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june
jun2025 EXCEL Summit Campus-Based ProfessionalsOffered in Partnership with RISE Partnerships
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There are more director-level leadership roles within fraternity/sorority life on campus than there have ever been, and the complexities involved
Event Details
There are more director-level leadership roles within fraternity/sorority life on campus than there have ever been, and the complexities involved in the job are only increasing. This calls for more advanced training on strategy, operations management, and departmental leadership for those taking on the position. RISE created The EXCEL Summit to meet that need with insights from dozens of external reviews and strategic planning projects, the best research and thinking on organizational leadership as it relates to fraternity/sorority life, and the extensive professional expertise of our team members.
The EXCEL Summit is open to current and aspiring fraternity/sorority department leaders. Department leaders are the ranking or primary fraternity/sorority professional at the institution, including those who are the only fraternity/sorority professional for their institution.
Aspiring department leaders may attend, provided they have relevant experience and support from their supervisors. The program involves working with budgets, objectives, programs and services, and staffing. Those who do not have access to data and/or context in these areas may find it difficult to learn and apply program content.
The EXCEL Summit is a month-long intensive online training experience that will help participants develop their executive leadership abilities and learn how to better organize a department. Working with peers in a community of practice, participants will learn a framework for analyzing their department, gain technical knowledge about each component of a department, develop their abilities to organize the team, and learn how to prioritize and align their work to improve results.
Click here to learn more about the EXCEL Summit.
Continuing Education
Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd) may obtain CE credits for attending this program. This program is eligible for Core or Fraternity Sorority Life specialty (FSL) credit.
AFA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program will be clearly identified. AFA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
Scholarships
We have multiple scholarships available for this year’s EXCEL Summit for Campus-Based Professionals, including one sponsored by Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. We appreciate their investment in our fraternity/sorority campus professionals and are grateful for our shared commitment to improving the fraternity/sorority experience.
To be considered for the scholarship, apply here by the end of the day on April 23, 2025.
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Panelists
Dan Wrona | CEO, Rise Partnerships
Chris Jefferson | Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, University of Missouri
Kim Monteaux De Freitas, Ed.D. | Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life, The Ohio State University
Time
Month Long Event (june) View in my time
Registration Deadline
May 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
$675 AFA Members / Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. The cost to attend includes program attendance, guided work assignments between sessions, coaching sessions with faculty, all program materials, and supplemental resources before and after the program.
Note: Attendance is capped at 18 participants to provide a personalized atmosphere.
Event Details
This advanced session will focus on the practical aspects of implementing effective strategies for addressing hazing and dangerous drinking. All registrants
Event Details
This advanced session will focus on the practical aspects of implementing effective strategies for addressing hazing and dangerous drinking.
All registrants of any 201, 301, or 401 sessions will be provided on-demand access to all intensive sessions, including access to the 101 series.
About the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series
AFA and the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research announce the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series, a series of live and on-demand programs designed to enhance the capacity of Assistant and Associate Vice Presidents to successfully build strategy and support for their fraternity/sorority communities.
The ‘AVPs Intensive’ is designed to support those student affairs divisional leaders charged with providing strategic leadership to fraternity/sorority programs, looking to build coalitions that actively include fraternities and sororities on campus, and engaging in strategic harm prevention efforts with fraternities and sororities.
AFA’s portion of the ‘AVPs Intensive Program Series is provided in financial partnership with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity through the ‘Sigma Phi Epsilon Fund for Senior Student Affairs Officer Development’, housed within the AFA Foundation. The Piazza Center’s portion of the AVP’s Intensive Program Series is funded by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and Educational Foundation, and Jim and Evleyn Piazza.
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Panelists
Stevan Veldkamp, EdD | Executive Director Piazza Center (Moderator)
Time
June 5, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
June 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
Free for AFA Members / Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. For programs with a registration fee, costs help AFA fund the technology, labor, and presenter costs of its programs, and support AFA in crafting high-quality, self-sustaining professional development programming.
