thursday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Registration Open
2:00 PM - 6:45 PM Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Silent Auction Drop-off 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Awards & Assessment Display Study Lounge Professionals’ Learning Lounge 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM NCGLC Welcome Reception Professionals’ Reception Out Greek & Ally Reception NPHC Meet Up 6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closed
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Opening Session
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Educational Sessions Block 1
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Opening Session
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM Silent Auction Kickoff & Refreshments /Raffle Announcement [ Exhibit Hall ]
Friday
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Wake Up & Work Out w/ The Strong Movement
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM Awards & Assessment Display Study Lounge Professionals’ Lounge 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM General Session 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silent Auction & Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 2
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Session Professionals’ Roundtable 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Affiliation & Recognition Lunch
1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Chat & Grab Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 3
2:20 PM - 4:30 PM
PITCH by CAMPUSPEAK
2:20 PM - 5:40 PM
Professionals’ Institute
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 4
3:30 PM - 6:40 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Officer Tracks
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 5 College Panhellenic Town Hall
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore San Diego/Delegation Dinners [ on your own ]
9:00 PM
AFLV Movie & Game Night [ Grande Ballroom BC ]
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IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
saturday 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Wake Up & Work Out w/ The Strong Movement
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Study Lounge
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Registration Open
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Professionals’ Lounge
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Awards & Assessment Display
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM General Session 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Silent Auction Open
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 6
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Officer Tracks AFLV West Student Luncheon
[ Dessert served in the Exhibit Hall ]
NCGLC Luncheon [ Dessert served in the Exhibit Hall ]
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Professionals’ Luncheon
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Chat & Grab Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement
1:45 PM
Silent Auction Final Bids
2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closing
[ Dessert served in room ]
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 7 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
2:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Order of Omega Case Study Competition
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Silent Auction Item Pick-up Award Consultations for 2018 Applicants
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 8
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
4:15 PM - 5:20 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Closing Session
4:20 PM - 5:20 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 9
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Order of Omega Initiation
5:45 PM - 6:30 PM
Awards & Assessment Rehearsal [ Invitation Only ]
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Recognition Banquet
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
AFLV Late Night Sponsored by ALSAC/St. Jude
sunday 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Closing Session
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Maintain nimble operating practices that enables investment in emerging opportunities and address unmet needs in the fraternity/sorority industry.
design & execute best-in-class experiences commit to provide inclusive & acessible experiences develop better organizations by developing better individuals prioritize time and resources
Support the people and initiatives most likely to affect systemic change and sustainable progress in the undergraduate fraternal experience.
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TABLE OF CONTENTs Schedule at a Glance
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Conference & Hotel FAQ
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Education Session Information
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Exhibitors 8 Keynote Speakers 9 Friday Game Changers 11 Saturday Game Changers 12 Special Events 13 Featured Events 14 IFC / College Panhellenic Academy
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Professionals’ Events 16 NCGLC @ AFLVWest
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Thursday 20 Ed Block 1 21
Friday 26 Ed Block 2 27 Ed Block 3 30 Ed Block 4 32 Ed Block 5 34
Saturday 38 Ed Block 6 39 Ed Block 7 42 Ed Block 8 44 Ed Block 9 46 Who’s Who? 51 Sponsors 53 Hotel Maps 54 # A F L V W E S T
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conference information Award Recipients Students and advisors wearing an award recipient ribbon 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!
Conference Dress We suggest the following attire for each day of the conference: Thursday - Council Apparel, Greek Letters, or collegiate gear is the standard; Friday & Saturday - Business Casual; Saturday Banquet - Pin Attire; Sunday - Casual, in preparation for the trip home.
Daily Announcements All updates on conference activities will be announced in the first general session each day. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook or download the Guidebook App for push notifications.
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 West 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 Dietary restriction meal tickets are issued to attendees based off of their registration. No refunds are available for missed meals or lost nametags. Additional guest meal tickets can be purchased from the registration desk (subject to availability).
Emergencies Please report injuries and illnesses to hotel security through the hotel operator and then contact your advisor and an AFLV Staff Member.
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! Please note: name tags reflect the information given at the time of registration. If there is an update, a small change fee will be assessed.
Promptness Please arrive early to the educational sessions because many fill up quickly! If there’s a session you’re super excited to attend, there’s a good chance others are too. Time is allowed between sessions to ask questions, get presenter contact information, etc. Seating capacity is limited, so plan ahead and arrive early. If your session is full, consider checking out one of our Game Changers and/or Exhibit Hall.
Questions Find any member of the AFLV team 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 the Bayview Foyer. All AFLV West participants must be registered for the conference and must wear their nametags at all times.
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FAQs HOTEL INFORMATION
STANDARDS POLICY
Check In
To ensure all AFLV Conferences continue to maintain a reputation for excellence and 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.
Check in is at 4:00 PM. You will be able to leave your luggage at the bellman station if you arrive early.
Check Out Check out on Sunday is at 12:00 PM. You are able to expedite the process by checking out from the television in your room. Late check out is not guaranteed, so please make arrangements with the front desk.
Bills All hotel guests are responsible for paying their hotel bills. 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 per bag depending on the size and weight of each bag. For maid service, please tip $2 per night.
Hotel Security The Sheraton San Diego 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.
Parking The conference parking rate for attendees at the Sheraton San Diego is $35 per car per day for selfparking and $40 per car per day for valet. If you have questions or need special parking arrangements, contact the Sheraton San Diego.
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. All federal, state, and local laws apply, as do your institutions policies and procedures. The legal drinking age in the state of California is 21 and is strictly enforced. Respectful behavior is expected by all attendees. In this spirit, loud music, gatherings, or disruptive hallway conversations are prohibited.
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 delegation 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. # A F L V W E S T
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REGISTRATION
open: Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Grande Ballroom Foyer
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Grande Ballroom Foyer
Y A D Saturday S R U H T
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Grande Ballroom Foyer
Student sessions are open to all students, regardless of affiliation, council, or position. Open yourself up to new people, new ideas, and new ways to accelerate progress in your community!
ED SESSIONs 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 • Public Relations • Risk Reduction & Management • Self Governance & Judicial Affairs • Chapter Management • Fraternal Values • LGBTQA • Health & Wellness • Life After College • Social Entrepreneurship
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GUIDEBOOK Get the most up-to-date information by downloading the 2018 #AFLVWest Guidebook! So you don’t use up all your data, enjoy free WiFi in the hotel lobby and coffee shop area.
• Social Justice
NCGLC Ed Sessions There are nine blocks of educational sessions throughout the conference. All conference attendees are invited to attend any session in which they have interest. However, we’ve taken an extra step to identify sessions that have content targeted specifically for cultural fraternity and sorority members with the NCGLC emblem .
Professional Ed Sessions Professional attendees also have their own educational sessions throughout #AFLVWest. These sessions are indicated throughout the program book as “ Professionals Only”.
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EXHIBITORS
All exhibitors in our hall support AFLV programs and you! AFLV Organizational Partners pay the most to attend & exhibit at the conference, which helps keep registration costs low for students. 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. Plus, participate in raffle drawings throughout the conference in the exhibit hall!
ALSAC/St. Jude stjude.org @ClothoWear clothowear.com CollegeWear, Inc. collegewearinc.com GreekYearbook greekyearbook.com Movember Foundation us.movember.com TechniPhi techniphi.com
CAMPUSPEAK campuspeak.com College Chefs LLC collegechefs.com CrowdChange crowdchange.co Innova innovagreek.com Order of Omega orderofomega.org The Strong Movement thestrongmovement.com Vantine Imaging vantineimaging.com
Circle of Sisterhood Foundation circleofsisterhood.org College Moxie collegemoxie.org ForCollegeForLife forcollegeforlife.com Kotis College college.kotisdesign.org Phired Up phiredup.com University Tees universitytees.com
Note: Exhibitors are listed as of the program book print date. Check out Guidebook for an updated list on-site.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
All Leadership is Social
Phired Up Productions | @PhiredUp As we fall more in love with our cell phones and Instagram, our personal, human, face-to-face relationships are suffering. Yet, our ability to be more social and our ability to connect deeply with others defines our fraternal experience and our ability to lead. Social fraternities and sororities are perfectly designed and positioned to breed the world’s greatest social leaders. Fraternities and sororities need more 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 rather than downplaying it, 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.
Inspire Integrity: Chase An Authentic Fraternity/Sorority Life Corey Ciocchetti | @coreyciocchetti
Your character counts. Character is imperative for fraternity/sorority students because of the values you promise to strive for upon affiliation. The way you treat people, react to setbacks, prioritize goals, and lead others all matter in your chapter, college career, and life. The goal is to develop integrity so you can inspire others to do the same. This will lead you to authentic success and a worthy fraternal legacy. This uplifting discussion encourages participants to orient their moral compasses towards integrity-filled lives (i.e., chasing solid character, strong personal relationships, and contentment). This path to authentic success is contrasted to worldly successes such as excessive wealth, popularity, and prestige. Participants learn 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 throughout their fraternity/sorority community and beyond! Agency: CAMPUSPEAK
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Becoming an Outstanding Greek Leader
Leadership Out Loud: It’s Time to Take a Stand
Affiliation: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Affiliation: Theta Phi Alpha
Hoan Do | @HoanDo
Dr. Mari Ann Callais | @marianncallais
Have you ever met a person who truly inspired you? Ever worked with a charismatic, caring and captivating person? Have you found yourself asking, “What makes that person different from everyone else?” Being an outstanding leader within your fraternity/sorority begins with the standards you live by and the deliberate decisions you make each and every day. In this interactive keynote, you’ll learn how to change your attitude during challenging times, the key to building meaningful relationships, how to lower stress and avoid feeling overwhelmed, and how to inspire those in your chapter to become the best versions of themselves.
Have you ever met a person who truly inspired you? Ever worked with a charismatic, caring and captivating person? Have you found yourself asking, “What makes that person different from everyone else?” Being an outstanding leader within your fraternity/sorority begins with the standards you live by and the deliberate decisions you make each and every day. In this interactive keynote, you’ll learn how to change your attitude during challenging times, the key to building meaningful relationships, how to lower stress and avoid feeling overwhelmed, and how to inspire those in your chapter to become the best versions of themselves.
Agency: Metropolis Management
Agency: The Catalyst Agency
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friday GAME CHANGERS Justin Jones-Fosu @justininspires Affiliation: Alpha Nu Omega, International
COLLABORATE: Together We are Better 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Nautilus 5 | Program #001 Would you rate the organizations on your campus as being more competitive or collaborative? If your campus was like Justin’s, then the fraternities and sororities may get along on the surface, but behind closed doors (and sometimes not so behind) there are divisive rivalries and unhealthy competition. Well, your campus may not have embraced an appreciation for greater collaboration in your fraternity and sorority community across chapters and councils. Learn practical tips on how to help your community become more collaborative through effective leadership, becoming comfortable with discomfort, and learning the number one reason why organizations don’t collaborate and what to do about it. Agency: CAMPUSPEAK
Amber Krzys @AmberKrzys Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Lindsay Boccardo
@LndsyBoccardo
Designing a Career & Life More Exciting Than a Netflix Binge 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #003 Come home after class or work, grab a bite and dive into episode after episode. It’s your time to numb out and shake off the dullness of your day. Sound like you? You may be doing the soul-searching work to find your purpose, or you’re avoiding it completely by keeping your head down and doing whatever you’re supposed to do next. What if you could learn a process to create a career so fulfilling that Netflix feels like a waste of time? From this interactive session, you’ll understand a proven four-step system to design a life you love. The process isn’t complicated. It’s just a much different approach than what parents and professors told you about life after college. Are you ready for a future designed by you? It’s ok: break the rules. Come join the adventure of building a career (and a life) the way you want it.
