ACUI Region III

Curious about the ACUI Community Program Team? 👀

Join Cory Headley, Chair of the ACUI Community Program Team, for a virtual information session to learn more about the team’s work, this year’s initiatives, and ways you can get involved!

The Community Program Team creates opportunities for ACUI members to reflect on challenges facing our campuses and profession, explore ideas that strengthen community, and consider how college unions can support student success.

📅 Friday, October 16
🕙 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply want to learn more about the work happening across ACUI, there’s a place for you.

🔗 Register at acui.org/onlinelearning

🤔 Okay, but… what even IS ACUI?

Maybe you’ve heard about ACUI from your supervisor. Maybe you’ve attended a webinar or Regional Conference. Or maybe you’re still wondering what ACUI actually has to offer you.

That’s exactly what this webinar is for. 👏

Join the Region III Student Advisory Board for What’s in it for Me? Making the Most of ACUI & Region III to learn about:

✨ What ACUI is + our mission
💻 Resources available to students
🤝 Ways to connect with the Region III community
🎓 How to make the most of your ACUI experience
🧳 And how to get the most out of the upcoming Regional Conference!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
⏰ 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT
🔗 RSVP through the link in our bio

Whether you’re brand new to ACUI or you’ve been involved for years, you’re welcome here. Come with questions. Leave with ideas, connections, and a better sense of what’s in it for you. 💙

🎓 Want to join us in Jacksonville for ACUI Region III 2026? We may be able to help get you there!

Region III is offering 7 conference registration scholarships for this year’s regional conference at the University of North Florida, October 28–30. 🌴

Scholarships are available for:

✨ 3 Student Attendees
✨ 2 First-Time Professional Attendees
✨ 2 Education Session Presenters

Scholarship recipients will have their conference registration covered. Travel, lodging, and other expenses are the responsibility of the recipient/institution.

📅 Applications are due Monday, October 5, 2026.

If attending Region III 2026 has felt financially out of reach, this opportunity is for you. Apply, tell us why this experience would matter to you, and let Region III help open the door.

🔗 Apply today! https://acuiforms.wufoo.com/forms/z18ger540zyp32x?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUrLhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUPfkM_jg3YRd5S_IPEl_cvs-rNNdKnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABpy9dBRVYWujLWT1cpj-VZkkgwlNeUO1HVd6n6heXCMdcapjaIohFvsVKD3KI_aem_Tn5t1-_AVMwr5fIpIbDzoA

🌊 Ready to Rumble? 🐢

The ACUI Region III Pre-Conference Auction is officially open! From Disney tickets and beach-themed baskets to exclusive conference perks, there's something for everyone! 🏰🏖️⚡🌊

Start bidding today: 2026regioniii.auctria.events

⏰ Don't miss your chance. Bidding closes September 18 at 11:59 PM!

🎤 What makes a presentation more than just a presentation?

Join ACUI Region III for Beyond the Slides: Creating Presentations that Captivate on Friday, September 18!

Sadie Katie Larson will share practical strategies for creating presentations that connect with your audience, hold their attention, and leave a lasting impression—whether you’re presenting at a conference, leading a training, or sharing an idea with your team.

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 11 a.m. ET | 10 a.m. CT
💻 Virtual | Free
🔗 RSVP through the link in our bio

Come ready to rethink what it means to create a presentation that people actually remember. ✨

Presentations

Summertime is often the perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and investing in what comes next. 💜

This summer, these Region III professionals chose to spend part of their summer sharpening their skills and investing in themselves and the future of our profession through ACUI’s signature professional development programs: Aspiring Directors Institute and IPDS New Professionals Seminar.

We are so proud to see colleagues from across the region making the time to learn, connect, and grow. 🪴

Help us recognize these ACUI Region III professionals:
✨ Jeffrey Benson — Georgia State University
✨ Brant Barber — North Carolina Central University
✨ Shamar Barkley — Georgia Institute of Technology
✨ Adeline Bluhm— Georgia Institute of Technology
✨ Jennifer Granados — Georgia Institute of Technology
✨ Sarah Indicott — Appalachian State University
✨ Andrew Mills — Georgia Institute of Technology
✨ Kara Peterson — College of Charleston

Thank you for showing up for yourselves, for one another, and for our profession. We can’t wait to see where you take what you learned next!

🌊 Registration is OPEN for the ACUI Region III Conference: Riding the Waves of Change!

Join us October 28–30 at the University of North Florida for three days of professional development, community building, and connection with fellow student union and campus activities professionals.

🔗 Link in bio to register
HigherEd RidingTheWavesOfChange

🌊 Let's Make Some Waves, Region III! 🌊

Submit your session proposal for the 2026 ACUI Regional Conference — Riding the Waves of Change! Hosted at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL.

Our vision: Experience, Impact, and Identity — helping higher ed professionals navigate the waves of change on our campuses and in our communities.

We welcome proposals on:
✅ Inclusive, welcoming environments
✅ Practical tools & strategies
✅ Belonging during times of change
✅ Feedback & coaching
✅ Retention & team morale
✅ Student staff leadership
✅ Programming & innovation
✅ Leadership development

Your role, institution size, and experience level don't matter, your perspective does.

🗓️ Priority Deadline: August 28
🔗 Submit your proposal today! https://lnkd.in/eJcpuCtt

🌟 We all know one…

The colleague who always shows up. The student who inspires others. The volunteer who goes above and beyond. The advisor who changes lives.

🎸 Nominate that Rockstar!

Regional Award nominations are now open, and we can’t wait to celebrate the outstanding people and programs that make ACUI Region III shine.

✨ Check out the categories, then head to the link below to submit your nomination.

Because great work deserves to be recognized. 💜

Nomination Form: https://acuiforms.wufoo.com/forms/zo1hp9u1dunn5z/

✨ Meet a Volunteer: Brooklyn Barnes ✨

This week we're introducing Brooklyn Barnes, ACUI Region III's Community Engagement Programs Manager and Sr. Coordinator of Facilities & Operations at Vanderbilt University Student Centers.

Whether she's building connections across Region III or supporting students on her own campus, Brooklyn embodies what makes our volunteer community so special.

Thank you, Brooklyn Barnes, for all you do for Region III and the students we serve! 💜

Interested in making connections, growing professionally, and giving back to our region? Message us to connect and get plugged in!