ACUHO-I News Blog

Most any manager will tell you they are only as good as their staff. So what can you do to attract — and then retain — the best staff possible? That was the question a team of ACUHO-I members approached back in 2004. With the support of the ACUHO-I Foundation, they researched the topic and created a thorough report offering survey results as well as practical advice for better hiring and retention practices. An executive summary of the report is available in handy PDF format as well.

In Orlando Tom Schuermann from Oregon State University and Holley Belch from Indiana University of Pennsylvania took the time to prepare this condensed version of the session they did along with Tom Ellett of New York University and Stephen St. Onge from Clinton Community College of Plattsburg, New York. A good number of attendees turned out to hear about the research and discover what they can do to keep their best and brightest satisfied.

If you’re a manager, what tips and tricks do you have for keeping your staff motivated? And if you’re an entry level professional yourself, what are the elements you look for in a job and a campus? Is being allowed to keep a pet in your campus apartment enough, or are you more interested in professional development opportunities? Fill the comments section with your thoughts. But first, the presentation.