Blackburn, UT

The constitution committee proposed a draft of the constitution to the executive committee during the ACUHO conference in the summer of 1966. After making some changes, it is decided that the constitution be proposed to the membership at the 2nd annual SWACUHO conference. The 2nd Annual conference was held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The constitution was approved by the membership. Membership was open to all institutions of higher learning accredited by recognized educational associations. Officers were president, vice president/program chair, secretary-treasurer. President and vice president were one-year terms and the secretary and treasurer were two-year terms elected on alternating years. The president appointed state directors for a two-year term with Arkansas and Oklahoma appointed on odd years and Texas and Louisiana on even years. The executive committee consists of the president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, state directors and the past president. The following committees were established as standing committees: Program, Nominating, and Site Selection. A publicity chairman was appointed to handle the dissemination of information to the National Association and newspapers, and the accumulation of material for a scrapbook

Annual dues for membership in the organization were $5.00.

Conference discussion focused on broadening the program to include married housing and the having a displays section of materials from participating schools. Also, the possibility of having commercial vendors setting up an area with various products used in residence halls, but no salesmen because they would distract from the interest sessions.

1967-68 President: Guy MooreTexas Tech College

Vice President: Abe Hesser, OSUSecretary: Ken Thomas, SLCTreasurer: Bruce Gurd, UHPast President: Robert Jones, UAArkansas State Director: Lee Schilling, HendrixLouisiana State Director: Rosalie Parrino, LoyolaOklahoma State Director: Florence Stevenson, TUTexas State Director: Nevada Blackburn, UT

The 3rd Annual conference was held at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans, February 1-2, 1968, and was hosted by Loyola and St. Mary’s Dominican College. There were 30 schools represented at this conference with 49 delegates in attendance. The president of ACUHO, Otto Mueler, was also in attendance.

The treasurer reported that SWACUHO had $365.61 in the bank with no outstanding bills.

The membership voted to amend the constitution to state that the vice president would advance to the office of president each year.The executive committee appointed a Training Committee and began discussing appropriate ways for recognizing the past presidents and officers for their work and dedication.

1968-69 President: Abe HesserOklahoma State University

Vice President: Don Moore, TulaneSecretary: Kenneth Thomas, SLCTreasurer: Jack Wheeler – NTSUPast President: Guy Moore, Texas TechArkansas State Director: Lee Schilling, HendrixLouisiana State Director: Helen Gordon, LSUOklahoma State Director: Florence Stevenson, TUTexas State Director: Bob Neeb, WTS

Arkansas State University, Hendrix College, and the University of Arkansas hosted the 4th annual conference at the Velda Rose Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This was the first conference held in a town where there wasn’t a member institution.

The Site Selection Committee recommended that the conference be held at the latter part of February so as not to conflict with the opening of the spring semester. The conference would begin on Thursday and end by Friday evening.

Certificates of Merit were presented to the first three presidents of SWACUHO.

The tradition of "passing of the gavel" began at this conference.

1969-70 President: Don MooreTulane University

Vice President: Bruce Gurd, UHSecretary: Eugene Ward, SMUTreasurer: Jack Wheeler, NTSUPast President: Abe Hesser, OSUArkansas State Director: James Gibson, UALouisiana State Director: Helen Gordon, LSUOklahoma State Director: Bill Strickland, OU Medical Center Texas State Director: Bob Neeb, WTS

The 5th annual conference was held at the Ramada Inn in Houston and was hosted by the University of Houston.

The conference program expanded to three days and included four general sessions, three discussion groups, and 16 program sessions.

New committees established during the conference were the development and information, evaluation, and resolutions.

1970-71 President: Bruce GurdUniversity of Houston

Vice President: Jim Gibson, UASecretary: Eugene Ward, SMUTreasurer: Jack Wheeler, NTSUPast President: Don Moore, TulaneArkansas State Director: Jim Gibson, UA Louisiana State Director: Bob Patterson, La TechOklahoma State Director: Bill Strickland, OU Med CenterTexas State Director: Shirley Bates, TTU

The 6th annual conference was held in Oklahoma City at the Lincoln Plaza Inn and was hosted by Oklahoma Medical School. There were 102 delegates representing 45 institutions in attendance at the conference.

Conference discussion centers on beginning a resource center for member institutions, preparing a display board to take to ACUHO, and compiling a “fact book” that gives information about our member schools, i.e. current rates, statistics, residence hall rules, policies, construction data.

The Program Committee reported that a nuts and bolts session will include topics such as contracts, visitation, bomb threats, the Centrex telephone installations, student damage, thefts, married housing, student-staff generation gap, racial minorities.

1971-72 President: Jim GibsonUniversity of Arkansas

Vice President: Bill Strickland, OU Medical CenterSecretary: Eugene Ward, SMUTreasurer: Frank Settlement, HSUPast President: Bruce Gurd, UHArkansas State Director: Phil Bridger, ASULouisiana State Director: Bob Patterson, LA TechOklahoma State Director: Virginia Clarke, OUTexas State Director: Shirley Bates, Texas Tech

The 7th annual conference was held in Dallas, Texas on February 16-18, 1972 and was hosted by North Texas State University. There were 55 institutions represented with 120 delegates in attendance.

Official stationary for the association was approved.

It was decided the treasurer would begin billing for dues.For the first time in the history of the association money was approved for the program committee to use - $250!!!

A regional Placement Service was established to help meet the needs of the members.

There became a need to maintain a printed history, therefore the archives were begun.

It was decided to “pass the gavel” to the new president at the closing banquet instead of at the business meeting.

1972-73 President: Bill Strickland University of Oklahoma Medical Center

Vice President: Nevada Blackburn -UT AustinSecretary: Eugene Ward – SMUTreasurer: Frank Steelman, HSUPast President: Jim Gibson, UAArkansas State Director: Phil Bridger, ASULouisiana State Director: Bob Patterson, LA TechOklahoma State Director: Virginia Clark, OUTexas State Director: Shirley Bates, Texas Tech

Hosted by Tulane University the 8th annual conference was held in New Orleans on February 7-9, 1973. There were 101 delegates representing 45 institutions in attendance.

The Recognition Committee formulated two recognition awards – the Special Service Award and the Excellence Award.

Dues were increased from $5 to $10.

1973-74 President: Nevada BlackburnUniversity of Texas at Austin

Vice President: Robert Patterson, LA Tech Secretary: Rachel Mays, NTSUTreasurer: Frank Steelman, HSU

Past President: Bill Strickland, OU Medical Center

Arkansas State Director: Monroe Harrison, UALouisiana State Director: Louis Riviere, McNeeseOklahoma State Director: Lynn Jackson, OSUTexas State Director: Eugene Ward, SMU

First recorded Mid-year meeting was held in Austin, Texas on October 18, 1973. The first SWACUHO newsletter was printed in October 1973.

The 9th annual conference was held in Austin and was hosted by the University of Texas. There were 46 institutions with 117 delegates represented.

A decision was reached in the business meeting to grant membership Southwest Missouri State University.

There were five persons recognized by the receiving of the Distinguished Service Award and there were three Excellence Awards given in the area of staff training and selection programs.

It was decided to appoint the Nominating Committee at the mid-year instead of on the first day of the annual conference.

The newsletter was the duty of the secretary. It was agreed that a committee for publicity or communications should be formed. The purpose of this committee was to develop a better means of communicating with each other and with the public. The first newsletter editor was Lynn Neitzschman at Loyola University.

1974-75 President: Bob PattersonLouisiana Tech University

Vice President: Mervyn Stelter NTSUSecretary: Rachel Mays, NTSUTreasurer: Phil Bridger, ASUPast President: Nevada Blackburn, UTArkansas State Director: Monroe Harrison, UALouisiana State Director: Bill Schwartz, NSUOklahoma State Director: Lynn Jackson, OSUTexas State Director: Eugene Ward, SMU

Fayetteville, Arkansas was the site of the 10th annual conference hosted by the University of Arkansas February 5-7, 1975. SWACUHO now has 54 member institutions.

The committee structure has grown to seven standing committees: Recognition and Awards, Development and Information, Newsletter and Communication, Personnel Training, Evaluation, Nominating, and Site Selection.

The executive committee presented its first Exceptional Service Award to Jim Gibson, UA. This award is presented to a member who the executive committee feels has given exceptional service to the association over the years.

1975-76 President: Mervyn StelterNorth Texas State University

Vice President: Don Pope, ETSUSecretary: Jo Eddie Schroeder – McNeese StateTreasurer: Phil Bridger, ASUPast President: Bob Patterson, LA TechArkansas State Director: Jerry Stewart, UALouisiana State Director: Richard Averitt, McNeeseOklahoma State Director: Gil Merrit, OUTexas State Director: Gene Ward, SMU

Eighty-one delegates traveled to Lubbock, Texas to attend the 11th annual conference hosted by Texas Tech University. Forty-five institutions were represented.

The Development and Information committee is renamed the Research and Information committee.

The Exceptional Service Award was presented to Gene Ward and Nevada Blackburn for their many years of service to SWACUHO

At the close of the conference Don Pope became president and Phil Bridger was elected vice president. Monroe Harrison was elected treasurer.

1976-77 President: Phil Bridger Arkansas State University

Vice President: Secretary: Jo Eddie Schroeder, McNeeseTreasurer: Monroe Harrison, UAPast President: Mervyn Stelter, NTSUArkansas State Director: Jerry Stewart, UALouisiana State Director: Richard Averitt, McNeeseOklahoma State Director: Gil Merritt, OUTexas State Director: Joan King, SMU

Don Pope resigned and Phil Bridger became the president for the remainder of the 1976-77 year.

