Author: Steve Chaplin

Steve Chaplin is managing editor of ACUI’s The Bulletin and manager of the ACUI College Union and Student Activities (CUSA) Evaluation Program. A former newspaper writer, editor, and manager, he has volunteered as a student mentor as a member of the National Association of Science Writers, and received awards for his writing and reporting from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, the Kentucky Education Association, and the Kentucky Press Association.
User Generated Content that Can Increase Engagement and Event Branding
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User Generated Content that Can Increase Engagement and Event Branding

The old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words may still hold true, but more than likely…

Results Announced of the 2019–20 Board of Trustees Election

Results Announced of the 2019–20 Board of Trustees Election

This news update was originally posted December 5, 2019 and has been updated to reflect those individuals beginning terms…

Reflections on 40 years of Designing Student Unions­—An Interview with Architect Paul Knell
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Reflections on 40 years of Designing Student Unions­—An Interview with Architect Paul Knell

Over the last 40 years at WTW Architects, Paul Knell has helped plan and design 116 student unions across…

How to Celebrate Black History Month
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How to Celebrate Black History Month

Create a black business expo, offer research sessions that explore and access genealogy and heritage records, or conduct workshops…

Good Leadership? There’s an App for That
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Good Leadership? There’s an App for That

Using mobile technology as a bridge for connecting leadership education and practices with digitally savvy nillennials and Generation Zers…

Inclusive Leadership
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Inclusive Leadership

There are a number of leadership styles, each uniquely emphasizing different points of focus, frameworks, or actions and behaviors….

Good Leaders Should Have Good Onboarding
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Good Leaders Should Have Good Onboarding

Onboarding is an opportunity not to be missed, whether it virtual, personal, or a combination of both. Student employees…

What’s New in Low-Income Assistance Programs
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What’s New in Low-Income Assistance Programs

Earlier this year students at Sarah Lawrence College were ridiculed by the media after taking over a building and…

Campus Mascots in the Union: Fostering Tradition, Community, and Opportunity
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Campus Mascots in the Union: Fostering Tradition, Community, and Opportunity

Mascots can do wonders toward building image and sculpting long-term value in branding. In and around student unions they…

Understanding Transience and Participation in University Student-Led Food Gardens

Understanding Transience and Participation in University Student-Led Food Gardens

Transience can be a double-edged sword for student union and student organization professionals who work with student volunteers. On…