NACURH, Inc.
National Association of College and University Residence Halls
History of NACURH
The National Association of College and University Residence Halls, Inc. was founded at Iowa State University at the Midwest Dormitory Conference in 1954. The first meeting was organized as a result of a feeling, on the part of the Iowa State Residence Halls Government, that such an organization was needed to encourage the exchange of information and ideas. Four schools -Iowa State University, University of Colorado, University of Missouri, and University of Northern Iowa were in attendance at this first conference.
The following spring, the organization met on the campus of the University of Missouri. At this time, the name was changed to the Association of College and University Residence Halls. During the 1961 conference at Oklahoma State University, the Inter-Mountain Residence Hall association affiliated with ACURH. At this conference, the organization was renamed the National Association of College and University Residence Halls. (NACURH). With this change, two regional organizations were created within NACURH: the Inter-Mountain (IACURH) and Midwest Affiliates (MACURH).
The organization continued to grow, and at the 1964 National Conference at the University of Denver, three (3) new regions were created: Pacific Coast (PACURH), North Atlantic (NAACURH), and south Atlantic (SAACURH). In 1968, the Midwest region was divided to form the Midwest (MACURH) and the Great Lakes Affiliates (GLACURH). In 1980, the Midwest region was divided again to form the Southwest (SWACURH) region. NACURH's current structure of eight regions came with the last regional split in 1990 when the North Atlantic divided into the Central Atlantic (CAACURH) and the North East Affiliates (NEACURH).
On November 16,1971, NACURH became incorporated under the doctrines of the State of Oklahoma. At that time, regional associates became affiliates to NACURH, Inc. In February of 1972, NACURH designated blue and white as its organizational colors, as well as adopting an official logo. In 1997, NACURH was reorganized as a tax-exempt corporation, allowing for the organization to look into investment of contingency funds to increase long-term financial stability of the organization.
NACURH is a continually evolving organization committed to serving the needs and wants of member institutions. Countless initiatives have been taken during NACURH's history towards making life better for students living in the residence halls. Recent trends such as international expansion and utilizing technology to increase accessibility of information prove that NACURH will continue to serve schools well into the 21st century.
| Date | Event | Conference Site |
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53 - 54 |
Four schools found the Midwest Dormitory Conference |
Iowa State University |
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1954 - 55 |
Name changed to ACURH, Association of College and University Residence Halls |
University of Missouri |
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1955 - 56 |
ACURH had six member institutions; 100 delegates representing 17 schools attended the conference |
University of Colorado |
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1956 - 57 |
ACURH grew to 11 institutions |
University of Nebraska |
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1957 - 58 |
Ten schools attended conference |
Iowa State University |
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1958 - 59 |
Newsletter established; 12 member schools; first promotional brochure published |
University of Missouri |
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1959 - 60 |
13 member schools; National Advisor position created with Albin Yokie from Iowa State University taking the role |
Southern Illinois University |
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1960 - 61 |
National Bylaws ratified, Inter -Mountain Residence Halls Association merges with ACURH; name changes to NACURH; first nationwide regional alignment with IACURH and MACURH |
Oklahoma State University |
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1961 - 62 |
15 schools attended the conference |
Montana State University |
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1962 - 63 |
Tenth Annual Convention, representing 50,000 students in residence halls on 26 campuses |
University of Arizona |
|
1963 - 64 |
NACURH is listed as an educational organization with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare; National Residence Hall Honorary founded; Pacific, North Atlantic and South Atlantic affiliates created |
University of Denver |
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1964 - 65 |
First Residence Hall Month designated as April 1965; 208 delegates from 35 schools at the National Conference |
Washington State University |
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1965 - 66 |
Southern Illinois University |
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1966 - 67 |
Twice tried to get Congress to pass a bill declaring April National Residence Hall Month; 41 member schools including the first Canadian member schools |
University of Kansas |
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1967 - 68 |
500+ delegates from 82 schools attended the National Conference; 130 member schools; first promotional film produced; at the 1968 MACURH Conference the Great Lakes region was established by dividing MACURH |
Penn State University |
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1968 - 69 |
National dues increased from $25 to $50; the word "dorm" was replaced by "residence hall" in the bylaws; the National Information Center was established when files were moved from under the supervision of the National President to a separate office at Iowa State University; NACURH receives a $12,000 grant from the Educational Facilities Laboratories to study architectural facilities in the residence halls |
California State College |
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1969 - 70 |
800+ attended the National Conference; 125 member schools |
Texas Tech University |
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1970 - 71 |
NACURH's Articles of Incorporation and national bylaws were approved; the NIC was established as the national office for NACURH; NACURH and SWANK Motion Picture Company signed a contract for mutual services; the first NACURH Review was published |
Oklahoma State University |
