AFA Annual Meeting 2011 Program Book

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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURINOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 4, 2011

WELCOME

{2-3} Core Competencies and FEA Welcome Letter

{4} Schedule at a Glance

{5} General Information

{6-7} Wednesday Schedule and Events

{8-18} Thursday Schedule and Events

{19-24} Friday Schedule and Events

{25-31} Saturday Schedule and Events

{31} Sunday Schedule and Events

{32} Exhibit Hall Map

{33} Annual Meeting Exhibitors/Sponsors

{34} AFA Foundation Information

{35} Volunteer Planning Meetings

{36} Hotel Maps

AFA MISSIONAFA ENHANCES ITS MEMBERS’ ABILITIES TO FOSTER IMPACTFUL FRATERNITY/SORORITY EXPERIENCES

TABLEPROGRAM BOOK

{2} AFA Annual Meeting

A fraternity/sorority advisor applies student and/or organizational development theory to his/her practice in chal-lenging and supporting organizations and individual members. The advisor also takes advantage of professional development and educational opportunities, and applies that knowledge and awareness to his/her practice. The advisor provides experiential learning opportunities that enhance the education students receive inside the classroom. An advisor provides leadership development and other educational opportunities for undergraduate members and alumni/ae volunteers that promote an open and inclusive learning environment for all participants.

A fraternity/sorority advisor sets and clearly communicates high expectations for chapters as values-based organizations hosted at an institution of higher education and holds members/organizations accountable for their actions. The advisor considers issues of fundamental fairness, equity, and access when developing resources, implementing programs, and enacting community, chapter, and/or organization initiatives. As a result he/she promotes an inclusive and supportive environment, eliminating barriers that discriminate against full participation by all students. An advisor challenges members to live up to their shared organizational values and have these expectations of one another. When necessary, an advisor works with the institution’s and/or inter/national organization’s student disciplinary process. The advisor recognizes students and chapters for their improve-ments and achievements in adhering to their founding principles and institution/organization expectations.

A fraternity/sorority advisor collaborates with and often serves as a liaison among potential members, initiated members, chapter officers, campus administrators, alumni/ae, volunteer advisors, house corporation officers, inter/national organization staff members, and/or inter/national officers. The advisor works with these diverse constituencies on the common goal of positively impacting the reputation and success of the fraternity/sorority community by building partnerships with colleagues and experts to impact positive and inclusive change; sharing information regularly; and maximizing the reach of and access to limited resources. The advisor builds trusting relationships for the betterment of the members and organizations.

A fraternity/sorority advisor guides and facilitates the work of fraternity/sorority chapters and/or governing councils and their respective officers. The advisor provides guidance, training, and resources on various organizational management topics, including, but not limited to, risk management, financial management, and creating an inclusive environment. The advisor assists the organizations in being prepared for unexpected or crisis situations and assists the student leaders in managing these situations and linking them to additional support services as needed. An advisor builds relationships with members to assist them with organiza-tional, academic, or other concerns.

WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME

THE ASSOCIATION OF FRATERNITY/SORORITY ADVISORS is comprised of professionals and volunteers who work on college campuses, work at a

fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters, work for businesses that support fraternity/sorority members, and/or volunteer locally or nationally for

their fraternity/sorority, or for organizations that support fraternities and sororities.

Two of the Association’s primary purposes are professional development and support for members and advocacy for the fraternity/sorority advising

profession; the Core Competencies are designed to further those goals. The cultivation and consistent demonstration of these competencies are

keys to success among professionals and volunteers who work with fraternities and sororities. AFA members are encouraged to strive to continually

strengthen their skills and gain more experience in these areas. In working with fraternities and sororities, the understanding and demonstration of

these competencies will allow advisors to provide undergraduate members with positive fraternity/sorority experiences.

Throughout this document, the word “advisor” is used to refer to those AFA members who work for colleges, universities, and inter/national fraternities

or sororities; and/or who serve in volunteer roles. Look for the following icons throughout the program book, which indicate opportunities to expand

your knowledge and skills in specific areas.

AFA

AFA Annual Meeting {3}

Dear Fellow Professionals,

The relationship between the Fraternity Executives Association and the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors has much history. It dates back to the founding of AFA in 1976 at the 200th anniversary celebration of the fraternal movement in North America in Williamsburg, Virginia.

As fraternity/sorority professionals, we take pride in the impact that we have on our students in developing their leadership skills, as well as providing opportunities for consensus building, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility for their actions.

On behalf of the Fraternity Executives Association, I encourage our members to share freely of their knowledge and experience. Our two associations continue to work collaboratively to develop skills and strengthen commitment to ideals, which pave the pathway to becoming better professionals.

Larry Wiese FEA President 2011–12 Executive Director, Kappa Alpha Order

FEA

A fraternity/sorority advisor maintains accurate and comprehensive records on membership statistics, scholarship achievement, and disciplinary matters. The advisor works with all necessary constituents and partners to resolve any member, organization, and/or institution crisis. An advisor may supervise or oversee student, professional, or volunteer staff. An advisor may have responsibilities in managing, or supporting students in managing, on- or off-campus chapter residential areas, offices, and/or other organization properties to ensure they are accessible and operating properly and safely. An advisor may also assist students in planning events.

A fraternity/sorority advisor uses research to guide practice. The advisor assesses the needs of organizations, engages constituents in strategic planning to set goals for ongoing development and to provide programs and resources for the benefit of chapters and members, and assesses the impact of those initiatives. The advisor maintains knowledge of how current issues and research impact the undergraduate student experience, the chapters, and/or the fraternity/sorority community.

A fraternity/sorority advisor implements new programs that benefit members. An advisor promotes the practical application and effective use of technology to communicate with members, support the positive use of online communities, provide online educational opportunities, and promote an inclusive and accessible fraternity/sorority experience.

A fraternity/sorority advisor is an involved, engaged member of a campus community and/or the interfraternal movement and participates in opportunities for continued professional development through the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and other organizations. An advisor exhibits leadership skills in his/her daily work through critical thinking, risk taking, creativity, and by making values-based decisions. The advisor seeks knowledge to develop increased competence to advance goals of valuing diversity, strengthening inclusion, and promoting social justice. An advisor also shares his/her knowledge and mentors others in the field.

WELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOMEWELCOME


SCHEDULE{see pg. 6–7 for details}

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AFA Foundation Board Meeting9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. AFA Executive Board Meeting11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fireside Chats Information Table11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. First Timers Welcome Table11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Technology Lounge Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Service Opportunity1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Advance Educational Programs1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Graduate Training Track: Essential Skills for Advising Fraternities and Sororities Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Rho Lambda National Honorary

4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Volunteer Development Program and Committee Meetings6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The AFA Connection Kick Off7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Sponsored by Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

8:00 – 8:45 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega Second-Year Case Study Competition Interest Meeting8:00 – 8:45 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega First-Year Case Study Challenge Interest Meeting8:30 – 10:00 p.m. AFA Foundation Reception (by invitation only)9:00 – 9:45 p.m. 2011 Annual Meeting Planning Team, Committees, and Ambassadors Meeting

{see pg. 8–18 for details}

7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. First Timers Informational Gathering8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. AFA Foundation Silent Auction8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fireside Chats Information Table8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. First Timers Welcome Table8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Developmental Resource Center8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Technology Lounge Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Perspectives from Student Affairs Scholars: How Do We Align the Fraternity/Sorority Experience with the Changing Dynamics and Enduring Principles of Higher Education? Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and Foundation

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Educational Programs – Block I11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Educational Programs – Block II1:30 – 5:00 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega First-Year Case Study Challenge Sponsored by Order of Omega

1:30 – 6:30 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega Second-Year Case Study Competition Sponsored by Order of Omega

1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Educational Programs – Block III3:15 – 4:30 p.m. Educational Programs – Block IV4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tweetup4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 2012 Annual Meeting Planning Team Committee Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 2012 Regional Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Team Meeting6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Fireside Chats Meet & Greet: Institution Edition7:30 – 9:00 p.m. First Timers Meal Gathering


8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fireside Chats Information Table 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. AFA Foundation Silent Auction8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Developmental Resource Center8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration (Registration will be closed during the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon)

8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Technology Lounge Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Educational Programs – Block V9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Educational Programs – Block VI10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Meetings12:15 – 2:15 p.m. AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon Sponsored by ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2:15 – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Nominations and Elections Committee Meeting2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Programming Preview4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fireside Chats Sponsored by Fraternal Information and Programming Group

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Project Job Search: Résumé Review and Mock InterviewEvening Various Organization Receptions and Events


8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. AFA Foundation Silent Auction8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Developmental Resource Center8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Technology Lounge Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Educational Programs – Block VII9:15 – 10:30 a.m. General Program, Journey Toward Relevancy: Taking the Next Step in the Right Direction Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Educational Programs – Block VIII1:30 – 3:30 p.m. AFA Business Meeting3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Educational Programs – Block IX5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Graduate Students and Friends Reception Hosted by t.jelke solutions

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Order of Omega Reception Hosted by Order of Omega

7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Closing Banquet Sponsored by the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel

9:30 p.m. Various Organization Receptions and Events

{see pg. 31 for details}

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2012 AFA Executive Board Meeting9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2012 Annual Meeting Planning Leadership Team Meeting


GENERALAnnouncements of a general na-

ture may be made by submitting a written message at AFA Registra-tion. Announcements will either be read from the podium at General Programs or placed in the next daily newsreel.

The AFA Office is located in Westmoreland/Kingsbury, Conference Plaza, Lobby Level. The office will be staffed during all hours that AFA Registration is open.

Awards will be presented on two occasions. Awards for Outstanding Volunteers, Change Initiative, Excellence in Educa-tional Programming, Gayle Webb New Professional, AFA/CoHEASAP Outstanding Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program, Essentials, Oracle, and Perspectives will be presented during the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon on Friday. The Jack L. Anson, Robert H. Shaffer, and Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Awards will be presented during the Closing Banquet on Saturday.

Climate control issues in the meet-ing rooms may be handled by dialing “5000” on a house phone.

In an effort to support sustainabil-ity, a daily newsletter will not be printed. Updates will be communi-cated via an electronic newsreel in various locations for the duration of the Annual Meeting.

Emergencies may be handled by contact-ing the hotel operator or hotel security by dialing “0.”

Evaluations are essential for future planning and for providing presenters with feedback. Please return completed program evaluations to the Annual Meeting volunteer in your program or at the AFA Office. The overall Annual Meeting evaluation will be avail-able electronically after the Annual Meeting. Presenters may receive their program evaluations at AFA Registration the day following the pro-gram. Evaluations for Saturday programs will be available at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Closing Banquet in the AFA Office. (Please note: Evaluations are only available during scheduled Registration times.)

Fraternity and sorority functions are held throughout the Annual Meet-ing. Check the message center for announcements about a special event your group may be hosting/coordinating. Most functions are by invitation only.

Check-in at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel is 4:00 p.m.; check-out is 12:00 p.m.

The last sentence in each educational program description is the primary intended learning out-come. Please keep this in mind as you select and evaluate programs.

Lost and Found is located at the hotel concierge desk, security and housekeeping offices, or the AFA Office.

Tickets are required for the Recognition Luncheon and Closing Banquet. Registrants were required to indicate their participation in these meals on their registration form in order for the Association to have accurate meal guarantees. Meal tickets for guests may be available for purchase at AFA Registration or the AFA Office. If available, tickets must be purchased 48 hours in advance of the event. Refunds for unused tickets are not possible, but those not planning to use their tickets may leave them at AFA Registration for purchase by latecomers.

The Message Center, located in the Landmark Foyer, Conference Plaza, Lobby Level, will provide opportunities for announcing general information to Annual Meeting attendees. If you have a message you wish to leave for an individual attending the meeting, please leave those messages utilizing the hotel voice mail system. Announcements will be removed after the event has occurred. (Please note: Any unclaimed messages will be disposed of at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.)

Nametags must be worn at all times during the Annual Meeting. If a nametag is lost, please check at AFA Registration to see if it has been found or to request a new nametag.

Questions may be directed to the Annual Meeting staff, volunteers, and/or AFA leadership. Staff members and volunteers will be at AFA Registration or in the AFA Office during the AFA Registration hours listed in this program book.

AFA Registration is located at the registra-tion desks in the Landmark Foyer, Conference Plaza, Lobby Level and will serve as the Annual Meeting check-in area as well as the AFA information hub for the duration of the Annual Meeting. See the daily schedules for detailed AFA Registration hours. Annual Meeting pens and lanyards are sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

Through a gracious sponsorship by the Delta Zeta Foundation, in honor of Shelly Brown Dobek, we are once again able to host sign language interpreters at our Annual Meeting.

Need to recharge your bat-tery? Literally. Take a moment and stop by the Technology Lounge, sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK, to check your email, browse the web, and charge your mp3, mobile phone, or other electronic device.


