2016 #AFLVCentral Program Book by AFLV

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AT A GLANCE Thursday, February 4 1:00 - 10:00 p.m. 1:00 - 10:00 p.m. 1:00 - 6:45 p.m. 1:00 - 6:45 p.m. 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. 6:45 - 9:30 p.m. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. 8:45 - 10:15 p.m. 10:15 - 11:00 p.m. 10:45 - 11:45 p.m.

Registration & Check-In Open Silent Auction Item Drop Off Exhibit Hall Open Silent Auction Drop Off Awards & Assessment Display Professionals’ Lounge Study Lounge Pre-Conference Programs NBGLC Welcome Reception LGBTQA Welcome Reception Exhibit Hall Closed Opening General Session Educational Sessions Block #1 Professionals Town Hall & Reception The Hunting Ground Screening Silent Auction Kickoff & Exhibit Hall Refreshments/Raffle Announcement Evening Entertainment & Education

Friday, February 5 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. 1:00 - 6:45 p.m. 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Wake Up & Workout Awards & Assessment Display Professionals’ Lounge Study Lounge Registration & Check-In Open General Session Silent Auction & Exhibit Hall Open Educational Sessions Block #2 Featured Speaker Block #2 Affiliation & Recognition Luncheon Silent Auction Drop Off Grab & Chat Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Fraternal HQ Professional Development Institute 2:30 - 4:50 p.m. Professionals Institute 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Award Consultations for Potential Applicants 2:30 - 5:45 p.m. Chapter Presidents Institute 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #3 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #3 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. NIC & NPC Town Hall Meetings 3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #4 3:50 - 4:50 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #4 5:10 - 5:40 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #5 5:10 - 5:40 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #5 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. NBGLC Stroll Competition

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Saturday, February 6

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Wake Up & Workout 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration & Check-In Open 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Study Lounge 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Professionals’ Lounge 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Awards & Assessment Display 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. General Session 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Silent Auction Open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Educational Sessions Block #6 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Featured Speaker Block #6 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. NBGLC Luncheon 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Student Luncheon 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Professional Luncheon 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Grab & Chat Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Award Consultations for 2016 Applicants 2:10 - 5:30 p.m. Order of Omega Case Study Competition 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #7 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #7 2:10 - 3:10 p.m. NBGLC & Multicultural Greek Town Hall Meetings 3:30 - 5:20 Council Meeting Space 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction Item Pick-up 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #8 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #8 4:50 - 5:20 p.m. Educational Sessions Block #9 4:50 - 5:20 p.m. Featured Speaker Block #9 5:35 - 6:35 p.m. Fraternal Values Society Chartering Initiation 5:35 - 6:35 p.m. Order of Omega Initiation 5:35 - 6:30 p.m. Awards & Assessment Rehearsal (by invite only) 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Recognition Banquet 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. T-Shirt Auction 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. AFLV Party Hop

Sunday, February 7 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Closing General Session

Friday Schedule Ed Block #2

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GET CONNECTED 6 Keynote Speakers 9

Ed Block #3 Ed Block #4

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ED Block #5 Saturday Schedule

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Special Events 16 NBGLC Events 18

ED Block #6 ED BLOCK #7

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PROFESSIONAL Events 19 Sponsors 20 Thursday Schedule 22 PRe-Con Programs 24 ED Block #1 25

ED Block #8 ED Block #9 Who’s Who Exhibitors Maps

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Schedule at a Glance Conference Info

Featured Speakers Featured EVENTS

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Conference INFO Award Recipients

Students and advisors wearing award recipient and/or finalist ribbons represent councils which have applied and been selected to receive awards at the recognition banquet on Saturday. Ask these individuals about the outstanding work they are doing on their campuses, sign up for an awards consultation, and check out the AFLV Awards Ed session on Saturday afternoon.

Conduct

No excessive noise should be heard in the hotel hallways at any time. It is important to respect the privacy of all hotel guests, especially those who are not involved with our conference. See the Standards Policy on the next page for more information and full details.

Conference Dress

Business attire should be worn for all sessions of the conference except the NBGLC Stroll Competition. The Saturday evening banquet attire is a coat and tie for men and semi-formal dress for women. Follow us on Pinterest for examples of what is and is not appropriate to wear.

Daily Announcements

All updates on conference activities will be announced in the first general session each day. You can also follow us on Twitter, download the Guidebook App for an up to date schedule, or sign up for text messaging alerts. If you wish to make a general announcement, the deadline is noon the previous day. Announcements should be submitted in writing to the conference office in Room 201/202.

Ed Session Evaluations

Provide feedback for each educational session using the paper evaluations available in each session room. Evaluations are essential to the program presenter and help us make AFLV Central even better. We really do care what you think. Return your completed session evaluations to the program presenter. The overall conference evaluation will be available electronically immediately following the conference.

Meals

Your nametag will be your admission to all meals except for Saturday’s lunch. Designated meal tickets are issued to attendees based off of their registration and can be exchanged at the registration desk if available. No refunds are available for missed meals or lost nametags. Additional meal tickets can be purchased from the registration desk.

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Emergencies

Please report injuries and illnesses to hotel security through the hotel operator and contact an AFLV Central Office staff member immediately.

Nametags

Nametags must be worn at all times. Nametags are your admission ticket to all Ed sessions, general sessions, meals, and any special events (seriously, all conference events). If you lose your nametag, you will be charged a $20 replacement fee, so don’t lose it!

Promptness

Please arrive early to the educational sessions because many sessions fill up quickly! Think about it: if there’s a session you’re super excited to attend, there’s a pretty good chance dozens or even hundreds of other people are also excited. Time is allowed between sessions to ask questions, get presenter contact information, etc. Because seating capacity is limited for some rooms, sessions could close, so plan ahead and arrive early. If your session is full, consider checking out one of our featured speakers.

Questions

Find any member of our intern team, Conference Committee, or Central Office staff if you have questions. All of our team members are easily identified by our silver AFLV nametags.

Registration

Delegates should check in with the hotel BEFORE checking in with the conference. Conference registration is located in Griffin Hall. All AFLV Central participants must be registered for the conference and must wear their nametags at all times.

Stroll Practice

Practice for the NBGLC stroll competition is not allowed in hallways outside of guest rooms or breakout rooms that are in session. We know you’re determined to win, but it’s hard to sleep or learn when there’s strolling going on right outside! Teams will have time to practice Thursday from 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. following the Stroll Competition meeting Thursday at 10:00 p.m. in White River E. Designated practice locations for the above time will be shared at the meeting.

Hotel Info Check In

Check in is at 3:00 p.m. You will be able to leave your luggage at the bellman station if you arrive early.

Check Out

Check out on Sunday is at 11:00 a.m. You are able to expedite the process by checking out from the television in your room. If you need extra time, please make arrangements with the front desk.

Bills

All hotel guests are responsible for paying their hotel bills. Although you are registered as being affiliated with AFLV, we will not assume any responsibility for your account while attending the conference. Tipping is at your discretion; however, we recommend a minimum of 15%. For bell service, please tip $2.00 per bag depending on the size and weight of each bag. For maid service, please tip $2.00 per night.

Hotel Security

The JW Marriott does everything it can to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable stay. Should an emergency arise, please dial the operator from any hotel phone. This goes directly to the hotel security department who will dispatch appropriate personnel to the scene.

Lost and Found

Please check with the hotel security staff or the conference office located in the registration area in Griffin Hall for lost and found items.

Parking

The conference parking rate for attendees at the JW Marriott is $27.75 per car per day for self-parking and $31.50 per car per day for valet. If you have questions or need special parking arrangements, contact the JW Marriott.

STANDARDS POLICY To ensure all AFLV Conferences continue to maintain a reputation for excellence and high standards, we have high expectations of appropriate behavior at each event. In an effort to minimize hotel security involvement, behavior standards will be monitored and enforced by the Conference Standards Team. It is expected each conference participant reads, understands, and follows conference behavior standards as well as appropriate federal, state, and local laws. AFLV expects conference attendees respect the property and the rights of the hotel and its guests. In that spirit, be advised that alcoholic beverages and/or illegal substances are not permitted in general hotel spaces and there will be no alcohol and/or illegal substances permitted in guest rooms. Alcohol and/ or illegal substances are also not permitted at any conference event, including meals. Loud and disruptive music is also prohibited.

All federal, state, and local laws apply, as do your institutions policies and procedures. The legal drinking age in the state of Indiana is 21 and is strictly enforced.

Standards Process

Depending on the severity, first incidents may result in a warning. After one warning, individuals violating conduct expectations may be asked to leave the conference and the hotel. AFLV reserves the right to send any individual or delegation home without any warning if the violation is deemed severe enough. University officials and inter/national fraternities and sororities will be informed of the conduct and the individuals responsible. If any member of a council is asked to leave the hotel, that council may be suspended from attending future AFLV conferences. Additionally, if a university has repeated offenses while in attendance, its membership in the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values and eligibility to attend future conferences will be in jeopardy.

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Get Connected Follow @AFLV on Twitter

for reminders, updates, and a live feed of everything going on at #AFLVCentral! Use #AFLVCentral to join the conversation, interact with attendees, and tell all your followers what you’re learning.

to get important conference updates sraight to your phone. To sign up text AFLVCENTRAL to 71441. Advisors should text AFLVPRO to 71441.

Download the Guidebook App

to read session descriptions, build your schedule, and see hotel and Convention Center maps. Download Guidebook from your app store and search for “AFLV Central 2016.”

Follow @aflvofficial on Instagram to check out pictures and videos of the conference. Share your photos with us by hashtagging #AFLVCentral.

add ‘aflvofficial’ on snapchat

Like Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values on Facebook

for exclusive content such as behind-thescenes footage. Watch our stories and you’ll stay in the loop with all things happening at #AFLVCentral.

for reminders and highlights of each day.

ed session topics In an effort to help you select educational sessions that are most applicable to your interests and position, sessions are categorized into 15 areas, many of which correspond with the AFLV Awards & Assessment process. PROGRAM TOPICS ARE LISTED FOR EVERY ED SESSION. Using these TOPICS is a great way to guide the decisions you make on which session to attend. Any participant is welcomed and encouraged to attend any session, regardless of category or conference. Academic Achievement Community Service & Philanthropy Council Management Intake & Membership Recruitment Leadership & Educational Development

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Public Relations Risk Reduction & Management Self Governance & Judicial Affairs Chapter Management Fraternal Values

GLBTQA Health & Wellness Life After College Social Entrepreneuership Social Justice

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The purpose of the Cross Cultural Advisors Institute is to inform student affairs professionals and inter/ national fraternity/sorority staff and volunteers about best practices for advising culturally-based fraternities and sororities. The Institute is also designed to equip participants with strategies to create, sustain and promote a more inclusive environment on campus. Our faculty members’ innovative approaches will leave participants feeling empowered to take the necessary steps to enhance their practice and fraternal communities. New location! • Close to amusement parks • Close to factory outlets • Free parking • Registration includes resort fee

Questions? Contact us at info@theharborinstitute.com

202-321-6132

Registration: https://2016ccfaiorlando.eventbrite.com @TheHarborInstitute

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Keynote Speakers @jess_ekstrom

@alpha1906

Jessica Ekstrom

Lawrence Ross

Generation Why Not

Blackballed: A Lecture on Campus Racism

Thursday | 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. | JW Grand Ballroom

Friday | 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Jess Ekstrom admits she hid her young age when starting her business. At 20, she feared the stereotypes would be stamped on her forehead. She worried no one outside the college environment would take her seriously. Why? Look around. There are thousands of articles bashing today’s 20-somethings. She learned quickly being a Millennial was actually one of her biggest strengths. Jess realized the stereotypes placed on her generation could be turned into qualities of great leaders. In her keynote, students will learn from a fellow Millennial how to use their age and generation stereotypes to become leaders in their chapter, university and community. Being socially connected, itching to see the world, expecting success, and being a self-starter are all qualities that can be used for good, contrary to what some in the media might suggest.

Racism and college students. Every year, whether via anonymous racist posts on Yik Yak, or fraternity/sorority members wearing blackface at “Crips & Bloods” Halloween parties, racism on campus has a detrimental effect not only minority students, but also on the white students who perpetuate it. The Blackballed lecture on campus racism is a frank look at how a legacy of white racial supremacy in the United States leads to fraternity members singing about lynching black people. This program operates under the premise of you’re not responsible for your actions if you’re ignorant of why something is racist. However, you are responsible if you do understand, and you do the racist act anyway or remain quiet. As a result, fraternity/sorority members will learn about their own organization’s legacy of racism, while getting a call to action to change that legacy to being anti-racist.

Sponsored by Pi Beta Phi.

We have several educational sessions specifically for fraternity/sorority advisors throughout the conference. These sessions are identified as “For Professionals Only.”

Pre-registration is required to attend this event.

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our sponsors St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Teach for America

Campuspeak, inc.

Phired up Productions Student Luncheon

Conference Photography & Complimentary Headshots

Professional Luncheon

Confidence Coalition

Zeta Tau Alpha

Alpha Xi Delta

NBGLC Luncheon

Affiliation Lunch

Keycards

Registration Inserts

Delta Zeta Sorority and Foundation

Bears for Humanity

Songs of love

Pi Beta Phi

Delta Gamma Fraternity

Association of Fraternity/ sorority Advisors

Association of Fraternity/sorority Advisors Foundation

Opening Keynote

Closing Keynote

Sign Language Interpreting Services

Lanyards

GreekYearbook

Pens

Professionals Lounge

#IAMASORORITYWOMAN

Professionals Institute

Order of OmegA

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Case Study Competition

Innova

Circle of sisterhood

Victim Advocacy & Support Center Awards & Assessment Process

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chapter President’s Institute

Harbor institute

Launchpoint

TechniPhi

Vantine imaging

Catalyst Agency

Pinnacle Award for Strategic Growth

GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT Your support of AFLV helps to advance our purpose and increases our ability to provide the best programs and resources to the fraternity/sorority community. Your generosity leads to more access to more students, staff, and friends. All gifts to AFLV, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization are tax-deductible to the greatest extent allowed by law. *Donations, gifts and scholarship support are recognized for last fiscal year, July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015.

Giving Levels In order to recognize those individuals and organizations that have made generous donations to the Association of Fraternal Leadership & Values, we have developed the following lifetime giving levels: Visionaries $10,000 and above Diamond Members $5,000 to $9,999 Crystal Circle Members $1,000 to $4,999 Peak Performers $500 to $999 Supporters $100 to $499 Friends Up to $99

Giving levels are determined by the total amount of dollars donated. Recognition for major gifts begins with the Peak Performer level. Silent Auction donations and payments, although greatly appreciated, do not count toward lifetime giving levels.

Visionaries 10,000+ Alpha Gamma Delta* Delta Sigma Phi Zeta Tau Alpha

Diamond Members $5,000-$9,999 Delta Upsilon Fraternity and Foundation*

Crystal Circle Members $1,000-$4,999 Alpha Phi Alpha Courtney Diliberto Delta Gamma Fraternity* Gary Ballinger Katherine Coffey Loyola Marymount University Oklahoma State University Pi Kappa Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon* Sigma Kappa Foundation Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Epsilon Foundation The Ohio State University University of Arizona University of Illinois University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Peak Performers $500-$999 Coleman Productions Delta Phi Lambda Foundation* Eduordo Diaz Jason Frampton* Jeremiah Shinn* Justin Jones Fosu Mark Koepsell Robert Oberholzer* Sarah Llanes Shelley Sutherland

* Symbolizes this level was achieved during the most recent fiscal year and will be recognized during the conference.

Supporters $100-$499 Alpha Epsilon Phi Caitlin Roberts CAMPUSPEAK Carol Nickoson Charles Warner Colorado State University Darald Stubbs Dave Westol* David Stetter Edward Pease Elizabeth Hartwig Frank and Doris Ballew Grahaeme Hesp Jill Lancaster Judith Sindlinger Kappa Delta Sorority Kimberly Vance Kristopher Koll Lisa Swiontek* Megan Moffett Megan Vadnais Michael McRee Phired Up Productions Purdue University Ruth VanderLaan Shannon Greybar Milliken Sharon Robinson Sonia ImMasche Susan Craig Thomas Jelke* Tisa Mason TJ Sargent Tracy Machtan Tricia Fechter

Big THANKS to the Sigma Kappa Foundation, the Delta Phi Lambda Foundation and Sigma Gamma Rho for committing resources to conference scholarships to aid students with the financial commitment of attending AFLV Central. For more information on applying for future scholarships, visit www.aflv.org.

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day at a glance

Thursday

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Thursday, February 4 Registration Open

1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Silent Auction Drop Off

1:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Exhibit Hall Open

1:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Mingle with exhibitors and learn what they offer to elevate the fraternity/sorority experience. Hit up the candy bar and enter your name in a drawing for attendance prizes!

Awards & Assessment Display

1:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Ballroom Pre-funciton

Professionals’ Lounge

1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

The Professionals’ Lounge is the place to connect with professional friends, meet new colleagues, network, and relax. Host an informal discussion group, reflect on ideas, and exchange ideas. Complimentary Wi-Fi is also available. Sponsored by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.

Study Lounge

1:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Room 300

Looking for a quiet space to study? We know you’re missing classes and need to take time to study. Stop by this quiet space dedicated to the academic success of our conference attendees.

Pre-Conference Programs 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Various

See page 24 for session descriptions. Pre-registration is required for all pre-conference programs.

NBGLC Welcome Reception

5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | White River F

Kick off NBGLC with a reception for all participants of the conference! This reception is for all chapter members and will include music, light refreshments, and an opportunity to mingle with brothers and sisters in attendance in Indianapolis. And you will NOT want to miss out on “Roll Call?” Also, get your first party pics taken with your sorors and fraters!

LGBTQA Welcome Reception

Victim Advocate Support Center

Start AFLV Central with the LGBTQA Welcome Reception! Take this opportunity to mingle with attendees who identify as LGBTQA as well as allies, and enjoy light refreshments and music.

AFLV will offer free and confidential services to any and all conference attendees, both men and women, who have experienced crime, violence, or abuse, for incidents occurring on or off campus, recently or in the past at our Victim Advocacy & Support Center. Trained professionals from Indiana University– Purdue University Indianapolis will be available during and after the screening of The Hunting Ground.

5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Room 304-306

Opening Session: Generation Why Not Jessica Ekstrom, @jess_ekstrom

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Jess Ekstrom admits she hid her young age when starting her business. At 20, she feared the stereotypes would be stamped on her forehead. She worried no one outside the college environment would take her seriously. Why? Look around. There are thousands of articles bashing today’s 20-somethings. She learned quickly that being a Millennial was actually one of her biggest strengths. Jess realized the stereotypes placed on her generation could be turned into qualities of great leaders. In her keynote, students will learn from a fellow Millennial how to use their age and generation stereotypes to become leaders in their chapter, university and community. Being socially connected, itching to see the world, expecting success, and being a self-starter are all qualities that can be used for good, contrary to what some in the media might suggest. Sponsored by Bears for Humanity.

Professionals’ Reception and Town Hall 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. | White River E

Join fellow professionals and graduate students for refreshments and a short program.

Educational Sessions Block #1 8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. | Various

See pages 25 - 27 for session descriptions.

The Hunting Ground Screening @thehuntinground

8:45 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

This documentary is a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. Weaving together footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows the lives of several undergraduate assault survivors as they attempt to pursue (despite incredible push back, harassment, and traumatic aftermath) both their education and justice.

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | White River C/D

Sponsored by Indiana Purdue University Indianapolis.

Stroll Competition Meeting

10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | White River E

Silent Auction Kickoff

10:15 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Join us for refreshments as we officially open the Silent Auction. The AFLV Silent Auction raises money to support scholarships and leadership development initiatives including our service immersion trips. Bid early, bid often, and take home some great items. The first raffle drawing announcement will be made.

Evening Entertaiment: Sailesh, The Hypnotist @saileshhypno

10:45 - 11:45 p.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Evening Education: The Hook Up @catharsisproduc

10:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. | White River F

Hooking up can often sound like harmless fun, but it can also be a cover for some very unhealthy behaviors. This engaging discussion pulls back the covers on hooking up, clarifying when it’s actually sexual violence and how bystanders can protect potential victims from predators.

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pre-conferences

Advancing Your Panhellenic Thursday, February 4 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Room 302/303

The Why, The How, and The Plan Thursday, February 4 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Room 103/104

The Intake Equation Thursday, February 4 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Room 309/310

Have you always wanted to know more about the who, what, why or how behind the National Panhellenic Conference? If so, join NPC as we dig deep discussing a variety of topics from Unanimous Agreements and NPC policies to Panhellenic operations, including officer roles and responsibilities, to the true purpose of Panhellenic. NPC wants to work with and support you in advancing your Panhellenic in 2015!

Interfraternity Councils around the country often face a lack of purpose combined with a lack of support from the member organizations on campus. Many times, the IFC is tasked with doing “something” to fix the “problem” on campus, but very little guidance is given to promote success. Throughout this preconference session, IFC leaders will learn the why, the how, and the plan for becoming a successful IFC. IFC leaders will leave this session with a renewed understanding of their purpose, a timeline for action, and increased knowledge of NIC/IFC Standards and operations.

The Intake Equation brings you together with other leaders from culturally based Greekletter organizations that hold intake to discuss the core challenges affecting your community. Through discussion and interactive activities, you will be challenged to examine your current practices and intake process. You will discuss how your organization s brand does or does not align with your values and learn techniques to help you

Jenny Greyerbiehl, National Panhellenic Conference, jenny@npcwomen.org

Pre-registration is required for pre-conferences.

Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org

Michelle Guobadia, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, swift@campuspeak.com Pre-registration is required for pre-conferences.

Pre-registration is required for pre-conferences.

