Fireside Chats are a time honored tradition at the Annual Meeting. Sadly, we don't sit around a bonfire and roast marshmallows, but we do provide an atmosphere meant to engage inter/national organizations and campus professionals in discussions about their shared chapters.
There are many topics that may be covered during a Fireside Chat, from checking in on a new colony to recruiting more alumni for a chapter to talking through risk management issues. Fireside Chats are meant to be a face-to-face interaction that follows up conversations that have begun with consultants, phone calls, emails, etc.
Fireside Chats are 20 minutes in length and each inter/national organization and campus will have the opportunity for a maximum of nine scheduled Fireside Chats (per table for inter/national organizations). Similarly, we offer the Fireside Chat Meet and Greet as an opportunity to informally network with and meet representatives from inter/national organizations. This does not allow for in depth conversation but rather a hello.
The deadline to register for Fireside Chats is November 6, 2009, for both campuses and inter/national organizations. Go here to register.
Fireside Chats Meet and Greet
Monday | December 7
8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Fireside Chats
Tuesday | December 8
1:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by FIPG
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
You're Invited | Exhibit Hall 2009
Ever wonder who is behind that voice when you call ICS at 2:00 in the morning? Want to know more about Greek Yearbook? Need a speaker who can challenge your students to think outside of the box? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you NEED to stop by the 2009 Exhibit Hall at the Annual Meeting.
If you have never taken the opportunity to stop by the Exhibit Hall or even if you are an annual browser, I would encourage you not to miss out on this event. Taking a stroll through is an excellent way to give back to all of the vendors and partners who support the fraternity and sorority advising profession and who serve as resources for all of us.
Exhibit Hall Reception
Monday | December 7
4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
Tuesday | December 8
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
1:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Speaker Showcase Application Deadline Extended
The new deadline is this Friday, September 25, 2009. Go here for to apply.
Please note that Speaker Showcase applicants DO NOT need to exhibit at the Annual Meeting. If selected, they will only need to register for the Annual Meeting at either the Associate member (if they are an Associate member) or non-member rate.
Please contact Marlena Martinez with questions.
Please note that Speaker Showcase applicants DO NOT need to exhibit at the Annual Meeting. If selected, they will only need to register for the Annual Meeting at either the Associate member (if they are an Associate member) or non-member rate.
Please contact Marlena Martinez with questions.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Additional Annual Meeting Advance Program Announced
RESPONSE ABILITY: Level 1 Facilitator Certification
12 noon - 4 p.m. | $75*
Sunday, December 6
(The additional cost of $15 covers the cost of the expanded Facilitator’s Guide and Certification Certificate)
Presenter:
Mike Dilbeck, Creator & Producer of the “Response Ability” Project and CAMPUSPEAK speaker
Supported by:
Jesse Lyons, Kappa Alpha Order
Kate Planow, Longwood University
RESPONSE ABILITY, the groundbreaking program on bystander behavior and intervention, gives students the courage to stand up to bad behavior, promote dialogue and work together to create a healthy college climate for all. This program is currently being used by 35 NIC/NPC organizations and nearly 100 campuses across the country. It has received the 2009 Laurel Wreath Award (NIC), 2009 Willis HRH Fellow Award (FEA), and the Telly Award (national).
Most of the problems in the fraternity/sorority community involve bystanders - those who see or know about something “wrong” and do nothing, say nothing. The facilitator, through this program, gets to empower the 95% of our students who are not causing the problems but who are also not standing up to the 5% who are.
RESPONSE ABILITY is one of the most talked-about, powerful, and empowering educational programs currently being used on the college campus. However, it’s real success and effectiveness now rests on the facilitator. We must now train and develop powerful facilitators to lead the program and generate conversations that will leave each and every student empowered to turn “wrong” or even threatening situations into opportunities for action.
This is a Level I Certification Program and each person who completes this program will be considered a Certified Level I Facilitator of the Program and will receive an expanded facilitator’s guide and certificate. Level I is the basic level and certifies someone to thoroughly facilitate the program to individual chapters, or a group of chapters, on their campus. A list of certified facilitators will be kept for possible future opportunities as the program grows and Level II certification will be made available in the near future. For more information on the project, click here.