WEDNESDAY{WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30}

Landmark Foyer

Landmark Foyer

Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

(offsite)

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Advance Educational Programs

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Graduate Training Track: Essential Skills for

Landmark 4 Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Rho Lambda National Honorary

3:30 – 7:00 p.m. Gamma Sigma Alpha Board of Directors

4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Volunteer Development Program and

Sponsored by Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

8:00 – 8:45 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega Second-Year Case Study

8:00 – 8:45 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega First-Year Case Study

Parkview (by invitation only)

8:30 – 10:00 p.m. AFA Foundation reception (by invitation only)

9:00 – 9:45 p.m. 2011 Annual Meeting Planning Team,

Portland

Registration for Fireside Chats closed on November 4. However, the Fireside Chats Committee will accommodate onsite requests on a space-available basis.

Stop here with any questions or to obtain information on specific programming for first-time Annual Meeting attendees. Also, sign up for the Thursday night meal gathering or to get information about securing reserved seating with first timers at the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon and the Closing Banquet. Space is limited, so sign up early.


Need to recharge that battery? Stay connected to the office? Thanks to the generous support of CAMPUSPEAK, meeting attendees can do that and more by stopping by the Technology Lounge.

Pre-registration was required to participate in the service opportunity. Participants will meet in the hotel lobby at 12:40 p.m. and walk to the St. Patrick Center, located just blocks away from the AFA Annual Meeting. The Center’s mission is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to persons who are homeless or at the risk of becoming homeless. Individuals who are not able to participate in the service opportunity on Wednesday but would like to support the St. Patrick Center should consider going to McMurphy’s Grill for a meal. McMurphy’s Grill is the first-in-the-nation full-service restaurant for training homeless/men-tally ill clients and is a program of the St. Patrick Center.


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Annual Meeting Advance programs, listed on page 6, required pre-registration. To inquire about whether there is space available in a par-ticular program and find out the associated costs, visit AFA Registration.

Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Rho Lambda National Honorary

Participants in this program will learn concepts and skills related to the following topics: professional and personal relationships, values-based conversations, risk and crisis management, multiculturalism and diversity, and more. This Annual Meeting Advance program is framed by the Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession. The GTT Capstone, a follow-up program specifically for participants of the track, will be held Saturday at 8:00 a.m. This special program will allow time for participants to reflect on their experience and discover ways to continue learning after the Annual Meeting. Gradu-ate students who did not pre-register for the GTT and would like to participate or would like to purchase the GTT binder may visit AFA Registration to see if space is still available.

(FOR ALL 2012 VOLUNTEERS)

This training is required for any volunteer in a leadership or supervi-sory role. It is strongly suggested that all 2012 volunteers attend. The program will give volunteers an overview of the important role they play in leading the Association and provide the opportunity to connect with and learn from other volunteers. Additionally, the program will increase volunteers’ awareness of available volunteer resources, Association policies/procedures, and the AFA Strategic Plan, as well as feature a brief educational presentation. Most committee meetings will occur during the last hour of this program.

The AFA Connection Kick Off is an interactive event designed to help first-time attendees navigate and take ownership of their AFA Annual Meeting experience. All first-time meeting attendees are encouraged to participate to learn more about what AFA and the Annual Meeting have to offer. Participants will become familiar with the Annual Meeting schedule, learn about can’t-miss programs, meet AFA Executive Board members, and discover other available resources. Participants will build a network of colleagues, network with experienced professionals, meet a Connection Captain (Annual Meeting volunteer who can be an on-site resource), and connect with fellow first-time attendees.

Join fraternity/sorority staff, volunteers, Associate members, and campus-based professionals in attendance at this AFA tradition. A great atmosphere and the company of colleagues will set a great tone for the remainder of our time together. Plan to meet friends here.

SECOND-YEAR COMPETITION INTEREST MEETING

FIRST-YEAR CHALLENGE INTEREST MEETING

The AFA/Order of Omega Case Study program is a unique opportunity for graduate students to test their problem-solving skills in the area of fraternity/sorority advising. Pairs will be given a real-life fraternity/sorority scenario that will challenge them to provide the strongest and most resourceful solution before a panel of judges. The three teams deemed to have the best solutions will be recognized and awarded prizes at the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon; winners of the Second-Year Competition will receive cash prizes, and First-Year Challenge winners will win a prize. During Wednesday’s interest meeting, teams will be randomly assigned and receive the case study and presentation time for Thurs-day’s competition. The competition and the challenge are scheduled for Thursday afternoon.(Please note: Participation in the Second-Year Case Study Competi-tion is limited to master’s level students in their final year of study. First-year graduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in the First-Year Case Study Challenge, which follows a similar format to the Second-Year Case Study Competition. More information will be provided at the interest meeting.)

All 2011 Annual Meeting Planning Team Coordinators, committee mem-bers, and Annual Meeting Ambassadors should attend this meeting.


The Developmental Resource Center (DRC) is a dedicated space at the Annual Meeting for attendees to share sample products and programs. More than just recruitment brochures and summer parent mailings, the DRC offers program samples, developmental tools, and resources used successfully each day by colleagues. Attendees are invited to share resources with colleagues by leaving them on the DRC table. (Any materials left by the Closing Banquet will be disposed of at the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.)



Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and Foundation

The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors has set forth a power-ful vision for the fraternal movement, but is it realistic? The question has to be asked, “What will it take for the fraternal movement to be seen as a relevant and valued contributor to higher education?” We have invited Dr. Susan Komives, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, and Dr. Vasti Torres to share their perspectives on this question with us. Dr. Daniel Bureau will moderate this panel presentation and discussion.

THURSDAY{THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1}

(by invitation only)

7:00 – 8:15 a.m. College of William & Mary Fraternity


7:00 – 8:15 a.m. Penn Update Breakfast (by invitation only)

Landmark Foyer

Majestic Foyer

Landmark Foyer

Landmark Foyer

Landmark Foyer


8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Opening Program, Perspectives from Student Affairs Scholars: How Do We Align the Fraternity/Sorority Experience with the Changing Dynamics and Enduring Principles


1:30 – 5 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega First-Year Case

Sponsored by Order of Omega

1:30 – 6:30 p.m. AFA/Order of Omega Second-Year Case


5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 2012 Annual Meeting Planning Team

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. 2012 Regional Membership, Marketing, and

6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Fireside Chats Meet & Greet: Institution

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. First Timers Meal Gathering

SUSAN KOMIVES

TERRELL STRAYHORN

VASTI TORRES

DANIEL BUREAU


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10:15 – 11:15 A.M.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: GIVING VOICE TO FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES IN WASHINGTONLandmark 1 –

WELCOMENicholas Zuniga, AFA Government Relations Chair, [email protected] Peter Smithhisler, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Jane Sutton, NPC Chairman, [email protected] Patrick Alderidice, President of the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee, [email protected]

Since 2001, fraternity and sorority members, alumni/ae, and profes-sionals have lobbied for the Collegiate Housing & Infrastructure Act. The introduction of this legislation began a decade of growth for a government relations program adopted by the NIC, NPC, and AFA. Government relations continues to be of importance to the future of fraternities and sororities with additional issues being researched and addressed. Should fraternities and sororities have a presence in

As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will have a deeper understanding of the importance of a government relations program for all fraternities and sororities.

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENTLandmark 2 –

WELCOMESarah Loge, Spring Hill College, [email protected] Trace Camacho, Michigan State University, [email protected] Robyn Carr, Eastern Illinois University, [email protected] Antonio-Phillip Lytle, Iona College, [email protected]

Assessing student learning is a major part of working in student affairs, and the term “learning outcome” is everywhere. Do you find yourself struggling to develop learning outcomes? Do you find that you have learning outcomes, but have no way to know if they are being met? This program will review the basics of learning outcomes and then go a step further to providing a method to actually assess if the intended outcomes are being met.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will glean a deeper understanding of developing an assessment plan, from creation of learning outcomes through the assessment of those out-comes, allowing them to explain what is needed for a successful plan.

BECOMING A CULTURALLY COMPETENT ADVOCATE FOR THE FRATERNAL COMMUNITYLandmark 3 –

WELCOMEGregory Fontus, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., [email protected]

Are you a culturally competent advocate for students? Can you innately identify with both a historically white Greek-lettered organization and a historically black Greek-lettered organization? Have your own personal biases toward a particular culture ever influence the level of involvement you exude in a multicultural organization? This program is designed to discuss the importance of what a culturally competent administrator is and how being one within your fraternity/sorority affairs office can have a positive impact on student life and engagement. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how identifying with the historical and cultural background of fra-ternities and sororities is a critical component to becoming a culturally competent administrator for advising, advocacy, policy, and practice.

AFA UPDATELandmark 5 –

WELCOMEMonica Miranda Smalls, AFA President, [email protected] Shelly Brown Dobek, AFA President-Elect, [email protected] Kelly Jo Karnes, AFA Past President, [email protected] Thad M. Doyle, AFA Executive Vice President, [email protected] Justin Kirk, AFA Vice President for Administration & Finance, [email protected] Jeremiah Shinn, AFA Vice President for Resource Development, [email protected]

Join AFA Executive Board members in a discussion of the year’s ac-complishments and the desired future for the Association. Ask ques-tions about the myriad changes that have occurred in 2011. Spend time reflecting on the opportunities that lie ahead and learn how you can become engaged in the next chapter of the Association history. As a result of participating in this program, participants will gain insight into the future of the Association on strategic and operational levels. APPRECIATIVE ADVISING: A POSITIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOPING FRATERNITY AND SORORITY COMMUNITY ACTION PLANSLandmark 6 –

WELCOMEDustin Struble, University of South Carolina, [email protected]

For decades, corporations and non-profit organizations have spent millions of dollars and countless hours creating or updating their strategic plans. In more recent years, many institutions similarly have turned to strategic planning to address issues facing college campuses. In order to help fraternity and sorority advisors facilitate a strategic planning process with their chapters and communities, this program will explore how the six phases of Appreciative Advising can be utilized to develop and implement community action plans. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand a framework for strategic planning with fraternity and sorority chapters through use of the Appreciative Advising model.


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WELCOME

Julie Johnson, NPC College Panhellenics Committee Chairman, [email protected] Laura Malley-Schmitt, NPC Release Figure Method Committee Chairman, [email protected]

Ever wondered why your RFM specialist makes the suggestions she does? Do you want to learn about the reasons for format changes, suggestions to improve retention in formal recruitment, how your RFM specialist can help when your campus expands, and the ratio-nale behind the numbers? This presentation will focus on current trends and how to apply them to your campus, including a discussion on new rules effecting recruitment.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain a greater understanding of the reasons to change total, ways to improve retention in formal recruitment, and how your RFM specialist can help when campuses choose to adjust total.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS: LEARNING OUTCOMES-BASED PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT MODEL Majestic A –

WELCOMESara Jahansouz, The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, [email protected] Ashley Faye Baker, The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, [email protected] Jim Hicks, The University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, [email protected]

Student learning is often supported through a series of meaning-ful experiences that take place over a period of time. This session will explore student learning through participation in a panhellenic recruitment program. We will review the process of creating learning outcomes for the varying experiences of pnms, active members, and recruitment counselors; developing meaningful experiences that sup-port student learning throughout the process; and assessing student learning through quantitative and qualitative measures. Findings from a three-year study will be shared.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to develop learning outcomes for experiential programs.

THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP EDUCATION: TWO UNIVERSITIES’ EXPERIENCES IMPLEMENTING FRATERNITY/SORORITY LEADERSHIP COURSESMajestic B –

WELCOME

Christine Haley, University of West Florida, [email protected] Joshua Schutts, University of Southern Mississippi, [email protected] Robin Zimmern, University of West Florida, [email protected]

Recently, there has been a trend on college campuses to create fra-ternity/sorority leadership courses. The development of two courses, one at the University of West Florida and one at University of Southern Mississippi, took this idea to the next level. “Applied Leadership Development” and “Leadership in the Fraternal Movement” give students the opportunity to apply leadership theories and concepts

through a semester-long simulation experience. The presenters will discuss the different strategies and outcomes from both universities.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand why there is a need for leadership education on col-lege campuses, based on current research.

THE MORE YOU PUT INTO IT, THE MORE YOU GET OUT OF IT: THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GENERAL MEMBER Majestic C –

WELCOME

Alex Snowden, Texas State University, [email protected] Larry Long, Michigan State University, [email protected]

When you host a leadership retreat, do only chapter officers attend? Are officers the only ones who are encouraged to attend UIFI or LeaderShape? If so, how do you ensure members who do not serve in formal positions have the opportunity to develop their abilities? This session will highlight research to support the need for non-officer leadership development. The presenters also will discuss strategies for educating the general membership within fraternities and sorori-ties from both a university and organization perspective.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to conceptualize strategies for improving the development of leadership, interpersonal, and personal development skills of fraternity and sorority members who are not officers in their organizations.

