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Lawsuits and Liability: Should I Be Losing Sleep?
November 13, 2007
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST
In response to members' concerns about this current hot topic, AFA entered into this joint initiative to bring members more information on the practical implications of the situation this past fall at Rider University as well as other precedent setting cases. This program is provided by AFA, ACPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, NASPA, NIRSA, and NACUA. Several members of the National Association of College and University Attorneys will offer their perspective and tips regarding implications of these matters for student affairs professionals.
Go here for more information and to register.
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Intake Policies and Procedures for NPHC and NALFO Organizations
November 15, 2007
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The final Virtual Seminar for 2007 will take place on November 15th. Intake Policies and Procedures for NPHC and NALFO Organizations will educate campus professionals and volunteers about the membership intake process for NPHC and NALFO organizations. Topics to be covered include:
- NPHC and NALFO organizational history
- Types of resource information needed to advise local chapters of NPHC and NALFO member organizations, including terminology, inter/national history, and local structure
- Differences in membership intake and recruitment for NPHC and NALFO organizations versus the Panhellenic and IFC recruitment/rush process
- History of "pledging" and membership intake
- Review of the NPHC and NALFO Membership Intake resource
Virtual Seminars planned for 2008 include:
- January 22, 2008: Coalition Assessment Project: The Next Phase of the Values Congruence Conversation
- February 20, 2008: Assessment 101
- March 25, 2008: Is the Environment Still Chilly for Under-Represented Populations in Fraternities & Sororities?
Go here to register for any of these seminars or pre-order the recordings.
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 Annual Meeting Checklist
The Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Are you ready? If not, please complete the following items today!
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 ACPA Mid-Level Management Institute Scholarships
Application Deadline: November 16
The Association of Fraternity Advisors Foundation will award up to three (3) registration scholarships for the 2008 Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute (MMI). The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is an educational program for those desiring to strengthen their skills and understand changing campus dynamics in order to advance in the profession. The AFA Foundation will provide up to three AFA members the opportunity to participate in this prestigious program. This marks the fifth year we have proudly supported AFA members' attendance at MMI. Go here to learn more. |
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Associate Member Highlight
Robert Gordon, BG Consulting
Robert Gordon is an award-winning facilitator, recognized for his contributions over the past decade to collegiate health, wellness, and violence prevention. Programs and trainings are specifically designed for individual organization or campus needs. Recent project collaborations include the Arizona Diamondbacks and the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice. The two most requested collegiate programs include:
- The “Other Drug” Category: Ecstasy, Predatory Drugs (GHB, Rohypnol), Methamphetamines, Cocaine
- Violence Prevention: Predatory Drugs, Safety, Gender Roles, By-Stander Intervention, Societal Expectations/Stereotypes
Robert is currently booking programs for Spring 2008. Please visit http://www.clubdrugsbuzz.com/ for booking and program information.
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AFA Welcomes New Associate Members
- Admire Entertainment represents cutting-edge talent that can influence, educate and entertain.
- Built To Win Coaching provides peak performance speaking and coaching.
- Contiki Holidays, the world leaders in vacations for 18-35 year olds, offers unforgettable travel packages for individuals and groups to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and America.
- GreekYearbook is a nationwide bid day, composite, and convention photography company.
- Help Me, Harlan! Productions is a full service speaking agency focusing on dating, relationships, leadership development, alcohol awareness, and new student transitions.
- MediaSauce is a leader in delivering forward-thinking marketing solutions, creative service and digital media.
- Michael Gershe presents the moving alcohol awareness and drunk driving program, The Magic of Life, as well as various leadership programs.
- OrgSync is a web-based, members-only communication tool, website, and database management provider for fraternal chapters and headquarters.
- Pennington & Company assists organizations with alumni relations and fundraising.
- Supernova Coaching Enterprises helps individuals become valuable contributors to their organizations while realizing their own personal dreams.
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