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Ed Block 1, 8:45 - 9:45 p.m. Fun, Flirty & Fraternal: Values Based Recruitment Videos Room 203 | Program #001 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

After the scrutinizing uproar over sorority recruitment videos, we heard your cries of “what’s the big deal?” What’s wrong with organizations filled with beautiful women who play with puppies, balloons, and glitter? Does that mean we can’t have values too? We understand some of the negative implications of these scrutinies, so this session aims to have a thoughtful discussion on crafting a balance between creating recruitment videos and social media campaigns that appeal to potential new members, while promoting the values we want to recruit new members under. We believe you can have your glitter and build sisterhood too: be fun and flirty, while contributing to the fraternal movement. Jessica Ashton, Indiana University, jlashton@indiana.edu Taylor Phoumivong, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, tphoumivong@siu.edu

Embracing Real Beauty

Room 204 | Program #002 | Health and Wellness

According to fashion magazines, women should be six foot, a size zero, and in perfect proportion. Men should be chiseled forms with perfect abs. Our culture’s obsession with “perfect looks” has begun to shape and change the way men and women feel about themselves. If we continue to allow the media to define how a man or woman should act and look, we are faced with organizations where men and women never feel good enough the way they are. Join the conversation on how we can change our chapters, community, and campus to form strong confident fraternal leaders. Stacy Nadeau, CAMPUSPEAK, slnadeau@gmail.com

Ugggh. Your Philanthropy Is So Basic

Room 205 | Program #003 | Social Entrepreneurship

Yeah, we get it. Your chapter does a 5k or fundraiser and you give money to kids or to fight cancer or whatever. Cool. You know who does that? Everyone. It’s time to stand out. With a generation tuned in to social awareness, your cause-related events and activities need to offer a deep impact, transparent process, and personal connection. When you can align your chapter with a charitable initiative in a deeper way, you’ll stand out in recruitment, on campus, and make lasting connections with all your members. Sam Davidson, Catalyst, ssdavidson@gmail.com

So You Want To Be a Fraternity/Sorority Advisor? Room 208 | Program #004 | Life After College

Have you ever wondered how your advisor got his or her job? Have you considered what it might be like to work for your inter/national fraternity or sorority headquarters? Do you feel like you are majoring in fraternity and sorority life? Choosing a career working with fraternities and sororities is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. Participants will learn the steps you need to take during your undergraduate years to prepare for a possible career working as a fraternity/sorority professional either at an inter/national headquarters or on a campus. Information on traveling consultant positions, graduate schools, assistantships, and full time professional positions will all be addressed. Carolyn Whittier, Valparaiso University, carolyn.whittier@valpo.edu Thad Doyle, University of Akron, tmdoyle@uakron.edu

Exploring the Crossroads of Your Intersectionality & Your Ability to Pass Room 209 | Program #005 | Social Justice

Each member’s ability to integrate their identity in healthy ways within the fraternal community determines how successful they will be. This session introduces and explains the concepts of Intersectionality and Passing, within a framework of Social Justice. Session participants will explore different dimensions of social and political life, and learn what it means to “navigate” within larger cultures. Matt Glowacki, Bass/Schuler, Glow0880@gdinet.com

Recruitment Assessment & Evaluation: The 4 Questions of Community Growth & How to Ask Them Room 101/102 | Program #006 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Information is key. In 2013, over $40 billion was spent by companies in market research. To know your market, you must do real research. Most councils are shooting at targets in the dark. They spend time, effort and money advertising to audiences without knowing what messages will be effective. Do you know how many business or math majors are in the fraternal community? What are our racial, religious or socioeconomic trends in our membership over the past 5 years? How do all of these compare to the overall campus statistics, and thus, are we representative of the student body? In this session you’ll learn the process to find and strategies to use information gathered through assessment and evaluation. David Stollman, LaunchPoint, stollman@launchpointsolutions.org

The Power of Your Brand

Room 103/104 | Program #007 | Public Relations

Starbucks is known for coffee, just like Nike is known for its Swoosh. What is your fraternity or sorority known for at your school? Does it align with the values of your organization? In this session you will discuss how your organization’s brand does or does not align with your values and how others on campus perceive your brand. You’ll also explore what students make up your market and learn strategies to attract highquality members. Start building your legacy today by attracting quality new members! Note: This session is for members from NPHC, NALFO, NAPA, MGC and culturally-based organizations. Jennifer Morales, Kennesaw State University, jmorale9@kennesaw.edu

Selling Fraternity/Sorority Life: How are You Marketing the Experience? Room 302/303 | Program #008 | Public Relations

Do students on your campus have the wrong idea about fraternities and sororities? Do you think the media gets it wrong? How does that affect our relationships with our campus? Community? Potential members? Learn how to create a values-based, effective, and coordinated marketing campaign that changes the perception of fraternal life on your campus. Effective methods will be taught to chapter and council leaders including ways to protect your brand from idiot members and chapters within your community. Dan Faill, Elon University, dfaill@elon.edud Tom Healy, LaunchPoint, healy@launchpointsolutions.org

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You Are What You Believe You Are Questions Every University President Asks Concerning Fraternity/Sorority Life Room 206 | Program #009 | Leadership Development

How does a university president view fraternity/sorority life on their campus? Given the current perceptions held by many university presidents and administrators, it’s no surprise many are asking the following questions: If the fraternal system were not on campus today would it be missed? Is fraternity/sorority life integrated in fulfilling the university mission? What value does the fraternity and sorority system bring to student development? Why are so many chapters for years constantly and completely out of control? Is fraternity/sorority life an asset or a liability? What causes the fraternal system to constantly be broken? These questions are valid, honest, insightful, and perhaps daunting. Fraternity/sorority life is in a fight for its very existence. This workshop will be interactive, reflective, and application oriented. Discussion and reflection will revolve around these questions. John Hatfield, GreekGab, jrhfield@gmail.com Kristin Wing, GreekGab, Kristin@greekgab.com

The Empowerment Equation

Room 309/310 | Program #010 | Leadership Development

Do you worry about or struggle with officers not pulling their weight? Do you sometimes take on a task because you believe it’s the only way it’ll get done? It’s time to stop! And time to examine empowerment in your leaders and members. Researchers have found four key areas that affect empowerment and each can be positively influenced. In this workshop, you’ll learn tools to evaluate your and other leader’s empowerment and ways to improve it. Matthew Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu

Behind the Curtain: RFM Explained

White River I | Program #011 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Release Figure Methodology (RFM) may seem confusing, if you do not understand the purpose and goals behind its creation. Join the National Panhellenic Conference for a look “behind the curtain” at the way RFM has revolutionized College Panhellenic recruitment. In this session, you will learn the basics of RFM, how it benefits College Panhellenics and chapters alike and see what RFM looks like on the specialist’s end. Jules Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, julia@npcwomen.org

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Room 304/305 | Program #012 | Leadership Development

Many students today have a negative self-image. They don’t think they’re smart enough, tall enough, attractive enough, or good enough to please others around them, or more importantly, to please themselves. David Otunga knows better. He empowers and encourages audiences to realize that what naysayers and bullies think doesn’t matter nearly as much as what you think of yourself. David encourages students to realize that people experience bullying at all stages of their lives, and if you buy into the negativity you will start to believe it and it can manifest. However, if you believe you are great and talented, then that’s what you will become. Through his keynote, You Are What You Believe You Are, David helps students learn how to keep a positive mindset and to use different tactics to maintain a positive self-image that will ultimately lead them to becoming the best versions of themselves. David Otunga, CAMPUSPEAK, dotunga@gmail.com

Grow Your Fraternity

White River G | Program #013 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Parties, events, chicken wings, football, awkward conversations, surface level connections, and some more events that are mandatory for all your members. That’s not how the best fraternities in the country are growing. There’s a system that doesn’t require all of your members, all of you money, or all of your time. There’s a system allowing you to recruit more high quality men into your fraternity. It focuses on relationships, uses values-based selection criteria and relies on cutting-edge recruitment technology. It’s the system that the best chapters in the country are using. Come learn how to dynamically grow your fraternity. Vince Fabra, Phired Up Productions, Vince@PhiredUp.com Taylor Deer, Phired Up Productions, Taylor@PhiredUp.com

Are We Done Yet? And Ready to Start Back? White River H | Program #014 | Fraternal Values

“TFM. TSM. We raise money, so we can act like jerks. Ritual? We can recite our values before the match burns down. Our best defense is we’ve got bros who have our back in a bar fight.” When we take a long and painfully hard look at what we are, and realize what needs to change, are we’re ready to start back? It begins with you and starts today. If you don’t like reality then this session is not for you. If you’re weary of the headlines and criticism, come join us for an hour of truth and change. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., David.Westol@gmail.com

ed block 1, 8:45 - 9:45 p.m.

Taking Your IFC to the Next Level

White River A | Program #015 | Council Management

You’ve got the basics of an IFC down, but now what? How much more could you, or your council, really be doing? Join the NIC staff to discuss how your IFC can become the premier leadership experience on your campus as well as understand the impact your organizations can make in the community. We know the characteristics of a high performing IFC, and we want to help get your community there. Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, devin@nicindy.org Dan Greenebaum, North-American Interfraternity Conference, dtg@nicindy.org

Leading Imperfectly: NPHC Addition

White River B | Program #016 | Leadership Development

Oh boy, another speech on leadership. Instead of waiting for the same clichéd leadership lessons, it’s time to be different. Let’s talk about who you are personally as a leader. As humans, we can’t learn things from people who are perfect, we can only learn things from people who are imperfect. So, it is time to own who you are so you can be real to others and lead through your faults. This deep, but hysterical, keynote will leave you feeling introspective about the person you show to others. We need to talk about you before we can talk about us, so let’s discuss where you struggle and succeed to make you a more efficient and effective authentic leader for your council and chapter. James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK / Iota Phi Theta Inc., jtrobo@gmail.com

Culture, Culture, Culture: The Thing that Matters in Council Success White River J | Program #017 | Council Management

Countless tools and resources exist that are meant to help your council become high performing and reach the pinnacle of success. The problem is these tools won’t work if your council is not part of the right organizational culture. In the battle for council excellence, your community’s culture is the first issue that should be addressed. With so many skilled council leaders wanting to do the right thing, how can we get to a place where these desires are accomplished? Rewriting an organization culture is no small feat, but we have a system that will help this work. With the right people and right drive, we know that you can create cultures where change is inevitable, and growth will happen. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com Kristen Kardas, Ohio University, kardas@ohio.edu

The hunting ground screening 8:45 - 10:15 P.M. | JW Grand Ballroom This documentary is a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. college campuses, their institutional cover-ups and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. Weaving together footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows the lives of several undergraduate assault survivors as they attempt to pursue (despite incredible push back, harassment, and traumatic aftermath) both their education and justice. Please note: AFLV will offer free and confidential services to any conference attendee, both men and women, who have experienced crime, violence, or abuse, for incidents occurring on or off campus, recently or in the past at our Victim Advocacy & Support Center. Trained professionals from Indiana University– Purdue University Indianapolis will be available in White River C/D from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday.

professionals town hall & reception 8:45-9:45 p.m. | White river e

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Friday, February 4 Wake-Up & Workout w/ The Strong Movement

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | White River G/H

Registration Open

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Professionals’ Lounge

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Study Lounge

8:30 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. | Room 300

Grab & Chat Dessert w/ Exhibitors

Chapter Presidents Institute

Raffle prize drawing will take place during this time.

The Chapter Presidents Institute will provide resources, skills, and leadership development opportunities for chapter presidents of all councils in areas geared towards helping you succeed as a leader in your organization. You will spend time with fellow chapter presidents from across the country as you learn more about their leadership styles and how to become agents of positive, sustainable change within your chapters and communities.

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Educational Sessions Block #3 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Various

See pages 34-37 for session descriptions.

Featured Speakers During Ed Block #2

Jake Byczkowski | White River E Wade Davis | White River F

General Session: Blackballed: A Fraternity/Sorority HQ Lecture on Campus Racism Professional Development Lawrence Ross, @alpha1906 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 309/310 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Racism and college students. Every year, whether via anonymous racist posts on Yik Yak or Greeks wearing blackface at “Crips & Bloods” Halloween parties, racism on campuses has a detrimental effect not only minority students, but also on the white students who perpetuate it. The Blackballed lecture on campus racism is a frank look at how a legacy of white racial supremacy in the United States leads to fraternity members singing about lynching black people.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Silent Auction Open

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Educational Sessions Block #2 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Various

See pages 30-33 for session descriptions.

Featured Speakers During Ed Block #2

Sofie Karasek | White River E T.J. Sullivan | White River F

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/Affiliation Luncheon

12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

The Affiliation Luncheon is the perfect opportunity to meet and converse with your brothers and sisters from across the country. Please arrive early to find your table. Special thanks to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for their longtime support of this lunch. Sponsored by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Your job includes dozens of functions, several of which you just figured out this week. Join Robby Slaughter as he lets you in on his productivity secrets for membership professionals. Robby is a workflow and productivity expert. His focus is helping organizations and individuals to become more efficient, more effective and more satisfied at work. Maximizing your productivity as a professional in the membership business is more important than ever. In this twohour seminar, Robby will cover hands-on techniques including: improving meetings, the power of “no,” and radical technology enhancements.

Preregistration is required to attend this event.

Professionals Institute

2:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Room 302/303

The role of campus-based fraternity/sorority professionals has evolved over the past 40 years, and the markers of success are still changing. With increasing calls for measurable outcomes in higher education, professionals need to reposition themselves to remain relevant. Using recent research, the 2016 Professionals’ Institute will examine the contribution of fraternity/sorority professionals to institutional priorities. The session will provide strategies for adapting to new measures of success, and it will equip professionals to better assess the impact of membership on student outcomes. Sponsored by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Foundation.

Awards & Assessment Consultations for Potential Applicants

2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Room 107/108

Looking for ways for your council to be recognized for its achievements? Need assessment and feedback to improve? Sounds like you’re ready to start participating in the AFLV Awards & Assessment programs! Visit registration in Griffin Hall to sign up for a meeting with our Awards & Assessment judges to learn how the process works. Be proactive and learn how to plan for next year.

2:30 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | ICC 123/124

Pre-registration is required for this event.

Sponsored by University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, Fraternity & Sorority Affairs.

Town Hall Meetings 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to voice your opinions and talk about the issues affecting your community with similar councils from across the country.

NIC Town Hall | White River G/H NPC Town Hall |White River I/J

Educational Sessions Block #4 3:50 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Various

See pages 38-41 for session descriptions.

Featured Speakers During Ed Block #4

Gregory Parks | White River E

Educational Sessions Block # 5 5:10 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | Various

See pages 42-45 for session descriptions.

Featured Speakers During Ed Block #5

Stacy Pearson-Wharton | White River E Ross Szabo | White River F

NBGLC Stroll Competition

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Get ready to see delegations from across the country compete in the 9th Annual NBGLC Stroll Competition. Interfraternal teams will come together to promote Greek unity and showcase their original strolls, while upholding the history and high standards of NPHC organizations. Your admission is covered in your conference registration, so come out to see which team takes home the 1st place trophy in 2016. This event is a must-see at #AFLVCentral!

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ed block 2, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Philanthropy Roundtable

Fraternal Values Society in Action

Being in a sorority or fraternity, you’re given the opportunity to make a change in your community through your philanthropy. Unfortunately, sometimes we get stuck doing the same events and promotions and they start to feel like a checklist. Instead, all of your members should be feeling the impact they’re making. In this discussion-based program, we will discover what’s holding your chapter back from making even more of a difference in your community. You’ll learn and bounce ideas off of other schools and leave with questions and exercises to bring back to your chapter. It’s time to stop using our philanthropy checklist and get excited about giving back!

Are you a member of the Fraternal Values Society, or you would like to know how to start a chapter? How can you make sure the organization is relevant on your campus? The Alpha Kappa Chapter of the Fraternal Values Society at Ball State University had five members in the fall of 2013. It is now a Michael A. McCree Fraternal Values Award winner and has incorporated programming to impact students on a local and national level. The chapter sponsors various educational programs throughout the year for the campus population, creates opportunities for ongoing values-based discussion through the fraternal councils, and recognizes its members and chapters who show outstanding values congruence.

Room 205 | Program #018 | Social Entrepreneurship

Jessica Ekstrom, Headbands of Hope, jess@headbandsofhope.com

Confronting the Monster Under the Bed: How To Navigate Diversity Issues Room 206 | Program #019 | For Professionals Only

Several recent events have brought to the foreground issues of justice and diversity 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. Rafael Matos, William Paterson University, rafaelmatos2001@gmail.com

Room 301 | Program #022 | Fraternal Values

Guillermo Flores, University of Houston, gjflores@uh.edu Morgan Shiflett, Ball State University, mnshiflett@bsu.edu Cody Richards, Ball State University, crichards2@bsu.edu

The System: Evolution of Environments for Fraternal Leaders Room 306 | Program #023 | Council Management

Leaders sometimes feel overwhelmed with the scale of challenges they face entering a new position. It may feel as though you are driving on the highway with no seatbelts, airbags or directions. You may wonder how to make a lasting change in the short amount of time you have. This program focuses on addressing systems at play in fraternities and sororities contributing to large scale issues of health and safety, and what you as leaders can do to transform the environment from the inside out. Brittany Barnes, Purdue University, bnbarnes@purdue.edu Brandon Cutler, Purdue University, bcutler@purdue.edu

Using Inclusive Practices: A Case Study

A Seat at the Table: International Collegiate Leadership

Participants will understand the strategies one institution used to foster an inclusive environment within their fraternity and sorority community, around topics of racial awareness, LGBTQ inclusive language and recruitment practices, and multicultural competency. Students at EMU began asking questions around employing more inclusive practices when students began identifying their gaps in knowledge around truly creating an inclusive community on campus. They spent the last 3 years developing a peer education program that includes over 30 topics, touching on many areas of health and wellness. Participants will partake in a short activity helping them to understand their identities and how those come to play as a chapter member.

The respective organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council provide their collegiate membership with an unique opportunity to serve as a national/international officer and voting member of their board of directors. These positions are vital as it relates to solving core issues and concerns that directly affect the collegiate membership. Serving at this capacity allows the collegiate voice to have a seat at the table of the board of directors to shed light on these issues to the overall organization. This session will include a panel of current national/international collegiate leaders who will speak to their experience and the importance of getting involved with your respective organization on a higher level.

Room 208 | Program #020 | Social Justice

Room 308 | Program #024 | Leadership Development

Casey Krone, Eastern Michigan University, cjordan@emich.edu

Knyra Ratcliff, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., secondgrand@sgrho1922.org Anthony Kadri, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., anthonykadri.oppf@gmail.com Taylor McCain, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., secondvpmccain@gmail.com

Celebrating Academic Success Through The Council Room 209 | Program #021 | Academic Achievement

This session will focus on programs and events your council could do to celebrate academics. This will focus on tangible ideas that could be instituted to encourage chapters and members. This program will ask participants to share the successes they’ve seen implemented and to share ideas that have been instituted at other campuses. We want this session to generate ideas and all are welcome to share with us as we talk about how we can celebrate success as a method to support and encourage academic achievement. Andrew Hohn, University of Illinois, ahohn@illinois.edu Rachel Janovsky, Panhellenic Council at the University of Illinois, illiniphcvpscholarship@gmail.com

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Why Aren’t People Joining on Your Campus?

Room 203/204 | Program #025 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Have you ever wondered why some top-notch men and women on your campus decide not to join your community? In this session you will learn why they don’t join and specific ways to change their perception. Once we understand this, we can develop a coordinated campaign appealing to our target market and shine a positive light on fraternity/sorority life. You will walk out of this session with a variety of proven practices to change the way unaffiliated members of your campus perceive fraternities and sororities. Tom Healy, LaunchPoint, healy@launchpointsolutions.org Tim Mousseau, LaunchPoint, mousseau@launchpointsolutions.org

Ed Block 2, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Worth Buying In To: An Examination of Men’s Rites & Fraternity Experience

The Five Dysfunctions of a Council: How to Combat Them and Build a Successful Team

When considering male membership experiences within a fraternity, one often finds experiences designed in recruitment, membership education, or organizational experiences intended to create meaning in and affiliation for the brotherhood. Leaders should examine the fraternity experience to review the impact that sociological rites of passage and rites of substitution may have in this membership process. Participants will discuss ways in which they can analyze the fraternity member’s experience and apply their understanding of individual membership rites to aid in the development of a deeper, meaningful, and sustainable membership process.

Do you ever wonder why your exec board is filled with great leaders, but you are not a stronger group? Leaders are always ready to hit the ground running, and they do so much in their short amount of time before they realize they’re just a collection of individuals instead of a unified team. Based on Patrick Lencioni’s, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” this session focuses on helping participants understand teamwork is the primary focus to any organizations’ success. Participants will leave with an understanding of the dysfunctions stopping the growth of a team and how to combat these issues, how to develop initiatives to build a strong team and finally how to maintain positive culture over time.

