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AFA Director of Programs Search
AFA is seeking applications for Director of Programs. In concert with Association volunteers, this mid-level manager is responsible for the development of the Association’s resources and online educational programs and the planning and execution of the AFA Annual Meeting. Innovative, self-directed, and detail oriented individuals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2007. Visit the AFA website for a complete position description and search timeline.
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AFA/CSCF Fraternity/Sorority Advising Profession and Community Status Survey
Have you ever wondered how your office’s budget, staff size or recruitment statistics compare to peer institutions? If so…help us get the answers! Participate in this important project by March 16th and contribute to the first-ever comprehensive report on the profession and fraternal movement. To receive a link to the survey, please contact the Central Office. Act now and impact the industry!
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Presidential Report
The past month saw a flurry of activity for AFA, and I am not referring to the weather - although many of us did enjoy a few snow days, and some even battled a snow and ice storm while returning from MGCA. Go here for a brief overview of the activities that have made this a busy month for the Association.
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Virtual Seminar - March 21, 2:00-3:30pm EST
Conversations that Matter: Overcoming Challenges to the Fraternal Values Movement
You asked, and we listened! The topic for this Virtual Seminar was selected based on reviews of Annual Meeting programs. This seminar will be a continuation of the highly rated program, What to Call Your Rho Chis and Other Values-Based Conversations. Dan Bureau will facilitate this interactive, thought provoking seminar. Whether you missed the program at the Annual Meeting or attended and want to continue the discussion, this seminar will better prepare you to have powerful values-based conversations with your students. Register today!
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Annual Meeting Call for Content
The Call for Content (CFC) is the Association’s method of identifying critical issues and presenters, and collecting program proposals for the Annual Meeting in Cincinnati. The CFC is divided into two distinct forms:
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Identify critical issues, operational topics, or skills training opportunities you would like to see presented.
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Identify professionals, volunteers, or experts you would like to see as educational program presenters.
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- Submit an individual or group program proposal for an educational session.
- Submit an individual or group program proposal for a pre-conference program.
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The Association needs YOUR involvement to ensure the most valuable educational programs are presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Complete the Call for Content by Friday, May 11, 2007.
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Website Tip of the Month
No Need to Reinvent the Wheel - Models & Samples Helps You Succeed
Did you know that as an AFA member you have access to many sample programs you can utilize in your day-to-day operations? Models & Samples includes 14 topical areas with hundreds of documents and templates contributed by your colleagues.
To access the Models & Samples section of the website, first log-in with your Member Number and Last Name, click on Knowledge Center and then Models & Samples. Most of the files are in PDF version, so make sure you have Adobe Reader installed.
If you have a resource to contribute to the collective pool, click the Share a Resource button and follow the simple instructions.
Website Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who shared suggestions, feedback, and ideas about AFA's website through the Website Survey conducted last month. Everyone who provided their name on the survey was entered into a random drawing to win a complimentary Virtual Seminar registration - congratulations to Doug Case who won this drawing! The Technology Committee is currently reviewing all the submissions to find ways to continually improve the web experiences of our members. Although the survey is now closed, please feel free to contact the Central Office at any time with additional thoughts you have to improve the AFA website.
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Rick Barnes Interfraternity Institute Scholarship
The Association of Fraternity Advisors Foundation is pleased to provide one (1) scholarship for a campus-based Professional Member of AFA to attend the Interfraternity Institute (IFI). The Rick Barnes Interfraternity Institute Scholarship is provided annually and covers all registration expenses related to the program. The scholarship application must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2007. Go here to learn more about this scholarship and to find the application.
IFI is a one-week institute bringing together individuals who work with fraternities and sororities on campuses and in the inter/national fraternities and sororities. IFI is designed to provide a broad, basic orientation to the present-day student and campus, as well as the role, potential and challenges of fraternities and sororities. The faculty includes outstanding higher education administrators, university officials, chapter advisors and fraternity/sorority volunteers and professionals. IFI will be held July 14-19, 2007 in Bloomington, IN. For more information, visit the Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) website.
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National Hazing Symposium
AFA is pleased to support the third National Hazing Symposium to be held in conjunction with the ACPA/NASPA Joint Meeting in Orlando, FL on March 31st. The 2007 Symposium will examine how environmental analysis and bystander strategies can be applied at the institutional and individual levels to challenge hazing. The day-long program will provide participants with theoretical and practical strategies to impact their campus and organization environments. More information on the program can be found by visiting the CAMPUSPEAK website.
Interfraternal Partner Highlight - National Multicultural Greek Council, Inc.
The National Multicultural Greek Council, Inc. (NMGC) traces its roots back to 1998 when a group of individuals reached out to over 20 multicultural and multiethnic fraternities and sororities with a desire to unite and share ideas. It was not until 2003 that the NMGC established itself with more than 10 founding organizations. Go here to learn more about NMGC.
College Panhellenics Conversations
The March issue of College Panhellenics Conversations, the e-newsletter from the NPC College Panhellenics Committee, is now available.
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Associate Member Highlight
America's Second Harvest–The Nation's Food Bank Network is the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief organization in the country with a Network of more than 200 Member food banks and food-rescue organizations serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The America's Second Harvest Network secures and distributes more than 2 billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually; and supports approximately 50,000 local charitable agencies operating more than 94,000 programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs and Kids Cafes. Last year, the America's Second Harvest Network provided food assistance to more than 25 million low-income hungry people in the United States, including 9 million children and nearly 3 million seniors. Go here for more on the America's Second Harvest Network.
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