2015 Annual Meeting Program Book by Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors

ANNUAL MEETING DECEMBER 2-5, 2015 • FORT WORTH, TX

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JE AN M R A S E K , C H I O M E GA F O R M E R C H AI R M A N O F T H E NATI O NAL PANHELLENI C CO NFER ENCE CO M PA S S AWA R D W I N N E R Mrasek was nominated by National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Shari Souser Malone, who said, “There will be no doubt ... that as she leaves the chairmanship, she is leaving NPC better than she found it.” Former Delta Gamma Fraternity President Maureen Syring said, “Jean Mrasak is the definition, in mind, body and spirit of this Award. She has given her life and her talents to the National Panhellenic Conference with great unselfishness and great care in order that all member groups can continue to grow, attain and achieve.”

JUL I E JO HN S O N , KA P PA DELTA F O R M E R N P C PA N H E L L E N ICS CO M M I TTEE CHAI R M AN CO M PAS S AWA R D W I N N E R Johnson was nominated by Delta Gamma National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Shari Souser Malone. In her nomination letter, Malone said “The definition of a compass describes Julie Johnson perfectly. A compass is never noisy. A compass simply does its job by giving us the right direction and when we fall off course, a compass quietly reminds us that we have strayed and the arrow points the way we need to go.”

L I S A HO L L I DAY, S I G M A KAP PA AS S O C I AT E D E A N O F CA M P US LI FE AND DI R ECTO R O F STUDENT ACTI VI TI ES AT WI LLAM ETTE U N IVE RS IT Y M A R Y B E T H S E I L E R F O R O UTSTANDI NG CAM P US PARTNER S AWAR D WI NNER Lisa was nominated by a Delta Gamma student for the impressive work she’s done on the campus of Willamette to champion cultural change and improve relationships. Kelci J. Jacoby worked with Holliday as a member of the university’s Panhellenic council and as a Greek life intern. In her nomination letter, Jacoby said, “Over the last two years I have seen Lisa accomplish many things, from bringing Alpha Phi back to our campus, to repairing relations between the Interfraternal Community and the Panhellenic Community after a few detrimental incidents to those relationships. Lisa Holliday continues to impress me with her dedication to the Willamette Greek Community, and continuously inspires me to ‘Do Good.’”

AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Resilience: Developing the Ability to Bounce Back

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Workout for a Cause

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RFM Lite

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bridge the Gap

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Educational Block# 4

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction Drop–off

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Seasoned Professionals Seminar

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Set–Up

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction

2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cowboy’s Stadium Off–Site Excursion

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Networking Break

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

2016 Volunteer Welcome

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Educational Block #5

5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

AFA/AFAF Recognition Luncheon

5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Case Study Competition Orientation

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closing Festivities & Dessert

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

AFA Connection Kickoff

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Educational Block #6

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Regional Meet & Greets

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Project Job Search

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Regional Meetings

4:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

Fireside Chats

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting Welcome Reception

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Exhibitor Set–Up

8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Opening General Session

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

AFA Business Meeting

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction & Exhibit Hall Open

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Educational Block #7

10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Graduate Training Track

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Educational Block #1

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Silent Auction Last Call

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Case Study Competition

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Block #8

11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing General Session

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Block #2

5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Receptions

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

New Professionals Seminar

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Closing Banquet

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Networking Break

9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Receptions

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Educational Block #3

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Order of Omega Open House

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Ignite Fraternity

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tri Delta’s Headquaters Off–Site Excursion

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Fireside Chat Meet & Greets

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Reception

6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

First Timers Meal Gatherings

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Schedule at a Glance Exhibitors Sponsors AFA Foundation General Info Keynote Speakers Core Competencies Special Events Receptions & Gatherings Wednesday Schedule Thursday Schedule Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Hotel Maps

Collaborative. Expert. Inclusive. Relevant. The Fraternity & Sorority Coalition Project is designed to advance the fraternity and sorority movement within colleges and universities across North America. Our purpose is to objectively review and communicate the overall health of a fraternity and sorority community. We endeavor to help better align fraternity/sorority communities with their institutional and fraternal missions. Since 2007, the Coalition has provided the industry’s only fully-supported community review service to over 75 campuses across North America. Learn how we can support your community this year - contact assessment@nicindy.org for more information. “The Coalition Project provided a clear, unbiased, and professional review of our campus’s fraternity/ sorority community. The team was comprised of some of the most well respected individuals in the fraternal world whose feedback has helped shape the direction of our community for years to come. The report was very thorough and became a template for our community’s continued growth. I would highly recommend all campuses have the Coalition Assessment Project evaluate their community!” - Eric Pope, Associate Director of Greek Life & Departmental Assessment, Rochester Institute of Technology

Coalition Partners The Coalition is made up of seven trade or governing associations, representing more than 150 fraternities and sororities and thousands of campus and headquarters based fraternity/sorority professionals. • • • • • • •

Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) National APIA Panhellenic Association (NAPA) National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC)*

*The NIC serves as Project Manager of this uniquely collaborative service.

OUR EXHIBITORS Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Thursday • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Reception • Thursday • 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK

Friday • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Closing Festivities • Friday • 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. AFA Vendor Members contribute significant financial support each year to the Association. In addition to this generous support, our Vendor Members offer services that enhance the performance of campuses, chapters and inter/ national organizations. We are pleased to welcome our exhibitors to this year’s Annual Meeting. Please join our Vendor Members and interfraternal partners in the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn more about their various products, resources and services.

WIN PRIZES

Visit our exhibit hall, mingle with exhibitors and drop your business card in the fish bowl for a chance to win one of many prizes. Prizes include a FitBit, an Apple TV and various gift cards. Please note, in order to win you must be present for the drawings in the Exhibit Hall. Drawing times: Networking Break • Thursday • 3:15 p.m. Sponsored by Innova

Reception • Thursday • 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK, INC.

Networking Break • Friday • 10:30 a.m. Closing Reception • Friday • 2:45 p.m. For another chance to win big, complete the exhibit hall scavenger hunt on Guidebook. Once completed, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for one of our prizes. Prizes include an Apple TV and Beats Headphones. Prizes will be drawn at the business meeting and closing general session.

FREE HEADSHOTS

EXHIBITORS ACPA–College Student Educators International www.acpa.nche.edu

ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org

Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values www.aflv.org

Bidlily

www.bidlily.com

Billhighway

www.billhighway.com

CAMPUSPEAK, Inc.

www.campuspeak.com

Center for the Study of the College Fraternity (CSCF) www.indiana.edu/~cscf/

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals & Miracle Network Dance Marathon www.cmnhospitals.org

Circle of Sisterhood

www.circleofsisterhood.org

Confidence Coalition

HazingPrevention.Org

www.hazingprevention.org

Innova

www.innovagreek.com

Interactive Collegiate Solutions www.icsmg.com

James R. Favor & Company www.jrfco.com

LaunchPoint

www.launchpointsolutions.org

Limberlost Consulting, Inc.

www.limberlostconsulting.com

OrgSync

www.orgsync.com

Phired Up Productions www.PhiredUp.com

Plaid, LLC

www.beingplaid.com

Skyfactor

(formerly EBI MAP–Works)

www.macmillan.com

SmarterSelect

www.smarterselect.com

www.cslmanagement.com

www.songsoflove.org

TechniPhi, Inc.

www.elevateims.com

www.techniphi.com

The Placement Exchange

www.eustischair.com

The Strong Movement

CSL Management, LLC Elevate

EverFi

www.greekyearbook.com

www.kappadelta.org/confidencecoalition

Eustis Chair

GreekYearbook will be providing courtesy professional headshot photography at its booth during all exhibitor hours. Please stop by the booth to get your picture taken.

GreekYearbook

www.everfi.com

Gamma Sigma Alpha

www.gammasigmaalpha.org

Songs of Love Foundation

www.theplacementexchange.org www.ailisgarcia.com/thestrongmovement

OUR SPONSORS

Please consider supporting the businesses and organizations that support you, your association and our work.

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Delta Zeta Sorority & Foundation

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity & Foundation Opening Session

Sign Language Interpreting Services

Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Closing Session

GreekYearbook

Conference Photography & Headshot Photography

GOLD SPONSORS

LaunchPoint

Phired Up Productions

CAMPUSPEAK, INC.

Annual Meeting Welcome & Connection Kickoff

Fireside Chats & Fireside Meet and Greet

The Harbor Institute

Phi Mu Delta

Exhibit Hall Reception

LeaderShape

Donor Den

Advance Program

Order of Omega

Case Study Competition

Advance Program

SILVER SPONSORS

Zeta Tau Alpha

TechniPhi

Alpha Sigma Phi

Innova

Attendee Lanyards

Advance Program

Project Job Search

Networking Break

Circle of Sisterhood Foundation, Inc.

Association of Fraternal Values & Leadership

Delta Gamma Fraternity

Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity

SmarterSelect

Delta Phi Epsilon

Songs of Love Foundation

EverFi

AFA FOUNDATION #AFAGives Thank you to our longtime loyal donors, our new donors and our yet– to–be donors. The investment each of you make in the AFA Foundation returns, multiplied, as an investment in our work, our mission and our membership. The AFA Foundation is able to provide 42 Annual Meeting scholarships to AFA members; subsidize research initiatives; support member education through programs like AdvanceU and the redevelopment of the First 90 Days program; and sponsor keynote speakers, Graduate Training Track, Seasoned Professionals Institute, and New Professionals Seminar here at the Annual Meeting because of your generosity.

Please plan to stop by the Donor Den in the exhibit hall. We’ll be talking with donors about future plans for the Foundation and stretching your gift dollars. We’ll also be distributing “Donor” ribbons, updating donor records and appreciating YOU! Also, don’t forget to join us for donor recognition during the AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon on Friday.

Foundation Support of the Annual Meeting

Opening Session • Funded by the AFA Foundation in partnership with Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and Foundation Closing Session • Funded by the AFA Foundation in partnership with Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Donor Den • Funded by Phi Mu Delta Fraternity

Sign Language Interpreting Services • Funded by Delta Zeta Sorority and Foundation

Graduate Training Track • Funded through individual donor support to the AFA Foundation New Professionals Sminar • Funded through individual donor support to the AFA Foundation

Seasoned Professionals Institute • Funded through individual donor support to the AFA Foundation Advance Programs • Funded through individual donor support to the AFA Foundation 42 scholarships

AFA Programs Supported by the AFA Foundation AdvanceU • Funded by Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

First 90 Days Program • Funded by Sigma Chi Fraternity

Because You Believe Stickers

Because You Believe stickers are a great way to acknowledge and thank your colleagues for believing in you! Stickers will be available for $5 at the Donor Den in the exhibit hall, at the Silent Auction or from Foundation board members and volunteers.

With your purchase, you will receive a card that you may personalize with a Because You Believe sticker for your mentors, fellow volunteers, former coworkers, or friends to display proudly on their Annual Meeting name tags. All sticker sales benefit the AFA Foundation.

Silent Auction

The AFA Foundation is proud to host its 22nd annual Silent Auction at the 2015 AFA Annual Meeting. Since 1994, the Silent Auction has been the AFA Foundation’s most popular event, raising over $326,750.

Your donations help the Foundation fund projects aimed at strengthening our profession, including scholarships, research, and educational programs. We will offer a wide variety of items in all price ranges, including experiential opportunities, fraternity/sorority and university items, jewelry, gift baskets, books, autographed items, sports memorabilia, gift cards and more. Bid Early; Bid Often!

Thursday • Exhibit Hall • 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday • Exhibit Hall • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday • Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer • 8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. *Please pick up all winning items no later than 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Annual Meeting Scholarship Sponsors

Amy Vojta Scholarship funded by Chi Psi Fraternity* Barbie Tootle Scholarship in recognition of service to Order of Omega Beth Saul Gamma Sigma Alpha Scholarship* Bonnie Wunsch/Northeast Greek Leadership Association Scholarship* Bowling Green State University Scholarship* CAMPUSPEAK, Inc. Scholarship* Chi Epsilon: Founders Scholarship Chi Psi Fraternity Scholarship Dick McKaig Scholarship funded by friends of Dick McKaig* Douglas K. Lange Council for the Advancement of Standards Scholarship Dr. Ed Whipple Scholarship in recognition of service to Order of Omega Dr. Howard Farrell Scholarship in recognition of service to Order of Omega Dr. Ron Binder Scholarships Floyd W. Field Scholarship funded by Theta Chi Fraternity Jennifer Jones Hall Scholarship funded by the AFA Foundation Linda Wardhammar Scholarship funded by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority* Margaret Anne MacDonald Bundy Memorial Scholarship funded by Alpha Delta Pi* Marlin–Bradley Ally Scholarship funded by Blake Bradley* Mary Peterson Annual Scholarship Michelle Guobadia Graduate Scholarships MJ Insurance Sorority Division Scholarships Monica Lee Miranda Scholarship funded by friends of Monica L. Miranda* Order of Omega Scholarship Past Presidents’ Scholarship* Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship Phi Mu Delta Fraternity Scholarships RISE Partnerships Scholarship Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Scholarship* Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Scholarship* Thomas B. Jelke Graduate Scholarships* Todd C. Sullivan Scholarships Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship* *Endowed Scholarship

Join Us

Consider joining us in our cause. Our mission is to 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. See us in the Donor Den in the exhibit hall and consider a gift of support today!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2015 AFA

AWARD RECIPIENTS! The AFA Foundation proudly recognizes the talents of these extraordinary professionals and invites you to honor them with a gift to the AFA Foundation today!

ROBERT H. SHAFFER AWARD

JACK L. ANSON AWARD

DR. KENT L. GARDNER AWARD

CHARLEY PRIDE, PH.D.

TOM B. JELKE, PH.D.

VIRGINIA AMBLER, PH.D.

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

T. JELKE SOLUTIONS

WILLIAM & MARY

PHI DELTA THETA

SIGMA PHI EPSILON

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA

SUE KRAFT FUSSELL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

WILL FORAN NORTH–AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE

JENNY LEVERING MIAMI UNIVERSITY

PHI MU DELTA

DELTA GAMMA

WENDI KINNEY

JEREMIAH SHINN, PH.D.

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT GENESEO

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

NORTHEAST GREEK LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA

SIGMA KAPPA

TIM WILKINSON WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SIGMA PHI EPSILON

Visit afaf1992.org to make an “In Honor Of” gift to honor award recipients. Please list the award recipient(s) in the comments box, and the AFA Foundation will share the list of donors with the award recipients after the Annual Meeting.

GENERAL INFO Annual Meeting Office is in Stockyards 3 on the second floor of

the Omni Fort Worth. The office will be staffed during all hours that Annual Meeting Registration is open.

Awards will be presented on two occasions. Awards for the

Shelley Sutherland Outstanding Volunteers, Outstanding Change Initiative, Excellence in Educational 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, December 3. The Jack L. Anson, Robert H. Shaffer, Dr. Kent L. Gardner Award, and the Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Awards will be presented during the Closing Banquet on Saturday, December 5.

Check In & Check Out at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel are at 4

Lost and Found is located at the hotel concierge desk, security and housekeeping offices, or the Annual Meeting Office. Learning Outcomes are listed in the educational program descriptions and provided by the program presenter. Please keep these in mind as you select, participate in, and evaluate each educational session.

Meal 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. Your nametag serves as your meal ticket. Additional meal tickets may be available for purchase at Annual Meeting Registration or the Annual Meeting Office. If available, tickets must be purchased 72 hours in advance of the event.

p.m. and 11 a.m. Check In & Check Out at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel are at 3 p.m. and 12 p.m.

Nametags should be worn at all times during the Annual

and Sheraton Fort Worth hotels. Please be sure to check the Educational Session description for hotel and room location.

Questions may be directed to the Annual Meeting staff or key

Educational Sessions will be held at both the Omni Fort Worth Evaluations are essential to the program presenter and to

the Association, as the results be used to determine future educational programming. Please provide feedback for each educational session using our paper evaluations, which will be available in each session room. You may return your completed session evaluations to the in–session volunteer, the program presenter, or to the registration desk. The overall meeting evaluation will be available electronically immediately following the Annual Meeting.

Meeting. If a nametag is lost, please check at the registration desk to see if it has been found or to purchase a new one.

volunteers. Staff members and volunteers will be at Annual Meeting Registration or in the Annual Meeting Office during the registration hours listed in each day’s schedule.

Registration is located in the Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer Wednesday – Saturday, and will serve as the Annual Meeting check–in area as well as the Annual Meeting information hub for the duration of the Annual Meeting. See the daily schedules for detailed Annual Meeting Registration hours.

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@toddhenry

HOW TO BE BRILLIANT AT A MOMENT’S NOTICE Thursday • 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams generate brilliant ideas. He regularly speaks and consults with companies, both large and small, about how to develop practices and systems that lead to everyday brilliance, and his work has been featured by numerous major media outlets. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks internationally on creativity, productivity, leadership, and passion for work. Todd’s first book, The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice offers strategies for how to thrive in the creative marketplace and has been called “one of the best books to date on how to structure your ideas, and manage the creative process and work that comes out of it” by Jack Covert, author of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time and founder of 800–CEO–READ. His latest book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day, unlocks the forces that cause even the brightest, most skilled people to become stagnant in their life and career, and introduces practices that help them build a body of work they can be proud of. It was named by the editors at Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.