Room 311 | Program #026 | For Professionals Only

Matthew Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu James Crawford, Vanderbilt University, james.crawford@vanderbilt.edu Logan Davis, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, ldavi84@gmail.com

Moving Forward Together: Managing Collaboration with Multiple Umbrella Affiliations Room 312 | Program #027 | Council Management

Are you a MGC council composed of NPHC, NAPA, and NALFO or a Panhellenic/IFC Council with MGC and NPHC chapters? Does your council consist of multiple coordinating and governing bodies? Do you sometimes feel like the chapters within the council are not on the same page? As sorority & fraternity life communities continue to grow and evolve, members often desire to create new councils. Unfortunately, this is not always possible due to campus environmental factors. During this session, presenters will explore strategies on how to create an inclusive environment allowing chapters to embrace their identities and traditions while working collaboratively to move the council forward. Astrid Beltran, Loyola University Chicago, abeltran1@luc.edu Angela King Taylor, Loyola University Chicago, ataylor10@luc.edu Claire Bailey, Loyola University Chicago, cbailey2@luc.edu

All In The Family: Squashing the “BEEF” in NPHC Room 101/102 | Program #028 | Council Management

How many times has a social media post caused unnecessary drama within your NPHC? Have individual issues turned into chapter “beef”? All too often, we see these problems getting in the way of the true mission and programmatic efforts of our organizations. Through engaging dialogue, a series of case studies, and rich content on conflict management and resolution, you will identify ways to resolve intracouncil conflict, regain focus on empowering members and chapters, and most of all, squash the BEEF. Arthur Doctor, Emory University, arthur.doctor@emory.edu Tavianna Williams, Virginia Tech, tavianna@vt.edu

Creating The Unstoppable Leader

Room 313 | Program #029 | Leadership Development

This inspirational, dynamic, powerful, provocative, life-changing, open, honest, comedic, real, interactive and thought-provoking workshop seeks to develop the necessary skills needed to keep our organizations relevant and viable. It offers “hands on” leadership development skills on a number of topics: manhood/womanhood, self-analysis, values, diversity, defining leadership, personal development, hip hop, courage, unity, expectations, motivation, creativity, goal setting, honesty, etc. It asks the difficult questions that require a shifting of our thinking and actions! Steve Birdine, Affirmations In Action!, sbirdine1@aol.com

Room 302/303 | Program #030 | Council Management

Kevin Saberre, University of Texas at Dallas, revsaberre@gmail.com

What Did I Do Last Night? Substance Abuse and Mental Health Room 304/305 | Program #031 | Health and Wellness

How many times have you seen a friend openly discuss all of their emotions while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and then never talk about it again? Sometimes, they forget what they said. Other times, they are too afraid to deal with it. A lot of times, people are more comfortable addressing their emotions while they are inebriated. Selfmedication has been one way college students have coped with difficult situations for many years, but it doesn’t have to continue. This program addresses the ties between substance abuse and mental health. The goals are to break down the stereotypes surrounding expression of emotion in order to help young people function at their highest level and teach students effective coping mechanisms. Ross Szabo, Human Power Project, ross@humanpowerproject.com

Redefine the Divine Nine

Room 103/104 | Program #032 | Leadership Development

Does your chapter experience drama and inner-council conflict? Are relations with other chapters strained? Is there a lack of understanding and communication? Imagine what it would be like to get control of these challenges and to motivate others to decrease the drama, to increase synergy, and to attract high quality members who engage in succession planning, collaboration, culturally-relevant programming and sustainability. It is critical every member has the tools necessary to support themselves, one another, and the broader fraternal community. This workshop gives offers mind-changing strategies empowering your chapter to take action on issues challenging you the most. Members at all levels of experience will be able to create and perpetuate an environment of improvement and results. Tish Norman, CAMPUSPEAK, tishnorman1908@gmail.com

Sit-Ins, Die-Ins: Civil Rights & Divine Nine Organizations White River G-H | Program #033 | Social Justice

Where did the concept of “sit-ins” and “die-ins” originate, and were leadership strategies originally utilized in these non-violent protests? What was the role of D9 organizations during the movement? These questions, any many more, will be addressed in an interactive and enlightening session specifically designed to empower HBCU student leaders with a proper cultural context for productive social justice advocacy. Additionally, student leaders will leave with techniques and best practices to improve their respective campuses and communities. Rasheed Ali Cromwell, The Harbor Institute, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com

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ed block 2, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. No Skits? No Frills? Now What?

White River I-J | Program #034 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

For years, sorority chapter and community leaders have been pushed to create a more values-based recruitment process and to eliminate the frills of recruitment. However, that request has left most of us wondering, “How?” and “What do we do instead?” Values-Based Sorority Recruitment can be achieved by focusing on four specific categories (Behavior, Criteria, Conversations, and Expectations) at both the chapter, community, and PNM level during the sorority recruitment process. In this session we’ll discuss specific strategies, tools and programs, in all four categories, you can use to achieve Values-Based Recruitment in your chapter or community. Stop wondering “How?” and start asking “When?” KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, KJ@PhiredUp.com Brittany White, Phired Up Productions, Brittany@PhiredUp.com

All Leadership Is Social

White River A | Program #035 | Leadership Development

As we fall more in love with our cell phones, our personal, face-toface relationships are suffering. Yet, our ability to be more “social” and connect deeply with others, defines our fraternal experience and our ability to lead our brothers and sisters. Social fraternities and sororities are designed and positioned to breed the world’s greatest “social” leaders. Fraternities and sororities need “social” leaders now more than ever. “Social Excellence” is the most important factor leading to success in life, business, relationships, and fraternity and sorority. By embracing the social component of our organizations, fraternities and sororities can move beyond relevance and become deeply significant and valuable to our host institutions, local community, and to the world. Your ability to lead will be greatly defined by your ability to be more social. Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, Tina@PhiredUp.com

Is It IFC’s Job to Recruit?

ICC 127 | Program #036 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

How can an IFC actually help their chapters recruit? Is it their job to recruit men to the community? What is the difference between a chapter and IFC’s role in recruitment? There’s a constant debate of who’s job it actually is to get men into an IFC recruitment process or to bring candidates and potential members to the IFC chapters. We’ll help IFC leaders understand what your job is in recruitment, how to lead the conversation with your chapters, and how to help the chapters in your community grow. Vince Fabra, Phired Up Productions, Vince@PhiredUp.com Taylor Deer, Phired Up Productions, Taylor@PhiredUp.com

Hand Signs, Stepping, and All Those Shrieks. What’s It All About? v. 2.0 ICC 128 | Program #037 | Fraternal Values

This session is for the well intentioned but uninformed! It’s time Panhellenic, IFC and cultural fraternal members come together to dispel myths and learn about the “other” members of the fraternal community. What is intake? Why do they have numbers on the back of their shirts? And what’s up with those colors, shrieks, and hand signs anyway? Come learn and ask all your questions. This session is only for IFC/Panhellenic members and advisors who wish to truly understand what it means to be inclusive when it comes to your fraternal community! Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte, mguobadi@uncc.edu Sam Centellas, La Casa de Amistad, sam@centellas.org

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#ReThinkGreek: A Radical Marketing Campaign To Shape the Future of Fraternities & Sororities ICC 125 | Program #038 | Public Relations

Why hasn’t there been a major, professional, national campaign to promote and celebrate fraternity and sorority to non-members and parents? Why isn’t there a place to learn about all fraternal life (inclusive of all umbrella groups and cultural histories) that is compelling, sophisticated, and datadriven? There is. And it has become the “Got Milk?” campaign for our entire movement. It is free for all campuses and councils. This session will share the lessons learned from the first 6 months since ReThink Greek’s launch, and an opportunity for diverse perspectives (yours) to shape the future of the ReThink Greek campaign. Help create a single narrative for the entire fraternal movement. Become a part of the future of modern, inclusive, unified marketing for the WHOLE fraternity/sorority industry. Matt Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc., Matt@InnovaGreek.com

45 Things You Can Be Doing Right Now to Improve Your Fraternity Community (#7 Will Shock You) ICC 126 | Program #039 | Council Management

This BuzzFeed style program will provide a rapid-fire snapshot of best practices from around the country with a focus on advancing your IFC Community. From discussions of meaningful Council activities to examples of team and relationship building, these 45 1-minute-long steps will change your perspective on typical IFC activities. Through the use of extensive multimedia, this presentation is sure to engage you while promoting you to think creatively about changes you can be making to enhance members’ experiences on your campus. Remember, #7 will shock you! Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, devin@nicindy.org Dan Greenebaum, North-American Interfraternity Conference, dtg@nicindy.org

Intra-preneurship: How To Start Something New In Your Chapter White River D | Program #040 | Chapter Management

Whether your chapter is brand new on campus or pre-dates the founding of the school, new ideas can freshen up any activity, recruitment week, or philanthropy event. In this session, serial entrepreneur Sam Davidson will showcase proven traits and tricks of successful entrepreneurs so you can launch any new event, idea, or initiative to maximize its success. Don’t just start something new; start something new with a chance of being a huge hit! Sam Davidson, Catalyst, ssdavidson@gmail.com

Stepping Up & Leaning Into Your Sorority Experience White River B | Program #041 | Leadership Development

What does it mean to be a woman? What does it mean to be a sorority woman? Are we as women living up to what our founders hoped we would? Sorority women are raising more money, out performing their male counterparts academically and leading organizations on our campuses. All of this is true, however, we are still allowing fraternities specifically to involve us in activities that are counterproductive to our values as sororities, we are not keeping one another safe, and we are not empowering one another as women! It’s time to truly Step Up and Lean In as sorority women! This program will give examples and empower you to evaluate your experience as a sorority woman to give you the courage to do as our founders did; to lead with courage, to be brave and to be bold! Mari Ann Callais, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity, mcallais@trideltaeo.org

Ed Block 2, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. How to Become a Successful Social Entrepreneur Room 314 | Program #042 | Social Justice

What is a Social Entrepreneur? Ashoka.org defines a Social Entrepreneur as “individuals with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing social problems. They are ambitious and persistent, tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale change”. Social Entrepreneurs have many characteristics setting them apart from the rest of us. They are problem solvers, ambitious, tenacious, persistent and more importantly, change makers for the local and global community. They take charge of opportunities to optimize, improve, build upon existing models, develop products and services, and systems which bring maximum benefits to fellow human beings, animals, environment and humanity. It is a challenging and productive life filled with fulfilling accomplishments. If you are motivated to lead a powerful, challenging and successful life making a difference and building wealth for all, here are the steps a few steps from my experience to start a life as a Social Entrepreneur. Vijay Prathap, Bears for Humanity, vijay@bears4humanity.com

Circle of Sisterhood: Sorority Women Removing Barriers to Education for Girls Worldwide White River C | Program #043 | Social Justice

Sororities began to appear in the mid-1800s because of significant obstacles to women attending college. Sorority founders bound together fiercely to fight for their right to higher education. Did you know there are still places in the world where girls are not able to achieve education? Sorority communities on over 185 campuses are engaged in a global humanitarian effort to help girls achieve education – much like our Founders did for us. In this session, we will talk about what life was like for women on college campuses as the sorority movement began; the critical issues of impoverished and oppressed women around the world today; and efforts by sorority women to be part of a global movement to provide hope and opportunity to girls worldwide. Ginny Carroll, Circle of Sisterhood Foundation, Inc., ginny@circleofsisterhood.org

Redefining Brotherhood

Room 309/310 | Program #044 | Fraternal Values

Brotherhood can be thought of as the currency of fraternity ... new members are buying it, and chapters are selling it. But what is it? How do fraternity members define brotherhood? Does that definition impact other aspects of the fraternity experience? Most importantly, can fraternity members rethink brotherhood in a way to add value and relevance to the fraternity experience? Redefining Brotherhood is an interactive workshop based on the award-winning research of the presenters and will help fraternity members enrich their experience by understanding the true nature of the fraternal bonds of brotherhood. Participants will learn to define brotherhood, complete a self-assessment measuring their attitudes about brotherhood, learn about the ways that their attitude about brotherhood influences their fraternity experience, and will be equipped to improve the brotherhood in their chapters. Sarah Cohen, Dyad Strategies LLC, cohen@indiana.edu

THE STUDENT MOVEMENT TO END CAMPUS SEXUAL VIOLENCE Sofie Karasek, @SofieRKarasek 10:45 - 11:45 A.M. | WHITE RIVER E Following Thursday evening’s screening of The Hunting Ground, a widelyacclaimed documentary about campus sexual violence, Sofie Karasek, one of the film subjects and the Director of Education for End Rape on Campus, will be joining us for a Q&A session. End Rape on Campus (EROC) envisions a collegiate experience in which everyone has an education free from violence. EROC directly supports survivors and their communities, preventative education and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.

Motivating The Middle T.j. Sullivan, @intentionalTJS 10:45 - 11:45 A.M. | White River F

Student organizations have thirds. Topthird leaders make the group their top priority. Middle-third members care about the organization and the relationships they have there, but it’s one of several priorities. Bottomthird members are disengaged and checked out. Unfortunately, most top-third leaders spend the majority of their time fighting the bottom-third. T.J. published “Motivating the Middle: Fighting Apathy in College Student Organizations” which has quickly become one of the top selling books on student leadership in the nation. In his book and his keynote, T.J. urges student leaders to start motivating and leading their members based on those members’ chosen level of engagement. Student leaders need to focus less energy on the disengaged bottom-third and start spending more time “Motivating the Middle.”

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ed block 3, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Are They Crazy, Or Is It Just Me?

Room 308 | Program #045 | Leadership Development

Differences in personality type can have a huge impact on how effectively you work with others. You have different “filters” through which you see the world than others work with. Understanding that is key, not only to your success as a leader, but also to your ability to communicate effectively. You will explore introversion and extraversion, how it gets in your way, and how you be effective in spite of it. You’ll also explore differences between a “big picture” perspective vs. a “detailed and concrete” perspective. These perspectives speak different languages, and you’ll succeed faster if you can speak both. This exploratory session can help you create success with others more quickly and less painfully. Carol Linden, Effective With People, LLC, carol@effectivewithpeople.com

Innovative. Intentional. Influential. Marketing. Room 206 | Program #046 | Public Relations

When do students choose their undergraduate institution and how can fraternity/sorority life play a role in the decision making of high school students? This session will highlight innovative initiatives and programs promoting fraternity/sorority life to high school and college students, and will help councils recruit quality men and women into their organizations. The initiatives discussed in this session will show how students are making genuine connections before they even come to campus, sign-up for recruitment, or attend informational meetings. Finally, the session will focus on the implementation of the initiatives and programs, the facilitation structure, program sustainability, and how these programs mirror the admission process in place to provide custom experiences and genuine connections.

The Asian Greek Survival Kit: How to Take Your Asian Greek Organization From Surviving to Thriving Room 205 | Program #049 | Chapter Management

It’s tough being in an Asian Greek Organization. Considering the Asian Greek movement has only started its exponential growth within the last couple of decades, it is still experiencing lots of growing pains. Whether you are struggling to grow your chapter’s membership, stay involved, or make a mark on campus, the challenges our organizations face are numerous and urgent. In this session, attendees will share best practices among their peers, and hear from experienced facilitators on key strategies to elevate their organizations. Charles Andrean, Iowa State University, candrean@iastate.edu Vigor Lam, NAPA, vigor.w.lam@gmail.com

Can We Talk?

Room 301 | Program #050 | Leadership Development

Nothing good ever happens after you hear the words, “Can we talk?” or “I need to talk to you about something.” At that moment, you know you’re about to have a crucial conversation. When faced with a challenging scenario, there are two types of people: those who avoid them all together and those who tackle the challenge head on. This session will help you become a leader who isn’t afraid to have those difficult talks. You will learn strategies to help you initiate and navigate a crucial conversation. You will put your new techniques to the test by reenacting those crucial conversations you have had on campus with your peers. This session will give you the confidence you need to face any discussion head on. Kevin Bazner, Midwestern State University, stacey@campuspeak.com

Lyston Skerritt, Wichita State University, lyston.skerritt@wichita.edu Chad Warrick, Wichita State University, chad.warrick@wichita.edu

Beyond It’s On Us: Working With Title IX On & Off Campus

Moving Scholarship Programs from Boring to Beneficial

The spotlight is shining brighter on Title IX and issues of sexual violence and harassment. Campuses have been adopting the It’s On Us campaign, and chapters have been speaking out against sexual violence. As leaders, we can and should do more than just raise public awareness; we should be paving the way for increased dialogue and training about sexual violence prevention. Come for a dialogue on what Title IX is and what your chapter and community can do to further the work of your Title IX coordinator and community in eliminating sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination.

Room 208 | Program #047 | Academic Achievement

Across the country, we have chapters, and communities struggling with GPA, yet our limited answers are study tables, library hours, and grade report forms. We come to college for an education. If we want to become our community’s best academic organizations, we need scholarship programs attracting our members’ interest while catering to their unique needs as individual learners. Designing the perfect scholarship program requires time, flexibility and a hint of creativity. Moving chapter-wide learning from passive to active is easy with the right tools. In this session, you’ll learn the steps to take in cultivating a culture of scholarship, how we can engage all our members and the importance of learning styles into chapter-wide academics. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

It’s OK To Say No

Room 209 | Program #048 | Health and Wellness

“Am I doing enough?” “How else can I help?” “Everyone expects me to do more!” In a world where we are glued to our smartphones and expected to “accomplish it all,” the pressure can become too much to handle. Join us for a conversation about how to manage expectations and learn to take better care of ourselves. Participants will learn time management tools, the importance of prioritization, and the acceptance of self-care as part of a healthy routine. Stacy Nadeau, CAMPUSPEAK, slnadeau@gmail.com

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Room 311 | Program #051 | Risk Reduction and Management

Matthew Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu Dan Faill, Elon University, dfaill@elon.edu

You Can’t Be Kinda Committed: Why Values are Critical to Recruitment Success Room 304/305 | Program #052 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

All fraternities and sororities want the best members in their chapters, but asking the right questions to determine what “best” truly means can be tough. So how do you get the best people? The ones who commit to the values of your organization and ensure fellow members uphold them too? The people who are loyal and determined to leave behind a legacy? In this program, Kristen will challenge you to step up your game. She will have you thinking about the questions you should be asking during recruitment and will show what is possible when your chapter and community truly commit to the values they were founded upon. Kristen Hadeed, CAMPUSPEAK, studentmaid@gmail.com

Ed Block 3, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Building Successful Partnerships: Identifying the Top 7 Stakeholders Room 312 | Program #053 | Chapter Management

Throughout the fraternal experience there are key stakeholders playing a role in the development of the organization. Participants will have an opportunity to think about the role and responsibilities of the key players connected to their organization. This session will allow participants an opportunity to think critically about the partnerships between key stake holders and their organization. Participants will be able to brainstorm methods/ideas of purposely engaging constituents, and to share best practices when working with parents, students, alumni, national headquarters and university officials. It is important to understand how to leverage these relationships keep all parties working towards the same goal of moving the organization forward. Antonio-Phillip Lytle, The Ohio State University, lytle.38@osu.edu

What You Did Yesterday Determines Your Chapter’s Success Room 314 | Program #054 | Leadership Development

“Tomorrow” is often the busiest day of the week. This is true for most people. A series of missed opportunities. If you want to know where you or your chapter is heading, all you have to do is review what you did yesterday. If you killed it yesterday, great. If not, start today to positively turn things around. In this keynote, nationally recognized speaker, Antonio, breaks down three key steps you can take to create your own luck. This talk helps students and organizations understand how to avoid mediocrity and instead set themselves for epic success. Attendees are empowered with clear action steps to take preparing them to stand out, deliver measurable results and be associated with greatness. Antonio Neves, CAMPUSPEAK, antonio@antonioneves.net

Sister Circles: The “Tie” That Bind Us

Room 203/204 | Program #055 | Health and Wellness

Research on Women of Color reveals a need to develop interventions that address factors relevant to their lives. Such factors include feelings of isolation, stress/anxiety, juggling multiple roles, and spirituality. It is important women have support from other women. While it seems obvious this is available through joining a sorority, it is often not utilized effectively. We know major lifestyle changes can occur successfully with a partner and within a group support structure. Sister circles build upon existing friendships, networks, and the sense of community found among minority women. Sister circles can offer many of the components women need to feel an increase in empowerment and authenticity. Shawnte Elbert, IUPUI - Office of Health & Wellness Promotion, Smelbert@iupui.edu

Making Sense of Mental Health

Room 313 | Program #056 | Health and Wellness

Mental health issues can cause a lot of confusion in chapters, so it’s important for fraternity/sorority leaders to have the skills they need to address mental health. In this interactive session, members will learn how to reduce stigma, expand mental health vocabulary, create effective coping mechanisms and vital steps to help a brother or sister who may be struggling. Members will have an opportunity to work in small groups to share their own thoughts and experiences while gaining easy to use activities for their chapters. Ross Szabo, Human Power Project, ross@humanpowerproject.com

When Fraternal Values Aren’t Enough: Incorporating University Mission into the Fraternal Experience Room 306 | Program #057 | Fraternal Values

Is your campus on the fence about the impact of your organization? Do you feel your organization is undervalued? During this session, the presenters will explore opportunities to integrate the university’s mission in the fraternal experience. We will identify opportunities to add value to the collegiate experience through university mission focused leadership. This session will highlight collaboration with campus partners and senior administration, and will demonstrate how to create and implement programs serving the student population using the mission of the university. Angela Taylor, Loyola University Chicago, ataylor10@luc.edu Astrid Beltran, Loyola University Chicago, abeltran1@luc.edu Claire Bailey, Loyola University Chicago, cbailey2@luc.edu

Those are Fighting Words! Effective Communication for High Emotion Conversations ICC 125 | Program #058 | Leadership Development

Dealing with conflict is an inevitable obstacle leaders of the fraternity and sorority community face. Have you ever been in a discussion where someone’s word choices just seem to irk you? Have you ever felt like someone has intentionally or unintentionally used fighting words with you? We’re all guilty of it. But as leaders on our campuses, we must develop our emotional intelligence in order to handle conflict successfully. In this session, you will practice scenarios that will help you identify some fighting words and learn tactics to have difficult conversations more effectively. Grace Bova, Alpha Xi Delta, gbova@alphaxidelta.org Becky Soderholm, Alpha Xi Delta, bsoderholm@alphaxidelta.org

Navigating Sexual Assault Policies on Today’s Campuses: What You Must Know Room 103/104 | Program #059 | Social Justice

Join us to learn what you need to know about the federal legislation surrounding sexual assault on campus, and why it’s important for student leaders. The discussion includes intersecting Title IX, Title II, the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Campus SaVE Act, and the CASA legislation. Julia Dixon, PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, julia@pavingtheway.net

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ed block 3, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Risk: The NPHC Edition

Black Lives Matter: Does NPHC?

Are you planning on taking over the world? Ok, well how about running your yard? To do so, you need great programs, community outreach and service, and social activities, right? What are the risks associated with running the yard? Risk management starts with you. We will identify potential areas of risk and opportunities to minimize risk. We will also look at risk from a cost/benefit perspective and identify opportunities that provide the best return on investment.

This interactive, positive, humorous, uplifting, dynamic, thought provoking presentation seeks to uplift and inspire NPHC organizations and members to maximize their potential. It takes a look at many issues impacting and influencing our organizations: leadership development, social justice, community service, defining manhood/womanhood, intake, keeping it real, motivation, focus, choices, attitudes, academic attainment, peer pressure, and much, much more. Life changing questions are asked. The closing exercise “The Power Circle” is powerful and a game changer. You are challenged to leave better than you arrived! This program seeks to keep NPHC organizations relevant in the 21st Century.

