Webinar: Centralized Event Processes and Services Roundtable

Whether your union or student center manages campus-wide centralized event processes or is embedded within it, the need to efficiently steward campus meeting and event spaces has never been greater. Co-facilitated with the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, this ACUI roundtable will explore best practices for centralized event processes and services, including effective organizational structures, communication, and workflow; maximizing revenue generation while maintaining a commitment to the institution’s educational missions; best practices for ensuring developmental opportunities for students; and managing freedom of expression events. Through this interactive session, participants will be encouraged to contribute their institution’s event and space management policies and share questions for the benefit of all.  

About the Presenters

• Ian Crone is the director of the Student Union at the University of Tennessee. Ian is actively involved in the Association of College Unions International, presently serving as president-elect for the Board of Trustees. Previously, Ian has served on the Education Council, as a regional director, I-LEAD® facilitator, and led the 2015 Annual Conference Program Team. After attending Valparaiso University and Indiana University, Ian worked in unions and student centers at Colorado State University, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Elmhurst College, and Northern Illinois University.   
• Laura Ballou is the assistant dean of student life operations and director of the Campus Center at the University of Rochester. Laura has been a volunteer with ACUI since she joined the Association in 2003 and volunteer roles have included regional director, the Volunteer Development Team chair, and a member of the Board of Trustees. For the past 22 years, she has helped build community for University of Rochester students, faculty, staff, and guests.  

ACUI Core Competencies

• Event Management 
• Facilities Management 
• Student Learning 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:  

• Apply best practices for how institutions prioritize student learning  
• Use centralized event services to monitor and manage freedom of expression events as well as programs with minors and alcohol