The mid-year planning meeting was held in Dallas.

Oklahoma State University hosted the 12th Annual Conference February 9-11, 1977 using the theme “Diversity in a New Era”.

1977-78 President: Bob Cooke University of Texas at Austin

Vice President: Jerry Stewart, UASecretary: Frank Cloud, SHSUTreasurer: Monroe Harrison, UAPast President: Phil Bridger, ASUArkansas State Director: Ruth Causey, HSULouisiana State Director: Richard Averitt, McNeeseOklahoma State Director: Kent Sampson, OSUTexas State Director: Joan King, SMU

Ramada Inn – Central in Dallas was the site of the 13th annual conference hosted by SMU. There were 32 institutions represented at the conference.

Coffee mugs were presented to all new members attending the conference.

Committees included Food Service, Host, Newsletter, Personnel Training, Program, Recognition and Awards, Research and Information, Resolutions, Site Selection.

1978-79 President: Jerry StewartUniversity of Arkansas

Vice President: Wyl Parker, UTASecretary: Frank Cloud, SHSUTreasurer: Helen Penny, La TechPast President: Bob Cooke, UTArkansas State Director: Frankie Roberts, ASULouisiana State Director: Dwight Boudreaux, NSUOklahoma State Director: Kent Sampson, OSUTexas State Director: Jim Peterson, NTSU

The 14th annual conference was hosted by Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe, Louisiana. There were 48 institutions represented at the conference.

Newsletter editor becomes a non-voting member of the executive committee. The newsletter committee aspires to publish five issues of the SWACUHO newsletter during the next year.

The first wine and cheese reception at the conference is noted in the minutes.

Von Vestal and T.O. Allen come to SWACUHO and for the first time exhibits are a part of the conference. The executive committee decides to have an exhibits and display committee at all future conferences. The Host committee will appoint members to this committee. Other regional organizations will be contacted as to appropriate fees to charge exhibitors.

1979-80 President: Wyl Parker University of Texas-ArlingtonVice President: Kent Sampson, OSUSecretary: Jo Eddie Schroeder, McNeeseTreasurer: Helen Penny, LA TechPast President: Jerry Stewart, UAArkansas State Director: Frankie Roberts, ASULouisiana State Director: Dwight Boudreaux, NSUOklahoma State Director: Dave Schrage, OSUTexas State Director: Jim Peterson, NTSUNewsletter Editor: Cony Brienza & Steve Haslund

“The Future is Now” was the theme of the 15th annual conference hosted by North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Forty institutions were represented at the conference.

The Newsletter Committee decided to return to four issues yearly.The office of vice president was renamed president elect.

The Research and Information committee hosted a newcomer’s reception.

The Future is Now

1980-81 President: Kent SampsonOklahoma State University

President Elect: Frank Cloud, SHSUSecretary: Jo Eddie Schroeder, McNeeseTreasurer: Don Wisthuff, UTPast President: Wyl Parker, UTAArkansas State Director: Frankie Roberts, ASULouisiana State Director: Glynn Tubbs, NLUOklahoma State Director: Dave Schrage, OSUTexas State Director: Bill Haynes, TTUNewsletter Editor: Steve Haslund, OU

The University of Texas hosted the 16th annual conference was held in Austin with 48 institutions in attendance.

Five surveys were completed by the Research and Information Committee – the changing role of the RA; Hall Director/Head Resident training and development; rate survey; college student retention; how live-in housing professionals maintain a marital relationship.

The first Supervisory Skills Workshop is held in November 1980 at Texas Woman’s University and was co-sponsored by the Personnel Training Committee and ACPA Commission III.

President-elect Frank Cloud distributed an interest survey entitled, “What can SWACUHO do for you?” The purpose of this survey was to gain input from all members as to their needs.

1981-82 President: Frank CloudSam Houston State University

President Elect: Jo Eddie SchroederSecretary: Nancy Murphy-Chadwick, TWUTreasurer: Don Wisthuff, UTPast President: Kent Sampson, OSUArkansas State Director: Phil Bridger, ASULouisiana State Director: Glynn Tubbs, NLUOklahoma State Director: Steve Haslund, OUTexas State Director: Bill Hayes, TTUNewsletter Editor: Peg Layton, Trinity

President-elect Jo Eddie Schroeder left at mid-year and president Frank Cloud appointed Jim Peterson president-elect.

Forty institutions attended the 17th annual conference in Fayetteville, Arkansas hosted by the University of Arkansas. There were 30 program sessions, 4 workshop sessions, and 2 general sessions.

The constitution was revised to read that in the event of a vacancy the Nominating Committee would be called for nominations and an election would take place by written ballot from member institutions within 30 days of the vacancy.

The Historian becomes a non-voting member of the executive committee. President-elect assumes the responsibility of coordinating all new member activities at the conference.The Resolutions and the Recognition and Awards committees are combined under the title of Recognition and Awards Committee.

A Self-Study Committee is appointed.

The Exceptional Service Award is renamed the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award in honor of Jim Gibson who was the first recipient of the award. This award was presented to Bruce Gurd, UH.

1982-83 President: Jim Peterson North Texas State UniversityPresident-Elect: Don Wisthuff, UTSecretary: Nancy Murphy-Chadwick, TWUTreasurer: David Carnal, LA Tech Past President: Frank Cloud, SHSUArkansas State Director: Phil Bridger, ASULouisiana State Director: Mike Herbert, SLUOklahoma State Director: Mary Ann Gunter, OUTexas State Director: Paula Walter, UTANewsletter Editor: Dave Boelzner, NTSUHistorian: Jim Peterson, NTSU

On March 2-4, 1983 SWACUHO delegates from 40 institutions arrive in Norman, Oklahoma for the18th annual conference hosted by the University of Oklahoma.

Three graduate students received conference registration cost scholarships to attend SWACUHO 83.

The Human Resources Committee becomes the newest committee. The constitution is changed to read that the conference host will be determined two years in advance.

The state of Louisiana splits with some schools attending SEAHO and some attending SWACUHO.

1983-84 President: Don WisthuffUniversity of Texas at AustinPresident-Elect: Nancy Murphy-Chadwick, TWUSecretary: Sherry Melecki, UTATreasurer: David Carnal, LTUPast President: Jim Peterson, NTSUArkansas State Director: Brad Baker, ASULouisiana State Director: Mike Herbert, SLUOklahoma State Director: Mary Ann Gunther, OUTexas State Director: Paula Walters, UTANewsletter Editor: Nyla Ptomey, TAMUHistorian: Mary Ellen Sims, SHSU

President-elect David Schrage resigned and Nancy Murphy-Chadwick was elected president-elect.

The executive officers and committee chairs were asked to write down their responsibilities and the calendar of events for their positions. These were compiled into an organizational handbook.

There was a proposal to have universities bid on hosting the RA Conference similar to bidding for the annual conference.

At the mid-year meeting in October 1983, there were 12 member schools from Louisiana. Three Louisiana schools had affiliated with SEAHO.

The executive committee discussed the results of the Self-Study. Recommendations were made to inform the association about what has been done and what still needs to be done. The executive committee adopted the goals and objectives.

The Host Committee informed the executive committee at mid-year that we will use the word “reception” while in Waco rather than “cocktail hour”.

Baylor University hosted the 19th annual conference with 191 delegates representing 50 schools in attendance. The Human Resources Committee gave Outstanding Student Leader scholarships to one student from each state to attend the conference.

The newsletter chair and historian positions become two-year appointments. The Nominating Committee is restructured to consist of the past president as chair and the three state directors.

The membership passed by-law #10, which states, “At no time are association funds to be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.”

Louisiana schools elect to affiliate and attend SEAHO. A committee was formed to see about the feasibility of having a joint conference with SEAHO.

1984-85 President: Nancy Murphy-Chadwick Texas Woman’s UniversityPresident-Elect: Gene Ward, SMUSecretary: Kathy Canaday, PhillipsTreasurer: Bonita Jacobs, SFAPast President: Don Wisthuff, UTAArkansas State Director: Brad Baker, ASUOklahoma State Director: Mike Herrity, OSUTexas State Director: Ron Sasse, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Nyla Ptomey, TAMUHistorian: Mary Ellen Sims, SHSU

Association secretary Sherri Melecki resigned from her position and Kathy Canaday was appointed as interim secretary.

A central data base system will be created which will make updating member information easier. Ron Sasse, TAMU, volunteers to assist in the development of the database.

The 20th annual conference is held in College Station, Texas and is hosted by Texas A&M University. There were 45 institutions in attendance at the conference. As part of the 20 year celebration the historian created the SWACUHO 20th Anniversary Trivial Pursuit.

The conference adopted a non-voting associate membership.

The rotation of the hosting institution, which previously had Texas hosting every other year, is changed to a straight rotation of Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Phil Bridger, ASU, was presented the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1985-86 President: Gene WardSouthern Methodist University

President-Elect: Nyla Ptomey, TAMUSecretary: Mary Ellen Sims, SHSUTreasurer: Bonita Jacobs, SFAPast President: Nancy Murphy-Chadwick, TWUArkansas State Director: Isabel Brian, HSUOK State Director: Arlen Hansen, NSUTexas State Director: Ron Sasse, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Kay Higgins, TCUHistorian: Paul Giessen, TU

The official SWACUHO logo is changed from a picture of the four-state area to the word SWACUHO within a building.