ICC 127 | Program #060 | Chapter Management

Stanley Taylor, Year Up, sjtaylorjr@gmail.com Bryan Cotton, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, bcotton@apa1906.net

Under the Influence Of Stress

ICC 128 | Program #061 | Health and Wellness

Life is stressful! Students tend to worry about their grades, relationships, jobs, money, fraternity/sorority life and commitments, and their future in general. Fraternity/sorority professionals worry about these students as well as the stressors in their own lives like the economy, budgets, time management, character-development and work relationships to name a few. This discussion deals with stress and the physical and mental problems caused by an excessively stressful life. A stress test is given, so you can determine your current stress level. This test is followed with twenty meaningful and fun ways to de-stress from your distress. Corey Ciocchetti, CAMPUSPEAK, coreyciocchetti@gmail.com

A Council’s Role in Recruitment

White River D | Program #062 | Council Management

Is your council’s role in recruitment only to gather a list of interested freshmen? Are you only event organizers and planners? Learn why your council should create a year-round recruitment structure and how to implement it in a manner allowing your recruits and chapters to be more successful. David Stollman, LaunchPoint, Stollman@launchpointsolutions.org

Retaining & Engaging Your Members Through Graduation White River A | Program #063 | Leadership Development

For many organizations, nearly 1 of every 5 members in the fraternity/ sorority world quit the fraternal experience during their first semester. Retaining members to initiation is a major challenge on many campuses, but retaining them through graduation is our ultimate goal. There are several key strategies you can utilize to not only keep your members, but prepare them to be truly successful. Utilizing exclusive data obtained through proprietary research on fraternity/sorority retention, combined with Phired Up’s Social Excellence philosophy and our new Retention program, this session will provide new member educators (and anyone interested in nurturing and keeping your members) with experiential strategies that can be applied in their members’ experience throughout their membership. KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, KJ@PhiredUp.com Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, tina@phiredup.com

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White River B | Program #064 | Leadership Development

Steve Birdine, Affirmations In Action!, sbirdine1@aol.com

Living The Dream of Our Founders

White River C | Program #065 | Fraternal Values

Fraternities and sororities have existed on American college campuses for more than two centuries, shaping the experiences of millions of men and women. Today, there is fiery debate between advocates of the fraternity/sorority experience and those who feel it’s become more harmful than beneficial. Truth is, when we live up to the dreams of our founders, our communities provide one of the best leadership and values-building experiences available on campus today. Rick challenges everyone to collaborate toward higher performance and standards. Let’s get serious about living the dream of our founders, let’s have some fun doing it, and let’s move the conversation back to what’s good about fraternity and sorority. Rick Barnes, Rick Barnes Presents, Inc, Rick@RickBarnesPresents.com

Shaking Hands & Kissing Babies: Network Like a Boss Room 101/102 | Program #066 | Life After College

The mere mention of the word “networking” creates polarizing emotions for many. Like it or not, face-to-face networking isn’t going away because today’s world is more about who you know than what you know. So, introverts & extroverts, let’s chat about it, shall we? Come to this session to learn how to get the most out of your new network. James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK / Iota Phi Theta Inc., jtrobo@gmail.com

“GO GREEK!” Is Not A Marketing Strategy ICC 127 | Program #067 | Public Relations

“Go Greek” is not a marketing strategy. It’s begging, shouting, demanding and 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. Matt Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc., Matt@InnovaGreek.com

Ed Block 3, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Cost of Hiding in the Imagination of Others Wade Davis, @Wade_Davis28

Chapter Presidents Institute

2:30 - 3:30 A.M. | WHITE RIVER E

What are the hidden cost of living a lie? How do you love yourself when you’ve never been taught how? How does fear paralyze even those we idolize? Take a journey with Wade as he lays himself bare discussing struggles with toxic masculinity, understanding his own sexuality, and trying to reach a place of self love and acceptance; all while achieving his ultimate goal of playing in the NFL and discovering true joy after the lights on his NFL career go dim. Wade played for the Tennessee Titans, the Washington Redskins, and the Seattle Seahawks, as well as for two different teams within the NFL Europe league. In 2012, after publicly coming out, Wade was named the Executive Director of the You Can Play Project, an organization dedicated to ending discrimination, sexism, and homophobia in sports. In 2014, Wade became the NFL’s first Diversity and Inclusion consultant, focused on ensuring that all LGBT individuals throughout the league have a safe and affirming space. Wade is a thought leader, writer, public speaker, and educator on gender, race, and orientation equality.

Solo Cup Culture: Minimizing the Risks of an Alcohol-Soaked Campus Climate Jake Byczkowski, @jaketalks2much 2:30 - 3:30 A.M. | WHITE RIVER F

In college, Jake was immersed in the party culture on his campus. He was a DJ, a fraternity member, and a representative for RedBull. After numerous concerning encounters involving alcohol, Jake began to question his own behavior and the behavior of those around him. What he found was a serious flaw in the discussion of alcohol consumption and alcohol related harm on his campus. In his keynote, Solo Cup Culture, Jake takes a deeper look into alcohol related harm. He facilitates a conversation to help you understand what problematic drinking really is. An understanding that is specific to you, your chapter, and your entire campus. You will learn how utilize the personal relationships you have with your brothers and sisters to not only fight alcohol related harm in your chapter, but how you can motivate your chapter to play an active role in the fight for a safer, healthier community.

Town Hall Meetings 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This is an opportunity to voice your opinions and talk about the issues affecting your community with similar councils from across the country.

NIC Town Hall | White River G/H NPC Town Hall |White River I/J

2:30 p.m. - 5:40 p.m. | ICC 123/124

Awards & Assessment Consultations for Potential Applicants 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Room 107/108

Fraternity/Sorority HQ Professional Development institute 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 309/310

Professionals Institute You’re Not an Advisor Anymore: Re-positioning the Campus-Based Fraternity/Sorority Professional 2:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. | Room 302/303 The role of campus-based fraternity/sorority professionals has evolved over the past 40 years, and the markers of success are still changing. With increasing calls for measurable outcomes in higher education, professionals need to reposition themselves to remain relevant. Using recent research, the 2016 Professionals’ Institute will examine the contribution of fraternity/sorority professionals to institutional priorities. The session will provide strategies for adapting to new measures of success, and it will equip professionals to better assess the impact of membership on student outcomes. Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com

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ed block 4, 3:50 - 4:50 P.M. Shouldering Racial Responsibility: NPHC Organizations Response to Social Justice Issues Room 206 | Program #068 | Social Justice

NPHC organizations have a long history of activism in America. With issues of social justice becoming a larger part of the national conversation, there is a struggle to determine if NPHC organizations should respond or how to respond to these current events. Through participating in this session, individuals will reflect on how their personal beliefs and values balance with their role in the organizations and their responsibility to the larger community. Individuals will consider the roles fraternities and sororities play in social justice movements. In a round table discussion, we will utilize video clips and incorporate an activity. This session will address several areas including the role of fraternities and sororities in the plight for social justice and equality, navigating the political landscape and engaging specific populations. Terri Roberts-Leonard, Franklin College, troberts@franklincollege.edu Alicia Gilbert, Purdue University, aliciagilbert@purdue.edu

Preventing Sexual Assault through Everyday Conversations Room 203/204 | Program #069 | Risk Reduction and Management

We bring programs, take pledges, make videos, and complete training. But, how do we create change around sexual violence prevention without over programming? What about conversations? As a survivor of sexual assault, Tim realized something. We won’t end sexual violence until we are having regular conversations about it. Too often, stigmas around the topic prevent authentic conversation, or we only address the issue after something happens or when mandated. By reframing our conversations and willingness to talk, we create a culture of enduring prevention. In this program, participants will learn how to proactively talk about sexual violence with peers, making prevention an expectation of our culture and not reactive. Through this session, students will learn how to create a compassionate culture aiding in prevention. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

Leadership Out Loud: Life Lessons for Success Room 301 | Program #070 | Leadership Development

When you think of leadership, is it something you know or something you do? More than likely, it’s both. Many people hold leadership positions, but do they understand what leadership truly means? This session is going to discuss leaving a legacy, being a role model, and leading from a place of vulnerability. Learn from someone who actually led organizations and teams as well researched and studied what it really means to be a leader. Leading is not about being an officer, but about making a difference and lessons that you will take with you in life. Mari Ann Callais, Delta Delta Delta Fraternity, mcallais@tridletaeo.org

Calling Them Out: Confrontation & Accountability in 2016 Room 306 | Program #071 | Self-Governance and Judicial Affairs

“Standards mean nothing unless you are willing to enforce them” is a popular phrase. And it is also true. Fraternities, sororities and councils have every conceivable version of standards, yet members and organizations walk away from negative situations unchallenged and often unaffected. How can we hold members and organizations accountable and responsible in a fair and even-handed manner? In our session, we will review eight case study situations and procedures to provide a simple yet clear path of accountability. Most university administrators would prefer that you, our undergraduates, take the lead in accountability, and we’ll help you do so. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., David.Westol@gmail.com

Black Lives Matter Movement on the College Campus: Do Black Lives Really Matter to Black Greeks? Room 308 | Program #072 | Social Justice

The Black Lives Matter Movement has been a driving force in our country and on our college campuses. Many of our students are getting involved with the movement and standing up against police brutality and inequality in their communities and on their college campuses. What role are you playing as a member of Black Greek Organization? This program will be an open discussion about the effects the Black Lives Matter Movement is having on college campuses across the country. It also will serve as a space for students to discuss strategies on how to support the movement as members of Black Greek Organizations while providing the tools necessary to become or remain active in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Ernest Evans, University of Maryland Baltimore County, eernest@umbc.edu

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Ed Block 4, 3:50 - 4:50 P.M. Happy Hour 24/7

Redefining Sisterhood

Matt Glowacki’s “Happy Hour” proves Alcohol doesn’t have be part of the best time of the day. Too many times people resort to “liquid courage” to meet, build relationships, and have fun with people. This session reveals the scientifically proven “secrets” of true happiness and how “doing happiness” with others creates life long relationships. Getting to know yourself, finding what makes you happy, and sharing that with other people is not only personally liberating, but socially responsible as well. Happy people are better members, leaders, and advisors. It’s time to stop searching for happiness and start learning how it works, how best to identify it for yourself, and how to share it with others.

Sisterhood is a term thrown around a lot. Phrases like “we have the best sisterhood” or “our sisterhood is so amazing” can often be overheard during recruitment conversations, but have we ever stopped to think about what sisterhood is really all about? This session will explore some exciting new research, conducted by the presenters, related to how women define and conceptualize sisterhood, and how that definition impacts other areas of the sorority experience. Participants will have an opportunity to complete the Sisterhood Questionnaire and better understand how their own attitudes about sisterhood influence their experience, and how sisterhood can be improved at the chapter level.

Beyond the Mrs. Degree: The Emergence of Women’s Sororities & Their Relevance in the 21st Century

Death By Alcohol: The Sam Spady Story

Room 205 | Program #073 | Health and Wellness

Matt Glowacki, Bass/ Schuler, Glow0880@gdinet.com

Room 311 | Program #074 | Fraternal Values

This program provides a brief analysis of the history of women’s organizations in higher education. From their inception to the dynamic evolution of their purpose, this program provides an overview of various types of women’s groups, their historical significance, and their modernday roles in the lives of young women. This session is for anyone who wants to learn about the conception and influence of NPHC, historically culture-based, and NPC sororities over time. Allison Davies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, amdavie2@illinois.edu Sarah Layne, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, slayne2@illinois.edu Myriam Duran, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, duran6@illinois.edu

Transform the Norm: How Greeks Can Be Leaders in Preventing Sexual Violence Room 103/104 | Program #075 | Social Justice

Focusing on how fraternities and sororities can mutually be part of the solution, Julia Dixon empowers audiences to make changes within their own chapters and campuses to combat sexual violence. In this session, you will learn tangible tips on how to start a movement both physically and culturally at their schools and beyond. This program takes a positive and proactive approach encouraging students to make a difference through bystander intervention, survivor support, and social advocacy. Pulling from her experience both as a member of fraternity/sorority life and a survivor of campus sexual assault, Julia’s upbeat but informative approach makes this tough issue accessible. Julia Dixon, PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment, julia@pavingtheway.net

How To Be Less Awkward & Communicate Like A Pro Room 314 | Program #076 | Leadership Development

Great communicators are charismatic, confident and believable. Poor communicators are awkward and forgettable. Communicating with confidence will propel your college experience, career and life in unimaginable ways. It will make you a better leader, it will help you form deeper relationships, and it will help you build trust in your community. If your chapter or organization believes in you, you can better recruit and spread your message. If fellow students believe in you, you can spark social change. If employers believe you, they will hire you. And if you believe in yourself, anything is possible. In this interactive program, former television personality, Antonio Neves, helps attendees stop poor communication in its tracks. Antonio Neves, CAMPUSPEAK, antonio@antonioneves.net

White River I/J | Program #077 | Fraternal Values

Sarah Cohen, Dyad Strategies LLC, cohen@indiana.edu

Room 312 | Program #078 | Risk Reduction and Management

Sam Spady had a wonderful life. She had loving parents andadoring friends. She was a homecoming queen and class president. She had looks, brains, youth and promise. She had everything to live for. But all that came to a sudden and horrific end in the summer of 2004 when Sam shared too many shots of vanilla flavored vodka, passed out and died alone inside a cluttered fraternity house. Her death was an unintended tragedy. Binge drinking kills nearly 2,000 college students each year. The epidemic is growing at high schools, colleges and universities across the nation. We hope kids, parents, families and friends will watch Sam’s story, learn her lesson and know when to say no. Bonny Shade, Sam Spady Foundation, bonny.shade@uncc.edu

The Coaches Philosophy: How To Make Your Organization a Dynasty Room 208 | Program #079 | Council Management

Do you want to be the leader of a change agent on your campus? Do you want to look back on your time in your organization and see the long lasting effects of your work? Based on core principles gathered from research on some of the best NCAA and NFL coaches, this session will show you how to build the system within your organization to attain higher goals. Attendees of this session will learn how to mirror the steps coaches took to make sustaining institutions and adapt them to the fraternity or sorority community. Participants will gain the ability to motivate members, create a standard for their organization and build a chapter/council designed for success. Kevin Saberre, University of Texas at Dallas, revsaberre@gmail.com

Be Less Awkward in Recruitment Conversations

Room White River A| Program #080 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Let’s face it, recruitment conversations are awkward. We don’t have a lot of time to connect in real conversations with potential members during recruitment events, either. Most recruitment conversations end up being superficial, or we talk about stuff that doesn’t matter. Those conversations don’t build relationships or allow us to make meaningful membership decisions. There’s a better, easier way to connect quickly by using Social Excellence. We will explore the four pillars of Social Excellence: curiosity, generosity, authenticity, and vulnerability as a foundation in recruitment conversations. Taylor Deer, Phired Up Productions, Taylor@PhiredUp.com Brittany White, Phired Up Productions, Brittany@PhiredUp.com

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ed block 4, 3:50 - 4:50 P.M. Leading Your Campus Sexual Assault Prevention Efforts ICC 128 | Program #081 | Social Justice

Fraternities and sororities are influential in setting the norms and values on a college campus. In popular press and national conversation about sexual assault, fraternities in particular are often framed as the problem rather than the solution. This program will provide specific paradigms, approaches and skills equipping you to use your influence to engage the broader campus community in more effective efforts to reduce sexual assault. Using a model of Community Engagement and Bystander Intervention, this program will move away from historically ineffective approaches to focus on engaging each of you as necessary allies. This program will use the Green Dot model as a case study in bystander mobilization and prevention, but will provide general education and skills that are not Green Dot specific. Nate Burke, Green Dot, etc., Inc., burke@livethegreendot.com Courtney Rollins, Green Dot, etc., Inc., rollins@livethegreendot.com

5 Good Questions to (Potentially) Avoid Stupid Decisions Room 304/305 | Program #082 | Risk Reduction and Management

Tired of the reactionary outrage at the bad decisions made by small numbers of college students each year, Casey Cornelius has developed a 5 minute, 5 question guide to (potentially) avoid stupid choices. In just a few minutes, Casey believes students can identify worst-case outcomes, personal and organizational values and potential harm before acting. Risk management is at the forefront of leading student organizations, and in this program, you will be able to start a critical discussion which ties directly to personal values and group identity. Casey J. Cornelius, ForCollegeForLife, caseycornelius624@gmail.com

Healthy Conflict

Room 209 | Program #083 | Leadership Development

Do you ever find yourself scared to confront a friend or co-worker? Do you find yourself not speaking up because you’re afraid others won’t like your opinion? Are you afraid to tell someone you disagree with them? In this session, we will discuss the fears that come with standing up for your opinion. Participants will walk away with tools on how to express their beliefs, confront their fears, and feel more comfortable with communication skills and confrontation. Stacy Nadeau, CAMPUSPEAK, slnadeau@gmail.com

“Follow Your Heart” Isn’t Good Enough: The Real Skills Recruitment Counselors Need Room ICC 127 | Program #084 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Sorority Recruitment Counselors are the most important and integral part of the success of a sorority recruitment process and SHOULD be the most significant and coveted positions within our sorority communities – attracting our very best sorority leaders. These women should be highly trained to be true guides, counselors and mentors. However, all too often, these positions are a way for women to “get out of” recruiting or as a means to impact their own chapter’s recruitment success – and once we have these women we’re not adequately training them. We can change culture. You can transform the role of a Recruitment Counselor into a role of significance by taking a more intentional and strategic approach to the recruitment, selection, training, and expectations of Recruitment Counselors. KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, KJ@PhiredUp.com

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More Than the Basics: Training Recruitment Counselors the Right Way ICC 125 | Program #085 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

They’ve been called an educator of recruits, counselor of distressed students, monitor of recruitment activities, occasional bearer of bad news, coach, friend, mentor, and the list goes on and on. Recruitment Counselors have to do it all, but often without the training and tools they need to be successful. Come sample the National Panhellenic Conference and LaunchPoint’s Recruitment Counselor Training Program and learn how to best increase the skills of your Recruitment Counselors. Laurel Peffer Price, Launch Point, price@launchpointsolutions.org Julia Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, julia@npcwomen.org

Cultural Greek Recruitment - Quality Growth

ICC 126 | Program #086 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

We only want quality members. So shouldn’t that mean we are working to find the best people on campus to join our chapters? We have to stop waiting for only the ones that come to us. This program covers the important “Why did you join?” conversation, and will help students learn how to replicate it to help attract quality members. We’ll also cover marketing and branding your organization in the right way so you appeal to your audience, and why students are not joining your chapter. We must get the message to the right people. We all want the right members, the best members, so let’s work on ways for you to find them and help your chapter become stronger. Sam Centellas, OutSight Consulting / Sigma Lambda Beta, sam@centellas.org

Staying Power: A Photographic History of Black Fraternalism From the 1930s – 1990s White River B | Program #087 | Fraternal Values

Staying Power is an empirical illustration featuring photographs drawn from collegiate archival and personal collections, documenting the experiences of Black Greek-letter organizations on college campuses from the mid to the latter half of the 20th century. Inspired by Peter Fyrer’s seminal work, “Staying Power, The History of Black People in Britain,” this lecture focuses on a distinctive period of time when photography served as an archival tool to capture historical moments in the Historical Black College and University (HBCU) experience. This visual presentation journeys from decade to decade, through documentary to portraiture, from staged allegorical photographs to modern-day selfies, all invoking the unprecedented evolution of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Tish Norman, CAMPUSPEAK, tishnorman1908@gmail.com

Inspire, Not Require

White River D | Program #088 | Social Entrepreneurship

Has community service become a requirement? Something we have to do to please those evaluating us? Within our chapters, we always have philanthropy and service requirements. But, are we really making the connection to the good work they are doing? In this keynote, Jess Ekstrom encourages students to “redefine philanthropy” from a requirement to a lifestyle. As founder of Headbands of Hope, she has learned the power of service – changing thousands of children’s lives. When Jess walks into the hospital and sees a girl’s face light up, she understands what success means. She reminds us making connections is the key to finding the meaning in community service and social change. Jessica Ekstrom, Headbands of Hope, jess@headbandsofhope.com

Ed Block 4, 3:50 - 4:50 P.M. My Brother’s Keeper

(Re)Defining the Fraternity Man

A program inspired by the White House initiative, our presentation is designed to demystify the stereotypes associated to being a man of color and to begin to build mechanisms of support. Our facilitators will illustrate opportunities of holistic development and focus on healthy behaviors for students to enhance their collegiate experience, by engaging in dynamic activities centered around: self-love, methods to defeat negative images, and opportunities to create communities of Men of Color.

What does it mean to be a fraternity man? How do the decisions we make define the men in our organizations? Today, we exemplify a brotherhood that may look very different than what our founders had imagined. Our members often get caught up in the “proving” their manhood or loyalty to others by demonstrating hyper-masculine behaviors through highrisk drinking and the objectification of women. Most of these actions not only misrepresent what fraternities are about, but demonstrate poor standards or expectations of our brothers. While our organizations are composed of diverse groups of men, we often do not explore the complexity of the male identity. This session will explore ways in which fraternities perpetuate hyper-masculine ideals and define their role in society.

Room 313 | Program #089 | Leadership Development

Eddie Banks, Collegiate Catalyst, ebankscrosson@collegiatecatalyst.com Jesse Mejia, Collegiate Catalyst, jmejia@collegiatecatalyst.com

Values-Based Recruitment: Rethinking Panhellenic Traditions

White River G/H | Program #090 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Scholarship, health, service, character, friendship, leadership and helpfulness are just some of our Panhellenic values. When it comes to recruitment, how are we showing these values to potential new members? In this session, you will get the opportunity to rethink Panhellenic recruitment with the experts. We will tackle everything from rounds, to rules, to potential new member orientation to get you on the road to making sure the next Panhellenic recruitment is reflective of the values we hold in esteem.

Room 101/102 | Program #093 | Social Justice

Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, devin@nicindy.org Dan Greenebaum, North-American Interfraternity Conference, dtg@nicindy.org

Jules Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, julia@npcwomen.org

Hazing. When Will It End?