Ethan Fisher
@Life_CON
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #002
Life Consequences
Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” I like to say, “When you compare, you despair.” That is always the result. Yet we do it. All. The. Time. We look at social media and compare our lives to someone’s highlight reel. We compare our body, our grades, our outreach, fundraising goals, romantic partners, and so much more. What’s that about? Find out in this open conversation. Plus learn three specific ways to support yourself when you find yourself stuck in comparison.
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #004
Agency: CAMPUSPEAK
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Ethan shares his horrific story of committing a vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol at the age of 23 and spending three years of his life in prison. With poor grades, resulting in Ethan being kicked out of several schools and his poor decision-making that led to the death of another person, you would think Ethan would have given up on his dreams and even his life. But, that’s not what happened. In this keynote, Ethan inspires participants to focus on their academic success, bring more awareness to the consequences of making bad choices, and how it is possible to overcome some pretty tough life lessons.
saturday GAME CHANGERS Jeremy Poincenot @JeremyPoincenot
Bonny Shade
When Fraternity Really Matters
Just Another Assault
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Nautilus 5 | Program #005
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #007
Get inspired with a story of how a brother changed a life. After suddenly losing his eyesight in college due to a hereditary disorder, Jeremy was rescued from despair by his fraternity brothers who rallied around him, helped him cope with his new reality, and gave him hope. In a world where we are surrounded by negative stories about fraternity/sorority life, Jeremy offers a true story that speaks to the awesome potential of brotherhood. He believes this commitment, caring, and support was only possible through the fraternity relationship. We spend so much of our lives caring about ourselves, but sometimes the commitment you’ve made to others unexpectedly gives you a chance to make a difference.
Bonny is a survivor of a sexual assault by a close college friend. It took her more than seven years to realize it. In this powerful program, Bonny looks at issues surrounding assault, rape culture, and healing. She describes how her personal journey has involved understanding acquaintance-based assaults, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and sharing her experience to help others find the truth in their own. 1-in-4 college students will be survivors of sexual assault. It is not only an issue for the victim or the campus community; this is an issue for us all. This thought-provoking and interactive program is intended to allow the space for attendees to discuss the uncomfortable and equip them with realistic intervention strategies. And, for victims to know they are not just another assault.
Affiliation: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Agency: CAMPUSPEAK
@BonnyShadeBB
Affiliation: Zeta Tau Alpha
Agency: ForCollegeForLife
Lawrence Ross
@alpha1906
Affiliation: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Blackballed: A Lecture on Campus Racism
Vince Fabra @vincefabra Affiliation: Pi Kappa Phi
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #006
Make Every Day Matter
Racism and college students. Every year, whether via racist social media posts, or wearing blackface at “Crips & Bloods” Halloween parties, racism on campus has a detrimental effect not only to minority students, but also on the white students who perpetuate it. This lecture on campus racism is a frank look at how a legacy of white racial supremacy in the United States led to incidents like fraternity members singing about lynching black people, the events in Charlottesville, VA, and other examples of racism that have occurred on college campuses.
4:20 - 5:20 PM | Nautilus 5 | Program #008
This program operates under the premise that 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 if you remain quiet.
Our community is not afraid to dream big. However, there are challenges that pop-up each day requiring our immediate attention. It becomes difficult to focus on the big picture and truly change the culture of a campus/ organization when we are putting out fires on a daily basis. Our bold dreams and resolutions begin the year as top priorities, only to fall further down the list with each passing day. In order to proactively impact our communities while simultaneously reacting to unforeseen problems, we must think differently when it comes to goal setting. In this program, participants will identify professional and personal dreams for the next year and create processes and routines for themselves in order to make every day matter. Agency: The Catalyst Agency # A F L V W E S T
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special EVENTS THURSDAY
Saturday
Awards & Assessment Display
Awards & Assessment Display
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A
Study Lounge 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Executive Boardroom
NCGLC Welcome Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Bayview Lawn
Professionals’ reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Shoreline
NPHC Meet Up 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Harbor’s Edge Restaurant
Out Greek & Ally Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Grande Foyer
Friday Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Marina 2
Awards & Assessment Display 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A
Study Lounge 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM | Executive Boardroom
Affiliation & Recognition Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM | Grande Ballroom B-C
pitch by campuspeak 2:20 PM - 4:30 PM | Executive Center Foyer
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Grande Ballroom A
Study Lounge 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Executive Boardroom
Professionals’ Lounge 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Harbor’s Edge Private Dining Room
AFLV West Student Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Grande Ballroom B-C
NCGLC Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Harbor Ballroom I
professionals’ luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Bayview Lawn
Order of Omega Case Study Competition 2:00 PM - 5:20 PM | Executive Boardroom Foyer
Award Consultations for 2018 Applcants 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A
Order of Omega Initiation 5:40 PM - 6:40 PM | Marina 2
Recognition Banquet/Awards & Asssessment Rehearsal [ Invitation only ] 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM | Grande Ballroom B-C
Recognition Banquet 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Grande Ballroom B-C
Explore San Diego/Delegation dinners 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner is on your own. Enjoy some time off-site!
Values in Action STICKERS
How it Works: For $2.00 you can purchase a sticker, or 3 for $5.00.
If your honorees are attending the conference, they can display their insignia on their nametag and be recognized as a person who puts their fraternal #valuesinaction! Stickers can be purchased at the Silent Auction table during hours of operation.
FEATURED EVENTS Exhibit Hall
Silent Auction
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN:
SILENT AUCTION DROP OFF:
Thursday | 2:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Grande Ballroom A Thursday | 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Grande Ballroom A Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A The exhibit hall has great offerings for all attendees. Make sure to stop by to see how these organizations can help you, your councils, and chapters.
Chat & Grab DESSERT With Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement:
Friday | 1:20 PM - 2:10 PM | Grande Ballroom A Saturday | 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Grande Ballroom A After lunch, stop by the Exhibit Hall for conversations, dessert, and a chance to win a raffle prize.
Thursday | 2:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Bayview Foyer
SILENT AUCTION kick-off
& refreshments/raffle annoucement: Thursday | 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Grande Ballroom A Bid early & bid often! For every bid you make, your name will be entered in the #AFLVWest Raffle to win a gift card! For example, if you bid on ten items one time, your name will be submitted ten times. This will not include institutional bids on speakers. We will draw one gift card on Thursday and one gift card on Friday. Drawings start over each day, so keep an eye on your items and keep bidding!
SILENT AUCTION OPEN: Friday | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A Saturday | 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM | Grande Ballroom A
SILENT AUCTION item PICK UP: Saturday | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Grande Ballroom A
Wake Up & Work Out With THE STRONG MOVEMENT Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Bayview Lawn Saturday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Bayview Lawn
AFLV LATE NIGHT sponsored by alsac/st. jude Saturday | 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM
AFLV MOVIE & GAME NIGHT
Party Hop / Stroll Off | Grande Ballroom A
Friday | 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Grande Ballroom B-C
T-Shirt Auction | Nautilus 3
Silent Disco | Nautilus 5
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Thursday Advisor & Council President Training 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Executive 2A-B
Officer Track Facilitator Training 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM | Executive 3A-B
Registration open 8:45 PM - 9:00 PM | Executive 2A-B Foyer
opening Session: Academy Kickoff 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Executive 2A-B
Friday General Session: Interfraternal Evaluation 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Executive 2A-B
General Session: A College Panhellenic’s Purpose 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | Executive 2A
General Session: Becoming Interfraternal 2:20 PM - 3:20 PM | Executive 2B
officer tracks 3:30 PM - 5:40 PM | Various
officer tracks locations: Communications/Pubilc Relations Officer | La Jolla* Diversity & Inclusion Officer | Del Mar* Philanthropy & Service Officer | See Guidebook App Scholarship Officer | Monterrey* College Panhellenic Judicial Officer 511 College Panhellenic President | Executive 2A College Panhellenic Secretary/Treasurer | 515 College Panhellenic Recruitment Officer | 411 IFC Internal Operations Officer | 518 IFC President | Executive 2B IFC Recruitment Officer | 415 IFC Risk Management & Judicial Officer | 514 [ * Located in Bay Tower. See page 54. ] 15
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saturday officer tracks 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Various
officer tracks 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Various
General Session: A Vision for IFC 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Executive 2B
General Session: Panhellenic Policies & Procedures 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Executive 2A
General Session: Governing Documents 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Executive 2A
General Session: Responsiblities & Rights 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Executive 2B
closing Session: Council Leadership Strategy Preparation, Council & Community Leadership Strategy, & Academy Closing 4:15 PM - 5:20 PM | Executive 2A-B
Thursday Professionals’ Lounge
2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Harbor’s Edge Private Dining Room
Professionals’ Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Shoreline
Friday Professionals’ Lounge
8:30 AM - 11:00 PM | Harbor’s Edge Private Dining Room
Professionals’ roundtable: Future AFLV West Programming 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM | Executive 1
We want to hear from you about how to take AFLV West to the next level! Join our discussion, led by Lauren Utley, AFLV West Coordinator of Conference Education, as we name the issues being faced by fraternity/sorority communities today in our region and crowdsource how AFLV can provide a better conference experience to help prepare fraternity/sorority student leaders on-campus to address these issues. Presented by: Lauren Utley, AFLV westprograms@aflv.org
Professionals’ Institute: Solving Problems By Addressing Needs 2:20 PM - 5:30 PM | Executive 1 | Program #009 Pre-registration is required.