EXCLUSIVE OR SELECTIVE MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA:

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WELCOMEJessica Pettitt, I am... Social Justice, [email protected] Jessica Gendron Williams, Phired Up, [email protected] Matt Mattson, Phired Up, [email protected]

Are fraternity/sorority membership practices exclusive or selective? Are we making judgments or decisions about people? How can we give everyone the opportunity for a fraternity/sorority experience, not just those that we closely identify with, while not sacrificing what the organization stands for? This is a tough conversation that can begin at the intersection of tradition and new experiences. Come learn from and dialogue with the social justice expert and the recruitment expert.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand how personal positive and negative bias limits orga-nizations and relationships. FRATSTARS, GAGA, AND GLEEKS: CREATING POWERFUL DEVELOPMENTAL SPACES FOR STUDENTS USING POPULAR CULTURE AND SOCIAL MEDIAMajestic G –

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Corin Wallace, Sigma Sigma Sigma, [email protected] Chris Blackburn, Ohio University, [email protected]

Afraid to admit that you think The Hangover is a funny movie or that Lady Gaga is a genius? Worried that students will see your humanity on Facebook? With the amount of influence pop culture and social media has on students, it is important to use those mediums wisely and with purpose. Movies, marketing, music, and social media may make you concerned about compromising healthy boundaries. The presenters will

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discuss, in a values-focused way, the utility of popular culture. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain strategies to assist them in using social media tools and pop cul-ture references appropriately to create a space for student development.

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Laura Whitney, Delta Upsilon, [email protected] R.J. Woodring, Indiana University, [email protected]

This research explored the promotion of a rape-supportive culture in three distinct environments: a residence hall, football tailgate, and local establishment. Key features of a rape-supportive culture are the acceptance of rape myths, promotion of hegemonic masculinity, and peer support. Findings indicated additional considerations: male-controlled environments, use of women as entertainment, influence of interactions between men, and desensitization of sex. These findings are critical to understanding the recent institutional conversations about violent behaviors and sexual misconduct on campus. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to identify rape-supportive environments within the col-legiate setting.

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Dominic Greene, Northwestern University, [email protected]

This session is targeted toward graduate students entering the final semester/quarter of their program. The session will provide tips and strategies for a successful job search process. Facilitators will provide feedback from seasoned professionals and tools for staying organized throughout the process.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be better equipped to navigate the job search, learn common dos and don’ts, and be prepared to develop strategies for a successful job search.

AFA/EBI FRATERNITY/SORORITY ASSESSMENT INTEREST SESSIONBenton –

WELCOMEDarlena Jones, Educational Benchmarking, Inc., [email protected] Glenn Skaggs, Educational Benchmarking, Inc., [email protected]

Representatives of Educational Benchmarking, Inc. (EBI) welcome current and past participants and others with interest in the AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment to this session. An overview of survey structure and innovative, new analyses will be reviewed. National trends based on the learning outcomes will be presented, followed by an open forum discussion to allow participants to express ideas. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn more about how to apply the information gathered through the assessment process to increase the effectiveness of their pro-grams and initiatives.

FEA ROUNDTABLE: WOMEN’S EXTENSIONParkview –

Beth Conder, Alpha Chi Omega, [email protected]

Sorority headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about Panhellenic extension. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.

FIRST 90 DAYS CAPSTONEAubert –

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Amy Colvin, Alpha Chi Omega, [email protected]

Participants in the 2011 First 90 Days Program, along with coaches and presenters, are invited to attend this Capstone Experience to wrap up the First 90 Days Program experience. Come discuss the relationship between your current role as a fraternity/sorority profes-sional and the Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession and how to sustain a long-term career in fraternity/sorority advising. Participants, coaches, and presenters will be recognized for their work and contributions.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify the relationship between their current role as a frater-nity/sorority professional and the Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession.

11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP ON FIRST-YEAR STUDENTSLandmark 1 –

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William Foran, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Peter Smithhisler, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Mark Frederick, Center for Measuring College Behaviors and Academics, [email protected] Andy Huston, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected]

Independent research complied by the University Learning Outcomes Assessment recently has presented valuable data concerning the impact of fraternity membership on student growth and performance. These findings reveal telling results surrounding several previously questioned areas of the student experience and will help profession-als understand the real impact fraternity membership has on the development of fraternity men. Further discussion will focus on how fraternity/sorority professionals and volunteers can use this informa-tion to positively impact their communities and organizations.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand the impact of fraternity membership on the development of members during the first year of their undergraduate experience.

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WELCOMEAmy Ayres, University of North Texas, [email protected] Megan Petter, OrgSync, [email protected] Daniel Hernandez, University of Texas–Dallas, [email protected] Alex Seltzer, University of North Texas, [email protected]

In the fraternity/sorority world, most efforts and resources are spent recruiting and educating freshmen. While freshmen make up a large portion of new members, this must not be the limit of efforts. Transfer students possess certain college experiences that can enhance com-munities. Additionally, students are coming to campuses with fraternity/sorority affiliation, but have trouble navigating their options. This presen-tation will provide a practical approach to working with transfers who are fraternity/sorority members and those who are not.As a result of participation in this educational program, partici-pants will gain knowledge helpful in meeting the needs of transfer students who already are fraternity/sorority members or have an interest in membership.

PANEL DISCUSSION: PERSPECTIVES FROM DIFFERENT SIDES OF THE CONDUCT TABLELandmark 3 –

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Suzette Walden, Illinois State University, [email protected] Jack Kreman, Delta Tau Delta, [email protected] Laura Whitney, Delta Upsilon, [email protected]

Both AFA and the Association for Student Conduct Administration have included collaboration and partnership among their strate-gic objectives. Collaboration is imperative to the development of students. Education must be consistent among different actors within fraternity/sorority life personnel. This panel discussion will reveal the attitudes, assumptions, and potential synergies within collaborative relationships. Each panel member provides a unique perspective on this concept, but all subscribe to the importance of their establish-ment. Bring your questions to this exciting and interactive session. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will effectively compare and contrast the differing perspectives/politi-cal realities of campus-based and inter/national headquarters-based professionals when addressing chapter conduct issues.

EXAMINING VALUES THROUGH TODAY’S STUDENT DEVELOPMENT THEORIESLandmark 5 –

WELCOMEVasti Torres, Indiana University, [email protected]

Advisors strive to educate fraternity/sorority members on the exposed values of the organization; yet many students don’t grasp how to enact these values in consistent and meaningful ways. This presenta-tion will integrate current research on how college students develop and how organizations socialize members to have the desired shared values that can potentially restrain students’ journey toward self-authorship. Discussion will focus on how to align, support, and challenge the individual development of members. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will explore how activities conducted in the context of fraternities and sororities might either negate or reaffirm espoused values.

IDENTIFYING EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES FOR WORKING WITH FIRST-GENERATION AND ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS IN FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFELandmark 6 –

WELCOMETerrell L. Strayhorn, The Ohio State University, [email protected]

Working effectively with first-generation and ethnic minority students in fraternity/sorority life requires knowledge of evidence-based strategies to promote student success. In this session, the presenter identifies the core issues involved, summarizes recent research rel-evant to this topic, identifies barriers that may limit students’ full par-ticipation, documents the effectiveness of educational practices for working with this population of students, and describes the benefits that can be realized when these conditions are present. Implications for future research and policy also will be highlighted.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will list and describe at least two barriers that might limit the participation of first-generation and ethnic minority students in fraternity/sorority life, as well as effective practices for reducing, if not eliminating, such barriers.

LEADER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT: APPLICATIONS FROM THEORY AND RESEARCHLandmark 7 –

WELCOMESusan R. Komives, University of Maryland–College Park, [email protected]

Life span approaches to leadership development indicate that develop-ing a leader identity is developmental. The Leadership Identity Devel-opment (LID) model and related research will be explored. Participants will identify pedagogical strategies and dimensions the fraternity and sorority experience that promote this identity development. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify education interventions to support leader identity development.

WHAT’S REALLY GOING DOWN ON THE YARDMajestic A –

WELCOMEMichelle Guobadia, University of North Carolina–Charlotte, [email protected] Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University, [email protected] Veronica Hunter, Lehigh University, [email protected] Amy Vojta, Rutgers University, [email protected]

campus-based professionals, the presenters had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of culturally based members about their experience with intake. What they have to say is shocking, but important to consider. Come and learn what students are afraid to tell you as their advisor (campus or fraternity/sorority), but are candidly sharing with others. The presenters will provide you tools to identify issues and start having real conversations with students.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will better understand the mindset of current undergraduates in culturally based organizations as it relates to hazing and the intake process.

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ANALYZING STUDENT LEARNING CULTURE ON TODAY’S COLLEGE CAMPUSESMajestic B –

WELCOMERy Beck, Delta Sigma Phi, [email protected]

Recent research offers insight into the lack of learning that actually takes place on today’s college campuses. As higher education comes under scrutiny for its ability to produce competent and capable graduates, fraternity and sorority organizations must continue to promote a culture of academic success amongst their members. This program will provide analyses on student performance, teacher pedagogy, and higher education learning outcomes. Participants also will have the opportunity to share experiences by relating provided information with their student/member academic culture.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain a greater awareness of current student learning trends on today’s college campuses.

ACCELERATE THE LEARNING IN YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMSMajestic C –

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Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Npower, [email protected] Mark Koepsell, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, [email protected]

Accelerated Learning is not about teaching methods but about the results achieved. The purpose of Accelerated Learning is to maximize the learners’ abilities, to make learning enjoyable and fulfilling, and to contribute to their personal happiness, intelligence, competence, and success. The presenters will discuss the seven guiding principles of Accelerated Learning and demonstrate sample tactics for those principles. This will be a highly interactive session so be prepared to learn from and alongside this session’s community of learners.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to summarize the seven guiding principles of Accelerated Learning and the practical application of those principles in leader-ship development programs.

CREATING SAFE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONSMajestic G –

WELCOMEJackie Petrucci, Bucknell University, [email protected]

What do you do when people aren’t doing what they’re supposed to be doing? This session will use ideas from “Crucial Confrontations” as the premise for creating an environment for conversations about the hard topics. Different programs from one campus will illustrate how the environment and the players affect the conversation. You will learn ways to step out of the conversation, point to your shared purpose, and assure the students that you care about their concerns.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn to describe problems with their students in ways that don’t cause defensiveness while also setting up an environment that is both intentionally safe and non-judgmental.

SOCIAL CLASS, COVERING, AND FRATERNITY LIFEMajestic H –

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Kimberlee Monteaux, University of Vermont, [email protected]

How do fraternity/sorority life professionals enter into conversations regarding social class? Is it a professional’s place to ask how one pays for their dues, or if they can afford the new iPad, Sperry’s, or Lilly dress? Come be a part of a meaningful conversation about the idea of covering and hear tips on how to continue the conversation about class back on your campus. This program will contribute to your knowledge and skills of the invisible and taboo topic of social class. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand what covering means and why this is critical to understand when working to break down class barriers. FEA ROUNDTABLE: MEN’S EXPANSIONBenton –

Michael Smoll, Sigma Tau Gamma, [email protected] Daniel Stockton, Pi Kappa Alpha, [email protected]

Fraternity headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about fraternity expansion. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives. FEA ROUNDTABLE: MEN’S RISK MANAGEMENTParkview –

Blaine Ayers, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, [email protected] Jeffrey Szumanski, Alpha Kappa Lambda, [email protected]

Fraternity headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about risk management for fraternity members. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives. FEA ROUNDTABLE: WOMEN’S RISK MANAGEMENTAubert –

Amy Colvin, Alpha Chi Omega, [email protected] Erin Huffman, Delta Gamma, [email protected]

Sorority headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about risk management for sorority members. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.


Graduate students who attended the First-Year Case Study Challenge Orientation and were assigned to a team will present their solutions before a panel of judges.

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Graduate students who attended the Case Study Competition Orienta-tion and were assigned to a team will present their solutions before a panel of judges.

1:45 – 3:00 P.M.

GRADES ANATOMYLandmark 1 –

WELCOMEAimee Ash, Gamma Sigma Alpha, [email protected] Tony Lake, University of Miami, [email protected] Wes Schaub, Dartmouth College, [email protected] Beth Saul, University of Southern California, [email protected] Greg Mason, University of Central Florida, [email protected]

Academic achievement is a core value of the fraternity/sorority com-munities, but there is never time to critically dissect the issues sur-rounding the topic. It is less enticing than Thursday night television, but promises to be more engaging than that college anatomy course. This interactive program is geared toward campus-based profession-als who wish to view their community’s academic progress differ-ently. Participants will have the opportunity to sign-up for individual consultation and brainstorming with academic achievement “experts” during/following the conference.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will evaluate academic achievement within their own fraternity/soror-ity community.

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO THE NIC STANDARDSLandmark 2 –

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William Foran, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Peter Smithhisler, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Andy Huston, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected] Wade Lowhorn, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected]

The NIC Standards were passed in 2004 and continue to be the primary guidelines for all member organizations. Campus-based chapters, interfraternity councils, and national organizations each have a respon-sibility when it comes to standards compliance. Spend some time with NIC professional staff to talk about how full standards compliance can elevate the fraternity community on your campus.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will leave with the ability to advocate for complete standards compli-ance on their campus and in their community.