@timjacobwise

TIM WISE

EXAMINING RACE & PRIVILEGE IN FRATERNAL COMMUNITIES Saturday • 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti–racist writers and educators in the United States. Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in all 50 states, on over 800 college and high school campuses, and to community groups across the nation. His books include White America: Letter to a New Minority (City Lights Books); his highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son (recently updated and re–released by Soft Skull Press). Wise has provided anti–racism training to teachers nationwide, and has conducted trainings with physicians and medical industry professionals on how to combat racial inequities in health care. Wise has been featured in several documentaries, including the 2013 Media Education Foundation release, “White Like Me: Race, Racism and White Privilege in America.” The film, which he co–wrote and co– produced. Wise haas been featured in several documentaries and appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs, is a regular contributor to discussions about race on CNN, and has been featured on ABC’s 20/20.

CORE COMPETENCIES 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. Note the word advisor is used below to refer to members who work for colleges, universities, and inter/national fraternities or sororities; and/or who serve in volunteer roles.

EDUCATOR A fraternity/sorority advisor applies student development

and/or organizational development theory to his/her practice in challenging 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.

COLLABORATOR A fraternity/sorority advisor collaborates with and often

serves as a liaison among potential members, initiated members, chapter officers, campus administrators, alumni/alumnae, 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.

RESEARCHER 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 also assesses the impact of those initiatives. The advisor maintains an awareness and knowledge of how current issues and research impact the undergraduate student experience, the chapters, and/or the fraternity/sorority community.

ADVISOR 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 organizational, academic, or other concerns.

VALUES ALIGNER 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 improvements and achievements in adhering to their founding principles and institution/ organization expectations.

LEADER 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, and 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.

INNOVATOR 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 their positive use of online communities, provide online educational opportunities, and promote an inclusive and accessible fraternity/sorority experience.

ADMINISTRATOR 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, safely. An advisor may also assist students in planning events.

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS Advance Educational Programs

Resilience: Developing the Ability to Bounce Back Sponsored by LeaderShape

Wednesday • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sheraton Magnolia III

RFM Lite

Sponsored by LeaderShape

In society today, many things compete for our time and attention: our family, our friends, work, social media, etc. The list goes on and on. Often, by the end of a day, many find themselves simply exhausted because of all of the different roles they are managing, and the person getting the least amount of time and attention is you. Taking care of yourself is crucial to being a successful leader, yet it is often the last thing we think to do. Resiliency is a key attribute of today’s successful leaders. LeaderShape recognizes this. It is inevitable that in our daily lives, we will face challenges and struggles causing stress especially when one is in a leadership role. RESILIENCE has been designed to help individuals spend time thinking about how they can face adversity and come back stronger than they were before, not just back to the status quo. This program is based on the latest medical research. Research that has shown people can actually “train” their brains to respond to stressful situations in a way that will improve their overall health and ultimately their enjoyment of life. This program is designed for professionals and is ideal for groups looking to invest in the personal well–being of their organization as well as their colleagues. The skills learned during Resilience will allow professionals to approach their daily work with increased focus and build more intentional relationships with co– workers, colleagues, and clients. Most importantly, doing this personal work will role model the importance of taking care of yourself and how essential that is to being an effective community member regardless of one’s occupation. Preregistration is required for Advance Programs.

Advance Program – RFM Lite Sponsored by TechniPhi

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sheraton Magnolia I It is important for those working with College Panhellenic recruitment, either at a campus or chapter level, to understand the Release Figure Methodology (RFM) used by the National Panhellenic Conference. In this in–depth session we will educate attendees on the history of RFM, the RFM workbook, RFM successes, when RFM will not save a chapter, what to do when a successful chapter stumbles, what to share from the RFM report and with whom, campus total, determining chapter invitation numbers, relative recruiting strength, local volunteer management, communicating with the RFM specialist. By completing this training, participants of the program will receive additional RFM data and statistics above and beyond what they traditionally receive following their campus’ primary recruitment. Preregistration is required for Advance Programs.

Advance Program – Bridge the Gap: Advising Culturally– Based Fraternal Organizations (CBFOs) Sponsored by The Harbor Institute

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sheraton Magnolia II “You are not in our organizations so you don’t understand!” “You just don’t get it!” or “You are trying too hard to fit in!” These are just a few of the remarks often made by culturally–based organization members to their advisor, especially if he/she is not a member of a CBFO. Unaffiliated advisors and affiliates of non–CBFO groups can be at a loss in understanding the hidden clues to pass the tests their students expose them to in an effort to determine their cultural capital. Sometimes, FSL Staff may reassign advisement of CBFOs to the multicultural affairs office; be hesitant in their interactions; and/or allow NPHCs, NALFO or MGC to “have their way” in an attempt to build credit. This interactive and engaging session empowers advisors to bridge the perceived gap by balancing cultural competence, fraternal affiliation and advising style to better relate to members of CBFOs. Preregistration is required for Advance Programs.

AFAF Silent Auction Drop–Off

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer 2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tour AT&T Stadium (Cowboy’s Stadium) in Dallas, TX. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to see the AT&T Stadium Luxury Suites, the Press Box, Cotton Bowl Offices, both locker rooms of the Dallas Cowboys and the Cowboys Cheerleaders, the Post–Game Interview Room and more! Note: The cost for this tour will be $40, and that covers transportation and the guided tour.

2016 Volunteer Welcome

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Omni Stockyards 1 We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all our 2016 AFA volunteers. Please join us for a welcoming reception to become acquainted with the Board of Directors and Central Staff.

Dinner on Your Own 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth 2

The Order of Omega Case Study Competition provides graduate members with an opportunity to use their problem solving skills to consider and address an issue related to the work of a fraternity/sorority professional. The competition provides them with the opportunity to further the development of their skills.

AFA Connection Kickoff Sponsored by Phired Up Productions

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Omni Sundance 3 The AFA Connection Kickoff is an interactive event designed to help first–time meeting attendees, graduate students, and new professionals navigate and take ownership of their Annual Meeting experience. First–time meeting attendees, graduate students, and new professionals are encouraged to attend and learn what AFA and the Annual Meeting have to offer. Participants will become familiar with the Annual Meeting schedule, meet other conference attendees, and discover Association resources. Participants will build their professional networks, network with experienced professionals, and connect with other attendees!

Regional Meet & Greets

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth & Texas Ballroom Prefunction Space Mix and mingle with people from you region before the regional meetings.

Regional Meeting 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Region 1 • Omni Fort Worth 123 Region II • Omni Texas Ballroom HI Region III • Omni Texas Ballroom BC Region IV • Omni Stockyards 1 Region V • Omni Sundance 1 The AFA Foundation will recognize individuals joining our Leadership Society with cumulative giving of $1,000 or more during the Regional Meetings.

Annual Meeting Welcome Reception

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth & Texas Ballroom Prefunction Space Help us kick off the 2015 Annual Meeting at the welcome reception. All are welcome to attend. Cash bar and light appetizer will be available. Dinner on your own before is recommended.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 3, 2015 Exhibitor Set–Up

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Opening General Session

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

AFAF Silent Auction & Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Graduate Training Track

10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Block #1

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Case Study Competition

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Educational Block #2

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

New Professionals Seminar

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Networking Break

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Educational Block #3

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Order of Omega Open House

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ignite Fraternity

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Tri Delta’s Headquaters Off Site Excursion

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Fireside Chat Meet & Greets

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Reception

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–In

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

Opening Session: How to be Brilliant at a Moment’s Notice Todd Henry, @toddhenry 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom

Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams generate brilliant ideas. He regularly speaks and consults with companies, both large and small, about how to develop practices and systems that lead to everyday brilliance, and his work has been featured by numerous major media outlets. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks internationally on creativity, productivity, leadership, and passion for work. See full description on page 12.

AFAF Silent Auction

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom The AFA Foundation is proud to host its 22nd annual Silent Auction at the 2015 AFA Annual Meeting. Your donations help the Foundation fund projects aimed at strengthening our profession, including scholarships, research, and educational programs. We will offer a wide variety of items in all price ranges, including experiential opportunities, fraternity/sorority and university items, jewelry, gift baskets, books, autographed items, sports memorabilia, gift cards and more.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom

Graduate Training Track Funded by the AFA Foundation

10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Omni Sundance 1 It’s easy to get lost in our field. There are many shiny, exciting adventures. There are difficult choices to make. There are paths well–worn and some new ones to blaze. In order to be successful, a new practitioner must have clarity around who they are, what they believe, what they are passionate about and what they want to teach others. In his book The Advantage, Patrick Lencioni defines four kinds of values: core, permission–to–play, accidental and aspirational. With these definitions as the basis, the Graduate Training Track will help first–year graduate student professionals develop a philosophy and approach to their work, understand the practical application of the AFA Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession, identify and navigate key organizational dynamics, and develop initial strategies for change management. Preregistration is required for this session.

Educational Block #1 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Please see pages 22–23 for session descriptions.

Order of Omega Case Study Competition 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Sundance 2

The Order of Omega Case Study Competition provides graduate members with an opportunity to use their problem solving skills, to consider and to address an issue related to the work of a fraternity/sorority professional. The competition provides them with the opportunity to further the development of their skills.

Lunch on Your Own 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Educational Block #2 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please see pages 24–25 for session descriptions.

New Professionals Seminar Funded by the AFA Foundation

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sheraton Magnolia I The New Professionals Seminar is designed for professionals with two years or less of professional experience with the content specifically focusing on the needs of members who have just begun their professional work. The seminar itself will delve deeper into topics like intentionality, professional philosophy, and strategic approach to professional practice. Preregistration is required for this session.

Networking Break Sponsored by Innova

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Realizing how important it is for our colleagues to reconnect at our meeting, we are pleased to be able to offer 30 minute networking breaks throughout the schedule. Use these breaks as an opportunity to hold a quick meeting, network with vendors in the exhibit hall, or to simply reconnect with a colleague over coffee. Our hope is that providing these networking breaks allows Annual Meeting participants to maximize their experience, both socially and educationally. There will be a prize drawing taking place in the exhibit hall during this time.

Educational Block #3 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please see pages 26–27 for session descriptions.

Order of Omega Open House 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Order of Omega would like to invite you to an Open House in conjunction with the AFA Annual Meeting. Order of Omega is an international honor society recognizing fraternity men and women for their leadership, scholarship and service with over 550 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Omega Headquarters is located at 300 E. Border St. in Arlington, Texas, and we encourage you to drop by for refreshments and then join Delta Delta Delta at their Executive Office. Note: Transportation is on your own, so please ride share with your colleagues.

Ignite Fraternity

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Omni Stockyards 1 The concept is simple. Speakers will present their Ignite Talks, 5–minute talks of 20 slides that automatically advance Every 15 seconds, to an audience of their Association peers. Speakers will enlighten and entertain the audience on any aspect of fraternity life, or life in general. Grab a drink and enjoy a relaxed learning atmosphere to listen to what our members have to say! Preregistration is required to give an Ignite talk; however all conference attendees are encouraged to attend.

Tri Delta’s Executive Office Off Site Excursion 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Omni Stockyards 1

Join us for a tour of the Delta Delta Delta Executive Office as part of the AFA Annual Meeting. Located in Arlington, Texas, Tri Delta’s Executive Office is the center of operations for Delta Delta Delta Women’s Fraternity, the Tri Delta Foundation and the Tri Delta National House Corporation. It is also home to the organization’s successful merchandise arm, Delta Shop, as well as the editorial offices of the award–winning Trident magazine and the organization’s historical archives. Executive Office will be decorated for the holidays, so join us for seasonal refreshments and a festive tour! Note: The cost for this tour is free, and transportation will be sponsored by Delta Delta Delta. Please arrive at the Omni at 4:45 p.m. to catch the shuttle.

Fireside Chats Meet & Greet Sponsored by LaunchPoint Solutions

5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Omni Texas Pre–Function Foyer, Fort Worth Pre– Function Foyer, and Texas Ballroom Have you ever wanted to put a face with the name of the person you have been talking or emailing with about a specific chapter? Want to catch up with an old colleague but have not been able to find them? Are you new to your position and want to introduce yourself to interfraternal partners? Fireside Chats Meet & Greet is the perfect opportunity for you! Campus–based professionals will be stationed at tables and organization–based professionals and volunteers will be about to seek out institutional representatives with whom they want to meet. The intention of the Meet & Greet is not to conduct full Fireside Chats, but rather to make introductions and potentially schedule a future meeting. While this is a great opportunity to put a face with a name, meet up with an old colleague, or say a quick hello, this is not an appropriate environment to bring up major issues which you have not previously 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!

Exhibit Hall Reception Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK, INC.

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom

Ed Block 1, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Using CAS Self–Assessment to Evaluate Fraternity and Sorority Advising Programs

Developing a Global Leadership Program to Encourage Inclusiveness and Cross–Cultural Adaptability

Dan Bureau, University of Memphis, dabureau@memphis.edu Viancca Williams, University of South Florida, viawilliams@usf.edu Monica Miranda, University of South Florida, iluminada293@gmail.com Veronica Hunter Moore, Temple University, veronica.moore@temple.edu Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University, sbdobek@ncsu.edu

Kevin Smith, CAMPUSPEAK, ksmith1821@gmail.com

Omni Stockyards 1 • Educator • Program #101

Omni Sundance 3 • Educator • Program #104

Assessment allows us to understand how programs achieve desired program and learning outcomes. The CAS Self–Assessment process allows professionals to collect evidence of performance and evaluate overall accomplishments against industry standards. This interactive session will focus on how Fraternity and Sorority Advising Programs (FSAP) can use the CAS Standards to assess progress toward implementing mission, achieving program goals including learning outcomes, developing professional development plans, and managing resources. An overview of CAS Standards’ functions will be provided prior to diving into how your FSAP can implement a recommended CAS self–assessment process. Participants will be able to identify the role of CAS in conducting self–assessment. Participants will be able to explain the steps used in CAS Self–Assessment.

The emergence of globalization has caused a paradigm shift for organizational and civic leaders throughout the world. Due to the complexities of this rapid change, leaders in business, government, healthcare, and education need the ability to collaborate cross–culturally, inclusively, and lead in a complex political, economic, and civil society. Greek organizations can provide the perfect starting point to launch a leadership program that develops global leadership competencies. Organizations who choose to do this will develop members who are more employable, thereby increasing their organization’s value to the campus community. Moreover, global leadership programs are great ways to include faculty, staff, community members, alumni, and even prospective members. The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with a tool kit for designing learning goals, trip parameters, and overall global leadership program design. Additionally, existing opportunities and starting points will be identified. Participants will learn to design learning goals and parameters for experience in global leadership development. Participants will have context for creating leaders who are more cross–culturally inclusive.

Sheraton Magnolia I • Advisor • Program #102

Omni Fort Worth 3 • Educator • Program #105

PIPE down over there: Purposeful, Intentional Practices and Expectations for Advising NPHC organizations

Vance Pierce, University of Illinois at Chicago, vpierce4@uic.edu Sean Palmer, Mary Lou Williams Center For Black Culture Duke University, sean.palmer@duke.edu We spend a good deal of time wringing our hands over the essential idea: How do you support NPHC organizations to grow in membership, connect with the campus, and succeed as organizations while maintaining their cultural identity? The answer is PIPE (Purposeful and Intentional Practices and Expectations). If we as campus professionals develop programs and initiatives that are rooted in the purpose and history of these organizations, we can increase their chances for success while helping them identify value in engaging with the greater campus community and discovering mutual value with the host institution. Participants will develop an understanding of how to set measurable goals and expectations for NPHC groups. Participants will better understand strategies for creating campus wide connections to support NPHC groups development.

Small HQ, Big Impact

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Collaborator • Program #103 Lauren Hopkins, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, dfo@kdr.com Ian Pellerin, Theta Xi Fraternity, ian@thetaxi.org Kate Planow, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, growth@kdr.com We constantly hear that a set of best practices is what we should be using. From policy and strategy, to job expectations and staff training, these best practices are supposed to help us achieve our desired results. However, the reality is that “best practices” often fail to address our needs. Smaller organizations do not have the same level of resources as our larger peer organizations. So how do we achieve similar results with limited resources? This session will allow professionals (from groups of all sizes) to discuss ideas and share resources focused on the training and development of staff. What’s working with your staff? What’s not? Are there free or low–cost resources you’ve found particularly useful? By collaborating and employing feedback, we can maximize our resources and select the most appropriate practice, tailor a practice, or invent a set of “next practices” to meet our needs. Participants will share resources and ideas for staff development and operations among fraternity/sorority professionals. Participants will create opportunities for collaboration among headquarters to better stretch resources and time.

Sexual Assault Prevention, Consent, and the Bystander Effect

Michael Ayalon, Sigma Pi Fraternity, mayalon@sigmapi.org Matthew Leo, Townson University, mlenno@towson.edu Sexual violence is a serious and complex public health problem. We focus on preventing sexual violence perpetration before it happens to achieve the greatest impact. Our prevention strategies are consistent with best practices and are theory based. From the individual perspective, we will build consent, bystander intervention, and healthy relationship skills with an evidence–informed interactive session. From an organizational perspective, we will show how to engage campus leadership to promote a campus culture of consent, safety, and respect. From a community perspective, we will show some initiatives taken to strengthen and support enforcement, response, and reporting on and off campus. This session is only one small component of a comprehensive strategy. To change behavior in the long term, the challenge to the Greek community will be to develop a peer–to–peer awareness campaign to reinforce positive norms and skills related to consent and bystander intervention. Participants will understand how to respond when a sexual assault disclosure is made. Participants will understand how to prevent sexual assaults on campus.

