Why Use Consensus
A guide to why consensus is used among co-ops, and how it is effectively used and facilitated.
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Working With the Mainstream Media
This handout was contributed by Michael Gregor of Kalamazoo Collective Housing for a workshop presented at NASCO's 2008 Cooperative Education and Training Institute.
Facilitation Tools
Techniques for problem solving in meetings.
Filing for Tax Exemption
Document describing the process/options for applying for tax exemption in the United States.
Four Roles of a Facilitator
Four roles of a facilitator at group meetings.
Getting Past Ageism
A handout on ways to counteract ageism (oppression of young and old people).
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Group Roles
A list of both positive and negative group roles
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Guidelines for Expansion
Table of Contents
Strategies for Expansion 2
Obtaining Financing 7
Financing Sources 8
Appendices
A: Property Information 10
B: Pro Forma: 505 West Green Street 12
Hasten Slowly, and Soon You Will Arrive: The Mysterious Presence of the Student Housing Cooperatives in North America Part 1
The first installment of a book on student co-op history by NASCO's former Executive Director, Jim Jones.
Heterosexual Privilege
A checklist of privileges that apply to heterosexual people.