Jody StoneA Grand Slam

Hallenbeck Service Award

Eastern Illinois University

GLACURH RLC 2019

Hosted at Indiana University-Bloomington

Table of Contents

Table of Contents 1

Fast Facts 2

Undergraduate and Graduate School 3

Position 4

Accomplishments 5

Advising 6

Professional Affiliations 7

Committee Involvement 8

Awards 9

Hall of Fame Worthy 10

Letters of Support 11-12

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• Jody is a Father and Grandfather

•An avid runner

•Saint Louis Cardinals Fan

•Monticello High School Band Drumline Director

• Jody spent his undergraduate, graduate, and professional career at Eastern Illinois University

Fastball Facts

Jody Stone

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Little League ExperienceUndergraduate and Graduate School

Jody attended Eastern Illinois University for his undergraduate

studies. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Pre-

Law in May of 1993. During his time as an undergraduate at EIU he

was heavily involved with the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and

the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). During his

undergraduate time he served as:

• NRHH Vice President 1992-1993

• EIU Student Senator 1992-1993

• Resident Assistant 1991-1993

• RHA National Communications Coordinator 1990-1991

• Thomas Hall Council President 1990-1991

• Thomas Hall Council Vice President for Public Relations 1990

Jody was also awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 at

GLACURH and NACURH.

Jody also attended EIU for graduate school where he earned a

Masters of Science in Education for College Student Affairs in May

of 1995.

Jody presenting the prestigious Sean R. McKinney Award at the Annual RHA/NRHH Awards Banquet

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Professional PositionSenior Associate Director of Housing and Dining for

Residential Life and Conference Services

As a member of the University Housing and Dining

Services senior Management Team, the Senior Associate

Director of Housing and Dining for Residential

Life/Conference Services has the responsibility to assist

with the overall quality and efficiency of the

administrative activities of the Department of University

Housing and Dining Services, especially as they relate to

the undergraduate residence halls. The Senior Associate

Director is expected to use an approach which balances

sound developmental concepts with a sound

management philosophy in carrying out the duties listed

below. On specific occasions, they may be called upon to

perform additional duties up to and including

coordination and supervision of specific activities for the

Department.

Previous PositionsAssociate Director of Housing for Residential Life and Conference

Services- Eastern Illinois University

Assistant Director of Housing for Residential Life and Conference

Services- Eastern Illinois University

Assistant Director of Housing for Conference Services- Eastern

Illinois University

Resident Director- Eastern Illinois University

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Record Breaking PerformanceAccomplishments at EIU

• Created and implemented the Panther Success Residential

Curriculum which improved on-campus semester grade

point averages from 2.68 to 2.92 through intentional

conversations between RA’s and residents while increasing

faculty-resident engagement.

• Responsible for management strategies and assessment

that led to the heightened satisfaction of on-campus

residents and an increase in on-campus retention for the

past three consecutive years.

• Increased the visual diversity of the residential life staff from

an average of 14% to 32% through encouraging effective

recruitment and retention strategies.

• Employed the use of community standards on residential

floors to foster student investment in the creation of policy

and increased self-regulation throughout residential

communities.

• Implemented programs resulting in the reduction of on-

campus damages.

• Contribute considerably to university committees

responsible for the strategic development and

implementation of programs enhancing student wellness

and success.

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Making it to the Pros Professional Affiliations

ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing

Officers International)• ACUHO-I Foundation Board, Chair-Elect 2017-present

• ACUHO-I Foundation Board, Vice-Chair for the Regional Cabinet 2015-2017

• ACUHO-I Foundation Board, GLACUHO Representative 2013-2015

• ACUHO-I Membership Committee 2012-2013

• ACUHO-I Membership Task Force 2010-2011

• ACUHO-I Public Policy Advisory Committee 2010-2011

• ACUHO-Academic Initiatives Committee Member 2005-2007

GLACUHO (Great Lakes Association of College and University

Housing Officers)• GLACUHO Financial Advisory Board 2010-2015

• GLACUHO Exhibitor Advisory Board 2010-2013

• GLACUHO Past President 2008-2009

• GLACUHO President 2007-2008

• GLACUHO President-Elect 2006-2007

• GLACUHO Exhibitor Liaison 2004-2006

• GLACUHO Residential Facilities Chair 2002-2004

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Jody’s dedication to GLACUHO and ACUHO-I have helped

hundreds, if not thousands, develop skills that helped them

excel in their professional careers.

Coaching the TeamEIU RHA Advisor: 2001-Present

Illinois Residence Hall Association Advisor: 2002-2004

Illinois Residence Hall Association Summer Business

Meeting Conference Host Advisor: 2002

Sigma Chi Faculty Advisor: 2002-2004

Chair-Illinois State Resident Assistant Association: 1996

Conference Host Advisor: 1996

EIU NRHH Advisor: 1995-1997

Since 2001, Jody has served as an advisor for the Residence Hall

Association at EIU. During his time as advisor in 2005, EIU’s RHA

was recognized as the Regional Chapter of the Year. Jody has

taken on an even more direct role with RHA this year than he has

in recent years by becoming a direct advisor to the executive

board through attending executive board meetings, having one

on one meetings with executive board members, supporting the

executive board and promoting camaraderie and teamwork.

During his time as the NRHH Advisor at EIU, the organization

received the National Chapter of the Year in 1995.