#sorrynotsorry: An Affinity Space for Women Professionals Omni Sundance 4 • Leader • Program #106

Kim Monteaux De Freitas, University of Vermont, kmonteau@uvm.edu Kristin Lang, American Association of University Women, langk@aauw.org Elyse Gambardella, Delta Delta Delta, egambardella@trideltaeo.org Recent literature shows growing evidence that women underestimate their abilities. This lack of confidence can be devastating on women. With work and self reflection, confidence can be acquired. This session aims to create a space where professionals can engage in critical conversations, share their experiences, and learn to become more confident women. This time together will provide participants the opportunity to engage in dialogue and self–reflection about topics such as confidence, the “I’m sorry” culture, the imposter syndrome, and interpersonal relationships. Using gender development theory, this session examines the behaviors of women and the steps we can take as women professionals to elevate ourselves and others. Participants will leave with an increase awareness of how gender socialization affects leadership development. Participants will be introduced to new concepts and leave with an understanding of the importance of lifting one another and building confidence.

Ed Block 1, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m. From Board Room to Blackout and Beyond: The Results

Trends & Issues in Fraternity/Sorority Conduct

Leah Howell, University of Cincinnati, leah.howell@uc.edu

Kimberly Novak, NovakTalks, kim@novaktalks.com Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, jangotti@pikapp.org

Omni Fort Worth 1 • Researcher • Program #107

Many of us have had that moment! The moment where you are so in awe of the talent, skill, and ability of a student leader, you are certain you are witnessing a person who will change the world. And then comes the moment you realize this same rock star student is chatting through the meeting and planning their weekend black out. It is then you find yourself asking the complex question of “why”? How does one explain the disparate behavior students who, despite success in many other arenas, are making intentional decisions to engage in high– risk behaviors, in particular alcohol use? This session will explore the final results of a mixed methods study of this phenomenon and provide a framework to engage students in discussion around decision making and identity. Participants will be introduced to Identity Development Theory and its relevance to current student’s decision making processes. Participants will learn and practice skills to engage students in conversations about high–risk decisions.

Curriculum Crash Course: Maximizing Your Leadership Programs Omni Sundance 5 • Innovator • Program #108

Cat Sohor, Delta Chi International Fraternity, csohor@deltachi.org Rachel Westra, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, rwestra@pikapp.org Do you have an undergraduate degree in curriculum design? Did your graduate program include coursework in developing effective educational programs? If not, you’re not alone. Although we all have limited planning time and resources, fraternity/sorority professionals are increasingly responsible for developing high impact leadership programs. In this session, we will provide you with concrete strategies to maximize the time you spend with students, minimize expenses, and actively engage participants in intentional education. Participants will identify different teaching methods and models to effectively engage program participants. Participants will apply the teaching methods as they design educational programs.

You Didn’t Get the Memo?

Omni Sundance 6 • Leader • Program #109 Mike McRee, Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation, mcree@deltau.org Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com Do you think the pattern of negative news stories about fraternities and sororities is unfortunate? If so, you might be missing something. Isn’t the goal that more members address more problems? Isn’t that happening? If we examine the details of each scenario and consider the pattern of events in the larger context of social change. Join us to reconsider the role of the whistleblower, rethink the narrative about negative events in fraternity sorority life, and gain strategies for using them to accelerate change. Participants reinterpret the pattern of negative events in fraternity/sorority life through the lens of social change theory and research. Participants explore alternate narratives and learn how to use bad behavior and negative incidents to facilitate change.

Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Gender Differences – What Do We Know? Sheraton Magnolia VI • Researcher • Program #110

Gentry McCreary, PhD, Dyad Strategies, gentry@dyadstrategies.com Joshua Schutts, University of West Florida, jschutts@uwf.edu Sarah Cohen, University of Indiana, cohen24@indiana.edu Four years of research have given us keen insight into the ways fraternity men and sorority women define and conceptualize the constructs of brotherhood and sisterhood. As this research has emerged, key concepts underlying the fraternity/ sorority experience have been unlocked. This session will explore the four schema of brotherhood, the five schema of sisterhood, and the gender differences related to how men view brotherhood and how women view sisterhood. Participants will gain knowledge related to the four schema of brotherhood and the five schema of sisterhood. Participants will develop an understanding of gender differences related to the conceptualizations of the fraternity/sorority experience.

Sheraton Magnolia IV • Values Aligner • Program #111

In June 2015, Bloomberg reported that during the first three months of the year, 133 fraternity and sorority chapters were sanctioned for violations of university codes of conduct and inter/national organization policies. Although Bloomberg aggregated the data on student behavior, little information was presented on how institutions and inter/national organizations handled the misconduct. In this session, participants will review some of the critical trends and issues in fraternity/sorority conduct, as well as best practices for addressing violations of established standards of conduct. Participants will be able to identify the most critical issues in fraternity/sorority conduct and apply best practices for addressing alleged violations of established standards of conduct. Participants will be able to integrate the CAS standards and guidelines for student conduct programs into the chapter conduct process for their campus or inter/national organization.

Hazing Prevention: What We Have Learned in Our Consortium of Schools Sheraton Magnolia V • Researcher • Program #112

Elizabeth Allan, University of Maine, elizabeth.allan@maine.edu Travis Apgar, Cornell University, tta4@cornell.edu Susan West, University of Kentucky, dean.west@uky.edu Elizabeth Shayler, Lehigh University, This program will outline the National Hazing Prevention Consortium 3–year program with 8 colleges and universities. The co–author of the National Hazing Study and campus hazing prevention leaders will provide the strategic framework and research–based core strategies being tested on campuses nationally. Panelists will discuss progress on individual campuses and resources provided by the researchers and staff of the University of Maine and stophazing.org. Participants will receive the core components of a comprehensive approach to campus hazing prevention. Participants will hear the outcomes from the 8 campuses who are two–thirds of the way through the development of a three year hazing prevention program, and learn about resources to design or improve their own campus hazing prevention programs.

How To Build a Culture of Team Excellence Sheraton Magnolia II • Leader • Program #113

Jessica Gendron Williams, Phired Up Productions, Jessica@PhiredUp.com Fraternity and sorority, when done right, is comprised of a group of individuals governed by and committed to a set of clear values and expectations who have an intense focus on a clear and common goal built upon the foundation of relationships. Those things are what have given fraternity/sorority the ability to impact the world in amazing ways over the course of our history – to make real change happen with excellence. This concept, when applied to teams, whether teams of students or professionals, can do the same – build a culture of creating change with excellence. At Phired Up, we’ve applied these concepts to our team over our 12 year history, and we believe we’ve made real change happen (we hope you agree). We strive to help you learn how to apply the same concepts to your team (student or staff) and build a culture of team excellence. Participants will understand components of building a team culture among their staff and student groups. Participants will apply practices into an action plan for their student groups or staff.

Ed Block 2, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. So You Want to Create a Task Force?

Save the Alumni – Save the World

Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, jangotti@pikapp.org Lori Hart, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, lhart@pikapp.org

Ben Pendry, UNC Charlotte, benjamin.pendry@gmail.com Rick Barnes, FarmHouse Fraternity, rick@rickbarnespresents.com

“Just fix it.” But what exactly are we trying to fix? Or more importantly, what exactly are we trying to change? As incidents of fraternity/sorority misconduct continue to attract attention from the media, as well university presidents and governing boards, many professionals are facing a daunting task: convene a task force and create a strategic plan to strengthen the fraternity/sorority community or the inter/national organization. This program will introduce participants to a prevention–focused strategic planning process and provide campus and headquarters professionals with the tools necessary to increase the likelihood that students, volunteers, and staff will be able to make lasting change in their chapters and/or communities. Participants will describe the basic steps of a prevention–focused strategic planning process and integrate them into their professional work. Participants will identify specific areas in which they can utilize the prevention planning process on their campus or with their inter/national organization.

They are the closest things we have to a silver bullet when it comes to high functioning chapters. The greatest pool of knowledge, money, talent, and time that we have. The group who cares more about the chapter than anyone else on the planet. Yet, our alumni are the most underutilized, under invited, and under asked stakeholders out there. We talk about a lifetime commitment, yet we (campuses and HQ’s) do a terrible job of providing direction on what the experience looks like beyond the few years we have to accept dues and tuition payments. Our campus councils, campus based professionals, divisions of student affairs, alumni associations, alumni chapters, event planners, and leadership boards must do a better job of getting on the same page with alumni. Bring your own success stories and struggles. We will share our experiences engaging alumni donors and volunteers, building affinity groups, raising money, and helping our chapters. Participants will describe the role that alumni can play in building a strong campus–based fraternity/sorority community. Participants will gain the skills necessary to build their own alumni engagement strategy.

Omni Sundance 3 • Researcher • Program #201

Measuring Fraternal Values

Omni Sundance 4 • Values Aligner • Program #202 Joshua Schutts, University of West Florida, jschutts@uwf.edu Gentry McCreary, PhD, Dyad Strategies LLC, gentry@dyadstrategies.com Over the past year, we have worked with two national fraternal organizations on a project to measure the values expressed in their public documents. This project sought to identify ways in which the organization may identify attitudes and beliefs in their membership that are congruent with their esoteric values and principles. The process described in the presentation will empower participants to consider ways in which they may choose to measure values congruence within their organization/community. Participants will learn about recent efforts to measure the fraternal values of several fraternal organizations. Participants will have the opportunity to consider how they might begin to assess the values of their organization/community in a similar manner.

My Choice, My Fraternity, and My Engagement: Experiences of White Men in BGLOs Omni Sundance 6 • Researcher • Program #203

Kourtney Gray, PhD, Balyor University, kgray6@gmail.com C. Robert Shorette, PhD, Campaign for College Opportunity, charles.shorette@gmail.com This program will present research on the experiences of white men who hold membership in Black Greek–Letter Organizations. Research presented from a qualitative case study with multiple unites of analysis, will highlight the choice, ownership, and engagement of white men in BGLOs, and the way in which their choice to participate in historically black fraternities. Astin’s theory of student involvement, Critical Race Theory, and Sense of Student Belonging frame this work and presentation. Additionally this program will engage professionals in topics that have seemed taboo. Fraternity/sorority life engagement is advancing, and discussions on race and pluralism are important to continue to engage our students to understand the world and campuses in which they engage day to day. Participants will learn first hand the experiences of a newly researched Greek population, and how their experience adds to the realm of Greek affairs on the college campus and beyond. Participants will engage Student Affairs and fraternity/sorority professionals in discussions related to new perspectives of Greek life and the multiple perspectives of Greek community.

Omni Stockyards 1 • Collaborator • Program #204

Supporting a New Chapter

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Advisor • Program #205 Dustin Page, Delta Chi Fraternity, dpage@deltachi.org We often have high expectations for new chapters. We want them to be high performing as quickly as possible and hopefully charter in less than two years. Yet, new chapters can often come with a wide range of unique issues and problems if we aren’t careful. They’re developmentally very different than our established chapters, and as a result, require different kinds of support and coaching. This session will examine how you can utilize group development and situational leadership theories to develop better approaches and strategies for supporting new groups. It will also share how campus–based professionals and headquarter staff can better support new chapters to be high performing. Whether you’re looking for new chapters to be performing higher or chartering quicker, you first have to understand what they need in order to be successful. Participants will apply Group Development and Situational Leadership theories in working with new chapters to determine what support and coaching is needed for new chapters to be successful.

Ancient Greeks Providing Insight For Modern Greek Leadership Omni Fort Worth 3 • Leader • Program #206

Kyle Yarawsky, Delta Tau Delta, kyle.yarawsky@delts.org The term “leader” is a relatively modern term, first appearing in the Oxford English Dictionary in the 1300’s and popularized in 1700’s. This program will review the transformation of leadership over the course of thousands of years of history. Focusing on four key transformational points in history beginning with classical Greek and Roman philosophers through the American founding fathers, and modern presidential leadership. You will find the ideas and basic components of leadership changed over time. Comparing merit/reason based leadership to popular leadership will provide insights as to how you can improve student leadership within your organization and campus. Participants will understand the transformation of leadership over time. Participants will examine modern issues with student leadership, campuses, and with the challenges of changing cultures through the lens of ancient leadership principles.

Ed Block 2, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Evidence–Based Approaches to Support Fraternity and Sorority Advocacy and Bystander Intervention

With the Same Goal in Mind: Examining the Campus/ Headquarters Relationship

Helen Stubbs, EverFi, helen@everfi.com Kyle Pendleton, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, kap@zetataualpha.org

Cat Sohor, Delta Chi International Fraternity, csohor@deltachi.org Michelle Marchand, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, marchand@deltau.org Gretchen Foran, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, gstahl@alphasigmatau.org Kate Planow, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, kathryn.planow@gmail.com

Sheraton Magnolia II • Innovator • Program #207

With national headlines highlighting fraternity and sorority problematic behavior, campus and headquarter professionals look for effective approaches to address these concerns. Increasingly, people consider bystander intervention (BI) programs to support student peer accountability and intervention, but they struggle to develop a sound approach. This session will provide participants with the necessary knowledge to build an effective bystander intervention (BI) program for fraternity/sorority members by reviewing necessary BI components, foundational concepts, data, and research demonstrating the basis for applying a normative approach, and will highlight innovative, theory–driven, and effective BI models applied to fraternity/sorority groups. Drawing upon intervention theory, this model has been effective in reducing undergraduate alcohol–related harms, and has been effectively applied to address sexual violence among other high– risk groups. Participants will hear from the experience of leaders adapting and applying this model to fraternity and sorority membership. Participants will learn the importance and theoretical underpinnings of integrating small group social norms clarification into a Bystander Intervention training approach.

Banning Yik Yak Won’t Solve the Problem: Understanding the Psychology Behind Anonymous Posting Omni Sundance 5 • Leader • Program #208

Kyle Hickman, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, kyle.a.hickman@gmail.com Cherie Michaud, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, clr.michaud@gmail.com Far too often, we think the easiest way to “fix” a rampant social media problem is by banning it. When we ban programs like Yik Yak, we only create a larger problem about honesty and communication. There is a reason our students are posting on social media outlets like Yik Yak. This interactive discussion will help professionals better understand the use of Yik Yak, the social psychology at play, and how to collaborate with students to redirect the conversation. Participants will better understand the psychology behind anonymous posting. Participants will brainstorm at least three ideas to shift the current Yik Yak narrative with their campus/members.

Real Talk: Being a Professional of Color in Fraternity & Sorority Life Sheraton Magnolia IV • Collaborator • Program #209

Marco Blanco, University of South Florida, marcoblanco@usf.edu Bringing the program back for the third consecutive year at the AFAAM, we understand being a professional of color in the field of fraternity and sorority life can be challenging. Exploring the ideas of race and privilege and working with students, headquarter staffs, and campus advisors can create a unique dynamic when it comes for professionals who are of color. This discussion is geared at sitting down to look at how professionals of color challenge themselves, as well as the people they work with, within the fraternal movement, and how to navigate through the profession as a person of color. Participants will engage in discussion surrounding being a person of color in the profession of fraternity and sorority life. Participants will better understand the importance of racial affinity spaces as sources of empowerment.

Sheraton Magnolia V • Collaborator • Program #210

Have you ever had an interaction with a headquarters staff member and thought, “What the heck?” As much as we all value collaboration, there are times when campus–based professionals and headquarters staff members are not on the same page. We all have the same end goal in mind, but sometimes we take different paths to get there. This is not your typical panel discussion, but an interactive program where participants can learn more about the decision making process from a headquarters staff perspective and engage in productive dialogue on how to better work together moving forward. This program is ideal for graduate students and new professionals who are looking to learn more about the campus/headquarters relationship. Participants will view fraternity and sorority life through the lens of a headquarters staff member. Participants will collaborate through a series of case study examples.

Hitting the Reset Button: Jumpstarting Your Campus’ Culturally–Based Fraternal Organizations Sheraton Magnolia VI • Values Aligner • Program #211

Rasheed Ali Cromwell, The Harbor Institute, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com Suzette Walden Cole, The Harbor Institute, swaldencole@theharborinstitute.com Many advisors inherit decades of NPHC and MGC problems ingrained into the university culture when they arrive. Proposing change and suggesting new ideas for programming, chapter recruitment and fundraising likely falls on deaf ears. How can you serve as a change agent when the community is resistant, or so far removed that they are no longer relevant or effective within the fraternal community? Hitting the reset button with your culturally–based fraternal organizations (CBFOs) is one solution. What does this mean? What are the repercussions? What are the impacts to relationships with partners and stakeholders? What is the diplomatic approach to such an extreme initiative? These are often the questions that keep advisors awake at night. This session will focus on fostering a sense of collective ownership among students to change and approaches to address these issues. Participants will utilize a SWOT analysis with their students to cultivate a sense of collective ownership in identifying needed change and prioritizing goals for CBFOs on campus. Participants will assist their CBFO students in assessing the alignment between their practices, goals and missions.

How to Travel Like a (fiscally responsible) Pro Omni Fort Worth 1 • Administrator • Program #212

David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, stollman@campuspeak.com Monica Lee Miranda, University of South Florida, mlmiranda@usf.edu Budgets are tight. Squeezing one more student into the travel budget to get them to a conference might change their life. Heck, squeezing more out of the travel budget to get YOU to that extra conference could change hundreds of students lives! We’ll review specific tactics maximizing your abilities to travel, and the experience you’ll have in doing so. Participants will identify strategies to maximize travel budgets to benefit their students and their own professional development. Participants will learn ways to maximize the benefits while reducing negative impacts of travel on personal and professional lives.