DIALOGUE IN FRATERNITY AND SORORITY COMMUNITIESLandmark 3 –

WELCOMEElyse Gambardella, Old Dominion University, [email protected] Thomas Whitcher, Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis, [email protected]

Conversations about social justice and difference can be difficult, often leading to discomfort, disagreements, and conflict amongst in-dividuals. This program explores intergroup dialogue as a mechanism to engage participants in intentional and challenging dialogue sur-rounding social justice. Participants will be expected to interactively engage throughout the program to better understand best practices and examine their knowledge, skills, and comfort level in this area. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify approaches and methods to working with differences, through disagreements and conflicts, by examining theories and actively participating in group simulations.

COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT...WHAT’S LEADERSHIP

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WELCOMEErin Correa, The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose, [email protected] Paul Whatley, James Madison University, [email protected] Jill Courson, James Madison University, [email protected]

Fraternal organizations and campus communities are increasingly challenged by change and a crucial need for strong leaders. One way to ensure maximum effectiveness of leadership development efforts is through the establishment of leadership competencies. Once defined, competencies can be integrated into the work of the organization in a variety of ways. In this interactive program, staff from James Madison University and The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose will share how they utilized competency development to inform strategic plans, competency models, and collegiate member experiences. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand how to develop, validate, and implement a compe-tency model within the community for which they serve.

WORKING WITH THE TEN PERCENTERS: CHALLENGING AND CHANGING TROUBLED AND STRUGGLING CHAPTERSLandmark 7 –

WELCOMEDavid Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., [email protected]

They occupy a disproportionate amount of time: those struggling or troubled chapters that often make professionals say, “If we could just change ____, we’d be much better.” In reality, the culture in these chapters will not change quickly or easily, but it is the culture that must change. Presenters will assess chapter culture, discuss what “better” looks like, and review options to create change ranging from alumni/ae and reorganizations to challenging the good members.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will assess a variety of ways of working with and changing chapters that occupy a significant amount of time.

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NAVIGATING YOUR WAY IN HIGHER EDUCATION AS A PROFESSIONAL OF COLORMajestic A –

WELCOMEDarren Pierre, University of Georgia, [email protected] Veronica Hunter, Lehigh University, [email protected]

Recruiting and sustaining a diverse staff continues to be at the forefront of conversation within higher education. This program will look at the unique needs and experiences of professionals of color, paying particular attention to the experiences of black professionals in student affairs. This engaging presentation will look at current trends and best practices for sustaining the success of not only professionals of color, but also general practitioners in fraternity and sorority advising.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will leave with a greater understanding of needs/experiences of professionals of color.

FUTURE OF A CHAPTER IN CRITICAL CONDITIONMajestic B –

WELCOMEChristian Wiggins, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Kyle Jordan, Appalachian State University, [email protected]

The point at which chapters are closed for operational failures is ambiguous at best. Often campus professionals and headquarters professionals use separate methods to evaluate chapters’ health. Ad-ditionally, the relationship between headquarters and campus profes-sionals often is cultivated too late to make a collaborative decision re-garding the fate of a chapter. Utilizing a case study, this program will provide resources and techniques to evaluate chapter performance, as well as identify strategies for improving the relationship between headquarters/campus professionals.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to distinguish characteristics of a chapter capable of improving compared to a chapter that is best closed through critical assessment, resources, and techniques.

HELPING OTHERS REALIZE THEIR ROCK STAR POTENTIAL: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER VOLUNTEER FACILITATOR MODEL Majestic C –

WELCOMESuzette Walden, Illinois State University, [email protected] Archie Messersmith, Illinois State University, [email protected]

Have you ever sat in the back of a room at a session only to realize that your rock star volunteer was simply not a rock star facilitator? This session is the answer to ensuring you don’t experience that sinking feeling again.The presenters will offer very practical steps and proven techniques to help you train your volunteers to channel their inner rock star to become effective and dynamic facilitators. Turning drab to fab, these solutions will maximize student learning.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to understand training techniques necessary to ensure effective facilitation of educational programming for fraternity/sorority college students.

EXTENSION FROM BEGINNING TO END: A VIEW FROM THE ORGANIZATION SIDEMajestic F –

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Beth Conder, Alpha Chi Omega, [email protected] Melinda Mettler, Sigma Kappa, [email protected] Amber Huston, Delta Sigma Phi, [email protected]

Is your campus thinking about opening for extension? Not sure what this really means, what you have to do, or what works best? Or are you wondering how to prepare your community for adding a new sorority? This session will provide you with tips, ideas, and highlights of how to structure an extension process that is beneficial for the campus and or-ganization and to create a successful partnership with the inter/national organizations looking to establish a chapter on your campus.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to create successful extension processes and to establish a partnership with the institutions.

FROM PARENTAL CODDLING TO EXECUTIVE COACHING: A NEW MODEL FOR CHAPTER ADVISINGMajestic G – WELCOME

Scott Reikofski, University of Pennsylvania, [email protected] Ron Binder, University of Pittsburgh–Bradford, [email protected]

The 2011 Interfraternal Summit examined the future of the fraternal movement, issuing a call for action to re-examine the advisory prac-tices so critical for chapters. This session explores a necessary shift in chapter advising philosophy from “parental monitoring” toward one that is based upon professional coaching that would better prepare leaders and members for success in their chapters and in their professions. Participants will receive exemplary coaching models, discuss methods for enacting the models, and discuss expected outcome shifts.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to examine and discuss an advisory model based more upon professional coaching than maternal/paternal “monitoring.”

@AFA1976 LET’S TALK TECH!Majestic H –

WELCOMEAshley Whitlatch, University of Washington, [email protected] Daniel Miller, Northwestern University, [email protected]

This program reveals emerging technology tools that create effec-tive and efficient ways of working with students. In a world defined by 140-character updates and sound bites, a fraternity/sorority professional has to stay updated, so be prepared to learn about new

for simpler ways to communicate, manage time, or seek out budget-conscious resources, you will leave with answers to help you succeed in the fast-paced world of higher education. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to utilize new and growing technologies to further de-velop their programs at their respective institutions/organizations.

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FEA ROUNDTABLE: NATIONAL PANHELLENIC CONFERENCEBenton –

Nicki Meneley, National Panhellenic Conference, [email protected]

Sorority headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about the National Panhellenic Conference. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.

3:15 – 4:30 P.M.

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE: USEFUL TECHNOLOGIES FOR 2012Landmark 1 –

WELCOMEEmily Perlow, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, [email protected] Dave Conner, The College of New Jersey, [email protected] Allison St. Germain, Delta Zeta, [email protected]

Seeing the workload continually increase? More budget cuts? No relief in sight? Come learn about ways to keep current in the field and sim-plify your daily routine. Back for a fourth consecutive year, this program presents and teaches easy-to-learn and easy-to-use technologies that are inexpensive (or free). No matter how “tech-savvy” you consider yourself, this session will provide you with fresh ideas and effective strategies to stay relevant and advance the fraternal movement.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain a working knowledge of simple and low cost ways to sim-plify their daily routines and workloads.

LET’S GET SERIOUS ABOUT PUTTING AN END TO HAZING: 10 THINGS WE NEED TO DOLandmark 2 –

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Gentry McCreary, University of West Florida, [email protected] Paul Kittle, Auburn University, [email protected] Erle Morring, Behavioral Health Systems, [email protected]

Do you ever feel like a dog chasing your tail when it comes to conver-sations about hazing? Are you a seasoned professional who is tired of having the same conversations year after year about hazing preven-tion? Are you a national staff member looking to break the mold and create new member programs and policies that don’t inevitably lead to hazing? Are you interested in research about hazing? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, come to this session.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn new strategies related to hazing prevention.

TRANSGENDER NEW MEMBERS, TITLE IX, AND WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON OUR CAMPUS!Landmark 3 – WELCOME

Kate Planow, Longwood University, [email protected] Billy Boulden, Longwood University, [email protected] Tom Murphy, Phi Mu Delta Fraternity, [email protected] Kaye Schendel, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, [email protected] Jessica Pettitt, I am…Social Justice, [email protected]

This program will use a facilitated conversation to discuss the involvement of transgendered students in fraternity/sorority life. There are a growing number of students that to do not fit the stereotypical or even the legal definition of “male” and “female.” Title IX, NCAA, and campus and state policies don’t have a consistent definition or procedure to determine actions steps for organizations. As single-sex or single-gendered organizations, it is time to start these conversa-tions before the situation comes knocking. If it can happen in Farm-ville, it can and will happen to you.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be involved in a conversation regarding transgendered students access to fraternity/sorority life and come away with additional resources.

NPC UPDATE: CURRENT TRENDS, LEGISLATION, ETC.Landmark 5 –

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Jane Sutton, NPC Chairman, [email protected]

The NPC values the role of the fraternity/sorority advisor. This program is an opportunity for NPC to update these key professionals on NPC, current trends within NPC, and any recently passed resolutions from the NPC Annual Meeting. This also is a great opportunity for the NPC execu-tive committee to hear feedback from the fraternity/sorority advisors.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain familiarity with NPC’s long-range plan, current trends, and recently passed legislation.

ADOPTING A CHAPTER SERVICES MODEL IN A FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE OFFICE: ONE PATHWAY TO IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNITYLandmark 6 –

WELCOMEShelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University, [email protected] John Mountz, North Carolina State University, [email protected]

Frustrated with the performance of specific chapters on your cam-pus? Wish you could share more with headquarters and volunteers than just membership numbers and grade point average? Feel like you’re only spending time with the chapters in trouble or those win-ning awards and ignoring chapters in the middle? These were some of the reasons North Carolina State University incorporated a Chapter Services Model. Presenters will share the staffing model and strate-gies for designing individual chapter interventions. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how to organize their campus unit, balancing the traditional role of council advising with chapter services to promote individual organizational development.

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PAINTING A BIGGER PICTURE: CREATING INCLUSIVE FRATERNITY/SORORITY COMMUNITIESLandmark 7 – WELCOME

Marilyn Russell, The University of Texas–Austin, [email protected] Cameron Warner, Arizona State University, [email protected] Jaden Felix, The University of Texas–Austin, [email protected] Phil Butler, The University of Texas–Austin, [email protected]

Sorority and fraternity communities are diversifying and expanding. This program will educate participants on the great variety of organizations in the current fraternal realm and emphasize the value of educating students. It also will equip professionals with ways to advise and incor-porate newer organizations into their communities. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will emphasize the importance of inclusion and providing culturally aware advising methods for fraternity/sorority communities.

WHY ARE FRATERNITY MEMBERS MORE

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WELCOMEAlan Nordyke, University of Central Missouri, [email protected] Kathleen Peoples, Drexel University, [email protected] Darlena Jones, Educational Benchmarking, Inc., [email protected]

Is this experience the same for fraternity and sorority members? For the majority of factors (satisfaction and learning outcomes) measured on the AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment, fraternity members rate their experience higher than sorority members. The first question for the profession is, why? The second question is, can the experi-ence for the sorority members be improved? This session explores this phenomena by looking at national data collected via the AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment and through conversations with practitioners from public and private universities.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand how fraternity/sorority professionals at two different institutions use assessment information to understand which factors are rated higher by fraternity members and how to best support sorority members on these factors.

THE AFA MASTER CLASSMajestic C –

WELCOMEKaryn Nishimura Sneath, Npower, [email protected] Shelley Sutherland, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, [email protected] Bill Nelson, University of Iowa, [email protected] Mike Hayes, Washington University in St. Louis, [email protected]

They are the stories you’ve never heard from the people you thought you knew best. Handpicked for their unique impact on AFA and the fraternal advising field, four true modern masters sit down to share the untold stories that have shaped their careers and the greatest life lessons they’ve learned along the way. In an intimate setting, they open up about their successes, failures, triumphs, disappointments, and heartbreaks.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain new best practices, lessons learned, and recommendations for becoming and staying relevant professionals in AFA.

THE REALITIES OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR PROFESSIONALSMajestic F –

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Jonathan Brant, Beta Theta Pi, [email protected] David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, [email protected]

Times are changing, and it seems impossible to ignore thinning financial resources, empty pockets, and outstanding payments. Before getting overwhelmed with the weight of financial decision-making, this session will share useful ideas about effective budget-ing, managing credit, paying down loans, saving for retirement, and charitable giving. This interactive session will provide instruction on how to put all of the pieces of your financial world together, and what each one will do to make you a financial winner.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify their personal financial planning issues and opportunities.

CAMPUS-BASED FRATERNITY ADVISORS KEEPING IT FRESH, IN BALANCE, AND REWARDINGMajestic G –

WELCOMEScott Reikofski, University of Pennsylvania, [email protected]

Campus-based fraternity advising is said to be among the highest burn-out positions in student affairs work, and often campus, advi-sors turn over faster than college generations. But how do long-term professionals maintain high levels of dedication and energy, motivation and inspiration, personal balance, and goal attainment? This highly in-teractive session encourages attendees to share the circumstances and experiences of their sustained and persistent commitment to the field.This program will identify mental health trends as well as develop a framework for responding to problems associated with mental and behavioral health in fraternity and sorority communities.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will examine personal and professional issues of motivation, balance, and energy for those long-term campus-based professionals.