RA’s from SWT seek support for organizing a regional RA organization (SWARA). They will submit a proposal to the Human Resources committee. Membership voted to wait to formally associate with the proposed RA association until they have a formal constitution.

“Planning for a New Tomorrow” was the theme of the 21st annual conference hosted by the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Forty-two member institutions attended with 160 representatives.

SWACUHO plans to co-host a reception at ACUHO-I 1986 with SEAHO.

Nyla Ptomey, president-elect, sold special conference mugs for $3.00 each.

Mary Ellen Sims resigned as secretary and Don Wisthuff filled in until an appointment was made.

1986-87 President: Nyla Ptomey Texas A & M UniversityPresident-Elect: Chuck Colby, TUSecretary: Ron Sasse, TAMUTreasurer: Kathy CanadayPast President: Gene Ward, SMUArkansas State Director: Brad Baker, ASUOklahoma State Director: Arlen Hansen, NSUTexas State Director: Bonita Jacobs, SFANewsletter Editor: Kay Higgins, TCUHistorian: Paul Giessen, TU

Forty member institutions attended the 22nd annual conference in Tulsa hosted by University of Tulsa.

The data base manager becomes a non-voting member of the executive committee.

The annual dues were increased to $30 per year for schools with up to 1000 bed space and $60 per year for those with 1001 or more.

SWACUHO applies for a grant from ACUHO-I for the RA conference.

The possibility of having Supervisory Skills Workshop and the Mid-Year meeting together was discussed. It was decided that this would not be very feasible.

Tom Penett, UH is awarded the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1987-88 President: Chuck ColbyUniversity of Tulsa

President-Elect: Jim Burkhalter, TTUSecretary: Kay Higgins, TCUTreasurer: Don Wisthuff, UTPast President: Nyla Ptomey, TAMUArkansas State Director: Skip Wiest, UAOklahoma State Director: Bob Huss, OSUTexas State Director: Julie Wiksten, SMUNewsletter Editor: Jim Moore, TCUHistorian: Paul Giessen, TU

The largest attendance in the history of the association was at the 23rd annual conference in San Angelo, Texas hosted by Angelo State University. There were 44 member schools with 230 delegates attending.

SWACUHO agreed to support a Regional RA Association, SWARA. Many questions were raised about SWARA. The facts remain that the RA Conference is a SWACUHO conference and they will remain the sponsor for the RA Conference. SWARA is responsible to keep the executive committee informed of their activities.

The data base manager took over responsibility for the SWACUHO directory.

The fiscal year for the Treasurer becomes May 1-April 30 rather than October 1-September 30.

The Recruitment Committee is renamed the Placement Committee.The Site Selection Committee becomes the Time and Place Committee.The conference rotation switches back to Texas hosting the conference every other year.

Nolan Mears, 1988 Conference Host, began the “SWACUHO Scissors” tradition by presenting scissors to Jill Eckardt, 1989 Conference Host, to help her cut through all the red tape of hosting a conference!

1988-1989 President: Jim Burkhalter, Texas Tech UniversityPresident-Elect: Bob Briesel, UASecretary: Kay Higgins, TCU Treasurer: Peg Layton, TrinityPast President: Chuck Colby, TU Arkansas State Director: Skip Wiest, UAOklahoma State Director: Bob Huss, OSUTexas State Director: Bambi Harris, TWUData Base Manager: Ron Sasse, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Michael Cappo, TCU Historian: Paul Giessen, TU

Snow, ice, and more snow hampered all but 163 delegates from attending the 24th annual conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 5-8, 1989. The Arlington Hotel provided the setting for the small, but enthusiastic community of delegates as they met. The conference was hosted by the University of Central Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University. The delegates represented 31 institutions.

Pre-conference and the keynote speakers were cancelled due to the snowstorm. Of the 47 scheduled programs only 18 were in attendance. Everyone volunteered to provide a program session. With the cancellations each day began at 10 a.m. with a break!

The executive committee determined that is inappropriate for vendors to support any activity where alcohol is being served.

Frank Cloud, SHSU, and Bob Cooke, UT, were both presented the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1989-90 President: Julie WikstenSouthern Methodist University

President-Elect: Secretary: Jill Eckardt, UCATreasurer: Peg Layton, TrinityPast President: Chuck Colby, TU Arkansas State Director: J Courson, SAUOklahoma State Director: Bob Huss, OSUTexas State Director: Bambi Harris, TWUData Base Manager: Paul Giessen, TUNewsletter Editor: Cathi Wentworth, TCUHistorian: Gene Ward, SMU

In October 1989, Bob Briesel resigned as president for personal reasons. Julie Wiksten assumed the presidency upon his resignation.

The 25th annual conference was held in Houston, Texas hosted by the University of Houston. There were 42 institutions in attendance at the conference.

A decision was made that Jill Eckardt and Bambi Harris will coach the SWACUHO volleyball team for the ACUHO conference.

1990-91 President: Julie Wiksten Southern Methodist UniversityPresident-Elect: Bob Huss, OSUSecretary: Jill Eckardt, UCATreasurer: Gary Roberts, UCAPast President: Jim Burkhalter, TTUArkansas State Director – J Courson, SAUOklahoma State Director: Trisha Kerkstra, TUTexas State Director: John Smith, TJCData Base Manager: Paul Giessen, TUNewsletter Editor: Bob Cooke, UTHistorian: Gene Ward, SMU

President Julie Wiksten serves second year as president. She is the only president in SWACUHO history to ever hold office for two consecutive years. At the mid-year meeting the executive committee voted to move the conference from the Lincoln Plaza Hotel to the Oklahoma City Marriott because the Lincoln Plaza failed to meet the obligations of the contract.

Three institutions joined together to host the 26th annual conference in Oklahoma City. Northeast Oklahoma State , Oklahoma State University Technical College, and Central State University welcomed 43 institutions to the conference.

The host committee offered 6:30 a.m. aerobics for the conference delegates.

The Personnel Training Committee merged with the Human Resource Development Committee. The CHO Liaison Committee was formed. President-elect Bob Huss proposed a committee on diversity.The executive committee will be sending out recruitment letters to the Louisiana schools.

It is decided to hold a committee fair and to create brochures to have better member participation.

1991-92 President: Bob HussOklahoma State University

President-Elect: Jill Eckardt, UCASecretary: Dana Christman, OSU OkmulgeeTreasurer: Gary Roberts, UCAPast President: Julie Wiksten, SMUArkansas State Director: J Courson, SAUOklahoma State Director: Trisha Kerkstra, TUTexas State Director: Laurelyn Irving, UTAData Base Manager: Emily Burgwyn, TCUNewsletter Editor: Bob Cooke, UTHistorian: Tom Penett, UH

Forty-eight institutions attended the 27th annual conference in Austin, Texas. The University of Texas invited the 254 delegates to “Expand the Limits”. There were 10 Arkansas schools; 14 Oklahoma schools; and 48 Texas schools that were paid members of the SWACUHO association.

The Diversity Committee becomes a standing committee.

The constitution was revised to offer an individual membership at an annual cost of $30.00 to persons who have no institution or organization membership.

It was decided that the association would provide 2 nights and 1½ days of meals for those that are required to attend the Mid-Year meeting.

Action was taken to limit ads to 25 % of the total newsletter space.

1992-93 President: Jill Eckardt University of Central ArkansasPresident-Elect: J Courson, SAUSecretary: Dana Christman, OSU OkmulgeeTreasurer: Tom Murray, TAMUPast President: Bob Huss, OSUArkansas State Director: J Courson, SAU Oklahoma State Director: Cordell Cunningham, OUTexas State Director: Laurelyn Gaede, UTAData Base Manager: Emily Burgwyn, TCUNewsletter Editor: Laura Fruge’, NSUHistorian: Tom Penett, UH

Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and Arkansas College hosted the 28th annual conference in Little Rock February 20-24, 1993. There were 238 delegates at the conference.

Case study competition, sponsored by the Human Resource Development Committee, was offered for the first time at the conference.

The SWACUHO Newsletter received the Award of Achievement from the printer, Medical Parkway Kwik-Kopy Printing Center in Austin, TX.

The executive committee approved to waive registration fees for graduate students that are not employed as full time university employees. This was limited to the first 50 students that apply for the fee waiver.

Julie Wiksten, SMU, was awarded the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award

1993-94 President: J CoursonSouthern Arkansas University

President-Elect: Bambi Harris, TWUSecretary: Cindy Stride, UNTTreasurer: Tom Murray, TAMUPast President: Jill Eckardt, UCAArkansas State Director: Jeri Jones-Woolfolk, UAPBOklahoma State Director: Cordell Cunningham, OUTexas State Director: Laurelyn Gaede, UTAData Base Manager: Emily Burgwyn, TCUNewsletter Editor: Laura Fruge’, NSUHistorian: Wyl Parker, UTA

The 29th annual conference was hosted by Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, March 6-8, 1994. There were 204 delegates.

Tom Penett resigned as the historian and Wyl Parker was appointed to the position.The executive committee voted to seek an audit of the treasurer’s books for the last three years.

The Mid-Management Liaison Committee was created to meet the needs of our mid-level members. Also, work began on the development of an award for outstanding personal and/or institutional achievement in issues of diversity.

A Diversity Resource Manual was created by the Diversity Committee and made available to the members.

In honor of Frank Cloud, the Award of Excellence was renamed The Frank Cloud Award of Excellence.