Ed Block 3, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Strengthening Member Experiences: Effective Strategies for Volunteer Engagement & Development

From “What Would You Do?” to “Ripped from the Headlines”: Crisis Management in Practice

Kristin Fouts, North American Interfraternity Conference, assessment@nicindy.org Archie Messersmith, Sigma Phi Epsilon, archie.messersmith@sigep.net Billy Boulden, Iowa State University, bboulden@iastate.edu Erin (Nemenoff) Nelson, PhD, University of Memphis, erinnelson@gmail.com

Bonny Shade, UNC Charlotte, bonny.shade@uncc.edu Kyle Pendleton, Zeta Tau Alpha, kap@zetataualpha.org Lindi Smedberg, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, lindi@utk.edu Libby Anderson, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, landerson@zbtnational.org Fred Dobry, Sigma Nu Fraternity, fred.dobry@sigmanu.org

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Collaborator • Program #301

Being a volunteer and working with volunteers can be challenging, and this session will provide both campus– and headquarters–based attendees with important lessons to help make the relationship as mutually beneficial as possible. The program will address the four cornerstones of volunteer development: attracting, recruiting, engaging, and retaining. Panelists will address issues and best practices related to both student and non–student volunteers including generational characteristics, fulfilling the mission of the department or organization, communication, training and education, accountability, evaluation and assessment, and recognizing the impact and accomplishments of volunteers. Participants will identify specific strategies for recruiting and engaging volunteers of various types. Participants will implement at least one new method for volunteer training and education.

Fraternity Is Not the Problem: Why Intercultural Relationships Thrive In Fraternities Sheraton Magnolia III • Researcher • Program #302

Jessi Reel, The University of Texas at Tyler, jreel@uttyler.edu Are you frustrated by the misconception that all Greek organizations are unwelcoming to minority group members? Have you ever witnessed or experienced positive intercultural relationships in your organization, yet struggled to explain why these friendships work? Now more than ever it is important for us as fraternity/sorority professionals to be able to articulate how our organizations are relevant and inclusive to all. Utilizing Intercultural Communications research, this session will focus on a qualitative study examining the experiences of minority group members in historically white fraternities in the South. The bond of brotherhood will be broken down and examined, and participants will walk away understanding what we are doing right in fraternities, and what we could be doing better to help intercultural relationships thrive. Participants will understand how fraternities facilitate positive intercultural relationships inherently through specific aspects of fraternity programming. Participants will gain insight into the experiences of minority group members in historically white fraternities.

The Science of Small BIG

Omni Stockyards 1 • Innovator • Program #303 Lori Hart, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, lhart@pikapp.org TJ Sullivan, The Catalyst Agency, sullivan@intentionaltjs.com Steve Whitby, The Catalyst Agency, steve.whitby@gmail.com Sam Davidson, The Catalyst Agency, ssdavidson@gmail.com In this day and age, when we are all scratching our heads to impact change in our communities by utilizing summits, coalitions, speakers and a task force of experts as the strategies, perhaps you have more influence than you ever realized. Is it possible to persuade our students in effective and ethical ways to create real change in our communities? Using the ideas in “The Small BIG” as a framework for discussion, we will learn and discuss the evidenced based approach of persuasion science. This session will empower you to think “Small Big” on a daily basis and provide professionals the opportunity to incorporate this research into everyday work with students, colleagues and volunteers. Participants will identify ways to incorporate relevant research on the psychology of persuasion science into conversations with students, alumni, and volunteers. Participants will describe practical applications for the research prevented in order to apply that small is very much the new big.

Sheraton Magnolia V • Administrator • Program #304

“As seen on TV” has taken on an entirely new meaning for fraternity/sorority professionals. The “reality” of many of these situations is new professionals may not know, nor did they learn in graduate school, how to respond, behave, or act in crisis situations. Would you know what to do during your first major hazing case, sexual assault report, student death, campus protest or other major crisis? When do you reach out to the International or National Office, campus administration or to an outside professional for help? This interactive, roundtable discussion will look at case studies from presenters’ experiences, national hot topics in higher education, and theoretical frameworks to provide you with a practical approach to critical incidents that can, and likely, happen to you. Participants will leave with practical ideas, information and tangible steps on how to handle large risk management issues while incorporating developmental theory. Participants will feel better prepared and equipped to coordinate a professional and realistic response to all too common crisis situations.

Examining Mental Models to Change Approaches to Working in Fraternity/Sorority Life Omni Sundance 6 • Advisor • Program #305

Dan Bureau, University of Memphis, dabureau@memphis.edu Mike McRee, Delta Upsilon, mcree@deltau.org Those who work with fraternities and sororities often believe students, colleagues, institutional leadership, and external stakeholders hold us back from what we really want to achieve. However, that may not be the true reason why our work does not have the impact we wish it would. This session brings forth the belief that what likely prevents us from our best work is the mental models we hold of how to perform our roles. As our positions change due to the evolution of higher education, we must examine what beliefs and practices should be kept and which ones need to go. This session will examine widely held mental models of how work is done in fraternity/sorority life, and how these beliefs and approaches to our profession may be modified to meet the needs of members, campus communities, and international organizations. Participants will explain how the higher education environment calls for fraternity/sorority professionals to adopt new approaches to their work. Participants will develop one new strategy for how they will examine and possibly change their mental models of work in fraternity/sorority life.

Back to Basics: A Model for Having a Courageous Conversation Omni Sundance 5 • Leader • Program #306

Carter Gilbert, Lehigh University, cag414@lehigh.edu Ashley Baudouin, Lehigh University, amb512@lehigh.edu Brigette Gardner, Wright State University, gardner.65@wright.edu Courageous Conversations is a cornerstone initiative for Lehigh University’s fraternity/sorority community to intentionally and authentically discuss challenging topics, particularly as they relate to diversity and inclusion. Based on its namesake guide (Singleton & Linton, 2006), this program assists participants to engage in reflective and open dialogue, untempered by pretense, defense or fear. Join us as we review the framework of this initiative, and then engage with each other in a real–time simulation of the program with an authentic dialogue about a hot topic prevalent in our professional field. Participants will learn an adaptable model for facilitating candid and authentic conversations about social identity and derivative experiences in toda Participants will practice necessary skills for engaging multiple perspectives through courageous conversations.

Ed Block 3, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Dynamics of Advising Relationships Between Female Advisors and Fraternity Men

International Greek Exchange: Integrating International Students into the Fraternity/Sorority Experience

Devin Gregory, Texas Christian University, d.gregory@tcu.edu Mandy Womack, University of San Diego, awomack@sandiego.edu

Chris DeEulis, Purdue University, cdeeulis@purdue.edu Brittany Barnes, Purdue University, bnbarnes@purdue.edu

This session is rooted in action research and takes a deeper look into advising relationships consisting of a female advisor and male fraternity student leaders. We explore qualitative evidence and personal stories to paint a clearer picture of the dynamics present within this specific advisory pairing. Personal narratives from both students and advisors serve to identify the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and challenges present in these specific pairings of students and advisors. Furthermore, we identify styles, strategies, and techniques that may promote heightened efficiency within advising. Participants will understand and identify opportunities, benefits, barriers, and challenges. Participants will strategize ways to maximize the efficiency of advising and mentoring relationships between a female advisor and fraternity men.

With the growing number of international students on college and university campuses across the United States, we would be remiss as fraternity and sorority professionals to ignore this population. During this session, we will look at research surrounding international students and discuss models of engagement for fraternity/sorority communities with the international students on campus. Participants will become aware of current research and data on international students at domestic campuses. Participants will be able to develop a model unique to their specific campus/organization around the integration of international students into the fraternity/sorority experience.

Sheraton Magnolia II • Advisor • Program #307

How to Recruit People Born in 1998

Omni Sundance 1 • Collaborator • Program #311

Self Love is More Than a Selfie; Membership Development, Retention and Mental Health

Omni Sundance 3 • Advisor • Program #308

Omni Fort Worth 1 • Innovator • Program #312

Vince Fabra, Phired Up Productions, vince@phiredup.com Matt Mattson, Innova, matt@innovagreek.com David Lecko, TechniPhi, leck@techniphi.com

Ross Szabo, Human Power Project, ross@humanpowerproject.com Becky Gleason, Zeta Tau Alpha, Becky–Gleason@zetataualpha.org

You know who Will Smith is, right? The Fresh Prince! The incoming college student knows him as Jaden Smith’s dad (who was born in 1998). Millennials are walking across the stage while Generation Z is filling out college applications. Using hard data from modern recruitment tracking tools, recruiting best practices have emerged for students born in the year “Baby One More Time” topped the charts. Participants will interpret new generational research as a function of their role in advising fraternity and sorority growth. Participants will employ groundbreaking recruitment research when advising chapter leaders to build quality new member classes.

Pick A Seat Not A Side – A Conversation Around the Transition Between Campus and Headquarters Sheraton Magnolia VI • Collaborator • Program #309

Joshua Welch, North Carolina State University, jlwelch@ncsu.edu Ariel Tarosky, Triangle Fraternity, ariel@triangle.org Dustin Page, Delta Chi Fraternity, dpage@deltachi.org Allison Foster, Nova Southeastern University, allisonjfoster@gmail.com Have you ever been to a wedding and not known where you should sit? Have you ever attended an AFA session and seen the division of campus and headquarters’ staff members, either intentionally or unintentionally? During this session, professional staff members that have transitioned from campus based work to headquarters work, and vice versa, will discuss what they learned, how they used previous experience to inform their current work, and how to reach across the aisle to create true partnerships; or simply switching seats. Participants will identify strategies for creating collaborative relationships. Participants will describe the transition between different perspectives within the fraternity and sorority profession.

Top 10 Things Fraternity & Sorority Offices Should Be Engaged In: Prioritizing Your Resources Sheraton Magnolia IV • Collaborator • Program #310

Ron Binder, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, binder@pitt.edu Scott Reikofski, University of Pennsylvania, reikofsk@upenn.edu Fraternity/sorority professionals often struggle with how to shape their fraternal environment given their resources (e.g. people and budgets). This session will provide a list of the basic services and programs professionals should be providing their communities. Working in groups with their peers, participants will be asked to use the knowledge gained in the session to develop an action plan. Participants will produce an action plan that will utilize the knowledge presented about top priorities for a Fraternity/Sorority Life Office that will make the most impact on their community.

Oftentimes mental health is treated as something separate from brotherhood and sisterhood, yet it comes up indirectly in every area of a member’s life. When the connection that is felt in a chapter is harnessed correctly it has the opportunity to balance a person’s life and create lifelong growth. Unfortunately, when the mental health connection isn’t being utilized as strongly as it could be, the result is disciplinary problems or members leaving chapters because of a lack of support. This session explores the role of mental health in membership development and the opportunity it plays in retention. Participants will learn about an evidence based approach to mental health that opens deeper communication and allows members to feel a stronger bond. Participants will discover the role mental health plays on membership development and retention. Participants will discuss best practices to open communication about mental health inside a chapter.

NAPA 101: The Landscape of Our Organizations Omni Sundance 4 • Advisor • Program #313

Vigor Lam, NAPA, public.engagement@napa–online.org Hannah Seoh, NAPA, interfraternal.relations@napa–online.org Brenda Dang, NAPA, execchair@napa–online.org The National APIA Panhellenic Association welcomes you to hear updates and information about current initiatives of NAPA and its member organizations. Time will be spent on discussing several pertinent topics affecting the NAPA organization: expansion, underground chapters, and hazing. Participants will better understand the Asian American Fraternal community.

Remembering the Survivor: Meeting Title IX Requirements with Compassion Omni Fort Worth 3 • Values Aligner • Program #314

Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com The trending topic is Title IX. When facing this conversation, there is no room for mistakes across either campuses or headquarters. In meeting the requirements of Title IX, however, we cannot forget we are dealing with people whose lives matter outside of the policy. This program will help participants understand ways to demonstrate care for their students/members while still adhering and meeting necessary policies. Throughout this session, we will help participants understand what they can and cannot do to support survivors while maintaining compliance. It is important we end sexual violence on college campuses, but we cannot forget the survivors along the way. Participants will understand the basic requirements of Title IX impacting how they can maintain an advisor relationship with their students. Participants will walk through the steps behind exhibiting healthy empathy and create an action plan on how this can relate to survivors on their campus.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 2015 Workout for a Cause

6:00 a.m. – 7:00a.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Educational Block# 4

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Seasoned Professionals Seminar

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Networking Break

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Educational Block #5

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

AFA/AFAF Recognition Luncheon

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Closing Festivities & Dessert

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Block #6

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Project Job Search

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fireside Chats

4:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m.

Workout for a Cause

AFA/AFAF Recognition Lunch

Join Pure Barre at the Omni bright and early to workout for a cause. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to the class, and a $10 donation. All the proceeds will go to the AFA Foundation to help support their mission of creating educational programs and providing individual scholarships.

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

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. • Omni Sundance 1

Annual Meeting Registration & Check In

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

Educational Block #4 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Please see pages 30–31 for session descriptions.

Rising Strong: Seasoned Professionals Seminar Funded by the AFA Foundation

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • Sheraton Magnolia I If you don’t like a good Ted Talk, you really aren’t a higher educational professional. If you haven’t watched Brené Brown’s Ted Talks on vulnerability and shame (or read her books), you must be spending your time memorizing Unanimous Agreements or the FIPG Policy (stop that, please). Brown has taught the world about vulnerability through her writing and speaking. It’s the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome.

At the annual meeting, AFA provides seasoned professionals the opportunity to spend some time and space together to be vulnerable and be creative. During this time we will focus on higher education, our sorority/fraternity communities and the organizations we represent and YOU (not the higher education, volunteer, I work 60+ hours a week person, but the real you once we take those labels away). Utilizing the framework of Brown’s new book Rising Strong (released August 2015), we will spend time talking and sharing about how we stumble and fall, and how we learn to get up both personally and professionally so we can show up and be the people we need to be. Come prepared to rumble, reckon and revolutionize. The Seasoned Professionals Seminar is designed for professionals with 7 years or more professional experience within the field. Preregistration is required for this session.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom

AFAF Silent Auction

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom

Networking Break

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Realizing how important it is for our colleagues to reconnect at our meeting, we are pleased to be able to offer 30 minute networking breaks throughout the schedule. Use these breaks as an opportunity to hold a quick meeting, network with vendors in the exhibit hall, or to simply reconnect with a colleague over coffee. Our hope is that providing these networking breaks allows Annual Meeting participants to maximize their experience, both socially and educationally. There will be a prize drawing taking place in the exhibit hall during this time.

Educational Block #5 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom

Exhibit Hall Closing Festivities & Dessert 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom

Please join our Vendor Members and interfraternal partners in the Exhibit Hall. Enjoy the opportunity to network and learn more about their various products, resources, and services. During the exhibit hall closing we will be raffling off exciting prizes. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Educational Block #6 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please see pages 34–35 for session descriptions.

Project Job Search

Sponsored by LaunchPoint Solutions

4:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. • Omni Texas Pre–Function Foyer, Fort Worth Pre– Function Foyer, and Texas Ballroom Fireside Chats are a forum for campus–based and organization–based professionals and volunteers to reinforce their collaborative efforts on a variety of issues through brief, 20 minute meetings. These meetings will provide the opportunity to discuss the progress of their respective organizations and create collaborative action plans for future success. Given the time limitations of these meetings, Fireside Chats should serve as a starting point for one–on–one discussions later on in the week or during regular, on–going communication. 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. Pre–registration for this event was required.

Please see pages 32–33 for session descriptions.

Ed Block 4, 8:45 – 10:15 a.m. The Rest of Title IX – What AFA Members Need to Know about Intimate Partner Violence

Please Stop Saying You Are Too Busy

Omni Sundance 1 • Administrator • Program #404

Omni Fort Worth 3 • Educator • Program #401

Jameson Root, Arizona State University, jameson.root@asu.edu

Aaron Boe, Prevention Culture, aaron@aaronboe.com Tricia Forbes, Prevention Culture, tricialforbes@gmail.com

The concept of time is a rare commodity which you control and doesn’t cost any money. The value is enormous, yet many of us waste it away. We are in control of our time, and how we use it impacts our work performance, accomplishment of goals, influence on our community and personal happiness. However, we continue to complain how busy we are as student affairs and headquarter professionals. Through debate and discussion we will explore how to prioritize your time based on your responsibilities, what you value, and your personal and professional goals. Participants will describe the five stages of work flow outlined in Getting Things Done by David Allen. Participants will analyze and prioritize utilization of time based on goals and expectations.

Research shows that relational violence is as serious of a problem on campuses as sexual assault, and Title IX requires campuses to protect students against relational/intimate partner violence as well as sexual assault. But the increased focus on sexual misconduct has often left the equally serious issue of relational/ intimate partner violence aside. Effective response matters, as does prevention, and both men’s and women’s organizations can be involved in Title IX reports. The long–term emotional effects are serious, and the issue transcends gender and sexuality. In some cases, it can result in something worse than sexual assault, homicide. Better prevention starts with better comprehension. Educate yourself on the warning signs of abusive relationships, the psychology of victim–blaming, non–physical abuse, and the steps you can take to grow healthier chapter cultures and communities. Participants will recognize and educate student leaders or members on non– physical abuse and the seriousness of lesser known warning signs. Participants will realize and be able to articulate the importance of incorporating relational/ intimate partner violence prevention and response education into student leader efforts and campus efforts to address sexual assault/misconduct.

