MBG ROADTRIP! Conference Book by Syreeta Greene

SPECIAL EDITION 2012 ISSUE 6 FOR BLACK GREEKS By BLACK GREEKS

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Dear NPHC and Friends, As the current President of the NPHC at USC I am so excited that you all decided to attend the 3rd Annual Miseducation of the Black Greek ROADTRIP! You are in for a treat. The Harbor Institute has amazing speakers and you will learn not only how to improve your chapters or organizations, but you will also learn about yourself. I am proud to represent the National Pan-Hellenic Council at University of Southern California. Although our council is much smaller than those on the campuses of HBCU’s, we do great work in giving back to our communities and engaging our campus. We look to foster relationships with other councils, faculty, and students. In addition, we are excited that the ROADTRIP! Conference has been expanded to the West Coast so that we may also benefit from the exciting BGLO development opportunities that other schools have been able to experience. Being this year’s co-partner is an honor. As fellow NPHC members, I encourage you to fully engage in the workshops offered, question the speakers, and be prepared to make change on your respective campus. Our history is great, our legacy should be cherished, and our future is ours to embrace. In Greekdom,

Chanel Cochran-Moore University of Southern California 2013 National Pan-Hellenic Council President Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Welcome Students and Advisor to the 3rd Annual Miseducation of the Black Greek ROADTRIP! TM This year’s conference is a bi-‐coastal conference that cultivates the diverse leaders of tomorrow. This year, based on demand, we have expanded the conference to include dates in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA. Now college students from across the country have the opportunity to participate in either our east or west coast conferences. Hosted by The Harbor Institute, an education company based in Washington, DC, the conferences are a synergetic, innovative, interactive and holistic educational experience. It is unique for participants because it blends over 100 college students from over 20 different institutions, with an interest in African American Greek-‐Lettered Fraternities and Sororities, from across the country. The conference consists of nationally recognized speakers and professionals from a vast array of industries including business, government and entertainment. The Miseducation of the Black Greek ROADTRIP! TM is an affordable, exciting, innovative full immersion conference experience that is designed to empower undergraduate members of historically African-‐American Collegiate Greek-‐Lettered Fraternities and Sororities, undergraduate students with an interest in learning more about these organizations (and how to work more effectively with them) and student service professionals and advisors who work closely with these groups. We look forward to providing this unique opportunity to educate, evaluate and empower yourselves, your chapters, your councils, your campuses, and your communities. Sincerely,

THE MISEDUCATION OF THE BLACK GREEK INITIATIVE

ENERGETIC. EXCITING. EXCELLENT.

The Harbor Institute offers comprehensive, educational Black Greek programming customized to fit your campus’ needs. Our programs are presented by experts who are passionate about empowering students and advisors. Please choose one or more of the options below: The Miseducation of the Black Greek XPERIENCE! TM A customized, interactive, and exciting program open to the entire campus that is designed to increase understanding about Black Greeks on campus, as well as promote their presence (60-90 minutes, plus a question and answer period). Recommended for: Freshman Orientation, Meet The Greeks, NPHC Week, Black History Month The Miseducation of the Black Greek BOOTCAMP! TM A customized, intense, and engaging training session that addresses issues such as intake, pledging, hazing, membership recruitment, retention, personal and organizational leadership, and African-American history as it relates to Black Greeks (3-4 hours). Recommended for: NPHC Retreats, Greek Retreats (with NPHC breakouts), and Black Greek Leadership Training

The Miseducation of the Black Greek ROADTRIP!TM A weekend conference that consists of a diverse, yet select group of expert speakers who cover a variety of issues regarding Black Greek organizations, Black Greek advisors’ training, students who express interest in Black Greek organizations, exciting post-college opportunities, and invaluable network opportunities. Recommended for: NPHC Executive Board Members, NPHC Members, Greek Life and Chapter Advisors, Black Greek Chapter Officers and Members, and Students Interested in Black Greek Organizations

The Miseducation of the Black Greek IMMERSION!TM A comprehensive, semester-long class (at least an hour-long class) that is required for students interested in joining a Black Greek organization. Classroom topics include cultural empowerment, personal and student leadership,risk management,and conflict management and resolution. The class is recommended for campuses that face challenges concerning membership intake and hazing issues, small chapter numbers, or poor/average academic performance by Black Greek members. Institutions who currently license Harbor’s patent-pending curriculum include Howard University and The Ohio State University. For more information on any of the above offerings , please contact Ms.Trina Earnest at 202.321.6132 or bearnest@theharborinstitute.com.