White River C | Program #091 | Risk Reduction and Management

This program takes an honest look at hazing. The problems it causes and the reasons it continues to exist on campus. Participants are challenged to take a serious look at how they work with their newest members. Hazing definitions are covered. Organization principles violated by hazing are highlighted. Necessary changes in moving from historical training of new members to a more contemporary role of new member education is addressed. Rick Barnes, Rick Barnes Presents, Inc, Rick@RickBarnesPresents.com

Do you dare change your community? The Fraternal Values Society does! White River F | Program #092 | Fraternal Values

This interactive session will explore the communities in which you and your chapter currently reside in. How are changes made? Is it from the campus? Your headquarters? The media? Or is it your actions. Are those actions positively or negatively affecting change? The Fraternal Values Society (FVS) strives to empower members of the Greek Community to be agents of positive change within your community. Please join us if you are currently a part of FVS or are interested in learning more about what it does and how it might impact your community. Mark Gehrke, Association of Fraternal Values & Leadership., gehrke@aflv.org Claire Bailey, Association of Fraternal Values & Leadership., claire@aflv.org

Black Greek-letter Organizations: Is There a Future for Us? Gregory Parks, @blackjdphd 3:50 - 4:50 P.M. | WHITE RIVER E For many years, NPHC organization leaders have given members an ominous warning: “We are just one good lawsuit away from bankruptcy!” What’s ironic is the statement is more true than these leaders even know, because hazing within these groups is bound-up with a range of other issues creating a perfect storm for the demise of NPHC groups. This talk will be, in part instructive, but also a call to action for collegiate members of NPHC organizations to begin to grapple with the issues of hazing as well as membership engagement.

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ed block 5, 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. Untangling the Web: Understanding the Role of Your Advisors, Headquarters & How They Work Together Room 205 | Program #094 | Chapter Management

Have you ever been stumped by the web of advisors and stakeholders working with your chapter? From your campus advisor to your national headquarters, there are many people invested in the success of your chapter, but it can be difficult to know how they all work together. We are going to clear up the mysteries about who talks to who, when an advisor or headquarters is contacted, and how it affects you as a leader of your chapter. By the end, you will have a greater understanding of how the communication between advisors and headquarters works, as well as how to utilize those entities to help you chapter be the best it can be.

Keep Calm and Love Your Body

Room 209 | Program #097 | Health and Wellness

Would your life be different if you felt like your body was good enough? If you answered yes, then run to this talk. Because that is the fundamental misunderstanding blocking you from the happiness and success you seek. In this inspiring session, Amber shares how her obsession with making her body better destroyed relationships and even the joy of reaching her childhood dream of performing in Broadway in Mamma Mia. You’ll walk away with a new appreciation for your body, plus an action plan to support you long after this session. Amber Krzys, bodyheart, amber@bodyheart.com

Brittany Booth, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Brittany@AKL.org Natalie Stone, DePaul University, nstone473@gmail.com

Toys Matter: Learning From Fun

Boundaries: What You Won’t Find on Buzzfeed

Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Did you know there are lessons we can learn as leaders from play-doh, pogo sticks, and little green army men? Inspired by the book, “Toy Box Leadership” by Ron Hunter and Michael Waddell, this program will explore lessons in leadership helping participants know more about themselves, their role/position, their team, their voice, and how to recharge.

Room 206 | Program #095 | For Professionals Only

Not having boundaries with students regarding personal and professional life is a large contributor to turnover. In the era of advancing technology and instant answers, many students see everything as an emergency situation. Setting boundaries between your professional and personal life can be difficult. We will utilize tips and techniques from the hospitality, business/entrepreneurship, and technology fields as well as a foundation from the book “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life.” Our team of seasoned and graduate perspectives aim to help new professionals, graduate, and undergraduate students understand why boundaries are needed and how to set them in the areas of communication, social media, and personal time. Tyler Havens, Western Illinois University, tf-havens@wiu.edu Jessie Stinson, University of Central Missouri, stinson@ucmo.edu Katie Schremp, Western Illinois University, ka-schremp@wiu.edu

Title IX Programming for Your Campus Room 208 | Program #096 | Social Justice

Have you heard of Title IX? Ever wonder how to get members interested in attending Title IX (Sexual Assault Awareness) programming? Come to this session to learn about Title IX and how to implement positive programming on your campus. Learn about various bystander intervention programs as well as events on a smaller scale that can be catered to individual chapters. You will leave with ideas and handouts inspiring you to plan events, hand out educational giveaways, and engage users on social media. Bring questions and interest to learn from other campuses about what Emma Rapp, Missouri State University, Rapp703@live.missouristate.edu

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Room 301 | Program #098 | Leadership Development

Billy Boulden, Iowa State University, bboulden@iastate.edu Rachael Barnes, Iowa State University, rbbarnes@iastate.edu

Making a Case to Accommodate All

Room 312 | Program #099 | Social Justice

“A new member walks into a room” – What’s wrong with that sentence? Not everybody will be walking. When you have a meeting can everyone understand what’s going on? They may not, if they have a hearing or visual impairment, or English is not their first language. Is your new member education process inclusive of individuals with learning differences or autism spectrum disorders? This interactive workshop will allow attendees to be more aware and conscious of the experience of individuals who are in your chapters, and those who are interested but feel a barrier when they wish to join. Through case studies participants from across all Greek letter organizations will gain a better understanding of how to provide reasonable accommodations throughout an individual’s fraternity/sorority experience. William Keaton, Eastern Kentucky University, william.keaton@eku.edu Katie Raymond, Eastern Kentucky University, Katie.Raymond@eku.edu

Ed Block 5, 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. An Empire State of Mind: Is Reality TV Showing Up In Your Multicultural Greek Community? Room 314 | Program #100 | Council Management

Fraternity and sorority chapters take on personalities of their own. The traditional approach to working with these groups centers on identifying their “wrongs” and finding solutions to “fix” them. Although that approach is effective in some cases, communities can work to use the strengths of a chapter more; essentially maximizing their assets and minimizing the impact of their deficits. This program highlights practical strategies to foster sustainable change for multicultural organizations utilizing Asset-Based Community Development theory through the lens of Fox’s hit show Empire. Vance Pierce, University of Illinois at Chicago, vpierce4@uic.edu Tenea Lowery, University of Tennessee Knoxville, tlow@utk.edu Leah Howell, University of Cincinnati, leah.howell@uc.edu

Perfect Prism: Embracing the LGBTQ Community Room 101/102 | Program #101 | LGBTQA

Greek Life isn’t Everything

Room 308 | Program #103 | Life After College

Have you ever thought you are spread too thin, or you could be involved in more organizations? Both feelings are normal for leaders in the fraternity and sorority community because students who join organizations are arguably the most involved on campus. As a result of this session, students will discuss how often and how deeply they are involved on campus and how it helps and/or hurts their overall experiences and goals. Additionally, understanding fraternity/sorority life isn’t the only life they can have, students will consider ways to help make involvement experiences the best for them. Karlee Nuttelman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, karlee.nuttelman@huskers.unl.edu Katie Brady, Missouri State University, brady009@live.missouristate.edu

Climbing Mountains

Room 311 | Program #104 | Leadership Development

Over the past few years we have seen unprecedented achievements in the LGBTQ rights movement. However, when it comes to LGBTQ issues, we all have our own views and beliefs formed from the media, preconceived notions by our communities and families, and our own experiences. College is a time when students are thrust into new situations, introduced to new and different people, and faced with challenges to their beliefs, morals, and judgments. In this program, Shaun explores what it truly means to be an ally, how to transform your sorority and fraternity into a safe space, and how students can shed the layers of shame and fear to accept their own sexual orientation and gender identity and that of everyone around them. Shaun Sperling, CAMPUSPEAK, shaunsperling@gmail.com

Even as a little boy, David Otunga knew he wanted to become an entertainer. Despite being picked on relentlessly by his peers, David never compromised his dreams and goals. Following his graduation from Harvard Law School and becoming a lawyer at one of Chicago’s top law firms, David decided to take a leap of faith and follow his dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. He turned his dreams into a reality, and became a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar and body builder. By sharing his story and transformation from a regular kid into a worldwide celebrity, David inspires students to set huge goals and shares strategies to achieve them. David’s keynote will push students to set lofty goals and prove to them that with hard work, determination, and perseverance, they can reach their dreams.

Students & Self Defense

iSight for Visionary Leadership

Students & Self-Defense is an interactive workshop for students teaching them how to protect themselves in dangerous situations, no matter what they’re wearing or where they are. Jennifer Cassetta, a third degree black belt, leads an engaging and fun training for audiences of all abilities to learn and practice the ABCs of self-defense: Awareness, Boundaries, and Communication. Jennifer teaches what weapons you have on your body and how to use them to get out of dangerous situations unharmed. This is a great workshop to help educate all genders on your campus about the importance of personal safety and how to actually use self-defense techniques.

The most-successful and transformative leaders are those who are able to articulate and inspire a vision for their organization. Leaders are often told the importance of developing mission statements, goals and articulating group values, but rarely are they shown how they are distinctive and inter-dependent. In this session, attendees will explore how well-defined, measureable and meaningful vision statements can lead to organization cohesion and transformation. Based on research published in a prestigious international journal and examples from corporate America and a successful startup, leaders will be better equipped to rally their members around big, lofty goals for this year and beyond.

Room 302/303 | Program #102 | Risk Reduction and Management

Jennifer Cassetta, Stilettos & Self Defense, jennifer@jennifercassetta.com

David Otunga, CAMPUSPEAK, dotunga@gmail.com

Room 309/310 | Program #105 | Leadership Development

Casey J. Cornelius, ForCollegeForLife, caseycornelius624@gmail.com

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ed block 5, 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. Leading is a Choice

ICC 128 | Program # | Leadership Development

Jon Tasch will help students discover the leader inside of them. Jon believes leading is a choice - and he defines leadership as simply inspiring and motivating others to greatness. Drawing upon his experience as both a Naval Officer and as an FBI Special Agent, Jon will show students how to get the most out of their college experience and beyond. Students will learn how to move past the “what” of leadership and begin focusing on the “who” to motivate and inspire others to greatness. He will show students how to develop trust with others through building deeper personal connections and asking the right questions. He will also teach students how to tap into the concept of positive reinforcement to achieve extraordinary team results. Jon Tasch, CAMPUSPEAK, jon@jontasch.com

Be Better: Minimizing Hazing & Sexual Violence in Our Fraternity Communities White River I/J | Program #107 | Risk Reduction and Management

This program is a call to action for fraternity men to cut out the BS behavior and challenge their brothers to do the same. Incredibly stupid, inappropriate and harmful behavior continues to make national headlines because of the actions of a segment of our population, with no end in sight. This program is intended to educate fraternity men on the reality we face in fraternity communities specifically with hazing and sexual violence, two of the most dangerous issues among our members. Learn the truth about these issues, what is occurring across the country and ways you as a fraternity leader can reduce the chances of it happening in your community and chapter. Tom Healy, LaunchPoint, healy@launchpointsolutions.org

Size Doesn’t Matter (I Promise)

White River C | Program #110 | Chapter Management

With an updated presentation that was a popular session last year, Sam Davidson offers tips, tricks, and ideas for chapter leaders who oversee an active membership of 20 or fewer members. Davidson will share true stories of movements that began with small groups of people, from which attendees can draw key lessons to apply back on campus. This session is ideal for leaders who wear multiple hats, are pulled in many different directions, but deeply dream of using their membership to make a real difference on campus. Sam Davidson, Catalyst, ssdavidson@gmail.com

Sorostitute, Frat Mattress & Other Ways We Slut Shame Sorority Women ICC 127 | Program #111 | Social Justice

What is a slut? Or more importantly, who is a slut? In a world where TSM has managed to permeate even the best of our organizations, slut shaming has taken a new and bigger role in how we control and chastise women based on their perceived sexual experiences. Slut shaming is not only problematic because it punishes women for acting upon, exploring and articulating their sexual desires, but it also continues to perpetuate the current rape culture we find our society attempting to navigate. This program will evaluate the role slut shaming plays in our community and provide techniques to challenge and end this practice of shaming and blaming women for their sexuality. Lee Ann Kassab, Cummins Behavioral Health Systems, Inc., leeann.kassab@gmail.com

All Aboard: A New Philosophy for Educating New Members

The Power of WE: Building Stronger Chapters/Councils with Social Styles

Room 304/305 | Program #112 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

While there is no “I” in team, it is up to every individual to understand their contribution to the team at large. In this high-energy and highinformation session, chapter and council leaders will see their “I” fit into team! You will learn how to identify your personal social style through an assessment, how to identify other people’s social style, how to interact more effectively, and how to be a better leader. Get engaged in this interactive workshop merging the “I’s” with the “We’s” through information, interaction, a team challenge, and a personal action plan.

Liz Morehouse, Alpha Sigma Phi, LMorehouse@alphasigmaphi.org Matt Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu

White River A | Program #108 | Leadership Development

Justin Jones-Fosu, CAMPUSPEAK, justin@justininspires.com

Groupthink: The Sweet Demise of NPHC Organizations White River B | Program #109 | Chapter Management

Groupthink has a steep history in the traditions and practices of NPHC organizations. Although there are several benefits for NPHC chapters to be on one accord, many members allow groupthink to negatively impact the progression and stability of their chapter. Groupthink has been the cause of many national controversies regarding hazing, membership selection, and much more. This presentation will educate chapter leaders on the dangers of groupthink and how to identify traits of the behavior within their organization. In addition, the presentation will provide leaders with tools on how to dismantle groupthink behavior prevalent in their chapter. Brandon Hildreth, Lincoln University, Missouri, hildrethb@lincolnu.edu

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Businesses like Google, Zappos, and Salesforce have become synonymous with positive employee experiences and workplace culture. Many attribute this in part to the companies’ onboarding processes. Onboarding refers to the way in which new employees are given the skills and knowledge not just to do their job well, but to also effectively navigate and participate in office culture. What if your chapter was as great at onboarding its new members as Google is at onboarding its new employees? This session will review onboarding practices from notable businesses and illuminate opportunities for translating those practices into chapter member education programs.

How to Start a Startup

ICC 126 | Program #113 | Social Entrepreneurship

After spending 10 years working in television news as a news anchor and reporter, Jessica Abo decided she wanted to produce content for millennials. She started her media startup in 2014 after having hundreds of meetings with lawyers, accountants, strategists and philanthropists. “Running your own company feels like you’re sailing your boat, while you’re still building your boat and praying it doesn’t rain!” Jessica says. In her session, students will map out their business idea, make an outline for their idea and answer a list of questions every social entrepreneur should prepared to answer before taking their business plan on the road. Jessica will share how her startup began with an idea that made its way to Forbes, the United Nations and Entrepreneneur.com in just nine months, and she will share how she kept her business on track, when things went wrong. Jessica Abo, JaboTV, jessicaabotv@gmail.com

Ed Block 5, 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. More Action, Less Title: Being a NPHC leader

White River D | Program #114 | Leadership Development

Congratulations on your new position! Being a leader in your NPHC organization, however, is an action, not just a title. This session will breathe new life into the act of empowering others by challenging them to do better through a three-part strategy: challenging, motivating and appreciating. Leave this session with better chapter management, recruitment & retention strategies. Note: giggling will occur. James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK / Iota Phi Theta Inc., jtrobo@gmail.com

RBC DIY: 5 Things to Teach the Struggling Chapters on Your Campus White River G/H | Program #115 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

On nearly any campus in the country, there are at least a few chapters that could use an additional boost in recruitment. As a council, there are a handful of action items that can be implemented to strengthen these chapters in recruitment. From assisting in marketing, to skills training, to knowing when to seek outside help – these five tips will give you the ability to make an immediate impact from a council level with struggling chapters. David Stollman, LaunchPoint, Stollman@launchpointsolutions.org Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University, shelly_dobek@ncsu.edu

Hazing Kills - The Harrison Kowiak Story - Leadership When Adversity Strikes Room 103/104 | Program #116 | Risk Reduction and Management

Tradition and rituals are part of becoming a member of an organization. Team building activities can go wrong. This is the story of Harrison Kowiak. His mother will share the events leading up to the event that took his life at the age of 19 when pledging a fraternity in 2008. When adversity strikes, Lianne Kowiak will discuss “taking the high road” and leadership and what she is doing to keep students and parents informed about the dangers of hazing. Lianne Kowiak, Lkowiak@hotmail.com

Frat Chat: Honest Conversations About Being a Fraternity Man Room 203/204 | Program #117 | Health and Wellness

Be a Man. Frat versus Fraternity. What does it all mean? Maybe it’s time to have an open and honest conversation about what it means to be a man these days. Maybe it’s time for us to look at one another as resources rather than competition. Let’s move beyond the preconceived notions of what it means to be a man and truly talk about what it takes to become a man. Let’s be authentic. Let’s get real. Dan Faill, Elon University, dfaill@elon.edu

Is Title IX Making Sense to Your Chapter?

ICC 125| Program #118 | Self-Governance and Judicial Affairs

Often times, we hear administrators talk about the woes of Title IX like asking chapters to make sure they are properly educating the young men and women. In this session, we will have a detailed conversation on ways to help remind your chapter of its responsibilities on and off campus. Come hear how one campus worked with their student leaders to create a more Title IX competent campus of leaders.

Being Black in White Space: Surviving, Thriving & Inspiring Stacey Pearson-Wharton, @drstaceypw 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. | WHITE RIVER E Being a student at a predominately white institution can have its ups and downs. At times you may experience anger, frustration, selfquestioning, isolation, and other challenges. Although it may be difficult, you can not only survive but thrive in these environments. Using research and personal narratives, this workshop will delineate opportunities for success, strategies for avoiding failure and how to best engage in personal growth. This workshop will offer you practical lessons to hone the tools needed to thrive in and beyond college. Lastly, your membership in a Greek-lettered organization will be examined and how you and your chapter can continue the work of your founders and live out the mission of your organization by leading your campus to an culture that cultivates student success.

Self Love is More Than a Selfie: Membership Development, Retention & Mental Health

Ross Szabo, @rosseszabo 5:10 - 5:40 P.M. | White River F

Mental health challenges have quickly become one of the largest issues facing fraternities and sororities. You care about this issue, but aren’t sure how to address this topic. Fraternities and sororities can be the best place to provide support to the people who need it the most. It’s time to start accepting positive mental health as a vital part of membership development and sister/brotherhood. Members who feel a stronger emotional connection to each other are more likely to stay active in your chapter. This session will help you learn the best steps to reach out to brothers/ sisters and create a positive mental health environment. In this interactive conversation, you will learn about the reasons students don’t seek help, how to make mental health approachable and steps to develop effective coping mechanisms.

Sara Lowery, CAMPUSPEAK, saralowery90@gmail.com

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day at a glance

SATURDAY

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Saturday, February 6 Wake-Up & Workout w/ The Strong Movement

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | White River G-I

Order of Omega Case Study Informational Meeting

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | White River A

All teams interested in being in the Case Study Competition must sign up at Registration in Griffin Hall before Friday, February 5, at 8:30 a.m. All teams selected will be announced at the Opening Keynote on Friday and MUST attend the informational meeting.

Luncheons

Educational Sessions Block # 9

Please check with your advisor to ensure you are registered for the Student Luncheon.

See pages 59-62 for session descriptions.

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

NBGLC | White River E

Sponsored by Order of Omega.

Registration Open

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Study Lounge

Awards & Assessment Consultations for 2016 Applicants

8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Room 300 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

Have you ever seen an injustice that made you uncomfortable? Have you ever been too afraid to step up to an injustice? Are you ready to make a huge difference for others and for yourself? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you want to hear this keynote! Mike is on a mission to change the way individuals react when another human being, or group of people, are being adversely impacted by inappropriate, abusive, or unhealthy behavior. Mike believes in our ability to respond to bullying, hazing, fraud, drug/ alcohol abuse, relationship and sexual violence, discrimination, or any everyday life issue by going beyond our shame and fear to demonstrate courage.

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

Silent Auction Open

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Griffin Hall

You took the plunge and applied for awards this year. Now it’s time for the most important part of the Awards & Assessment process: feedback! Sign up for a consultation with one of our Awards & Assessment judges to get vital feedback on your binders.

2:10 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Rooms 105-108

Educational Sessions Block #7 2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. | Various

See pages 52-54 for session descriptions.

Town Hall Meetings 2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

This is an opportunity to voice your opinions and talk about the issues affecting your community with similar councils from across the country.

NBGLC | White River G-J Multicultural Greek | Room 302/303

Educational Sessions Block #8 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Various

See pages 55-58 for session descriptions.

Featured Speakers

Bidding will close at 2:00 p.m. sharp!

During Ed Block #8

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Various

Silent Auction Item Pick-Up

Educational Sessions Block #6 See pages 48-51 for session descriptions.

Dave Farrow | White River E Justin Jones-Fosu | White River F

Featured Speaker

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Griffin Hall Foyer

Jame Robilotta | White River GHI

3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | White River G-J

During Ed Block #6

Council Meeting Space

We are providing the space and opportunity for your delegations or individual councils to meet on-site. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fraternal Values Society Chartering Initiation

Delegations can charter a chapter of the Fraternal Values Society at #AFLVCentral during our onsite FVS Initiation, and can do so at a discounted rate of $200 (normally $500) plus individual initiation fees ($50 per member). Registration forms are in your delegation packet and must be fully completed upon arrival to the initiation.

Order of Omega Initiation

5:35 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. | Room 304/305

Honorary initiation is open to all graduate students and campus and national professionals that wish to become initiated into Order of Omega. Honorary Initiation fee is $20.00.

Recognition Banquet

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | JW Grand Ballroom

T-Shirt Auction

9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | White River E

For the seventh year in a row, AFLV is hosting a LIVE t-shirt auction as part of the Saturday night festivities. All proceeds will benefit students through AFLV’s scholarship program and other educational initiatives. Chapterspecific shirts as well as council, community, and other fraternity and sorority related shirts are up for grabs. Come bid and leave #AFLVCentral with new shirts to wear back on campus!

AFLV Party Hop

9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Griffin Hall

Bring your AFLV Central experience together with a final night full of music, laughs, and fun at the Party Hop. This event is traditionally is must-attend, so do not miss out!

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ed block 6, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m Can I See You In My Office?