(Note: This certification does not certify someone in being an “expert” in bystander behavior and intervention. It only certifies them to facilitate the RESPONSE ABILITY educational program).
12 noon - 4 p.m. | $75*
Sunday, December 6
(The additional cost of $15 covers the cost of the expanded Facilitator’s Guide and Certification Certificate)
Presenter:
Mike Dilbeck, Creator & Producer of the “Response Ability” Project and CAMPUSPEAK speaker
Supported by:
Jesse Lyons, Kappa Alpha Order
Kate Planow, Longwood University
RESPONSE ABILITY, the groundbreaking program on bystander behavior and intervention, gives students the courage to stand up to bad behavior, promote dialogue and work together to create a healthy college climate for all. This program is currently being used by 35 NIC/NPC organizations and nearly 100 campuses across the country. It has received the 2009 Laurel Wreath Award (NIC), 2009 Willis HRH Fellow Award (FEA), and the Telly Award (national).
Most of the problems in the fraternity/sorority community involve bystanders - those who see or know about something “wrong” and do nothing, say nothing. The facilitator, through this program, gets to empower the 95% of our students who are not causing the problems but who are also not standing up to the 5% who are.
RESPONSE ABILITY is one of the most talked-about, powerful, and empowering educational programs currently being used on the college campus. However, it’s real success and effectiveness now rests on the facilitator. We must now train and develop powerful facilitators to lead the program and generate conversations that will leave each and every student empowered to turn “wrong” or even threatening situations into opportunities for action.
This is a Level I Certification Program and each person who completes this program will be considered a Certified Level I Facilitator of the Program and will receive an expanded facilitator’s guide and certificate. Level I is the basic level and certifies someone to thoroughly facilitate the program to individual chapters, or a group of chapters, on their campus. A list of certified facilitators will be kept for possible future opportunities as the program grows and Level II certification will be made available in the near future. For more information on the project, click here.
(Note: This certification does not certify someone in being an “expert” in bystander behavior and intervention. It only certifies them to facilitate the RESPONSE ABILITY educational program).
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Graduate Training Track: Reserve Space Now!
The Graduate Training Track is funded by a grant to the AFA Foundation from Rho Lambda National Honorary.
This year's Graduate Training Track (GTT) will incorporate the Annual Meeting theme: Educate, Impact, and Involve. GTT will open up with words of welcome from the members of the leadership within the Association and lead into an opening session focusing on the concept: Educate.
EDUCATE
How is our work impacted by the idea of Caring for Our Community? This statement will be one of the main focuses of the opening session of the program. Participants will have the opportunity to identify strategies for building community within AFA and beyond as a new professional.
IMPACT
The GTT will host a informative panel of experts who will focus on educating participants on the national umbrella organizations and other constituency groups with whom fraternity/sorority life professionals work. Participants will be introduced to basic guidelines, resources and trainings offered by national umbrella organizations or constituency groups.
INVOLVE
GTT will close by looking at ways to be involved within the Association and taking advantage of all the opportunities that the Annual Meeting has to offer. This year, the Graduate Training Track will feature a new Capstone experience for attendees on the last day of the Annual Meeting during regularly scheduled educational programming to help members synthesize their experience at the Annual Meeting and in the GTT.
With the theme Educate, Impact, Involve we are sure to have an experience for graduate students that is not only informative, but also engaging. For more information about Graduate Training Track, click here. You register for the Graduate Training Track on the form you use to register to attend the Annual Meeting. There is a nominal cost ($15.00) to participate and includes the programming mentioned as well as a take home resource.
Post created by Darren Pierre, Graduate Student Experience Committee Member
This year's Graduate Training Track (GTT) will incorporate the Annual Meeting theme: Educate, Impact, and Involve. GTT will open up with words of welcome from the members of the leadership within the Association and lead into an opening session focusing on the concept: Educate.
EDUCATE
How is our work impacted by the idea of Caring for Our Community? This statement will be one of the main focuses of the opening session of the program. Participants will have the opportunity to identify strategies for building community within AFA and beyond as a new professional.
IMPACT
The GTT will host a informative panel of experts who will focus on educating participants on the national umbrella organizations and other constituency groups with whom fraternity/sorority life professionals work. Participants will be introduced to basic guidelines, resources and trainings offered by national umbrella organizations or constituency groups.
