Welcome to the Florida Housing Officers Group Discussion
Hello to all FHO members—housing professionals, student leaders, and champions of campus community! This is your space to connect, reflect on shared challenges, and learn together. Whether you're making first-year residents feel at home or igniting community spirit through programming, your experiences matter, and this group thrives because of your engagement.
1. Empowering Student Wellness & Behavioral Support
Residential environments are more than places to live—they’re ecosystems of growth, mental health, and belonging. The idea of behavioral wellness reminds us that housing teams often shape climates where students feel seen and supported. What small change—perhaps a stress reduction workshop or mindfulness corner—has made a noticeable difference in your residence hall?
Prompt:What have you introduced lately that helped foster calm, clarity, or connection among your residents?
2. Digital Tools for Engagement & Learning
Our campuses are increasingly digital, and FHO rises to this moment with webinars, roundtables, and virtual peer communities. This digital engagement reflects how innovative platforms make access to training, support, and community more inclusive than ever.
Prompt:Have a favorite virtual event, app, or tool (like last year’s LEAP roundtable)? Tell us what worked—and what features made it feel inclusive and useful.
3. Resilience Through Community Conversations
Halls filled with laughter, occasional home-cooked meals, or mid-semester check-ins… it all builds community resilience. Housing professionals help students weather transitions and life changes—forging environments where growth flourishes.
Prompt:Which everyday interaction or program offered a reminder that we're stronger together—and how did that shape your approach?
4. Networking, Leadership & Professional Growth
From the LEAP Conference to the Annual Fall Meeting, FHO is about more than residence life—it's about leadership, collaboration, and collective learning. These spaces are vital for building the skills and networks that elevate practice statewide.
Prompt:Which session, panel, or conversation from past FHO events stands out as transformative? Why did that connection or insight stay with you?
5. Inclusion in Action — Who’s Missing?
Diversity makes us stronger. Our communities thrive when staff and students of different backgrounds, identities, and roles feel included and empowered. Tools like buddy programs, committee involvement, and mentorships keep FHO's commitment to inclusive engagement alive.
Prompt:Is there a student group, department, or identity you’d like to see amplified in our community? How can we better co-create spaces where everyone belongs?
Weekly Reflection: What Sparked Reflection or Joy This Week?
Share a moment—big or small—that spoke to resilience, insight, or connection.It could be a laugh in a hall meeting, a problem-solving breakthrough, or a peer check-in that lifted spirits.
How to Engage:
Share your wins, challenges, or practical tips
Respond with empathy, curiosity, or encouragement
Suggest topics or resources for roundtables & future webinars
Invite others to join events or committees—your voice helps shape the space
Thank you for being part of this dynamic community. Together, we amplify our impact—from individual floors to campus-wide systems. We’re stronger, more resourceful, and more resilient because of you.
Welcome, and let’s grow together!