Room 205 | Program #119 | Leadership Development

Fraternity and sorority leaders have many resources available through chapter advisors, inter/national organization staff and volunteers, and on-campus resources. One of these resources could be developing a relationship with the fraternity and sorority professional. Developing open lines of communication and an effective working relationship with the fraternity and sorority advisor can often assist chapter and council leaders in advancing new initiatives and create new opportunities. This session will provide participants information on how to develop a strong working relationship with your campus fraternity and sorority advisor. Carolyn Whittier, Valparaiso University, carolyn.whittier@valpo.edu Thad Doyle, University of Akron, tmdoyle@uakron.edu

From TFM to TCM: Making the Move From Letters to Livelihood Room 206 | Program #120 | Life After College

Those precious four years have come and gone, and now what? Graduating doesn’t mean it’s over; it just means it’s time to put your skills to the test. You may not realize it just yet, but surviving recruitment season, planning the biggest philanthropy event on campus, and spoiling your little rotten has more value than just living up to the title that you possess. The time and energy you’ve invested into your organization will undoubtedly provide you with the transferable skills to set you apart from the rest in the workplace. In this collaborative session, we’ll go from “Total Frat Move” to “Total Career Move” by creating a 30-second pitch pulling you out of the stereotype of “just another frat-star millennial.” Alicia Koch, Groupon, alicia.v.koch@gmail.com

Talk Like TED - Or Even Better, Like You! Room 208 | Program #121 | Life After College

Do you have a message but can’t seem to deliver it? Does public speaking terrify you? Are you looking to improve your public speaking skills? We can help! You will have the opportunity to learn from two very different types of orators while getting to develop and practice delivering your message to the world. Our goal is for you to walk away with the confidence and skills to wow your audience! This interactive presentation will draw inspiration from personal experience as well as the best-selling book, Talk Like TED. Liz Morehouse, Alpha Sigma Phi, LMorehouse@alphasigmaphi.org Matt Mattson, Phired Up Productions, matt@phiredup.com

Extending the Possibilities: Does Your Campus Need Another NPC Sorority? Room 209 | Program #122 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Record breaking participation in recruitment? Chapter sizes at maximum capacity for space on your campus? Have a local sorority looking to affiliate with an inter/national sorority? Campus enrollment projections continuing to increase? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, perhaps it is time to look into extension. Come to this program to learn the National Panhellenic Conference process for extension as well as extension best practices. This session will also cover how as a council or Panhellenic chapter you can support a new interest group or colony once your campus has decided to go through with extension as well as how to handle a growing Panhellenic community. Jules Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, julia@npcwomen.org

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Ed Block 6, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m My Race Is Not My Ethnicity Is Not My Affiliation

Your Body Talks

Join us for a discussion about the relationship between ethnicity and race and how those factors can affect the experience of joining a fraternity or sorority in college. We’ll challenge stereotypes about which students join which organizations. This program will help students from diverse and multicultural backgrounds learn more about their social and ethnic identities and advocate for themselves with pride.

You can take a class to learn French, chemistry, yoga, but you can’t take a class to learn the language of your body. Your body is communicating with you 24/7. Are you paying attention? What does that headache mean? Or feelings of anxiety and being overwhelm you seem to always have? Why do you have to get sick to slow down and rest? In this keynote, Amber will teach you how to listen to what your body is saying. You will learn a specific skill set to foster this relationship so you can stop constantly fighting, denying, and ignoring your body and start celebrating it as the gift it is meant to be.

Room 308 | Program #123 | Social Justice

Natalie Rollan, Florida International University, nrollan@fiu.edu Shane Taylor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, staylor6@ncsu.edu

Building Community: We Are All in This Together, So Get Over Yourself! Room 309/310 | Program #124 | Fraternal Values

The value of community shapes our work, our goals, and our vision. Community is our “it” factor. It is a word we use to describe the group of students who come together under the name of fraternity/sorority life. It is our mission for students to see this word as a value rather than a noun. Building the value of community requires a culture shift. It is a slow and steady process of working with and for your campus community. Come learn how to make this happen on your community from a community that is making “it” work everyday! Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte, mguobadi@uncc.edu Bonny Shade, UNC Charlotte, Bonny.Shade@uncc.edu

The Millennial Myth

ICC 126 | Program #125 | Leadership Development

Only in her 20s, Kristen Hadeed possesses the experience of those twice her age. Her company, which began as a part-time way to earn extra cash in college, has grown into a pretty legit business with 500+ employees. How is it possible this millennial could start a successful company in college considering the negative stereotypes your generation is given? Inspired by her TED talk about millennials, Kristen is going to challenge you to prove other generations wrong. She will reveal the real reason these stereotypes exist, but more importantly will show you how to use the incredible power of brotherhood and sisterhood to overcome them. When you graduate, grades and majors are only a small portion of who you are. The thing that matters the most is the answer to this question: What makes you different? The answers may not be what you are expecting. Kristen Hadeed, CAMPUSPEAK, studentmaid@gmail.com

Brown and Black, Soror and Frat: The Relationships Between D9, Latino and MGC Organizations White River J | Program #126 | Fraternal Values

Should MGC and Latino organizations step and stroll? How can these culturally based fraternal organizations (CBFOs) support each other more effectively on campus? What can CBFOs do to educate the IFC and NPC community? These and many other “hot button topics” will be explored through this interactive and engaging presentation. By exploring the historical links between these organizations, the cultural contexts in which they were founded and their relevance today, the facilitator will share powerful action items that individuals, chapters and councils can take away to improve their respective campuses and communities.

Room 306 | Program #127 | Health and Wellness

Amber Krzys, bodyheart, amber@bodyheart.com

The Cultural Greek Legacy

Room 312 | Program #128 | Social Justice

We are all Greek because someone before us built a positive legacy. Over the years, the legacy of fraternity/sorority life has had its ups and downs. So the question is, where are you taking the fraternal community? Will your involvement leave it the same, worse than or better then when you joined? We will take a look at powerful stories of past and present. Stories of our founders who built the foundation. Stories of those who have nearly torn down our prestigious history. And the important questions of “What will your Story be? What will your Legacy be?” Through a discussion of the issues facing cultural Greek chapters we will look at how together we can accomplish many things, but only if we work together towards a common goal, like our founders did. Sam Centellas, OutSight Consulting, sam@centellas.org

Making Meetings Work For Everyone

Room 313 | Program #129 | Leadership Development

Have you ever been in a meeting that wasn’t working well? Remember how miserable that felt? Well, know it does not have to be that way. You can learn a few tips to run meetings that work for everyone involved— Introverts and Extraverts, Linear Thinkers and Relational Thinkers, Big Picture people and Details people. All of these differences show up in the room. You can learn to make meetings work for you instead of against you. Come and learn how with a few easy tips. Carol Linden, Effective With People, LLC, carol@effectivewithpeople.com

A Call to Action! Bystander Intervention

Room 302/303 | Program #130 | Risk Reduction and Management

On an average Friday night at someone’s apartment, or at an officially sponsored student organization event, these situations have the potential to expose a campus community to risk, either by personal choice, or by the actions of others. If these situations arise, it’s imperative the campus community is prepared to protect one another. Individually, without exposure to specific techniques, one may be inclined to think “someone else will step in”, “it’s not my place”, or a “you do you” mentality. This reactive mentality increases significant risks, and preventable harm. Risks exist, and how one manages them reflects their values and the strength of your community. Suzette Walden Cole, The Harbor Institute, swaldencole@theharborinstitute.com

Rasheed Ali Cromwell, The Harbor Institute, racromwell@theharborinstitute.com

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ed block 6, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m We Don’t Recruit?! NPHC Growth in the 21st Century

Drop the Drama!

As each new school year arrives, new students are enthusiastic about all the opportunities available to enhance their college experience. One of those opportunities is going Greek. However, on some campuses where students of color are not the majority, there are challenges in connecting new students with culturally-based Greek-letter organizations leading to increased membership in these organizations. This workshop will give practical tips and strategies applicable to membership growth in the 21st Century.

Drama. Aren’t you sick of it?! Think of the things dividing your organization. Too often they are caused by miscommunications and misunderstanding of what someone said or meant. Unaddressed, they grow and fester, corroding the bonds between members. What if we were willing and better equipped to have the honest, often difficult conversations? These “soft skills,” the ability to have difficult conversations; to confront others without negativity; and to receive critical feedback, are prized by employers. By developing these among your members now, you are not only improving your organization but also preparing your members for success in life. The resulting chapter culture will be more respectful, caring, safer, more welcoming and foster the familial bonds our founders intended.

White River A | Program #131 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Syreeta Greene, The Harbor Institute, sgreene@theharborinstitute.com

Hear Me Roar

Room 301 | Program #132 | Risk Reduction and Management

Sexual assault prevention is one of the most important topics on college campuses today. College aged women are four times more likely to be the victim of a sexual assault than any other time in their life, and one in six men will experience unwanted or abusive sexual experiences before age 18. In Hear Me Roar, Jennifer tackles sexual assault prevention with an empowering blend of statistics, stories, and personal safety and selfdefense tips to stand up and fight back. Through her interactive keynote, Jennifer gets men and women to talk about taboo issues like date rape, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault. She provides tips on how to be safe wherever you are, whether on social media, on a date, or even walking down the street. Jennifer Cassetta, Jennifer Cassetta, jennifer@jennifercassetta.com

Telling the Story of Sorority

White River C/D | Program #133 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

“Tell me about your sorority!” How would your members respond? Talking about our organizations, the stuff we do, and the commitments and expectations of membership are an important part of getting women to join our sororities. In this session from the recruitment experts at Phired Up, participants will learn to prepare their sorority members with compelling, emotional, and inspirational methods of communicating the value and values of their organization to potential members. Members need confidence and poise when they talk about their organization, and they need to emotionally connect with potential members and help those potential members imagine themselves as part of the chapter. Further, members need to know how to handle the most common concerns PNMs have about joining. There are proven ways to do this effectively, and this session will reveal those secrets. KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions, KJ@PhiredUp.com

What Should I Do? Overcoming Leadership Dilemmas ICC 125 | Program #134 | Fraternal Values

You know and live up to your values every day, but what happens when they clash with the best interests of the chapter? How will you handle situations where following the rules means straining friendships? What will you do when your personal values conflict with other community leaders? And how do you convince other members who think a bad decision is no big deal? Join us to learn a simple framework for examining and exploring ethical dilemmas, and leave new skills for making some of the most difficult decisions you will face as a leader. Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com Brittany Barnes, RISE Partnerships, brittany@risepartnerships.com

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White River B | Program #135 | Leadership Development

David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, stollman@campuspeak.com

Courage: Find Some

Room101/102 | Program #136 | Leadership Development

Do you want to make a difference in your chapter, on campus, in your life? We all do, and then life bumps into us and our desire fades. Your generation is blessed with intelligence and ability . . . the problem is finding the motivation and courage to lead in the face of great peer pressure. In fact, society has recognized this phenomenon and labeled your generation as the “Lost Generation.” This moniker need not stick or be accurate, however. This presentation provides a kick start in your life through discussions of sacrifice, values, priorities and perspective. The idea is that you need to find some courage right now! Corey Ciocchetti, CAMPUSPEAK, coreyciocchetti@gmail.com

Maintaining your Side Gig: Balancing Work & External Commitments Room 314 | Program #137 | For Professionals Only

Everywhere you look in our industry, 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. How can we best maintain our work while being successful on the side? It is important to cultivate outside outlets. It is even more important we’re 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 work flow. 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. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

Be a Peeta, not a Katniss

Room 311 | Program # | Public Relations

As Haymitch told Katniss in The Hunger Games, “You have to make people LIKE you.” Just as Peeta enchanted sponsors in the Capitol with his story, our organizations have to tell our stories to engage with many different audiences. During this session, you’ll learn tactics to boost your social media engagement and make people like your organization, both on Instagram and IRL. Hailey Rogers, Zeta Tau Alpha, hailey-rodgers@zetataualpha.org Monica Ceja, Zeta Tau Alpha, monica-ceja@zetataualpha.org

ed block 6, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m NPHC Girls Rock!

ICC 127 | Program #138 | Leadership Development

Today, more than ever, NPHC women have the opportunity to create, lead, and connect. Tish incites dialogue about labels the media, society, and often times, peers use to define African-American women. She empowers NPHC women to define themselves with respect, refinement and a positive self-image. Sorority membership offers tremendous opportunities for personal growth and development, which is why Tish focuses on empowering female student leaders to properly engage themselves in various social environments. These, along with other personal characteristics like developing personal accountability, participating in socio-cultural relevant programming, and maintaining healthy relationships, are explored to engage and challenge students to re-examine their behaviors in order to improve themselves and their effectiveness on campus. Tish Norman, CAMPUSPEAK, tishnorman1908@gmail.com

Farrow Instant Speed Reading

Room 313 | Program #139 | Academic Achievement

What good is speed reading if you don’t remember what you read? Do you avoid reading because it just takes too long? Want to avoid lastminute cramming? Created by Guinness World Record Holder Dave Farrow, in just one session learn how to instantly increase reading speed, improve reading comprehension and master studying. Individual results may vary based on starting speed and additional practice. Dave Farrow, Farrow Inc., dave@davefarrow.com

Dynamic Growth Strategies for Culturally-Based Fraternities & Sororities

Room 103/104 | Program #140 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Growth isn’t about giving away letters; it is about helping you find quality members and helping quality members find you. Organizations that want prestige, prominence, and a place atop the social ladder have only one way to get there—PEOPLE. In this session, participants will experience growth strategies for culturally-focused groups based on human connection and a systematic social networking strategy.

Leading Imperfectly: The Value of Being Authentic For Fraternity and Sorority Leaders James Robilotta, @JamesTRobo 10:45 - 11:45 A.M. | WHITE RIVER ghi Oh boy, another speech on leadership. Instead of waiting for the same clichéd leadership lesson, it’s time to be different. Let’s talk about who you are personally as a leader. As humans, we can’t learn things from people who are perfect, we can only learn things from people who are imperfect. So, it is time to own who you are, so you can be real to others and lead through your faults. This deep, but hysterical, keynote will leave you feeling introspective about the person you show to others. It will show you how being more authentic actually inspires open communication, forms tighter bonds, and causes members to be more present. We need to talk about you before we can talk about us, so let’s discuss where you struggle and succeed to make you a more efficient and effective authentic leader for your council and chapter.

Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, Tina@PhiredUp.com

Make Your Mark

Room 304/305 | Program #141 | Community Service & Philanthropy

What kind of mark are you making on your organization, Greek community, school, city or the world? Do you ever feel like you could be doing more but just not sure how? This session will cover multiple topics related to leadership, service, and philanthropy, something all Greek organizations value. Come learn about servant leadership, best practices in philanthropic events and a hands-on activity for the kids of St. Jude. Katie Foster, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Katie.Foster@stjude.org, Chase Simpson, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Chase.Simpson@stjude.org

The hart institute For social event planning 10:45 a.m.- 5:40 P.M. | ICC 123/124 Maybe it’s time for the leaders in our communities to get on the same page; have hard conversations, become educated and embrace that YOU are the change agents of the fraternity and sorority community. As a result of the Hart Institute edition for community leaders, participants will engage in a community conversation around problems in the area of risk management. They will achieve a better understanding around the framework of stages of change, harm reduction, and brain development. Those who attend will develop a common understanding of the FIPG Risk Management Policy around alcohol and drugs. Ultimately, participants will learn how to create safe events in compliance with the policy through event planning and prevention resources. Pre-registraiton is required for The Hart Institute.

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ed block 7, 2:10 - 3:10 P.M. Marketing Excellence for IFC Leaders

Room 205 | Program #142 | Public Relations

It’s 2015. Not 1988. A messy pile of wrinkled tri-fold brochures sitting on table (covered by a wrinkly flag) in front of a piece of poster-board with fraternity letters scrawled across it as though it was a 4th grade art project isn’t cutting it anymore. There are some basic marketing strategies absolutely every IFC simply must know about. The NIC and its partner, Innova Marketing, Inc., have built specific recommendations and resources to help 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. This session will provide the marketing advice and support IFCs deserve.

Brendan Nusbaum, Innova Marketing, Inc., brendan@innovagreek.com Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, Jason@NICindy.org

How Can We Be Friends If My Students Hate Me? Surviving the Graduate Assistantship Room 206 | Program #143 | For Professionals Only

Being in a graduate assistantship can be the best and worst time in your professional career. You are discovering who you are professionally and finding the balance between your former life as a rockstar student leader and the rockstar professional you want to be. How can you make the tough calls? How do you create balance? What habits should you leave behind? What skills do you need to work on? Are you positioning yourself to be a great professional. Advice will be given and tough questions will be answered. Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte, mguobadi@uncc.edu Shelly Brown Dobel, North Carolina State University, sbdobek@ncsu.edu

Stop Apologizing! Let Your Confidence Shine

Room 208 | Program #144 | Leadership Development

As women, we have a natural tendency to apologize when an apology isn’t necessary, to push our ideas aside to give space to a louder voice, and to question our ability to lead when we don’t have all the experience requested. While society has placed many hurdles in front of us, we often place the highest hurdles on ourselves. This session will take an honest look at the challenges standing in our way of being confident in who we are and what we bring to the table and instead dare us to be brave, stand tall, and let our leadership light shine. Becky Soderholm, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, bsoderholm@alphaxidelta.org Grace Bova, Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity, gbova@alphaxidelta.org

It Is My Business: Bystander Intervention Training

Room 301 | Program #145 | Risk Reduction and Management

This interactive presentation will provide participants with the ability to gain knowledge about the intersection between alcohol and sexual assault, learn what it means to be a bystander, understand why it can be difficult to intervene but important to do so, and discuss techniques to safely and effectively intervene. Additionally, participants will learn how they can adapt and utilize the presentation to meet their individual institutional, chapter, and organization requirements. Levi Harrel, Oklahoma City University, ljharrel@okcu.edu

Membership Reviews: Effective or Are We Just Delaying the Inevitable? Room 209 | Program #146 | For Professionals Only

Membership reviews, also known as reorganizations, have become an increasingly popular option for national organizations and universities as a sanction for chapters. Are membership reviews effective? What practices or methods really work with these difficult and often emotional interventions? Your presenters, who have participated in over 150 membership reviews combined, will share their experiences, suggestions and recommendations in this fast-paced review. The prevailing philosophy in this session will be: if you’re going to do a review, then do it right. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., David.Westol@gmail.com Andy Robison, Purdue University, Andy.Robison@gmail.com

Blurred Lines: Identifying and Understanding Sexual Harassment Room 306 | Program #147 | Social Justice

An interactive facilitated program, Blurred Lines, was created to have individuals examine their thoughts and feelings about sexual harassment. The program will require students to become reflective and analyze past experiences in order to grasp the severity and prevalence of sexual harassment on college campuses. Within this safe space, students will discuss their different views respectfully while learning from their fellow colleagues. In addition, we’ll discuss the vital role members of Greeklettered organizations can play in increasing awareness and reducing the number of cases on college campuses. Through active participation, you’ll leave this session with a greater understanding and resources to educate your chapter and college community on sexual harassment. Caitlyn East, Eastern Illinois University, ceeast@eiu.edu Nicolas Wright, Eastern Illinois University, nwright@eiu.edu Colton Janes, Eastern Illinois University, cdjanes@eiu.edu

Life is a Game of Thrones: Exploring the Connection Room 308 | Program #148 | Leadership Development

Are you an intense Game of Thrones fan? After watching an episode, do you ever have the feeling of, “I’m a visionary like Daenerys or commanding as Jon Snow,” but you are unsure how these traits relate to your fraternal experience? In the session, we’ll discuss how the different leadership qualities of your favorite characters impact their world and the connect to ours. But forewarning, spoilers will come up during our dialogue. I invite you to learn how your leadership style might connect with today’s biggest television show in a fun and interactive way! Shane Taylor, UNC-Chapel Hill, staylor6@ncsu.edu

Values: The Foundation of Leadership

Room 311 | Program #149 | Leadership Development

Are you a new leader or leader wanting to develop a strong foundation for your leadership? This session will help you strengthen your leadership skills. You will reflect on the values guiding your leadership and identify your core values as a leader. With your peers, you will explore the characteristics and traits of the role models you look to for mentoring and guidance and come together to identify the most important qualities of a leader. Ultimately, you will be challenged to create a personal leadership statement to commit to the type of leader you aspire to be. Jennifer Morales, Kennesaw State University, stacey@campuspeak.com

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Ed Block 7, 2:10 - 3:10 P.M. Transcending Inclusion, Building Community

Buy In or Get Out!

People everywhere are losing their sense of community. Whether ready or not, the country around us is embroiled in impassioned debates. Sororities and fraternities are aptly situated to influence the conversation, but how are we choosing to respond? Are we perpetuating oppressive structures plaguing us? Are we leaders in creating a loving, shared future for all people? Or are we standing idly by? When we struggle to simply overcome being from different councils, how can we feel confident to take on the challenges of the world? Drawing from critical concepts in Peter Block’s, “Community,” we will invite participants to reframe the conversation and focus on the power of possibility.

Held back by chapters who don’t get it and don’t care? Members who are there for the wrong reasons? Fighting? Cliques? Apathy? Poor appreciation for ritual, service, and scholarship? What if good leaders could spend more time actually leading, rather than just cleaning up the problems and dealing with negative images made by those who don’t get it. Well it’s time to tell them to either buy in or get out! David will say what you wish you could. His message will inspire those that care about the core values of fraternity/sorority life: fellowship, service, leadership and scholarship. It will touch on topics ranging across all major issues facing today’s members. He will challenge your members to embrace the best and get rid of the rest.

Room 313 | Program #150 | Social Justice

Charles Andrean, Iowa State University, candrean@iastate.edu Janine Myers, Loyola University Chicago, jmyers4@luc.edu

All That’s Greek Ain’t Gold: Perceptions vs. Reality Room 314 | Program #151 | Chapter Management

Appropriate branding of an organization plays a vital role in the achievement and longevity of any business. How is your current brand being perceived? Are you satisfied with that perception? The standards we have for our organizations are shown externally by our actions, visual representation, social interactions, and behaviors. If our performance as a member of a Greek-letter organization does not meet the standard of excellence our founding members established, why are we then confused when we only get asked to perform at the step shows? This session dives into the misconceptions of the Black Greek Identity, how we promote the standards we are founded upon, and how we make that standard our reality. Steven Johnson, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, stevenj@smu.edu Alicia Gilbert, Purdue University, aliciagilbert@purdue.edu Laura Peete, Eastern Illinois University, lnpeete@eiu.edu

I’m sorry! Who do you think you are?: Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out Room 101/102| Program #152 | Leadership Development

Confronting members on issues, behaviors and other performance related matters, can make for challenging situations for all of the parties involved. In most instances, it’s not what you say, but how you say it making the difference between war and peace. In this session, we will explore communication and confrontation techniques, ways to proactively prevent negative results, tips on minimizing the impact to the group, and recommendations for the post-confrontation follow-up. Suzette Walden Cole, The Harbor Institute, swaldencole@theharborinstitute.com

Recruiting Quality & Quantity: The Sorority Experience

Room 103/104 | Program #153 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Learn the proven recruitment structure that has doubled and tripled chapters in only a semester! This system is guaranteed to provide success for you just as it has for thousands of other chapters. Real recruitment isn’t about ‘stalking’ freshmen we don’t know, but it is about targeted networking with women we should call sisters. Our system of values-based, year-round recruitment emphasizes building authentic relationships with high-quality students on your campus. Quality and quantity are not mutually exclusive. Learn how to get both!

