Thank you for all you do to show that sorority is more than a stereotype. Join Delta Gamma each August and January for a social media campaign aimed at breaking down stereotypes #IAmASororityWoman
Conference FAQ 03 Schedule at a Glance 04 AFA Foundation 06 Keynote Speakers 07 Events & Receptions 08 Organizational Updates 09 Wednesday Schedule 10 Thursday Schedule 11 Ed Block #1 12 Ed Block #2 14 Ed Block #3 15 Friday Schedule 17 Ed Block #4 18 Ed Block #5 20 Saturday Schedule 23 Ed Block #6 24 Ed Block #7 26 Ed Block #8 28 Exhibit Hall 30 #AFAAM Leadership 31 Sponsors 33 Hotel Maps 34
FAQ
Annual Meeting Office is located in the Green Room on the second floor of the Hilton Anaheim. 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 Volunteer(s),
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 6. The Jack L. Anson, Dr. 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 7.
Check In & Check Out at the Hilton Anaheim is at 4:00pm and 12:00pm Educational Sessions will be held in the Hilton Anaheim. Please be sure to check the educational program description for the room location.
Evaluations provide feedback for each educational session, and the paper forms will be available in each
session room. Evaluations are essential to the program presenters and to the association because the results will be used to determine future educational programming. You may return your completed session evaluations to the Annual Meeting Ambassador, the program presenter, or to the registration desk. The overall meeting evaluation will be available electronically immediately following the Annual Meeting.
Lost and Found is located at the hotel concierge desk, security, and housekeeping offices. Any items turned in to the Annual Meeting office will be handed over to the hotel.
Meal Tickets are being phased out this year in an effort to save paper, and your AFA Annual Meeting name
tag will serve as your entrance to meals in lieu of individual meal tickets. Registrants were required to indicate their participation in these meals on their registration form for the association to have accurate meals counts. Individuals who indicated dietary needs will have cards included in their registration packet that they can give to their server at the beginning of meals to ensure those needs are accommodated.
Name Tags should be worn at all times during the Annual Meeting. If a name tag is lost, please check at the registration desk to see if it has been found or to purchase a new one.
Registration is located on the second floor of the Hilton Anaheim 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. is the official AFA Annual Meeting app. Please visit the app store on your smartphone to download it. Note: in an effort to save paper, full session descriptions are only in the Whova app.
Learning Outcomes: Each educational program listed in this book has the learning outcomes
as provided by the program presenters. Please keep these in mind as you select, participate in, and evaluate each educational session. For full session descriptions, utilize the official AFA Annual Meeting app. In addition to learning outcomes, each educational program has a primary Core Competency focus area. This notation identifies the Core Competency participants will be able to grow and develop by attending the program. You may touch on multiple competencies in a program, but only one area of focus has been selected for each program. When completing your program evaluation, please reference the Core Competency area of focus noted in the program book and Whova app.
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Wednesday December 4
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9:00am – 4:30pm
Advance Educational Programs
10:00am – 2:00pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
12:00pm – 4:30pm
Graduate Training Track
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Silent Auction Drop-Off
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration & Check-in Open
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Off-site Excursion | Stadium Tour
4:30pm – 5:30pm
AFA Connections Kick-off
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Dinner on Your Own
5:30pm – 6:00pm
#AFAAM Ambassador Training
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Order of Omega Case Study
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Opening General Session
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Competition Orientation
Friday December 6
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6:00am – 8:00am
AFA Foundation Fun Run
8:30am – 5:30pm
Registration & Check-in Open
9:00am – 10:30am
AFA Business Meeting
9:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open
10:30am – 10:45am
Networking Break
10:45am – 11:45am
Educational Block #4 (60 minutes)
10:45am – 11:45am
Order of Omega Capstone
12:00pm – 1:30pm
AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Exhibit Hall Closing
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Idea Labs (90 minutes)
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Hazing Research Panel
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NALFO Unity Grant Program
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Educational Block #5 (75 minutes)
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Networking Break
4:30pm – 7:00pm
AFA Exchange: The Collegiate Experience Exchange
6:00pm
Off-site Excursion | Brew Tour
Welcome Reception
Thursday December 5
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+ AFA Foundation Silent Auction
+ Dessert Reception
8:00am – 5:00pm
Registration & Check-in Open
8:30am – 9:30am
Regional Meetings
9:00am – 10:00am
Exhibit Hall Snack Break/Reception
9:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibit Hall
9:30am – 10:30am
Research Roundtable Coffee Chats
10:00am – 11:45am
First 90 Days Capstone
10:30am – 11:45am
Educational Block #1 (75 minutes)
10:30am – 5:00pm
Order of Omega Case Study
8:30am – 3:00pm
Registration & Check-in Open
Lunch on Your Own
AFA Foundation Silent Auction
11:45am – 1:45pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 3:15pm
Educational Block #2 (75 minutes)
9:30am – 10:30am
Educational Block #6 (60 minutes)
2:00pm – 4:00pm
New Professionals Seminar
10:45am – 12:00pm
Educational Block #7 (75 minutes)
Mid-Career Professionals Seminar
Lunch on Your Own
2:00pm – 4:00pm
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Seasoned Professionals Seminar
Silent Auction Last Call
2:00pm – 4:00pm
1:30pm – 2:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Project Job Search
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Educational Block #8 (60 minutes) Silent Auction Item Pick Up
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Educational Block #3
2:30pm – 5:00pm
AFA Exchange: The Growth Exchange
Closing General Session
5:00pm – 6:30pm
3:30pm – 5:00pm
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Ignite Fraternity
9:00pm – 10:30pm
AFA Foundation Variety Show
+ AFA Foundation Silent Auction
Competition
(60 minutes)
Saturday
December 7th
6:00pm – 7:00pm Receptions 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Closing Banquet
9:30pm – 11:30pm Receptions #AFAAM
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afa FOUNDATION #AFAGIVES
Thank you to our longtime loyal donors, our new donors, and our soon-to-be donors. The investment each of you make in the AFA Foundation returns and multiplies through our work, our mission, and our membership. The AFA Foundation is able to provide 38 Annual Meeting scholarships to AFA members; fund research initiatives; support member education through programs like AdvanceU and the First 90 Days program; and sponsor keynote speakers, the Michelle Guobadia Graduate Training Track, Seasoned Professionals Seminar, Mid-Career Professionals Seminar, and New Professionals Seminar here at the Annual Meeting because of your generosity. Please plan to stop by the registration area and silent auction to purchase Because You Believe stickers. We will also be available to discuss future plans for the AFA Foundation and how we work hard to maximize your generous donations. We will 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.
ANNUAL MEETING SCHOLARSHIP DONORS: Endowed Scholarships:
Amy Vojta Endowed Scholarship Funded by Chi Psi Fraternity
Beth Saul Gamma Sigma Alpha Scholarship Bonnie Wunsch/Northeast Greek Leadership Association Scholarship Bowling Green State University Scholarship CAMPUSPEAK, Inc. Scholarship Chi Epsilon Founders Scholarships
AFA FOUNDATION
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Because You Believe Sticker Sales
Wednesday, December 4th 2:00pm – 7:30pm Thursday, December 5th 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday, December 6th 8:30am – 5:30pm Saturday, December 7th 8:30am – 2:00pm
Silent Auction
Thursday, December 5th Friday, December 6th Saturday, December 7th Last Call for Bids: Prize Pick-up:
9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 4:00pm 9:00am – 2:00pm 1:30pm – 2:00pm 2:30pm – 5:00pm
The AFA Foundation Silent Auction is one of the most popular events at the Annual Meeting. All proceeds go directly to support those involved in the advisement of fraternities and sororities. So, bid early and bid often!
Variety Show
Thursday, December 5th
9:00pm – 10:30pm
Margaret Anne MacDonald Bundy Memorial Scholarship
The AFA Foundation is proud to present The AFA Variety Show! The winner will be chosen by Variety Show attendees by popular vote, so make sure to purchase your voting tickets prior to the event! Admission is free.
Marlin-Bradley Ally Scholarship
Fun Run
Dick McKaig IFI Graduate Scholarship Linda Wardhammar Scholarship
Funded by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Funded by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority & Foundation Funded by Blake Bradley
Monica Lee Miranda Scholarship Past Presidents Scholarship Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Scholarship Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Scholarship Thomas B. Jelke Graduate Scholarships
Friday, December 6th
6:00am – 8:00am
Join us for a morning 3-mile Fun Run around Anaheim. The Fun Run is not timed and will be on public sidewalks, so the roads will not be closed. Participants of all abilities are encouraged to participate! On-site registration is $35.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Annual Scholarships:
Douglas K. Lange Council for the Advancement of Standards Scholarship Funded by Dan & Amanda Bureau
Dr. Ron Binder Scholarships Order of Omega
In honor of Barbie Tootle, Dr. David Grady, Dr. Ed Whipple, Dr. Howard Farrell, & Dr. Larry Lunsford
Jennifer Jones Hall Scholarships
Funded by the AFA Foundation
Michelle Guobadia Graduate Scholarships Sigma Kappa Annual Meeting Scholarship Todd C. Sullivan Scholarship
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7:00pm – 8:30pm
Priya Parker invigorates how
people come together to banish stale conferences and unproductive meetings. In her interactive talks and book, “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet & Why It Matters,” she challenges audiences to get to the root of why and how we make connections, create communities, and build organizations. Parker is a founding member of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network, where she worked on race relations on college campuses. Her TEDx talk on purpose has been viewed over one million times. Parker studied organizational design at M.I.T., public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, and political and social thought at the University of Virginia. 07 # A F A A M
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December 7th 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Shaun R. Harper, Ph.D., is a provost professor in the Rosier School of Education and Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. Prior to joining USC, he spent a decade on the University of Pennsylvania faculty, where he founded the Center for the Study of Race & Equity in Education. Professor Harper’s research has been cited in more than 8,000 published studies. Professor Harper has been interviewed on CNN, ESPN, and NPR, and featured or quoted in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and over 11,000 news outlets in the U.S. and abroad.
