Region VII - ACUI

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Quebec

About Region VII

Communication

Establish and maintain communication pathways and a timetable for regional needs
Create and increase awareness of products and services available from corporate partners
Engage regional members in participation of regional communication and strategies
Demonstrate the value of regional experiences

Connections

Strive to have the most inclusive and diverse experiences and membership within ACUI
Provide excellent scholarship and award opportunities within the region
Maximize the opportunities for members, leaders, and corporate partners to connect
Orient, connect, and continue the engagement of student members at regional and/or international programs, activities, etc.
Celebrate our member institutions, their unions, and our volunteers
Attract former and new institutions to the region and Association

General

Plan thoughtfully and fiscally for the long-term success of the region, its programs, and scholarship longevity
Maximize participation in all recruited opportunities (volunteers, scholarships, awards)

Education

Provide educational programs for professionals and students that create meaningful and valuable takeaways to bring back to their own campus
Deliver a comprehensive calendar of educational events that spans the year, reaches the many different types of members, and crosses all core competencies of the Association in a purposeful and intentional way
Utilize different learning styles and formats in delivering educational offerings
Identify regional experts and experienced members for future and upcoming educational offerings

Transition/History

Ensure that we foster and embrace an ACUI family feel at all regional events
Transition all members into Region VII and identify meaningful experiences that will harbor a regional identity and connection to VII
Engage all regional members in the development of the Region VII story
Capture regional history and records for archival purposes with the intent to honor our past, present, and future

2024: West Chester, Pennsylvania
November 7-9, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, “__ Together”

2023: New Brunswick, New Jersey
November 9–11, Rutgers University–New Brunswick, “Charting Your Course”

2022: Binghamton, New York
Held November 3-5 at Binghamton University, “Ignite Your Why”

2021: Virtual and Washington, D.C.
November 18–19 and December 2–4, University of Maryland, College Park, and Georgetown University, “Advancing Campus Community”

2020: Virtual
November 11–13, “Leading Forward”

2019: Glassboro, New Jersey
November 14–16, Rowan University, “Expanding Our Limits”

2018: State College, Pennsylvania
November 1–3, Pennsylvania State University, “Pride in Our Roots”

2017: Baltimore
November 2-4, University of Maryland–Baltimore County, “Discover Your Anthem”

2016: Pittsburgh
November 11–13, University of Pittsburgh, “Navigating the Current”

2015: Philadelphia
November 12–15, Temple University, “Inspiration Everywhere”

2014: Buffalo, New York
November 6–8, University at Buffalo, “Ground Breaking: Our Journey Begins”

2024–Present
Chrissie Taylor, Rutgers University – Camden

2020-24
Anthony Otero, Rutgers University – New Brunswick

2018–20
Vincent Jackson, University of Delaware

2016–18
Neela Patel, Rutgers University – New Brunswick

2013–16
Michael Patterson, SUNY–New Paltz

Regional Conference

The 2024 Regional Conference at West Chester University has concluded, and we thank everyone who joined us in community together. Applications are currently open to serve on the 2025 Conference Planning Team for our conference at Montclair State University in November 2025. Click the link below to learn more!

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Awards and Scholarships

Congratulations to all of our deserving award winners and scholarship recipients from our 2024 Regional Conference, click the link below to learn more about our award winners or learn more about the scholarship process for the annual conference.

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Volunteer

Looking for a great way to volunteer while building connections with your peers from across the region? ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer, so check them out below and take the next step in your ACUI journey today!

Currently, Region VII is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions:

Note: The submission process is updated this year through our new membership platform—which means applications can autofill with your profile information, be saved as pending for edits until you officially submit, and be stored for your future access. In order to submit an application, you will need to create an account login, if you don’t already have one.

Other Opportunities

The Episodic Volunteer Teams will compose of students, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as professionals. Led by the Regional Leadership Team coordinators, this is a regional volunteer position that has expectations but no official requirements regarding time or attendance. To join one of the teams below, please apply online. The corresponding Regional Leadership Team coordinator will review your application and be in contact regarding this volunteer opportunity.

The Awards and Scholarship Team is a committee of people who will be called upon in mid-October and May to review nominations and submissions for various regional award and scholarship opportunities. If selected, committee members review and provide feedback on submissions/nominations while avoiding personal conflicts of interest. This may be conducted via email and/or conference call.

Members of the Communications Team will:

Be given opportunities to help generate content for regional communication, including but not limited to newsletters, visual communication, and video production.
Volunteer to take on delegated tasks from the communications coordinator and/or web & social media coordinator.
Be asked to commit minimal time throughout the year based on their own availability and interest in graphic design, writing, photography, and editing.

Members of the Educational Program Team will:

participate in educational and online education programs that the region hosts.
volunteer to take on delegated tasks necessary to the successful execution of Region VII educational programming.
have opportunities to work with the inclusivity and online learning coordinators if they require assistance in their education programming.
participate in a monthly conference call led by the educational program coordinator to check in on progress and plans for upcoming programs, and to reflect on past programs.

Members of the Regional Conference Educational Session Review Committee will be called upon some time between late-July and September to review educational sessions submitted for Region VII’s regional conference. This committee should keep in mind ACUI Core Competencies, professional and student interests, and offer a variety of topics to our regional delegates.

Currently, Region VII is starting a new mentorship program for graduate students to help support them in their journey and looking for professionals to volunteer as mentors through a program we are calling OWLS: Opportunity for Wisdom, Learning, & Support. Weare still recruiting mentees and mentors and will begin matching folks toward the end of August. Our hope is that a relationship is formed leading up to the regional conference and we can have an official meet up there! Even if you are not able to make the conference our goal is for graduate students to feel connected to ACUI, learn information that they may not be privy to (such as scholarships, committees, and such), and ultimately feel supported along the way. If you are interested in serving as a mentor or participating as a mentee, please complete the respective forms below.

Mentors – Apply Here

Mentees – Apply Here

Regional Leadership Team

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Anthony Otero
Rutgers University
[email protected]
848.932.8821

2024 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Kraemer Clayton
The George Washington University
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2025 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Serafina Genise
Rutgers University
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BUSINESS MANAGER

Adam Burgman
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Zac Lomas
Rutgers University
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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Dominic Hannon
Daemen University
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RECOGNITION COORDINATOR

Jennifer Keegin
Binghamton University
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

Antonio Talamo
Montclair State University
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INCLUSIVITY COORDINATOR

Eddie Seavers
Ramapo College
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MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR

Megan Waldrop
West Chester University
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR

Chrissie Taylor
Rutgers University – Camden
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STUDENT MEMBER

Allison Chacon-Perez
Montclair State University
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Alex Comly
Temple University
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