This session will help participants to clarify several key aspects of their work. First, what exactly is the problem we are trying to solve? Then, within the context of solving this problem, we will explore the difference between interventions designed around the needs of the professional versus interventions designed around the needs of the student. This will require a clear understanding the needs and motivations of all involved. Ultimately, the goal will be to equip participants to more effectively construct initiatives within their work which are designed to make a measurable impact in behavior change rather than to serve as a symbolic action. Presented by: Noah Borton, Senior Director of Educational Programs, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, Borton@deltatau.org
saturday Professionals’ Luncheon
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM | Bayview Lawn
Professionals’ Roundtable: NPHCs in the west 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM | Marina 4
Led by author and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Lawrence Ross, we invite professionals to engage in a dialogue about how best to support the growth and development of National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) communities in the West. Join us for this long overdue conversation, as we consider where we are and where we need to go to create a more vibrant NPHC experience for students in our region. Presented by: Lawrence Ross, Author/Speaker alpha1906@gmail.com
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Thursday NCGLC Welcome Reception 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Bayview Lawn
Growing Your Multicultural Greek Community Ed Block 1 | Marina 3 | Program #111
Friday Leadership in Action: The UC Berkeley Panhellenic Diversity Presentation Ed Block 2 | Marina 5 | Program #206
Getting a Seat at the Table: Empowering Culturally-Based Groups in White Spaces Ed Block 2 | Marina 4 | Program #210
NCGLC Luncheon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Harbor Ballroom I
Quality & Quantity: Improving the Experience of a Small Chapter Ed Block 3 | Marina 4 | Program #303
What Does it Mean to be a Member of an AAGLO? Ed Block 3 | Executive 3B | Program #307
Supporting & Rewarding: Academic Programming for Culturally-Based Greek Organizations Ed Block 4 | Marina 5 | Program #407
I’m sorry! Who Do You Think You Are?: Knowing When & How to Call Someone Out Ed Block 5 | Marina 4 | Program #505
saturday Risk Management for Cultural Organizations: It Does/Does Not Apply? Ed Block 6 | Executive 1 | Program #607
Are You Sure You Want to Go Inactive? Ed Block 6 | Executive 3A | Program #610
Outreaching for Future Members Ed Block 7 | Marina 3 | Program #705
Living The Creed Using a Community Cultural Wealth Lens Ed Block 7 | Executive 3A | Program #707
Utilizing Public Relations as a Recruitment Tool Ed Block 8 | Executive 1 | Program #811
More Than Just Cultural Greeks Ed Block 9 | Executive 1 | Program #907
Taking a Stand!: Advancing Social Justice Causes as a Council Ed Block 9 | Executive 3A | Program #909
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Registration Open
2:00 PM - 6:45 PM Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Silent Auction Drop-off 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM Awards & Assessment Display Study Lounge Professionals’ Learning Lounge 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM NCGLC Welcome Reception Professionals’ Reception Out Greek & Ally Reception NPHC Meet Up 6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closed
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Opening Session
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Beyond the Checklist: Constructively Using Group Bonding Techniques to Maximize Council Efficiency Marina 4 | Program #101
Council Management | Council Leaders
Being a student leader isn’t always easy. Better yet, being a council leader isn’t always easy. You’re the voice of the sorority/fraternity community; you have recruitment, intake, large-scale programming, meetings with upper administration, and you need all your fellow executive board members to be along for the ride. Being a successful executive board doesn’t mean finishing a task list every semester. It’s about true authentic collaborations among a group of people. Some of this relationship building may come naturally, but we’re here to show you how to create an effective and collaborative executive board that will thrive beyond the checklist. Larry Daves, Loyola Marymount University larry.daves@lmu.edu
Allison Lane, Loyola Marymount University allison.lane@lmu.edu
Megan Takemoto, Loyola Marymount University collegiatepanhelleniccouncil@lmu.edu
Conversations That Matter Harbor Island I | Program #103 Social Justice |
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At some point, you will encounter people or topics that are just off limits. Or, you might have to discuss a difficult topic that you have to bring up with a difficult person. What if you could engage in these conversations with more confidence, humor, and ease? No matter the person or topic, you are your best tool for conversations that matter. Understanding yourself and others as differently right gives you the tools to intentionally design teams, groups, and partnerships that can bring value to a single project or topic. We are all frustrating to someone, and at times even to ourselves. Once you know who and how you are, you can reclaim responsibility for these behavior response patterns and leave room for others to do the same. Jessica Pettitt, Good Enough Now jess@goodenoughnow.com
Retaining Motivated Members to Graduation Nautilus 4 | Program #104
Chapter Management | All Students
Crushing it in formal recruitment is one thing. Keeping those members is a different task. Based on research at Phired Up, we have identified the main reasons why people leave our organizations. Hint: It’s probably not because of the excuse they are giving us when they sign their paperwork. In this session, we will focus on the reasons people leave fraternity and sorority and talk about strategies you can utilize to keep your members - and keep them engaged all four years. KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions KJ@Phiredup.com
Self-Governance: Is it Broken or is a Reinvestment Needed? Executive 3A | Program #102
Self-Governance & Judicial Affairs | All Students
Buzzwords are a part of our society, but it our responsibility to take ownership of the ones that matter. Self-governance is used frequently, but do we truly understand what selfgovernance is or is not? As an industry, we must reinvest in self-governance and how true self-governance accepts culture change on campuses. In this session, we will review self-governance and its importance to the vision of fraternity communities. We will also discuss the ideal model for what self-governance. As well as the key teaching components to use back on campus. Dylan Howser, North-American Interfraternity Conference dylan.howser@nicindy.org
Go Greek! Is Not A Marketing Strategy Nautilus 3 | Program #105 Public Relations | All Students
Fraternity/sorority is a beautiful thing. But the story we’re allowing to be told about us is hideous. It’s time to take control of the way we do marketing as fraternity/sorority leaders. Shouting “GO GREEK!” is not marketing. It’s begging. It’s shouting. It’s demanding. It’s selfish. We can do better. Learn the secrets the world’s best marketing minds use to build trust and demand in the best brands around the world. And, learn it all from the only people 100% dedicated to growing fraternity/sorority life through marketing. Let’s stop marketing like a 4th Grade Bake Sale and start marketing like the sophisticated organizations we are. Bonus: Tips for savvy marketing on a shoestring budget!
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The Right Mix: Alcohol & Other Drugs Marina 5 | Program #106
Health & Wellness | All Students
The opioid crisis, campus deaths, and stories of lethal drug combinations are all too common. While alcohol affects our fraternity/sorority communities, increased availability and abuse of opioids and other drugs on campuses present significant but often overlooked risks for our members. College education programs focused on other drugs, covering increased risks and negative consequences for today’s college student, are often overshadowed alcohol-only education. This program will challenge perceptions and clarify drug misperceptions and facts beyond and including alcohol; including opioids, cocaine, marijuana, molly, predatory drugs, and other prescriptions. Fresh, data-driven topics will leave attendees feeling informed and empowered to support applicable, realworld strategies within their organizations. Harm reduction will support healthier choices, informed decision-making, and reset perceptions. Real talk. Real answers. Bobby Gordon, Arizona State University & CAMPUSPEAK bobby@bobbygordon.com
Dare to Be: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Executive 3B | Program #107
Leadership Development | All Students
We’ve all had it. That nervous feeling making us secondguess our actions and capabilities. The lurking doubt keeping us from taking on new challenges. Imposter syndrome is used to describe an individual who struggles to internalize or acknowledge their accomplishments and skills. This syndrome can be a barrier to our leadership development and successes, but when addressed, can help us grow and positively impact our communities. In this session, participants will learn about imposter syndrome, its impact, and strategies to overcome it.
Shaking Hands & Kissing Babies: Network Like a Boss Nautilus 1 | Program #109
Life After College | All Students
Networking. The mere mention of the word creates polarizing emotions for many. One of the biggest selling points for joining a fraternity/sorority is the networking opportunities you’ll have when you graduate. While this is very true, we never actually talk about how to engage in those conversations. 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, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. jtrobo@gmail.com
Men Recruiting Men to Be Men Executive 1 | Program #110
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Fraternity recruitment = men recruiting men to become better men. This might be the most succinct explanation of our organizations. Yet, we rarely talk productively (without accusation or blame) about what it even means to be a man anymore. So, it should be no surprise that our fraternities are struggling with expressions of manhood. We must positively talk about and demonstrate humble, confident, inclusive, modern manhood in fraternity. This session combines this discussion of manhood with fraternity recruitment techniques and strategies to make sure we’re attracting men who want to become men through the challenge and gift of fraternity. Austin Netherton, Phired Up Productions Austin@phiredup.com
Cristina Perez, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority cperez@alphadeltapi.com
College Panhellenics in the West Marina 2 | Program #108
Council Management | All Students
Many College Panhellenics have elevated their work on their campuses, continually improving their efforts year after year. Other College Panhellenics are still struggling to transition into a relevant, effective, and impactful organization. Join the National Panhellenic Conference for a panel discussion regarding how we can work together to improve College Panhellenic experiences on all campuses. We want to hear from you! Elizabeth Becker, National Panhellenic Conference elizabeth@npcwomen.org
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Growing Your Multicultural Greek Community Marina 3 | Program #111
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders | NCGLC
Changing demographics have led to increases in the number of students of color on campuses, resulting in students needing outlets to explore their identity and structures to support their retention and graduation rates. Enter multicultural fraternities and sororities. To better serve this growing population, campuses should invest in the growth of their multicultural Greek communities (MGC). It’s time to shed some of the historical stereotypes related to recruitment and sizes of MGCs. The session will provide student leaders with opportunities to share ideas in growing their community while learning best practices in empowering membership and organizations to lead growth efforts. Come learn how to challenge, support, and empower your MGC! Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D., Washington State University nicholas.hudson@wsu.edu
Thriving as a Council President Nautilus 2 | Program #112
Leadership Development | All Students
In this session, learn specific strategies to effectively lead your council. These strategies were developed while working with councils on over a hundred campuses and having first-hand experience serving as an IFC President. In this program, you will hear leadership best practices, common mistakes made by council leaders, and a series of case studies. By the end of this session, you will have a personalized plan for leading your council at a high level this year! Tom Healy, LaunchPoint
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. . 4 6 2018 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Wake Up & Work Out w/ The Strong Movement
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Order of Omega Case Study Competition Orientation 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM Awards & Assessment Display Study Lounge Professionals’ Lounge 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM General Session 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Silent Auction & Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 2
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Session Professionals’ Roundtable 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Affiliation & Recognition Lunch
1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
Chat & Grab Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 3
2:20 PM - 4:30 PM
PITCH by CAMPUSPEAK
2:20 PM - 5:40 PM
Professionals’ Institute
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 4
3:30 PM - 6:40 PM
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Officer Tracks
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 5 College Panhellenic Town Hall
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore San Diego/Delegation Dinners [ on your own ]
9:00 PM
AFLV Movie & Game Night [ Grande Ballroom BC ]
IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
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Telling the Story of Sorority Nautilus 2 | Program #201
Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
“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 more than that, 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
7 Keys to Crushing your Philanthropy Event: Proven Strategies to Take your Philanthropy to the Next Level Nautilus 1 | Program #202
Community Service & Philanthropy | Council Leaders
Establishing Expectations for Responsible use of Alcohol in your Community & Chapter Nautilus 4 | Program #203
Risk Reduction & Management | Chapter Leaders
Join NovakTalks for a productive conversation about how to establish an environment in your community and chapter where members are empowered to make healthy choices about alcohol. Using the research informed curriculum of Alcohol Skills Training, participants will be equipped with a model for establishing standards regarding alcohol consumption and attending events where alcohol is present. Kimberly Novak, NovakTalks kim@novaktalks.com
Gentlemen Use the F Word Marina 3 | Program #204 Social Justice | All Students
Nope, not that word! Feminism, gentlemen. More than any time in recent history, these last few years our focuses have been on women. We saw the first female presidential candidate of a major party, Sloane Stevens winning the US Open, the “me too” movement, and more conversations in media about how we treat women. What is the role of men in these discussions? What about fraternity men? What is your personal role? These discussions do not often include fraternity men, presuming issues of women and feminism are not your concern or interest. But as members of organizations founded upon the idea of being gentlemen (among other things), let’s show your critics how powerful it can be when men come together to discuss the F word. Tina VanSteenbergen, ForCollegeForLife tinavansteenbergen@gmail.com
Wings ‘N Things: Building Community One Step at a Time
This discussion will highlight proven strategies to take your philanthropy to the next level. Philanthropy is one of the most uplifting and unifying aspects of fraternity/ sorority life. Together we’ll discuss strategies to help you raise more money, increase engagement, and inspire your team! We’ve worked with hundreds of philanthropy events and will be discussing the keys to putting on and growing a successful event. We’ll also have an interactive discussion about your own events, where you can share experiences, learnings, and questions. Expect to leave not only inspired, but also with a clear roadmap of how you can become the best Philanthropy Chair your campus or chapter has ever seen.
