Fraternity and sorority life professionals must identify goals and outcomes, enact strategies, assess effectiveness, and identify steps for improvement of our work. This series showcases how the Fraternity and Sorority Advising Program (FSAP) Standards from the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) provides a framework for continuous improvement. AFA has engaged as a part of CAS since 1979 to help facilitate self-assessment and program review as a way for student services to demonstrate their contribution to institutional priorities. These two sessions provide an opportunity for AFA members to learn (1) the basics of CAS, especially as the Standards facilitate functional area improvement and achievement, (2) how the tools provided by CAS can support effective FSAP leadership and operations, and (3) how FSAP and its staff are able to convey contribution to institutional goals of student learning, development, and success.

Part 1: CAS as a Model for Continuous Improvement
In this session, participants will learn about the history of CAS, AFA’s long-term involvement, the development of professional standards including those for FSAP, how the Standards can be used, and immediate strategies for easy implementation in managing FSAP. This session will engage participants in reflection and exercises to facilitate understanding of how these Standards could be relevant and useful in practice.