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Perspectives Archive

Embracing Our Messiness

Early in my tenure at Delta Phi Epsilon, I was lamenting my position of having to navigate a great deal of conflict between many people who wanted different things from our organization. A...

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Gaining Clarity in the Face of Uncertainty

In higher education, uncertainty is not an occasional disruption...

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Letter From the Editors

A decade ago, the pathway into fraternity/sorority advising was...

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The Graduate Experience: 11 Ways to Elevate Your Future Professional’s Time in Your FSL Office

The experience of any graduate assistant can look different...

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How to Win the First 30 Days: 5 Tips for New FSL Professionals

It is that time of year when many new...

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Recruiting the Next Generation of Sorority Women

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Find a Growth Strategy That Fits: Part I

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From a House to a Home: An educational approach to Fraternity and Sorority Housing

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The conversation around fraternity and sorority housing has largely...

Tradition or Trash? Successful Support for CBFOs, Part I

May 23, 2023 0

Everyone in the packed room in the student center...

The Future of Our Field: Graduate Education and the Sorority/Fraternity Life Profession

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Stop Selling Incense Sticks, Oils, or Fruits – Focus on Building Relationships and Connecting Culture

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You Are Not Alone!

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AFLV UIFI | Evolving Programming to Serve Today’s Students

Since 2019, AFLV has managed the UIFI program, the...

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Time to Plant New Seeds: The Changing Landscape of Risk Management Work for Fraternity/Sorority Professionals

In its most visual form, a landscape is an...

Campaign Update

‘Elevate the Standard’ Campaign Celebrates and Welcomes New Leadership-Level Donors

The 'Elevate the Standard' campaign continues to grow in support, and is proud to announce new substantial contributions in support of the growth and future of the fraternity/sorority profession. "The success of the Elevate the Standard campaign...

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AVP Intensive Registration in FSCentral – Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Visit afa1976.org and click on ‘FSCENTRAL LOGIN’ in the top right corner of our page. Step 2: Log in to FSCentral using your FSID login. If you have already claimed and are using a...

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Social media has played a role in my life...

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AFLV UIFI | Evolving Programming to Serve Today’s Students

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Time to Plant New Seeds: The Changing Landscape of Risk Management Work for Fraternity/Sorority Professionals

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AVP Intensive Registration in FSCentral – Step by Step Guide

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‘Elevate the Standard’ Campaign Celebrates and Welcomes New Leadership-Level Donors

The 'Elevate the Standard' campaign continues to grow in support, and is proud to announce new substantial contributions in support of...

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AFA’s Commitment to Engagement, by the Numbers

At a recent workshop, I unintentionally and regrettably asked a group of Delta Sigma Phi founding members, “What year were most...

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2025 AFA Business Meeting Resources

The 2025 AFA Annual Business Meeting will be held...

Campaign Update

‘Elevate the Standard’ Campaign Celebrates and Welcomes New Leadership-Level Donors

The 'Elevate the Standard' campaign continues to grow in...

Association Update

AFA’s Commitment to Engagement, by the Numbers

At a recent workshop, I unintentionally and regrettably asked...

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AVP Intensive Registration in FSCentral – Step by Step Guide

Step 1: Visit afa1976.org and click on ‘FSCENTRAL LOGIN’...

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Jeffrey Cufaude to endow AFA Perspectives Award with $25,000 Gift to ‘Elevate the Standard’

The AFA Foundation is excited to welcome Jeffrey Cufaude...

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‘Elevate the Standard’ Campaign Celebrates and Welcomes New Leadership-Level Donors

The 'Elevate the Standard' campaign continues to grow in support, and is proud to announce new substantial contributions in support of the growth and...