INVOLVE
GTT will close by looking at ways to be involved within the Association and taking advantage of all the opportunities that the Annual Meeting has to offer. This year, the Graduate Training Track will feature a new Capstone experience for attendees on the last day of the Annual Meeting during regularly scheduled educational programming to help members synthesize their experience at the Annual Meeting and in the GTT.
With the theme Educate, Impact, Involve we are sure to have an experience for graduate students that is not only informative, but also engaging. For more information about Graduate Training Track, click here. You register for the Graduate Training Track on the form you use to register to attend the Annual Meeting. There is a nominal cost ($15.00) to participate and includes the programming mentioned as well as a take home resource.
Post created by Darren Pierre, Graduate Student Experience Committee Member
Friday, September 4, 2009
NEW: Annual Meeting Poster Presentation
The Annual Meeting Planning Team is excited to unveil a new component to the 2009 Developmental Resource Center (DRC) at the Annual Meeting. AFA members are invited to offer campus and inter/national organization programs and initiatives via a Poster Presentation. The 20x30 posters will be displayed throughout the Annual Meeting space and allow attendees the opportunity to view a combination of text, graphics, and other elements of a program or initiative such as a program agenda, an assessment tool, learning outcomes, curriculum, and photos from the event. The programs submitted should be considered a “Best Practice.” It is also expected that the initiative featured was successfully implemented for a measurable period of time. Poster Presentations will be grouped according to AFA's Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession, and the program description should indicate how the program aligns with a specific Core Competency.
An example poster presentation:
Title: Coffee and Conversation
Core Competency: Collaborator
Description of poster/program: The Coffee and Conversation program series at Alpha Beta University was designed with campus faculty/staff advisors in mind. Meeting monthly for one hour in the afternoon, faculty and staff are invited to explore topical areas related to advising fraternities and sororities and balancing their role as a campus professional. Sessions included: “Advising 101: Understanding the role of a faculty/staff advisor”, “Book Clubs, Dinner Dashes, & More: Innovative approaches to working with your chapter”, and “Assumption of Risk: Navigating the social policies of fraternities and sororities”. This program series has been in existence for three years and we consider it a “Best Practice” for the way in which it meets our faculty/staff advisors where they are. This program aligns with the AFA Core Competency of “Collaborator” by continually strengthening the partnerships our office has with our faculty/staff advisors.
Materials we will include on the poster: Year-long program agenda with session topics, pre- and post- assessments, detailed curriculum for one of the hour-long sessions, learning outcomes, and survey data from the past two year’s faculty/staff participants.
To submit, click here.
Please submit all information electronically with supporting materials. This application and all supporting documents must be received by Friday, October 30, 2009.
The selection committee will be reviewing applications using AFA's Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession as a guide in making final decisions. Presentations selected will be notified by Friday, November 13, 2009.
If selected, you will be expected to bring to the Annual Meeting any material that is to be displayed on the poster board. AFA will provide one (1) white foam-core board (20” X 30”) and spray glue for each presenter to build the poster board on-site. Any questions should be directed to Michelle Marchand Rebholz.
An example poster presentation:
Title: Coffee and Conversation
Core Competency: Collaborator
Description of poster/program: The Coffee and Conversation program series at Alpha Beta University was designed with campus faculty/staff advisors in mind. Meeting monthly for one hour in the afternoon, faculty and staff are invited to explore topical areas related to advising fraternities and sororities and balancing their role as a campus professional. Sessions included: “Advising 101: Understanding the role of a faculty/staff advisor”, “Book Clubs, Dinner Dashes, & More: Innovative approaches to working with your chapter”, and “Assumption of Risk: Navigating the social policies of fraternities and sororities”. This program series has been in existence for three years and we consider it a “Best Practice” for the way in which it meets our faculty/staff advisors where they are. This program aligns with the AFA Core Competency of “Collaborator” by continually strengthening the partnerships our office has with our faculty/staff advisors.
Materials we will include on the poster: Year-long program agenda with session topics, pre- and post- assessments, detailed curriculum for one of the hour-long sessions, learning outcomes, and survey data from the past two year’s faculty/staff participants.
To submit, click here.