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THURSDAYTHE ART OF BALANCEMajestic H –

WELCOMEKyle Witham, The Leadership Institute-Women with Purpose, [email protected]

Do you ever feel there aren’t enough hours in the day; that you pour yourself out to others and have nothing left for yourself? Society be-lieves the art of balance is accepting the things you must do, spend-ing time on the things you want to do, and eliminating things you feel you should do but aren’t truly necessary. In this interactive workshop, participants will assess their current life balance and develop a plan to live in accordance with their values.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will make plans to modify their current schedule to reflect a more balanced life that aligns with their values.

FEA ROUNDTABLE: NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE STANDARDSBenton –

Jameson Root, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected]

Fraternity headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about the North-American Interfraternity Conference Standards implementation. Come ready to share ideas and best prac-tices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.

Do you follow @afa1976? Have you participated in an #afachat? Join us for the inaugural Annual Meeting Tweetup to meet the friendly faces behind the Twitter handle. At the Tweetup, participants will network, partake in discussion on the topics of the previous #afachats, and brainstorm future chat topics to advance the fraternal movement—140 characters at a time. Bring your creativity,

AFA Associate members contribute in excess of $70,000 each year to the Association. In addition to this generous support, the Associate members offer services that enhance the performance of campuses, chapters, and inter/national organizations. We are pleased to wel-come almost 40 exhibitors to this year’s Annual Meeting. Please join our Associate members and interfraternal partners in the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn more about their various products, resources, and services.

The Fireside Chats Meet & Greet: Institution Edition will be structured with campus-based professionals stationed at tables. Oganization-based professionals and volunteers will be able to seek out an institutional representative with whom they want to meet. While this is a great opportunity to put a face with a name, meet up with an old colleague, or a say quick hello, this is not an appropriate environment for bringing up major issues which you have not scheduled a Fireside Chat to discuss. We encourage you to stop by the institutions’ tables to say hello and introduce yourself. Begin creating those partnerships early. Be sure to stop by to pick up your Fireside Chats schedule. Pre-registration is not required for the Meet & Greet.

Attending the AFA Annual Meeting is an incredible opportunity for you to meet other professionals, especially at mealtime. As you create your Annual Meeting schedule, be sure to pencil in the First Timers Meal Gathering. Joining the First Timers Committee for a meal will help you connect with other colleagues who are new to the Annual Meeting. Make plans to network and enjoy a great meal with other fraternity/sorority professionals from around the country. Please register at the First Timers Welcome Table ahead of time. We look forward to dining with you. (Please note: All participants will pay for their own meals.)


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Landmark Foyer

Majestic Foyer

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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration (Registration will be closed during the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon)


8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Educational Programs – Block V

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Educational Programs – Block VI

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional Meetings (see p. 23 for locations)

Landmark Ballroom Sponsored by ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Nominations and Elections Committee

Sponsored by Fraternal Information

and Programming Group

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Project Job Search: Résumé Review and

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Reception for the Alumni and Friends of Bowling Green State University




Registration will be closed during the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon



8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

FIRST YEAR NPHC TRAININGLandmark 1 –

WELCOMEMartin Hill, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., [email protected] Earl Merritt, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., [email protected]

The presentation is designed to provide helpful hints and tips for first-year advisors of NPHC organizations or the NPHC council. Information on how to create a “safe environment” for discovery and promotion of growth will be discussed. The attendees will receive a checklist of action items to assist in creating a strong bond with NPHC members and promoting the positive growth of the NPHC Council. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be exposed to critical focus areas to assist them in being more successful as an NPHC advisor.

EXPANSION: A FOCUS ON COUNCILS OTHER THAN IFC AND PANHELLENICLandmark 2 –

WELCOMEJessie Stapleton, University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, [email protected] Amber VanLue Johnston, High Point University, [email protected] Jessica Berner Heideman, Rochester Institute of Technology, [email protected]

or council have one? Non-NIC and NPC groups are growing all over the country, but there is little written or presented on how to work with expansion of these groups. Campus-based professionals will gain knowledge on how three different public universities have ap-proached the expansion of these groups, differences in policies, and differences and similarities with NIC and NPC. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will differentiate between campus and council expansion policies for NIC and NPC groups and those for NPHC, NALFO, and MGC groups (if a policy exists on the campus or in the council).

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FRIDAYDITCHING THE BEACH! PLANNING ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAKS THAT ALIGN WITH FRATERNAL VALUESLandmark 3 –

WELCOMECameron Beatty, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., [email protected] Ellen Shertzer, Delta Tau Delta, [email protected] Jon Turk, Tau Kappa Epsilon, [email protected]

This engaging presentation will provide a case study of a fraternity/sorority alternative spring break trip planned at Iowa State University. The purpose of the trip was for students to explore their fraternal values through participating in service in the Indianapolis downtown community. This session will provide participants with strategies to partner with fraternal headquarters staff with the objective of planning an intentional and meaningful alternative spring break experience that enables students to reflect on how they live their fraternal values.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain knowledge from a case study of planning an alternative spring break trip with collaboration from national fraternal headquarters.

FRATERNITY/SORORITY RESEARCH: CONTRIBUTING TO THE KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITYLandmark 5 –

WELCOMEAnita Cory, Washington State University, [email protected] Cassie Gerhardt, University of North Dakota, [email protected] Jami Harrison, Washington State University, [email protected] Gentry McCreary, University of West Florida, [email protected]

Does research seem too difficult or too boring? It doesn’t need to

research as they pursued advanced degrees and learn not only about their topic, but also how you can contribute to the knowledge community through your own research. Topics include perceptions of web-based alcohol programming, student involvement, moral judg-ment and hazing, and leadership identity development, along with the topics you bring to the table. This session is recommended by the Center for the Study of the College Fraternity.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn about several professionals’ recent research and under-stand ways to apply the findings to professional practice.

THE FEMALE FRATERNITY ADVISORLandmark 6 –

WELCOMEChristina Witkowicki, George Washington University, [email protected] Cat Sohor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, [email protected] Su Bartlett McGlone, Tufts University, [email protected]

Can women be effective advisors in male fraternal organizations? There are movements in some of the top men’s organizations for female volunteers and staff members. Many women also serve as the primary advisors to men’s governing councils. What are the benefits or drawbacks to women advising men? This program will discuss current research available, present the trends, discuss some of the successes and challenges female advisors face while working with men’s organi-zations, and identify best practices for their increased effectiveness. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to discuss the positive and negative aspects of female advisors advising fraternity men.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING: WHY FRATERNITY EXPANSION IS LIKE HAVING A BABYLandmark 7 –

WELCOME

Tyler Johansson, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Patrick Romero-Aldaz, University of South Florida, [email protected] Carolyn E. Whittier, Virginia Commonwealth University, [email protected]

What does a fraternity’s expansion planning process and a pregnancy have in common? Both take about nine months, can be a little scary if it’s your first time, and are most successful when there’s good partnership. This program will outline the necessary preparations and resources for a successful fraternity expansion on today’s college campus by utilizing cross-organizational data, as well as a recent expansion case study. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to identify the resources and strategies necessary to prepare an effective fraternity expansion process.

AFA UPDATEMajestic A –

WELCOMEMonica Miranda Smalls, AFA President, [email protected] Shelly Brown Dobek, AFA President-Elect, [email protected] Kelly Jo Karnes, AFA Past President, [email protected] Thad M. Doyle, AFA Executive Vice President, [email protected] Jeremiah Shinn, AFA Vice President for Resource Development, [email protected] Veronica Hunter, AFA Vice President for Membership, [email protected]

Join AFA Executive Board members in a discussion of the year’s ac-complishments and the desired future for the Association. Ask ques-tions about the myriad changes that have occurred in 2011. Spend time reflecting on the opportunities that lie ahead and learn how you can become engaged in the next chapter of the Association history. As a result of participating in this program, participants will gain insight into the future of the Association on strategic and operational levels.

PURPOSEFUL PLANNING: DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT BLUEPRINTMajestic C –

WELCOMEHeather Kirk, Zeta Tau Alpha, [email protected] Jenny Pratt, Alpha Chi Omega, [email protected]

Assessment is not a buzzword. It is the responsibility of fraternity/soror-ity professionals to measure students’ achievement of the intended outcomes and value of the fraternal experience. Yet, it can feel over-whelming unless you plan your work and work your plan. Participants will learn how to create a purposeful and intentional assessment plan to guide the measurement of student learning. They will explore the process to identify outcomes, gather and interpret evidence, and enhance the experience using research-based practices.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how to create a purposeful and intentional assessment plan to guide the measurement of student learning.


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ADVISING TOP DOWN: WHY WE SHOULD WALK AWAY FROM THE BOTTOMMajestic F –

WELCOMESpring-Eve Rosado, Florida Atlantic University, [email protected] Annie Carlson, University of Oregon, [email protected]

In 1999, Mike McRee wrote in Perspectives, “Stop trying to save the dying.” Twelve years later, why do professionals continue to struggle with this concept? By focusing attention on the bottom chapters in communities and organizations, precious resources, time, energy, and intelligence are wasted. Advising strategies that focus on the worst chapters are inherently flawed. If you’re interested in reframing your approach to the fraternal experience, join the presenters for an hon-est dialogue about flipping this paradigm. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will interpret the fraternal experience with a new framework based on the theories of Social Darwinism.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT: WHAT YOU GET FROM THE AFA FOUNDATIONMajestic G –

WELCOME

John Mountz, AFA Foundation, [email protected] Amy Vojta, AFA Foundation, [email protected] Ron Binder, AFA Foundation, [email protected]

“Because You Believe” stickers, silent auction, and scholarships may be what you have seen from the AFA Foundation, but have you ever wondered how they raise money and how they decide how to give it away? Here’s your chance to learn more about the Foundation, its mission to support your professional development, and its future plans. Come spend some time with members of the AFA Foundation Board, ask questions, and learn about this valuable partner in your professional development.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn about the purpose and practices of the AFA Foundation.

HAZING PREVENTION THROUGH A POLICY LENS: ONE CAMPUS’ STORYMajestic H –

WELCOMEKeith Ellis, University of South Carolina, [email protected] David Lowe, Alpha Tau Omega, [email protected]

Hazing prevention policy often is seen on campuses and in organiza-tions as a dusty old document that outlines the rules of hazing. This program will offer an alternative to developing policy that utilizes a prevention framework to create a living document for the entire campus or organization. This program will present the University of Kentucky’s journey through hazing prevention policy development from a professional and student perspective.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how one campus applied a hazing prevention framework to policy development for the entire institution.

FEA ROUNDTABLE: SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGYParkview/Aubert –

Daniel Thompson, Delta Chi, [email protected] Corin Wallace, Sigma Sigma Sigma, [email protected]

Fraternity/sorority headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about social media and technology. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.

9:15 – 10:15 A.M.

MAXIMIZING THE EXPERIENCE: THE VALUE OF SERVICE LEARNING IN FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFELandmark 1 –

WELCOMEJenny Lopez, Sigma Kappa, [email protected] Scott Hillman, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, [email protected]

Service learning initiatives are enriching the experiences of today’s college students across the nation. Through service-learning oppor-tunities, fraternity and sorority members will experience critical think-ing, individual growth, civic engagement, reflection, and the ability to strengthen their communities. This program will provide resources on logistical planning, social justice needs, and educational activities to foster these outcomes.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to design a service-learning trip geared toward fraternity and sorority members.

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WELCOMEPaunita Jones, Alpha Kappa Alpha, [email protected] Jazmyn Pulley, Zeta Phi Beta, [email protected] Cameron Beatty, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., [email protected]

Would you like to come to the “Sip?”—words heard often from culturally based organization’s promotion of a council unity party, featuring tubs of juice with four or five different liquors in it. This program will discuss the inconsistency of risk management amongst institutions and councils by using first-hand accounts from students’ and facilitators’ personal experience. Come learn about multicultural students’ “parties,” dangers of what many advisors do not know, and tools for discussing future risk management policies.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to facilitate a discussion regarding issues of alcohol and risk management behavior within the NPHC community on their cam-puses and challenge students on possible risk management issues.


FRIDAYSISTER-SHIP: LEADING BY EXAMPLELandmark 5 –

WELCOMECassandra Joseph, University of Houston, [email protected] Angela King-Taylor, Middle Tennessee State University, [email protected] Maria Iglesia, University of California–Berkeley, [email protected] Jennifer Jones, Southern Methodist University, [email protected] Jessica Pettitt, I am... Social Justice, [email protected]

Sorority women in culturally based organizations deal with many life challenges such as academic struggles, family concerns, body image issues, discrimination, racism, and sexism, just to name a few. Hear from a panel of professional women from diverse backgrounds on the current issues facing sorority women in culturally based organiza-tions. Using principles from the Student Leadership Practices Inven-tory and StrengthsQuest assessments, best practices for the sorority women as they navigate through these challenges will be discussed.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will explore the ideology and concepts that can promote a healthy balance of academic and social experiences in life for sorority women in culturally based organizations.

THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT: LESSONS IN VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENTLandmark 6 –

WELCOMEMarsha Carrasco Cooper, RISE Partnerships, [email protected] Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, [email protected]

How do you deal with the dictator? The rookie? The politician? The ghost? Alumni volunteers can play any number of roles, but which one is right? And how do you work with each individual? Learn how to cultivate a positive relationship with advisors and keep them engaged in the community. Discover four principles for volunteer development in the 21st century and leave with new techniques for cultivating a stronger advisor base in your own community.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will use four principles for volunteer involvement to strategies for recruiting, training, and managing volunteer advisors.

TEACHING STUDENTS TO DESIGN SANCTIONS THAT WILL CHANGE BEHAVIORLandmark 7 –

WELCOME

Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Kim Novak, NovakTalks, [email protected]

How many times in the past year have your students been faced with the challenge of coming up with sanctions to address chapter or indi-vidual behavior? How many conversations have you been part of where it felt like the sanction assigned was nothing more than a prescribed remedy? In this train-the-trainer session, participants will be taught a sanctioning model intended to truly change behavior, as well as tech-niques for utilizing the model in student conduct board trainings.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to integrate a strategic problem-solving model into chap-ter- and council-level conduct board trainings in order to reframe the sanctioning conversation.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIESMajestic A –

WELCOMEJessica Turuc, Georgia Southern University, [email protected] Whitney Swesey, University of North Carolina–Pembroke, [email protected]

It is understood in the profession that fraternities and sororities were established to provide young men and women with support networks of people who share common interests, similar ideals, and high standards. This includes local chapters who have agreed to hold themselves to higher standards, and it is the presenters’ responsibil-ity to help them. This session will help campus professionals better understand their local organizations, as well as how to foster those relationships and create programming to meet their leadership needs.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how to create successful programs for local organizations and share current practices. MOVING FROM CONSULTANTS WHO “VISIT” TO STAFF WHO CONSULT AND SUPPORT CHAPTERSMajestic B –

WELCOME

Scott Smith, Sigma Nu, [email protected] Alex Combs, Sigma Nu, [email protected]

If each campus and chapter is truly unique, why do fraternity/sorority consultant programs treat every chapter interaction in exactly the same way? Sigma Nu’s chapter consultation and support program allows for adaptation and flexibility to a chapter’s situation and needs, while still addressing foundational issues common to all groups. Sigma Nu’s “consultation through choice” model incorporates the “must” issues like officer training and goal setting, with a menu of workshops, meetings, and problem-solving strategies to meet chapters where they stand.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn how one fraternity is transforming its consultant program through integration of its standards program and offering chapters the ability to design their own experience. LATINO/A FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES: NUESTRA

SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPSMajestic C –

WELCOMEJuan Guardia, Florida State University, [email protected] Vanessa Santiago, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., [email protected] Francisco Lugo, University of Texas–San Antonio, [email protected] Maria Diaz, Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc., [email protected]

Latino/a fraternities and sororities can be found on many of college campuses across the nation. This program will deepen the knowledge and understanding of Latino/a fraternal organizations by translating theory into practice, while also identifying methods of advising and support from national volunteers that prompt effective engagement and advising of members. Participants will be equipped with the necessary knowledge, tools, and resources to actively and effectively challenge members on their values and ritual.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify methods of advising that prompt effective engagement of Latino/a fraternity/sorority members and organizations.


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ADVISING ACROSS DIFFERENCES Majestic F –

WELCOMETrace Camacho, Michigan State University, [email protected] Adrienne Jaroch, Loyola University–Chicago, [email protected] Thomas Whitcher, Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis, [email protected]

Advisors, like students, come from various cultural backgrounds and from a variety of multiple identities. Sometimes advising across racial and ethnic lines can be difficult and advisors often don’t know how to start the conversation or address challenging topics. Join a diverse group of campus-based professionals and headquarters staff as they share experiences as well as provide best practices in advising and working with students who are culturally different.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will develop a knowledge base of how to build relationships to advise all organizations through the experience of others and relevant research.

FRATFELLAS: SELLING THE FRAT FANTASY, THE INTERSECTION OF MASCULINITY AND MARKETINGMajestic G –

WELCOMECorin Wallace, Sigma Sigma Sigma, [email protected] Tanner Marcantel, Georgia Institute of Technology, [email protected] Jordan McCarter, Texas Christian University, [email protected]

Professionals are losing the fight to define fraternity men, and sites like TotalFratMove.com are creating platforms for identity formation. Students respond to sophisticated and appealing marketing designed to create a culture and identity, and there is clearly a demand for cap-tivating content that speaks to the fraternity experience. This program will use masculinity and marketing theories to explore larger themes present on sites like Total Frat Move and BroBible, as well as identify why those platforms have successfully integrated into fraternity culture.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will explore and identify the key theoretical principles behind effective marketing of masculinity to men aged 18–25.

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WELCOMEMaria Iglesia, National APIA Panhellenic Association, [email protected] Gordon Wong, National APIA Panhellenic Association, [email protected] Hannah Seoh, National APIA Panhellenic Association, [email protected]

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear updates, progress reports, and relevant information concerning all aspects of National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). Attendees will gain a better under-standing of the mission and operations of NAPA and its member organizations. The program covers current trends and how to best serve the NAPA community.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand the purposes of NAPA and its mission and gain a greater understanding of current trends and initiatives of NAPA.

FEA ROUNDTABLE: MEMBER EDUCATIONParkview/Aubert –

Heather Kirk, Zeta Tau Alpha, [email protected] Rick Burt, Pi Kappa Alpha, [email protected]

Fraternity/sorority headquarters staff members are invited to join colleagues in a discussion about membership education. Come ready to share ideas and best practices, ask each other questions, and gain new perspectives.

AFA members are strongly encouraged to attend their Regional Meeting to learn more about the business of the Association and to build a network among nearby colleagues.

Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Quebec, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Illinois, Indiana, Manitoba, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario

Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin

Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Ha-waii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Sponsored by ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon is the time to pause and celebrate the achievements of Association members and Founda-tion donors. The awards for Outstanding Volunteers, Change Initiative, Excellence in Educational Programming, Gayle Webb New Professional, AFA/CoHEASAP Outstanding Alcohol/Drug Prevention Program, Essen-tials, Oracle, and Perspectives will be presented, and AFA Foundation donors at a variety of giving levels will be recognized.


CHRIS BLACKBURN PersonalPower: A RESPONSE ABILITY Workshop

SHANE WINDMEYER What’s Your Gay Point Average

DR. ROBYN SILVERMAN Good Girls Don’t Get Fat: Surviving and Thriving in a Thin-Is-In World

FRIDAYproducts, speakers, and services available to you and the students and chapters with whom you work. We have a great mix of exhibi-tors who are available to discuss potential programs, products, and services. Looking for a software solution to manage your recruit-ment process? Looking for the best way to promote your programs? Looking for a great speaker? Come to the Exhibit Hall to meet our Associate members and a few interfraternal partners and learn about the many ways they can enhance your work. Even meeting attendees who are not looking for new partners or vendors should visit to thank the Associate members for being a part of the Annual Meeting.

Circulate through the Exhibit Hall and enter to win great prizes. It’s worth your while to spend time in the Exhibit Hall—you can win in more ways than one, by meeting exhibitors that can assist you in

Friday, you’ll be eligible to win one of several exciting prizes every 30 minutes and must be present to win. Prizes include an iPad, Flip

these will be given away on Friday.) Be sure to complete the Exhibit Hall Passport to be eligible to win one of the grand prizes (one of two $500 gift cards or an iPad).

Formerly known as Speaker Showcase, the Programming Preview highlights select Associate members representing speakers, pro-grams, and workshops available for college/university campuses and inter/national organizations. This year, we are excited to include the Programming Preview in the Exhibit Hall.

Sponsored by Fraternal Information and Programming Group

Fireside Chats are a forum for campus and inter/national organization representatives to reinforce their collaborative efforts on a variety of issues through brief, 20-minute meetings. This year, we are able to offer a maximum of nine Fireside Chat opportunities. These meetings will provide attendees the opportunity to discuss the progress of their respective organizations and create collaborative action plans for future success. Possible topics for discussion may include but are not limited to:

Academics/scholarship Chapter operations/management Concerns and issues Housing Council and community updates Re-development/re-colonization efforts New chapter updates and discussion Membership numbers Chapter accomplishments

Given the time limitations of these meetings, Fireside Chats should serve as a starting point for one-on-one discussions later on or regular communication between inter/national organization represen-tatives and campus professionals throughout the year. We strongly recommend that you inform the other party of discussion items prior to the meetings in order for both parties to be fully prepared.

Project Job Search gives professionals and graduate students a competitive advantage in the process of finding the perfect job. Expe-rienced fraternity/sorority professionals will review participants’ ré-sumés and conduct mock job interviews. They will provide feedback to help make candidates’ written materials and interview responses more appealing to potential employers. This program is similar to a large placement conference setting, so participants can experience this setting before attending a conference in the spring.

STEVE WHITBY Shaving the Yak

EDDIE BANKS- CROSSON Elephants and Onions Workshop


SATURDAY{SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3}6:45 – 7:30 a.m. Clemson University Community Update



Majestic Foyer

Flora, 21st Floor, Grand Tower

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. National APIA Panhellenic Association

Landmark Foyer


8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Educational Programs – Block VII

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. National Multicultural Greek Council

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. General Program, Journey Toward Relevancy: Taking the Next Step in the Right

Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Educational Programs – Block VIII

3:45 – 5:00 p.m. Educational Programs – Block IX

Statler Ballroom Hosted by t.jelke solutions

Hawthorne/Lucas/Flora, 21st Floor, Grand Tower Hosted by Order of Omega

Sponsored by the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel

9:30 – 11:00 p.m. Reception Honoring Shelly Brown Dobek,

Flora, 21st Floor, Grand Tower (by invitation only) Hosted by Delta Zeta and North Carolina State University

9:30 – 11:00 p.m. Reception Honoring Mark Koepsell –

Parkview/Aubert Hosted by Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values



8:00 – 9:00 A.M.

USING CAS STANDARDS TO CREATE FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE LEARNING OUTCOMESLandmark 1 –

WELCOMEDaniel Bureau, University of Memphis, [email protected]

The development of learning outcomes is an expectation within divisions of student affairs. Fraternity and sorority life professionals should demonstrate their alignment with broad student affairs goals by advancing their own set of learning outcomes for their programs. Many have tried to create learning outcomes from scratch when models exist, most notably CAS. This audience will benefit from using an existing framework for learning outcomes development and apply-ing it to their program’s goals and objectives.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to identify the six CAS learning domains.

PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE: THE INDIVISIBLE SELFLandmark 2 –

WELCOMEKate Steiner, University of Wyoming, [email protected] Kari Murphy, Illinois State University, [email protected]

Advisors work hard, harder than most; value good work; and at times, lose sight of professional/personal balance. Utilizing the framework of The Indivisible Self wellness model, you will be able to identify strategies to achieve your own professional/personal life balance. Presenters will share personal stories of finding balance and address-ing feelings of guilt. Professional/personal life balance is an important life skill that is promoted to students; this program will help you to become a better model. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will have an understanding of how to work toward overall balance and wellness through use of The Indivisible Self, an evidence-based model of wellness.


SATURDAYTHE CHAPTER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN: HOW THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON TRANSFORMED ITS COMMUNITY BY IMPLEMENTING STANDARDSLandmark 3 –

WELCOMEAnnie Carlson, University of Oregon, [email protected] Shelley Sutherland, Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, [email protected]

Over the past decade, many universities and inter/national organiza-tions have implemented standards programs as a way to improve the overall functioning of chapters. Among the first, the University of Oregon’s fraternity and sorority community has since revamped its program to empower chapters to drive sustainable change. During this session, participants will hear how the university adopted its first standards program, went dry, and then reinvented standards into a progressive plan for growth and development.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain knowledge about and an appreciation for the implementa-tion of a standards program.

AND YOUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURELandmark 5 –

WELCOME

Kristin S. Fouts, North-American Interfraternity Conference, [email protected]

Since its first pilot in 2007, more than 50 colleges and universities have utilized the Fraternity/Sorority Coalition Assessment Project to carefully examine the overall health of their fraternity/sorority communities. In this session, participants will learn about the history of the project, its structure and process, and trends in data collected through site visits. Additionally, colleagues from partnering institutions and current assess-ment team members will share their experiences with the project. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will understand the purpose, function, and benefit of the Fraternity/Sorority Coalition Assessment Project.