Jody can frequently be found in EIU’s Library Quad on Fridays playing Frisbee with RHA and NRHH Members

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Committee Involvement

Eastern Illinois University

• Chair-Enrollment Management Vitalization 2016-present

• Staff Senate 2016-present

• EIU LGBTQA Advisory Board 2013-present

• EIU Committee on Retention Efforts (CORE) 2009-present

• EIU Sexual Violence Prevention Team 2005-present

• Student Affairs Crisis Management Task Force 2005-present

• EIU Student Support Team 2001-present

• North Central Association Reaccreditation 2013-2015

• Homecoming Steering Committee 2010-2013

• Prowl Academic Committee 2007-2012

• EIU Strategic Planning Committee 2010-2012

• Environmental Health and Safety Committee 2010-2011

• Prowl Task Force 2006-2007

• Chair, Academic Initiatives and Retention Comm.2006-2007

• Alcohol Coalition Task Force 2003-2007

• Co-Chair Graduate Assistant Pro. Development 2005-2007

• Orientation Advisory Board Member 2003-2005

• Student Affairs Technology Committee 2003-2005

• Council on University Planning and Budgeting 2002-2004

• Academic Affairs Retention Committee 2001-2003

• EIU Continuing Education Council 1997-2001

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Awards

College of Education and Professional Studies Alumni Leadership Award 2017Eastern Illinois University

Dr. John E Collins GLACUHO Distinguished Service Award 2016Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers (GLACUHO)

Outstanding Service Award 2005Great Lakes Association of College & University Housing Officers (GLACUHO)

Advisor of the Year 2003Great Lakes Affiliate of College & University Residence Halls (GLACURH)

Jody speaking at the annual RHA/NRHH Awards Banquet at which he awards several awards and scholarships for upcoming student leaders

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“Jody has been an active and valuable member of the university community since his time as a

young professional. His insight and leadership has been invaluable to Eastern’s Housing and

Dining department and through his participation in numerous campus committees and

university process. In addition to his servant leadership on campus, he has served in many

key professional roles through ACUHO-I and GLACUHO. For decades, Jody has been

dedicated as a student advisor for the Residence Hall Association and the National Residence

Hall Honorary. These organizations continue to be recognized through their state, regional

and national contributions, and for the tremendous impact on the lives of our students. He

has been an outstanding and memorable mentor to hundreds of student leaders and young

professionals. I have no doubt that his legacy at Eastern will be perpetuated by the many

professionals and students he has impacted throughout the years.”- Lynette Drake, Vice

President of Student Affairs EIU

Hall of Fame Worthy

“Jody has helped me and RHA reach new

heights through fantastic support and

dedication”- Valen Fulton, EIU RHA Vice

President of Administration and Finance

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“Jody’s advice and guidance has

helped me serve the residents of EIU

to the best of my ability and develop

personal skills that I will use for the

rest of my life.”- Lexington Mahaffey,

EIU RHA President

To the GLACURH RBD and GLACURH CCs,

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of support for Jody Stone for the Hallenbeck

Service Award at GLACURH RLC 2019. Jody currently serves as one of my advisors for the

Eastern Illinois University Residence Hall Association in which I act as the National

Communications Coordinator. Jody has had a direct impact on my own success, the success of

RHA, and has been an example to all students of being all in for EIU.

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Jody last year when I attended my first RHA meeting as a

new student at EIU. He immediately saw the potential in me and has been crucial to my

development in student leadership and has helped me get to the place that I am today. Jody has

been a fantastic example for me on my journey. His words of encouragement and insightful

advice have helped me develop confidence in myself and motivated me to continue along my

path into student leadership at EIU. Had it not been for Jody and others laying the foundation for

me I would not be where I am today both personally and professionally.

Jody’s impact has reached far beyond my own experience. His commitment to RHA has resulted

in a multitude of success since he began advising in 2001. During his time as and advisor to

RHA the organization has been awarded on the regional level and has served as an amazing

resource for EIU in large part do to Jody’s commitment as an advisor. While I cannot speak

personally for his impact before I arrived on campus, it is clear when I’ve talked to EIU alumni

and others in the University Housing and Dinning Office that Jody has been vital to the success

of RHA. I can personally attest to Jody’s impact on RHA this year as he has acted as my advisor.

RHA has been extremely successful this year as we have hosted successful programs,

conferences, and retreats, supported hall councils, committed ourselves to GLACURH, looked at

improving ourselves as an organization, and how we can best represent students on campus.

None of this would have been possible if Jody were not here to guide us along the journey as we

trailblaze a new path for the future of RHA.

Finally, I would like to address the example that Jody has set for all of the students, faculty, and

alumni at EIU. Eastern Illinois University touts a ballad of being all in it for its students and no

one highlights this more than Jody Stone. Jody has committed his entire career to the

improvement and growth of EIU. I, and so many others, are impressed by his dedication to EIU

as he has spent his undergraduate, graduate, and professional career here and has continually

exceeded expectations. Whenever I think of who I most look up to at EIU it is always Jody due

to his commitment to this university. EIU would not be the home that I know today if it were not

for Jody.

Once again, I am grateful to write this letter of support for Jody Stone for the Hallenbeck Service

Award at GLACURH. I am truly honored to say he is my advisor and believe he is completely

deserving of the Hallenbeck Service Award.

Sincerely,

Ryan Moore

EIU RHA NCC/ICC

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