Please submit all information electronically with supporting materials. This application and all supporting documents must be received by Friday, October 30, 2009.
The selection committee will be reviewing applications using AFA's Core Competencies for Excellence in the Profession as a guide in making final decisions. Presentations selected will be notified by Friday, November 13, 2009.
If selected, you will be expected to bring to the Annual Meeting any material that is to be displayed on the poster board. AFA will provide one (1) white foam-core board (20” X 30”) and spray glue for each presenter to build the poster board on-site. Any questions should be directed to Michelle Marchand Rebholz.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Annual Meeting Advance Programs Announced (formerly Pre-Conference programs)
The Annual Meeting Planning Team is excited to announce the following five Annual Meeting Advance (formerly Pre-Conference) programs that will occur Sunday, December 6, 2009. You may register for an Annual Meeting Advance Program when you register for the Annual Meeting here.
Caring for your Big Community
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Amy Vojta, Rutgers University
JoAnn Arnholt, Rutgers University
Kyle Pendleton, Purdue University
Travis Apgar, Cornell University
Is your fraternal community getting bigger while your staff, your budget and the time you devote to individual chapters is getting smaller? Campus Advisors with 40 chapters or more are invited to spend the afternoon with colleagues from similar-sized communities to talk about specific challenges and solutions related to resource allocation, increasing staff effectiveness, improving communication and programming. Join us as we share resources and ideas. Bigger CAN BE Better!
Opportunities that this Annual Meeting Advance program provides participants:
This specific affinity group within the Association will be able to meet and share ideas/concerns, thus providing a forum that doesn't already exist.
Advisors from these campuses will have a better idea of "best practices" in working with large communities.
Advisors from groups on the cusp of having a "large community" can better prepare (in terms of staffing, resource allocation, etc.) for their anticipated growth.
Creating a Community of Care: Reframing Risk Management Dialogues
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Kim Novak, Student Risk Management Specialist
Nick Zuniga, Texas A&M University
The primary barrier to engaging students in risk management is the way educators have approached the discussion. Rules, policies, and a litany of “thou shalt nots” remain the focus of many risk management programs and resources. Even though we understand that student learning occurs best through experiential and collaborative efforts, we have not shifted away from the language that originally shaped the risk management discussion. In order to reconceptualize risk management we must take the fraternal community beyond policies and compliance and into the shades of gray presented by ethics, values congruence, responsibility to self and others, and critical thinking.
As a result of participating in this program, participants will:
Be able to identify the barriers that preclude successfully engaging students in risk management efforts
Be able to articulate the importance of risk management in their own professional voice
Be able to connect fraternal values with risk management efforts
understand student development focused processes for use when evaluating student organization and
institutional risk
Learn ways to apply proactive risk management concepts to minimize risks while allowing students to
Explore new and innovative programs while maintaining traditional campus events
Fraternity TARP...Our Bailout in the Bad Economy
Sponsored by the Fraternity Executives Association
1:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | $60*
Presenters:
Jeremy Slivinski, Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda
Libby Anderson, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Headquarters and institutions of higher education are not immune to a weak economy. This session will explore historical data/wisdom of our environments during a recession broken down into four areas that are relevant to the campus professional and the inter/national organizaton professional. These areas are membership, fundraising (scholarships/grants), housing, and budgets. Each area will explore the trends that could occur, outcomes of those trends as well as best practices and resources that can help you and your students/staff weather the economic storm.
This program is intended for the both the new professional and the seasoned veteran. The expected outcome is for a better understanding of the changing dynamics both on campus and at the national headquarters. Participants should walk away with creative ideas on how to survive some of the economic changes. The program will be moderated by Jeremy Slivinski and Libby Anderson, both Fraternity Headquarters professionals that have also worked on campus in Greek Life. Other presenters specific to the areas of discussion will also participate either in the session or live via virtual meeting technology.
* Thanks to a sponsorship from the Fraternity Executives Association, registration scholarships are available for this pre-conference program for up to 25 campus-based professionals and up to 25 organization-based, director level professionals to register, based on receipt of the registration form and payment. Questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Jeremy Slivinski at exdir@akl.org.
QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $75
**The additional cost of $15 covers the cost of materials to become a trained Gatekeeper
Presenters:
Trapper Pace, University of Texas – Dallas
Dr. Amy Ayres, University of North Texas
The second leading cause of death for college students is suicide. Going to college can be a difficult transition period in which students feel isolated, lonely, confused and stressed. Students find acceptance within our fraternity and sorority communities, but are still often plagued with untreated depression which is the number one cause for suicide. Have you ever suspected someone to be suicidal, but didn’t know what to do or say? QPR Gatekeeper Training is intended to teach those who are in a position to recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble to act effectively to prevent a possible tragedy. This training is meant to be a means of offering hope through positive action.
Through an interactive format, participants will learn how to utilize the QPR method along with gaining knowledge and skills in recognition and referral of at risk persons. This session covers suicidal communications, history of suicide prevention and how it can affect our fraternity and sorority communities, correct usage of terminology, role-plays, and how to ask the question.
From a Facebook status to one on one personal interaction, students in our communities often display many warning signs that go either undetected or are not addressed due to awkwardness in approaching the subject matter. However, active participation in this session and becoming a Gatekeeper will allow the participant the tools necessary to help save a life. On average, every 2 hours and 5 minutes, a college-aged person completes suicide…will you spend the time to save a life?
As a result of participation in this Annual Meeting Advance program, participants will:
Recognize someone at risk for suicide.
Demonstrate increased knowledge of intervention skills.
Describe knowledge of referral resources and how to refer someone to help.
Become certified Gatekeepers in suicide prevention.
Know background facts about suicide to dispel myths and misconceptions.
Social Justice: When Diversity Isn't Enough
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Jessica Pettitt, CAMPUSPEAK
Eddie Banks-Crosson, Syracuse University
As words like diversity, multiculturalism, acceptance, and tolerance fade in popularity, it is imperative that we work collaboratively to support “just societies.” Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and student leaders are often caught in the cross hairs of not knowing what “the right thing to do” is and having to hold someone accountable for difficult and complex situations. Folks just starting out or still asking questions can use this space to recognize where they are coming from and how to be a social justice advocate. Participants will be able to take away personal reflections, training activities, and applicable action steps leading to a more socially just climate.
As a result of participation in this Annual Meeting Advance Program, participants will:
Recognize and challenge three stereotypes or assumptions they hold about others.
Understand and evaluate three stereotypes about gender that are supported by US culture.
Understand how pre-existing assumptions affect an individual’s abilities to recognize and value diversity.
Recognize and give examples of difference in both a singular and plural context.
Caring for your Big Community
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Amy Vojta, Rutgers University
JoAnn Arnholt, Rutgers University
Kyle Pendleton, Purdue University
Travis Apgar, Cornell University
Is your fraternal community getting bigger while your staff, your budget and the time you devote to individual chapters is getting smaller? Campus Advisors with 40 chapters or more are invited to spend the afternoon with colleagues from similar-sized communities to talk about specific challenges and solutions related to resource allocation, increasing staff effectiveness, improving communication and programming. Join us as we share resources and ideas. Bigger CAN BE Better!
Opportunities that this Annual Meeting Advance program provides participants:
This specific affinity group within the Association will be able to meet and share ideas/concerns, thus providing a forum that doesn't already exist.
Advisors from these campuses will have a better idea of "best practices" in working with large communities.
Advisors from groups on the cusp of having a "large community" can better prepare (in terms of staffing, resource allocation, etc.) for their anticipated growth.
Creating a Community of Care: Reframing Risk Management Dialogues
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Kim Novak, Student Risk Management Specialist
Nick Zuniga, Texas A&M University
The primary barrier to engaging students in risk management is the way educators have approached the discussion. Rules, policies, and a litany of “thou shalt nots” remain the focus of many risk management programs and resources. Even though we understand that student learning occurs best through experiential and collaborative efforts, we have not shifted away from the language that originally shaped the risk management discussion. In order to reconceptualize risk management we must take the fraternal community beyond policies and compliance and into the shades of gray presented by ethics, values congruence, responsibility to self and others, and critical thinking.