1994-95 President: Bambi HarrisTexas Woman’s University

President-Elect: E. Thayne King, SHSUSecretary: Cindy Stride, UNTTreasurer: Mike Lawrence, SMUPast President: J Courson, SAUArkansas State Director: Jeri Jones-Woolfolk, UAPBOklahoma State Director: Cordell Cunningham, OUTexas State Director: Nyla Ptomey, TTUData Base Manager: Emily Burgwyn, TCUNewsletter Editor: John White, SWTSUHistorian: Wyl Parker, UT Arlington

The 30th annual conference was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was hosted by Cameron University, East Central University, Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts.

The first Individual & Institutional Diversity Awards were presented.

$500.00 was given to SWACUHO from the Supervisory Skills Workshop to be sent to ACUHO-I in memory of Bob Cooke. To honor Bob Cooke the Distinguished Service Award is renamed The Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award.

Executive committee positions of historian, newsletter editor, and data base manager are changed from non-voting to voting members of the executive committee.

Mid-Year expenses were limited to the executive committee, 11 members of the program committee and 6 members of exhibits and displays committee. The association will provide only 1 night accommodation and 2 meals.

Kent Sampson, OSU, was presented the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1995-96 President: E. Thayne KingSam Houston State University

President-Elect: Dana Christman, OSU,OkmulgeeSecretary: Janice Daman, UTTreasurer: Emily Burgwyn, TCUPast President: Bambi Harris, TWUArkansas State Director: Jeri Jones-Woolfolk, UAPBOklahoma State Director: Jerry Snow, ECUTexas State Director: Nyla Ptomey, TTUData Base Manager: Emily Burgwyn, TCUNewsletter Editor: John White, SWTSUHistorian: Wyl Parker, UT Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Christian University, and Southern Methodist University welcomed 267 delegates representing 59 member institutions to “Spring Training” in Arlington, Texas for the 31st annual conference.

The data base manager is given the new title of data/marketing coordinator and a new responsibility of assisting the state directors with marketing for recruitment.

ACUHO-I established a $10,000 fund to assist people from the SWACUHO region to attend ACUHO-I in memory of Bob Cooke.

1996-97 President: Dana Christman Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee

President-Elect: John White, SWTSUSecretary: Janice Daman, UTTreasurer: Emily Burgwyn, TCUPast President: E. Thayne King, SHSUArkansas State Director: Jeri Jones-Woolfolk, UAPBOklahoma State Director: Jerry Snow, ECUTexas State Director: Susan Austin, SMUData Base/Marketing Coordinator Manager: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Beth Cody, St. Edward’sHistorian: Wyl Parker, UT Arlington

A review of the constitution was undertaken to help clarify some of the wording in the constitution.

Hot Springs, Arkansas was the site of the 32nd annual conference hosted by the University of Central Arkansas with 220 delegates from 44 institutions attending.

Development of a SWACUHO Web site that would be linked to the ACUHO-I Web site was begun.

Nancy Murphy-Chadwick, Texas Woman’s University, was honored with the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1997-98 President: John WhiteSouthwest Texas State University

President-Elect: Tom Murray, TAMUSecretary: Beth Sylvester, TWUTreasurer: Emily Burgwyn, TCUPast President: Dana Christman, OSU OkmulgeeArkansas State Director: Debbie Gentry, UALROklahoma State Director: LeAnna Lamb, TUTexas State Director: Susan Austin, SMUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Beth Henderson, St. Edward’sHistorian: Wyl Parker, UT Arlington

UNT hosted Supervisory Skills Workshop for the first time in October 1997.

The 33rd annual conference was held in College Station, Texas and was hosted by Texas A&M University. There were 278 delegates in attendance representing 70 institutions making this the largest SWACUHO conference on record.

The membership dues were increased to $50 for small schools and $100 for large schools.

Outstanding Student Leader Awards were renamed the Gene Ward Outstanding Student Leader Awards in his honor. The Tom Penett Outstanding Exhibitor Contributions Award was established in honor of Tom Penett.

Texas A & M University volunteered to host and manage the SWACUHO Web site.

Bambi Harris, formerly at TWU, was awarded the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1998-99 President: Tom MurrayTexas A & M University

President-Elect: Betsy Warren, UNTSecretary: Beth Sylvester, TWUTreasurer: Doug Garrard, UTPast President: John White, SWSTUArkansas State Director: Debbie Gentry, UALROklahoma State Director: LeAnna Lamb, TUTexas State Director: Melinda Farmer, UTData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Theresa Yackeyonny, ATUHistorian: J Courson, SAU

Sparky makes his first appearance at Mid Year!

Western Hills Guest Ranch in Wagoner, Oklahoma was the setting for the 34th annual conference hosted by Oklahoma State University. From “Huss Bucks” to the Bunkhouse to the Pow Wow to the program sessions to karaoke the conference provided an unforgettable experience for the 243 delegates who attended. Sixty-two institutions were represented.

The Falderal String Band, a Pow Wow and the Bryon Berline Band provided the delegates with a flavor of Oklahoma arts and culture.Dan Hallenbeck served as faculty-in-residence during the conference.

A booklet on the history of SWACUHO is being developed and will be available at the 2000 conference.

Chuck Colby, University of Tulsa, received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

1999-2000 President: Elisabeth WarrenUniversity of North Texas

President-Elect: Joanne Smith, SWTSUSecretary: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUTreasurer: Doug Garrard, UTPast President: Tom Murray, TAMUArkansas State Director: Debbie Gentry, UALROklahoma State Director: Melissa Hanks, TUTexas State Director: Peg Layton, CCHMData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Theresa Yackeyonny, ATUHistorian: J Courson, SAU

The annual Supervisory Skills Workshop changed its name to the New Professionals Institute.

The program committee worked to have program session handouts on CD-ROM for the 2000 conference in Ft. Worth.

The Diversity Manual was re-designed and available to member institutions at the conference.

Executive Committee members serve as mentors to the committee chairs.

Annual Conference was held at the Green Oaks Park Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas and hosted by University of North Texas.

Paperweights commemorating SWACUHO’s 35 years were given as conference mementos. A History of SWACUHO was given to each delegate.

The delegates passed the ACUHO-I Affiliation statement.

2000-2001 President: Joanne Smith Southwest Texas State UniversityPresident-Elect: Peg Layton, Schreiner UniversitySecretary: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUTreasurer: Debbie Gentry, UALRPast President: Elisabeth Warren, UNTArkansas State Director: Rose Marie Kendall, UAPBOklahoma State Director: Melissa Hanks, TUTexas State Director: Russell Elleven, TCUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Theresa Yackeyonny, UTSAHistorian: J Courson, SAU

At Mid Year the Executive Board did a SWOT Analysis of the Association. By exploring our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats we can develop better strategies to help our members and our Association.

Fayetteville, Arkansas was the site of the 36th Annual Conference setting the record as the most times as the conference site!! Fifty-one member schools were in attendance with 242 delegates.

The membership voted to co-sponsor with SEAHO the Southern Placement Exchange. Representatives from both organizations would be on the board.

The first Southern Placement Exchange (SPE) will be in March 2002.

2001-2002 President: Peg LaytonSchreiner University

President-Elect: Cindy Stride, UNTSecretary: Russ Stukel, UNTTreasurer: Debbie Gentry, UALRPast President: Joanne Smith, SWTSUArkansas State Director: Rose Marie Kendall, UAPBOklahoma State Director: David Mayes, USAOTexas State Director: Russell Elleven, TCUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Lydia McDonald, HendrixHistorian: J Courson, SAU

SWACUHO Website is being utilized. Recently it has gotten 1400 hits! The Newsletter is now on the web and Southern Placement Exchange is linked to it.

San Antonio was the site of the 37th Annual Conference. Seventy-four institutions were represented with 331 delegates, the largest attendance in SWACUHO history. There were 88 exhibitors in 44 booths.

Delegates indicated their “SWACUHO Class” for the first time. The first SWACUHO conference you attended is your class. We welcomed 115 newcomers to the Class of 2002!

Nyla Ptomey received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

2002-2003 President: Cindy StrideUniversity of North Texas

President-Elect: Theresa Yackeyonney, ASUSceretary: Russ Stukel, UNTTreasurer: David Timmerman, CCHMPast President: Peg Layton, SchreinerArkansas State Director: April Hicks, ASUOklahoma State Director: David Mayes, USAOTexas State Director: Brian MontgomeryData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: John Kaulfus, UTSA

Historian: J Courson, SAU

President-Elect Russell Elleven changed jobs and resigned during the summer. After seeking nominations, Theresa Yackeyonney was elected by mail in ballot.

Snow and ice greeted delegates to the 38th Annual Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The conference provided delegates an opportunity to see the Broadway show, Miss Saigon, prior to the opening of the conference.

The Exhibits & Displays Committee created sponsorships to recognize vendors who contribute gifts. The corporate partners are defined as: platinum-$3500+; Gold-$2000; Silver-$1000; Bronze-$500, and Associate-$100.

The Executive Board created the SWACUHO Leadership Pin. The purpose of the pin was to recognize individuals who have served as a member of the organization's Leadership Team. Individuals who comprise the Leadership Team include those who have served as a committee chairperson or executive board member. Twenty-eight pins were awarded.

Bob Huss received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

2003-2004 President: Theresa YackeyonnyArkansas State University

President-Elect: David Mayes, UASOSecretary: Russ Stukel, UNTTreasurer: David Timmerman, CCHMPast President: Cindy Stride, UNTArkansas State Director: April Hicks, ASUOklahoma State Director: Melissa Hanks, TUTexas State Director: Brian MontgomeryData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: John Kaulfus, UTSAHistorian: J Courson, SAU

Midwestern State University in Wichita Fall, Texas is the host of the 39th Annual Conference. There are 257 delegates.