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 14, 2012

Pre-Conference Sessions and Activities (no additional registration cost associated with this day) Cross Cultural ConnectionTM Advisor’s Institute Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm Where: Meeting Room 16 Facilitator(s): Ayana Wilson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Audience: NPHC and Multicultural Advisors, Greek Directors/Assistant Directors, Graduate Advisors (off-campus), Chapter Advisors (on-campus) Description: Attendees will learn best practices of advising and working with today’s millennial generation that leads to greater leadership development with students in Black and Latino Greek-lettered organizations. The institute will also highlight some of the unique challenges that face undergraduate chapters of the Black and multicultural Greeks and learn of practical solutions. - - -

Institute Sessions: Developing a working relationship with Black and Latino Greek-lettered organizations Leveraging your advisement support network Creative fund-raising techniques and alternative approaches to leveraging campus funding Three Letters Don’t Make You: The Definition of Womanhood Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Meeting Room 2

Facilitator(s): Tish Norman, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Audience: Open to undergraduate women who are members of Black Greek-Lettered Organizations Description: Before you can lead your chapter, your organization or your NPHC you must first lead yourself. Re-examine and challenge the labels that the media, society and your peers often define you with. These values based interactive and engaging journey empowers participants to define themselves with respect, humility and image, with a special sensitivity to these different cultural contexts. It also focuses on how female student leaders should properly engage females on campus. These, along with other personal characteristics are explored to challenge participants to reexamine their behaviors in an effort to improve Page 6 © 2012 The Harbor Institute

them both in a personal and professional context. This open exchange format is blended with a multimedia presentation, interactive activities, group breakouts, selfreflection and spirited discussions to empower college students to be better men. The facilitator also focuses on short term and long-term strategies for participants to implement to improve their leadership while better serving their families, chapters, and communities. Going H.A.M.: Leadership for Men of Color Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Where: Meeting Room 4 Facilitator(s): Bryant Smith, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Audience: Open to Undergraduate men who are members of Black Greek Lettered Organizations Description: Go H.A.M. or stay home. Is your manhood affecting your leadership or infecting it? This interactive and reflective workshop allows you to examine manhood and leadership from a totally new perspective. Lunch On Your Own 12:00pm See suggestions for locations in walking distance

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Schedule of Events Howard University Legacy Tour 2:30pm – 5:30 pm Meet in Renaissance Lobby at 2:00 pm sharp to depart as a group via Metro train. The tour is free, but each participant will need $10 for a round-trip Metro card. Wear your Greek paraphernalia (Casual T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc.) The Legacy campus tour will provide its guests with a step-by-step account of the historic locations and landmarks that contribute to the rich legacy of Howard University and its five Alpha chapters (birth chapters for five of the nine Black Greek organizations). Minor Hall, Thirkield, and Lady Fortitude are only a few of the monuments that will be seen. The tour will include “The Yard” (the place in which the Greeks have their trees and plots), Founders Library (which houses the largest collection of AfricanAmerican history), “The Valley”(an area that has monuments to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) and many more places. The tour is led by a trained specialist in the area of HU history and Black Greek History. The tour will serve as a great introduction to ROADTRIP! TM and is guaranteed to set the tone for an amazing weekend.

Dinner On Your Own 5:30 pm

S.E.T Promptly starts at 8:00pm Renaissance East Note: Doors open at 7:30pm, but will promptly be closed at 8:00pm “Why can’t we just go back to a pledge process?”“Why did the pledge process change?”“Where did underground pledging come from?”“Why do Black Greeks validate themselves through a process and think the harder you‘pledge’the more‘worthy’a member you are?” The answers to these and many other questions are answered in a comprehensive multi-media presentation, that includes breakout groups and interactive activities that cover the cultural, historical, legal and social impacts of hazing. Additionally, the session provides proactive short term and long term solutions for participants to reduce violence and eliminate destructive behavior. No sugar coating, no judgments, just real talk with real answers for real issues. Don’t miss this interactive exchange designed in a safe environment.