Events & Receptions
Wednesday December 4
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9:00am – 5:00pm
Big Ten Directors Meeting | Availa A
4:00pm – 5:30pm
BIG XII & Friends Meeting | Coronado
4:30pm – 6:30pm Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery Reception | Capistrano A-B 5:15pm – 6:45pm
Big Ten FSA Meeting | Availa A
Thursday December 5
th
7:30am – 8:30am
Interfaith Prayer Group | Balboa A
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Gamma Sigma Alpha 30th Anniversary Honorary Initiation | Salinas
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Penn State University Stakeholder Reception | Laugna A-B
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Circle of Sisterhood Reception | Catalina 7
Friday December 6
th
6:30am – 8:30am
University of Alabama Reception | El Capitan A-B
1:00pm – 5:00pm
NALFO Fall Business Meeting | Laguna A-B
7:00pm – 9:00pm 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday
University of WI-Madison Campus Updates & Reception | Sam Simeon A-B NPHC Reception | El Capitan A-B
December 7th
7:00am – 8:30am
University of Pennsylvania Breakfast | El Capitan A-B
7:00am – 12:30pm
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Chapter Advisor’s Training Cluster Workshop | Catalina 4
7:30am – 8:45am 9:00am – 5:00pm
Beta Theta Pi Campus Partners Meeting | Availa A-B NALFO Fall Business Meeting | Laguna A-B
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Delta Gamma Alumnae & Friends of the Anchor Reception | Vista Lounge
9:30pm – 11:30pm
Reception Honoring Dominic Greene and Michelle Marchand | San Simeon A-B
9:30pm – 11:30pm 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Reception Honoring Monica Lee Miranda | Palos Verdes A-B Reception Honoring Dr. Joanne Smith | Laugna A
Note: Some receptions are invitation only.
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Organizational Updates
Members have the opportunity to attend organization updates led by the staff and volunteers of national fraternal umbrella groups. All organizational updates or open forums will be held in California Ballroom B. Please see below for dates and times:
Thursday December 5
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National Multicultural Greek Council (NMGC) Town Hall Ed Block 1
10:30am – 11:45am
Join the National Multicultural Greek Council in this session where they will highlight the mission and values of NMGC and their council structure. This session will create a space for co-learning and sharing how fraternity/sorority advisors can support NMGC members.
National Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Panhellenic Association (NAPA) Town Hall Ed Block 3
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Join the National Asian Pacific Islander Panhellenic Association, and their 18 member organizations, as they provide updates and facilitate a conversation with campus-based professionals about how they can best support NAPA students. In this session, they will be focusing on changes within NAPA and implications for campus-based professionals.
Friday December 6
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National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) Town Hall Ed Block 4
10:45am – 11:45am
The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is excited to share their evolving initiatives from the last year. Recently, NPC finalized the 2019-2022 strategic plan and advocacy building blocks which motivates the priorities and work of the Conference. In this session, participants will have an opportunity to learn about new initiatives, explore the critical nature of protecting the women’s-only experience, and discover NPC’s new organizational structure. Additionally, NPC will share information about their refreshed volunteer experience, ways to become involved, and how they can continually partner with fraternity/sorority constituents. Finally, participants will learn more about the importance of partnership between NPC and campus-based professionals and how impactful we can be when we partner with one another to address campus concerns.
Saturday
December 7th
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Town Hall Ed Block 6
During this update, the Council of Presidents will share the 2020 Priorities. Join NPHC as the Chair of the Council of Presidents, Dr. Everett Ward, Ph.D., and Vice Chair, Dr. David Marion, Ph.D., will provide attendees with the 5 Priorities the Council of Presidents decided on during their mini retreat in September. They will also share the work that is being done as the NPHC structure is strategically being revisited.
North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) Town Hall Ed Block 7
9:30am – 10:30am
10:45am – 12:00pm
The North American Interfraternity Conference “guides fraternity” through advocacy, education, standards, and insights. The NIC will provide a brief update on their efforts across these areas and discuss how they can work together toward positive change. There will be plenty of time for engagement in an open Q&A with the NIC president & CEO and staff members.
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) / AFA Town Hall 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Join Stephanie Gordon, NASPA vice president for professional development, and Lynda Wiley, AFA executive director, for an update following the recent Fraternity/Sorority Life Summit held at the University of Houston. We will be providing a summary of the discussion and next steps in addressing key challenges to fraternities and sororities. All are welcome to attend and learn about the opportunities for involvement. Please plan on bringing your lunch with you to this program.
National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) Town Hall Ed Block 8
2:15pm – 3:15pm
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Advance Educational Programs
10:00am – 2:00pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
Various Locations
Pacific & California Promenades
12:00pm – 4:30pm Graduate Training Track Endowed by Michelle Guobadia Catalina 3
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Silent Auction Drop-Off
2:00pm – 7:30pm
Registration & Check-in Open
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Off-site Excursion | Stadium Tour
Ballroom Level Registration Desk
Ballroom Level Registration Desk
Hilton Lobby
4:30pm – 5:30pm AFA Connections Kick-off Sponsored by Phired Up Avalon
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Dinner on Your Own
5:30pm – 6:00pm
#AFAAM Ambassador Training
6:00pm – 6:30pm Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation
La Jolla
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Opening General Session
Sponsored by Beta Theta Pi Fraternity & Foundation
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Pacific Ballroom
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Order of Omega
Sunset Deck
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DECEMBER5 thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Registration & Check-in Open
8:30am – 9:30am
Regional Meetings
Ballroom Level Registration Desk Region I Regional Meeting: Region II Regional Meeting: Region III Regional Meeting: Region IV Regional Meeting: Region V Regional Meeting:
California Ballroom A California Ballroom C California Ballroom D California Ballroom B Avila A-B
9:00am – 10:00am
Exhibit Hall Snack Break/Reception
9:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibit Hall + AFA Foundation Silent Auction
9:30am – 10:30am
Research Roundtable Coffee Chats
Pacific & California Promenades Pacific & California Promenades
Redondo
10:00am – 11:30am
First 90 Days Capstone
Endowed by Sigma Chi Fraternity
Laguna A
10:30am – 11:45am
Educational Block #1 ( 75 minutes )
10:30am – 11:45am
NMGC Town Hall
10:30am – 5:00pm
Order of Omega Case Study
11:45am – 1:45pm
Lunch on Your Own
2:00pm – 3:15pm
Educational Block #2 ( 75 minutes )
California Ballroom B Competition Catalina 3, 5, & 7
2:00pm – 4:00pm
New Professionals Seminar Sponsored by Pi Beta Phi
Huntington A-C
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Mid-Career Professionals Seminar
Sponsored by Bonny Shade & 2019 Day of Giving Donors
Laguna A-B
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Seasoned Professionals Seminar Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Gamma
Malibu
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Project Job Search
Sponsored by Michelle Guobadia & Tom Jelke
Capistrano A-B
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Educational Block #3 ( 60 minutes )
3:30pm – 4:30pm
NAPA Town Hall
5:00pm – 6:30pm
AFA Exchange: The Growth Exchange
California Ballroom B California Ballroom C-D
5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Ignite Fraternity
Sponsored by CAMPUSPEAK & LaunchPoint
Pacific Ballroom
AFA Foundation Variety Show
Sponsored by The Catalyst Agency & ForCollegeForLife
Pacific Ballroom
Ed Block #1 1 0 : 3 0 am - 1 1 : 4 5 am
THE FUTURE OF PANHELLENIC SORORITY RECRUITMENT San Simeon A-B | Program #101
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will explore Panhellenic recruitment and determine areas of improvement. Haley Cahill-Teubert, Phired Up, cahill@phiredup.com Ellen Chestnut, Phired Up, ellen@techniphi.com
HUSTLE & FLOW: NAVIGATING THE FACTORS WHICH IMPACT ENGAGEMENT WITHIN NPHC ORGANIZATIONS Huntington B | Program #102
Operating Strategically
CREATING A CULTURE OF COACHING: DEVELOPING AN EXPERIENCE OF SHARED OWNERSHIP Huntington A | Program #105
Student Learning
Participants will learn how the Intentional Change Theory and Coaching for Compassion apply to the fraternity/sorority experience. Participants will apply the Intentional Change Theory and Coaching for Compassion to shift the culture within all aspects of the fraternity/sorority experience. Amie Jackson, Case Western Reserve University, amie.jackson@case.edu Katie Schneider, Case Western Reserve University, kts41@case.edu
Participants will articulate key factors contributing to the engagement and success of NPHC members. Participants will develop effective strategies to implement within their respective department, campus, or community. Kellie Dixon, Ed.D., NC A&T State University, kmdixon@ncat.edu Shauna McNeil, NC A&T State University, syirwin@ncat.edu
RESPONDING TO RACISM: BECAUSE YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS SH*T UP Malibu | Program #103
Working Across Differences
