Perspectives Archive

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...

What Keeps Me Up at Night? Fraternities Becoming Pawns in the Campus Culture Wars

Over the spring and summer of 2024, a seemingly innocuous incident involving fraternity members protecting an American flag from protesters at the University of...

NPHC Denouncement: A conversation with Dr. Mea Ashley

Dr. Rafael Matos, AFA Perspectives editorial board member, sat down to chat with Dr. Mea Ashley whose groundbreaking dissertation studied membership denouncement among members...

Enough.

On Saturday morning, September 30, 2017, I was awoken by the sound of my name coming from the bathroom. I could hear the alarm...

President’s Message – AFA Perspectives October 2024

Election season is upon us. The task of identifying and selecting the leaders who will shape the next chapter of our association is not...

Embrace AI to Transform Greek-letter Organization Education

When was the last time your organization studied or defined its value proposition? What specifically, for the student in 2024 and beyond, does membership...

“Lean” Operations is Not a Four-Letter Word

Enrollment cliff. Budget cuts. Reorganizations. Oh my! With these ever-present challenges, there is always discussion about “collaboration” and “breaking down silos.” Ultimately, this means...
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