With bandanas and flags the Exhibits & Displays Committee’s Survivor Game takes the conference by storm.

E. Thayne King received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

2004-2005 President: David Mayes University of Science & Arts of OklahomaPresident-Elect: Duane Roberts, UNTSecretary: Russ Stukel, UNTTreasurer: Tom Murray, TAMUPast President: Theresa Yackeyonny, ASUArkansas State Director: April Hicks, ASUOklahoma State Director: Paul Giessen, TUTexas State Director: Doug Hallenbeck, SMUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Dana Grant, SHSUHistorian: Susan Austin, SMU

The University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Southern Arkansas University invited delegates to a “Reunion on the River” to celebrate SWACUHO’s 40th Anniversary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the third city with a Presidential Library to host the conference. There were 290 delegates representing 70 institutions in attendance.

Following the instructions of the Executive Committee, the Host Committee made major changes in the conference schedule. The conference moved from Sunday-Tuesday to a Tuesday-Thursday format. Other changes included a program session on the opening night, an opening reception instead of a banquet, a business meeting instead of a business luncheon, and state caucuses.

To celebrate SWACUHO’s 40 years conference delegates were treated to birthday party with gifts of t-shirts, ducks, and glass mugs. An anniversary picture was taken.

Susan Austin and J Courson received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

2005-2006 President: Duane Roberts University of North TexasPresident-Elect: Doug Hallenbeck, SMUSecretary: Jon Behrens, West TAMUTreasurer: Tom Murray, TAMUPast President: David Mayes, UASOArkansas State Director: Theresa Yackeyonny, ASUOklahoma State Director: Paul Giessen, TUTexas State Director: Joellen Tipton, SHSUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, TAMUNewsletter Editor: Dana Grant, SHSUHistorian: Susan Austin, SMU

Century Campus Housing Management, L.P. and Sam Houston State University hosted Fusion – ideas, cultures- living communities in Houston.

Member schools rallied together in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to assist those universities and residents who were affected by the disaster. Our first online Newsletter was produced and proved to be very well received.

The president directed that a number of topics were investigated through self studies. The results were discussed at mid-year and some changes will be made in the coming year. One of the most important action plans reached was to make newcomers, both new to the profession and new to the region, feel really accepted and welcomed. There is a plan to develop a mentoring group that will take new members on a walk through SWACUHO and what it means to be a member.

Efforts have been made to strengthen our representation on the Southern Placement Exchange (SPE) executive board. SPE continues to be a significant opportunity for Universities to recruit professionals to the region.

2006-2007 President: Douglas HallenbeckSouthern Methodist University

President-Elect: Debbie Gentry, UALRSecretary: Jon Behrens, West TAMUTreasurer: Jennifer Wicks, UNTPast President: Duane Roberts. UNTArkansas State Director: Theresa Yackeyonny, ASUOklahoma State Director: Todd HefnerTexas State Director:

Joellen Tipton, SHSUData/Marketing: Dan Mizer, Texas A & MNewsletter: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUHistorian: Susan Austin, SMU

Six Oklahoma schools joined together to host the annual conference in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown. The theme was Bricks and Buffalo.

Doug Hallenbeck commissioned Bob Huss, Ron Sasse, Nancy Murphy-Chadwick and Kelsel Thompson to write a white paper on the “Benefits of On Campus Housing.” They reported that studies have shown that students who reside on campus receive direct benefits related to individual academic success as compared to their off campus counterparts. In conclusion on campus housing required trained, skilled professional staff to manage it successfully. When managed properly the benefits of on campus housing far outweigh the management challenge that it provides. This document was then shared with all Chief Housing Officers in the SWACUHO region.

John White received the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award.

2007-2008 President: Debbie GentryUniversity of Arkansas-Little RockPresident-Elect: Dana Grant, SHSUPast President: Doug Hallenbeck, SMUSecretary: Jon Behrens, West TAMUTreasurer: Jennifer Wicks, UNTArkansas State Director: Kevin Soloman, ATUOklahoma State Director: Todd Hefner, NSUTexas State Director: Joellen Tipton, SHSUData/Marketing: Hayley Jobe, TAMU-CommerceNewsletter Editor: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUHistorian: Susan Austin, SMU

Sculpting the Future was the theme of our conference in Frisco, Texas.

It was hosted by six metroplex schools. The hosts made every effort to go green with the conference: conference bags were 100% recycled material which could then be used for grocery bags and the program book was printed on 30% post consumer material with soy ink.

The Association began developing a new website.

2008-2009 President: Dana GrantSam Houston

State UniversityPresident-Elect: Doug Garrard, UTA

Past President: Debbie Gentry, UALRSecretary: Jon Behrens, West TAMUTreasurer: Jennifer Wilmore, UNTArkansas State Director: Kevin Soloman, ATUOklahoma State Director: Todd Hefner, NSUTexas State Director: Kenny Mauk, TWUData/Marketing: Hayley Jobe, TAMU-CommerceNewsletter Editor: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUHistorian: Susan Austin, SMU

In 2008-2009, members of SWACUHO were busy with conference activities. First, New Professionals Institute was held in September, 2008, at the University of Texas in Dallas. Next, the RA Conference, “Stars: RA’s on the Red Carpet” was held October, 2008. The RA Conference was hosted by the University of Texas-Pan American and held in Edinburg, Texas. Also, Texas Christian University was again host to the Chief Housing Officers Workshop in November, 2008.

In November, 2008, SWACUHO secured Directors and Officers insurance, as well as a general liability policy.

Three institutions, University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas State University, and Arkansas Tech University, welcomed over 300 delegates to lovely Hot Springs, Arkansas to celebrate the 44th Annual Conference. At the annual conference, information about the new SWACUHO website was available, and members got a first glimpse of the new official SWACUHO logo.

Congratulations go to Dan Mizer from Texas A&M University for receiving the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award for 2009.

New logo:

2009-2010 President : Doug GarrardUniversity of Texas-Austin

President Elect: Susan Strobel Hogan, SMUPast President: Dana Grant, SHSUSecretary: Kelsel Thompson, Austin CollegeTreasurer: Jennifer Wilmore, UNTArkansas State Director: Felisha Perrodin, UArkOklahoma State Director: Kelly D’Arcy, SEOSUTexas State Director: Kenny Mauk, TWUData Marketing: vacantNewsletter Editor: vacant (Susan Strobel Hogan)Historian: Ann Weir, Blinn College

The Sheraton of Austin, Texas was the setting for the 45th annual conference, “Keep SWACUHO Weird,” hosted by the University of Texas at Austin. The 272 participants enjoyed a wonderful conference, interspersed with Austin style entertainment. A highlight of the conference was presenting the first-annual “Nancy Murphy-Chadwick New Professional of Distinction Award,” renamed after Nancy to recognize her significant contributions to our region and the housing profession. Of note, this award is the first SWACUHO award to be named after a woman.

A second edition of the SWACUHO leadership pin was also distributed to individuals who held executive board or committee chair positions. Forty-nine pins were distributed at the conference in an on-going effort to recognize past and present SWACUHO leadership.

In 2009/10, executive committee members also worked on six initiatives to further the interests of the association (website, review of marketing/newsletter positions, legacy project, credit card payments, tax status and development of a communications plan). SWACUHO also passed a one time, one-year complimentary associate membership for individual members who were displaced from their full-time positions at a SWACUHO member institution, and added language to the constitution to strengthen the association’s ability to remove a committee member who is not performing his/her duties. Additionally, Texas Christian University was host to a fabulous RA conference and also the annual Chief Housing Officers Workshop.

2010-2011 President: Susan Strobel Hogan Southern Methodist UniversityPresident-Elect: Sean Duggan, Texas TechSecretary: Kelsel Thompson, Paul Quinn CollegeTreasurer: Kenny Mauk, Texas Woman’s UniversityPast President: Doug Garrard, UT-AustinArkansas State Director: Felisha Perrodin, University of ArkansasOklahoma State Director: Kelly D’Arcy, SE Oklahoma StateTexas State Director: Gloria Allen, UT-AustinData Marketing Coordinator: Kyle Estes, Texas State Newsletter Editor: Janis Haney, Texas TechHistorian: Ann Weir, Blinn College

The 46th annual conference was hosted by Oklahoma member schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 20-22, 2011 under the leadership of Oklahoma State University. There were 241 delegates and 42 exhibitors. An updated membership directory was distributed to members at the annual conference. A “Whistleblower’s” Policy was unanimously adopted by the executive board and added to the bylaws.

A contract was signed with Cvent on-line event management to manage registrations for conferences. Also an on-line payment system was set up in order to allow SWACUHO to accept credit card payments on the web.

The transition and audit of the treasurer’s records was completed successfully with the assistance of several executive board members. A new CPA was hired to examine the treasurer records and to assist with ensuring that SWACUHO federal tax information was complete and up-to-date.

The 2010 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition was held in Austin, Texas in July. SWACUHO hosted a regional reception at the conference which was well attended. Several SWACUHO schools served on the Local Arrangements Committee for the conference, including Texas Tech University, Texas Woman’s University, Texas A&M University, the University of Texas-Austin and the University of Oklahoma.

A record attendance of 441 delegates was set at the 2010 RA Conference hosted by Oklahoma State University.