Building a cohesive community is easier said than done. Everyone has different goals, agendas, fears, and desires. It’s a daunting task. But, what if building this community could all start with something as simple as eating wings? In this interactive conversation, explore four simple steps to building a community based around trust, understanding, and friendships. If we expect greatness from our members, then we need to create an environment that enables success. Come learn how to make “community” a standard that everyone wants to meet.
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Leadership in Action: The UC Berkeley Panhellenic Diversity Presentation Marina 5 | Program #206
Social Justice | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
In December of 2017, the Daily Californian wrote an article stating “Diversity presentation sparks controversy...” that shared the story of UC Berkeley student leader, Jacqueline Bueno, and the program she created for her community. In this session, Jacqueline will share this program covering various aspects on issues surrounding equity such as LGBTQ+ rights, racism, mental health, etc. Participants will walk away with comprehensive materials to use in discussions with current and future members of fraternity/ sorority communities and how to put these important concepts into practice throughout the school year. Jacqueline Bueno, UC Berkeley jacquelinebueno@berkeley.edu
#CampusClimateGoals: The Cultural Awareness Project Executive 3B | Program #207 Social Justice | All Students
In the evolving age of student activism, higher education institutions are looking at ways to improve the inclusive spaces for intersecting identities (ie. race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation) on campus. This workshop will discuss the ways individuals can be impacted by their campus and will equip student participants with methods to improve their interaction with their peers, faculty, staff, and more. Participants will look also look at strategies that can positively impact their campus climate and a globalized society in their role as students and campus leaders. Ekpeju Ed E-Nunu, University of California, Riverside ekpeju.enunu@ucr.edu
Recruitment Boot Camp Nautilus 3 | Program #208
Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
Is your chapter not large enough? Ever look at a member and think they aren’t the right fit afterall? If either is true learn how to fix it! Quality drives quantity. Our founders found individuals that lived by their values and invited them to join. We put up fliers and hope the right people show up. We don’t recruit. We select. And we don’t even do it well based on the complaints so many have regarding the apathy and poor values alignment of too many members. We need to get back to basics. Get past the buzz words of “values based” recruitment and learn how to actually use your values to recruit members ready to live them. David Stollman, LaunchPoint
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How Are You?: Friendship, Tough Conversations, & Mental Health
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Almost every day, we are asked “how are you?” It may seem like an easy question to answer, yet how often do we respond with honesty? Fear of rejection from loved ones or the shame of not being able to handle things on our own can cause us to bottle up our emotions (like depression, anxiety, pain) to keep them hidden from others. For many, this can leave us feeling isolated and alone in our time of need. By exploring the ways that authenticity and personal wellness connect, this session leaves room for honest conversations about how we support our members during times of crisis. With this peer-to-peer intervention, our siblinghoods grow stronger as our members feel a deeper sense of connection to each other. Annalise Sinclair, ForCollegeForLife annalisemsinclair@gmail.com
Getting a Seat at the Table: Empowering Culturally-Based Groups in White Spaces Marina 4 | Program #210
Social Justice | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
Representation for fraternity/sorority students of color is more important now than ever before. Even though college campuses are more diverse, culturally-based Greeks often remain an afterthought. This interactive session will help you bring attention to the culturallybased Greek experience in your community. Through conversations and best practices, you will learn how to get a seat at campus administrators’ table and make lasting, systemic change on your campus. Olivia Warren, CSU Monterey Bay owarren@csumb.edu
Kristen Vega, CSU Monterey Bay kvega@csumb.edu
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After the Assault: Self-Care for Recovery Executive 3A | Program #301 Health & Wellness | All Students
The fight against sexual assault on college campuses has never been more important. Messaging leaning toward primary prevention make up the majority of the programming, and rightfully so. But outside of on-campus resources, how are survivors being equipped with the tools and practices to care for themselves from the inside out? In this interactive workshop, Brittany Piper (a rape survivor, and trauma and wellness expert) will walk you through spiritual, mental, and body exercises designed to root out the toxins assault leaves in its wake. Having battled with shame, guilt, depression, addiction, anxiety, and PTSD, Brittany understands the magnitude of maintaining a self-care routine during recovery. In addition, you will be given a self-care workbook, empowering you to support survivors in their healing. Brittany Piper, CAMPUSPEAK brittpiper.lcp@gmail.com
Quality & Quantity: Improving the Experience of a Small Chapter Marina 4 | Program #303
Chapter Management | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
When you’re in a culturally-based fraternal organization, membership numbers can feel like a rollercoaster. While riding this rollercoaster, you’re always thinking about chapter size and if you will even survive to the next academic term. In this program, we’ll talk about the our own chapter experiences and share what has been working us. By learning from others, we’ll start to create a plan to improve our chapter experience, so we can increase the quality of membership and the quantity of members. Marina Mantos, University of California, Irvine mmantos@uci.edu
Assemble Your Avengers: Creating Super Chapters through Intentional Group Development Marina 5 | Program #304
Leadership Development | All Students
Transform your executive board into an unbeatable team of superheroes! This interactive session will integrate pop culture and group development theory to help you maximize your chapter’s performance. No matter your council affiliation, you will leave this session with a strong understanding of group development and specific strategies to enhance your siblings’ ability to make positive change on your campus. Kristen Vega, CSU Monterey Bay
Leading Imperfectly: The Value of Being Authentic for Fraternity/Sorority Leaders
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Alaina Agnew, Northern Arizona University Alaina.Agnew@nau.edu
Nautilus 2 | Program #302
Leadership Development | All Students
Great, another speech on leadership. Instead of the same cliched 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, session 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 engaged. 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, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. jtrobo@gmail.com
How to Do IFC Formal Recruitment Right Nautilus 1 | Program #305
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Formal IFC recruitment is anything but standardized. Panhellenic communities have leveraged a well-organized recruitment process for decades, and it’s time for IFC communities to consider how to do the same. Formal recruitment is not, and should never be, the only way to grow fraternities, but if it is done right, it can be a powerful component of an overall growth plan. Borrowing from over 15 years of experience advising fraternities on recruitment tactics, this session will explore the most important components of planning, organizing, and scheduling an IFC formal recruitment process that gets results. Austin Netherton, Phired Up Productions Austin@Phiredup.com
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As the Most Educated Community of Women in the Change Begins With Your Potential New Members World, What Are We Doing with that Privilege? Nautilus 3 | Program #308 Nautilus 4 | Program #306
Social Justice | Council Leaders
We believe our story is changing sorority while change the world. Over 240 sorority communities across the U.S. are engaged in helping tackle the global crisis in girls’ education through the Circle of Sisterhood Foundation. Sororities are working together, across affiliation, to create awareness about the issues affecting women worldwide while raising money to removing barriers to education. The impact has been significant. In 7 short years, barriers have been removed in 23 countries, 15 schools have been built in 5 countries, over 200,000 people have been educated about the global issues affecting women on U.S. campuses, and more than 1,000 student leadership positions have been created. Come learn how sorority women are driving this global humanitarian effort.
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Want to change your community? Create a different culture, stop negative behaviors, build a better community, or be more values-aligned? Start with your potential members! The way to create meaningful change in your community is to first create more educated potential members by providing better education about what it means to be in a fraternity/sorority on your campus. You also need to prepare and educate them on how to make better decisions about an organization that is right for them and empower and educate them with the skills they need to seek that information from chapters in the recruitment process. We’ll get you started with lots of ideas about where to start to create change with your PNMs! KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions KJ@Phiredup.com
Ginny Carroll, Circle of Sisterhood ginny@circleofsisterhood.org
What Does it Mean to be a Member of an AAGLO? Executive 3B | Program #307
Leadership Development | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
Do you know your history? Do you know why Asian American Greek Lettered Organizations (AAGLOs) exist? This session will bring together a panel of experts who have decades of experience being a part of and working with AAGLOs. You will be able to understand your role as a member of an AAGLO, discuss the value that AAGLOs bring to your campus, and best practices from the industry in working with other groups. Hannah Seoh, National APIDA Panhellenic Association chair@napa-online.org
Vigor Lam, National APIDA Panhellenic Association vicechair@napa-online.org
Toubee Yang, Cal State Fullerton toubeeyang@fullerton.edu
BLock 3 GAMECHANGER [ Page 11 ] Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Nautilus 5 | Program #002
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Under the Influence of Stress Marina 3 | Program #309
Health & Wellness | All Students
Life is stressful! Students tend to worry about grades, relationships, jobs, money, fraternity/sorority life legacy and commitments, and their future in general. Fraternity/ sorority life professionals worry about these students as well as the stressors in their own lives: 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. Stress is defined and its mental and physical manifestations analyzed. 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, University of Denver & CAMPUSPEAK coreyciocchetti@gmail.com
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Hey Sister!: How to Train Your Entire Community on Being a Better Big Marina 3 | Program #401
Leadership Development | All Students
“But our Bigs are the problem. They encourage bad behavior!” Sound familiar? It did for us too! While evaluating what makes the fraternity/sorority community so risky, the Panhellenic council at the University of Oregon came across a common theme that connected risky behaviors to a lack of appropriate education and connection to resources by the women tasked with mentoring our newest members. So Panhellenic set to work to create a program that established sorority life as a safe and welcoming environment for all new members in the community. Utilizing the Five C Model of Mentoring, Panhellenic trained nearly 1,000 women in the inaugural year of the program on expectations of sorority mentoring and campus resources. New members describe better relationships than imaginable, so come see if this could work on your campus!
