Perspectives Archive

AFA’s Commitment to Engagement, by the Numbers

At a recent workshop, I unintentionally and regrettably asked...

AVP Intensive Registration in FSCentral – Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Visit afa1976.org and click on ‘FSCENTRAL LOGIN’...

Gaining Clarity in the Face of Uncertainty

In higher education, uncertainty is not an occasional disruption...

Lessons from the Long Way Around

The call for submissions for this edition of Perspectives spoke to me as someone who has walked a non-traditional path into this field. Two...

Lily Pad Opportunities: Navigating Career Growth with Intention

Much like the frog, I often find myself lingering on one pad a little longer than planned. Not because I’m stuck, but because I’m watching, listening, and figuring out the best next step.

Active Advising: My Experience with Local Fraternities and Sororities

My career as a fraternity/sorority advisor (FSA) began at Otterbein University, an institution with primarily local fraternities and sororities: of 14 chapters, only two...

From Where I Sit: Hiring

Few processes in student affairs feel as high-stakes, or as unpredictable, as hiring. Whether expanding a team, replacing a key staff member, or adapting...

You’ll Need More than a Wet Floor Sign

The Midwest and Southern regions of the United States are experiencing dangerously low temperatures, with extreme cold warnings. As students hope for class cancellations...

FSL on Edge: How the Enrollment Cliff Threatens Fraternity and Sorority Homes Nationwide

On any given day when the weather is nice, a drive or walk through Greek Village at the University of South Carolina will usually...
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