Event Details
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
Event Details
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.