Are You Ensuring Everyone’s Asked to Dance? Marina 4 | Program #403 Social Justice | All Students
Thinking about diversity as inviting a person to a party means that inclusion is ensuring that person is also asked to dance. On our campuses, we have members of our student bodies struggling to feel valued and heard. Our country is facing serious issues like those captured in the #BlackLivesMatter movement, sexual violence on campus, and gender identity. Ensuring all students feel valued necessitates leaders develop heightened levels of cultural competence. This session is designed to have leaders reflect on their own cultural lens to enable them to be more effectively engaged in their chapter and campus community. Suzette Walden Cole, CAMPUSPEAK SWCSpeaks@gmail.com
Break the Chains: Can We Achieve More with Less? Executive 3B | Program #404
Council Management | All Students
Jordan Allison, University of Oregon
We live in a world of rules. Rules and policies are usually in place because of past incidents and issues. Rules provide boundaries, direction, and clarity. Or, do they? This session will create a dialogue around the notion that too many rules can create an adverse effect and stifle progress. This session is intended for council officers who recognize that change is needed and the status quo is not an option. Participants will be challenged to think about leading with fewer restrictions and be asked to evaluate existing policies to consider if their effect is adverse. Participants will be asked to enter with an open mind and consider “what if” rather than “it has to be.”
Emily Beck, University of Oregon
Erik Kahl, University of Wyoming
Tayler Marshall, University of Oregon atmarsh@uoregon.edu
phcpres@uoregon.edu
phcmemberdev@uoregon.edu
Get off the Recruitment Merry-Go-Round: Recruitment Conversations to Advance Your Community
ekahl@uwyo.edu
Why People Choose Greek Life (or Not) Nautilus 3 | Program #405 Public Relations | All Students
Ever feel like you are having the same recruitment conversation over and over again with no actual changes being implemented? Discussions regarding how to implement values-based recruitment, how to eliminate bid promising, how to increase PNM retention, and how to improve marketing efforts to attract more PNMs to your community? Join the National Panhellenic Conference for roundtable discussions on these and other recruitment and membership topics.
Why in the world did you choose a fraternity/sorority? Do you really even know? What about the people on your campus who don’t choose to “GO GREEK”? Do you have any idea why? This session will combine major theories about decision making from best selling authors along with brand new market research on non-fraternity/sorority students to offer a unique insight into the minds of the students you wish your organizations could attract. Is the decision to join or not join about money? Parents? Logic? Emotion? Data? Peer pressure? Social status? T-shirt color? Websites? Your “Why”? Your joining process? The media? Come find out!
Elizabeth Becker, National Panhellenic Conference
Matthew Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc.
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Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
elizabeth@npcwomen.org
Matt@PhiredUp.com
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Effortless Perfection: It Is Impossibly Appealing, Isn’t It? Nautilus 1 | Program #406
Health & Wellness | All Students
Do you ever feel pressure to be smart, accomplished, fit, good looking, and popular all without putting forth any visible effort? You are not alone. Our generation is in love with the idea of being effortless in their work, but the stress is slowly eating them alive from the inside. We are obsessed with being chill and not letting anything impact us, yet we still feel an increadible drive to lead. In this session, the presenter will discuss how your campus demonstrates it’s own unique twist on what it means to be effortless and chill while still expecting perfection. Throughout this session, you will have impactful conversations and create meaningful solutions to help move yourself and your community forward. KJ McNamara, Phired Up Productions KJ@phiredup.com
Supporting & Rewarding: Academic Programming for Culturally-Based Greek Organizations Marina 5 | Program #407
Academic Achievement | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
Academic success is a guiding value of all fraternities and sororities, but what happens when your chapter or council is struggling to maintain academic success? It is important to look at what societal factors are impacting academic success in culturally-based Greek organizations at a chapter and council level. After we are able to identify these factors, we can then begin to craft programs that are engaging, and support academic success for all our members. During this session we will participate in a variety of activities and conversations that explore culture, academics, and how to create fun academic success programs that aren’t study hours. Marina Mantos, University of California Irvine, mmantos@uci.edu
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Lindsay Boccardo | @LndsyBoccardo
Empowering Chapter Recruitment Chairs Nautilus 4 | Program #408
Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
Often, our chapters compete in recruitment rather than having a collaborative environment elevating all chapters. If you are the VP of Recruitment, this session is for you! You will learn how to effectively empower all the chapters in your community to thrive at recruitment, how to train them on recruiting at a high level, and how to conduct high-value meetings with chapters. Also, discover best practices from across the country and learn about great resources you can provide each chapter. You will walk out of this session with a specific strategy on how to give chapters everything they need to succeed while building a collaborative environment in your community. Tom Healy, LaunchPoint
healy@launchpointsolutions.org
Reframing Risk Management: Do the Right Thing Marina 2 | Program #409
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
“If someone would have just said something...” is often the afterthought of leadership when an incident redefines the future of chapter. This program is a frank discussion about the importance of doing the right thing whether it is calling 911, reporting a member to your organization judicial board, removing a friend from an event, or removing a member from the organization. Doing the right thing necessitates engaging the general membership of your organization in the reduction of high-risk behaviors and creating an environment where members, not just leadership, will take action or speak up. Kimberly Novak, NovakTalks kim@novaktalks.com
Improving the Climate for LGBTQ Members in Your Community Executive 3A | Program #410 LGBTQA | All Students
In this workshop, participants will learn ways to assess how welcoming their fraternity/sorority community is for members and potential members. Participants will also learn how to initiate programs and initiatives, including the Greek Ally program, to enhance their campus climate. The Greek Ally program is a peer education effort to create a safe environment for LGBTQ fraternity and sorority members. The program educates the fraternity/ sorority community on LGBTQ issues, builds bridges between the LGBTQ and Greek communities on campus, and strengthens the bonds of siblinghood by supporting LGBTQ members. Doug Case, Campus Pride
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Drone Shots & Glitter: The Best & Worst Sorority Recruitment Videos & What We Can Learn Nautilus 3 | Program #501 Public Relations | All Students
There is a new expression of values among us. It sometimes features a drone shot, blowing glitter, and bikini/flag walks. But, other times, it is a beautiful piece of art that gives the world a glimpse inside the beauty of our organizations. Some are good, some are bad. Some are Hollywood, some are Snapchat. But, they’re all important, both for marketing purposes and for understanding the values, priorities, and beliefs of sorority leaders. Sorority recruitment videos can be a powerful marketing tool when approached in the right way. Let’s explore this fascinating phenomenon together and discuss some of the best ways to make sorority recruitment videos great Matthew Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc. Matt@PhiredUp.com
Aware Aware Alive: Drunk or Dying? You Make the Call Marina 5 | Program #502
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
According to the CDC, every year more than 80,000 US deaths are caused by binge drinking. How can your council take proactive steps to ensure your members are equipped with the tools and confidence to prevent lives lost from alcohol poisoning? By Implementing an Aware Aware Alive program on campus, you can begin taking the right steps to ensure no life is cut short due to alcohol poisoning. This session will outline a council-based approach to incorporating educational programming throughout the year for the fraternity/sorority community, encouraging ongoing dialogue between councils, chapters and the university, and providing resources designed to eliminate coercive alcohol consumption and encourage responsibility for one another in situations where alcohol is involved. Shawnna Smith, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, ssmit183@calpoly.edu
Michael Eberhard, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, eberhard@calpoly.edu Colton Marino, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, president@calpolyifc.com
Amp Up Your SGA Partnership Marina 3 | Program #503
Public Relations | All Students
Is your relationship with your Student Government either non-existent or in need of some rejuvenation? Do you want more funding and more participation from the student body outside of the fraternity/sorority community? This session will help you to build, repair, and improve relationships with your Student Government and student body. We’ll cover several topics including relationship cultivation and building the case for fraternity/sorority life. Kathy Schreiber, University of Nevada, Las Vegas kathy.schreiber@unlv.edu
A. Jordan Fischette, Alpha Tau Omega jfischette@ato.org
Kristen Voll, Andrew Reid Consultancy kristen@andrewreidc.com
Better Friends, Better Sisters, Better Women Nautilus 1 | Program #504 Fraternal Values | All Students
Joining a sorority changes our lives in many ways. Most importantly, sorority fosters genuine, meaningful friendships with other women. Yet, in the midst of these deep friendships, lives the truth of “girl” culture. We talk behind each others’ backs. We choose jealousy and resentment over support and love. We compete instead of congratulate. One of the real challenges in sorority leadership is acknowledging some of our less-productive impulses and tactics and using our leadership talents to steer our way to better relationships and better solutions. Together we will learn and practice how to unpack the true power of friendships within sorority, and choose to be better friends, better sisters, and better women. Tina VanSteenbergen, ForCollegeForLife tinavansteenbergen@gmail.com
I’m sorry! Who Do You Think You Are?: Knowing When & How to Call Someone Out Marina 4 | Program #505
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students | NCGLC
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 that can make 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, CAMPUSPEAK SWCSpeaks@gmail.com
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Give Me Some Love!: Maximizing the Love through Help! Why Is My Chapter Not Motivated? Philanthropy & Service Marina 2 | Program #508 Executive 3A | Program #506
Social Entrepreneurship | Chapter Leaders
Why do we give? What is the difference between “service” and “philanthropy?” How do they both fit into our fraternity/sorority community? Our Governing Boards? Our Chapters? Our daily life? This engaging workshop will address national, campus, cultural, personal and local service, and philanthropy efforts to help the participants focus on maximizing agency mission and participation. With a brief examination of student motivation and agency needs, participants will be encouraged and guided to assess their personal and/or group choices for their service and philanthropy efforts. Key learnings will include a selection of agencies to partner with, opportunities for service or philanthropy, making the most of events, and practical methods of maximizing service and philanthropy efforts. Mindy Sopher, North Carolina State University mbsopher@ncsu.edu
Movember & Moustaches: Making Charity Sexy Nautilus 2 | Program #507
Service & Philanthropy | All Students
After 15 years and over $800 million dollars raised, the Movember Foundation has revolutionized the world of philanthropy one moustache at a time. Realizing doing good is not synonymous with being stale, stuffy, and boring, Movember has become more than a charity, it has become a movement. On average, men die 6 years younger than women, and there is no biological reason for that. But how do you get men to address their own health and well-being? Answer: You make it sexy. Learn from the professionals at the Movember Foundation on how to create a movement, by disrupting the norm, to make a positive impact on the world. Robert Huffman, Movember Foundation robert.huffman@movember.com
Katelynn Whitaker, Movember Foundation katelynn@movember.com
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Leadership Development | All Students
One of the most common problems in fraternity/sorority communities is the lack of motivation. It is a critical component of your organization’s success or failure. However, before you can help motivate others, you must first understand how you are personally motivated. In this session, participants will uncover specific motivation theories, learn more about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and discover motivational patterns and proven accountability techniques to motivate their members. Once you understand what your chapter members need to know, and how to act as a leader, you will gain the confidence needed to make significant strides towards being a more involved and motivated chapter on campus. Michael Ayalon, Greek University mike@greekuniversity.org
Undocumented & Greek Executive 3B | Program #509
Service & Philanthropy | All Students
This program provides valuable insight into the increase of undocumented students’ participation in multicultural Greek letter organizations and how to best aid undocumented students who are members of your multicultural Greek letter organizations. Membership in multicultural Greek-letter organizations fosters success in adjusting to college and assists these students’ pursuit of their educational and personal leadership goals. Membership in -al Greek letter organizations increases peer support, motivation, a sense of belonging, and campus involvement. This session will review relevant laws and resources available for your undocumented members. Hear from undocumented members of fraternities and sororities about how you can be a better ally. Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D., Washington State University, nicholas.hudson@wsu.edu
