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In This Issue
A Minute with the Board
As a new addition to the Association Update, members of the Executive Board will be writing articles on a variety of topics from the Board's perspective. We hope that you will take a few minutes to read and be up-to-date on the issues the Board is considering and our thoughts on the events and initiatives of the Association. >>Read the January Minute
AFA Bylaw Revision Proposal
On January 26, 2009, all eligible voting members of the Association of Fraternity Advisors will receive an electronic message asking for a vote on a series of revisions to the Association's bylaws. The actual ballot will include word-for-word detail as to how the proposals would change the bylaws. Please click here for a brief overview of the proposals.
Essentials Call for ArticlesThe Essentials Editorial Board is seeking articles for publication in the monthly educational e-newsletter. Essentials' seeks to provide individuals working with fraternities/sororities regular opportunities for professional development through reading articles that are related to the progression of our efforts in student affairs and fraternity and sorority advising and advocacy. Submission guidelines and issue themes can be found on the AFA website. Please contact editor Emily Perlow with questions.Perspectives Call for ArticlesThe Perspectives Editorial Board is seeking articles for the Spring 2009 issue. The Spring 2009 issue will feature a lead article on assessment and chapter accreditation programs. The Editorial Board seeks thoughtful and insightful articles on a variety of topics to supplement the lead article. Submissions are due February 1, 2009.
Potential authors may also elect to work with Editorial Board members in preparing drafts of outlines and articles to increase the viability of articles meeting the criteria for publication. The Editorial Board can also suggest potential topics to those who wish to write but do not have a defined topic on which to write. Authors may submit requests for assistance to Allison St. Germain, Perspectives Editor. It is suggested that authors support their work with citations where appropriate.Submission guidelines and advertising information can be found on the AFA website. Please contact Allison St. Germain, Perspectives Editor, with any questions.
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Coaching Students to Balance Their Lives and LeadershipJanuary 28 | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern TimeAre your students stressed out and over-involved? Do they have their hands in the pot of several organizations versus giving quality time to a few? Are they rushing, constantly connected to a phone, and really scattered? What does it mean to lead a balanced life? During this installment of the Virtual Seminar Series, we will explore these questions and many more. The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with some of the skills necessary to coach the students they advise to lead a more balanced life and to, perhaps, pick up a few tips on life balance themselves. At the end of this workshop the learner will...
• Have a deeper understanding about the benefits of coaching • Gain knowledge about how to coach through effective questioning • Gain knowledge about how to empower students to effectively experience a balanced life • Gain exposure to coaching situations regarding life balance Visit the AFA website for more information and registration.
Associate Member Highlight
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is the premier organization committed to the academic success of greek students on our 200 chapters nationwide. We provide you the unique opportunity to recognize all of your greek scholars and align with the academic mission at your institution. If you have a chapter, begin searching for your Spring initiation class today! If you don't have a chapter and are interested, contact our new office in Indianapolis at 317-876-4695 or visit us online for more information. All fraternity/sorority communities are eligible to submit grade information to be considered for our Gamma Sigma Alpha Regional GPA Competition (submission form is online).
The AFA/EBI Fraternity/Sorority Assessment offers you the opportunity to assess the overall educational experience of the fraternity and sorority members on your campus. Visit our website for more information.
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