Perspectives Archive

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...

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...

From the Vault: Failed Fraternal Inclusion: A Critical Analysis of Normative Systems Based on Whiteness

This is a republication of an article first published in Perspectives in Summer 2014. The author has provided the following reflection on the article,...
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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...

AFA Perspectives President’s Message | December 2023

Why am I here? This is a question that has popped up in my mind of late. I am not sure why. Perhaps the impending...

From Where I Sit: Perspectives on Recognition for New Professionals

Think back to those early days in your career as a fraternity and sorority professional. Maybe you are still in them, but think about...
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