Sorority Legal Issues: Current and Future Trends Sheraton Magnolia III • Administrator • Program #402

Michelle Willbanks, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, michellew@pibetaphi.org Beth Stathos, Chi Omega, bstathos@chiomega.com Cindy Stellhorn, MJ Insurance, cindy.stellhorn@mjinsurance.com Karyn Thomas, Sigma Gamma Rho, legaladvisor@SGRho1922.org Legal issues facing campuses and sororities are becoming more complex and challenging each year. In addition to a myriad of new legal regulations, there are inconsistencies between federal, state and local agencies and campus and inter/ national organization policies. It can be confusing and challenging to navigate especially in light of the increase in threats, actual litigation, and the seriousness of potential consequences for campuses, organizations and individuals (students and campus professionals). Presenters have a wide range of expertise and many years of experience working with campuses and sororities. An interactive overview of legal issues and trends will focus on how to navigate, problem solve and understand the ever changing legal challenges faced by sororities and campus professionals who work with and advise sororities. Participants will receive an overview and working knowledge of legal issues and challenges on campuses specific to advising sororities. Participants will learn a framework, background and rationale of issues for campus professionals who work with sorority chapter members, local advisors, inter/national volunteers and headquarters staff.

The Fraternity and Sorority Student Experience: Implications for Real Life from Data Omni Sundance 2 • Researcher • Program #403

Steve Veldkamp, Indiana University, veldkamp@indiana.edu Cindy Ahonen Cogswell, Indiana Universtiy, cahonen@indiana.edu Dawen Maynen, Indiana University, dmaynen@indiana.edu This interactive session presents aggregate data looking at the behaviors of fraternity/sorority members at colleges and universities. Using findings from the Fraternity and Sorority Experience Survey (FSES), the presenter will (a) explore how student affairs professionals can leverage data to inform campus and chapter driven reform in response to data; (b) familiarize participants with a general understanding of the survey; (c) facilitate a discussion amongst participants to brainstorm ways to enact and respond to survey results. These objectives will be met through an overview of issues and trends related to fraternity and sorority members, small group discussion activities, presentation of FSES data and findings, and highlighting connections between data with institutional resources. Participants will gain a general understanding of the Fraternity and Sorority Experience Survey. Participants will engage in small group discussion to brainstorm meaningful, yet simple, ways to enact assessment data.

Designing Sanctions That Work

Sheraton Magnolia II • Values Aligner • Program #405 Fred Dobry, Sigma Nu Fraternity, fred.dobry@sigmanu.org Kim Novak, Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, knovak@pikes.org The process of sanctioning should be designed so all parties feel they have gained something from the conduct process. The community may feel it has gained a more peaceful environment; the adjudicating body may feel they have helped an organization develop and gained a positive contributor to the community; and the students may feel they were understood and provided insight as to how to develop more appropriate behavior. When the sanctions are assigned with a win–win attitude, students are more likely to become valuable members of the community and their inter/national organization. Participants will learn how to develop sanctions that actually impact the problem behavior. Participants will learn how to incorporate the public health model into their sanctioning process.

Hazing and BGLOs: An Interdisciplinary and Multi–level Analysis of the Problem and Solutions Omni Sundance 4 • Researcher • Program #406

Gregory Parks, PhD , Wake Forest University School of Law, parksgs@wfu.edu Hazing has persisted within BGLOs for generations. Research suggests hazing in BGLOs is deeply problematic and more physically violent than in other organizations. Not surprisingly, many injuries, deaths, and lawsuits have resulted from such incidents. Even more, what has been problematic about BGLO hazing is, seemingly, the evasiveness of tangible solutions. In this presentation, my focus is on a range of psychological, sociological, and organizational behavior theories and research that explain why BGLO hazing exists and some workable solutions to militate against such conduct. Participants will receive the core components of a comprehensive approach to campus hazing prevention. Participants will hear the outcomes from the 8 campuses who are two–thirds of the way through the development of a three year hazing prevention program, and learn about resources to design or improve their own campus hazing prevention programs.

Is it Time to Use “Recruitment” and “NPHC” in the Same Sentence? Omni Sundance 5 • Educator • Program #407

James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK, jtrobo@gmail.com “Our organization doesn’t recruit,” is a popular phrase said by most NPHC brothers and sisters. As a brother of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., I know I have said it as well. Is the time to change that upon us? Percentage–wise, NPHC numbers are low at predominantly white institutions. Small chapter sizes, organizations having all of their members graduate, and other issues could be alleviated by getting these organizations to recruit more. However, hyper exclusivity, tradition, laziness, poor grades, color barriers, and non–NPHC–educated advisors all negatively impact chapter sizes. This roundtable will discover what is working and not working on campuses. We don’t have to call it recruitment, but we need to do something. Participants will identify reasons why NPHC organizations struggle to increase chapter sizes. Participants will compile and distribute actionable ideas to increase NPHC chapter sizes.

Ed Block 4, 8:45 – 10:15 a.m. Confronting the Monster Under the Bed: A How–To Guide to Navigate Diversity Issues in Our Communities

Seizing Cultural Credit: Advising Culturally–Based Organizations from an “Outsider” Perspective

Rafael Matos, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, rafaelmatos2001@gmail.com

Suzette Walden Cole, The Harbor Institute, swaldencole@theharborinstitute.com Syreeta Greene, The Harbor Institute, sgreene@theharborinstitute.com

Omni Sundance 6 • Educator • Program #408

Several events over the course of the past year and a half have brought issues of justice and diversity to the forefront throughout our country. From the murder of Mike Brown to the SAE Oklahoma chapter’s viral video using the N–word, these instances have impacted fraternity/sorority life and forced professionals in the field to face our biases, and in some cases, take action. While some colleagues excel in this area, some avoid the topic altogether. This session will provide participants with practical ways to engage students, across various identities, in dialogue that is meaningful, challenging and supportive of both professionals and students. Participants will learn skills to facilitate diversity discussions with their students/ colleagues. Participants will identify their own biases on diversity issues.

Why Change Fails

Sheraton Magnolia IV • Leader • Program #409 Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com Fraternity/sorority professionals regularly introduce new change initiatives, but the results repeatedly fall short of their original vision. How is it that so little has changed despite continuous effort over multiple decades? It’s because many of these initiatives overlook basic concepts of social change found in sociology, mathematics, economics, public health, networks, and other sciences. This session will review lessons from other disciplines about some of the most common reasons things go wrong. Learn basic models for advancing the fraternity/ sorority experience including: how to propagate new ideas, how to find leverage in systemic problems, how to use aggregation to facilitate collective action, and how change efforts will play out in the dynamics of large, complex social systems. The session will use real–life change efforts to illustrate how to incorporate each of these models into our work. Participants will list and explain at least three models for social change. Participants will select models that are relevant to current initiatives and describe how they inform change efforts.

Taking your Graduate Assistant to the Next Level: Best Supervisory Practices Omni Fort Worth 2 • Administrator • Program #410

Viancca Williams, University of South Florida, viawilliams@usf.edu The graduate assistant role is a stepping stone for developing students into successful, purposeful professionals. The position of supervisor is more than telling someone what to do; it is an opportunity to enhance skills and mentor individuals by challenging and supporting them in their journey of becoming balanced practitioners. By sharing experiences along with theoretical principles and research findings, the presenter will highlight practices used in developing a successful graduate assistant as a supervisor. Participants will be able to identify one new practice to implement when supervising graduate assistants.

Behind the Headlines: Advising Student Organizations in Times of Media Crisis Omni Stockyards 1 • Educator • Program #411

Marilyn Russell, The University of Texas at Austin, marilynr@austin.utexas.edu With the ever–increasing number of fraternity/sorority organizations making news headlines, it is pertinent to empower and educate student leaders and advisors on handling crisis situations in the media. This session will review different institutional models for communication and response to media inquiries, and discuss best practices for training students, advisors, and staff on the crisis communications process. Participants will also gain an understanding of how working collaboratively with stakeholders has lead to constructive conversations surrounding theme parties and cultural sensitivity at The University of Texas at Austin. Participants will be aware to the increasing importance of media training for students, advisers, and staff. Participants will learn how to have critical conversations surrounding best practices for media relations.

Sheraton Magnolia VI • Educator • Program #412

“You are not in our organization, so you don’t understand!” “You just don’t get it!” “You are trying too hard to fit in!” These are just a few of the remarks often made by culturally–based organization members to their advisor, if he/she is not a member of a CBFO. Unaffiliated advisors and affiliates of non–CBFO groups can be at a loss in understanding the hidden clues to pass the tests their students expose them to in an effort to determine their cultural capital. Sometimes, campus–based professionals may reassign advisement of CBFOs to the multicultural affairs office; be hesitant in their interactions; and/or allow NPHCs, NALFO or MGC to “have their way” in an attempt to build credit. This interactive and engaging session empowers advisors to bridge the perceived gap by balancing cultural competence, fraternal affiliation and advising style to better relate to members of CBFOs. Participants will be exposed to strategies to maximize their cultural competence, fraternal affiliation and advising style in working with CBFOs. Participants will understand the “signs” to look for to determine if their CBFO community is healthy.

Effective Speech & Facilitation Skills Omni Sundance 3 • Educator • Program #413

David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, stollman@campuspeak.com Kenny Jones, University of Pennsylvania, kejone@exchange.upenn.edu Welcoming new members in a ballroom, a few words to alumni at a banquet hall, a risk management discussion in a chapter house – you will need to speak to a wide range of audiences in a wide range of venues. Additionally, you’ll need the ability to facilitate group learning in a wide range of environments. Your professional credibility will be on the line each time. (No pressure!) This program will give you the tools to be most effective in your facilitation and speaking opportunities. Learn how to be better. Think of the Deans, VPSAs, and Presidents whom you admire, respect and want to follow. It is rare that one would be a person who can’t command an audience and communicate effectively in any setting. It is more than just practice that matters. Come learn and experience the do’s and don’ts from people who have the expertise. Participants will learn specific (experience level appropriate) platforms skills, practice them, and receive feedback to improve. Participants will learn specific (experience level appropriate) facilitation skills for a range of environments, practice them, and receive feedback to improve.

Navigating the NPC Extension Process

Sheraton Magnolia V • Collaborator • Program #414 Carole Jones, National Panhellenic Conference,vicechairman@npcwomen.org Todd C. Sullivan, University of Connecticut, todd.c.sullivan@uconn.edu More than 155 campuses opened for extension in the last two years, and the National Center for Education Statistics continues to project a steady increase in post–secondary enrollment with women’s enrollment continuing to increase more than men’s through the year 2021. The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) will walk through what role sorority membership can play as a solution for campuses experiencing increased enrollment. We will discuss the rationale behind why NPC’s extension process is structured the way that it is, how to determine if extension is right for a campus, what to do if it is not, and how to maximize a campus’ opportunity with member organizations to ensure a successful extension. This will include the sharing from a fraternity/sorority advisor who has recently and successfully been through the NPC extension process. Participants will identify whether their community is ready for extension as well as the policies, procedures and best practices for the NPC extension process. Participants will implement strategies for supporting the colonizing member organization(s) throughout the colonization process.

Ed Block 5, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Leading Cultural Change

Fear: What Are We Actually Afraid Of? Part Two

Jim Paponetti, Alpha Sigma Tau, jpaponetti@alphasigmatau.org Karyn Nishimura Sneath, Npower, karyn@npoweryourself.com

Cherie Michaud, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, cmichaud@email.unc.edu Veronica Moore, Temple University, veronica.moore@temple.edu Beth Stathos, Chi Omega Fraternity, BStathos@ChiOmega.com Tracy Maxwell, CAMPUSPEAK, tracymax88@gmail.com Monica Lee Miranda, University of South Florida, mlmiranda@usf.edu

Sheraton Magnolia VI • Educator • Program #501

Fraternity/sorority professionals are working harder than ever, but are simultaneously struggling to create lasting systemic change in their communities and organizations. What is preventing lasting change? What is preventing enhanced community and organization health? What is getting in the way of establishing a healthier culture on our campuses and in our organizations? Participants will examine industry practices limiting their work and the process of change. Participants will examine community health through the appropriate organizational lens, so they may develop aligned responses to create real and lasting change. Using Bolman and Deal’s Organizational Reframing Theory and Kotter’s Change Model, participants will leave this session with applicable methods to overcome obstacles to change, enhance community and organizational health, and establish a clear path to instituting cultural change over time. Participants will utilize Bolman and Deal’s Reframing Theory to examine community health as it relates to the cultural frame. Participants will utilize Kotter’s Change Model to strategize for community change over the next five years.

The Other “Dark Power” of Fraternities: Racism Within Historically White Greek Letter Organizations Omni Fort Worth 1 • Educator • Program #502

Ellen Barlow, Kappa Alpha Theta, ebarlow@kappaalphatheta.org Courtney McKenna, Quinnipiac University, CLMcKenna@quinnipiac.edu Antonio–Phillip Lytle, The Ohio State University, lytle.38@osu.edu Caitlin Flanagan’s March 2014 Atlantic article synthesized a yearlong inquiry into dangerous behavior, injuries, deaths, and lawsuits among historically white, American college fraternities. Her investigative journalism did not explore a large and complex piece of the conversation—the historical and continued impact of privilege and race within fraternal organizations. The presenters will first examine the historical foundations of white Greek–letter organizations. They will then review the literature related to racism and racist incidents in historically white fraternities and sororities within colorblind frameworks and provide analysis of how racist environments are created and perpetuated within them. Finally, they will offer creative solutions and provide opportunities for dialogue and brainstorming transformative programming. Participants will explore the historical foundations of white Greek–letter organizations. Participants will identify ways in which racism is enacted and perpetuated among white members of historically white fraternities and sororities. Participants will develop and brainstorm transformative ideas to combat systems of racism in modern–day/current historically white fraternities.

The Problem with Seniors: Engaging Older Members in Development Omni Sundance 5 • Educator • Program #503

Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com Mark Baccei, New Mexico State University, mbaccei@ad.nmsu.edu Fraternity/sorority leaders frequently discuss “the problem with seniors,” referring to members whose involvement and continued learning tend to drift away from the organization as they mature. There seems to be an obvious reasons for this pattern: they have different needs that current programs fail to serve. But resume workshops and career preparation resources are not enough to solve the problem. To maintain engagement and continuous development, we need a more thorough understanding of the causes and contributors to this phenomenon. This session will review recent initiatives and research in member development. Both of which illustrate how the issue of senior engagement emerges and remains present in organizations. Attendees will evaluate what this phenomenon looks like in their community or organization, and gain research along with evidence– driven practices for improving member involvement and development. Participants will list current influences contributing to low levels of senior engagement and stalls in development. Participants will learn research–guided best practices for structuring experiences that are relevant to upperclass members.

Omni Stockyards 1 • Values Aligner • Program #504

Women from across the fraternal movement engage in a real time conversation about how fear impacts self, work, relationships, and sisterhood in our professional settings. Part two of this conversation will dig deeper into navigating these issues within our field. Participants will demystify fear regarding reputation, retaliation, public relations, professional boundaries, liability, and risk. Participants will support others that feel fear and help them overcome, grow, and learn through sharing vulnerably what we are afraid of.

OUT and Greek? Working Towards Creating a More LGBTQ Inclusive Greek Community Sheraton Magnolia II • Educator • Program #505

Stephanie Hernandez Rivera, University of Missouri, hernandezsm@missouri.edu Often times fraternities and sororities are perceived as societies, which are “off–limits” to the LGBTQ community and not inclusive towards these various identities. This program will explore the dynamics of fraternities and sororities and how they potentially create spaces where others do not feel included. In addition, it will provide a framework for how to think about gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation within the community and how we can encourage members and chapters to rethink some of their practices. Participants will identify how their organizations are potentially creating a lack of inclusion as it relates to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. Participants will identify campus resources, as well as consider ways to effectively engage their community members in conversations regarding heteronormativity.

Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Omni Sundance 3 • Educator • Program #506 Taylor Deer, Phired Up Productions, taylor@phiredup.com Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, tina@phiredup.com Fraternities and sororities provide a lifelong, friend–filled experience. However, when we graduate, and say goodbye to familiar gathering places to move into the professional world, we watch our social circles all but disappear. Making new friends happens almost effortlessly during our undergraduate experience, but doing the same in our late 20’s, 30’s and beyond is much more difficult. Like any skill set, our friend making abilities can deteriorate without consistent application. Using best practices from leading literature on the topic, we will find there is no good answer to the question posed in this program’s title. So, let’s be friends. Participants will articulate the importance of cultivating friendships in their lives and the tangible benefits those relationships will have on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Participants will employ skills needed to create and maintain meaningful friendships in both their professional and personal lives.

