About NWACUHO
  

 

PURPOSE

The Purpose of NWACUHO

The Northwest Association of College & University Housing Officers is a volunteer organization dedicated to:

  • Contributing to the improvement and coordination of housing and food service operations for students and professional staff in member institutions
  • Sponsoring activities and services which assist its members and provides for them a means of exchanging and distributing professional information and ideas relating to the administration of the physical, social, and educational phases of housing and food services
  • Cooperating with other organizations in the fields of housing, foodservice, and related areas within institutions of higher education
  • Supporting and encouraging the professional development of housing personnel of member

Core Purposes

In 2008, NWACUHO executed a member survey to identify core values and purposes to guide the future of the organization.  Four purposes received overwhelming support and throughout the next year, these purposes will be expanded and implemented:

  • Promote Best Practices
  • Professional Development
  • Collaborative Sharing of Ideas
  • Future Trends

ORGANIZATION

 
Governance Structure
 
NWACUHO is classified by the Internal Revenue Association as an association.  The Association is governed by a volunteer executive committee comprised of elected and appointed members from across the region.

A constitution guides the operation of the executive committee.

NWACUHO is a regional affiliate of the Association for College and University Housing Officers - International (ACUHO-I).  Information on ACUHO-I governance and board positions are available by clicking on the links.

Committees

To effectively perform the work of the association, a number of standing committees exist:

  • Academic Initiatives
  • Connections:  Volunteer & Networking
  • Diversity
  • Financial Advisory
  • New Professionals
  • Newsletter
  • Placement
  • Student Leadership and Involvement

Participation on committees is encouraged for all NWACUHO members as a way to make connections and share resources.  Check out the committee page to get involved.