Authentic Recruitment: Be Real. Be Great. Nautilus 4 | Program #510
Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
We are in the people business, and the quality of your recruitment determines the trajectory of your community. If you recruit mediocre people, you will have a mediocre community; if you recruit great people, you will have a great community. In this straight-forward session, participants will understand their purpose, what characteristics top-notch members possess, how to provide and sell value to members, how to evaluate potential members, how to communicate authentically during recruitment, and the winning process that leads to more of the right people joining their community. After this program, you will understand the impact of your recruitment efforts and how your entire community can authentically do it at a high level. Tom Healy, LaunchPoint
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Wake Up & Work Out w/ The Strong Movement
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Study Lounge
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Registration Open
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Professionals’ Lounge
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Awards & Assessment Display
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM General Session 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Silent Auction Open
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 6
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IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Officer Tracks AFLV West Student Luncheon
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NCGLC Luncheon [ Dessert served in the Exhibit Hall ]
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Professionals’ Luncheon
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Chat & Grab Dessert w/ Exhibitors & Raffle Announcement
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Silent Auction Final Bids
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Exhibit Hall Closing
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IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
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Order of Omega Case Study Competition
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Silent Auction Item Pick-up Award Consultations for 2018 Applicants
3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 8
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IFC/College Panhellenic Academy General Sessions
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IFC/College Panhellenic Academy Closing Session
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Educational Sessions & Game Changer Block 9
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Order of Omega Initiation
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Awards & Assessment Rehearsal [ Invitation Only ]
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Recognition Banquet
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From One Risky Community to Another: Train Your People Correctly Marina 3 | Program #601
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
Risk management is essential to the success of a fraternity/ sorority community, but if you don’t invest time into your programs, it won’t be beneficial. In an effort to keep current on the challenges facing members, student leaders and the fraternity/sorority life staff at the University of Oregon partnered together to train the community on best practices. The presenters will demonstrate how their risk management program provided community members with great educational resources. They will also provide participants with tangible, take-away programs that a chapter can immediately implement, and how to identify presentation partners within a small external community to ensure a daylong training is possible on any campus. Tayler Marshall, University of Oregon atmarsh@uoregon.edu
Caitlin Roberts, University of Oregon crober12@uoregon.edu
Strategies for Managerial Excellence Marina 4 | Program #602
Leadership Development | All Students
Were you thrown into your position with little training or knowledge of the position? One of the biggest problems facing chapters and communities is constantly having to reinvent the wheel. All the effective recruitment techniques, fundraising programs, scholarship initiatives, risk management procedures, and other organizational memory is lost when members leave. In this program, you will learn how to identify and train future leaders, ensure successful officer transition, and gain confidence to develop new goals for the upcoming year. Presenters will outline effective committee structure, effective meeting and communication techniques, and the importance of organizational financial responsibilities. Finally, you will examine the role of frequent and honest communication with your all of your stakeholders. Michael Ayalon, Greek University mike@greekuniversity.org 39
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Professionals Only
In this session, we will review and examine the most common campus response issues the NIC team works on, discuss the Conference’s advocacy protocols, review the important role campus partners play in the process, and examine real-life case studies to provide participants with a thorough understanding of NIC campus response strategies and efforts. Dylan Howser, North-American Interfraternity Conference dylan.howser@nicindy.org
Helen Lahrman, North-American Interfraternity Conference helen.lahrman@nicindy.org
#StopSettingGoals, #StartAchievingThem Marina 5 | Program #604
Leadership Development | All Students
Setting a goal is easy; it’s accomplishing it that is difficult. Whether you want to ace a difficult class, increase involvement on campus, or land your dream job, by attending this session, you’ll learn practical strategies you can apply immediately to help you to achieve your most important ambitions. Some of the things you’ll discover are: the top five obstacles preventing people from reaching their goals, the three step process that Hoan Do used to get on NBC’s hit show, American Ninja Warrior (which you can use to help increase your chances of achieving your goals), and the real purpose on why you need to pursue your dreams. By the end of the session, you’ll have more clarity on what is important in your life, and you’ll also walk away in hand with a step-by-step game plan to start working toward achieving your goals. Hoan Do, Metropolis Management joyce@metropolismanagement.com
Redefining Brotherhood Nautilus 1 | Program #605 Fraternal Values | All Students
Brotherhood can be described as the “currency of fraternity.” Chapters are selling it, and prospective members are buying it. But what is it? Ask any five chapter members to define brotherhood, and you are likely to get five different answers. This session is based on industry-leading research into the nature of fraternal brotherhood. Participants will gain a better understanding of brotherhood, will understand how the various types of brotherhood impact other aspects of the fraternity experience, and will develop strategies for improving brotherhood within their chapters. Gentry McCreary, Dyad Strategies LLC gentry@dyadstrategies.com
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Gender Inclusion within Single-Gender Organizations Executive 3B | Program #606 LGBTQA | All Students
Today’s generation is redefining the meaning of gender. Students who do not identify as cisgender (those whose gender identity corresponds with their sex assigned at birth) may identify as transgender, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, polygender, non-binary, gender questioning, and other options. Fraternities and sororities have traditionally been binary organizations, open to men or women respectively. Is there a place for gender non-conforming students in the fraternity/sorority community? How are membership policies of (inter) national organizations evolving with regard to gender identity? What can students and advisors do to make their community more inclusive and welcoming? These and other issues will be examined in this session. Doug Case, Campus Pride doug@campuspride.org
Recruitment Counselors: The Most Important person In Your Recruitment Nautilus 4 | Program #608
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Recruitment Counselors might be the most important and integral part of the success of a sorority recruitment process, and it should be one of the most significant and coveted positions within our sorority communities attracting our very best sorority leaders. These leaders should be highly trained to be true guides, counselors, and mentors. The bad news is these positions are seen as a way for sorority members 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. The good news? We can change the culture. You can transform the role of a sorority 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
Risk Management for Cultural Organizations: It Does/Does Not Apply? Executive 1 | Program #607
Risk Reduction & Management | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
We know. We’ve heard it for years. “We don’t do things like others. We don’t have giant events swimming in alcohol. Therefore, we don’t have to worry” Sure about that? Before you pass along the clich_s to your younger members, let’s take a look at actual cases and best practices for cultural fraternities and sororities. If you believe risk management is just for NIC/NPC organizations, please come and participate. To answer the question: risk management does indeed apply for Latino, Asian, NPHC and other cultural organizations. David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc. David.Westol@gmail.com
Strong Girl Steps to a Stronger, More Confident, Happier You Nautilus 3 | Program #609
Health & Wellness | All Students
In this program, you will learn the tools to transform your mind and body, so you can reach your goals and live a happy, positive life with the confidence to go along with it. Ailis Garcia, The Strong Movemnet ailisgarcia1@gmail.com
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Are You Sure You Want to Go Inactive? Executive 3A | Program #610
Chapter Management | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
It’s the same phrase every semester, “I’m going inactive to focus on my academics.” Tired of hearing it? This program will address the excuses culturally-based organizational leaders often experience when their members decide to go inactive. This program offers an opportunity for participants to reflect on their chapter’s previous practices while providing the tools needed to reframe the attitude towards the inactive status. Participants will walk away with the strategies necessary for motivating and retaining active membership from semester to semester. Alexis Orozco, University of Arizona lexorozco@email.arizona.edu
Michael Gonzales, University of Arizona mgonzales4@email.arizona.edu
Just Beneath the Surface: The Human Element of Risk Management Nautilus 2 | Program #611
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
Fraternities and sororities promise a “home away from home” to incoming members. We accept, love, and care for those who choose to join us. However, for some members, this sense of belonging doesn’t wash over them when they sign their bid card. Instead, they feel as if each day is a struggle to earn acceptance and a battle to prove they belong. A chapter or community filled with members that feel as if they have something to prove is a very scary thing. In this program, we will approach risk management, not from the perspective of policy, but rather through the lens of the human element, particularly the psychology of belonging. Vince Fabra, The Catalyst Agency vince.fabra@gmail.com
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A Higher Quantity of High Quality Men: Dynamic Recruitment Nautilus 4 | Program #701
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Dynamic Recruitment is an active approach to building meaningful relationships with non-fraternity/sorority students. Chapters that do Dynamic Recruitment continually build their network of non-affiliated friends using optimized strategies for meeting new people, and they track their growing network utilizing a standardized Names List. The Dynamic Recruitment process continues with systematic relationship-building through small, normal, friendship activities as opposed to just big recruitment events. Prospects are vetted for their level of qualification using an objective Values Based Selection Process. The Dynamic Recruitment chapter is guaranteed 100% bid acceptance because it always “Pre-Closes” prospects. The system repeats every year guaranteeing the highest quantity of high quality members for the chapter. Austin Netherton, Phired Up Productions Austin@phiredup.com
Andy Bremer, Phired Up Productions andy@phiredup.com
Rethinking Study Tables: New Ways to Increase Academic Success Marina 5 | Program #702
Academic Achievement | Chapter Leaders
Generation Z Doesn’t Want a Sales Pitch: How To Recruit The New College Student Nautilus 2 | Program #703
Chapter Management | All Students
College students don’t want a sales pitch. Actually, they hate being sold stuff. They also don’t like being lied to about what they are buying. Our organizations have become bad about selling fraternity and sorority. We push hard with facts about what we do, what we’re the best at, and why they should want to be in our organization. They actually hate that. What they want more than anything is the stories of your experiences in your fraternity or sorority. They don’t want you to be a salesman, they want you to be a storyteller. Come learn how to stop selling and start telling stories in a meaningful way to authentically and honestly represent what your organization offers. Matthew Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc. Matt@InnovaGreek.com
Redefining Sisterhood Nautilus 1 | Program #704 Fraternal Values | All Students
Sisterhood can be described as the “currency of sorority.” Chapters are selling it, and prospective members are buying it. But what is it? Ask any five chapter members to define sisterhood, and you are likely to get five different answers. This session is based on industry-leading research into the nature of fraternal sisterhood and will give participants an opportunity to gain a better understanding of sisterhood, to understand how the various types of sisterhood impact other aspects of the sorority experience, and to develop strategies for improving sisterhood within their chapters. Gentry McCreary, Dyad Strategies LLC gentry@dyadstrategies.com
Outreaching for Future Members Marina 3 | Program #705
It would be great if we could acquire knowledge by simply walking into a building or room, such as the library. The reality is the mind does not work that way; so, why do we think sitting around a study table for 5 hours a week will also make us smarter and do better in the classroom? This session will shift from the traditional habits of academic plans to provide examples and ideas of ways councils and chapter officers can create and promote a more learner-focused environment in the chapter or community. Participants will identify shortcomings of the typical academic programs and leave with strategies to better promote effort as a way of increasing academic performance.