As a result of participating in this program, participants will:
Be able to identify the barriers that preclude successfully engaging students in risk management efforts
Be able to articulate the importance of risk management in their own professional voice
Be able to connect fraternal values with risk management efforts
understand student development focused processes for use when evaluating student organization and
institutional risk
Learn ways to apply proactive risk management concepts to minimize risks while allowing students to
Explore new and innovative programs while maintaining traditional campus events
Fraternity TARP...Our Bailout in the Bad Economy
Sponsored by the Fraternity Executives Association
1:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | $60*
Presenters:
Jeremy Slivinski, Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda
Libby Anderson, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Headquarters and institutions of higher education are not immune to a weak economy. This session will explore historical data/wisdom of our environments during a recession broken down into four areas that are relevant to the campus professional and the inter/national organizaton professional. These areas are membership, fundraising (scholarships/grants), housing, and budgets. Each area will explore the trends that could occur, outcomes of those trends as well as best practices and resources that can help you and your students/staff weather the economic storm.
This program is intended for the both the new professional and the seasoned veteran. The expected outcome is for a better understanding of the changing dynamics both on campus and at the national headquarters. Participants should walk away with creative ideas on how to survive some of the economic changes. The program will be moderated by Jeremy Slivinski and Libby Anderson, both Fraternity Headquarters professionals that have also worked on campus in Greek Life. Other presenters specific to the areas of discussion will also participate either in the session or live via virtual meeting technology.
* Thanks to a sponsorship from the Fraternity Executives Association, registration scholarships are available for this pre-conference program for up to 25 campus-based professionals and up to 25 organization-based, director level professionals to register, based on receipt of the registration form and payment. Questions regarding the scholarship should be directed to Jeremy Slivinski at exdir@akl.org.
QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $75
**The additional cost of $15 covers the cost of materials to become a trained Gatekeeper
Presenters:
Trapper Pace, University of Texas – Dallas
Dr. Amy Ayres, University of North Texas
The second leading cause of death for college students is suicide. Going to college can be a difficult transition period in which students feel isolated, lonely, confused and stressed. Students find acceptance within our fraternity and sorority communities, but are still often plagued with untreated depression which is the number one cause for suicide. Have you ever suspected someone to be suicidal, but didn’t know what to do or say? QPR Gatekeeper Training is intended to teach those who are in a position to recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal communications of people in trouble to act effectively to prevent a possible tragedy. This training is meant to be a means of offering hope through positive action.
Through an interactive format, participants will learn how to utilize the QPR method along with gaining knowledge and skills in recognition and referral of at risk persons. This session covers suicidal communications, history of suicide prevention and how it can affect our fraternity and sorority communities, correct usage of terminology, role-plays, and how to ask the question.
From a Facebook status to one on one personal interaction, students in our communities often display many warning signs that go either undetected or are not addressed due to awkwardness in approaching the subject matter. However, active participation in this session and becoming a Gatekeeper will allow the participant the tools necessary to help save a life. On average, every 2 hours and 5 minutes, a college-aged person completes suicide…will you spend the time to save a life?
As a result of participation in this Annual Meeting Advance program, participants will:
Recognize someone at risk for suicide.
Demonstrate increased knowledge of intervention skills.
Describe knowledge of referral resources and how to refer someone to help.
Become certified Gatekeepers in suicide prevention.
Know background facts about suicide to dispel myths and misconceptions.
Social Justice: When Diversity Isn't Enough
1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | $60
Presenters:
Jessica Pettitt, CAMPUSPEAK
Eddie Banks-Crosson, Syracuse University
As words like diversity, multiculturalism, acceptance, and tolerance fade in popularity, it is imperative that we work collaboratively to support “just societies.” Fraternity/Sorority Advisors and student leaders are often caught in the cross hairs of not knowing what “the right thing to do” is and having to hold someone accountable for difficult and complex situations. Folks just starting out or still asking questions can use this space to recognize where they are coming from and how to be a social justice advocate. Participants will be able to take away personal reflections, training activities, and applicable action steps leading to a more socially just climate.
As a result of participation in this Annual Meeting Advance Program, participants will:
Recognize and challenge three stereotypes or assumptions they hold about others.
Understand and evaluate three stereotypes about gender that are supported by US culture.
Understand how pre-existing assumptions affect an individual’s abilities to recognize and value diversity.
Recognize and give examples of difference in both a singular and plural context.
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