Participants will identify strategies promoting reconciliation and healing after harm has occurred within their community. Participants will be prepared to address and mitigate harm from racism within their fraternity/sorority community. Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ed.D., The Ohio State University, defreitas.12@osu.edu Cristina Vega, University of Vermont, cmvega@uvm.edu
BEYOND SAFE SPACES: A DISCUSSION OF THE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES Santa Monica | Program #106
Participants will talk about barriers, challenges, strategies, and successes involved in addressing inclusivity of LGBTQ+ students, staff, and alumni in fraternities/sororities. Participants will co-create a set of resources tailored to address concerns at the institution or organization level. Tara Fuller, Monmouth University, tfuller@monmouth.edu Keith Garcia, Northwestern University, keith.garcia@northwestern.edu
Michael Goodman, University of Maryland, mgood@umd.edu
THE PENN STATE MODEL: SHARING STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES & DATA Oceanside | Program #107
THE FOUR-YEAR FRATERNITY EXPERIENCE: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP Avila A-B | Program #104
Student Learning
Participants will articulate the experiences and interventions that have the biggest impact on the learning and development of fraternity members. Gentry McCreary, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC, gentry@dyadstrategies.com Noah Borton, Delta Upsilon, nborton@deltau.org Joshua Schutts, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC, josh@dyadstrategies.com
Working Across Differences
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Participants will gain insight and share information on ideas that have assisted Penn State in creating positive community change and the data that supports these decisions. Participants will understand and appreciate the relationships and teams of staff, alumni advisors, and headquarters who have been part of changes. Chris Jefferson, Penn State University, cmj5664@psu.edu Danny Shaha, Penn State University, jds49@psu.edu Steve Veldkamp, Ed.D., Penn State University, Piazza Center, sjv54@psu.edu
Adam Christensen, Ph.D., Penn State University, Piazza Center, aec187@psu.edu #AFAAM
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CHAMPIONING YOUR EXPERIENCE: HOW TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP Laguna B | Program #108
Operating Strategically
Participants will self-reflect on their current assistantship to identify current skills and/or competencies. Participants will identify development gaps within their current assistantship. Nelda Bailey, University of South Carolina, baileyne@mailbox.sc.edu Bethany Yost, University of South Carolina, yost2@mailbox.sc.edu
SOMETIMES YOU’VE GOTTA BE WTF (WILLING TO FAIL) Monterey | Program #109
Student Learning
Participants will understand the life cycle of failure as it relates to creating more intentional learning moments for our students. Participants will develop a plan to address potential roadblocks to support student failure and growth. Kate Steiner, Ph.D., Radford University, ksteiner1@radford.edu Dan Faill, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., danielkfaill@gmail.com
FACILIFRIENDS, NAMETAGS, & SECRET DINNERS, OH MY: IMPOSTER SYNDROME AT THE ANNUAL MEETING Capistrano A-B | Program #110
Driving Vision & Purpose
#DRIVINGRESULTSPARTYOF2: MARRYING YOUR ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES TO A GEN Z AUDIENCE Manhattan | Program #112
Driving Results
Participants will identify three different assessment techniques to appropriately measure the impact of a specific educational program. Participants will articulate the benefits of a competencybased approach to developing leadership programs. Nicki Rowlett, Delta Chi, nrowlett@deltachi.org Jake Tomlin, Delta Chi, jtomlin@deltachi.org
THE PANORAMIC VIEW: USING 360° ASSESSMENTS TO EVALUATE OUR WORK La Jolla | Program #113
Driving Results
Participants will describe the 360° assessment process as it relates to programmatic outcomes. Participants will use the 360° assessment process to advance at least one program at their organization/institution. Karlee Nuttelman, Indiana University, knuttel@iu.edu
Brittany Deeg, RISE Partnerships, brittany@risepartnerships.com
HELP! I NEED SOMEBODY: NAVIGATING & SUPPORTING EXPECTATIONS & COMPLIANCE ACROSS CAMPUS Coronado | Program #114
Governance
Participants will define imposter syndrome and point to specific places where it is present.
Participants will identify areas where there are compliance expectations and strategize how to best partner with relevant stakeholders.
Participants will name several things they can do to battle imposter syndrome.
Participants will generate approaches to use compliance expectations to elevate culture for sustained positive change.
Andy Bremer, Phired Up, andy@phiredup.com Jason Allen, Phired Up, jason@phiredup.com
Kate Butler, The Ohio State University, butler.669@osu.edu Krystal Reeb, The Ohio State University, reeb.47@osu.edu
Molly Peirano, The Ohio State University, peirano.9@osu.edu
LEADING IMPERFECTLY: THE VALUE OF BEING AUTHENTIC FOR FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE ADVISORS & HUMANS Huntington C | Program #111
Operating Strategically
Participants will understand authentic leadership and frame the role it should play in their work. Participants will reflect about a critical time in their life that shaped who they are and how it changed them. James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., james@jamestrobo.com
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IN BLOCK #1: FROM FIRESIDES TO AFA EXCHANGE San Clemente
Ed Block #2 2 : 0 0 pm - 3 : 1 5 pm
IT IS ABOUT MORE THAN COMMUNICATING: A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO ADDRESSING HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS Manhattan | Program #201
Student Safety
Participants will strategically consider what actions will result in their intended outcomes when addressing student or chapter behavior. Participants will develop an action plan for more effectively addressing chapter high-risk behaviors. Kimberly Novak, Pi Kappa Alpha, knriskybiz@gmail.com Trey Robb, Delta Kappa Epsilon, trey@dke.org
THE MONSTER IN THE BASEMENT: UNRECOGNIZED GROUPS & THEIR THREAT TO INTERFRATERNALISM San Clemente | Program #202
Student Safety
Participants will identify comprehensive, collaborative, and synergistic components to stop unrecognized groups from operating on their campuses. Allison Swick-Duttine, SUNY Plattsburgh, swickan@plattsburgh.edu Wendi Kinney, SUNY Geneseo, kinney@geneseo.edu
Dave Westol, JD, Limberlost Consulting, dave.westol@gmail.com David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., david.stollman@gmail.com
A GUIDE FOR BUILDING DOMESTIC SERVICE IMMERSION EXPERIENCES Oceanside | Program #205
Student Learning
Participants will understand the challenges that come with building service trip experiences. Participants will brainstorm ways to build their own service trip experience. Kyle Hickman, Phi Kappa Psi, kyle.a.hickman@gmail.com
Meghan Bullard, University of Iowa, meghan-bullard@uiowa.edu Jessica Ryan, University of Pennsylvania, jessnicoleryan@gmail.com
Samantha Avanzino, Alpha Gamma Delta, savanzino@alphagammadelta.org Melissa Shaub, Kappa Alpha Theta, mshaub@kappaalphatheta.org
MEMBER RETENTION: METHODS & RESULTS (SPOILER ALERT, WE’RE LOSING A LOT OF PEOPLE) Carmel | Program #206
Driving Results
Participants will learn tactics for tracking member retention in their database systems and share insights about when and why many members are leaving. Erin McHale, Beta Theta Pi, erin.mchale@beta.org Ry Beck, Delta Sigma Phi, Beck@deltasig.org
Chris Smith, Alpha Tau Omega, csmith@ato.org
SHOW & TELL: USING DATA TO TELL YOUR STORY Monterey | Program #203
Rachel Westra, Pi Kappa Phi, rwestra@pikapp.org
Driving Results
Participants will describe the benefits of packaging data for a target audience. Participants will list and define the steps of the audience process model. Brittany Deeg, RISE Partnerships, brittany@risepartnerships.com Karlee Nuttelman, Indiana University, knuttel@iu.edu
BASED ON WHAT WE ARE CURRENTLY DOING, GREEK UNITY IS UNREALISTIC San Simeon A-B | Program #204
Operating Strategically
Participants will articulate the relevance of disruption as a beneficial strategy for advancing sorority/fraternity life.
THE EVOLUTION OF CULTURALLY-BASED FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS: THE BREAKDOWN & A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING Avila A-B | Program #207
Student Learning
Participants will be exposed to strategies to increase their ability to advise fraternities and sororities through a culturally competent lens by learning culture and history of these organizations. Participants will analyze how CBFO organizational culture impacts individual member engagement and retention. Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD, The Harbor Institute & CCFAI Collaborative, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com
Participants will identify an area of their work in need of disruption and an innovative plan to create that disruption. Tina VanSteenbergen, ForCollegeForLife, tinavansteenbergen@gmail.com James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., jtrobo@gmail.com #AFAAM
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FORMAL PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT & THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFICACY FOR SORORITY WOMEN Coranado | Program #208
Participants will gain resources to initiate conversations to improve the sorority recruitment process and sorority experience. Amanda Horvat, Southeastern Louisiana University, amanda.horvat@southeastern.edu
UNCOVERING MICROAGGRESSIONS IN FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE & HIGHER EDUCATION Santa Monica | Program #209
Working Across Differences
Participants will recognize three types of microaggressions in fraternity/sorority life. Participants will gain tools to challenge microaggressions with a restorative approach. Will Cangialosi, The Ohio State University, cangialosi.4@osu.edu Cristina Vega, University of Vermont, cmvega@uvm.edu
USING YEAR-ROUND RECRUITMENT TO POSITIVELY CHANGE FRATERNITY CULTURE Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will understand the positive impacts of yearround recruitment as it relates to recruitment, retention, member safety, and overall chapter performance. Participants will leave with actionable steps they can take to implement year-round recruitment on their campus. Paul Andersen, Sigma Phi Epsilon, paul.andersen@sigep.net Pat Githens, Sigma Phi Epsilon, pat.githens@sigep.net
But wait, there’s more!