2011-2012 President: Sean DugganTexas State University

President-Elect: Kevin Solomon, Arkansas Tech University (Feb. 2011)President-Elect: Kyle Estes, Texas State University (Oct. 2011)Past President: Susan Strobel Hogan, Southern Methodist Secretary: Tanya Massey, Oklahoma State UniversityTreasurer: Kenny Mauk, University of HoustonArkansas State Director: Angie Totty, Arkansas State University: BeebeOklahoma State Director: Diane Brittingham, Univ of OKTexas State Director: Gloria Allen, University of Texas -

Austin Data/Marketing Coordinator: Kyle Estes, Texas State Univ

Newsletter Editor: Janis Haney, Texas Tech UniversityHistorian: Dan Mizer, Texas A&M University

The 47th Annual Conference, “Standing Ready for Our Students,” was hosted by Texas A&M University- College Station, March 4-7, 2012. There were 284 delegates and 45 companies who exhibited. Deb Schmidt-Rogers, ACUHO-I Inclusion and Equity Director/Director of Residential Education at DePaul University and Mitchell Misek, SWACURH Director, Texas State University were the distinguished guests. No proposed constitutional amendments.

The 2011 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) was held in New Orleans. The SWACUHO hosted regional reception was well attended.

The 2011 RA Conference was hosted by Arkansas State University – Jonesboro. The theme was, “Serving the Campus Before and After Bedtime.” SWACUHO- U was held September 30th – October 2nd and was hosted by Paul Quinn College in Dallas. The CHO Workshop was November 3-4 and was hosted by TCU in Ft. Worth.

2012-2013 President: Kyle EstesTexas State University

President-Elect: Joellen Tipton, Sam Houston State Univ.

Past President: Sean Duggan, Texas Tech UniversitySecretary: Tanya Massey, Oklahoma State UniversityTreasurer: Curtis Odle, Baylor UniversityArkansas State Director: Beth Eppinger, University

of Arkansas – Ft. SmithOklahoma State Director: Diane Brittingham, Univ

of OKTexas State Director: Diane Sanchez, University of

the Incarnate WordData/Marketing Coordinator: Maggie Guzman,

TAMUNewsletter Editor: Whitney Paschall, Texas Tech

Historian: Dan Mizer, Texas A&M University

The 48th annual conference, “Bridges, Build, Connect, Maintain,” was hosted by University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith, February 24-26, 2013. There were 267 delegates and 42 exhibitors. The Host Committee experimented with using Guidebook (electronic conference program) to greatly reduce the amount of paper used. A constitutional amendment was passed officially changing the Data/Marketing Coordinator position to that of Technology Coordinator. The Research & Information Committee was renamed the Research, Assessment & Information Committee. A By-law change was passed changing the dues structure creating a new, third level: Institutions with 1,000 bed spaces and less will pay US$75.00; Institutions with 1,001 to 3,000 bed spaces will pay US$125.00; Institutions with more than 3,000 bed spaces will pay US $175.00; Associate and Emeritus Affiliate membership will pay US$75.00.

The 2012 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition was held in Anaheim, California in June. Ninety-nine SWACUHO Members registered for ACE. SWACUHO hosted a regional reception at the conference which was well attended. The SWACUHO President and the President-Elect attended the Regional President’s Leadership Workshop prior to the conference.

The 2012 RA Conference hosted by Southwest Oklahoma State University. The theme was RAs: Out-of-this-World. SWACUHO- U was held on September 22nd and was hosted by Paul Quinn College, in Dallas. The CHO Workshop took place on November 1st and 2nd and was hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington.

Congratulations to Susan Srobel Hogan, from Southern Methodist University for receiving the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award for 2012.

2013-2014 President: Joellen TiptonSam Houston State University

President-Elect: Diane Brittingham, Univ of OklahomaPast President: Kyle Estes, Texas State UniversitySecretary: Tanya Massey, Oklahoma State UniversityTreasurer: Curtis Odle, Baylor UniversityArkansas State Director: Beth Eppinger, University of Arkansas - Ft. SmithOklahoma State Director: Josh Deacon, University of Central Oklahoma (through Dec 2013)Texas State Director: Diana Sanchez, University of the incarnate Word (through October 2013)Technology Coordinator: Maggie Guzman, Texas A&M

Newsletter Editor: Whitney Paschall, Texas Tech Univ

Historian: Dan Mizer, Texas A&M University

The 49th annual conference was held February 16-19, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas and co-hosted by Texas Christian University and University of Texas – Arlington. “Connecting in Cowtown” attracted 321 delegates and 49 exhibitors. Guidebook was again the conference program booklet of choice (electronic), while a few paper copies were on hand for those without a smartphone. A constitutional amendment was passed granting free honorary membership to the association to any SWACUHO Past President who is either retired from the profession or is no longer employed as a housing professional at a member institution. In addition, a By-Law change was passed to reduce the Emeritus Affiliate membership dues to $25.00, which is comparable to ACUHO-I, as well as reflect the Past President honorary membership dues at no charge. These were passed with the hopes of having more interaction with former colleagues attending future conferences. We had 10 Past Presidents in attendance at this year’s conference.

A Past President database/contact list was re-compiled and shared with all Past Presidents as well as SWACUHO leadership. Discussions with leadership also began regarding development of a long-term strategic plan and assessment for our organization. Craig Allen from TCU was appointed as SWACUHO Regional Representative to ACUHO-I beginning October 2013.

The 2013 ACUHO-I Annual Conference and Exposition was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in June, with 86 delegates in attendance from SWACUHO. For the first time, the SWACUHO regional reception was sponsored by an exhibitor, Jim Short and Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions. The SWACUHO President and President-Elect both attended the Affiliate Presidents Leadership Meeting prior to the conference.

The 2013 new professional’s conference, SWACUHO U, was held at University of Texas – Dallas on September 13 and boasted 30 attendees. The 2013 RA Conference was hosted October 18-20 at University of Incarnate Word, by a consortium of San Antonio schools including Incarnate Word, Texas Lutheran University, St. Mary’s University, Trinity University and University of Texas – San Antonio. The annual CHO Workshop was held at University of Texas – Arlington on November 7-8.

A new Mid-Level drive-in workshop was held at the Omni in Fort Worth the day prior to the Mid-Year meeting, October 16 to facilitate attendance at both the drive-in workshop and for any committee members who were planning to attend the Mid-Year meeting on October 17-18.

Congratulations to Debbie Sanford Gentry, of University of Arkansas – Little Rock, for being honored with the Jim Gibson Exceptional Service Award at the SWACUHO annual conference.

2014-2015 President: Diane BrittinghamUniversity of Oklahoma

President-Elect Kenny Mauk, University of HoustonPast-President, Joellen Tipton, Sam Houston State UniversitySecretary, Tanya Massey, Oklahoma State UniversityTreasurer, Curtis Odle, Baylor UniversityArkansas State Director, Beth Eppinger, University ofArkansas-Ft. SmithOklahoma State Director, Chad Martin, Southwest Oklahoma State UniversityTexas State Director, Maggie Guzman, Texas A&M UniversityTechnology Coordinator, Rikki Turner, University of Arkansas-Little RockNewsletter Editor, Whitney Paschall, Texas Tech UniversityUniversity Historian, Dan Mizer, Texas A&M University

The annual conference was held March 1-3, 2015 in Norman, Oklahoma and was hosted by the University of Oklahoma.  The conference theme was, “We’re Doing Fine at 49!,” 303 registered conference guests and 53 exhibitors attended the conference.  Guidebook was once again the program booklet of choice (electronic).  The Embassy Suites and Convention Center provided a great venue for the conference and Kevin Carroll was the key note speaker who delivered a very inspired message.

During the Mid-Year Planning Meeting in October, the Executive Board participated in a context mapping exercise to consider best practices, successes, areas of concern, needs of the Association’s membership, trends and future goals.  This exercise provided great discussion and enlightenment and something which the Executive Board will track going forward. 

The 2014 new professional’s conference, SWACUHO-U, was held at University of Texas-Dallas on September 26th, where there were 31 attendees and 9 presenters. The CHO Workshop was hosted in San Marcos by Texas State University on November 6th & 7th with 44 registered in attendance.

The “Mid-Level Mixology” (Mid-Level Drive-in Conference) was held at University of Texas-Dallas on June 11th and 12th with 16 conference participants and 6 presenters. 

Congratulations to Sean Duggan, of Texas Tech University, for being honored with the James L. Gibson Exceptional Service Award at the annual conference! 

