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Beyond Compliance: Leveraging the Stop Campus Hazing Act for Effective Hazing Prevention

Colleges and universities are now operating amid heightened accountability...

When the Work Becomes Too Complex: A Case for a Classic 90s Remix

Whether on a campus or at a fraternity headquarters,...

Still figuring it out? Here’s what helped me

New to the profession? No graduate assistantship experience in...

Letter from the Editors

If there were a “State of the Fraternity/Sorority Industry”...

Learning to Adapt: Advising Across Council Lines

Fraternity and sorority life advising is rarely a one-size-fits-all...

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...

Fraternity-Sorority First Amendment Institute: Civil disagreement is essential for progress

In its third year, fraternity and sorority student leaders from across the country convened in Chicago in February for a weekend of speakers, presentations,...
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