UNDERSTANDING IMPOSTOR PHENOMENONLandmark 6 –

WELCOMETeniell Trolian, University of Iowa, [email protected] Allison Foster, Nova Southeastern University, [email protected]

The Impostor Phenomenon is an experience of high-achieving women who fail to attribute their accomplishments and successes to their own intelligence and hard work and may see themselves as “impostors.” This session will provide participants with an opportu-nity to learn more about the Impostor Phenomenon and discuss its characteristics in relation to one’s own life experiences. Additionally, participants will learn more about one campus’ approach to utilizing the Impostor Phenomenon framework as an approach to women’s student development on campus.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn more about the Impostor Phenomenon and its correspond-ing characteristics.

BE A MANLandmark 7 –

WELCOME

Steve Hartman, Phi Kappa Tau National Fraternity, [email protected] Wes Fugate, University of Georgia, [email protected]

College students are immersed in popular culture, from movies, to video games, to television. The consistency with which popular culture portrays male role models as irresponsible, clueless, and di-rectionless affects the expectations that students have for themselves and for their peers, including how women believe men will think and act. This portrayal is in contrast to the personal role models that men identify in real life. The information provided in this program includes survey data and focus group summaries.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will recognize the gap that currently exists between the stereotypical characteristics that are attributed to men in popular culture and the real characteristics that young men find in their real-life role models.

INCREASING MALE PARTICIPATION, ONE MOTIVATION AT A TIMEMajestic B –

WELCOMEMatthew Nance, Eastern Illinois University, [email protected]

In this session, participants will learn about six motivations for service; especially, participants will learn about males’ motivations to serve others. Participants then will partake in a discussion about how to use those six motivations to increase volunteerism on their campuses. This increase in volunteerism includes increasing participation in their fraternity chapters’ service projects, as well as increasing the number of men willing to lead within their chapters and on their campuses.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will develop strategies to increase male involvement in community service projects and involvement in leadership positions.

WHEN THINGS WERE BLACK AND WHITE: MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS, “THE CLAUSE,” AND HOW WE CHANGEDMajestic C –

WELCOME

Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., [email protected]

“The Clause”...membership restrictions...”You can’t join us.” Those were not uncommon terms and dynamics in some fraternities and sororities in the decades following World War II. The presenters will review the history of membership restrictions, the changes that occurred from 1946 to 1966, the role of undergraduates in bringing about change, the legal and societal dynamics that were involved, and the role of institutions and the federal government in the process. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn about the chronological history of membership restrictions in fra-ternities and sororities during the 20th century and how those changed.


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ANSWERING THE CALL TO ACTION: IMPLEMENTING A COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION MENUMajestic F –

WELCOME

Lori Hart, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected]

Nine years ago, Pi Kappa Phi began to address the alcohol and risk management challenges prevalent on college campuses through both a strategic planning process and the implementation of the evidence-based approaches outlined in the NIAAA report. Today, Alpha Chi Omega has begun to utilize a similar approach with their women. This program will provide a brief history of Pi Kappa Phi’s strategic planning process, as well as a review of the current menu of alcohol and risk manage-ment education programs and resources both Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Chi Omega use to better educate student members and volunteers.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to describe a variety of alcohol and risk management education initiatives and implement strategies to utilize similar programs on their campuses and/or with their inter/national organizations.

GRADUATE TRAINING TRACK CAPSTONE: ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR ADVISING FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIESMajestic H –

WELCOMEKaryn Sneath, NPower, [email protected]

This interactive and reflective program will allow Graduate Training Track participants an opportunity to think about their Annual Meeting experiences, whom they met, what they learned, and how they will implement the information they have gathered. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will develop strategies for taking lessons learned during the Annual Meeting and applying them to their professional development upon returning home.

Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

Who are you? Who do you say you are? Who do you want to be? Who do prospective members think you are? What value do you add to your members’ lives? How will you remain a relevant force in the lives of your members beyond commencement? Rick Bailey, principal of Richard Harrison Bailey/The Agency and author of “Coherence: How Telling the Truth Will Advance Your Case (And Save the World),” will explore these questions and more in his presentation. While these might seem like heavy questions for a Saturday morning, this pre-sentation will be nothing less than a captivating exploration of what makes your organization relevant—and stand out—to your members and your partners.

10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES ON FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIESLandmark 1 –

WELCOMETeniell Trolian, University of Iowa, [email protected] Whitney Swesey, RISE Partnerships, [email protected]

The complex issues facing society continue to have an impact on higher education and fraternity/sorority communities. Issues like the American financial crisis, students’ decreasing levels of college readiness, and a call for increased access to higher education are all having an impact on organizations. This program will present an overview of several current public policy issues and will engage par-ticipants in a discussion of how these issues impact the profession.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn more about the major public policy issues facing higher education.


SATURDAYDRUG TESTING WORKS!Landmark 2 –

WELCOMEErle Morring, Behavioral Health Systems, [email protected] Gentry McCreary, University of West Florida, [email protected] Paul Kittle, Auburn University, [email protected]

Too often, drug-related deaths involving fraternity and sorority mem-bers occur. Campus officials often are quick to categorize these unfor-tunate losses as “isolated incidents.” Pulling from national research, existing fraternity/sorority life drug testing programs, and the present-ers’ experience with the development and implementation of testing programs, this presentation will provide participants with an opportu-nity to see drug testing as an effective tool and equip them with the knowledge to implement programs with chapters on their campuses. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain knowledge of the theoretical models associated with peer account-ability as they relate to behavioral intervention among college students.

REFLECTIONS ON RELEVANCE: AN HONEST LOOK IN THE MIRROR WE OFTEN HOLD IN FRONT OF OUR STUDENTSLandmark 3 –

WELCOMEDarren Pierre, University of Georgia, [email protected] Brent Turner, Rollins College, [email protected]

The conversation on meaning-making has grown in relevance within the profession in recent years. Intentional reflection on the importance of the work deepens this commitment and strengthens professionals’ effectiveness in working as fraternity and sorority advi-sors. This engaging presentation will explore the ways that fraternity and sorority advisors invoke meaning in their work. Participants will leave with a greater understanding on effective ways to integrate the concepts of purpose and significance in their daily practice. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to develop three strategies for pursuing balance and meaning in their work.

REDEFINING THE “TOTAL LC MOVE”Landmark 5 –

WELCOME

Abbie Schneider, Alpha Gamma Delta, [email protected] Chase Rumley, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Kodee Gartner, Alpha Gamma Delta, [email protected] David Meigs, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected]

Leadership consultants are frequently viewed as road warriors who spend a year gathering scholarship reports, interpreting recruitment statistics, or putting out risk management fires. This program chal-lenges that paradigm by sharing the approaches two inter/national organizations have used to prepare their field staff to be educators and collaborators. Participants will hear from both a men’s and a women’s fraternity whose shifts in program philosophy and practice have resulted in increased retention of top talent and stronger rela-tionships with chapters.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to identify techniques for training, coaching, and support-ing leadership consultants.

LEGAL MYTHS VERSUS CAMPUS REALITYLandmark 6 –

WELCOME

Beth Stathos, Chi Omega, [email protected] Michelle Willbanks, Pi Beta Phi, [email protected] Cindy Stellhorn, MJ Insurance, [email protected]

You have heard the myths and legal horror stories on campus associ-ated with fraternity and sororities. Can you separate the myths from reality? While this program will explore some of the humorous legal myths that have become legend on campus, it will also address the serious side of legal and insurance-related issues. The presenters will provide an overview of legal issues and a framework participants can use to analyze potential legal issues associated with fraternity and sorority advising. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain a working knowledge of actual legal issues facing fraternity/sorority professionals versus the legal myths perpetuated from year to year on campus.

COLLEGE ACB: A UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO CASE STUDY ON SORORITY SOCIAL MEDIA BULLYING Landmark 7 –

WELCOMEStephanie Baldwin, University of Colorado, [email protected] Corin Wallace, Sigma Sigma Sigma, [email protected]

An anonymous message board allows a platform for sorority women at University of Colorado–Boulder to engage in reprehensible behavior online. Anonymity and a platform for judgment have encouraged toxic online interaction since the advent of online message boards and ranking sites. Online bullying has clear consequences, but women still struggle in an environment where public opinion has a permanent place online. This program will investigate the context and solutions for better behavior, using a specific campus community as a backdrop.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify, discuss, and critique the social media behaviors of a community engaged in online dialogue and bullying behavior.

USING RUBRICS TO PROVIDE DIRECT EVIDENCE OF LEARNING IN FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIESMajestic B –

WELCOMEJason Bergeron, University of Houston, [email protected] Annie Carlson, University of Oregon, [email protected] Daniel Bureau,University of Memphis, [email protected]

The use of rubrics within student affairs can provide direct measures of student learning and development. A grid on which individuals or organizations can be objectively assessed, rubrics provide educators with the ability to advance student learning along a continuum. This session will explore how rubrics can be used to create intentional learning experiences, assess student learning, and strategically plan growth and development strategies in frater-nity and sorority communities. This session is recommended by the Center for the Study of the College Fraternity.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify the core elements of an effective rubric.


STOP THROWING DARTS AT THE PROBLEM: HOW TO FOCUS ON REAL PREVENTION WITH YOUR STUDENTSMajestic C –

WELCOMELori Hart, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected] Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi, [email protected]

PRE – VEN – TION: (1) the act of going, or state of being there, before; (2) the anticipation of needs, hazards, and risks; forethought. Prevention can save lives, but it’s also hard work. This program will introduce participants to a prevention-focused strategic planning process and provide campus and headquarters professionals with the tools necessary to help students make change in their chapters and/or communities before an incident occurs.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be able to describe the basic steps of a prevention-focused strategic planning process and integrate them into conversations with students.

YOU’VE GOTTA READ THIS! GREAT BOOKS FOR 2012Majestic F –

WELCOMEKaryn Nishimura Sneath, Npower, [email protected] Bill Nelson, University of Iowa, [email protected] Anne Humphries Arseneau, College of William & Mary, [email protected] Mandy Womack, University of San Diego, [email protected]

Do you have a huge list of recommended books or a pile that you just can’t get to? AFA members with varied professional backgrounds will help you identify and prioritize the books which can help you with both your personal and professional development. This popular and fast-paced workshop will explore several books the presenters have read over the past year and offer brief overviews of the topics, what was learned, and practical application of the information.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be introduced to books related to student development, fraternity/sorority life, and professional development.

AVOIDING LIABILITY 101Majestic G –

WELCOMEMitch Crane, CAMPUSPEAK, [email protected]

When students, organizations, parents, and communities rely on ad-vice given to them by those in authority, it is of paramount importance that those in such positions understand how what they say and do, or fail to say and do, exposes the institutions and organizations they work for, or even volunteer for, to risk of lawsuit. This could include agent and personal liability for the failure to protect others from potential or known risks of harms. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will gain an understanding of basic liability law.

RESPONSE ABILITY: I HAVE THE POWER!Majestic H –

WELCOMEMike Dilbeck, RESPONSE ABILITY Project, [email protected]

Ever find yourself in a situation where you are compelled to take ac-tion, to make a difference, and you don’t? Would you like three practi-cal life skills to use in these kinds of situations? How about the ability to tap into your own power to actually use them? The presenters will explore the phenomenon of bystander behavior and the barriers that get in the way of intervening. You will leave with three life skills to use in any situation.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn three life skills for intervening in problematic situations.

All members of the Association are encouraged to attend and partici-pate in the Business Meeting. During this meeting, Executive Board members will offer their final reports as we reflect upon the work of this past year, as well as offer remarks to guide us into the next year. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the proposed revision to the Membership Categories of the Association. Addition-ally, the installation of 2012 Executive Board members and Regional Directors also will take place during the Business Meeting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in the business of the Associa-tion and learn more about the progress being made in relation to the 2011–2013 Strategic Plan.

3:45 – 5:00 P.M.

AGENDA FOR THE FRATERNAL FUTURE: A FOLLOW UP CONVERSATION TO THE 2011 INTERFRATERNAL SUMMITLandmark 1 –

WELCOMEScott Reikofski, University of Pennsylvania, [email protected] Ron Binder, NASPA Fraternity Sorority Knowledge Community, [email protected]

The 2011 Interfraternal Summit assembled 40 campus vice presi-dents, fraternity/sorority executives, and senior student affairs profes-sionals to examine the future of the American Collegiate Fraternal Movement. After hours of conversation, a call for action was issued that considers current and projected concerns and actions necessary for positive change. This session will present/discuss the issues of fraternities’ evolving purpose within higher education, an aspirational model of advisement, and effective volunteer management and train-ing, all having a potentially powerful effect on the profession.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will examine and discuss the projected future of the fraternity movement within the context of our work as campus advisors and fraternity professionals.