Saturday, September 15, 2012 8:00 am – 8:45am Registration and Complimentary Breakfast Renaissance West Welcome Time: 9:00am – 9:15am Where: Renaissance West Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, MBG ROADTRIP! Conference Coordinator Break 9:15am – 9:30am Session I 9:30am – 10:45am Note: “Neophyte Track” is geared towards new MBG ROADTRIP! participants and the “Prophyte Track” is open to returning MBG ROADTRIP! participants. The Leadership Track is geared to all participants. Leadership Track: Color Doesn’t Matter? Race in the 21st Century Where: Meeting Room 2 Facilitator(s): Lasana Hotep, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Description: Some members of our society are quick to point out the “diminishing” role race is playing in the lives of Americans. Terms like “post-racial” and “colorblind” are often used when describing the contemporary racial climate. This presentation addresses race as it relates to historically marginalized populations as the presenter discusses the tools used to preserve privilege and its use as a tool of marketers. We will explore why race still matters in today’s society, but has shifted its function. Audience members will be exposed to some of the leading information regarding contemporary race relations, as well as be challenged on roles many people play in “in group” racism.

Schedule of Events Neophyte Track: Redefine the Divine Nine Focus: Purpose Where: Meeting Room 4 Facilitator(s): Tish Norman, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Description: Does your NPHC experience drama and inner-council conflict? Is there a lack of understanding, communication and unity? Are relations with other councils strained? Have your NPHC organizations failed to maintain their required GPA? Imagine what it would be like to get control of these and other challenges and to motivate NPHC members to decrease the drama with one another, to increase academic eligibility, and to attract higher quality members who engage in succession planning, collaboration and sustainability. It is extremely critical that every NPHC member be provided with the tools necessary to support themselves, one another, and the broader Greek community. In this session the facilitator will empower every member mindchanging strategies and empower your community to take action on the issues that challenge your community the most. She will help equip members at all level of experience to create and perpetuate an environment of improvement and results. Prophyte Track: Marketing your image Focus: Recruitment Where: Meeting Room 6 Facilitator(s): Ayana Wilson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Description: Why is image important to a Black Greek chapter’s success? How will the chapter’s image mold itself for future opportunities? This powerful and dynamic session addresses these questions and more in a highly interactive session that harmonizes corporate business principles with cultural tradition to challenge Black Greek chapters to reach their full potential. It reinforces basic core values, as it relates to image, with a special sensitivity to different challenges and stereotypes that minorities face on a daily basis and empowers participants to prepare themselves with a better image to better serve their campus and community.

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10:45am – 11:00am

Session II

Leadership Track: Rules of Engagement – Do’s and Don’ts of “Gettin’ Down” Focus: Personal Leadership Where: Meeting Room 2 Facilitator(s): Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Description: How do you express interest to someone in a Black Greek organization that you are interested in? How can you distinguish yourself from other aspirants? How can you better position yourself to increase your marketability? Find out helpful tips, utilizing role plays and skits, and watching clips that discuss the dos and don’ts for interests. This engaging and highly energetic session is an excellent way to learn valuable and positive information to help in your Greek journey.

Schedule of Events Neophyte Track: Start Acting Brand New: Preparing Innovative NPHC Programs Focus: Organizational Management Where: Meeting Room 4 Facilitator(s): Lasana Hotep, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Description: How can you revamp your chapter and campus with new ideas? Balance tradition with relevancy and learn effective and efficient ways to positively impact your campus. This interactive and engaging session will get you off your feet and shake things up as you reflect on the tips, tools and techniques of some of society’s most successful people and brands all while elevating your own leadership.

The Miseducation XCHANGE! 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meet with other conference members, in informal roundtable discussions, to discuss issues, challenges and concerns that are unique to Black Greek life as it relates to your leadership position on campus. a. NPHC presidents – Meeting Room 2 b. Chapter presidents – Meeting Room 3 c. Leadership participants (other officers) - Meeting Room 4 d. Membership Intake Chairs – Meeting Room 5 e. Black Greek Members (non-officers) - Meeting Room 6

Break

2:30 pm -2:45 pm

Prophyte Track: Running Your Chapter despite feelings, sensitivity and popularity

Session III

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Focus: Organizational Management Where: Meeting Room 6 Facilitator(s): Tish Norman, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Description: When thrust into a leadership role it is difficult to balance personal and business relationships amongst your chapter. How do you manage choosing the right thing to do against the popular thing to do? How can you keep the masses engaged when there is an apathetic environment? What can you do to better manage the variety of personalities so that no one or two groups of people are doing all of the work? The facilitator answers this and more as participants learn valuable leadership skills that relate to a Black Greek culture in an undergraduate chapter. PowerLUNCH! 12:00pm – 1:15 pm Renaissance West Washington, D.C. National Pan-Hellenic Council

Welcome: Description: Conference attendees, both advisors and students, will have lunch, in small groups with an industry professional, and other conference participants to learn how to succeed in the professional area of your choice! Photos courtesy of Dav id