“Go Greek!” Is Not A Marketing Strategy Omni Sundance 6 • Advisor • Program #507

Matt Mattson, Innova Marketing, Matt@InnovaGreek.com “Go Greek” is not a marketing strategy. It’s begging. It’s shouting. It’s demanding. It’s selfish. What would the world’s greatest marketers teach fraternities and sororities about inspiring others to join us? The fraternity/sorority industry has existed for over 200 years, yet it enjoys less than a 10% market share of 4– year college students. The industry lacks a professional data–driven marketing strategy to sell its value to prospective members. Great marketing minds know how to solve that. They believe real human connection is at the center of all great marketing work. Participants will learn core modern marketing principles to apply to their community. Participants will draft a marketing plan outline to promote the growth of their fraternity/sorority community.

Ed Block 5, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Leading Imperfectly: Walking the Line Between Hypocrite and Role Model

Now is the Time for Change: A Research–based Approach to Hazing Prevention for BGLOs

James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK, jtrobo@gmail.com

Elizabeth Allen, PhD, The University of Maine, elizabeth.allan@umit.maine.edu Rasheed Ali Cromwell, The Harbor Institute, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com Suzette Walden Cole, The Harbor Institute, swaldencole@theharborinstitute.com

Omni Sundance 2 • Educator • Program #508

Time to check yourself, and take a look in the mirror. Are you who you say you are? Too often in our work, we believe that to be a leader we have to be perfect. We believe showing our flaws is a detriment, and we’re practiced at hiding them from others in both our personal and professional lives. In this session, learn the rewards of embracing your flaws and how it can rejuvenate your connections with students. Advisors, it’s time to lead through your faults. Participants will state the definition of authentic leadership and learn the role it should play in their work. Participants will self–reflect about a critical time in their life that shaped who they now are and how that moment changed them.

How to Advise Your IFC Rather than Becoming the IFC Sheraton Magnolia IV • Advisor • Program #509

Jason Hinson–Nolen, North–American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org As a campus–based professional to the Interfraternity Council, you may find yourself questioning the validity of the organization, struggling with identifying their role on campus, or even assuming the council’s role. The IFC has the potential to be one of the most impactful organizations on campus representing the interests of undergraduate men while providing an unparalleled opportunity for student leadership. But how do we get there? It starts with understanding the true role of the IFC, defining success, and cultivating the future of the organization. It starts with a strong advisor who believes in the student experience. It starts with a desire to challenge the status quo of what IFC has always done. Most importantly, it starts with you and your potential to advise the council successfully. Participants will develop an understanding of IFC’s expected and ideal role on campus. Participants will discover intersections between their professional expectations and their potential for success within the IFC.

NPC Judicial Process: Creating Meaningful Sanctions Omni Sundance 1 • Values Aligner • Program #510

Frances Mitchelson, National Panhellenic Conference, panhellenics@npcwomen.org Jenny Greyerbiehl, National Panhellenic Conference, jenny@npcwomen.org College Panhellenic operations are based on democratic principles and organized to afford cooperation among the sororities on a college campus. As such, the College Panhellenic is expected to effectively and efficiently adjudicate all matters over which it has jurisdiction, which includes member organization infractions of the National Panhellenic Conference’s (NPC) Unanimous Agreements and the College Panhellenic’s bylaws, membership recruitment rules/guidelines, code of ethics, standing rules and any other governing documents. Join NPC as we walk through the College Panhellenic judicial procedures including a focus on determining meaningful and appropriate sanctions for infractions that may arise. Participants will be able to assist their College Panhellenic in appropriately implementing the judicial procedures. Participants will leave with ideas for implementing meaningful and educational sanctions for common infractions.

The Write Stuff: Writing Techniques for Fraternity/Sorority Professionals Omni Fort Worth 3 • Researcher • Program #511

Liz Morehouse, Alpha Sigma Phi, LMorehouse@alphasigmaphi.org Annie Carlson Welch, North Carolina State Uniersity, AWCarlso@ncsu.edu Emilee Danielson–Burke, Shippensburg University , EADanielson@ship.edu Christine Loy, Sigma Kappa, cloy@sigmakappa.org Does writing scare you? Do you want to get better at it? Are you interested in writing for an AFA publication but don’t know where to start? The writing process can be daunting. However, writing can help you grow as a professional and help you impart new knowledge to our students and to our field. In this program, the editors of the AFA publications Perspectives and Essentials will expose attendees to effective and creative writing techniques while helping attendees find their voice. We’ll discuss how to overcome barriers to writing and explore how to build the self–efficacy necessary to complete a writing project. Participants will recognize their own self efficacy, utilizing their skills, knowledge and research to submit a high–quality article for publication within the next year.

Omni Sundance 4 • Educator • Program #512

Inter/national organizations and host campuses jointly play an essential role in addressing chapter conduct since it contributes to the perception of the overall organization’s culture. Determining whether an individual, organization or both should be held accountable can be quite challenging in conduct cases involving hazing. While processes were changed to “eliminate pledging”, we know you cannot change regulations alone and expect cultural change will follow. In this session, we take a deep look into research–based approaches to hazing prevention within the historically Black Greek Letter Organizations. Now is the time for change to occur within our communities to safeguard the longevity of the BGLO experience. Participants will understand the basis for approaching hazing from a prevention– based framework. Participants will gain knowledge to craft better prevention education and responsive accountability procedures.

Onboarding 2.0: Connecting the Dots of Staff Recruitment, Hiring, Training, and Management Sheraton Magnolia V • Educator • Program #513

Scott Smith, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., scott.smith@sigmanu.org This interactive session will present a model for developing and implementing a comprehensive onboarding program to prepare new staff to perform the professional work of their fraternity/sorority or campus. Inter/national fraternity/sorority professionals will benefit from a review of onboarding theory and literature, best practice sharing, and developing a personal plan for implementing a comprehensive onboarding program – from recruitment and hiring through orientation/training to management during the first year on the job. Campus–based professionals will benefit from learning how fraternity/ sorority professional staff are trained, applying key concepts to training and supervising graduate and professional staff, and connecting the work of campus and organization–based staff to support chapters. All participants will receive a sample training program and guide to implementing key components in creating or updating their own training program. Participants identify at least three best practices that can be implemented into their next employee onboarding cycle. Participants will recall at least three onboarding principles at the end of the program.

Intersections: Black Male Greek Identity & Leadership Development at PWIs Omni Fort Worth 2 • Educator • Program #514

Jonathan McElderry, University of Missouri, mcelderryj@missouri.edu Kourtney Gray, Baylor University, kgray6@gmail.com Joshua Moore, Texas A&M University–Commerce, joshuacmoore84@gmail. com Transition and navigating the collegiate environment can be challenging for all students, but particularly black males in fraternities. This session will explore how institutions and student affairs professionals (in and out of fraternity/sorority life) can assist black male fraternity members from just surviving to thriving on our college campuses. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about current trends and initiatives that assist in the identity, leadership development, and engagement of black male fraternity members at predominantly white institutions, and how they influence and support their persistence and success through college to graduation. Participants will engage in a conversation on how to support the transition/identity development of black men in fraternities. Participants will use the information from the session and presenters to engage in meaningful conversations with blackstudent leaders on their respective campus.

Ed Block 6, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Move Over Millennials, Our Students Are Now Generation Z How to use Curriculum Mapping Omni Sundance 3 • Educator • Program #601

Omni Fort Worth 1 • Educator • Program #604

Michael McPhee, Miami University, mamcphee@gmail.com Rachel Westra , Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, rwestra@pikapp.org Cat Sohor, Delta Chi International Fraternity, csohor@deltachi.org

Dustin Page, Delta Chi Fraternity, dpage@deltachi.org

Every year a new cycle of students transitions into the higher education pipeline creating a constant influx of new students. These students bring with them unique needs and wants for their personal and educational development. While these students bring their unique needs, trends can be determined based on their generation and where they fall in that generational span. Currently, Generation Z makes up 25.9% of the population, more than any other generation in America. Currently, higher education is experiencing the transition of the Millennial generation to Generation Z. The way they think about the world and interact with it is different than experienced before. As higher education professionals, it is important for us to examine the characteristics of this generation and understand how it may impact our work with our students. Participants will be able to identify the characteristics of Generation Z. Participants will be able to apply strategies to effectively recruit, engage, and educate Generation Z.

How to Avoid Having your own Crisis in the Middle of a Crisis: Creating a Crisis Response Plan Omni Sundance 4 • Administrator • Program #602

Katelin Getz, University of Akron, klg21@uakron.edu Katie Schneider, University of Akron, sugradasst7@uakron.edu We often say there is no such thing as typical day when you work in fraternity/ sorority life, but can you really be prepared for everything? When a crisis strikes, you may be required to think on your feet, so how do you avoid having your own mini–crisis in the midst of it all? In the last three years, The University of Akron’s fraternity and sorority community has dealt with a student suicide, hazing incidents, sexual assault allegations and a chapter facing a potential lawsuit. These experiences quickly taught staff members there is more that could and should be done to prepare our students, advisors and staff. This presentation will allow you to practice handling a crisis, provide an overview of legal considerations, and provide recommendations for future preparation. Participants will learn how to train students, staff, and advisors for crisis situations as they will gain an understanding of factors that often come into play during crisis response situations. Participants will learn a crisis intervention model they will be able to apply to crisis situations on their campus or in their organization.

That’s Not Us: Effective Strategies for Addressing Risk Management With Cultural Greek Organizations Omni Sundance 5 • Advisor • Program #603

Vance Pierce, University of Illinois at Chicago, vpierce4@uic.edu David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., david.westol@gmail.com Brian Gee, National APIA Panhellenic Association, briangee@gmail.com As the presence of cultural organizations grows on campuses across the country, it is important to understand the diverse needs of these groups. This program brings together seasoned headquarters staff and campus professionals to share their experiences working to support various groups through the process of risk reduction and management. This presentation will provide advisors and staff with a clearer understanding of the similar and dissimilar issues confronting cultural organizations and risk management overall. Participants will identify and assess potential risks confronting cultural organizations. Participants will identify resources on and off campus to minimize the risks that cultural organizations face.

Curriculum Mapping is a method used to align instruction and programs with desired learning outcomes. It can also be a great tool for identifying gaps in program areas and assist in developing assessment plans for your office or department. Lastly, it improves communication among staff, provides program coherence, and allows you to reexamine how you measure and assess programs. You’ll learn how to use curriculum mapping to create more effective programs, assess current programs, and create a culture focused on continuous improvement within your organization. Participants will learn how to use curriculum mapping in their daily work to assess programs and better align their work with desired learning outcomes.

When Your Office is Your Kitchen Table: The Art of Being Productive When Working Remotely Omni Sundance 1 • Leader • Program #605

Kate Planow, Kappa Delta Rho, growth@kdr.com John Mountz, J. Mountz Consulting, jmountz1@gmail.com This roundtable session will focus on the growing ranks of remote workers, those who work for campuses and organizations as well as independent consultants. Working from home provides both unique opportunities and challenges that must be balanced when considering this option. How do you remain professionally engaged? What do you need to be successful? How do you maintain a ‘normal schedule?’ Join two ‘work from home’ professionals as they gather those in similar situations or those interested in this option to discuss strategies for success. Participants will share strategies on overcoming roadblocks and maximizing opportunities when working from home. Participants will grow a professional support network with fellow remote workers that is critical for continued professional engagement and productivity.

Starting THE Conversation

Sheraton Magnolia I • Educator • Program #606 Kim Monteaux De Freitas, University of Vermont, monteaux@mac.com Elyse Gambardella, Delta Delta Delta, egambardella@trideltaeo.org Marco Blanco, University of South Florida, marcoblanco@usf.edu Brittany Scancarella, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, bscancar@mit.edu UVM Fraternity/Sorority Life has prioritized diversity, multicultural competence and social justice conversations/educational programs for nearly a decade. During recent years, we have received numerous emails and phone calls asking, “where to start, how to start?” and for general tips. This program will explore the successes (and failures) UVM staff and alumni have experienced while creating space to engage in conversations around power and privilege. Participants will understand the foundation for starting diversity and social justice conversations. Participants will understand the importance for creating safe spaces for students to explore their identities and intersections with their fraternity membership.

“Positioning” Greeks For a Stronger Future Sheraton Magnolia V • Innovator • Program #607

Kevin Smith, CAMPUSPEAK, ksmith1821@gmail.com Everything Greek students need to run their organizations more effectively can be easily replicated through taking a closer look at reputable businesses who position themselves for success. Positioning is the process of identifying a market problem or opportunity, and developing a solution based on market segmentation, product differentiation, and owning an idea, all of which is astoundingly relevant to fraternity/sorority organizations, yet seldom executed. If you’re tired of short– lived, empty–promised marketing campaigns, posters, and risky publicity stunts, then it is time to help students prepare for the real world and learn to think and plan like a business. In this session, professionals will learn effective ways to help students develop their strategic position on their campuses based on their unique organizational values, goals, and membership profile. Participants will identify and describe new practices in values alignment and behavior congruency. Participants will learn and apply relevant marketing, branding and effective business principles.

Ed Block 6, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. I’m Perfect/Imperfect

Omni Fort Worth 3 • Advisor • Program #608

Designing for Successful Collaboration: A Toolkit for Partnering with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, kj@phiredup.com

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Values Aligner • Program #611

How many times have you thought, “Never let them see me sweat.” Your presenters believe the opposite. Leading imperfectly allows you to identify and address “root” issues we keep hidden under a veil of perfection and “everything is OK–ness.” So often professionals carefully and intentionally create a self–image of perfection as to not look vulnerable, weak, or even clueless in their positions. This image creates a barrier of communication, which discourages students from sharing their true organizational or personal issues with advisors. It also teaches your students that perfection is attainable, and if they feel imperfect to not share it with you. By intentionally sharing imperfect and vulnerable stories about your experiences, it allows a deeper, more meaningful connection with your students. In this session, your presenters will teach you the skills necessary to use imperfections as a strategic advantage in connecting with people. Participants will develop and learn the skills necessary to tell powerful stories that aid in meaningful connections with students on an authentic and vulnerable level. Participants will understand how creating a perception of perfection negatively impacts our ability to lead and connect with our students.

Paulette Walker, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., pwalker25p@yahoo.com Beverly Smith, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, bevsmith1vp@gmail.com Mona Davenport, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., mydavenport@eiu.edu

Making Fraternity & Sorority a High–Impact Practice: A Roundtable Discussion

Advisement for the NPHC groups can be unique because each Historically African American Greek–lettered organization has its own policies, procedures and principles for which they function. The members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. would like to share information with university officials on policies and procedures in which Delta Sigma Theta’s collegiate members must abide by in order to be in compliance with the organization. This interactive session will cover The Real Process – Membership Intake, roles and responsibilities of our Primary Advisors, your assistance at the university, chartering a chapter, risk management and much more. Participants will have a better understanding of what procedures are needed in order for Delta Sigma Theta chapters to function on their campuses. Participants will identify the potential areas that are of concerns with respect to partnerships with the university and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Volunteer Assessment: Help Volunteers Help Themselves

Sheraton Magnolia II • Researcher • Program #609

Sheraton Magnolia VI • Educator • Program #612

Jason Bergeron, University of Houston, jberger@uh.edu Josh Sachutts, University of West Florida, jschutts@uwf.edu Vance Pierce, University of Illinois at Chicago, vpierce4@uic.edu

Archie Messersmith, Sigma Phi Epsilon, archie.messersmith@sigep.net Kyle Sutton, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Kyle.Sutton@sigep.net

Since 2008, colleges and universities have increased their time and energy deeply into a conversation about High–Impact Educational Practices (HIPs). HIPs have become a foundational element of an immersive educational experience, as they are experiences that have demonstrated to highly contribute to students’ cumulative learning, and have a strong correlation to student persistence and university retention (Kuh, 2008). This roundtable discussion/idea lab will allow participants to generate and share ideas about how a HIP philosophy can be used to reshape fraternity/sorority experiences, and how fraternity/sorority can be a springboard to other high–impact practices. Participants will explore how a high–impact practice philosophy can reframe work with fraternities and sororities. Participants will identify specific programmatic and/or elements that contribute to the fraternity/sorority experience as high impact.

Expansion: It’s a Collaborative Marathon, Not a One–Man Sprint Sheraton Magnolia IV • Collaborator • Program #610

Seth Irby, Sigma Phi Epsilon, seth.irby@sigep.net Byron Hughes, Virginia Tech, bahughes@vt.edu Trevor Bullard, Sigma Phi Epsilon, trevor.bullard@sigep.net When fraternities and sororities are in the limelight, the expansion process creates an opportunity to build model chapters for an entire organization and campus communities that shatter negative fraternity and sorority stereotypes. If your goal is establishing long–term chapter success centered in leadership and learning, not just recruiting a large chapter, then “slow and steady wins the race.” Starting new chapters should be a multiyear process that includes collaboration between the university and national organization, extensive education for volunteers, strategic recruitment and training practices for undergraduates, and a detailed service and support plan. This solution–oriented session will provide fraternity and sorority staff members and university administrators the philosophical approach and best practices to starting an ideal chapter that is setup for sustainable success. Participants will learn how failures necessitated changes and laid a foundation for an improved expansion model. Participants will recognize how expansion can be mission–centric for both the university and national headquarters. Participants will receive tangible best practices and resources for how to create alignment with the university and organization, build an educated volunteer base, implement recruitment practices that seek out top talent, and provide ongoing staff support.