NOTE: Registration for this program is limited to those in VP and AVP roles.
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This session will provide an introductory level understanding of the donor giving cycle and higher education advancement. The presenters will share their own perspectives as seasoned development professionals
Event Details
This session will provide an introductory level understanding of the donor giving cycle and higher education advancement. The presenters will share their own perspectives as seasoned development professionals to offer guidance and strategy for how fraternity and sorority life (FSL) staff can be best prepared, and proactively engage, with their university advancement teams.
As a result of attending this program, attendees will…
- Identify common terms and practices used in higher education fundraising
- Recall examples of practices or actionable steps FSL staff can take to start building their fundraising toolkit
- Examine successful donor funded initiatives focused on fraternity and sorority communities and chapter programs through case study examples
Continuing Education
Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd) may obtain CE credits for attending this program. This program is eligible for Core or Fraternity Sorority Life specialty (FSL) credit [1 credit].
AFA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). Programs that qualify for CE credit in this program will be clearly identified. AFA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.
About AdvanceU
AdvanceU is a virtual based classroom with educational programs specifically designed to enhance the alignment of the fraternity/sorority experience with the changing dynamics of higher education. AdvanceU programs provide AFA members the opportunity to engage on a wide range of topics with content experts who develop curriculum with a specific set of learning outcomes geared at achieving higher levels of professional competence in our members.
AdvanceU is provided by the generous support of Zeta Tau Alpha through an endowment with the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
Johanne Jensen-Ives, PhD, Director of Development for the W.A. Franke Honors College at the University of Arizona
Kimberly Grantham, Vice President for Philanthropy at the University of Memphis
Time
June 17, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
June 16, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
Free for AFA Members | $35 for Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. For programs with a registration fee, costs help AFA fund the technology, labor, and presenter costs of its programs, and support AFA in crafting high-quality, self-sustaining professional development programming.
july
15jul(jul 15)12:00 pm18(jul 18)12:00 pmAFA Research Writers' RetreatIn-Person Event:Research
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Join us on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., for the AFA Research Writers' Retreat! AFA believes that strong fraternity/sorority research has
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Join us on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., for the AFA Research Writers’ Retreat!
AFA believes that strong fraternity/sorority research has a dramatic impact on defining successful practice of the fraternity/sorority profession. The AFA Research Writers’ Retreat is designed to bring together scholars and scholar-practitioners in community with the goal of advancing research in the fraternity/sorority experience. Attendees will connect with other fraternity/sorority researchers and strengthen their writing through intentionally-designed writing sessions, all under the access and support of the Research 1 VCU libraries. We’re excited to bring together scholars and scholar-practitioners for a week of inspiration, motivation, and writing!
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Time
July 15, 2025 12:00 pm - july 18, 2025 12:00 pm View in my time
Price
$325 for AFA members/$425 for non-members.
Event Details
The Interdisciplinary Institute for Hazing Prevention (IIHP) is an intensive, multi-day training experience that prepares up to 60 participants to use the principles of prevention to address hazing
Event Details
The Interdisciplinary Institute for Hazing Prevention (IIHP) is an intensive, multi-day training experience that prepares up to 60 participants to use the principles of prevention to address hazing in their community or organization. The program is interdisciplinary, welcoming participants from various roles across higher education, inter/national organizations, public safety, academia, and more. Participants include campus and organization professionals, volunteers, and students.
The 2025 event is being held virtually through four sessions spanning two weeks. This format allows us to teach content in smaller portions and offer more coaching time with faculty while providing participants time to reflect, process, and apply lessons between sessions. Because you’ll be learning while doing, this is a chance to work with your team to rethink your hazing prevention work and develop plans for the fall.
Program Dates
July 15, 17, 22, and 24 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm CDT
To learn more and register, visit https://hazingprevention.institute/.