James L. Gibson Exceptional Service Award

1974 Jim Gibson1976 Nevada Blackburn & Gene Ward1982 Bruce Gurd1985 Phil Bridger1987 Tom Penett1989 Frank Cloud & Bob Cooke1993 Julie Wiksten1995 Kent Sampson1997 Nancy Murphy-Chadwick1998 Bambi Harris1999 Chuck Colby2002 Nyla Ptomey2003 Bob Huss2004 E. Thayne King2005 Susan Austin & J Courson2006 Tom Murray2007 John White2009 Dan Mizer2013 Susan Strobel Hogan2014 Debbie S. Gentry 2015 Sean Duggan

Tom Penett Outstanding Vendor Service Award

1998 David Kent, Sr., WEB ServicesT.O. Allen, Collegiate Products, Inc.

2000 Lee Thompson, Sr., Southwest Contract2002 Andi Cross, Postcraft2003 Gary Street, Apartment Furnishings2004 Diane Cline, Web Services2005 Bruce McNabb, Tadus-C&A Floor Coverings2006 Lee Thompson, Jr., Southwest Contract2008 Mary Patrick, Mustang Rentals2015 Trey Stoermer, Southwest Contract

Bob Cooke Distinguished Service Award

1993 Bob Huss, Oklahoma State UniversityEstella Harper, University of Texas-AustinCarolyn Sue Wells, Southwest Texas State University

1994 Joane Dickerson, Arkansas State UniversityBetty Chafton, University of Central ArkansasIris Tilmon, Texas A&M UniversityRicky Early, University of Texas-Austin

1995 Elisabeth Warren, University of North TexasCarolyn Smith, University of Central ArkansasRichard Kennedy, University of Texas-AustinMildred Custer, Southern Methodist University

1996 Gary Roberts, University of Central ArkansasJanice Daman, University of Texas-AustinD’nese Haddox, Stephen F Austin State UniversityLillian Lovelady, Southern Methodist UniversityBrian Montgomery, Southwest Texas State UniversityTom Murray, Texas A&M UniversityBambi Jo Harris, Texas Women’s UniversityRobert F. Williams, Oklahoma State University

1997 J Courson, Southern Arkansas UniversitySusan Austin, Southern Methodist UniversityPaul Giessen, University of TulsaDonna Elliott, University of Central ArkansasRodney Blagg, University of North TexasMildred Whitley, University of TexasElfrieda Hopkins, Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee

1998 Rodney McKenzie, University of TexasE. Thayne King, Sam Houston State UniversityPatsy Wahnee, Oklahoma State University-OkmulgeeHelen Adkins, University of OklahomaRobbie Fulmer, University of Central ArkansasDiana Forson, University of North Texas

1999 David Annis, University of OklahomaOpal Klaehn, University of Texas-AustinMargaret Lambert, University of North TexasOra O’Neal, Sam Houston State University

2000 Juanita L. Burns, Southern Methodist UniversityAnnie Dawson, University of North TexasTonya Gilbeaux, Texas Woman’s UniversityMary Ruth Jones, Texas Christian UniversityDan Mizer, Texas A&M UniversityCheryl Pritchard, Texas Tech UniversityDr. David F. Schrage, University of OklahomaMary Ellen Sims, Sam Houston State UniversityThomas Walker, University of Texas-Austin

2001 Wayne Bennett, Sam Houston State UniversityMarie Cotten, Southern Methodist UniversityDoug Garrard, University of Texas-AustinLoye Dawn Hunt, University of ArkansasAlice Scott, Texas Tech UniversityDr. Cindy Stride, University of North TexasAshley Watson, Stephen F. Austin State University

2001 Amy Ellison, Texas Tech UniversityCharlie Mae Green, University of HoustonMary Harper, University of Texas-AustinJeff Johnson, University of Texas at ArlingtonRita Malaer, Texas Lutheran UniversityGabi Rios-Fraticelli, Southwest Texas State UniversityCarolyn Seligman, University of North Texas

2002 Erma Daye, Texas Tech UniversityJorge Carlos Lozano Lain, ITESMJim Short, Century Campus Housing Management, L.P.Joellen N. Tipton, Sam Houston State University

2004 Jonathan Lopez, TexasChristina Bomar, University of Texas at AustinMicky Allen, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityPaula Snow, UniversitySean P. Duggan, Texas Tech University

2005 Paulette English, Texas Tech UniversityGloria Allen, University of Texas at AustinJan Franks, Southern Arkansas UniversityFlorence Johnson, University of Arkansas – FayettevilleTiffany Fears, University of North TexasPeter Ted Ingwersen, Texas State University – San MarcosSusan Strobel Hogan, Southern Methodist University

2006 Ann Weir, Blinn CollegeDana Grant, Sam Houston State UniversityGaylee Horton, University of Texas-AustinShirley Gilmore, Texas Tech University

2007 Jamie Fein, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityD’uan Green, Texas Tech UniversityRandall L. Porter, University of Texas at AustinCarl Duane Roberts, University of North TexasJanet Roys, Arkansas Tech UniversityMargaret E. Workman, University of Central ArkansasDonna Harrison, Southern Methodist University

2008 Lewis Christopher Collins, University of Central Arkansas2007Joni Page Cook, Texas A&M UniversityLequice Herman Kohout, Texas Tech UniversityMaureen M. McGuinness, University of North TexasLaTonya “LT” Robinson, University of Texas-AustinCharlotte”Charley” Sanders, Sam Houston State University

2009 Norma Frentrup, Southern Methodist UniversityMark McVay, Texas Tech UniversitySharon Miller, University of North TexasJesus Reza, University of Texas-AustinTheresa Yackeyonny, University of Texas-San Antonio Campus Living Villages

2010 Bonnie Morris, Texas Tech University Malik Crowder, University of Texas-AustinKim Baaechtel, Sam Houston State University Billy C. Ward, Arkansas State University Alice Touchstone, Southern Methodist University

2011 Brenda Hawkins, Arkansas State University Danny Driskel, Oklahoma State University Dale Blevins, Texas Tech UniversityJames Fairchild, University of North TexasScott Meyer, University of Texas-Austin

2012 Johnnie-Margaret McConnell, University of Oklahoma Laurie Mackey, University of Texas-AustinMichael Silvaggio, University of North TexasTonya Gilbeaux, Texas Woman’s UniverstiyGenella McCarroll, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro Michael Krenz, Texas A&M University

2013 Beverley Mixon, Arkansas State University-JoneboroMeredith Maddox, Texas Woman’s University Donna Foster, Texas Tech UniversityBilly Roussel, University of North Texas

2014 Eugene Frier, University of North TexasCourtney Howard, University of Texas-AustinChuck Thetford, Texas Woman’s University

2015 Jennifer Walker, University of Texas-AustinTeresa Simpson, Texas Tech University

Gene Ward Outstanding Student Leader

2005 Aaron Berg, University of TulsaJennifer Heiner, Texas A&M UniversityJay Wylie, Southern Arkansas University

2006 Valorie Lankford, North Central Texas CollegeBrandon Dubose, Stephen F. Austin State CollegeSara Mansker, University of Arkansas

2007 Genevieve Girard, University of Central ArkansasDavid Feiser, University of North TexasRosa Phifer, Texas Tech University

2008 Brian Martinez, University of Texas-Pan AmericanMiranda Rodriguez, Texas Tech UniversityDeleea Allcorn, Oklahoma State UniversityJason Hogan, University of Arkansas

2009 Kellen McAnulty, Texas Tech UniversityElyze Davis, Texas Woman’s UniversityRebecca Williamson, University of ArkansasNicholas Holmes, University of Oklahoma

2010 Heather Santi, Texas Christian UniversityRachel Rachel, University of North TexasKali Ross, Oklahoma State UniversityAdrian Everett, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

2011 La Keesha Murrill, Arkansas Tech UniversityMegan Hadley, Oklahoma State UniversityAudrey Batista, Texas Tech University

2012 Bridgitte Castorino, University of OklahomaKeith Guerrero, University of North TexasCameron P. Mussar, University of Arkansas-FayettevilleEthan Patrick, Southern Methodist University

2013 Tyler Priest, University of Arkansas-FayettevilleStephane Tchang, Oklahoma State UniversityRachel McGee, University of North TexasEvan Taylor, Southern Methodist University

2014 Rebecca Wheeley, University of Arkansas-Fort SmithTyler Loveday, Oklahoma State UniversityKasey Kram, Texas A&M UniversityAnna Dalfonso, University of North Texas

2015 Taylor Duvall, Arkansas State UniversityQuan Phan, University of OklahomaJoshua Hutchison, Texas Tech University Grayson Stidham, University of Texas-Arlington

Bob Huss Outstanding Graduate Student Award

2005 Nichole Fest, University of Central ArkansasKeith Wickliffe, Texas A&M University

2006 Chassity Scott, Arkansas Tech University

2007 Sarah E. Mathis, University of North TexasDaniel N. Glassman, University of Central Arkansas

2008 Clint-Michael Reneau, Texas State UniversityRyan M. Miller, Texas Tech UniversityDanielle L. Joanette, University of Central ArkansasErica C. Smith, Oklahoma State University

2009 Tamika Wordlow, University of ArkansasKristen Armstrong, Oklahoma State UniversityKaren Magness, Texas Tech UniversityLori Burns, University of Oklahoma

2010 Daeond Palmer, Sam Houston State UniversityJediah Cummins, Texas Tech UniversityAshley Fisher, Oklahoma State UniversityJimmie Lampley, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

2011 Andrea Allan, Arkansas Tech UniversityEmmaLe Davis, University of OklahomaCassandra Schmiling, Texas Tech University

2012 Ben Taylor, University of North TexasLaura Lambeth, Texas Tech UniversityJacob Sherry, Arkansas State UniversityEric Garrison, Oklahoma State University

2013 Amanda Morales, Arkansas State University-JonesboroCat Polivoda, Texas A&M University-Commerce Dustin Killpack, Texas Tech University Amanda Kuster, University of Central ArkansasSarah Kaminski, University of OklahomaJoseph A. Granado, Texas A&M UniversityMorgan Bradford, Texas Tech University

2014 Amanda Kuster, University of Central ArkansasSarah Kaminski, University of OklahomaJoseph A. Granado, Texas A&M UniversityMorgan Bradford, Texas Tech University

2015 Adam Iserman, University of Central ArkansasLena Tenney, University of OklahomaTaylor Morgan, University of North TexasShelby Vinson, Texas Tech University