Participants from historically multicultural Greek-lettered organizations will learn new tools in outreaching to potential members of their organizations. In this session, students will be challenged to critically reflect on language used in current outreach methods as well as new ways to gain interested students by ensuring language used is reflective of the people in their community. Additionally, this workshop will allow for students to see a glimpse of the future and how what they do now can positively impact inclusion in their organization.
Erik Kahl, University of Wyoming
Vanessa Bustamante, Ed.D. CSU, Northridge
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Mental, Spiritual, & Body Wellness in a Millennial World Executive 3B | Program #706 Health & Wellness | All Students
Brittany Piper knows from first hand experience the havoc a college landscape can inflict on wellness. She vividly remembers the all-nighters, pumped up on stimulant medication and Red Bull. The skipping meals because she was either too busy to eat or trying to maintain an unrealistic body image. The alcohol abuse. The lack of self worth. She remembers the overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, the anxiety attacks, and in response, the anti-depressants. Unfortunately, with research pointing to an increase in suicide, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse on college campuses, this dark story is the reality for many students struggling to find a healthy balance between school, work, and life in general. With a combo of mental, spiritual and body awareness, Brittany will guide students through an introspective lens where they can dive deep into the same self-care practices that helped her to feel empowered to overcome the pressures of college life. Brittany Piper, CAMPUSPEAK brittpiper.lcp@gmail.com
Living The Creed Using a Community Cultural Wealth Lens Executive 3A | Program #707
Leadership Development | All Students | NCGLC
As leaders, it is important to understand how culturallybased fraternities and sororities contribute to community service. This interactive workshop will discuss how culturally-based fraternities and sororities possess, utilize, and nurture community cultural wealth to engage in service. Community cultural wealth consists of 8 assets: aspirational, linguistic, navigational, resistant, familial, social, ethnic consciousness, and leadership. Participants who attend this session will be asked to engage in an interactive opportunity to identify a variety of assets from their communities that contribute to their organizational principles, with a focus on community service. Manuel Del Real, Colorado State University mdelreal@colostate.edu
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Quiet Confidence Marina 4 | Program #708
Leadership Development | All Students
Do you constantly feel like your leadership is inhibited or valued less than others because you’re not the loudest person in the room? Do you ever start to convince even yourself that your voice doesn’t matter because others don’t seem to listen? This session focuses on helping you unlock and appreciate your unique talents. We will focus on the art of Quiet Confidence and teach you how to master the skill. A. Jordan Fischette, Andrew Reid Consultancy jordan@andrewreidc.com
Brittany Booth, Alpha Sigma Tau bbooth@alphasigmatau.org
High Achiever Land Marina 2 | Program #709
Leadership Development | Chapter Leaders
You’ve worked hard to get here. You’ve followed the rules, beat out your peers, stayed up late, tried to help everyone you can. And you’re tired. When you stop moving, you realize you aren’t taking care of yourself. Your motivation starts to dwindle, and you wonder why you push so hard. Welcome to High Achiever Land! A place where leaders end up when they’ve put others before themselves for too long. A place where you show up stressed, burned out, and tired. In High Achiever Land, we are comforted by responsibilities. We love having people who look up to us. We love people asking for help. We work hard, we don’t say no, and we wake up each day with a weight on our shoulders. As soon as we accomplish something, there’s a new hill to climb. Are you prepared to lead and also celebrate your accomplishments in the process? Lindsay Boccardo, Lindsay Boccardo Training & Coaching lindsay@lindsayboccardo.com
Let’s Talk About Sex Executive 1 | Program #710 Health & Wellness | All Students
Let’s face it, male/female dynamics in a campus culture aren’t always healthy. College Moxie presents Unfiltered: a unique panel of 5 men in their 20’s who answer anonymously submitted questions about sex and dating from their perspectives. The panel provides insight to how some men think, interpret women, and what drives their behaviors with the opposite sex in a university environment. In contrast, a former chapter president and current USC law student shares her story about campus life, sexual assault, and navigating hook-up culture. This event will leaving our campus leaders encouraged, empowered and ready to talk. Lizz Carter Clark, College Moxie thelizzcarter@gmail.com
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Crimes against Fraternity: Scholastic Edition 2.0 Marina 3 | Program #801
Academic Achievement | Council Leaders
In the popular card game, participants must answer serious societal questions with humorous answers. This applies to academic achievement as we frame the discussion that gets the attention of our students and moves academics forward for our communities. Academic achievement is one of our founding principles and central to the mission of our host organizations. So, how do we make academics a topic that is both challenging and fun? What role do our councils play? How do we engage chapter leaders to put words into action? How do we measure academic achievement beyond GPA? How can our groups play a larger role in the university’s academic mission? What are the latest best practices of increasing academic achievement? This interactive session will include best practices that go beyond library hours and infuse research and key performance indicators to help participants create a fun academic frame for their ever-changing fraternal community. Beth Saul, Gamma Sigma Alpha, National Greek Academic Honor Society, bethsaul2002@yahoo.com
Curiosity, Courage, & Cake: Surviving Mental Illness Through Sisterhood Marina 4 | Program #802
The Five Great Hazing Myths Nautilus 1 | Program #803
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
Hazing is arguably the single greatest challenge facing fraternities and sororities. In spite of the deaths, the injuries, the lawsuits, and the negative media attention, hazing persists in our community. But why? Most students engage in hazing because they believe hazing accomplishes positive things for new members and for their chapters. But these beliefs are largely based on myth, not reality. This session will debunk the myths we have built up around hazing - that hazing builds better chapters and creates more committed members. Participants will also learn strategies aimed at combating hazing in their chapters and communities. Gentry McCreary, Dyad Strategies LLC gentry@dyadstrategies.com
Why Matters Now: How Some Professionals Achieve More & Others Don’t Executive 3B | Program #804 Leadership Development |
Professionals Only
Both the why of what you do and the now of what you do matter to achieve meaningful success. What would it look like for you to be more focused, motivated, and committed at home, work, and in your community? In this inspiring and practical presentation, participants will be challenge to identify or reconnect with their why (purpose) and to live it out now (passion) in order to achieve meaningful success. Too much focus on the “why” can lead to being stymied by indecision. Too much focus on the “now” can lead to increasing impulsivity and bad decisions. Learn how to be “ON 10”, apply the Principle of the Frog, Step, Seed, and Smile; and be inspired by why you started in this industry! Justin Jones-Fosu, CAMPUSPEAK justin@justininspires.com
Health & Wellness | All Students
One week after accepting her sorority bid, Annalise Sinclair was diagnosed with a life-changing mental illness. She quickly discovered sisterhood is sometimes the best therapy; she later realized that by learning to be curious about ourselves and finding the courage to share our stories with others, we can allow deep, meaningful relationships to develop. This strength allows us to take on any challenge including the ones which feel the mostpersonal. In this program, students will discover how a little bit of curiosity can change their entire life, a whole lot of courage is necessary to take on their dreams, and there is nothing that can’t be made a little bit better with cake! Annalise Sinclair, ForCollegeForLife annalisemsinclair@gmail.com
Designing a Professional Growth Plan Marina 5 | Program #805
Life After College | All Students
This workshop will encourage participants to approach their career with confidence and excitement as they learn how to adapt to any number of scenarios and come out stronger because they understand the nature of career development. Together we will explore the four steps to create a meaningful career path. This includes several reflection and group sharing activities. Each participant will leave with a plan and next steps in place. Lindsay Boccardo, Lindsay Boccardo Training & Coaching lindsay@lindsayboccardo.com
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Mobilizing your Panhellenic Community to Rewrite the Rules of Social Interactions Marina 2 | Program #806
Council Management | All Students
Given the state of fraternity/sorority life, social engagements are a problematic experience where inappropriate behaviors or worse are occurring on a regular basis. After reflection on the problems within the community, one Panhellenic Council took steps to prevent further escalation of behaviors that were a risk to the community and its organizations. By utilizing their collective power and voice, the Panhellenic Council and member organizations joined together to set expectations for peer-accountability and social interactions on a community scale. Join the presentation team to learn about how they created a unified idea, drafted a policy/ statement that aligned with the community goals, and sought support from partner councils in implementation. Tayler Marshall, University of Oregon atmarsh@uoregon.edu
Jordan Allison, University of Oregon phcpres@uoregon.edu
Be Fierce, Be Bold, Be Sisters: Confidence is a Team Sport Nautilus 2 | Program #807 Fraternal Values | All Students
Greek Life After College: The Next Step in Greek Life Executive 3A | Program #808 Life After College | All Students
Are you ready for the next step in your life? Translating your fraternity/sorority experience into your public resume can be tedious and confusing. Finding graduate or alumni/ae members in your new job location can also be daunting. As if the change from undergraduate life to life after college was not difficult enough, for many new graduates, extending their lifetime membership in a their organization can either be exhausting or invigorating, but it certainly takes some energy too. The good news is you do have a network to help you get settled and continue your commitment to values, friendship, leadership, and service. Participants will work on translating their personal fraternity/ sorority experience into general and job/career appropriate terminology for maximizing their resumes, personal statement, and interviews. Case studies on “making the transition” will be discussed, and alumni/graduate resources will be available to help make the road more smooth and welcoming. Make sure to bring your resume draft! Mindy Sopher, North Carolina State University mbsopher@ncsu.edu
Write your Story: Talking to New Members about their Experience Nautilus 3 | Program #809
Chapter Management | Council Leaders
Let’s call it what it is: being women in college is hard work. While we stretch ourselves thin to meet (exceed) the expectations of ourselves and everyone else, we also have the additional pressure of doing it all with confidence. Confidence is an important and lofty goal, but not one that comes with an easy on/off switch. On the contrary, it can take a lot of work and resilience to develop real confidence. In this session, we’ll come together as women dealing with real life to find and build authentic confidence. Through powerful conversations, helpful practical exercises, and pure sisterhood, we will put in the work of building true confidence because it’s surely teamwork worth doing.
Insecurities cause many of us to go against our moral compasses and act in ways that are incongruent to who we are. New members are particularly susceptible to this fact. That’s why we rarely see them standing up for themselves, saying no to hazing, and engaging in groupthink. This discussion-based session will focus on the roll insecurity plays in inaction by talking about the stories we tell ourselves. If we want our new members to engage more in bystander intervention and reporting, we must first get them to see the reason they do not self-advocate: because they just want to belong.