White River C/D| Program #154 | Fraternal Values

David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., stollman@campuspeak.com

Creating an Effective and Meaningful Judicial Process for your IFC Room 304/305 | Program #155 | Council Management

Does your Judicial Board need help in understanding their purpose, appropriate sanctions, or how to be effective and efficient? The presenters will introduce a number of ways in which your IFC Judicial Board and IFC community can be more effective in preventing negative behavior. These include educational initiatives such as active bystander training and communication of community standards. This session is geared toward IFC leaders and community members interested in learning how to use their Judicial board in an effective and meaningful ways. Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, devin@nicindy.org Dan Greenebaum, North-American Interfraternity Conference, dtg@nicindy.org

Inspire Integrity: Chase An Authentic (Greek) Life ICC 127| Program #156 | Fraternal Values

What legacy do you want to leave in college? What about in your fraternal community? Have you pondered your passion in life? Are you more of a doormat or more of a jerk? Does your bluntness hurt people’s feelings or do you tell white lies and have to wiggle your way out? This inspiring discussion encourages the audience to orient their moral compasses towards an integrity-filled life. Audience members leave ready to develop character, hone virtues, set priorities and gain a big-picture perspective. They are encouraged to listen, laugh and think a little more each and every day. Most importantly, they are motivated to inspire integrity. Corey Ciocchetti, CAMPUSPEAK, coreyciocchetti@gmail.com

You Don’t Need a #Hashtag: How Councils Can Maximize Social Media Marketing ICC 128 | Program #157 | Public Relations

#AFLVCentral attendees: do your #Fraternity #Sorority leaders know how to do a professional, successful, social media campaign? Maybe coming up with the coolest #hashtag isn’t quite enough. Learn how to build and execute a fantastic social media marketing campaign focused on growth. Inspired by one of the best selling business books of the year, and one of the most asked questions from council leaders, “Do you have any good ideas for a hashtag for our community?” #MustAttend #ReThinkGreek #GameChanger #Fun Matt Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc., Matt@InnovaGreek.com

Caitlin Roberts, University of North Georgia, caitlin.roberts@ung.edu Laurel Peffer Price, LaunchPoint, price@launchpointsolutions.org

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Naysayers, Crickets & Whiners: Dealing with Difficult People

You can choose to make a difference every day as a bystander. This overview of bystander intervention and confrontation will give you the tools you need to intervene in challenging situations involving hazing, sexual violence bullying, drug/alcohol abuse, eating disorders and discrimination. We all know confrontation can be uncomfortable, but it does not need to be daunting. In this session we will learn how to use intervention to effectively make a change in a friend’s life. You will leave this session equipped with techniques to help you help others and take an active role as a bystander.

You have some great ideas for taking fraternity/sorority life to a new level, but there’s one problem standing in the way: your members. Naysayers will try to shoot down every new idea, whiners might complain about all the hard work, and crickets will stare blankly into space and say nothing. You will hear things like, “we’ve always done it this way,” “that’s dumb,” or “I don’t have time.” As a leader, your success is not determined by these challenges, but by how you respond to them. Join us for a fun and empowering session to gain techniques for working with difficult people.

White River B| Program #158 | Risk Reduction and Management

Bonny Shade, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, stacey@campuspeak.com

It’s Handled: Working on the NPC Judicial Process

ICC 125 | Program #159 | Self-Governance and Judicial Affairs

It would be great if we could take care of problems with just a few phone calls and favors. Unfortunately, the real world is a little messier, and in the case of a College Panhellenic, requires a specific process to deal with issues that arise. Join the National Panhellenic Conference as we provide an overview of the College Panhellenic judicial process, focusing on how to get your board up and running and how to handle any violations that may arise. Jules Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, julia@npcwomen.org

Room 309/310 | Program #160 | Leadership Development

Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com

A Bigger Pie: How Collaboration Can Help Us Be Better & Bigger White River A| Program #161 | Leadership Development

Would you rate the fraternities/sororities on your campus as being more competitive or collaborative? What about the councils? If your campus is like mine was, the fraternities and sororities may get along on the surface, but behind closed doors there are divisive rivalries and unhealthy competition. Sometimes people don’t even know why they don’t like a specific chapter. Your campus may not have embraced an appreciation for collaboration and how it can help all parties. Learn how to integrate effective collaboration, how to grow the percentage of Greeks on campus, and how to change a potentially toxic culture. Justin Jones-Fosu, CAMPUSPEAK, justin@justininspires.com

Improv Your Chapter

ICC 126 | Program #162 | Leadership Development

Improv comedy and leadership? There are more similarities than you may expect. Listening, commitment, and connection are three crucial rules of improv and of being a fraternity or sorority member. Attendees of this high-energy and active program will have the opportunity to participate in a number of improv comedy exercises highlighting critical listening and the importance of support in their chapters and councils. Note, you do not have to be funny to come to this session, but you do have to want to engage. James Robilotta, CAMPUSPEAK, jtrobo@gmail.com

Diversity in Disability: Creating an Inclusive Recruitment Process for People with Disabilities

Town Hall Meetings 2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. This is an opportunity to voice your opinions and talk about the issues affecting your community with similar councils from across the country.

NBGLc | White RIver G-J Multicultural greek | Room 302/303

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Room 312 | Program #163 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

What does the phrase “diversity and inclusion” really mean to you and your organization? Does that mean diversity in race and ethnicity? In sexual orientation? In background and in upbringing? What about diversity in people with disabilities? In this session, we will discuss the challenges and barriers in recruiting people with disabilities on your campus and ways to bring the conversation back to your organization. By collaborating with peers, you will have the opportunity to engage with other chapter leaders to talk through strategies in engaging a community of individuals who may have never thought about fraternity or sorority as an option for them – but could be your next chapter leader. Alicia Koch, Groupon, alicia.v.koch@gmail.com Alexandra Rodriguez, alexarod21@sbcglobal.net

Ed Block 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where’s the Line?

Room 205 | Program #164 | For Professionals Only

Why do students feel like everything is hazing? How do we get past the vicious cycle of common rationalizations and “what if” arguments to something more productive? The problem is not the student or the issue, but how we approach the topic. By changing our frame of reference from the policy to the larger psychosociological phenomenon and from a behavioral to a situational perspective, we can make more progress in hazing prevention. Attendees will leave the session with a simple, 1-page resource and new skills to guide more productive conversations about hazing. Dan Wrona, RISE Partnerships, dan@risepartnerships.com

Complexion for the Protection: NPHC Chapters at PWI’s Room 206 | Program #165 | Chapter Management

At today’s universities, historically Black Greek-letter organizations have lost sight of the vision in which they were founded. Particularly at predominantly white institutions, NPHC organizations are not thought to add any value to a student’s experience. Often times, black Greek students perceive they receive very minimal to no support from staff at PWI’s. In this session, you will learn how to regain the vision for your chapter to have a positive impact on your campus. You will also learn how to establish connections with key resources and stakeholders on your campus to ensure your chapter is successful. Attendees will also share experiences in Black Greek-letter organizations to talk about best practices at different institutions. DeAnte’ Smith, Southeast Missouri State University, dmsmith@semo.edu Zach Thomas, Queens University, thomasz@queens.edu

From Frills to Fabulous 2.0

Room 208 | Program #166 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Panhellenic formal recruitment can be stressful. The timing, the planning, and the execution can all be very draining for leaders and members alike. However, what if there was a way to lessen the stress and focus on finding the best individuals for our organizations? That’s where no frills recruitment comes in. This session will focus on how councils and chapters can identify and move away from the distraction of frills to values-based potential new member focused recruitment practices. Brittany Barnes, Purdue University, bnbarnes@purdue.edu

I am More Than a Girl: Language & Female Empowerment in Fraternal Organizations Room 301 | Program #167 | Social Justice

How does the language we use and hear constantly in fraternal organizations, like calling members “girls” and new members “babies”, determine the treatment we expect? Language has power over perception. The purpose of this workshop is to help sorority women change the culture of their communities and empower their members with intentional language choices. We will examine and discuss the language currently used throughout fraternal communities and the popular media. We will discuss how the perceptions of ourselves and others are impacted by language. We will facilitate activities female leaders can use to help utilize the power of language to change the conversations we are having as sorority women. Amanda Oller, Iowa State University, grknmgc@iastate.edu DeAnna Marguglio, Iowa State University, deannam@iastate.edu

Hand in Hand: Partnership Between Fraternity/Sorority Life & Multicultural Initiatives Room 306 | Program #168 | Social Justice

The Ball State Multicultural Center aims to assist in educating the campus community on issues regarding race and diversity. The center also wants all students, regardless of background, to enjoy the services they offer. Many times on our campuses, there is over programming. When you collaborate, you are able to reach a wider audience and share more resources. Fraternity and Sorority Life worked with the Multicultural Center to come together and start important conversations about diversity and how to move forward as a campus. You will be provided ideas on when collaboration is needed and what we can do as fraternity and sorority members do to support multicultural initiatives on our campuses. Guillermo Flores, University of Houston, gjflores@uh.edu Bobby Steele, Ball State University, bdsteele@bsu.edu

No One Reads Captions

Room 308 | Program #169 | Public Relations

People are scrolling the feed faster than ever. Your content needs to stand out to get your message across (we’re surprised you’re even reading this description). Great visual content—particularly on social media—can help you engage your audience and build your organization’s brand. Join us to learn what you need to start creating better visuals and how you can market your chapter or community more effectively. Monica Ceja, Zeta Tau Alpha, monica-ceja@zetataualpha.org Hailey Rogers, Zeta Tau Alpha, hailey-rogers@zetataualpha.org

Can We Talk About It & Be About It? Thoughts & Strategies on Hazing Prevention Room 311 | Program #170 | Risk Reduction and Management

Have you ever been faced with the predicament that everything your chapter decides to do for new member education looks like hazing? Do you want to try and make safer programs for your chapter’s new member process that are authentic to your organization? In this interactive, discussion-based session, participants will understand what the definition of hazing is and how eliminating it from their chapter’s operation can increase their success. Session participants will leave with tools to help their campus develop new safe new member education activities. Kevin Saberre, University of Texas at Dallas, revsaberre@gmail.com

Time Out: It’s About You

Room 312 | Program #171 | Health and Wellness

“Class. Work. Study. Internship application. Campus activities meeting. Call mom. Chapter meeting. Write a paper. Did I eat today? Wait. What is today? What am I doing?” In fast-paced life of a student leader, who has time for self-care? Let alone the time to do a little soul searching. It can be difficult to find time to intentionally focus on you. In the spirit of efficiency, we will share ideas for personal growth in the format of a BuzzFeed article. As a result of your time with us, you’ll walk away with a plan for your own personal growth and development. Liz Morehouse, Alpha Sigma Phi, LMorehouse@alphasigmaphi.org Matt Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu

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Facilitation 101: Skills for Chapter Leaders Room 209 | Program #172 | Chapter Management

Welcome to chapter and council leadership! It’s now up to you to lead meetings, educate your members, and work collaboratively with your community. Feel prepared? Not sure? That’s ok! This program will help you learn to be a facilitator instead of an agenda reader. Facilitators engage their group in conversation that stays on track, builds buy in, and values everyone’s voice. Come learn about how you can use facilitation skills to help improve your chapter meetings, be more prepared to lead educational programs for your members, and speak to that crowd of prospective members. Emily Britt, University of Kentucky, emily.britt@uky.edu Todd Rotgers, Phi Gamma Delta International Fraternity, trotgers@phigam.org

Managing My Mega-Chapter

Room 313 | Program #173 | Chapter Management

Serving as a leader for a chapter with over 150 members comes with unique challenges and sometimes leadership just isn’t enough. Understanding a few basic management strategies can reduce the stress of leading a mega-chapter and allow leaders to focus more time on building long term brotherhood and sisterhood. In this session, participants will discuss the difference in leadership and management as well as engage with peer leaders to discover best management practices for mega-chapters. Megan Steely, University of Arkansas, meganf@uark.edu Ashley Bloxom, University of Arkansas, akbloxom@uark.edu

From Wishing to Reality: Recruitment 101 for Culturally Based Group

Room 309/310 | Program #174 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

You wish you had bigger intake/pledge classes/lines? You wish you had standing room only for your Interest Meetings/Informationals? Are you cultivating membership or just wishing and praying people will come to your organization? Stop thinking old school and learn about the new school ways of building your potential membership pool, connecting with your market, and getting the quality membership you have always wanted. We recruit, get over yourself. Come learn how to make it happen. Michelle Guobadia, UNC Charlotte, mguobadi@uncc.edu

Building Stronger Chapters & Counsels Through Authenticity Room 101/102 | Program #175 | Health and Wellness

In 2011, Shaun posted a video to YouTube of him dancing to Madonna’s “Vogue” at his bar-mitzvah. The video went viral and he was featured on the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel and Ellen. The reaction to the video can be attributed to Shaun’s ability to be authentic. College students join fraternities and sororities to find a place to belong with people who share similar values. But the most important element of strong sororities and fraternities is a member’s ability be true to who they are. In this program, Shaun takes you on a journey empowering you to look inward. You will gain practical tools to improve recruitment, increase retention, participate more meaningfully in philanthropy and inspire members to live their truth. Shaun Sperling, CAMPUSPEAK, shaunsperling@gmail.com

The Strong Black Woman is Dead

Room 203/204 | Program #176 | Health and Wellness

The Strong Black Woman (SBW) is an iconic concept in the African American culture serving as the backbone of families, faith communities and even sororities. While these SBWs are like superwomen, it is common for them to have private pain and experience a lack of support. This workshop will celebrate, define and explore the positive and negative impact of the Strong Black Woman syndrome. In particular, the workshop will assist in developing healthy relationships, and greater physical and mental well-being. Lastly, participants will learn how to set better boundaries, fire your inner critic, and self-compassion. Stacey Pearson-Wharton, CAMPUSPEAK, branden@campuspeak.com

9 Power Moves for Undergraduate D9 Councils White River A | Program #177 | Council Management

Does it seem like your Divine Nine (NPHC) council just can’t come together? Are you unsure of the purpose of an D9 council on your campus? Often times, D9 executive board members are relatively new to both their organization and to the Divine Nine, which creates a steep learning curve in understanding how to rally all the member organization to work collaboratively and build true unity. This session will provide nine strategies to help create a stronger foundation for your council on campus that leads to greater impact. Syreeta Greene, The Harbor Institute, sgreene@theharborinstitute.com

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#Turnup, #Kickbacks, #Mixology: What Greeks Should Know About Risk Management

White River C/D | Program #178 | Risk Reduction and Management

Student-hosted parties, known as a “Kickback” fulfill several functions critical to shaping campus culture, but little do many Greek organizations have plans to avoid potential risky outcomes to attendees. This program will teach alcohol risk-reduction strategies, bystander intervention and safe party management techniques for chapters. This program will show members how to implement the harm reduction skills and knowledge learned, and to what extent, in actual party situations. It will also address how help-seeking attitudes and bystander behaviors are affected by appropriate risk management plans. Shawnte Elbert, IUPUI, Smelbert@iupui.edu

Alcohol Skills Training Program: NBGLC/MGC Edition ICC 127 | Program #179 | Health and Wellness

Let’s be honest, the turn up can be real; but as culturally based groups, we are often forgot about when it comes to the risk reduction conversation. Things like FIPG, Third Party Vendor, and crazy, large, movie-like house parties are just not our style. This presentation will teach you how to engage your members in a conversation about the turn up in all areas from the pre-planning to the actual event. Learn how to drink in a smart and safe way and leave with tools on how to educate your chapter. Bonny Shade, UNC Charlotte, bonny.shade@uncc.edu

Masculinity Among Men of Color

Room 304/305 | Program #180 | Leadership Development

Designed for college men related to gender and sexual identity. This workshop focuses on the ways in which manhood and masculinity exist within communities of color, understanding cis-gender and heterosexual male privilege and the role unconscious bias plays in creating barriers to more inclusive communities for men of color. Eddie Banks-Crosson, Collegiate Catalyst, ebankscrosson@collegiatecatalyst.com Jesse Mejia, Collegiate Catalyst, jmejia@collegiatecatalyst.com

Not Another Risk Management Program: Creative & Effective Ways to Address Issues ICC 126 | Program #181 | Risk Reduction and Management

Risk Management. Seen this presentation time and time again? Ready to copy your chapters’ slide show for the 4th time? Risk management may not be the most fun topic, but it is one of the most important. Teaching your chapters about risk management means learning how to creatively address this in an interesting way. Throughout this session, we will explore what it means to have an engaging risk management program, steps for audience engagement, and the worst things you can do when teaching risk management. Whether you’re your chapter’s risk manager, or your community is plagued with issues you don’t know how to address, this session will help you figure out how to productive educate on risk management. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

You Tried It: Developing Multicultural Greek Councils & Collaborations Across Communities Room 314 | Program #182 | Council Management

What is the challenge with creating a successful Multicultural Greek community? Success requires bravery and determination to not give up when things go wrong. Proposing change and suggesting new ideas for programming, chapter recruitment, fundraising and risk management can be a long process that can challenge any advisor, and at times, frustrate inspired student leaders. This session will share best practices for creating council structure and opportunities for collaboration between groups. We’ll also highlight student leaders who have taken ownership amongst of the change their councils will need to be successful in the short term and in the future. Vance Pierce, University of Illinois at Chicago, vpierce4@uic.edu Daera Jones, University of Illinois at Chicago, djones39@uic.edu Trejo Gonzalo, University of Illinois at Chicago, gtrejo4@uic.edu

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ed block 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Making Change Happen: Understanding How to Implement Your Action Plan White River B | Program #183 | Leadership Development

How many of you have left a leadership program or institute with amazing plans and ideas for the future, but nothing substantial ends up happening when you’re back on campus? Creating change is a journey, and we need to believe change is possible in order to reach our destination. However, we need action if we want things to be better in our organizations and communities. In this session, join the NIC staff to discuss the challenges related to making change happen, how you can renew your motivation for change, and develop strategies to combat the real reasons why many change efforts fail.

Farrow Method - Memory, Focus & Speed Learning Skills Dave Farrow, @TotalRecallMan 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. | White River E The Farrow Method for Memory and Focus Improvement, Speed Learning and Self-directed Learning is a brain-based system unlike any other, and it was created by Guinness World Record holder for Greatest Memory, Dave Farrow, to overcome his own ADHD, dyslexia and learning challenges. Using the Farrow Method, your failing members can pass, and your passing members can soar. Simple, fun and effective learning strategies from the Farrow Method will help you remember more in less time, with greater ease, and without repetition. You can study better, ace tests, and turn your life around for lasting success.

Respectivity: How Respect Can Grow Our Diversity IQ & Leadership Justin Jones-Fosu, @justininspires 3:30 - 4:30 P.M. | White River F

When was the last time you were disrespected? How did you react, and how did it make you feel? What about the last time your were respected and valued? What if you could help the members in your organization/council to feel more of the latter? Research has shown people who feel greater levels of respect and value actually are more engaged, more productive, and can contribute more to the innovation and creativity of the organization. In this presentation, you will be able to see why the foundation of Everyday Diversity is really a level of respect. You will learn the Listen, Learn, LEAD model to effectively engage and create a culture of respect within your fraternity/sorority and/or council. You will also be more willing to take responsibility to communicate differences respectfully. This presentation is hilarious, honest, and amazingly practical.

Council Meeting Space

3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | White River G-J We are providing the space and opportunity for your delegations or individual councils to meet on-site. During Educational Block #8 and #9, White River G-J will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis for delegations/councils.

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Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, devin@nicindy.org

When Formal Recruitment Ends: How to Actually COB ICC 127 | Program #184 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Inevitably, at some point in your sorority experience, your chapter or a chapter(s) on your campus will need to COB. Our natural tendency is to recreate the formal recruitment experience. We end up hosting event after event after event. Our members get worn out and frustrated, we run out of money, and our chapters needing to recruit never end up getting to their goal. COB doesn’t have to be that hard or painful. There’s a better way. Let us show you the a relationship-focused and values-based system that takes less time, less money, and less members. Tina VanSteenbergen, Phired Up Productions, Tina@PhiredUp.com Brittany White, Phired Up Productions, Brittany@PhiredUp.com

The First Amendment vs. Racism: Who Wins? ICC 125 | Program #185 | Fraternal Values

The First Amendment right to freedom of speech has been challenged on a number of campuses, and those cases often involve our GLOs. From racist songs to the Confederate flag to party themes, costumes and signage there has been no shortage of issues and controversy. What is “protected speech”? Why can a private institution impose rules a public institution can’t even consider? And what is our role as fraternity and sorority members in this highly publicized and sensitive issue? We will review the First Amendment and cases involving GLOs as well as discuss our responsibilities to and with each other. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., David.Westol@gmail.com

Your Major Doesn’t Matter: What Employers Really Want & How to Be It Room 103/104 | Program #186 | Life After College

Research is telling us top employers don’t really care what your academic major is, just that you have a degree. They don’t really pay attention how good your GPA is or what school you went to, either. What employers are really looking for is leadership and social skills, the ability to engage in meaningful and thoughtful conversation, and a level of excellence in social abilities. Well, that’s good and bad news because as you many already have realized, you didn’t take a class called “Making Friends 101” in college. Don’t worry, Phired Up has all the stuff you’ll need to make a great impression, ace the interview, and land the job you want through a new level of Social Excellence. Jessica Gendron Williams, Phired Up Productions, Jessica@PhiredUp.com

Ed Block 9, 4:50 - 5:20 p.m.