IN BLOCK #2: New Professionals’ Seminar Sponsored by Pi Beta Phi
HOW TO NOT JUST “FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT” Huntington A-C Mid-Career Professionals’ Seminar Sponsored by Bonny Shade & 2019 Day of Giving Donors
STRANGER THINGS: IT’S NOT JUST A NETFLIX SHOW! NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF A MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL Laguna A-B Seasoned Professionals’ Seminar Sponsored by Kappa Kappa Gamma
CAMPUS CLIMATE ON DIVERSITY: LEARNING FROM THE DIVERSE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS SURVEY Malibu 15 # A F A A M
3 : 3 0 pm - 4 : 3 0 pm
Student Learning
Participants will discuss the impact of recruitment through an efficacy lens.
Redondo | Program #210
Ed Block #3 SATISFYING THE 5 MOMENTS OF LEARNING NEED: WHEN TRAINING & ONBOARDING ALONE DOESN’T STICK San Simeon A&B | Program #301
Driving Results
Participants will learn and differentiate the 5 Moments of Learning Needs. Participants will analyze, discuss, and create an action plan for improving their current education initiatives through the context 5 Moments of Learning Need framework. Alex Kennedy, Alpha Sigma Tau, akennedy@alphasigmatau.org
RISK & CRISIS MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES FOR NPHC COUNCILS Santa Monica | Program #302
Student Safety
Participants will gain knowledge of newly developed NPHC Risk Management Initiatives. Michael Bowie, Ph.D., National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., mbowie@ufl.edu Jennifer Jones, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., jmjones@mail.smu.edu
NUESTRAS VOCES: LATINA SORORITIES AS A PLATFORM FOR LATINA STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Carmel | Program #303
Driving Results
Participants will gain insight into the experiences of Latinas in Latina sororities, and the resources needed to support their success as well as student and identity development theories to inform advising practices. Participants will share and discuss challenges and opportunities of Latinas at predominantly white institutions. Monica L. Miranda, University of South Florida, mlmiranda@usf.edu
ENGAGING PURPOSEFULLY WITH FRATERNITY/ SORORITY LIFE RESEARCH Coronado | Program #304
Driving Results
Participants will engage more directly and purposefully with research in the field. Participants will gain confidence in reading and comprehending research articles. Brian Joyce, Ph.D., Dartmouth College, brian.joyce@dartmouth.edu Emily Perlow, Ph.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute, eperlow@wpi.edu
CALMNESS IN THE COMPLEXITY: RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TO NAVIGATE COMPLICATED SITUATIONS Redondo | Program #305
Navigating Complexity
Participants will learn the foundations of restorative practices and practice applying skills among peers using real-world scenarios. Participants will develop an action plan for applying restorative practices in at least one area of their work. Katie Schneider, Case Western Reserve University, kts41@case.edu Amie Jackson, Case Western Reserve University, jxa122@case.edu
RELEVANT & REAL: DELIVERING TAILORED & TRAUMA-INFORMED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT EDUCATION Avila A-B | Program #306
Working Across Differences
Participants will learn councils/chapters have different identities, worldviews, and cultures impacting how they view and discuss sexual misconduct and interact with related prevention/intervention. Participants will identify techniques to engage all councils/ chapters to be part of the solution for ending sexual misconduct. Molly Peirano, The Ohio State University, peirano.9@osu.edu Kate Butler, The Ohio State University, butler.669@osu.edu Devin Walker, Loyola Marymount University, devwalker4@gmail.com
LEVERAGING ONLINE LEARNING FOR YOUR COMMUNITY La Jolla | Program #308
Student Learning
Participants will understand the various capacities and reach potential of online learning. Participants will identify ways to apply online learning to accomplish goals within their communities. Tom Healy, LaunchPoint, healy@launchpointconsulting.com Christina Witkowicki, Ed.D, LaunchPoint, christina@launchpointconsulting.com
WHAT’S YOUR STORY: FOCUSING ON STUDENT ASSETS, NOT DEFICITS, THROUGH STORYTELLING, FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE, & CCW San Clemente | Program #309
Working Across Differences
Participants will define and identify students’ funds of knowledge and community cultural wealth as sources of capital. Participants will learn techniques to adapt their advising styles to better suit the needs of all students by tapping into the inherent resources students have at their disposal. Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D., Texas A&M International University, nicholas.hudson@tamiu.edu
PLANNING & IMPLEMENTING EDUCATION FOR HOUSE DIRECTORS & HOUSE CORPORATIONS Manhattan | Program #310
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will gain ideas on how to best train house directors and house corporation members.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONDUCT: SURVIVOR, FRIEND, OR FOE? HOW TO BUILD THE BEST ALLIANCE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Monterey | Program #307
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Participants will identify their closest collaborators/partners and those with which they need to build better relationships. Participants will gain insight into the successes and challenges of changing a student conduct communication and partnership model. Kathryn O’Hagan, University of Missouri, ohagank@missouri.edu Julie Drury, University of Missouri, druryjl@missouri.edu
Logan Morrison, Sigma Chi, logan.morrison@sigmachi.org Alyssa Giles, Lambda Chi Alpha, agilles@lambdachi.org
Teri Cugliari, The Ohio State University, cugliari.6@osu.edu
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE: A MODEL FOR EQUITABLY RESPONDING TO CRISES Oceanside | Program #311
Student Safety
Participants will gain a new model for inclusive community crisis response. Professionals will understand how crisis response can impact a fraternity/sorority community. Devin Berghorst, University of Michigan, dbergho@umich.edu
Courtney Monroe, University of Michigan, clmonroe@umich.edu #AFAAM
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DECEMBER6 friday 6:00am – 8:00am AFA Foundation Fun Run Sponsored by CSL Management Hilton Lobby
8:30am – 5:30pm
Registration & Check-in Open
9:00am – 10:30am
AFA Business Meeting
9:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibit Hall + AFA Foundation Silent Auction
10:30am – 10:45am
Networking Break
10:45am – 11:45am
Educational Block #4 ( 60 minutes )
10:45am – 11:45am
NPC Town Hall
10:45am – 11:45am
Order of Omega Capstone
12:00pm – 1:30pm
AFA/AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon
1:30pm – 4:00pm
Exhibit Hall Closing & Dessert Reception
2:30pm – 3:45pm
Educational Block #5 ( 75 minutes )
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Idea Labs ( 90 minutes )
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Hazing Research Panel
2:30pm – 4:00pm
NALFO Unity Grant Program
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Networking Break
4:30pm – 7:00pm
AFA Exchange: The Collegiate Experience Exchange
6:00pm
Off-site Excursion | Brew Tour
Ballroom Level Registration Desk Pacific Ballroom
Pacific & California Ballroom Foyers & Pacific Promenade Pacific & California Ballroom Promenade
Californian Ballroom B Santa Barbara
Pacific Ballroom
Pacific & California Ballroom Foyers
California Ballroom B Manhattan
Pacific & California Ballroom Foyers
California Ballroom CD
Hilton Lobby
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Ed Block #4 1 0 : 4 5 am - 1 1 : 4 5 am
ENACT PURPOSEFUL CHANGE USING THE PIAZZA CENTER FRATERNITY/SORORITY EXPERIENCE SURVEY Manhattan | Program #401
Driving Results
Participants will explore the significant council trends in behaviors and perceptions from the Fraternity and Sorority Experience Survey (FSES) data on varied levels. Participants will examine how the FSES aggregate data can be utilized by fraternity/sorority professionals to inform campus programming and enact purposeful change. Dawn Maynen, Penn State University, Piazza Center, dmaynen@indiana.edu Adam Christensen, Ph.D., Penn State University, Piazza Center, aec187@psu.edu Steve Veldkamp, Ed.D, Penn State University, Piazza Center, sjv54@psu.edu
WALKING THE WALK WITH MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR ORGANIZATIONS Avila A-B | Program #404
Student Safety
Participants will identify effective programs to engage and educate members about mental health. Participants will examine the best practices for mental health education and the benefits of implementing a mental health curriculum. Ross Szabo, Human Power Project, ross@humanpowerproject.com Meredith Dana, Tri Delta, mdana@trideltaeo.org
SHOW ME THE FUNDING! Santa Monica | Program #405
Program Administration
Participants will examine various approaches to funding resources on and off campus.