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SATURDAYKEEPING MEMBERS THROUGH GRADUATION:

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WELCOME

Erin Nemenoff, NPC Measurable Outcomes Committee, [email protected] Nicki Meneley, National Panhellenic Conference, [email protected]

For years, it has been said that fraternity/sorority life improves reten-tion on host campuses. This means that being in a sorority creates a greater loyalty to a particular campus and increases the likeli-hood that a student will stay through graduation. NPC’s Measurable Outcomes Committee now has real numbers to support that claim. In this workshop, presenters will share panhellenic retention data from six target campuses and offer a method for measuring retention on your own campus.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will be introduced to evidence that being in a sorority creates a greater loyalty to a particular campus and increases the likelihood that a student will stay through graduation.

EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND COLLABORATION FOR IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIESLandmark 3 –

WELCOMELeslie Fasone, Indiana University, [email protected]

Fraternities and sororities are uniquely positioned to identify warning signs of problems and provide support and resources to college students. As the number of students entering college with mental and behavioral problems continues to increase, professionals need to respond in a manner that provides the best care to students and the community. This program will examine mental health trends, in-corporate mental health into professional philosophy, identify campus and community resources, and provide best practices for response to mental health issues. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify mental health trends and develop a framework for responding to problems associated with mental and behavioral health in fraternity and sorority communities.

FRATERNITY/SORORITY CHAPTER ACCOUNTABILITY: REVIEWING PAST PRACTICES AND ANSWERING NEW NEEDS IN THE PROFESSIONLandmark 5 –

WELCOMESuzette Walden, Association for Student Conduct Administrators, [email protected] Daniel Swinton, Association for Student Conduct Administrators, [email protected]

How is care and concern demonstrated while addressing conduct issues with the fraternal community? With millennials assembled on campuses, coupled with additional emphasis on learning outcomes, do professionals need to adjust sanctioning practices for these groups? Through intentional collaboration, both on campus and with inter/national organizations, professionals can have a sustainable impact with struggling chapters. This session will examine the need to transform procedures to include relevant theories, educational sanction options, and learning outcomes for student organizations to affect change in these groups.As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will discuss best practices involved in fraternity/sorority conduct and/or conflict resolution strategies and processes.

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF ADVISING NPHC COUNCILSLandmark 6 –

WELCOMEJennifer Jones, National Pan-Hellenic Council, [email protected] Beverly Burks, National Pan-Hellenic Council, [email protected]

Why does it seem to be a mystery when it comes to successfully ad-vising NPHC councils? What is the big secret? This session will share best practices for advising NPHC councils on college campuses, as well as provide a clear understanding of the structure of NPHC. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will develop strategies to better advise NPHC governing council on college campuses.

CULTURE SHIFT: FOSTERING A RECRUITMENT CULTURE IN CULTURALLY BASED ORGANIZATIONS Landmark 7 –

WELCOMEThomas Whitcher, Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis, [email protected] Ceci Rivera, University of Toledo, [email protected] Derrick Tillman-Kelly, Indiana University-Purdue University– Indianapolis, [email protected]

It’s challenging, it’s frightening, and most of all, something needs to be done now. Underrepresented students affiliating with historically white organizations while culturally based organizations shrink in numbers is seen too often. This interactive program intended for campus profes-sionals will engage participants in the challenges and success in cultivating a recruitment culture in the face of community resistance. The success and vitality of these groups begins with campus advisors. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn about the challenges campus professionals face in chang-ing the thinking and perspective of students and advisors as it relates to recruitment for culturally based organizations.


THIS IS WHAT A SORORITY WOMAN LOOKS LIKE: EXAMINING GENDER DEVELOPMENT FROM THEORY TO PRACTICEMajestic A –

WELCOMEElyse Gambardella, Old Dominion University, [email protected] Sharrell Hassell-Goodman, The Ohio State University, [email protected]

Social pressure, double standard, submissive behavior: These terms describe and influence the actions of many sorority women. This session examines the behavior of sorority women and the role of advisors and professionals in creating an environment that allows women to find their voice. The session explores the three domains of development and challenges participants to identify strategies to work with collegiate women. Participants will identify initiatives that encourage women to find their voice and further explore their identi-ties as women. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will examine sorority women’s behavior and identify strategies to promote women’s development.

TEN MAN PLAN/TEN WOMAN PLAN APPROACH TO SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTIONMajestic B –

WELCOMEMatthew Supple, University of Maryland–College Park, [email protected] Corin Gioia, University of Maryland–College Park, [email protected]

Presenters will focus on promising practices in sexual violence prevention. This session will focus on the importance of using strong data, theory, practice, and knowledge of campus culture to affect program development. Members of the University of Maryland’s Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life will highlight one option for critical culture change, specifically the Ten Man Plan and Ten Woman Plan. Campus engagement, program development, and program impact will be discussed. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will learn about a peer-based sexual assault prevention program to be used in fraternities and sororities.

TO ADVANCE THE FRATERNITY/SORORITY EXPERIENCEMajestic C –

WELCOMERyan O’Rourke, Florida Atlantic University, [email protected] Annie Carlson, University of Oregon, [email protected] Daniel Bureau, University of Memphis, [email protected]

“Managing up” is one of the most challenging skills that young professionals need to master. The process of working with supervi-sors/senior-level administrators to create a shared vision for your fraternity/sorority community is a daunting task, but one that must occur. Through facilitated discussion, this session will educate partici-pants on working in an intergenerational student affairs environment and help them develop an approach to navigating those relationships. Consequently, they will be more collaborative in efforts to advance the experience on their campus. As a result of participation in this educational program, participants will identify strategies to approach working relationships with super-visors and senior-level administration, benefiting participants’ ability to advance the fraternity/sorority experience.

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GRAND TOWERHosted by Order of Omega

A meal ticket is required for this event. Meal tickets may be available at AFA Registration. Participants with meal tickets who decide not to participate in this event are encouraged to leave unwanted meal tickets at the Annual Meeting Office for use by latecomers.

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9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2012 Annual Meeting Planning

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. National APIA Panhellenic Association

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ANNUAL MEETING

A special thank you is extended to the following Associate members and organizations who are sponsoring events throughout the Annual Meeting:

(*Denotes endowed scholarship)In addition to our valued sponsors, AFA wishes to thank the following individuals, organizations, and companies who helped make this Annual Meeting possible:

AFA FoundationAnnual Meeting Scholarship Sponsors:

– AFA Foundation – Alpha Delta Pi Foundation – Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation – Dr. Ron Binder – Blake Bradley* – CAMPUSPEAK*

– Fraternity Executives Association – Gamma Phi Beta* – Gamma Sigma Alpha* – Thomas B. Jelke Foundation* – MJ Insurance, Inc. – Pi Kappa Phi – Sigma Sigma Sigma* – Sigma Phi Epsilon*

– Order of Omega – Zeta Beta Tau – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

Innova Ideas and ServicesOrder of Omega

Renaissance St. Louis Grand HotelParamount Convention Services

(*Denotes 2011 Annual Meeting Sponsor)

Affinity Consultants, Inc.ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research /Hospital*Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation*Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values*Association of Fraternity/Sorority AdvisorsAssociation of Student Conduct AdministratorsCAMPUSPEAK*ChapterSpotCircle of Sisterhood FoundationCSL Management, LLCDelta Delta Delta

Educational Benchmarking, Inc.Gamma Sigma AlphaGEICOGill Grilling CompanyGreek101.comGreekBill, Inc.GreekYearbook*HazingPrevention.OrgHerff Jones – Greek DivisionICSInnova Ideas and ServicesOmegaFi

OrgSync, Inc.Phired Up ProductionsPublic Identity, Inc.Pursuant GroupRESPONSE ABILITY Project & FoundationRISE PartnershipsRushEase, LLCSoutheastern Interfraternity ConferenceTGI GreekThe College AgencyThe Leadership Institute – Women with Purpose

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORSAFA FoundationALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalAndrew McDonough B+ FoundationBeta Theta Pi Fraternity and FoundationCAMPUSPEAK, Inc.Delta Upsilon International FraternityRenaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORSAssociation of Fraternal Leadership & ValuesDelta Zeta Sorority and Delta Zeta Foundation, in honor of Shelly Brown DobekGreekYearbookRho Lambda National HonoraryThe Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORSFraternal Information and Programming GroupOrder of Omega

…and the institutions and organizations supporting the Annual Meeting Planning Team and Graduate Staff.


THURSDAY: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.FRIDAY: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.SATURDAY: 8:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

The AFA Foundation is proud to host the 18th Annual Silent Auction at the 2011 AFA Annual Meeting. Since 1994, the Silent Auction has been the AFA Foundation’s most popular event, raising more than $270,000 to support those involved in the advisement of men’s and women’s fraternal organizations. Your donations help the Foundation fund projects aimed at strengthening our profession, including schol-arships, research, and educational programs. As always, we will offer a wide variety of items in all price ranges, including fraternity/sorority and university items, jewelry, gift baskets, books, autographed items, sports memorabilia, gift cards, and more. All proceeds will benefit the AFA Foundation, so make an investment in your profession and walk

on Saturday.

Because You Believe stickers are a great way to acknowledge and

for $5 at the AFA Foundation table, from Foundation board members, and from Annual Meeting Ambassadors. With your purchase, you will receive a card that you may personalize and a Because You Believe sticker for your mentor, fellow volunteer, former coworker, or friend to proudly display on their Annual Meeting nametag. All sticker sales benefit the AFA Foundation; your purchases recognize and honor your

Again this year, the AFA Foundation is hosting two educational pro-grams; the first will be on personal financial management (Thursday, 3:15 p.m.), and the second will be an opportunity for you to learn how the AFA Foundation supports your professional development (Friday, 8:00 a.m.). Please see the program description pages for more detailed information.

The Foundation Board would like to take this opportunity to thank the individuals and organizations who made a contribution to the AFA Foundation in the past calendar year. We are able to provide scholar-ships to members, support research initiatives, subsidize the First 90 Days Program, and sponsor the General Program speakers and the Graduate Training Track here at the Annual Meeting only because of your generosity. If you made a donation in the past year, you should have received a green “DONOR” ribbon to wear on your Annual Meet-ing nametag. If you did not receive your ribbon, please stop by the AFA Foundation table in the Majestic Foyer, so we can give you a ribbon and ensure that our donor records are correct. Donors also will be recognized at the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon on Friday.

Opening Program, Perspectives from Student Affairs Scholars: How Do We Align the Fraternity/Sorority Experience with the Changing Dynamics and Enduring Principles of Higher Education?


Graduate Training Track: Essential Skills for Advising Fraternities and Sororities

Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Rho Lambda National Honorary

General Program, Journey Toward Relevancy: Taking the Next Step in the Right Direction Funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity

Personal Financial Management program hosted by AFA Foundation 40 scholarships for more than $7,400 5th Annual Donor Recognition Reception Recognition of donors at the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon

AFA FOUNDATION

AFA FOUNDATION MISSIONTO SECURE, INVEST, AND DISTRIBUTE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OF AFA AND OTHER RELEVANT RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT FURTHER THE FRATERNITY/SORORITY ADVISING PROFESSION.

AFA FOUNDATIONASSOCIATION OF FRATERNITY/SORORITY ADVISORS FOUNDATION

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The 2012 committees, editorial boards, and workgroups have plan-ning meetings scheduled throughout the Annual Meeting. AFA mem-bers who have been appointed to a volunteer role for 2012 can find the times and locations of your planning meetings below. For those who have not been appointed to volunteer, please see the volunteer section of the AFA website or contact Kara Miller ([email protected]), Volunteer Coordinator, to learn how to contribute your time and talent to the Association in the future.

4:15 – 6:15 P.M.

This training is required for any volunteer in a leadership or supervi-sory role. It is strongly suggested that all 2012 volunteers attend. The program will give volunteers an overview of the important role they play in leading the Association and provide the opportunity to connect with and learn from other volunteers. Additionally, the program will increase volunteers’ awareness of available volunteer resources, and Association policies/procedures, and the AFA Strategic Plan, as well as feature a brief educational presentation. Most committee meetings will occur during the last hour of this program.

The following committee meetings for 2012 volunteer appointments will occur during this time:

Assessment Committee Awards and Recognition Committee Diversity Leadership Program Workgroup Educational Programs Committee Events Committee Essentials Editorial Board First 90 Days Program Committee Graduate Student Programs Committee Membership, Marketing, and Recruitment Teams (MMR) Oracle Peer Review Board Perspectives Editorial Board Technology Committee Volunteer Engagement Committee

5:00 – 6:00 P.M.2012 ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING TEAM

Annual Meeting Coordinators and committee members are expected to participate.

5:00 – 6:00 P.M.2012 REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP, MARKETING,

Regional Directors and MMR Team members are expected to participate.

2:30 – 3:30 P.M.

BOARDROOM

Appointed and elected committee members and alternates are expected to participate.

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Underground walkway connects the Grand Tower (Concourse Level) and the Conference Plaza (Lobby Level).

ASSOCIATION OF FRATERNAL LEADERSHIP & VALUES

AFLV’s mission is for all fraternity/sorority members to exemplify and live ethical values. We work toward this mission by offering an array of programs, resources, and events. We’re proud to offer progressive,

diverse, and relevant services to today’s inclusive fraternal communities.

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AFA Annual Meeting 2011 Program Book

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