Perspectives

About Perspectives

Purpose

As a quarterly magazine, Perspectives provides a forum for research, ideas, and information related to fraternities and sororities that:

  • is thought-provoking and innovative,
  • shares new information,
  • highlights best practices, and
  • challenges thought.

Perspectives promotes the exchange of various angles, arguments, contexts, and experiences to stimulate a deeper understanding of fraternity and sorority advising, education, programs, and policies.

Advertising

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Submissions

The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors welcomes articles for Perspectives that seek to complement the AFA Core Competencies. Before beginning your article, please review the comprehensive submission guide.

Leadership

2026 Editors

Aubrey Cala, Delta Sigma Phi
Isabella Ferrante, Loyola Marymount University

2025 Editorial Team

Meredith Bielaska, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority
Sara Partin, Carnegie Mellon University
Stacy Rowan, University of Alabama-Birmigham
Robbie Guilford, Denison University
Brigette Allen Plaid
Curtis Tarver, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
Scott Smith, Sigma Nu
Rafael Matos, Northwestern University
Christopher Miofsky, University of Denver
Lauren Griffin, University of Kansas
Tobias Morgan, Lincoln University

Issues Archive

2025

  • Issue 1
  • Issue 2
  • Issue 3

2024

2023

A full archive of past Perspectives issues is coming soon. Please note, the archives are meant to serve as a historical reference and may reflect outdated language and/or views.

Perspectives the Magazine of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors

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50 First Meetings: How AI Helps Us Build Stronger Relationships with Student Leaders

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What Do Large Language Models Know about the Fraternal Experience?

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