The Frank Cloud Award of Excellence

1975 University of Texas-Austin1976 University of Arkansas1977 University of Houston1978 University of Arkansas1979 N/A1980 Arkansas State University1981 University of Texas-Austin1982 University of Houston1983 Arkansas State University1984 University of Texas-Austin1985 Texas A&M University1986 Prairie View A&M1987 Southwest Texas State University1988 Oklahoma State University1989 Oklahoma State University1990 Sam Houston State University1991 University of Texas-Austin1992 Sam Houston State University1993 Southwest Texas State University1994 University of Texas-Austin1995 Texas Tech University1996 Southwest Texas State University1997 Texas Tech University1998 University of Central Arkansas1999 University of Central Arkansas2000 Texas Woman’s University2001 Texas Tech University2002 Southwest Texas State University2003 University of Arkansas2004 Southern Methodist University2005 West Texas A & M University2006 University of Central Arkansas2007 None2008 None

The Frank Cloud Award of Excellence

2009 University of Texas-Austin2010 None2011 Arkansas State University 2012 None2013 None2014 None2015 Sam Houston State University

Frank Cloud Award of Excellence Themes

1974 Residence Hall Staff and Training1975 Programs and Activities1976 Summer Conference Operations1977 Custodial Training and Services1978 Student Involvement1979 Custodial Services1980 Communications1981 Safety and Security1982 RA Selection and Training1983 Environmental Planning1984 Computer Programs1985 Programming1986 Staff Development1987 Community Service1988 Residence Life and Campus Health Issues1989 Retention of Students in the Residence Halls1990 Academic Commitment in the Residence Halls1991 Innovative Resident Services1992 Promoting Diversity in Residence Life1993 Mentoring Programs for At-risk College Students1994 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs1995 Developing Leaders through Residence Life1996 Building and Developing the Residence Hall Community1997 Staff Training and Development1998 Residence Life Orientation Programs1999 Residence Life Accountability Issues2000 New Academic Initiatives in Residence Life2001 Safety & Security Issues in Housing2002 Behavior Education & Judicial Process in Residence Life2003 Staff Recruitment and Retention2004 Crisis Response Plan within Housing & Residence Life2005 Solicitation, Utilization, & Implementation of Input2006 Living Learning Communities2007 None2008 None2009 Sustainability

Frank Cloud Award of Excellence Themes

2010 None2011 Recognition in Student Housing 2012 None2013 None2014 None2015 Resident Education Services

Diversity Award – Individual

2005 Von Eaglin, University of North Texas2006 Charlotte Strickland, University of Central Arkansas2007 Kerry Hooks, Texas Tech University2008 Melanie Sawyer, University of North Texas 2009 Christopher Ruiz, Texas Tech University2010 Sarah Peoples, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 2011 Kalup Phillips, Arkansas State University 2012 Gloria Allen, University of Texas-Austin

Philemon Brown, University of Texas-Austin2013 Dustin Grabsch, Texas Tech University2014 Markus Harris, University of North Texas 2015 Melissa Cook, Texas Tech University

Diversity Award-Institutional

2005 Southern Methodist University2006 North Central Texas College2007 Texas Tech University2008 University of Texas-Austin2009 University of Arkansas2010 Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 2011 Arkansas State University 2012 University of Arkansas-Fayetteville 2013 Arkansas State University-Jonesboro2014 Arkansas State University-Jonesboro 2015 University of Arkansas

Nancy Murphy-Chadwick New Professional of Distinction

2005 Jessica Bowman, Southern Methodist University2006 Michelle Anderson, University of Central Arkansas2007 Krystal Peralez, University of Texas at Austin2008 John Michael Seals, University of Arkansas2009 Alvin Curette, University of Texas-Austin2010 Craig Kuehnert, Texas Tech University 2011 Michael de la Cruz, University of Oklahoma 2012 Sabrina Billey, Texas State University2013 John Wright, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

Leslie Williams, Texas Tech University2014 Melissa Turner, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

Jessica Crabaugh, Oklahoma State University

2015 Amanda Knutson, Texas Tech UniversityMargaux Ring, University of Texas- Arlington

Annual ConferencesDATE THEME HOST CITY PRESIDENTFebruary 24-25, 1966 Housing in Higher Education Southern Methodist

UniversityDallas Mack Adams

February 23-24, 1967 Teepees to Towers Oklahoma State University Stillwater Robert Jones

February 1-2, 1968 Loyola, St. Mary’s New Orleans Guy Moore

January 30-Feb 1, 1969 Hendrix College and U of Arkansas

Hot Springs Abe Hesser

February 18-20, 1970 SWACUHO 70 University of Houston Houston Don MooreFebruary 17-19, 1971 OU Med Center Oklahoma City Bruce Gurd

February 16-18, 1972 Housing on the Move North Texas State University Dallas Jim Gibson

February 7-9, 1973 Tulane New Orleans Bill Strickland

February 6-8, 1974 Happiness is a Full House University of Texas Austin Austin Nevada BlackburnFebruary 5-7, 1975 Come Alive in 75 UA, HSU Fayetteville Robert PattersonFebruary 11-13, 1976 Spirit of 76: Today’s

Challenge for Tomorrow’s World

Texas Tech Lubbock Merv Stelter

February 9-11, 1977 Diversity in a new Era Oklahoma State Stillwater Don Pope

February 8-10, 1978 Communicate in 78 Southern Methodist University

Dallas Bob Cooke

February 7-9, 1979 Issues & Answers in 79 Northeast Louisiana University

Monroe Jerry Stewart

February 6-8, 1980 The Future in Now North Texas State University Denton Wyl Parker

February 11-13, 1981 Building Tomorrow’s Program Today

University of Texas Austin Austin Kent Sampson

February 3-5, 1982 Student Development Professionals: Innovators for the Future

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Frank Cloud

March 2-4, 1983 Mission 83: Student Development &Management

University of Oklahoma Norman Jim Peterson

March 28-30, 1984 Decisions and Strategies: Accent of the Future

Baylor Waco Don Wisthuff

March 6-8, 1985 Reunion 85: Balancing People and Priorities

Texas A&M University College Station Nancy Murphy-Chadwick

March 5-7, 1986 Planning for a New Tomorrow

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Gene Ward

March 1-4, 1987 Challenges and Opportunities University of Tulsa Tulsa Nyla PtomeyFebruary 28-March 2,1988 New Horizons, New Visions Angelo State San Angelo Chuck ColbyMarch 5-7, 1989 Groundwork for the Future UCA, SAU Hot Springs Jim BurkhalterFebruary 24-28, 1990 The Commitment Continues University of Houston Houston Julie Wiksten

March 3-6, 1991 Blazing a Trail of Ideas NSU, CSU, OSU-Okmulgee Oklahoma City Julie Wiksten

February 23-25, 1992 Expand the Limits University of Texas Austin Austin Bob Huss

February 21-23, 1993 Enhancing the Spectrum of Professionalism

SAU, UALR, UAM, AC Little Rock Jill Eckardt

March 6-8, 1994 A Touch of West Texas Texas Tech Lubbock J Courson

February 26-28, 1995 Perspectives of the Past, Promises of the Future

Cameron, ECU, Oklahoma City Bambi Harris

March 3-6, 1996 Spring Training UTA, TCU, SMU Arlington E. Thayne King

February 23-25, 1997 All I Really Need to Know I Learned at SWACUHO 97

University of Central Arkansas

Hot Springs Dana Christman

February 22-25, 1998 Catch the Spirit Texas A&M University College Station John White

March 1-4, 1999 It’s Time Oklahoma State University Wagoner Tom Murray

February 20-22, 2000 Oh, the Places We Can Go University of North Texas Fort Worth Betsy WarrenFebruary 20-24, 2001 Tapestries: Weaving the

Future for SuccessUniversity of Arkansas Fayetteville Joanne Smith

February 24-27, 2002 Viva SWACUHO Our Lady of the Lake, Schreiner, SWT, St. Mary’s, Trinity, Incarnate Word, UTSA, CCHM

San Antonio Peg Layton

February 22-25, 2003 Rediscover the Spirit of the Southwest

University of Tulsa Tulsa Cindy Stride

February 22-25, 2004 Make It Happen Midwestern State U Wichita Falls TheresaYackeyonnyFebruary 14-18, 2005 Reunion on the River UALR, SAU Little Rock David Mayes

February 26-28, 2006 Fusion ideas – cultures –living communities

Century CampusHousing Mgt.Sam Houston State U

Houston Duane Roberts

February 24-28, 2007 Bricks & Buffalo OSU, UCO, USAO, ECU, SOSU, NESU

Oklahoma City Douglas Hallenbeck

February 23-25, 2008 Sculpting the Future TCU, SMU, UTA, TAMU-C, TWU, AC

Frisco Debbie Gentry

February 22-24, 2009 Center YourselfEmpower OthersFind Balance

UCA, ASU, ATU Hot Springs Dana Grant

February 14-16, 2010 Keep SWACUHO W.E.I.R.D. Where Everything Is Radically Different

University of Texas Austin Doug Garrard

February 20-23, 2011 Where Will the Road Take You?

Oklahoma State University Tulsa Susan Strobel Hogan

March 4-7, 2012 Standing Ready for Our Students

Texas A&M University College Station Sean Duggan

February 24-27, 2013Bridges Build Connect Maintain

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville & University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith

Rogers, AR Kyle Estes

February 16-19, 2014 Connecting in Cowtown Texas Christian University & University of Texas at Arlington

Fort Worth, TX Joellen Tipton

March 1-3, 2015 We’re Doing Fine at 49 University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Diane Brittingham