FACING THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: FACILITATING DIALOGUE ABOUT RACE RELATIONS San Simeon A-B | Program #402
Navigating Complexity
Participants will gain best practices for strengthening race relationships and cultural awareness in office and community settings. Participants will gain skills needed to facilitate sensitive conversations about race relations and incidents impacting our communities. Reginald Lane, University of Florida, rlane@ufsa.ufl.edu
Teresia Greer, Louisiana State University, rgreer7@lsu.edu
Nicole Jackson, Emory University, t.nicole.jackson@emory.edu
NIC HEALTH & SAFETY STANDARDS: BEYOND THE POLICY Palos Verdes A-B | Program #403
Participants will identify innovative strategies to secure funding for CBFOs by building campus partnerships. JP Peters, Oregon State University, mrjohnnypeters@gmail.com
PASS THE GAVEL 2.0: UTILIZING RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TO ENHANCE PEER ACCOUNTABILITY COMMUNITY-WIDE Coranado | Program #406
Student Learning
Participants will understand the basic concepts of Restorative Practices in a higher education setting. Larry Daves, Loyola Marymount University, larry.daves@lmu.edu Julia Wade, Loyola Marymount University, julia.wade@lmu.edu Schoene Mahmood, Loyola Marymount University, Schoene.Mahmood@lmu.edu
Allison Lane, Loyola Marymount University, allison.lane@lmu.edu
Student Safety
Participants will learn how a harm reduction approach, originally championed in the addiction recovery space, can be transferrable to their work supporting fraternity/sorority communities. Participants will gain resources and data-driven techniques to assist their councils in the adoption and implementation of the NIC Alcohol & Drug Guidelines. Archie Messersmith-Bunting, North American Interfraternity Conference, archie.messersmith@nicfraternity.org Lori Hart, Ph.D., Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice, LHart@holmesmurphy.com
$40,000 MILLIONAIRES La Jolla | Program #407
Operating Strategically
Participants will gain tips and tools that can be immediately implemented to assist towards financial freedom. Participants will discuss student loan debt, retirement, and the fraternity/sorority profession financial gap. Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ed.D., The Ohio State University, defreitas.12@osu.edu Elyse Gambardella, Tri Delta, egambardella@trideltaeo.org
#AFAAM
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CONDUCTING EMPIRICAL RESEARCH RELATED TO FRATERNITY/SORORITY POPULATIONS Huntington C | Program #408
Driving Results
Participants will learn about three different studies from three practitioner-scholars who are conducting research about the fraternity/sorority industry. Participants will learn different methodological pathways for conducting research on fraternity/sorority populations and how to translate their findings into practice. Michael A. Goodman, University of Maryland, mgood@umd.edu Devin Berghorst, University of Michigan, dbergho@umich.edu
Kahlin McKeown, University of Maryland, kmckeown@umd.edu
UNDOCUMENTED & GREEK Laguna B | Program #409
Working Across Differences
Participants will gain resources to assist undocumented students in fraternal organizations. Participants will identify how fraternal organizations, coupled with students’ funds of knowledge and community cultural wealth, influence undocumented students’ leadership development. Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D., Texas A&M International University, nicholas.hudson@tamiu.edu
I DON’T SEE MYSELF IN THIS: RISK EDUCATION FOR CBFOS Oceanside | Program #410
FINDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL VOICE: EMBRACING TALENT, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS TO LEAD A TEAM & YOURSELF San Clemente | Program #412
Program Administration
Participants will evaluate their current competencies as they relate to their preparation to articulate a strategic vision and manage office operations. Participants will identify resources to assist in the development/enhancement of their competencies in preparation to take on advanced professional roles within their career. Ryan Powell, Auburn University, ryanpowell@auburn.edu
Christopher Jefferson, Penn State University, cmj5664@psu.edu
THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE: HAZING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, & TITLE IX Laguna A | Program #413
Student Safety
Participants will reconsider how their campuses approach hazing investigations, education, and threat assessment response when it comes to hazing. Participants will understand how hazing and sexual violence are the same and contribute to an overall cycle of violence. Jessica Ashton, East Carolina University, jessielynneashton@gmail.com Leila Faranesh, East Carolina University, leilafaranesh@gmail.com Bailey Toulmin, East Carolina University, baileytoulmin@gmail.com
Student Safety
Participants will understand the risk education needs for CBFOs. Participants will reflect on how they can tailor their risk education approach to different communities. Kerry Mallett, Florida State University, kamallett@fsu.edu
Ebony Wofford, Florida State University, ewofford@fsu.edu Kaitlyn Gore, Florida State University, kgore@fsu.edu
Note: When reviewing the program book, you will see there are select
FAKE IT ‘TIL THEY MAKE IT: MASCULINITY, LEADERSHIP STYLE DEVELOPMENT, & COLLEGE MEN Redondo | Program #411
Student Learning
Participants will understand how the messages of masculinity and gender role norms men receive affect their leadership style development. Participants will identify strategies they can use to support inclusive male leadership development. Christina Witkowicki, Ed.D., LaunchPoint, christina@launchpoint.com
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programs with the Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) logo next to them. These programs were highlighted by FEA as educational opportunities which would benefit its membership and align with their educational priorities.
Ed Block #5 2 : 3 0 pm - 3 : 4 5 pm
FROM CHECKING BOXES TO MAKING CHANGE: USING STANDARDS PROGRAMS TO ASSESS & CHANGE COMMUNITIES Huntington C | Program #501
Driving Results
Participants will create student learning outcomes for their community in collaboration with students. Participants will identify assessment tools to measure student learning outcomes. Kate Butler, The Ohio State University, butler.669@osu.edu
Will Cangialosi, The Ohio State University, cangialosi.4@osu.edu
NOT YOUR ASSISTANTSHIP: EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS Huntington B | Program #502
Operating Strategically
Participants will assess gaps within their graduate assistants’ development. Participants will create a developmental plan for graduate assistants. Nelda Bailey, University of South Carolina, baileyne@mailbox.sc.edu Bethany Yost, University of South Carolina, yost2@mailbox.sc.edu
15 PIECES OF FLAIR REQUIRED: DO WE REALLY NEED TO BE #AFAFAMOUS? San Simeon A&B | Program #505
Operating Strategically
Participants will articulate their personal definition of success as a fraternity/sorority professional. Participants will identify instances of social pressure they have personally experienced as a fraternity/sorority professional. Kristen Kardas, Indiana State University, kristen.kardas@indstate.edu Logan Davis, Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention & Recovery, davis.5966@osu.edu
WE’RE HAVING A TASK FORCE: MANAGING A REVIEW OF YOUR FRATERNITY/SORORITY COMMUNITY San Clemente | Program #506
Operating Strategically
Participants will drive the success of a task force review by providing subject-matter expertise and professional support to the process. Participants will identify strategies to deal with potentially complex political issues involved with a task force review. John Mountz, East Carolina University, mountzj17@ecu.edu
Gary Wiser, Ed.D., Clemson University, gwiser@clemson.edu
RESOURCE REALLOCATION: SETTING PRIORITIES WHEN EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT Redondo | Program #503
Zachary Shirley, Ed.D., University of North Texas, Zachary.shirley@unt.edu
Driving Results
Participants will evaluate the distribution of fraternity/sorority programs and services according to expense and impact. Participants will explain the logic and strategies for reallocating resources towards institutional priorities and capacity building. Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com
BOSS MOVES: THE LONG TERM SOLUTION WE’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR Huntington A | Program #504
Operating Strategically
Participants will create an officer transition retreat for chapters and councils. Participants will identify ways to train future leaders in their chapters and councils. Michael Ayalon, Greek University, bookings@greekuniversity.org
WHO DECIDES: THE INTERSECTION OF CONDUCT, STAFF & CAMPUS PROFESSIONALS & MEMBERSHIP REVIEWS Palos Verdes A-B | Program #507
Working Across Differences
Participants will define the roles of the inter/national entity, the university, and the university conduct officers in making the decision to stage a Membership Review. Participants will develop a list of realistic expectations and anticipated outcomes for a Membership Review. David Westol, JD, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., david.westol@gmail.com John Keith, University of Cincinnati, john.keith@uc.edu
Bryan Murray, Alpha Tau Omega, bmurray@ato.org Jennifer Pierce, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, jpierc23@utk.edu Nicki Rowlett, Delta Chi, nrowlett@deltachi.org
Stephen Hopson, West Chester University, stephenhopson314@gmail.com
#AFAAM
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GUERRILLA PEER HEALTH EDUCATION: SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS La Jolla | Program #508
Student Safety
Participants will learn program history, current operation, and overarching goals through discussion of training components and the methods and results of the evaluations. Participants will gain a toolkit for implementing critical training components that reach the objectives of reducing risk in high-resistance student populations. Melanie Amacker, San Diego State University, mfamacker@sdsu.edu
RELATIONSHIPS FIRST: SHIFTING AWAY FROM A TASK MANAGEMENT ADVISING STYLE Oceanside | Program #509
Driving Results
Participants will understand the importance of a relationship-based advising philosophy. Participants will develop a personal professional advising philosophy. Kate Steiner, Ph.D., Radford University, ksteiner1@radford.edu Jamison Keller, Ed.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, jkeller38@gatech.edu
ONE YEAR, THREE HEADLINE GRABBING CRISES: HOW TRI DELTA MANAGED TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF MEDIA Balboa A | Program #510
Operating Strategically
Participants will gain reactive and proactive communication strategies for crisis planning. Participants will identify pitfalls to managing communication crises at the headquarters and campus levels. Jason Paul Gomez, Tri Delta, jgomez@trideltaeo.org Mindy Tucker, Tri Delta, mtucker@trideltaeo.org
Ed Block #5 IDEA LABS 2 : 3 0 pm - 4 : 0 0 pm
Hazing Research Panel
FROM RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: UTILIZING HAZING RESEARCH TO IMPACT COMMUNITY CHANGE California Ballroom B | Program #511
Student Safety
Moderator: Jim Barber, Ph.D.
Featured Researchers: Elizabeth Allan, Ph.D., Aldo Cimino, Ph.D., Gentry McCreary, Ph.D., and Gregory Parks, JD, Ph.D.
NALFO Unity Grant Program
COMUNIDAD Y UNIDAD: ENGAGING & VALIDATING LATINX STUDENTS Manhattan | Program #512
Working Across Differences
Participants will identify and understand current critical issues pertaining to Latinx undergraduate students, including the meaning of the term Latinx and the mixed reception of the term from the community. Participants will understand the role of familismo faced by Latinx students and how to view this student population with an anti-deficit lens using Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth Model. Participants will utilize best practices to engage and validate Latinx students in fraternity/sorority communities. Presented by: Melissa Abeyta, Ed.D. This program made possible by the NALFO Unity Grant.
