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february
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No matter the role or professional level, fraternity and sorority professionals find themselves navigating and often facilitating change. But what do we mean when we say, “change management”? Join us
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No matter the role or professional level, fraternity and sorority professionals find themselves navigating and often facilitating change. But what do we mean when we say, “change management”? Join us for a panel discussion where we will break down key concepts related to change management and connect these to real-world examples shared by our panelists. Whether you are supporting change among your students and councils, or navigating change as a mid-level manager, this session aims to equip attendees with core concepts and leadership skills they can apply in their day-to-day work.
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
Anne Emmerth, Chief Strategy Officer at Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Hailey M. Mangrum, Consultant
Melissa Kish, Executive Director at Sigma Delta Tau Society
Dan Wrona, CEO at Rise Partnerships
Time
February 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, February 18, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
Price: $35 $0 for AFA Members | $35 Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. AdvanceU is available at no cost to AFA members due to the generous support of Zeta Tau Alpha through an endowment with the AFA Foundation. 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.
march
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This session explores Social Event Success Plans (SESPs) as restorative, education-based alternatives to social suspension. Developed through campus and national organization collaboration, SESPs offer a phased framework that
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This session explores Social Event Success Plans (SESPs) as restorative, education-based alternatives to social suspension. Developed through campus and national organization collaboration, SESPs offer a phased framework that supports chapters in rebuilding trust, strengthening accountability, and safely returning to hosting events with alcohol. Attendees will gain practical tools to develop their own success plans, centered on partnership and long-term culture change. This innovative approach shifts the focus from punitive responses to purposeful engagement, meeting students where they are and guiding them toward sustainable success. Chapter outcome data from a yearlong pilot of SESPs at an SEC university will be provided.
As a result of attending this program, attendees will…
- Identify the core components of a Social Event Success Plan (SESP) and how they align with restorative justice principles and student development theory.
- Analyze strategies for effective collaboration between campus professionals and national organization partners in creating and implementing SESPs.
- Evaluate how SESPs can serve as an alternative to social suspension by fostering trust, accountability, and safer chapter events.
Continuing Education
Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd) may obtain CE credits for attending this program. This program is eligible for Core, Fraternity Sorority Life specialty (FSL), or Student Conduct administration specialty (SC) 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 Annual Meeting Reload
The Annual Meeting Reload which provides participants the opportunity to catch the most popular and best reviewed educational sessions from the most recent AFA Annual Meeting. Participants will be able to access 15+ live virtual sessions covering topics such as program development, prevention and intervention, organizational growth, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and more. The Annual Meeting Reload is open to members and non-members of AFA. More information, including how to register, is available at https://afa1976.org/education/reload/.
The Annual Meeting Reload is made possible through a generous gift from the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
Josh Schuman, University of Kentucky, Associate Director of Student Conduct
Anthony Graziani, Kappa Alpha Order, Assistant Executive Director
Emma Gibson, Kappa Alpha Theta, Collegiate Development Director
Time
March 10, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
March 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
All-Access Pass: $225 for AFA Members | $325 for Non-Members
Single Session Webinar Access: $25 for AFA Members | $50 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.
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AFA and the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research announce the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series for Student Affairs and Fraternity/Sorority Leaders. This
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AFA and the Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research announce the ‘AVPs Intensive’ Program Series for Student Affairs and Fraternity/Sorority Leaders. This series of on-demand programs designed to enhance the capacity of student affairs divisional leaders and fraternity/sorority professionals 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.
This program series is intended for student affairs divisional leaders at the Assistant/Associate Vice President role and student affairs professionals who are looking to build their knowledge about how to best communicate and collaborate with their divisional leaders to support their fraternity/sorority community.
This program is delivered through several on-demand courses, organized in a 101, 201, 301, and 401 format. Participants who register for the on-demand course series will also have the opportunity to participate in two live virtual “processing” webinars where they will have an opportunity to receive updates on effective hazing prevention practices and connect with fellow professionals to deepen learning and discuss opportunities for application. These engaging sessions are tailored to staff leading prevention and will unpack the recorded series in a customized way. Participants will engage in discussions, ask questions, and relate the content to their own campuses, and leave with research informed prevention plans.
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NOTE: Participants in the live AVP Intensive sessions held throughout 2025 will receive access to this program series at no charge.
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Time
March 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, March 11, at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
$150 for AFA Members | $200 Non-Members
Registration for this event is required. The registration fee helps AFA fund the technology for live/virtual and asynchronous sessions and presenter/labor costs of this program, and supports AFA in crafting high-quality, self-sustaining professional development programming.
Costs for this program remain affordable through a partnership with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity & Educational Foundation through the ‘Sigma Phi Epsilon Fund for Senior Student Affairs Officer Development’, housed within the AFA Foundation.