Tina VanSteenbergen, ForCollegeForLife
jtrobo@gmail.com
tinavansteenbergen@gmail.com
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Conflict, The Sleeping Giant Nautilus 4 | Program #810
Self-Governance & Judicial Affairs | All Students
As leaders of our organizations, conflict is a part of our everyday lives. Often, we are great at talking about it, but struggle to engage with it in a healthy, productive way. This session is designed to equip you with the tools you need to conquer the sleeping giant known as conflict. You will learn how to identify the most common types of conflict in your organization and determine your own personal resolution style. After this session, you will be able to enter any difficult situation with confidence and a level head. Kristen Vega, CSU Monterey Bay kvega@csumb.edu
Kim Hayashi, Leadership Inspirations kim@leadershipinspirations.com
Utilizing Public Relations as a Recruitment Tool Executive 1 | Program #811
Public Relations | All Students | NCGLC
Historically, multicultural fraternities and sororities are unknown to potential new members. Incoming students are unaware of the unique opportunities joining a multicultural fraternity or sorority provides them: identity development, academic achievement, and social connections. Utilizing data analytics and innovative public relations methods, councils can increase the visibility of their member organizations, thereby yielding larger recruitment classes/ lines. As multicultural fraternities and sororities, we must gain visibility to ensure our longevity on campuses! This session will empower student leaders to take ownership over public relation efforts to achieve substantive recruitment gains for their campuses. Kathia Jimenez, Washington State University ugc.pr@wsu.edu
Diana Soria, Washington State University ugc.recruitment@wsu.edu
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Risk Reduction Through Smart Recruitment & Marketing Nautilus 3 | Program #901
Risk Reduction & Management | All Students
Are the risk management trainings, policies, and sanctions working great on your campus or within your organization? If so, good for you (please present a session on how you’re doing it!) If not, then you’re certainly not alone. The approach we’ve taken to reduce risky behavior in fraternities and sororities has been a noble one, but it needs supplementary help. Enter marketing and recruitment! Fraternity/sorority marketing has a reputation for being about loud shouting, glamourous videos, and lots of fliers. But there’s a desperate need to leverage the tools used by great companies and sports teams to attract top talent and apply those tools to attracting higher quality, lower risk members. Further, strategic marketing and recruitment practices can alter the cultural expectations provided during the pre-member experience and have a positive impact on risk reduction. Matthew Mattson, Innova Marketing, Inc. Matt@InnovaGreek.com
Sex and Candy: Making Communication, Consent, & Getting Tested More Tasty Marina 3 | Program #902
Health & Wellness | All Students
It’s been proven that fear and shame-based sex education simply does not work. It’s time to think and talk about sex in a different way. Kelly Gluckman is a current senior at UCLA, a performance artist, and long-time champion of sex-positive education. Her goal is to empower others in developing the tools necessary to make healthy decisions in their sex life and freely express themselves, both as individuals and within relationships. In this program, Kelly shares her story of contracting HIV and learning how to thrive. She shares the benefits of using protection, getting tested, and the “how to’s” of intimate partner communication. Her impactful journey shows how one can overcome life’s obstacles while developing self-love. Kelly Gluckman, UCLA kbgluckman@g.ucla.edu
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Mandatory Isn’t, Can’t, & Won’t: Motivation Comes from Leadership & Followership Nautilus 4 | Program #903
Chapter Management | All Students
Recruitment Counselors: There’s a Million Things you Haven’t Done, Just you Wait Nautilus 1 | Program #906
Intake/Membership Recruitment | All Students
You started with fines, and then came a complicated point system or demerits/merits followed by yet another scheme to get members to sign up, show up and contribute. How are those working out for you? We’ll take a short look at “mandatory,” a long look at asking good questions as to why members are not engaged in your chapter or council, and then review at least a dozen ways to improve motivation. Mandatory has never taken the place of leadership by example, and it never will. Bring your ideas!
The training a recruitment counselor receives sets the stage for the experience a potential new member has while participating in Panhellenic recruitment. A good training can create an extraordinarily positive experience for a PNM and keep them excited and enthusiastic for the duration of recruitment; while a bad training can provide the opposite experience. Come to this session to learn helpful tips and tricks to training the best group of recruitment counselors your campus has ever seen!
David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc.
Elizabeth Becker, National Panhellenic Conference
David.Westol@gmail.com
elizabeth@npcwomen.org
I’m a Campus Newbie: How Do I Build Relationships With HQ?
More Than Just Cultural Greeks
Marina 2 | Program #904 Leadership Development |
Professionals Only
Executive 1 | Program #907
Social Justice | Cultural Fraternity/Sorority Leaders | NCGLC
Are you new to the campus scene and nervous about building a strong relationship with your headquarters counterparts? With every campus operating differently, and every headquarters having different policies, it can certainly be overwhelming. In this session, we’re going back to basics to help you build the most effective and efficient relationship possible. We’ll have professionals from both sides of the aisle to facilitate and answer questions.
Participants from historically multicultural Greek-lettered organizations will learn how to frame the importance of their foundation as organizations catering to diverse student populations. In this workshop, student leaders will learn to be trailblazers in the multicultural fraternal movement as game-changers in fraternity/sorority life to not just establish their importance on a college campus, but the importance they have in helping diverse students navigate academic/professional endeavors.
Melyssa Barrera, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Vanessa Bustamante, Ed.D., CSU, Northridge
melyssa.barrera@unlv.edu
A. Jordan Fischette, Alpha Tau Omega
vanessa.bustamante@csun.edu
jfischette@ato.org
Honest Conversations: Recruitment Through Relationship Building Executive 3B | Program #905
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Chapter Leaders
Greek Unity, Not My Chapter, & Other Lies We Tell Ourselves Nautilus 2 | Program #908 Fraternal Values | All Students
Rather than focusing on developing genuine relationships with potential new members, recruitment is often viewed as a “have to” activity to meet quota and/or maintain the size of the organization. What happens when members intentionally focus on honest conversations and individual relationships? This session will provide leaders with techniques to engage in genuine and meaningful conversations to help with the recruitment process. Instead of just selling the organization, this session will help leaders understand how they can make individuals feel welcome and connected.
Fraternity/sorority life tends to get a bad rap. From newsfeeds to newspaper pages and images on television media outlets, we are portrayed as being filled with hazing, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and plain stupidity. Often our members believe bad things will never happen to them, or worse, it will only happen to another chapter or organization. This leads to a false sense of invincibility and poor decision making. By exploring the myths (and realties) surrounding fraternities and sororities, participants will have honest conversations regarding the future of their fraternity/ sorority communities and how individual members can impact on their organizations in a positive way.
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Annalise Sinclair, ForCollegeForLife
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Social Justice | Chapter Leaders | NCGLC
Since the 2016 presidential election, there has been a lot of reflection, raw emotion, and determining a way forward for our community. Many members have expressed a sincere fear about their safety. As members of multicultural fraternities and sororities, and as members of historically minoritized populations, we play a large role in advancing social justice issues on campuses. This session focuses on specific action items councils can take to address these issues, including resolutions, walk-outs, protests, and media campaigns. Our communities can no longer take a back seat towards addressing the inequities we see on our campuses. Attendees will be empowered to utilize community organizing efforts to achieve social change at their institutions! Nicholas Hudson, Ed.D., Washington State University nicholas.hudson@wsu.edu
Itzeli Rodriguez, Washington State University ugc.administration@wsu.edu
Connecting, Caring, & Closing: Fraternity Recruitment Conversations Marina 5 | Program #910
Intake/Membership Recruitment | Council Leaders
Every fraternity recruiter has only one real tool to do his job. It isn’t events. It isn’t free food. It isn’t a cool house. It’s conversations. All recruitment happens in one place - in the conversations between your members and your potential members. But too often those conversations are either surface level nonsense, or random, unintentional, and more like word-vomit (regurgitating useless info and facts like a Wikipedia page, rather than creating meaningful connections). Stop puking your fraternity facts on your PNMs! In this session, you’ll learn the three recruitment conversations that great recruiters consistently use, and you’ll be able to simplify your approach to relationship-building with potential members. Andy Bremer, Phired Up Productions andy@phiredup.com
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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, 8 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, The Source, and much more.
Board of Directors
CONFERENCE VOLUNTEER TEAM
Chair
Fundraising Coordinator Melyssa Barrera
Lisa Fedler Swiontek Vice Chair David Westol Secretary/Treasurer Shannon Greybar Milliken, Ed.D. Directors Caitlin Roberts
Special Events Coordinator Marcos Guzman Director of Awards & Assessment Ryan Hilperts
Dhanfu Elston, Ph.D.
Conference Standards Coordinator Shawnna Smith
Mike Hayes
Coordinator of Conference Educational Programs Lauren Utley
Tom Jelke, Ph.D.
Director of Multimedia & Creative Design Steve Whitby
Jeremiah Shinn, Ph.D. Parice Bowser
CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF Executive Director Ryan O’Rourke, ryan@aflv.org Assistant Executive Director Mark Jasper Gehrke, gehrke@aflv.org Meetings & Events Planner Jen McDaniel, jen@aflv.org
NCGLC COMMITTEE Coordinator Natalie Cleary Coordinator Chloe Leal
Coordinator of Member Support Jenn Heitmeyer, heitmeyer@aflv.org
AFLV CONNECTIONS
Coordinator of Student Programs Claire Dixon, claire@aflv.org
Online Editor Andrea Battaglia
Director of Marketing & Communications Andrea Starks-Corbin, andrea@aflv.org Graphic & Web Designer Justin England, justin@aflv.org
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graduate INTERNS
Todd Rotgers
Erica Williams
Natalie Pinkney
Frank Albergo University of San Francisco
Brittany Booth
Marcos Guzman
Jacob Ellis Florida State University
Shawna Smith Jonathan Ng
Nicole Mann Loyola Marymount University
Guillermo Flores
Mishalle Marszalek University of the Pacific
Melyssa Barrera
Cristian McGough University of San Diego
Brittany Bowles Payton Gates Shana Makos
Jackson Kammrath Colton Johnson
Branden Stewart Jessie Ashton Jess Turuc
Brian Golden
Kate Steiner, Ph.D. Jordan Fischette Chloe Leal
Abby Ford
Gabbie Rimmaudo Noah Reetz
Kevin Saberre Brent Grunig
Stephen Dominy Victoria Stankus
Vanessa Bustamante Amanda Villa
Mishalle Marszalek
Suzette Walden Cole Neil Stanglein
Megan Pepper
Nicholas Hudson
AWARDS & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE Caitlin Dobson DJ Mahoney
Hannah Cotton
Karlee Nuttelman Kari Murphy
Nicholas Hudson John Bulcock
Robert Marias
Lindsey Dever
Jessica Roshak
Landry Underwood Tyler Manning
Ayana Wilson Tyler Havens Devin Hall
undergraduate INTERNS Delaney Fry University of Washington - Seattle Ian Galope University of Washington Sara Perry Oregon State University Malina Reyes Northern Arizona University Angelina Ursetta University of Northern Colorado
Jessie Ashton
Kristen Kardas
Danielle Wilcher Gina Keucher
Jennifer Pierce Alicia Rascon Devin Basile
Kathryn O’Hagan
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ASLAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Affiliation Luncheon & AFLV Late Night
Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Professionals Institute
CAMPUSPEAK
PITCH Competition
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College Moxie
Professionals’ Luncheon
CrowdChange
Thursday Night General Session
Delta Zeta
Closed Captioning
Kotis College
Conference Pens
LaunchPoint
Pinnacle Award for Strategic Growth
Order of Omega
Case Study Competition
Phired Up Productions
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