IDEA LAB: RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTATIONS Coronado | Program #513
Working Across Differences
Participants will learn about identifying development research and ways to implement the researchers’ key findings into their daily work. Moderator: Monica L. Miranda Kevin Bazner, Texas A&M University, kbazner@gmail.com Danielle Ford, University of Texas at Arlington, danielle.ford@uta.edu Brian Joyce, Ph.D., Dartmouth College, brian.joyce@dartmouth.edu Christina Witkowicki, Ed.D., LaunchPoint, christina@launchpointconsulting.com
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IT’S TIME FOR CHANGE: CHALLENGING CONVENTIONAL WISDOM TO SPARK DISRUPTIVE ACTION Avila A-B | Program #514 Driving Vision & Purpose Participants will engage in dialogue about perceived conventional wisdom limiting individual and collective progress within the field of fraternity/sorority life. Participants will identify conventional wisdom concepts most relevant to their work to guide the development of strategies for disruptive action. Brooke Goodman, Delta Phi Epsilon, bgoodman@dphie.org Jessi Sheridan, Delta Phi Epsilon, jsheridan@dphie.org
17 YEARS OF STUDYING F/S GROWTH DELIVERED FOR YOU IN 90 MINUTES Laguna A-B | Program #515 Fraternity/Sorority Systems Participants will learn five trends in fraternity/sorority growth over the last 17 years and how that shapes the future. Participants will name several resources they can immediately utilize for fraternity/sorority growth.
Registration Open JANUARY 2020
Inaugural Program SUMMER 2020
Matt Mattson, Phired Up, matt@phiredup.com
Colleen Coffey-Melchiorre, Ed.D., Phired Up, colleen@phiredup.com
A PLAN FOR ACTION: PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE PREVENTION WITHIN COLLEGIATE POPULATIONS Malibu | Program #516 Student Safety Participants will identify effective individual and environmental prescription drug misuse prevention strategies targeting fraternity, sorority, and campus communities. Participants will understand the extent of the problem on college campuses by examining data from College Prescription Drug Study. Kyle Pendleton, Zeta Tau Alpha, kap@zetataualpha.org
Molly Downing, Ph.D., The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention & Recovery, The Ohio State University, downing.211@osu.edu
The AFA Mid-Career Professionals’ Institute has been designed to help close the gap and provide training, tools, and best practices to help you take your work to the next level. From managing up and down, overseeing program administration, navigating complexity, and driving results – this program will address strategies and best practices that will help you be a more effective midcareer professional and set you up for future career advancement.
Learn More! Contact Diana Coyle, Director of Education & Programs, at diana@afa1976.org #AFAAM
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DECEMBER7 saturday
8:30am – 1:45pm
AFA Foundation Silent Auction
8:30am – 3:00pm
Registration & Check-in Open
9:30am – 10:30am
Educational Block #6 ( 60 minutes )
9:30am – 10:30am
NPHC Town Hall
10:45am – 12:00pm
Educational Block #7 ( 75 minutes )
10:45am – 12:00pm
NIC Town Hall
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Lunch on Your Own
12:30pm – 2:00pm
NASPA / AFA Town Hall
1:30pm – 2:00pm
AFA Foundation Silent Auction Last Call
2:15pm – 3:15pm
Educational Block #8 ( 60 minutes )
2:15pm – 3:15pm
NALFO Town Hall
2:30pm – 5:00pm
AFA Foundation Silent Auction Item Pick Up
Pacific & California Ballroom Foyer Ballroom Level Registration Desk
California Ballroom B
California Ballroom B
California Ballroom B
Ballroom Level Registration Desk
California Ballroom B
3:30pm – 5:00pm Closing General Session Sponsored by Delta Gamma
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Pacific Ballroom
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Receptions
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Closing Banquet
9:30pm – 11:30pm
Receptions
Pacific Ballroom
Ed Block #6 9 : 3 0 am - 1 0 : 3 0 am
PERSONAL PROBLEM OR CHAPTER-WIDE ISSUE?: NAVIGATING STUDENT CONDUCT & TITLE IX Manhattan | Program #601
Navigating Complexity
Participants will understand the considerations made when determining if a concern is an individual member issue or chapter-wide issue. Participants will learn how to best partner with student conduct and Title IX on interim measures and investigations for both individuals and chapters. Molly Peirano, The Ohio State University, peirano.9@osu.edu Krystal Reeb, The Ohio State University, reeb.47@osu.edu
REFILL YOUR PRO-DEVO PRESCRIPTION: CORE COMPETENCIES AS A CURE TO THE SOPHOMORE SLUMP San Simeon A-B | Program #605
Operating Strategically
Participants will describe contributing factors to attrition within fraternity/sorority advising. Participants will identify professional development opportunities to assist in their career growth and future trajectory within higher education. Joshua Welch, North Carolina State University, jlwelch@ncsu.edu Julie Bryant, North Carolina State University, jcbryan4@ncsu.edu Viancca Williams, University of South Florida, vianccawilliams@gmail.com
MULTICULTURALISM?: EXAMINING THE CONFLATION BETWEEN IDENTITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS & NMGC La Jolla | Program #602
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will become knowledgeable of multiculturalism and multicultural organizations. Jessica PeĂąaranda, National Multicultural Greek Council, president@nationalmgc.org Jessica Snell, College of New Jersey & National Multicultural Greek Council, liaison@nationalmgc.org
ON THE EDGE: THE TRUTH ABOUT SUICIDE Monterey | Program #606
Student Safety
Participants will dispel myths about suicidal thoughts and actions and explain the causes and contributions. Participants will identify those at greater risk for suicidal thoughts/actions, evaluate behavioral cues, and demonstrate how to intervene and support someone with suicidal thoughts and ideations. Christy Brooks, Greek University, christy@greekuniversity.org
BETTER DATA BETTER MEMBERS: QUESTIONS WE SHOULD BE ASKING EVERY POTENTIAL MEMBER Coronado | Program #603
Operating Strategically
Participants will write and debate a potential member profile application to screen for fit, risk, and connection. Participants will explore data gathering applications during the pre-member experience for overall risk reduction and organizational success. Erin Chatten, Phired Up, erin@phiredup.com Josh Orendi, Phired Up, josh@phiredup.com
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOR Malibu | Program #604
Michael Ayalon, Greek University, bookings@greekuniversity.org
Student Safety
Participants will articulate and synthesize psychological research connected to high-risk behavior.
FOR MORE THAN A PHOTO OP: WOMEN OF COLOR IN NPC ORGANIZATIONS Ventura | Program #607
Navigating Complexity
Participants will understand marginalized experiences and determine what theories support the realities for students of color in majority homogenous groups. Participants will approach conversations of difference genuinely by encouraging growth, providing resources, and creating community for those impacted. Ashly Horton, The Ohio State University, horton.179@osu.edu Cristina Vega, University of Vermont, cmvega@uvm.edu
Phoebe Galbraith, Delta Phi Epsilon, pgalbraith@dphie.org
Participants will create environments and educational interventions designed to combat the psychological forces that underlie high-risk behavior. Gentry McCreary, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC, gentry@dyadstrategies.com Aaron Boe, Prevention Culture, aaron@aaronboe.com #AFAAM
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CAMPUS-BASED DEVELOPMENT FOR CHAPTER ADVISORS: CLARIFYING ROLES, CAMPUS POLICIES, & RESOURCES Redondo | Program #608
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Participants will identify and utilize resources helping to facilitate better training and development for chapter advisors on their campus. Participants will learn how to navigate challenges and successes associated with mandatory training and development for chapter advisors. emily perrin britt, University of Kentucky, emily.britt@uky.edu
WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN ... Huntington C | Program #609
Operating Strategically
Participants will think critically about their priorities during their first year of professional student affairs work. Participants will learn to effectively ask questions during the interview process to fully gauge institutional culture and what is needed of the successful candidate as they step into the role. Ryan Miller, University of Utah, rmiller@sa.utah.edu Molly Bennett, Washington University in St. Louis, molly.bennett@wustl.edu
TURNING THE INSIDE OUT: UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL FORMATION OF NPC CHAPTERS Oceanside | Program #610
Student Learning
Participants will understand the factors contributing to the formation of chapter culture from the lens of the collegiate member. Participants will recognize how to positively impact chapter culture to allow for meaningful membership experiences of the collegiate women. Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., SWC Speaks,CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., IYI, SWCSpeaks@gmail.com
THREE CAMPUSES, TWO GREEK SYSTEMS, ONE UNIVERSITY: MANAGING & ADVISING CHANGE THROUGH CONSOLIDATION San Clemente | Program #611
Navigating Complexity
Participants will gain insight into the successes and challenges of university consolidation and overseeing different fraternity/sorority life systems. Participants will identify different levels of advising based on organizational needs. Dare Chronister, Ed.D., University of Tulsa, dare-chronister@utulsa.edu Laura Donato, Georgia Southern University, ldonato@georgiasouthern.edu Aubrey Frazier, North Georgia University, Aubrey.Frazier@ung.edu 25 # A F A A M
HIGH (KEY) IMPACT: BENEFITS OF UTILIZING HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES TO EVALUATE OUR WORK Carmel | Program #612
Driving Results
Participants will utilize High Impact Practices in program assessment. Participants will define the longitudinal benefits of applying high impact practice assessment in fraternity/sorority programs and initiatives. Brittany Deeg, RISE Partnerships, brittany@risepartnerships.com
Ginny Carroll, Circle of Sisterhood, ginny@circleofsisterhood.org
PUBLISH IN ORACLE: HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO AFA’S ORACLE RESEARCH JOURNAL Santa Monica | Program #613
Driving Vision & Purpose
Participants will learn about the processes of peer-review and academic publishing. Participants will learn how to submit their own original work for publication in Oracle. Jim Barber, Ph.D., William & Mary, jpbarber@wm.edu
Kate Steiner, Ph.D., Radford University, ksteiner1@radford.edu
HEALTHY BELONGING: UTILIZING SOCIAL NORMS TO INCREASE INFORMAL ACCOUNTABILITY Huntington A | Program #614
Student Learning
Participants will utilize accurately perceived norms and misperceived norms within a chapter in order to facilitate conversations on informal accountability. Kyle Pendleton, Zeta Tau Alpha, kap@zetataualpha.org
Amy Kiger, University of Central Missouri, kiger@ucmo.edu
COACHING UP OUR LEADERS Huntington B | Program #615
Student Learning
Participants will enhance impact in their community. Participants will increase confidence in their leaders. Alex Weber, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., Alex@ImAlexWeber.com Dan Faill, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., danielkfaill@gmail.com
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LETTERS WITHOUT PAPERS: SUPPORT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT MEMBERS Huntington A | Program #701
Student Safety
Participants will identify ways to support undocumented students/members. Participants will learn about ways to engage in the community around immigration reform.