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This session will integrate findings from Dra. Viancca Williams research in persistence among fraternity/sorority professionals, as well as excerpts from Amy C. Edmond’s (2018) book, “The Fearless Organization:
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This session will integrate findings from Dra. Viancca Williams research in persistence among fraternity/sorority professionals, as well as excerpts from Amy C. Edmond’s (2018) book, “The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth.” The presentation team will discuss how they applied these principles into leading teams as well as lead participants in developing strategies to integrate these principles into their teams.
As a result of attending this program, attendees will…
- Be able to define the components of psychological safety
- Develop a plan of action to assess psychological safety within their team
- Develop a plan of action to implement practices to promote psychological safety
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 Annual Meeting Reload
The Annual Meeting Reload which provides participants the opportunity to catch the most popular and best reviewed educational sessions from the most recent AFA Annual Meeting. Participants will be able to access 15+ live virtual sessions covering topics such as program development, prevention and intervention, organizational growth, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and more. The Annual Meeting Reload is open to members and non-members of AFA. More information, including how to register, is available at https://afa1976.org/education/reload/.
The Annual Meeting Reload is made possible through a generous gift from the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
Christopher Jefferson, University of Missouri, Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life
Abby Howard, Purdue University, Associate Director for Fraternity, Sorority & Cooperative Life,
Viancca Williams, PhD, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Senior Director of Leadership & Education
Time
March 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
March 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
All-Access Pass: $225 for AFA Members | $325 for Non-Members
Single Session Webinar Access: $25 for AFA Members | $50 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.
may
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41% of Panhellenic sorority members consider leaving their organizations during college. While there's no single solution, research reveals clear factors that significantly influence if members stay. We’ll dive
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41% of Panhellenic sorority members consider leaving their organizations during college. While there’s no single solution, research reveals clear factors that significantly influence if members stay. We’ll dive into findings from two recent sorority retention studies: a longitudinal study tracking new members over time, and a study of 2nd-4th year members. You’ll gain evidence-based insights into motivators and barriers, and walk away with strategies to better support and retain members.
As a result of attending this program, attendees will…
- Identify key learnings about factors and barriers that influence retention.
- Utilize research implications in their work with sororities as they coach to develop retention strategies.
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 Annual Meeting Reload
The Annual Meeting Reload which provides participants the opportunity to catch the most popular and best reviewed educational sessions from the most recent AFA Annual Meeting. Participants will be able to access 15+ live virtual sessions covering topics such as program development, prevention and intervention, organizational growth, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and more. The Annual Meeting Reload is open to members and non-members of AFA. More information, including how to register, is available at https://afa1976.org/education/reload/.
The Annual Meeting Reload is made possible through a generous gift from the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
Heather Matthews, Kappa Delta, Director of Marketing & Communications
Melissa Kish, Sigma Delta Tau, Executive Director
Katie Abernathy, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chief Executive Officer
Time
May 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
May 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
All-Access Pass: $225 for AFA Members | $325 for Non-Members
Single Session Webinar Access: $25 for AFA Members | $50 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.
august
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This interactive session explores the journey of rebuilding high-risk student organizations through the lens of university and headquarters professionals. Using Indiana University’s disciplinary status webpage as a launch
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This interactive session explores the journey of rebuilding high-risk student organizations through the lens of university and headquarters professionals. Using Indiana University’s disciplinary status webpage as a launch point, participants will examine the real implications of terms like cease and desist and disciplinary probation, and what those designations mean beyond policy violations. Together, as a team (students, headquarters, and university) we’ll reframe these moments not as endpoints, but as the beginning of a long-term culture shift toward sustainable, values-based change. Through candid storytelling and shared experience, this session will illuminate how rebuilding efforts rely not just on institutional oversight or compliance, but on a committed partnership between students, their national organizations, and the university.
As a result of attending this program, attendees will…
- Be able to apply Sanford’s Challenge and Support Theory using direct student-centered approach in high-risk organizational contexts
- Explore the impact of collaborative partnerships between students, headquarters, and universities in driving organizational change
- Design Action plans that integrate educational values through experiential learning methods
- Develop a resilient and optimistic mindset when engaging with high-risk organizations using strategic and strength-based tactics
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 Annual Meeting Reload
The Annual Meeting Reload which provides participants the opportunity to catch the most popular and best reviewed educational sessions from the most recent AFA Annual Meeting. Participants will be able to access 15+ live virtual sessions covering topics such as program development, prevention and intervention, organizational growth, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and more. The Annual Meeting Reload is open to members and non-members of AFA. More information, including how to register, is available at https://afa1976.org/education/reload/.
The Annual Meeting Reload is made possible through a generous gift from the AFA Foundation.
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Panelists
Samantha Robinson, Indiana University, Senior Assistant Director of Standards and Accountability
Steadman Boston, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Senior Director of Risk Management
Time
August 12, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm View in my time
Registration Deadline
August 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Price
All-Access Pass: $225 for AFA Members | $325 for Non-Members
Single Session Webinar Access: $25 for AFA Members | $50 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.
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