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Time
July 15, 2025 12:00 pm - july 24, 2025 4:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
Monday, July 14, 2025
Price
$375
Organizer
august
Event Details
AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium
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AFA is proud to be a lead partner in the development of the Student Affairs Educator Certification through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification. This consortium includes representation from each of the founding association partners, including NASPA, ACUHO-I, ACUI, NACA, ASCA, and NIRSA. In addition to the general certification, several specialty certifications are available, including a Fraternity/Sorority Life specialization (CSAEd-FSL).
Eligibility Criteria
Participation in the CSAEd™ certification programs are voluntary and open to anyone meeting candidate eligibility requirements at the time of application. Individuals applying for CSAEd™ core or a specialty certification must meet detailed education and work experience requirements at the time of application submission. View Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying employment experience is defined as being employed full-time in student affairs or student services in a higher education setting (e.g., a fraternity/sorority inter/national headquarters).
How to Apply
The summer 2025 Certification application cycle opens July 1, 2025 and is open through August 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. PST). The summer 2025 exam period will be from August 18 – September 30. For more information, please visit https://studentaffairscertification.org/get-certified/how-to-apply.
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Time
August 15, 2025 6:00 am - august 16, 2025 3:00 pm View in my time
Organizer
Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification
The Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification promotes and advances student affairs and services in higher education by assessing and recognizing individual educators who demonstrate competency in established domains, commit to ongoing learning and professional development, and comply with the code of ethics. The Consortium was collaboratively established by student affairs professional associations to manage Student Affairs Educator Certification.
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The First 90 Days program helps new fraternity/sorority professionals acclimate to one of the most unique roles in higher education. Through this 14-week intensive online program, participants will
Event Details
The First 90 Days program helps new fraternity/sorority professionals acclimate to one of the most unique roles in higher education. Through this 14-week intensive online program, participants will build their networks, learn how to put their expertise into practice, and better understand the scope of their positions.
During the program, participants will interact with a variety of colleagues – in their cohort and the fraternity/sorority profession broadly – to build a network of expertise that they can draw upon throughout their career. Through interactive virtual sessions, participants will learn and practice utilizing frameworks to address challenges in their role and integrate professional philosophy into daily practice as a fraternity/sorority professional. Through their participation in this program, professionals will be able to more clearly identify their continued professional development needs and aspirations beyond the program.
For more information, please visit https://afa1976.org/first-90-days/.
Program Dates
August 18 – November 17, 2025
Live, virtual sessions will take place weekly on Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The First 90 Days program is made possible through a generous gift from the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
First 90 Days Co-Facilitators
Christina Parle
Robbie Miller
Time
August 18, 2025 3:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
September 5, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
$200 for AFA Members | $250 for Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. For programs with a registration fee, costs help AFA fund the technology, labor, and presenter costs of its programs, and support AFA in crafting high-quality, self-sustaining professional development programming.
december
08decAll Day112025 AFA Annual MeetingIn-Person Event:Annual Meeting
Event Details
The Annual Meeting is the hallmark professional development event that brings together a portfolio of programs and experiences designed to enhance and
Event Details
The Annual Meeting is the hallmark professional development event that brings together a portfolio of programs and experiences designed to enhance and enrich the competencies, skills, talents, and overall effectiveness for the success of our members and those in the field of fraternity/sorority life.
In addition to more than 100 educational sessions, the Annual Meeting experience provides a plethora of wide-ranging opportunities, including:
- Regional Meetings & Community Collectives: On Wednesday, December 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m., choose to join either the colleagues in your region to hear updates, recognize the AFA milestones of your peers, and network with other during the Regional Meetings and/or engage within supportive and amplifying Community Collective spaces to network and build connections with colleagues surrounding the following identities: Latinx/a/o Professionals, the Black Diaspora, and the Single Professional Operations collectives.
- Roundtable Discussions with Umbrella Organizations: Join each of the umbrella organizations to learn the state of the organization along with news about upcoming initiatives and changes, and engage in dialogue around issues of shared interest.
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Time
December 8, 2025 - december 11, 2025 (All Day) View in my time
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