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AFA Membership Renewal
Don't forget to renew your AFA membership! You must renew by August 15 to avoid a lapse in your membership. When you log onto our website and access the online membership form all of your contact and demographic information will pre-populate in the renewal form making it quick and easy for you to renew today.
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Research Mentors
Research is an integral part of advancing the fraternal movement, but oftentimes research can be a scary thing for practitioners. Whether you are a beginning researcher wondering where to start or a seasoned research veteran looking for somebody to bounce ideas off of, AFA can support you in your research endeavors. AFA's Research Mentor program is a new service to guide and support members in the research process. Go here to learn more. |
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Involvement Opportunities
AFA values the contributions of its many volunteers and encourages you to choose an area of interest and contribute your time and talents. Please take a few minutes to complete the 2008 Involvement Form and submit it online by September 7, 2007.
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Are you R.E.A.D.Y. to begin a new job in fraternity and sorority affairs? Be. R.E.A.D.Y. will provide you with development and training on issues and responsibilities that will arise during your first three months as a fraternity and sorority professional.
Be. R.E.A.D.Y. is a new program that will support you in this transition. The program began July 26th and will go through October, to span over the "first 90 days" of a new professional's career. If you missed the first session last week, we will send you the recording so you can catch up. Don't miss your opportunity to participate - registration closes August 3rd!
Let AFA assist you in navigating your first 90 days on the job - Register Today!
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 Perspectives Call for Articles
The Perspectives Editorial Board is seeking articles for the Fall 2007 issue. In an effort to produce a timely and relevant publication, the Editorial Board will select a lead article for each issue based on current and relevant issues. In addition to the lead article, the Editorial Board seeks thoughtful and insightful articles on a variety of topics. The Fall 2007 issue will focus on understanding and developing those around you. Submissions are due August 15, 2007.
Potential authors may want to consider topics such as values congruence, constructive judicial sanctioning, retention, collaborating with faculty, strategic planning, assessment, accreditation programs, commuter campuses, family involvement, ethical development, job search strategies, transitioning to a new job, building town-gown coalitions, developing technology skills, the change process, risk management standards, and partnering with alumni and inter/national organizations. This list is not exhaustive; articles on any topic relevant to fraternity/sorority advising are welcome.
Submission guidelines and advertising information can be found on the AFA website. Please contact Kurtis Foriska, Perspectives Editor, with any questions.
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 AFA Annual Meeting
Graduate Staff
The Graduate Staff is an essential part of the staffing for this volunteer-driven conference. Graduate Staff members will support the overall Conference Committee in delivering an excellent Annual Meeting for attendees. Applications must be received no later than Friday, August 31, 2007.
Scholarships
The Association of Fraternity Advisors Foundation is pleased to offer several scholarships for members to attend the Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting attendees value the opportunity for professional development and networking at the conference, and the generosity of our donors makes it possible for more people to take advantage of those opportunities. Applications must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, September 4, 2007.
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Lights, Camera, Action: Media Readiness for the Fraternity/Sorority Professional
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
2:00–3:00pm Eastern Standard Time
A reality of fraternity and sorority life is that unfortunate crisis situations (an alcohol-related injury or death, hazing incident, etc.) can arise at any time and the media may suddenly appear at your office... or on the doorstep of your chapters. This seminar will prepare you for such situations, teach you skills in dealing with the media, and provide tools for you to train your students and volunteers on how to handle the situation.
AFA’s newest resource, a Media Readiness Guide, will be released in conjunction with this seminar. Registrants of the seminar will be able to pre-order the Guide at a discounted rate of $15 for members or $30 for non-members (the regular price will be $25 for members or $40 for non-members).
>> Go here to learn more
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 AFA Joins U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Campaign to End Campus Anti-Semitism
AFA recently entered into a partnership with the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights in support of their public education campaign to end campus anti-Semitism. In April 2006, the Commission announced its finding that anti-Semitism is a serious problem today at many of the nation’s post-secondary educational institutions. At a public briefing in November 2005, a panel of experts testified that too many students are not knowledgeable about their rights and protections against anti-Semitic behavior. Campus Anti-Semitism, the Commission’s recent report may be found online.
AFA members will soon be mailed more information regarding the Campaign and what can be done to address anti-Semitism in the fraternity/sorority community. Visit the Commission’s Campaign website to learn more.
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Associate Member Highlight - Christy Whitman
Celebrity expert author and experienced speaker Christy Whitman inspires, educates and informs students, faculty, and advisors about the hidden killer among college students. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. With one 60 minute talk by Christy you can change and even save a student's life! Christy is the perfect speaker for your next event! Contact Christy at Christy@christywhitman.com or 610-883-7345.
AFA Welcomes New Associate Member
College Works 101 provides speakers and consultants on orientation to college, relationships in college, and parent relationships.
College Panhellenics Conversations
The August issue of College Panhellenics Conversations, the e-newsletter from the NPC College Panhellenics Committee, is now available.
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