SWIPE RIGHT: SEX, HOOKUPS, & FEMINISM San Simeon A-B | Program #704
Student Safety
Participants will examine the relationship between feminism, gender, and sexuality. Participants will develop a holistic sexual health toolkit that recognizes the importance of physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Veronica Rodriguez, Northeastern Illinois University, v-rodriguez9@neiu.edu
Elyse Gambardella, Tri Delta, egambardella@trideltaeo.org
Samantha Ramirez-Herrera, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., sam@offtharecord.com
Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ed.D., The Ohio State University, defreitas.12@osu.edu
Tina VanSteenbergen, ForCollegeForLife, tinaraevan@gmail.com
Sam Centellas, La Cama Amistad, sam@centellas.org
STANDING OUT: THE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES OF BEING AN OUT LEADER AT WORK Oceanside | Program #702
Working Across Differences
Participants will identify challenges and opportunities in supporting LGBTQ+ fraternity/sorority professionals. Participants will realize they are supported and discuss future directions for engagement and potential opportunities for research. Kevin Bazner, Texas A&M University, kbazner@gmail.com
Michael Goodman, University of Maryland, mgood@umd.edu Dee Hawks, Cornell University, hawks@cornell.edu Lucy Morlan, Tri Delta, lmorlan@trideltaeo.org
Zachary Shirley, Ed.D., University of North Texas, zachary.shirley@unt.edu Dexter Bush-Scott, Gamma Phi Beta, dbush-scott@gammaphibeta.org
YOU ARE FLAMMABLE: CREATING A BURN RESISTANT CAREER PLAN Huntington B | Program #705
Navigating Complexity
Participants will learn research backed practices meant to increase longevity in the career field. Participants will develop a personal plan to observe, plan, and recover from burn events. Kate Steiner, Ph.D., Radford University, ksteiner1@radford.edu
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH PANHELLENIC SORORITIES? THREE DISTURBING TRENDS FROM LONGITUDINAL RESEARCH Santa Monica | Program #706
Student Learning
Participants will implement strategies aimed at helping sorority chapters improve their sisterhood. Sarah Cohen, Butler University, sarahkcohen11@gmail.com Gentry McCreary, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC, gentry@dyadstrategies.com
ASAP: ADVOCATING SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Coronado | Program #703
Joshua Schutts, Ph.D., Dyad Strategies, LLC, josh@dyadstrategies.com
Governance
Participants will understand research, data, and the importance of the evidence-based public health practice of peer education to create cultural change. Professionals will understand the importance of relationshipbuilding between departments to create cultural change around rape culture and sexual assault. CJ Graziano Smith, University of Arizona, cjgraziano@email.arizona.edu Thea Cola, University of Arizona, tcola@email.arizona.edu Marcos Guzman, University of Arizona, marcosguzman@email.arizona.edu
THE 7 INDICATORS: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GROWING FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES Capistrano A-B | Program #707
Operating Strategically
Participants will complete a growth self assessment and determine areas of growth improvement and focus. Participants will create a growth action plan. Matt Mattson, Phired Up, matt@phiredup.com Josh Orendi, Phired Up, josh@phiredup.com
Ellen Chestnut, Phired Up, ellen@techniphi.com #AFAAM
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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A PLEDGE MASTER? Manhattan | Program #708
Student Safety
Participants will recognize how hazing activities travel along the spectrum of hazing and identify the impact on the community. Participants will employ theory based techniques to critically assess new member education programs and predict potential hazing outcomes. Maggie Darden, East Tennessee State University, dardenm@etsu.edu Liz Jason, MIT, ejason@mit.edu
Su McGlone, Tufts University, susanna.mcglone@tufts.edu Christina Witkowicki, Ed.D., LaunchPoint, christina@launchpointconsulting.com
BLAZING A TRAIL: CREATING TRUE PROGRESS USING DESIGN THINKING San Clemente | Program #709
Operating Strategically
Participants will learn the concepts and the process to facilitate the steps utilized in Design Thinking. Participants will analyze and discuss ways Design Thinking can be used for real world applications within their work. Alex Kennedy, Alpha Sigma Tau, akennedy@alphasigmatau.org Karlee Nuttelman, Indiana University, knuttel@iu.edu Chris Rosales, University of Arizona, chrisrosales@email.arizona.edu
CRACKING THE EGG: INVESTIGATING HAZING CASES & PLANNING FOR BETTER OUTCOMES Malibu | Program #710
Student Safety
Participants will challenge the traditional ways and methods of investigating hazing cases. Participants will gain practical tools and methods for staff, campus professionals, and volunteers to utilize in investigations. David Westol, JD, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., david.westol@gmail.com
BUILDING ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARDS: YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS Redondo | Program #711
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Participants will create a plan to recruit and build alumni advisory boards for chapters on their campus. Participants will align alumni advisory board members with institutional priorities/goals and exceed the expectations of fraternity/sorority headquarters. Michael Ayalon, Greek University, bookings@greekuniversity.org Nick O’Neal, University of Idaho, oneal@uidaho.edu
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TRANSLATING POLICY TO PRACTICE Huntington C | Program #712
Student Safety
Participants will know the principles of effective policy design. Participants will develop an action plan for conducting a policy review within their organization or department. Kimberly Novak, Pi Kappa Alpha, knriskybiz@gmail.com Trey Robb, Delta Kappa Epsilon, trey@dke.org
RECOVERY IS SPOKEN HERE Carmel B | Program #713
Student Safety
Participants will list the four key components of recovery. Participants will explain the importance of using recovery friendly language. Logan Davis, Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention & Recovery, davis.5966@osu.edu Ahmed Hosni, Higher Education Center for Alcohol & Drug Misuse Prevention & Recovery, hosni.2@osu.edu
ADVISING IN BLACK & WHITE WITH SHADES OF GRAY: BUILDING CROSS-CULTURAL BRIDGES WITH RESPECT & TRUST Palos Verdes A-B | Program #714
Working Across Differences
Participants will gain effective strategies for connecting with students and councils whose identities are different from their own. Participants will employ the basic tenants of Appreciative Advising. Demetria Bell Anderson, Marquette University, demetria.anderson@marquette.edu Maitlan Sullivan, Marquette University, maitlan.sullivan@marquette.edu Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD, The Harbor Institute & CCFAI Collaborative, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com
UNPACKING MASCULINITY: REFLECTING ON OUR OWN JOURNEYS OF MANHOOD Monterey | Program #715
Student Safety
Participants will reflect upon their own perception of what it means to be a man. Participants will understand hegemonic masculinity and will develop skills and strategies to effectively work with college men in hyper-masculine environments. Brian Joyce, Ph.D., Dartmouth College, brian.joyce@dartmouth.edu
Ed Block #8 2 : 1 5 pm - 3 : 1 5 pm
HELICOPTER INSTITUTIONS: HOW UNIVERSITY ACTIONS MAY WEAKEN THE RIGHTS OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Huntington A | Program #801
Governance
Participants will learn about the factors examined by courts when determining whether an organization is a private club that is entitled to constitutional protection and exempted from public accommodation laws. Participants will identify actions taken by campus-based professionals that may undermine the associational rights of private fraternal organizations. Nathan Arrowsmith, Tran Arrowsmith PLLC, nathanarrowsmith11@gmail.com Stevie Tran, Tran Arrowsmith PLLC, stevie.van.tran@gmail.com Beth Stathos, Chi Omega, bstathos@chiomega.com
WELCOME TO MY HOUSE: THE ADOPTION OF A STUDENT STAFFING MODEL IN FRATERNITY/ SORORITY HOUSES Huntington B | Program #802
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will learn about a unique fraternity/sorority housing model founded on the basis of shared-governance and chapter management. Participants will learn how chapters manage their own facilities, residents, and procedures while interacting with key stakeholders. Kenneth Anthony, Emory University, kenneth.anthony@emory.edu Mishalle Marszalek, Emory University, mishalle.marszalek@emory.edu Hector Cuevas, Emory University, hector.geovanni.cuevas@emory.edu
INCREASING ACCESS FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS IN FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE Carmel B | Program #803
Working Across Differences
Participants will learn the policies and challenges impacting the fraternal experience of members who are deaf and hard of hearing. Participants will recognize areas of their organization/ community that may be inaccessible to members (or potential new members) who are deaf or hard of hearing and identify solutions to address those challenges. Christopher Brenton, Sigma Nu, christopher.brenton@sigmanu.org Di’Monique George, Rochester Institute of Technology, dsgrla@rit.edu
UNRECOGNIZED & UNDERGROUND FRATERNITIES TODAY San Simeon A-B | Program #804
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will gain tips around successful communication regarding unrecognized/underground organizations and suggested partnerships. Participants will identify strategies to hold unrecognized/ underground organizations and/or members accountable. Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ed.D., The Ohio State University, defreitas.12@osu.edu Krystal Reeb, The Ohio State University, reeb.47@osu.edu
ORDER IN THE COURT: HOW ONE CAMPUS SUPPORTS AN IFC RUN CONDUCT PROCESS Coronado | Program #805
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will identify how they can implement a student run conduct process on their campus. Participants will demonstrate the positive impact of peer-topeer accountability to campus partners and administrators. Liz Jason, MIT, ejason@mit.edu
James Reed, MIT, reedjm@mit.edu
SUPERVISION ESSENTIALS: MORE THAN A ONE-ON-ONE San Clemente | Program #806
Program Administration
Participants will identify, explain, prioritize, and apply the core activities involved in supervising staff. Participants will prepare for the learning process involved in putting each supervision activity into practice. Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com
Brittany Deeg, RISE Partnerships, Brittany@RISEPartnerships.com Marsha Carrasco, University of Kansas, Marsha@KU.edu
USING CAS STANDARDS FOR EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN FRATERNITY/ SORORITY ADVISING Ventura | Program #807
Driving Results
Participants will identify the functions of the FSAP CAS Standards and apply their knowledge to craft FSAP outcomes. Monica L. Miranda, University of South Florida, mlmiranda@usf.edu Viancca Williams, University of South Florida, viawilliams@usf.edu #AFAAM
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HOW TO MARKET SORORITY FROM THE LENS OF A PANHELLENIC ADVISOR La Jolla | Program #808
Fraternity/Sorority Systems
Participants will explore NPC brand standards, self-assess their current marketing tools, and identify the ways they can increase exposure to unaffiliated women to ensure optimal community growth. Participants will assess if an extension opportunity should be pursued or if other avenues of growth should be considered.