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Schedule of Events Leadership Track: The Power of Image: Go From Being Seen To Being Remembered ™ Focus: Personal Leadership Where: Meeting Room 2 Facilitator(s): Alex Ellis, CEO of Simply Ellis, LLC Description: Why is image important to one’s success, particularly as a minority? What important wardrobe pieces can be acquired on a tight college budget? How will my image my future professional opportunities? This powerful and dynamic session addresses these questions and more in a highly interactive session that challenges collegiate students to reach their full potential. It reinforces basic core values, as it relates to image, with a special sensitivity to different challenges and stereotypes that minorities face on a daily basis. This presentation empowers participants to prepare themselves with a better image to better serve their families, campus, community and most of all themselves. Neophyte Track: Running an Effective NPHC Meeting Focus: Organizational Management Where: Meeting Room 4 Facilitator(s): Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Description: Having problems getting your council to attend? How can you be fair and balanced across the D9 but still exert strong leadership with the few who participate? Learn how to strengthen your council through practical techniques that will improve unity, operational flow and minimize time on a consistent basis. This session is beneficial for all D9 members but especially insightful for NPHC executive officers.

Prophyte Track: Know Before You Go: Clarity at the Polls Focus: Civic Engagement Where: Meeting Room 6 Facilitator(s): Ernest Robinson, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Description: 2012 is a critical election year. Learn how to empower yourself and your peers by leveraging the popularity and influence of your Black Greek-lettered organization to educate and motivate your community to make informed decisions about their vote.

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3:45pm - 4:00pm Filter the Noise: Successfully communicating with ‘Old Heads’ 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Renaissance West “You don’t come around.” “You are not what we were!” “You don’t run the yard the way we did!” “You shouldn’t hang out with that specific organization.” “You don’t know anything.” Often times, new D9 members hear many statements like this on a consistent basis. Through a diverse panel of older NPHC members, learn how to process these messages, better communicate with older members and still follow the policies and procedures necessary to be successful at the chapter, regional and national level. Ask questions and express your concerns with panelists from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s that represent a variety of BGLOs and learn how to filter the noise.

Schedule of Events Closing Remarks & Unity Picture 5:15 pm-5:30 pm Speak On It! Oratory Workshop & Contest Bonus activity (Optional) (Register before conference begins-all are welcome to watch the competition) 7:00pm to 8:00pm Renaissance B Don’t talk about it…be about it –Speak on IT! Participants compete by presenting passionate, articulate, creative and energetic original orations that showcase the best and brightest speakers in higher education. A workshop component will precede the contest focusing on developing key skills in oration for non-contestants. Thurgood Marshall Debate Workshop & Tournament Bonus activity (Optional) (Register before conference begins-all are welcome to watch the competition) 8:00pm to 10:00pm Renaissance B In the spirit of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, college teams of Black Greek members will compete for prizes and bragging rights for “intellectual swag”. Who says all competitions are for steppers? A workshop component for non-contestants will precede the tournament exploring the strategies and skills needed for developing and articulating a strong argument. City Year Interviews By appointment only at City Year representative table 7:00pm to 9:00pm Renaissance A City Year’s mission is to build democracy through citizen service, civic leadership and social entrepreneurship. It is through service that we can demonstrate the power and idealism of young people, engage citizens to benefit the common good, and develop young leaders of the next generation. A year of

service is challenging, but also rewarding and fulfilling. While there is no typical corps member background, all corps members must have the ability to work on a team, be a leader, develop leadership skills and be ready to commit 10 months to full-time service. Learn about the opportunities with City Year and sign up for an interview at the representative table before 5:00pm on Saturday. Optional Activities The ROADTRIP! team suggests this tour to supplement the educational experience from the conference. It is a unique experience to Washington, DC and is a legacy that supports leadership, service and commitment. This tour serves as an excellent addition to the ROADTRIP! TM. We suggest this tour on Sunday after the conference is over. Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Tour Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of a world with equality for all. Today, his dream lives on at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC. Now open to the public, the newest memorial on the National Mall is the first to honor a non-president and the first to honor a man of color. The memorial was designed as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy and will forever serve as a monument to the freedom, opportunity and justice for which he stood. Open every day Park Rangers on site 8AM – Midnight Getting There The memorial is accessible via Metro and a short walk. Take Metro to the Smithsonian stop (orange, blue lines) For more info please visit: http://washington.org/visiting/experience-dc/mlk-memorial

*There is no charge for each of these tours. However, they are separate and apart from the conference itself. Any costs incurred with these tours are the responsibility of each individual.

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