Publications

Focusing on the Future of Fraternity and Sorority Advising

As Viancca shared in her May update, one goal...

Joiner tapped as newest AFA Foundation Board of Directors member

The AFA Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce Adam Joiner, membership engagement coordinator at Order of Omega, as its newest board member. 

Membership as a Professional Development Investment

One of the things I love most about AFA...

Did You Miss Us? Because We Missed You!

Your patience while we refreshed our vibe is appreciated. Essentials is back from the dead, and we are excited to share our new stories with you.

From Where I Sit: Hiring

Few processes in student affairs feel as high-stakes, or...

About Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research & Practice

The Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice (formerly Oracle: The Research Journal of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal dedicated...

How a Vacant Position Might Refresh a Stale Team Environment

A staff member has given notice, and as a supervisor the immediate gut punch of covering additional work, going through the hiring process, and...

A Strategic Approach to Onboarding New Employees

My hot take: students are not our most important stakeholder. While students should be at the top-of-mind when making decisions and developing programming, our...

The Future of Our Field: Graduate Education and the Sorority/Fraternity Life Profession

In the AFA Membership Report, Goodman and McKeown (2020) noted that graduate membership in the Association decreased by 39% from 2010 to 2020. While...

“Onboarding…and Being Onboarded”

A phrase that I am working to adopt to my way of life is, “Always assume positive intent.” This has been tough for me...

What’s Next? Moving Students to a Greater Understanding of Civic Engagement

“We can't take a stance on that! It’s too political!” How many times have you heard this from organizations? Often, local chapters are hesitant to...
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Changing the Fraternity/Sorority Culture

A 2022 NIC Advisor Award of Distinction recipient reflects...

About Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research & Practice

The Journal of Sorority and Fraternity Life Research and Practice (formerly Oracle:...

Find a Growth Strategy That Fits (Part II): Marketing the Sorority Experience?

College Panhellenic communities are experiencing new challenges around enrollment...

Prioritizing Change in Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fraternities and sororities have created community and connected members...