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1971 - 72 |
Nov. 16, 1971, NACURH was officially recognized as a non-profit corporation with a National Board of Directors; School of the Year Award created with Oklahoma State University the first recipient; in February of 1972, the NACURH logo and colors of blue and white were officially adopted |
University of Wisconsin |
|
1972 - 73 |
First contingency fund created |
University of Delaware |
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1973 - 74 |
Major reorganization of NACURH; NIC was bid for the first time, with Eastern Illinois University receiving the office; leadership positions of the NBD changed to the Chairperson and Secretary/Treasurer; the Conference Resource Consultant position was established with Tony Warner from Western Illinois University holding the position |
Illinois State University |
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1974 - 75 |
First annual corporate business meeting held; on-going relationships with Commission III of the American College Personnel Association and the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International created; PACURH realigned to form the Pacific North and Pacific South regions; school display and school spirit awards created |
University of Wisconsin |
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1975 - 76 |
First NCC Handbook published |
Mississippi State University |
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1976 - 77 |
Oklahoma State University |
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1977 - 78 |
The first forward and preamble were added to the bylaws |
Ball State University |
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1978 - 79 |
Silver Anniversary Conference; 900+ delegates; realigned Pacific North Region and South Pacific Region to reform PACURH Region; NACURH. ACUHO-I Program of the Year Created |
Kansas State University |
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1979 - 80 |
Divided Midwest Region to form MACURH and SWACURH; 1,000 attended the National Conference; "Satellite Groups in Residence Halls" from the University of Cincinnati selected as the first POY |
University of North Carolina |
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1980 - 81 |
151 member schools; NACURH affiliated with the Free University Network |
Texas A&M |
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1981 - 82 |
The Association of Alumni & Friends of NACURH (AAFN) is established |
University of Wisconsin |
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1982 - 83 |
1,483 delegates; 205 member schools; first NACURH Network published |
Penn State University |
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1983 - 84 |
First organizational scholarship created |
University of Colorado |
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1984 - 85 |
1,725 delegates at National Conference; Oklahoma State University awarded the first Research Project Award co-sponsored by ACPA for their Resident Lifestyle Survey |
University of Florida |
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1985 - 86 |
NBD approved a contract with Campus Fund Raisers and endorsed their Final Exams Basket program; CFR Outstanding Service Award for a student and the Hallenbeck Service Award for a non-student were created; the NIC adds a Video Tape Library |
University of San Francisco |
|
1986 - 87 |
241 member schools |
Central Michigan University |
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1987 - 88 |
NBD endorsed CFR's Welcome Kit and established a contract with Collegiate Carpets, now known as On Campus Marketing |
University of Wisconsin |
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1988 - 89 |
2,000 delegates at National Conference |
University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University |
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1989 - 90 |
Eastern Michigan University and NACURH receive a federal grant to start the Student Action Team Network |
Southwest Missouri State University |
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1990 - 91 |
North Atlantic Region splits to form CAACURH and NEACURH; National Secretary/Treasurer position split to form National Associate of Administration and National Associate of Finance |
Arizona State University |
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1991 - 92 |
National Publications Office established at the University of Southern California; NACURH adopts its diversity statement |
University of North Dakota |
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1992 - 93 |
SATN becomes official part of NACURH; National Publications Office dissolved for financial reasons |
University of South Carolina |
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1993 - 94 |
40th Anniversary Conference; 2300+ delegates; SATN changes name to SAT; first SAT Headquarters established at New Mexico State University. Bob Tattershall named fifth NACURH Advisor |
Northern Arizona University |
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1994-95 |
MicroFridge, Inc. Endorsed by NACURH; "SATETC" Chapter at Arizona State University is first-ever SAT Chapter of the Year. Cindy Spencer named Conference Resource Consultant |
Virginia Tech |
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1995-96 |
NRHH begins National OTM pin program; 385 member schools |
University of Oklahoma |
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1996-97 |
Tax exempt status gained. SAT Moved to the National Information Center. SAT Regional Representatives required by nationals. |
Ball State University |
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1997-98 |
Bronze Pin Established, NCC Training Track instituted at NACURH Conference, 1st NACURH Corporate Report Developed for Corporate Business Meeting; Intirion Contract Dissolved |
University of Nebraska at Lincoln |
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1998-99 |
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1999-2000 |
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2000-01 |
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2001-02 |
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2002-03 |
University of North Carolina |
|
2003-04 |
50th anniversary conference |
Saint Louis University |
|
2004-05 |
First NACURH national conference held in the NEACURH region |
Syracuse University |
|
2005-06 |
400+ schools affiliated |
University of California, Berkeley |