I THOUGHT I WAS DONE WITH REPORT CARDS WHEN I GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL Huntington C | Program #812
Driving Results
Participants will determine the reason for chapter/community report cards, steps to creating one, and learn strategic ways to use it. Participants will look at chapter/community report cards through a critical lens and modify current practices or create a strong foundation for developing them.
Jamison Carson, National Panhellenic Conference, jamison@npcwomen.org
Marcos Guzman, University of Arizona, marcosguzman@email.arizona.edu
Julie Goldberg, National Panhellenic Conference, julie@npcwomen.org
Greer Vinall, Texas State University, glv18@txstate.edu
SUPPORTING CBFOS AS FSAS AT PWIS
UNMASCING FRATERNITY THROUGH STORYTELLING
Oceanside | Program #809
Working Across Differences
Participants explore pressing issues in improving relationships and advising CBFOs on their campus. Participants will learn various strategies to enhance their work and understanding of CBFOs. Jess Turuc, University of Utah, jturuc@sa.utah.edu Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., SWC Speaks, swcspeaks@gmail.com
Rasheed Ali Cromwell, JD, The Harbor Institute & CCFAI Collaborative, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com Chris Medrano Graham, Florida International University, cmedrano@fiu.edu
NEW PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTIONS OF EXPERTS & EXPERTISE IN FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE Manhattan | Program #810
Navigating Complexity
Participants will learn the findings and practical implications from a study on perceptions of experts and expertise in fraternity/sorority life. Participants will challenge some of the ways the field denotes “expert” and how we can work to create a more shared understanding and experience around content/professional knowledge. Michael Goodman, University of Maryland, mgood@umd.edu
AFTER THE RED ZONE: TRAINING CHAPTERS ON SURVIVOR SUPPORT Monterey | Program #811
Student Safety
Capistrano A-B | Program #813
Working Across Differences
Participants will identify ways to incorporate storytelling to support healthy masculinity in their organizations or campuses. Participants will examine the current fraternity culture on their campus and assess what problematic practices and behaviors may be positively influenced by storytelling. Hunter Hartwig, The Ohio State University, hartwig.24@osu.edu Cristina Vega, University of Vermont, cristina.vega@uvm.edu
HAZING STARTS IN THEIR HOMETOWNS: A NEW WAY TO APPROACH PREVENTION Malibu | Program #814
Collaborating with Stakeholders
Participants will gain knowledge about donor engagement, staff recruiting and on-boarding, outreach program highlights, and assessment. Participants will apply the socio-ecological model and current research on the impact of parent/family involvement on the collegiate experience to their campus/organization and evaluate opportunities for early engagement. Marilyn Russell, University of Texas at Austin, marilynr@austin.utexas.edu Adrienne Murphrey, University of Texas at Austin, adrienne.murphrey@austin.utexas.edu
PUTTING HUMANITY BACK INTO SORORITIES & FRATERNITIES Santa Monica A | Program #815
Driving Vision & Purpose
Participants will consider their best practices for educating chapters on sexual assault response and survivor support.
Participants will explore constructs around civility, empathy, and humanity as they relate to fraternity/sorority life.
Participants will develop a deeper understanding of behavioral physiology and how it plays into group think regarding survivor support.
Participants will create their own commitments to keeping humanity at the center of their advising philosophy.
Alex Dudek, Kappa Kappa Gamma, adudek@kappa.org Bonny Shade, UNC Charlotte, Bonny.Shade@uncc.edu 29 # A F A A M
Matt Mattson, Phired Up, matt@phiredup.com Ryan O’Rourke, AFLV, ryan@aflv.org
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campuspeak.com
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EXHIBIT HALL HOURS & Networking Breaks Thursday December 5 th
Exhibit Hall Snack Break/Reception
9:00am – 10:00am
Exhibit Hall + AFA Foundation Silent Auction
9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday December 6
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Exhibit Hall + AFA Foundation Silent Auction
9:00am – 4:00pm 10:30am – 10:45am 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Networking Break
Exhibit Hall Closing & Dessert Reception
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Volunteers Annual Meeting Planning Team
Special Events Committee
Educational Programs Chair Stephanie Baldwin, University of Colorado Boulder
Ashley Christman, University of North Alabama
Graduate Staff Coordinator Viancca Williams, University of South Florida
Arianna Bradley, Alpha Chi Omega
AFA Exchange Coordinator William Frankenberger, Delta Zeta Graduate Student Programming Chair Emilie Dye, Duke University Specials Events Chair Meghan Gibson, Arizona State University Multimedia Director Steve Whitby, The Catalyst Agency Awards Chair
Jenna Martin Pendry, Sigma Kappa
Graduate Staff
Elias Argueta, Columbus State University Kollin Fitzpatrick, Ball State University Tyler Havens, Interfraternal Volunteer Ryan Manning, Delta Zeta
Amanda Villa, Colorado State University Nathan Wehr, Eastern Illinois University
Graduate Student Experience Committee Hunter Hartwig, The Ohio State University Will Cangialosi, The Ohio State University Elizabeth Adams, Wake Forest University Claire Bailey Dixon, Beta Theta Pi
Shelby Allen, Indiana University Bloomington
Joie LeRette, Texas Tech University
Matthew Boudreaux, University of Mississippi
Kelsey Morrissey, Alpha Gamma Delta
Alexandra Grady, Texas Christian University
Awards & Recognition Committee
Adam Bantz, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tyler Manning, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bentley Corbett-Wilson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Natalie Stone, DePaul University
LaShata’ Grayson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Byron Harris, Rutgers University, New Brunswick Samantha Sock, University of South Florida Huong Truong, University of Missouri
Shaill Vasavada, Colorado State University
Jill Franklin, Susquehanna University
David Gonzalez, New York University
Amne Harrington, University of Delaware
Daniel Hernandez, University of Texas at Dallas Kristen Kardas, Indiana State University
Educational Programs Committee
Taylor Krivas, University of Northern Colorado
Maggie Darden, East Tennessee State University
Destiny Savage, Vanderbilt University
Julie Bryant, North Carolina State University
Cynthia Rose, New York University
Josh Doak, Baker University
Kate Steiner, Ph.D., Radford University
Mat Greer, Temple University
Karlee Nuttelman, Indiana University
Natalie Padron, Colorado State University Jessica Ryan, University of Pennsylvania 31 # A F A A M
Support Team 2019 AFA Board of Directors President
Wendi Kinney, SUNY Geneseo Treasurer
Justin Angotti, George Mason University Secretary
Regional Directors
Region I : Brandon Mathieu, Pace University
Region II : Hannah Cotton, University of Central Florida Region III : Nicki Rowlett, Delta Chi
Region IV : Brittany Deeg, RISE Partnerships
Joshua Schutts, Ph.D., University of West Florida
Region V : Chris Brooks, University of New Mexico
Jason Bergeron, University of Houston
Central Office Staff
Anne Emmerth, Beta Theta Pi
Tara Fuller, Monmouth University
Chris Graham, Florida State University
2019 AFA Foundation Board Chair
Christian Wiggins, FarmHouse Vice Chair
Carolyn Whittier, Ph.D., Valparaiso University Treasure
Andy Huston, Sigma Alpha Mu Ryan Lugabihl, The Catalyst Agency
Executive Director
Lynda Wiley, Ed.D. Assistant Executive Director
Joslyn McGriff
Director of Education & Programs
Diana Coyle
Director of Marketing & Communications
Andrea Starks-Corbin
Coordinator of Member Support
Jennifer Heitmeyer
Graphic & Website Designer
Justin England
Shawn Eagleburger, Pi Beta Phi
Allison Foster, Alpha Chi Omega Hara Henshell, Phi Mu
Jennifer Pierce, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Amanda Sloan, Alpha Delta Pi
Bonnie Wunsch, Alpha Epsilon Phi
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