ABOUT US
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Our organization prides itself on its ability to continuously mix things up. Through assessment strategies and proacive outreach to our membership, partners, and related organizations, we attempt to collaborate in ways that allows an array of interest to be shared.
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Development and collaboration is the name of the game. Through these interests, we are never static in our delivery and continue to hold our membership at the forefront of all things residence life/student affairs/higher ed.
GAGING BEST
PRACTICES
How It Began:
BACHA started back in 1972 when Kevin Duffy (BC), James Ronan (Bentley) and Manny Carreiro (WIT) got together to discuss issues facing college housing professionals. Participation expanded and the group met 3 times a semester each time at a different institution. BACHA hosted its first New England Student Affairs Placement Conference (NESAPC) in 1987.
MISSION
To provide well-rounded and diverse professional and para-professional development opportunities for housing and residence life educators in the Boston area. This will be accomplished by:
1. Supporting student development theories and practices in the residence hall setting.
2. Encouraging the maintenance and improvement of professional standards in the field of housing and residence life.
3. Annually setting and prioritizing goals and objectives.
4. Offering a forum for exchange of ideas and information through conferences, committees, projects and general meetings.
