Perspectives Archive

When the World Feels Unsteady

There are conversations I’ve had throughout my career that...

Gathering to Do the Work Together

November signals a shift for many of us. We begin turning our attention toward wrapping up the fall semester, reflecting on the needs of our organizations and communities, and considering what lies ahead.

Building the Professional Home

AFA entered the 1980s with a constitution, a newsletter, and as a group unto its own. What it did not yet have was a settled idea of what it would become.

Looking Inward To Find Belief and Unity

Some moments call us to look outward, to understand...

From the Desk of the Executive Director

To the AFA Community and the broader fraternity/sorority life...

Letter from the Editors – July 2024

When the 2024 Perspectives Editorial Board began considering topics for our issues this year, much of our brainstorming stemmed back to the same general...
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University Government Relations: A Conversation on Priorities and Partnership

This is a video interview with Kelly Dockham, director of federal affairs for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Chris Simmons,...

Why You Need to Ask More Questions

Curiosity. It is one of humankind’s greatest tools, yet it seems to be something we, as professionals, have lost along the way. Why have...

Defining Activism and Recognizing Your Role in a Movement

When I was asked to contribute to this publication on the topic of activism, I originally created an infographic highlighting some quick takeaways and...
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Maximize Your Impact to Make a Difference

This is an audio conversation between Malwan Johnson, international director of social action for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, and Dr. Rafael Matos, Perspectives...

AFA Perspectives President’s Message | July 2024

Fraternities and sororities exist within a complex system; a web of interconnected organizations spread across hundreds of campuses with varied relationship agreements and support...
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