Wouldn’t it be awesome if local volunteers had a simple, easy–to–use tool to show them the areas in which they excel and the areas in which they can improve? How wonderful would it be if that tool also served as an annual guide to remain in compliance as a corporation? Sounds amazing, right? Over the past year, SigEp’s Volunteer Services Team worked with dozens of local volunteers to create an assessment tool that allowed our Alumni & Volunteer Corporations (AVCs) to do just that – asses the operations of their organizations. The data collected has allowed for the planning of resources and instruction at future training events. This session will share the lessons learned and best practices of the AVC Assessment tool, and attendees will leave with practical next steps to begin the creation of an assessment tool for their organization. Participants will understand the philosophy of creating an alumni and volunteer assessment tool. Participants will understand the best practices and potential pitfalls in garnering support from volunteers for such a tool, implementing the tool, and ensuring the use and completion of the assessment.

A Multi–Pronged Approach to Addressing Sexual Violence Omni Sundance 2 • Administrator • Program #613

Melissa Kish, Indiana University, melkish@indiana.edu Sarah Cohen, Indiana University, cohen24@indiana.edu Sexual assault is frequently used as a blanket term on campuses, when in fact there are many behaviors creating hostile environments. Varying definitions or requirements at the campus and federal level can become overwhelming and confusing for college students and professionals. Acknowledging our communities hold all individuals represented in David Lisak’s layers that attribute to rape culture (Bystanders, Facilitators, and Core Sex Offenders) can be key towards addressing the entirety of the issue of sexual violence. This session will present a framework for viewing sexual violence as a spectrum of behaviors ranging from harassment to assault and how these behaviors can be addressed at each level. Presenters will discuss the role environment and social structures play in promoting or preventing these behaviors. We will utilize the social–ecological model to show how to engage our communities at various levels to help eliminate sexual violence. Participants will determine appropriate areas for prevention and intervention education for multiple layers of membership. Participants will recognize the 5 components of sexual violence and how each can show up in fraternities and sororities.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2015 AFAF Silent Auction

8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–in

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

AFA Business Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Educational Block #7

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Lunch on Your Own

11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Silent Auction Last Call

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Educational Block #8

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Closing General Session

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Receptions

5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Closing Banquet

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Receptions

9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction

8:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

Annual Meeting Registration & Check–In

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

AFA Business Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom Please visit BusinessMeeting.afa1976.org to review 2014 minutes, resolutions, and a digital copy of the Annual Report.

Educational Block #7 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Please see pages 38–39 for session descriptions.

Lunch on Your Own 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

AFAF Silent Auction Last Call

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

AFAF Silent Auction Item Pick-Up

2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. • Omni Fort Worth Ballroom Pre–Function Foyer

Educational Block #8 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please see pages 40–42 for session descriptions.

Closing General Session: TITLE Tim Wise, @timjacobwise

3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti–racist writers and educators in the United States. Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has spoken in all 50 states, on over 800 college and high school campuses, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda on issues of comparative racism, race and education, racism and religion, and racism in the labor market. Wise is the author of six books, including his latest, Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority (City Lights Books); his highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son (recently updated and re–released by Soft Skull Press). See full description on page 12.

Various Receptions 5:30 p.m.– 7:15 p.m.

Please see page 17 for details regarding various receptions.

Closing Banquet

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. • Omni Texas Ballroom Join us for the Closing Banquet as we honor the recipients of the Sue Kraft Fussell Distinguished Service Awards, the Robert H. Shaffer Award, the Jack L. Anson Award, and the Dr. Kent L. Gardner Award.

Various Receptions 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Please see page 17 for details regarding various receptions.

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Ed Block 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. How to Lead, Innovate & Transform Through Strategic Planning Sheraton Magnolia II • Researcher • Program #701

Janna Basler, University of Missouri, baslerj@missouri.edu Kathleen Duffy, University of Missouri, duffyk@missouri.edu Jonathan McElderry, University of Missouri, mcelderryj@missouri.edu Starting with the end in mind, strategic planning is the key to true innovation for any organization. This program will allow you to lead a strategic planning process grounded in theory and assessment. Participants will leave with tools that can be applied to their institution to help transform the direction of the programs and services offered by the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, even in times of limited resources. Given the changing climate of Greek life nationally, it is imperative that our offices take a proactive approach on campus. Participants will recognize the components of a successful comprehensive strategic planning process grounded in assessment and evaluation. Participants will identify ways to apply strategic planning best practices and lessons learned to their planning efforts on their campuses.

Sorry, I’m Not Sorry: Finding Your Voice and Confidence Omni Stockyards 1 • Leader • Program #702

Ariel Tarosky, Triangle Fraternity, ariel@triangle.org Michelle Marchand, Delta Upsilon, marchand@deltau.rog Cat Sohor, Delta Chi International Fraternity, csohor@deltachi.org For many women it can be hard to advocate your point of view, particularly in male–dominated, tradition–based environments often found in our field. Society reminds us on a daily basis how we should act, what we should do, and how we’ll get called out if we break from the norm. How can you be a catalyst of change without being called bossy or that other B word? Centered around Bandura’s theory of self–efficacy, participants will engage in conversation and personal assessment on their own level of self–confidence, how it impacts our ability to work with groups and organizations different from our own, and the steps we can take to not feel sorry for being assertive, influential, and confident. This session is directed at graduate and young professional women. Participants will assess their level of self confidence, both personally and professionally. Participants will identify four ways to increase their assertiveness in their personal and professional lives.

Impacting Our World and Our Campuses

Sheraton Magnolia IV • Values Aligner • Program #704 Ginny Carroll, Circle of Sisterhood Foundation, ginny@circleofsisterhood.org Kaya Miller, Alpha Omicron Pi, kmiller@alphaomicronpi.org We believe our story has the power to change sorority and change the world. More than 190 sorority communities across the U.S. are engaged in the global campaign to educate girls in the developing world. These communities are working together, across affiliation, to create awareness about the issues affecting women worldwide and are removing barriers to education. During 2014–15, more than 60,000 people were informed about global issues and over 900 student leadership positions created on campuses around this cause. Come learn about how collective awareness building and fundraising is advancing a global humanitarian effort while also demonstrating student learning towards important higher education outcomes. Participants will understand the impact that this global humanitarian effort is having on student learning and higher education outcomes.

Assessment Mapping for Program Alignment Omni Sundance 4 • Researcher • Program #705

Annie Carlson Welch, North Carolina State University, awcarlso@ncsu.edu Jason Bergeron, University of Houston, jbergero@central.uh.edu Josh Schutts, University of West Florida, jschutts@uwf.edu Developing an assessment map allows student affairs professionals to ensure programs, activities and educational interventions align with intended learning and program outcomes. Bored yet? We promise it’s more interesting and worth your time than you may think. Aligning your programs with your learning outcomes is essential when asking for more resources, whether that be money, people, time, etc. Join us for an interactive assessment workshop where you will learn how to create an assessment map, receive resources for creating your own map, and learn about success stories. Participants will describe the components of an assessment plan, including alignment of educational interventions with learning outcomes. Participants will create their own assessment plan based on best practices discussed.

You Said Your Membership Review Went Well. Wait, What Membership Review? Omni Sundance 5 • Collaborator • Program #706

Emerging Adults: Rethinking the Development of Students Kyle Pendleton, Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity, kap@zetataualpha.org Julie Johnson, Kappa Delta, jjohnsonkd@aol.com & Young Alumni Sheraton Magnolia V • Educator • Program #703

Annalise Sinclair, Presbyterian College, asinclair@presby.edu Amber Jolly, Kappa Delta Sorority, amber.jolly@kappadelta.org Over the last twenty years, researchers have discovered cultural and societal changes impacted the way individuals develop from childhood through adolescence into adulthood. No longer are young adults reaching the legal age of adulthood and immediately taking on the responsibilities associated with being an adult. Instead, we are now seeing a transitional period in which young people may be considered “emerging adults”. These individuals, between the ages of 18– 25, experience prolonged cognitive and emotional growth, as well as a marked period of identity development that may impact the relationships, worldviews, and educational/vocational choices they make. This session will review the theoretical background of “emerging adulthood”, as well as explore some best practices to both assist in the development of our students and young alumni, and help to connect to these individuals in a meaningful and productive manner. Participants will learn about the concept of “emerging adulthood” and discuss practical ways to tailor their professional approach to working with individuals within this stage of development.

Ashley Dye, Pi Beta Phi, adye@illinois.edu

Campus professionals, have you found out “after the fact” that a sorority on your campus was on–probation with their inter/national office for an incident? Inter/national staff or volunteers, have you received a sanction letter from a university as a form of “first communication”? There is growing concern about what information is being shared between universities and NPC groups in regards to judicial and other risk management information. This workshop will highlight standard procedures in relation to effective adjudication of policy violations. Participants will identify concerns in regards to perceived lack of information being shared between partners. Participants will examine best practice examples of effective partnership between universities and headquarters.

How to Move from Crisis Management to Cultural Change Sheraton Magnolia VI • Values Aligner • Program #707

Gary Wiser, Clemson University, gwiser@clemson.edu John Mountz, J. Mountz Consulting, jmountz1@gmail.com The Clemson University Interfraternity Council experienced a series of high risk incidents at the beginning of the fall 2014 semester, which led to a moratorium on social events and new member education and the creation of a fraternity task force and strategic plan. The purpose of this session is to show how one campus utilized an external consultant to lead the community out of crisis mode and into a culture of change. This session will highlight how to manage a community crisis, engage stakeholders in developing a strategic plan, and utilize task forces and summits to implement sustainable change. Participants will learn options for structuring and facilitating work by a task force in light of a major campus incident. Participants will learn strategies for engaging stakeholders in a collaborative process with specific target outcomes.

Ed Block 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Best Practices for Training Your Recruitment Counselors Omni Sundance 6 • Advisor • Program #708

Maintaining your Side Gig: Balancing Work & External Commitments

Jenny Greyerbiehl, National Panhellenic Conference, jenny@npcwomen.org Laurel Peffer Price, LaunchPoint Solutions, price@launchpointsolutions.org

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Innovator • Program #712

Your recruitment counselor team is the face of the Panhellenic community for potential new members and sets the tone for their experience with the Panhellenic community. An effective training program will aid your potential new members to make informed, values–based decisions and support the chapters in maintaining a fair and equitable Panhellenic recruitment. The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) and LaunchPoint will share our best practices for creating a well rounded and cohesive recruitment counselor training program. Participants will understand how to create a training program which emphasizes ethical behavior of recruitment counselors and chapters. Participants will learn how to incorporate values education of potential new members into their recruitment counselor role and how this can improve both the PNM and chapter experience.

Everywhere you look in AFA, people don’t just have a job but pursue multiple avenues of growth. We facilitate. We serve on volunteer boards and committees. We start second businesses and are speakers. We have hobbies and lives. How can we best maintain our work while also being successful on the side? It is important to cultivate outside outlets. It is even more important that we do great at all our commitments to benefit our campus, our students, and ourselves. This session will help participants understand how to successfully maintain multiple roles. It will start by discussing the basics of how to establish a creative workflow. From there, it will explore how to interweave diverse commitments, the ethical responsibilities of serving in multiple roles and how to integrate growth across work. This session will provide resources and ideas on how to make the most out of all our experiences. Participants will articulate six components essential to establishing a work/life flow as identified by Csíkszentmihályi. Participants will identify three areas of personal growth they can develop, or would like to develop, across their multiple commitments.

Beyond Scholarship: Supporting the Academic Performance of NPHC Members Omni Fort Worth 1 • Values Aligner • Program #709

Syreeta Greene, The Harbor Institute, sgreene@theharborinstitute.com Scholarship is an important value in fraternity/sorority life, including historically African American fraternal organizations. However, there is a noticeable trend of the reporting of low chapter GPAs among NPHC organizations at PWIs that are sometimes alarming. This presentation will review the unique challenges of student leaders within NPHC organizations that impact academic performance and provide recommended solutions for addressing low academic performance from the Social Ecological and Social Cultural frameworks. Participants will develop a better understanding of the influences that impact academic performance for NPHC student leaders. Participants will be able to apply strategies to create or improve support systems that impact academic performance of NPHC student leaders.

Gender and Racial Microaggressions at PWIs: The Experience of African American Sorority Women Omni Fort Worth 8 • Researcher • Program #710

Ashlee Canty, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, acanty@sae.net Ashley Smith, University of Wisconsin, Madison, alsmith36@wisc.edu This program will explore the challenges that racial and gender microaggressions cause for African American women attending predominantly white institutions. With the challenges for this group of students, it is often seen that involvement on campus and more specifically in a sorority, can assist them in dealing with these challenges. Presenters will provide data, research, and recommendations for faculty and staff that will help create more inclusive environments in their offices, classrooms, and programs for college campuses and organizations. Participants will recognize microaggressions that create a hostile environment for African American women. Participants will understand how to support NPHC Sorority Membership in order to create inclusive and supportive environments.

How To Advise IFC Leaders to Build a Marketing Strategy Omni Sundance 3 • Advisor • Program #711

Matt Mattson, Innova, Matt@InnovaGreek.com Jason Hinson–Nolen, North American Interfraternity Conference, Jason@NICIndy.org Your IFC officers desperately want help sharing their community’s story with potential members and the wider campus community, but you probably were never trained to be a marketer. The NIC and its partner, Innova, have built specific recommendations and resources to help campus fraternity/sorority professionals enhance IFC marketing capabilities significantly. Most IFCs report “improving their reputation” or “getting their name out there” as a top priority, but knowing how to do that with excellence can be difficult. Become fully prepared to help them this year. Participants will list core marketing philosophies to help guide their advising of IFC leaders. Participants will teach the recommended IFC marketing approach to their student leaders.

Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

Nuestra Comunidad: Advising the Diverse Community of NALFO Omni Fort Worth 3 • Collaborator • Program #713

Francisco Lugo, Georgia Southern University, pancho@phiota.org Keith Garcia, University of Minnesota, kgarcia@launidadlatina.org Cristina Luna, University of Central Florida, vprisk@hermandad–SIA.org Ramon Borunda, University of Southern California, ramon.borunda@gmail.com As the presence of NALFO organizations grows on campuses across the country it is important for campus based professionals to understand the diverse needs of this community. NALFO is the collective voice of the Latino Greek community and represents the spirit of unity and collaboration amongst its membership. This presentation will provide advisors with a clear understanding of the makeup of this diverse group as well as their shared standards. Participants will develop a deeper understanding of the diverse groups that comprise the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations. Participants will be better prepared to serve the needs of the NALFO community and the individual organizations that comprise the council.

Preparing for the Transition: Navigating the Promotion and Training Process for Positions Past Entry Omni Fort Worth 7 • Administrator • Program #714

Scott Smith, Sigma Nu Fraternity, scott.smith@sigmanu.org Fred Dobry, Sigma Nu Fraternity, fred.dobry@sigmanu.org Staff turnover is a challenge all of our communities face as further reinforced by the 2014–2015 Administrators in Higher Education Salary survey. Recognizing this reality, how do we prepare for a proper transition so all of the progress and good work accomplished is not lost? We regularly bemoan students’ inability to effectively transition leadership positions to newly elected and emerging leaders across our councils and chapters, but what attempts have we made to heed our own advice when it comes to appropriately preparing new staff to navigate departmental/institutional culture, adopting best practices, and readiness to effectively face the realities of the position from day one? This session will allow participants to explore the key elements for preparing and implementing an effective transition at the director–level or higher. Participants will identify the 5 keys to effectively transitioning director–level staff. Participants will recall at least two best practices for their own transition out of their current position.

Ed Block 8, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rosie the Riveter or Gladiator: Which Advisory Board are You Working With? Omni Stockyards 1 • Collaborator • Program #801

John Mountz, J. Mountz Consulting, jmountz1@gmail.com Neil Stanglein, Lambda Chi Alpha, nstanglein@gmail.com Chapter advisors, alumni advisory boards and housing corporations are some of the most important volunteers working with our fraternities and sororities. Oftentimes, these groups are neglected in training, development and how to effectively do their jobs. In this program, campus–based professionals, inter/ national headquarters staff and volunteers will learn best practices on how to educate and engage alumni on campus. Through inter/national headquarters policies they’ll discuss best practices in working with alumni volunteers and how to best structure volunteer boards. This presentation will provide tools and ideas to impact 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. Participants will learn how to educate and engage alumni advisory boards and housing corporations to create collaboration and teamwork. Participants will learn how to best structure a volunteer advisory board and provide resources and training for those boards.

When the ΣΗΙΤ Hits the Fan: Managing Up in Times of Crisis Sheraton Magnolia V • Collaborator • Program #802

Melinda Sutton, PhD, University of Mississippi, mjsutton@olemiss.edu Anthony Vukusich, University of Mississippi, aev@olemiss.edu Jenell Lanski, University of Mississippi, jblanski@olemiss.edu Valeria Ross, University of Mississippi, vross@olemiss.edu Experiencing a crisis on campus is not a matter of “if,” but rather, a matter of “when.” While there are a number of stakeholders and issues to address during these chaotic and stressful times, critical individuals to involve are those “up” the reporting line in the organization – the dean of students, vice president of student affairs, president, or board. Although students, advisors, parents, and others need attention, knowing how to “manage up” to help senior leaders navigate the crisis is imperative to successful outcomes for the university, organization, and community as well as for the fraternity/sorority professional. By using real–world examples from a number of crises experienced by one fraternity and sorority community over the course of an academic year, this session will explore the concept of “managing up” during times of crisis and provide strategies to help professionals involve and “manage” senior leaders. Participants will understand the concept of “managing up.” Participants will apply the concept of “managing up” in their daily work and particularly during times of crisis.

