SWACUHO Executive Board Highlights - July 2026
Meeting Overview
Date: July 10, 2026
The Executive Board continued building momentum for the 2026–27 year, with discussions centered on membership recruitment, upcoming programs and events, and future-focused organizational planning. Highlights included launching more personalized membership outreach efforts, exploring a pilot travel grant program, advancing conference planning, and identifying strategic topics for Mid-Year discussions. The Board also approved a Resolution of Commendation for a graduate and received updates from committees across the association.
Key Discussion Areas
Membership & Engagement
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The membership drive is underway, with several institutions already renewing. A correction is being made to membership emails that incorrectly displayed payment dates as expiration dates.
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After discussion, the Board decided not to send mass membership postcards this year. Instead, State Directors will focus on more personalized outreach efforts, including handwritten notes and relationship-based engagement.
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Executive Board members will continue identifying institutions that may benefit from additional encouragement, connection, or support to return as SWACUHO members.
Investing in Members
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Following the cost savings from the Campus Home. Live! Regional Reception, the Board discussed how to reinvest approximately $2,500 back into the membership. A pilot travel grant program is being developed and will be presented at the August Board meeting.
Annual Conference & Mid-Year Planning
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Planning continues for the 2027 Annual Conference, including conversations around social and reception formats, conference app functionality, and registration timelines.
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Planning for the Mid-Year Meeting is well underway, too. Reach out to your Committee Chair if you’re a committee member who should attend Mid-Year.
Organizational Strategy & Financial Planning
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The Board began discussing long-term fiscal philosophies, including reserve targets, conference surpluses, and the possibility of establishing a dedicated emergency fund to support the organization's long-term sustainability.
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Additional Mid-Year discussions will focus on strategic priorities, committee expectations, virtual engagement opportunities, leadership requirements, and the future structure of host institutions and conference planning.
Communications & Technology
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The Communications Committee received approval to move forward with a new Executive Board marketing plan that will feature monthly spotlights of Presidents and State Directors.
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The Board also discussed enhancing website organization, including creating a dedicated Digest section, and simplifying ACUHO-I content.
Awards & Recognition
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The Board unanimously approved a Resolution of Commendation honoring a housing professional graduating with an advanced degree within the region.
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The Awards & Recognition Committee is reviewing award criteria and processes to improve consistency, accessibility, and alignment across recognition programs.
Notable Updates
Voting Items
✅ Approved one resolution honoring housing professionals graduating with advanced degrees across the region.
Treasurer Snapshot
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Fiscal YTD
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Current
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Total Income
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$3,690.00
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Total Expenses
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$9,770.21
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Updated budget details are available via the Treasurer’s shared Google Sheet.
Looking Ahead
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Texas Roundtable — July 28
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Arkansas Roundtable — August 3
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SHO Workshop — October 14–15
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SSLC — November 13–14
Questions or Ideas?
Reach out to your State Director if you would like more information about anything mentioned here!
Arkansas State Director
Leanna Payton
Henderson State University
arkansas@swacuho.org
Oklahoma State Director
Whitney Arbaugh
Northeastern State University
oklahoma@swacuho.org
Texas State Director
Nicholas Brown
East Texas A&M University
texas@swacuho.org