From Quarter-Life Crisis to a Meaningful Life

Mythbusters: Fraternity Expansion

Graduating college without knowing what’s next can be scary. But choosing something you don’t believe in can put you on the wrong path from the start. Only by discovering your true self, can you choose to live a life aligning with your personal values to reach your full potential and make a positive impact. Bestselling author, Smiley Poswolsky, offers inspiring lessons for millennial students to build a life based on meaning. He talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with believers, asking for what you want, discovering what’s meaningful to you, developing a healthy relationship with social media, building a supportive network of mentors, and how to hustle with intention to achieve your goals. Through his exciting and engaging talk, students will learn how to find meaning in the 21st century.

There are a lot of myths that exist about Fraternity Expansion. As an IFC Officer or chapter member, it’s your responsibility to know what is true and false. Come learn from two professionals as we take a look at the 10 most common myths, explain the NIC’s position on Open Expansion, IFC’s role in expansion, share the research on expansion, and help you be more informed to make decisions about expansion in the future. Regardless of whether your campus is open, closed, or considering expansion, you won’t want to miss this session!

Room 205 | Program #187 | Life After College

Adam Smiley Poswolsky, CAMPUSPEAK, aposwolsky@gmail.com

True Life: I am a NPHC Member Attending a PWI Room 206 | Program #188 | Council Management

The purpose of this program is to identify ways in which NPHC members can navigate through their institutes and maximize the potential of their council. We will be exploring stereotypes NPHC members face daily on a PWI, and the current health of the council on their individual campuses. Additionally, during our time we will identify ways to grow connections with administration and other students on campus. Please come with a willingness to learn and the ability to challenge the ideals all of us know as members of NPHC organizations, so we can grow together. Shane Taylor, UNC-Chapel Hill, staylor6@ncsu.edu

A Night to Forget: One Man’s Experience with Sex ICC 126 | Program #189 | Health and Wellness

Sexual assault is not just a women’s issue. It can affect all of us, even the most invincible of men. Listen to the real life stories of the presenter as he takes you through his college nights of fun, nights of mischief, and one night to forget. Dan Faill, Elon University, dfaill@elon.edu

Room 208 | Program #190 | Council Management

Dustin Page, Delta Chi Fraternity, dpage@deltachi.org Jason Hinson-Nolen, North-American Interfraternity Conference, jason@nicindy.org

Recruiting Quality & Quantity: The Fraternity Experience White River C/D | Program #191 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Learn the proven recruitment structure doubling and tripling chapters in only a semester! This system is guaranteed to provide success for you just as it has for thousands of other chapters. Real recruitment is about targeted networking with men we should call brothers. Our system of values-based, year-round recruitment emphasizes building authentic relationships with high-quality students on your campus. Quality and quantity are not mutually exclusive. Learn how to get both! Shelly Brown Dobek, North Carolina State University, shelly_dobek@ncsu.edu David Stollman, LaunchPoint, stollman@launchpointsolutions.org

Untapped Resources: Engaging Your Stakeholders Room 301 | Program #192 | Chapter Management

Can you identify who the stakeholders of your organization are? All too often we look to those who have a vested interest in our organization as possible threats: Do they want to get us in trouble? What requirements are they going to add now? Imagine what could be accomplished by considering stakeholders as potential resources. What sponsorships or partnerships are available? What knowledge and experience can they offer? Come join the discussion on the benefits of engaging your stakeholders in a meaningful way. Kevin Bazner, Midwestern State University, stacey@campuspeak.com

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Purple Cows: Doing Different in a World of Same

Staying on top of social media is a feat many strive to achieve, but few have time for. Public relations officrs and leaders often struggle with the implementation of the next greatest and latest trends. The concept of a brand is also difficult for chapters seeing a turnover in leadership once a year. This session is focused on current trends, how to coordinate all social media platforms, and creating a brand consistent with both your chapter and national organization. Effective management will also be addressed and an introduction of some tools to keep the chapter relevant on social media will be explored.

Do you think all of our fraternal organizations are essentially the same? Have you ever looked at a recruitment brochure, a chapter website, or another advertisement and thought, “If we just changed the colors and letters, that could be my organization?” In a world where so many groups are fighting for attention, you need to stand out. You need a Purple Cow. Learn to think differently about your chapter or council and develop strategies to stand out in a world of same.

Katie Brady, Missouri State University, brady009@live.missouristate.edu Emma Rapp, Missouri State University, rapp703@live.missouristate.edu

Perception is Reality

When Shade Goes Wrong: The Culture of Dissing in the NPHC Community

Does your organization have a social media strategy for responding to sticky situations? Are you capitalizing on all the benefits social media has to offer? We all know the phrase perception is reality. What your organization shares on social media affects the way your organization is perceived on campus. This interactive session brings together leaders to tackle the challenges social media presents on campuses and gives you the chance to collaborate with your peers to create a social media strategy to take back to your organization.

Room 311 | Program #193 | Public Relations

White River A | Program #194 | Public Relations

It is not uncommon to see or hear NPHC organizations publicly displaying their pride and love for their sorority or fraternity. Many times, this pride and passion felt toward one’s organization leads to the “friendly” dissing of another. Has this culture of dissing become too much? Is “shade” hindering the ways in which NPHC organizations attract potential members of quality, display council unity, and work together for the betterment of the campus community? In this session, participants will address the shade and discuss the issue of dissing within NPHC. Participants will gain understanding about the negative implications of dissing and learn about ways to put aside the shade and unify the community. Torrie Jackson, Florida Gulf Coast University, tbjackson@fgcu.edu

Critical Conversations for Change

Room 313 | Program #195 | Self-Governance and Judicial Affairs

It is no secret the bottom third of your chapter (or the bottom third of the organizations on your campus) are holding you back from reaching your full potential. But, how do we create opportunities for critical conversations around individual behavior and responsibility within the greater community? Restorative programming has to be a part of the plan when helping members get back on track after they’ve failed to meet expectations. This session will take a deeper look into how your chapter, council or campus based staff can assist in the development of members post-hearing. Harriette Baker, Texas Tech University, harriette.baker@ttu.edu

Breaking The Mold: Overcoming Challenges in NALFO/NMGC Recruitment Room 306 | Program #196 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

There is a trend among NALFO and NMGC organizations to recruit members whose ethnic/racial profile fit the organizations, without considering the whole individual and her/his compatibility with the mission and values of the organization. This session will address challenges faced by NALFO and NMGC organizations with their current recruitment practices. Participants will engage in an interactive discussion on ways to redesign their recruitment practices. Rafael Matos, William Paterson University, rafaelmatos2001@gmail.com

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Room 312 | Program #197 | Public Relations

Matthew Deeg, Hanover College, deeg@hanover.edu

Room 314 | Program #198 | Public Relations

Viancca Williams, University of South Florida, stacey@campuspeak.com

Creating Intentional Moments By Asking One Question. Why? White River B | Program #199 | Leadership Development

Does your chapter lack motivation? Are you pulling your hair out trying to get everything done? This session will help put your ambitions in proper prospective for you and your chapter members just by thinking differently about your chapter and its obligations, all by asking one question. Why? Sara Lowery, Salisbury University, salowery@salisbury.edu

How to Fail Like a Leader

Room 103/104 | Program #200 | Leadership Development

Shhhhh! Don’t say the F word. The four-letter taboo usually isn’t allowed in our leadership meetings, chapter gatherings, or on stage. So, we leaders usually don’t talk about it. But, debriefing failure can be a valuable exercise for a chapter, campus, or council. In this session, Sam Davidson, no stranger to failure, will share the four ways you as a leader can learn from failure to make sure your next endeavor is better than you could ever imagine. Sam Davidson, Catalyst, ssdavidson@gmail.com

Greek to Grad

Room 203/204 | Program #201 | Life After College

In this program, you’ll learn how to take your experiences in your organization and translate them into landing your dream job. With a competitive job market, it’s hard to stand out and show your true potential on a piece of paper. Jess will show you the ropes from resumes, interviews, internships, personal branding, social media, and ultimately, landing a job you love. In this program, you don’t just go through the exhausting motions of applying for jobs, you learn how to stand out and give yourself an edge on the competition. Jessica Ekstrom, CAMPUSPEAK, jess@headbandsofhope.com

Ed Block 9, 4:50 - 5:20 p.m. Can We All Shine? The Power of Collaboration

Room 302/303 | Program #202 | Leadership Development

This leadership development workshop provides a different perspective about collaboration and the benefits of using this powerful strategy. The perceptions about collaboration vary with some beliefs that use of this strategy signals internal structural weakness within the organization, the lack of being able to achieve sole organizational recognition for the work and/or success achieved and uncertainty about how to collaborate with other organizations. Deborah Catchings Smith, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., firstgrandantibasileus@sgrho1922.org

Get Some MGC Street Cred

Room 209 | Program #203 | For Professionals Only

This program is for the well intentioned fraternity/sorority advisor who wants to learn how to work better with their MGC/Cultural Greek Chapters. You know the theories, you have ideas that would probably work, you want to help, but you are constantly shut out. Why? Well, you need some street cred, and it takes time and specific attention to important details to make a meaningful connection. The cultural Greek organizations will respond and this workshop will give ideas and strategies to create the engagement and trust you are looking to build. Sam Centellas, OutSight Consulting, sam@centellas.org

Policies, Procedures and Governing Documents: Making Them Work For You Room 304/305 | Program #204 | Council Management

The National Panhellenic Conference has many policies and procedures as well as offers a number of governing document templates for use by a College Panhellenic. All of these were created to assist College Panhellenics in running more smoothly, with best practices in mind. Come to this session to get your questions about NPC policies, procedures and governing documents answered so you can help your Panhellenic implement them appropriately. Jules Schenk, National Panhellenic Conference, jules@npcwomen.org

Crisis/Incident Response: Are You Ready? ICC 125 | Program #205 | Public Relations

Does “calls were not returned,” “emails unanswered,” or a half-hearted apology or explanation with finger-pointing and “we didn’t intend” sound familiar? When a crisis or incident occurs, you will have hours, not days, to prepare a response for your chapter or community. In this session, we will prepare you for situations using actual cases, but you will craft your own responses and then share those with others. In addition, we’ll talk about legalities, qualified apologies, and managing the first 24 hours after a situation. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., David.Westol@gmail.com

Developing Successful Recruitment Counselors

Room 309/310 | Program #206 | Intake/Membership Recruitment

Participants will leave the program with the knowledge and skills to successfully recruit, select, and train recruitment counselors that will positively impact and streamline their recruitment process. Ashley Fitzpatrick, Southern Methodist University, alfitzpatric@smu.edu

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Ed Block 9, Time If Not Me, Then Who? Strategies for Confrontation ICC 128 | Program #207 | Leadership Development

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you had to intervene? You knew you had something to share but you were not sure how it would be received? Confrontation skills are some of the hardest things for leaders to develop. Learning how to navigate difficult dialogue with other leaders, members of your organizations, or even your adviser can make you a successful leader, especially if you can facilitate a positive outcome. Billy Boulden, Iowa State University, bboulden@iastate.edu

Breaking the Cycle

Affluence is Not a Requirement for Influence Jessica Abo, @jessicaabo 4:50 - 5:20 P.M. | White River E Jessica Abo learned affluence is not a requirement for influence when she was 16 and spearheaded a project to help the Thompson family, the first black family known to have sextuplets in the United States. Since then, Jessica has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for nonprofits by running marathons and her own charity events. Jessica’s efforts have supported tsunami victims, children with chromosome disorders and survivors of the Haiti Earthquake. Her most recent event helped people in need of a bone marrow transplant find a perfect match. Jessica’s keynote will empower students who are leading their fraternity or sorority, recruiting new members, planning a social activity, or organizing a philanthropy event. Jessica will share why you do not need to be the loudest person in the room to make a difference, and how even the busiest leaders can turn their campus into a community with small acts of kindness.

The Conference Must Bring About Consensus & Change Terrell Strayhorn, @tlstrayhorn 4:50 - 5:20 P.M. | White River F

In this dynamic, engaging keynote address, Strayhorn gives AFLV attendees an extended textbook definition of the word, conference, a formal meeting taking place over a few days and involves people with shared interests and values gathering to talk about something. But, he critically argues a useful conference should be more than a mere exchange of views and must lead to reaching a consensus, desired ends, and most of all committed change. Using a blend of vivid storytelling, hard stats, group engagement, and music, Strayhorn masterfully convinces audiences of his argument, illustrates core purposes of AFLV conferences, challenges audiences to reflect and find consensus in the purpose of fraternity life/values, and invites them to commit to making change where they are in the lives of students each day. Past audiences laugh and cry but leave inspired, motivated, and charged from Strayhorn’s unique blend of edutainment.

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ICC 127 | Program #208 | Chapter Management

Every organization and community has habits. Perhaps your organization plans the same philanthropy event each year, or you always partner with the same organization for events, or maybe your entire community can’t seem to start meetings on time. During this session, we will examine how habits play a role in our communities. We’ll learn strategies to help challenge and change habits and develop a clear action plan to change one of your organization or community habits. This session will give you the tools you need to spark meaningful changes within your organization. Kari Murphy, Ball State University, stacey@campuspeak.com

Being Your Brothers Keeper: Helping Men Process Sexual Violence Room 101/102 | Program #209 | Health and Wellness

On many campuses, there is a neglected population of sexual violence survivors. Research shows one in six men experience sexual assault before they turn 18. Sadly, this information is rarely discussed, and we don’t talk about how these experiences might manifest in our chapter members. With research showing college is the hardest time to reach these male survivors, how can our groups support them? Through this program, attendees will understand a less talked about side of sexual violence, how male survivors might react in college, and how to support all survivors. Further, this program will discuss how students can play an active role in preventing collegiate sexual violence through the cultures they create. Tim Mousseau, CAMPUSPEAK, timothy.o.mousseau@gmail.com

I Don’t Know How To Study

Room 308| Program #210 | Academic Achievement

Are you tired of hearing your members say, “My grades are low because I don’t know how to study?” Are your own grades not where you want them to be? By properly implementing these tips, combined with the knowledge of individual learning styles and forms of intelligence, organizations can expect to see an almost 10% increase in overall GPAs. This session will show you how to best manipulate your brain to maximize retention of data and prepare for examinations. Nelda Bailey, Texas Tech University, Nelda.bailey@ttu.edu

AFLV wants to assist your campus or organization to coordinate The Journey for you and your members. We take care of everything from location coordination, educational curriculum and site logistics to registration forms, administrative support and marketing. Learn more at thejourney.aflv.org

We intend to bring about compelling questions, powerful thinking, and revolutionary action to transform and bring relevance to work of the fraternal profession.

June 7 - 10, 2016 | Rocky Mountain National Park | Estes, CO | thegathering.a�lv.org

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Who’s who We know what you’re thinking: “Who’s Who? What do these people do anyway, and why are their names in the program book?” Beyond our conferences, AFLV is an association with many programs and events. It takes a team of our board of directors, 10 full-time staff members, volunteers, and committees to continue providing top-notch educational experiences and resources like AFLV Central, AFLV West, the Awards & Assessment process, Connections, AFLV sessions of The LeaderShape Institute®, The Journey, and much more. Thank you to everyone who continues to make AFLV a success!

Board of Directors Chair Parice Bowser University of Arkansas Vice Chair David Westol Limberlost Consulting Secretary/Treasurer Rick Barnes Rick Barnes Presents, Inc. Director Mike Hayes University of Chicago Director Tom Jelke T.Jelke Solutions Director Shannon Greybar Milliken Cleveland State University Director Caitlin Roberts University of North Georgia Director Lisa Fedler Swiontek Sigma Kappa Foundation Ex-officio Mark Koepsell AFLV

Central Office Staff

Executive Director Mark Koepsell Assistant Executive Director Ryan O’Rourke Director of Fraternal Fundraising & Development Aimee Ash Fraternal Values Society - Director of Chapter Services Mark Jasper Gehrke Meeting & Events Planner Susan Casey Marketing Manager Kelsey Turner Communications Coordinator Andrea Starks-Corbin Membership & Client Services Associate Kyle Moyer Educational Programs Specialist Claire Bailey Executive Assistant Vicki Dean

Conference Volunteer Team

Director of Awards & Assessment Ryan Hilperts Awards & Assessment Coordinator Sarah Cohen Director of Conference Educational Programs Jenny Levering Director of Conference Scripts & Staging Carol Nickoson Director of Multimedia & Creative Design Steve Whitby On-Site Registration/Conference Intern Coordinator Will Frankenberger Banquets & Catering Coordinator Kelly Jo Karnes Educational Programs Coordinator Zach Thomas Fundraising Coordinator Carrie Whittier Order of Omega Coordinator Jennifer Jones-Hall Silent Auction Coordinator Jessie Stinson Conference Standards Coordinator Elizabeth Doyle Educational Programs Coordinator Kate Steiner

National Black Greek Leadership Conference Committee Logistics Coordinator Angela King Taylor Logistics Coordinator Kelly Jo Karnes Logistics Coordinator Zach Thomas Conference Liaison Robert Page

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mark@aflv.org ryan@aflv.org aimee@aflv.org gehrke@aflv.org susan@aflv.org kelsey@aflv.org andrea@aflv.org kyle@aflv.org claire@aflv.org vicki@aflv.org

educational programs committee Jonathan Allen Jose Marroquin Nick Sutton Ellen Barlow A. Tayler Marshall Hannah Torrance Katie Berger Kathleen McDonald Ashley Dorris Koryna Bucholz Kelsey Morrissey Raven Whitley Alyssa Cannella Colleen Pace Danielle Wilcher Kevin Carey Jennifer Pierce Viancca Williams Leslie Cheromiah Kate Roessler Aubrey Winn Logan Davis Nicole Rowlett

Gettysburg College National Louis University Wingate University Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta Headquarters Canisius College Sigma Kappa Sorority DePaul University IUPUI Illinois Institute of Technology Delta Upsilon International Fraternity NC State University Bowling Green State University University of Missouri - St. Louis University of North Texas Ball State University University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of South Florida Texas State University Missouri State University Alpha Sigma Alpha University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Millikin University

Brittany Bowles Lindsey Dever Jarrod Rudd Anna Fredendall Jennifer Duncan Doug Russell Kaitlin Kirk Kyle Fowler Jessica Ryan Ashlee Canty Chris Graham Morgan Shiflett Ben Wright Kristen Kardas Megan Steely Lexie Leone Gina Keucher Sarah Suter Amanda Morales Landry Underwood Michael McPhee Michelle Guobadia

Coastal Carolina University University of Akron Queens University of Charlotte Bowling Green State University Arkansas Tech University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Rotary International The University of Mount Union University of West Florida Sigma Alpha Epsilon Florida State University Ball State University Miami University Ohio University University of Arkansas Miami University Wright State University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Queens University of Charlotte University of South Alabama Miami University University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Wittenberg University Indiana University Florida International University The University of Texas at El Paso Oklahoma State University Wright State University Eastern Kentucky University Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo University of Tennessee Ohio University Western Illinois University

Danielle Wilcher Brittany Bowles Alanna Hill Megan Steely Kathleen Drake Robert Marias Thad Doyle Dustin Struble Tayler Marshall Christopher Graham Donald Ables

University of North Texas Coastal Carolina University Illinois Wesleyan University University of Arkansas University of Missouri-Kansas City Radford University The University of Akron University of Kansas Alpha Gamma Delta Florida State University Middle Tennessee State University

AWARDS & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Carol Nickoson Sarah Cohen Ayana Wilson Kristy Pacheco Ann Reightler Gina Keucher Shante Hearst Kathryn O’Hagan Jennifer Pierce Kristen Kardas Tyler Havens

Undergraduate Interns

Kelly McMahon Alpha Gamma Delta University of West Florida Kayla Keith Zeta Tau Alpha IUPUI Lindsay Rieland Kappa Alpha Theta University of Alabama Ashley Williams Gamma Phi Beta Colorado State University Lisa Thai Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. The University of Iowa Nicholas Ohl Delta Chi Northwestern University DeVante Cunningham Phi Beta Sigma University of Virginia Jacob Ellis Delta Upsilon Purdue University Nick Kimble Tau Kappa Epsilon Loyola University of Chicago Ryan Miller Sigma Pi Oklahoma State University

graduate Interns Jade Kendle Katie Schneider Casey Renegar Hannah Cotton Karlee Nuttelman Carolyn Eastlin Lindsey Dever Matthew Lumpp Jared Pacileo Javon Miller

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Southern Methodist University Alpha Phi The University of Akron Delta Zeta Sorority University of Tennessee Alpha Epsilon Phi Indiana University Gamma Phi Beta University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Delta Delta Delta University of Akron Sigma Nu Ohio University Pi Kappa Phi The University of Alabama Sigma Lambda Beta The University of Central Florida

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exhibitors All exhibitors in our hall support AFLV programs and YOU! Please commit time in your schedule to visit with each exhibitor and learn about the products and services that can make a difference to your campus community! Collect information and share with other councils, chapters and students on your campus! ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org

Bears for Humanity bearsforhumanity.com

CAMPUSPEAK, Inc. campuspeak.com

Circle of Sisterhood Foundation circleofsisterhood.com

College Hill Custom Threads

collegehillcustomthreads.com

DCinternships.org DCinternships.org

Delta Zeta Sorority deltazeta.org

Dynamic Influence

Kotis Design

TechniPhi, Inc.

Farrow Memory

kotisdesign.com/college

Launchpoint Solutions

The Catalyst Agency

Frienedy

launchpointsolutions.org

OnCampusText

Greek101.com

oncampustext.com

GreekYearbook

orderofomega.org

HAZE

phiredup.com

Innova

beingplaid.com

Kali

preventionculture.com

dynamicinfluence.com davefarrow.com frienedy.com

greek101.com

greekyearbook.com hazemovie.com innovagreek.com kaliboxes.com

Order of Omega

techniphi.com

thecatalystagency.us

The Center for Fraternity & Sorority Research indiana.edu/~cscf/

The Harbor Institute

Phired Up Productions

theharborinstitute.com

Plaid, LLC

thesociallife.com

Prevention Culture

thestrongmovement.com

Songs of Love Foundation songsoflove.org

The Social Life

The Strong Movement University Tees universitytees.com

Vantine Imaging vantineimaging.com

FREE HEADSHOTS Step your game up and get a professional headshot. You’re about to start applying for jobs and appearing on your council’s website, and it’s time to get a professional headshot to put your best foot forward. Lucky for you, GreekYearbook will be providing courtesy professional headshot photography at its booth during all exhibit hall hours. Stop by the booth to get your picture taken!

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