Why We Left and How We’re Still Giving Back Omni Sundance 5 • Innovator • Program #804

Annie Carlson Welch, North Carolina State University, awcarlso@ncsu.edu Tim Reuter, Growth Guiders, LLC, tim@growthguiders.com Josh Schutts, University of West Florida, jschutts@uwf.edu Dan Bureau, University of Memphis, dabureau@memphis.edu Working with fraternities and sororities can be addictive. It offers us the chance to continue involvement in a very personal experience that includes a tight knit community of professionals and the opportunity to make a difference. We thrive on the moments where our members suddenly “get it.” But what’s next? Have you ever thought about what you might do professionally if your work didn’t directly involve fraternities and sororities? Join us for an interactive discussion on what it’s like to leave the functional area of fraternities and sororities. Panelists will discuss their personal challenges when leaving the area, what motivated their decision, how they built upon areas of interest and how they still remain engaged in the advancement of fraternities and sororities. Participants will listen to panelists on their motivators for leaving the functional area of fraternity/sorority life, their challenges and how each has maintained involvement. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.

After the Program Ends: Continuing the Development from National/Regional Educational Conferences Omni Sundance 3 • Collaborator • Program #805

Michelle Marchand, Delta Upsilon International Fraternity, marchand@deltau.org Mary Phillips, Sigma Kappa Sorority, mphillips@sigmakappa.org Joe Gurreri, Gettysburg College, jgurreri@gettysburg.edu Every year thousands of students participate in regional and national educational programs designed to increase their capacity for leadership, positive change, and positional responsibilities. Too often, however, the learning ceases after the graduation certificates have been distributed and the action plans finished. This program is designed for campus and inter/national organization professionals to engage in an Idea Lab format to discuss opportunities and best practices for continued learning after the student conferences have ended. How can we best support our students as they put action plans into place? What resources should be developed or shared? When is the best time to engage students upon re–entry from these programs? Please come to the session prepared with two ideas or best practices on this topic. Participants will identify five opportunities for continued development after students return from regional and national educational conferences, officer trainings, conventions, and leadership programs. Participants will identify methods to jointly support students from both the campus and inter/national headquarters perspective.

How to Select & Train Staff: Culture Fit vs. Values Alignment Our Relevance in the Ever–Changing Higher Education Omni Sundance 4 • Values Aligner • Program #803 Landscape KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, kj@phiredup.com Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, Tina@phiredup.com We all bring new staff onto our team. Sometimes the new team member’s communication style, work ethic and priorities are a perfect fit with team’s goals and culture. But other times we get through a year scratching our heads, wondering how we missed the mark. In this session the presenters will unlock the mystery behind bringing in new staff members. The presenters will begin with the recruitment of the applicant pool, discuss how the creation of a true values–based process can aid with selection, and finish up with creating a training timeline that will set your team up for success. We challenge our collegians to use values in selecting and educating new members. We think we’ve got it all figured out when we hire based on “culture,” but maybe it’s time to go back to the drawing board and do what we’ve been teaching our students to do all along. Participants will identify the importance of creating a values–based recruitment, selection and training model for growing their staff and teams. Participants will articulate the steps necessary for creating their own values–based recruitment, selection and training models, including identifying team values and intentional recruitment strategies.

Omni Sundance 6 • Collaborator • Program #806

Jenny Greyerbiehl, National Panhellenic Conference, jenny@npcwomen.org Gage Paine, The University of Texas at Austin Kathy Cavins–Tull, Texas Christian University In this panel discussion, you will hear from Senior Student Affairs Officers who will share their perspectives on the changing landscape of higher education and how fraternities and sororities fit today’s landscape. They will share their insights into how we can better tell our stories in order to advocate for the fraternal experience. Join us to take part in a meaningful discussion about the relevance of our work and how we can be doing better to make sure fraternities and sororities will last. Participants will leave with tangible ways to improve the fraternal community from the perspective of Senior Student Affairs Officers. Participants will leave with new ways to communicate about the fraternal community in order to best advocate for its existence.

Ed Block 8, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. How to Lead a Work Group

Sheraton Magnolia II • Collaborator • Program #807

Flip The Script! Phi Beta Sigma’s Approach to Educating New Members

Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com

Omni Fort Worth 2 • Educator • Program #810

Have you ever had a miserable committee experience? Or served on a task force that went nowhere? Whether you call it a committee, a team, a work group, or a commission, these groups can be difficult to run as a manager and even more painful to experience as a participant. But the work of fraternity/sorority professionals is inherently collaborative, and it requires that we bring together diverse stakeholders to solve problems. Can it be done well? And if so, how? Drawing on real–life experiences with a variety of groups, this session presents seven simple lessons for managing an efficient, swift–moving, and effective team. Gain practical advice you can implement immediately to improve your experience, whether you are leader or participant, and whether you are working with volunteers, staff or students. Participants will accurately list at least three of the lessons presented and explain how they plan to use each on. Participants will increase the efficiency of their work group by implementing at least three of the lessons presented in the next 60 days.

Rafae Matos, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, rafaelmatos2001@gmail.com Daryl Anderson, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., ied@phibetasigma1914.org Kenny Jones, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, kejones@exchange.upenn.edu

How to Effectively Conduct Investigation Interviews Sheraton Magnolia III • Advisor • Program #808

Justin Angotti, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, jangotti@pikapp.org Kimberly Novak, NovakTalks, kim@novaktalks.com Another day, another phone call, another alleged incident. What can you do to more effectively prepare for your individual interviews, and what strategies can you use during those meetings to maximize your effectiveness? In this session, participants will explore best practices for conducting individual interviews as part of the chapter conduct investigation process, as well as best practices for writing investigation reports. In addition to reviewing the basic considerations when conducting a chapter conduct investigation, the program will utilize interactive scenarios and a case study in order to provide participants with an opportunity to practice the concepts discussed and receive feedback from the presenters and other attendees. Unlike previous sessions offered on this topic, this session will more narrowly focus on the individual interview process and afford participants additional opportunities to build skills in this topic area. Participants will apply best practice in student conduct administration in order to effectively conduct an investigation. Participants will have additional opportunities to build skills in this topic area.

#NPHCLivesMatter: Examining the Experiences of NPHC students on Predominantly White Campuses Sheraton Magnolia IV • Advisor • Program #809

Vashae Swope, University of South Carolina, swopeva@mailbox.sc.edu Reginald Lane, University of Florida, rlane@studentinvolvement.ufl.edu Tavianna Williams, Virginia Tech, tavianna7630@gmail.com The #BlackLivesMatter campaign has become a powerful movement within the United States as an effort to combat injustices nationwide. On predominantly white campuses, there’s a prevalent need for yet another movement, #NPHCLivesMatter. Often times, NPHC members feel underrepresented and under–supported on predominantly white campuses. As we shift toward providing more individualized support for these organizations, advisors must consider placing greater emphasis on equity in place of equality. With such unrest in our nation, there is great value, especially now, in acknowledging the importance of NPHC experiences on our campuses. This session will examine the realm of support provided for historically black Greek–letter organizations on predominantly white campuses. Are we doing enough, and if we aren’t, what more could be done? Participants will identify the deficiencies and challenges in support for NPHC on predominantly white campuses as well as identify how available resources are offered to NPHC. Participants will discuss best practices for successfully engaging with, advocating for, and supporting members of the NPHC on predominantly white campuses.

In 2015, Phi Beta Sigma entered our second century. The fraternity has reflected on its current state of affairs and implemented initiatives to address current challenges. One of our current projects entails the revision of our membership intake process (MIP). We are in the process of redesigning our MIP to reflect a program that focuses on truly developing our new members before, during and after the new member education program. Central to the new program is our desire to reintroduce updated versions of some traditions that brothers struggled to let go, through continuous collaboration with our host institutions, strategic use of technology (through a flip class approach) to deliver part of our new member education, and alignment with our values. This is a product of partnership between collegiates and alumni. We will share tips on how organizations can adopt a similar approach. Participants will develop effective new member education programs that take into account host institution guidelines. Participants will consider how they can best adopt these practices.

Don’t Mentor, Be a Coach: Bad Blood, Now We Got Problems & I Don’t Think We Can Solve Them Sheraton Magnolia VI • Leader • Program #811

Woody Woodcock, Phired Up Productions, woody@phiredup.com RJ Taylor, Alpha Tau Omega, rtaylor@ato.org David Kuczmanski, Delta Sigma Phi, kuczmanski@deltasig.org Scott Pegram, Phi Sigma Kappa, scott@phisigmakappa.org The program is based on a theory that professionals in our field do not have a clear understanding of what a mentor does. They may not even understand what the other options are besides having a mentor. Young professionals on campus and at headquarters are desperate for wisdom. Mentors don’t impact the small behaviors it takes to make daily changes in our field. Coaches, on the other hand, have better tools, better designed outcomes, and more deliberate conversations. Seeking a coach could put more professionals on a better path of fulfillment in our field. Becoming a coach for themselves and others is how problems really get solved. Participants will see how coaching creates more clarity in daily and long term goals than mentoring. Participants will know the 5 most important questions a coach can ask.

CSCF Master’s Research Presentation: Black Greek Letter Fraternity Men: Constructions of Masculinities and Racial Identity Omni Fort Worth 5 • Researcher • Program #815

Kevin Carey, Ball State University, kmcarey@bsu.edu The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how Black Greek letter fraternity men construct their masculinities and racial identity and how their membership affects those constructions. In particular, this study focused on six African American men’s personal experiences while attending a predominately White institution and being a member of a Black Greek letter fraternity. Concepts of intersectionality, cool pose, and racial identity theories will be discussed in relation to the study and data presented. Participants will gain knowledge and insight about Black Greek letter fraternity men’s experiences related to the intersection of their masculinities, racial identity, and fraternity experience. Participants will be able to articulate how the research in this qualitative study can be incorporated into our practices as fraternity and sorority educators, researchers, and advisors.

Ed Block 8, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Bien Diferente, Pero Bien Igual: Advising IFC and Panhellenic Councils at Hispanic Serving Institution Omni Fort Worth 3 • Advisor • Program #813

Christianne Medrano, Florida International University, cmedrano@fiu.edu Charles Vladimir, Florida International University, vlchar@fiu.edu Jessi Taitague, Florida International University, jtaitagu@fiu.edu Within our fraternities and sororities, we focus on the collegiate experience of our members and the impact that our values based organizations make in their lives. Each chapter is known to have its own personality, within the set of national rituals, policies, and procedures they follow. Technically, they should all come to national conventions or leadership institutions with a basic understanding of what their organizations represent and how they operate, but are they prepared as a minority with all of those implications within their national organization? This program will look at some of the experiences of fraternity and sorority advisors who work with members of IFC and Panhellenic Councils at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI’s) and the needs of their students as students of color within national historically white fraternal organizations. Participants will identify cultural differences and advising styles of members of IFC and Panhellenic Councils at Hispanic Serving Institutions. Participants will understand, train, and educate students who are the majority population (as students of color in a Hispanic Serving Institution) to gain cultural competencies and understanding to immerse themselves into leadership and education.

Sorority Recruitment in the 21st Century Omni Sundance 1 • Values Aligner • Program #814

Frances Mitchelson, National Panhellenic Conference, panhellenics@npcwomen.org Betty Quick, National Panhellenic Conference, eaq007@aol.com Many College Panhellenics have elevated sorority recruitment on their campuses, continually improving their efforts year after year. However, other College Panhellenics are still struggling to transition into a values–based mindset, and continue to implement meaningless events, including skits. Join the National Panhellenic Conference to brainstorm how together we can push College Panhellenics to move recruitment into the 21st century. Participants will leave with best practices regarding sorority recruitment shared by NPC leadership and other fraternity/sorority advisors in attendance.

Face the Front Lines of Mental Health: Resources for Advisors Omni Fort Worth 1 • Educator • Program #812

Ross Szabo, Human Power Project, ross@humanpowerproject.com Kayte Fry, Zeta Tau Alpha, kayte–fry@zetataualpha.org Mental health has become one of the largest issues for fraternities and sororities. Depression, anxiety, eating disorders, lack of sleep and substance abuse are impacting members in all chapters. Advisors are often unprepared for the situations they face regarding the mental health of members. In partnership with the Human Power Project, Zeta Tau Alpha created a mental health resource series to provide education to their advisors. This session will provide insight into the development of the online program and the best ways to approach this topic. Participants will become better at addressing members’ mental health challenges. Participants will learn to manage his or her own mental health.

ANNUAL MEETING LEADERSHIP 2015 Executive Board

2015 Regional Directors

Annual Meeting Planning Team

Graduate Staff

Annual Meeting Committees

Graduate Student Programming

Special Events Committee

Andrea Martinez | Longwood University Gabrielle Rimmaudo | Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Megan Connelly | Temple University TJ Sargent | University of Wisconsin - Madison

Awards Committee

Central Office Staff

SHERATON HOTEL MAP

WALKING DIRECTIONS OP

TIO

N1 OP

TIO

Stockyards 1

OMNI HOTEL MAPS Women’s Restrooms

Texas Ballroom J

Texas Ballroom A

Men’s

Texas Ballroom I

Texas Ballroom B Escalators Up

Texas Ballroom Prefunction

Fort Worth Ballroom Prefunction

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Escalators Down

Registration

Texas Ballroom C

Texas Ballroom H

Texas Ballroom D

Texas Ballroom G

e r e n Fort C Worth e Ballroom S pPrefunction e C i f i C a t i o n S

2n d F l o o r T ex a s B a l l ro o m Stockyards 3

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Stockyards 1

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DIMENSIONS CEILING LXW HEIGHT

PORTABLE WALLS

THEATER

CLASSROOM

BANQUET

Stockyard Prefunction

Texas Ballroom

18,855

Texas Ballroom A

Women’s 109' X Restrooms

780

Fort Worth Worth Texas Ballroom BFort Ballroom 8 Ballroom 7

Fort Worth Ballroom 6 Fort Worth Ballroom Prefunction

Texas Ballroom C

1,067

Texas Ballroom D Texas Ballroom E

Fort Worth Ballroom 5

Texas Ballroom F

Texas Ballroom G Texas Ballroom H Texas Ballroom Fort I Worth

20'

2,354

1,377

1,536

1,984

111

N/A

Yes

105

N/A

40'

20'

Yes

135

112

N/A

28' X 40'

20'

Yes

135

112

N/A

70 A Texas Ballroom

827

24' X 40'

20'

Yes

105

N/A

5,651

109' X 56'

20'

Yes

690

378

480

594

N/A

5,629

109' X 56'

20'

Yes

690

480

594

N/A

24' X 40'

20'

Yes

105

28' X 40'

20'

Yes

135

28' X 40'

20'

Yes

135

21' X 40'

20'

Yes

105

129' x 267'

28'

N/A

828

Escalators Up

1,063

Texas Ballroom J

Escalators Down

780

Texas Ballroom Prefunction Space

EXHIBIT HOLLOW RECEPTION 8' X 10' CONFERENCE U-SHAPED SQUARE

20'

Men’s 28' X Restroom

1,062

1,068

Ballroom 4

192'

21' X 40'

10,636

Texas Ballroom Prefunction

room 1

Texas Ballroom Foyer

ators Elev

room

Women’s

Texas Ballroom F

Texas Ballroom E

Registration

378 B Texas Ballroom

34 42

N/A

1,119

N/A

112

N/A

Texas Ballroom C

Texas Ballroom F

Meeting room capacities are determined by use of the “Arranger & Comfort Calculator,” a standardized Ballroom D room capacity measurement system used by Texas meeting Fort Worth Fort Worth Fort Worth Meeting Professionals International. Ballroom 1 Ballroom 2 Ballroom 3

Texas Ballroom Foyer Fort Worth Ballroom Prefunction

Fort Worth Ballroom Prefunction

2 nd F l o o r F o r t W o r t h B a l l r oom

SQ FOOTAGE

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EXHIBIT HOLLOW RECEPTION 8' X 10' CONFERENCE U-SHAPED SQUARE

1,501

31' X 51'

14'

175

100

132

150

N/A

824

32' X 27'

14'

N/A

790

32' X 26'

14'

N/A

9,526

84' X 125'

19'

1,147

672

740

1002

N/A

763

29' X 31'

19'

Yes

N/A

68 68 Ballroom I Texas

112

Texas Ballroom E

N/A

42 42 Ballroom J Texas

42 Texas Ballroom H

N/A Texas Ballroom G

PI KAPPA ALPHA IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FRATERNITY ADVISORS

and appreciates their members’ continuing support of Pi Kappa Alpha undergraduate engagement in PIKE University events throughout North America.

Leadership Summits

Spokane, WA – October 24, 2015 Philadelphia, PA – November 13-15, 2015 Kansas City, MO – November 13-15, 2015 Chicago, IL – February 5-7, 2016 Atlanta, GA – February 12-14, 2016 Irvine, CA – February 19-21, 2016 Dallas, TX – February 26-28, 2016

Chapter Executives Conference Memphis, TN – January 7-10, 2016

The Academy

Memphis, TN – July 30-August 2, 2015

International Convention

New Orleans, LA – August 3-7, 2016

PIKE University reaches over 3,700 undergraduates each year, providing top-tier programs in personal development, health & safety initiatives, chapter operations best practices and direct engagement with professional mentors at each event. For more information, or to attend a PIKE University Leadership Summit, please visit: www.pikeuniversity.org

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