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Schedule 9:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.—10:20 a.m.
Registration Keynote: Dr. Debra Sells*
10:30 a.m.—11:20 a.m.
Session 1
11:30 a.m.—12:20 p.m.
Session 2
12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m.
Lunch*
1:40 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
Session 3
2:40 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
Session 4
*Ballroom C Locations for sessions are listed with presentation overviews on the following pages.
Recommendations are given for specific chapter officer positions as to which sessions to attend. However, these are only recommendations. You are free to choose which sessions to attend based on what you believe you will gain from those sessions.
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Debra Sells Dr. Sells completed her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Communications at Hope College, located in Holland, Michigan. She completed her Master of Social Work with a concentration in Interpersonal Practice and Clinical Casework at the University of Michigan in 1983. She completed her Doctorate of Education at Arizona State University in 1996. Dr. Sells has served in the division of Student Affairs at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa; California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo; and at Arizona State University in Tempe. Dr. Sells joined the administration at Middle Tennessee State University in January of 1996, and was named Vice President of Student Affairs and Vice Provost for Enrollment in 2009.
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Session 1 The Membership Investment: Creating Relevant Programming for the Over-programmed (Ballroom A) Megan Carter, District 2 Total Membership Education Director, Alpha Delta Pi Headquarters, carterligon@aol.com Recommended for: Membership, Recruitment, Standards/Judicial An exceptional Fraternity/Sorority experience requires an investment – a membership investment. The Membership Investment examines the importance of creating relevant programming for the over-programmed chapter. This presentation explores programming ideas, strategies for prioritizing, planning and implementing programming, and utilizing technology and social media to teach. Discover the: who, what, when, how, and especially “why” we must continue to educate our members in this interactive program.
Scholarship: Improving Chapter Academics and Increasing Chapter GPA (Ballroom B) Michael Ayalon, Executive Director, Sigma Pi Headquarters, mayalon@sigmapi.org Recommended for: Scholarship, New Member Educator, Vice President Fraternity and sorority members will learn what a sound scholarship program looks like, steps to improve chapter GPA, how to assemble a scholarship committee, goal setting, effective study habits, time management skills, note taking techniques, and test taking strategies.
Why Diversity Matters (Ballroom D) Dr. Phyllis Hickerson Washington, Coordinator of Secondary Instruction, Rutherford County Schools, WashingtonP@rcschools.net Candice Flowers, Owner, Working Place Coaching & Consulting, Recommended for: Member Development, New Member Educators During this session, students will learn the importance of leading with diversity within their organization. They will also gain an
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Social Media Integrity (Ballroom E) Michelle Stepp, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Middle Tennessee State University, Michelle.Stepp@mtsu.edu Recommended for: Community Relations, Public Relations Both your personal and organization’s brand and reputation are everything. Don’t blow it on a 2 second tweet! Learn more about using social media to benefit you and your organization’s image. Have a conversation with a member of MTSU’s social media team about where they are, what they see and where it may or may not take you.
From Murfreesboro to Headquarters: Making the Most of the Relationship with “Nationals” (Room 201) Leslie Merritt, Director of Chapter Services, Kappa Delta Headquarters, Leslie.Merritt@kappadelta.org Recommended for: President, Vice President, Membership In this session, attendees will better understand basic expectations of their (inter)national organization and gain helpful tips for making this relationship mutually beneficial. They will also be challenged to partner with and maintain a positive relationship with their HQ.
What’s the Risk? (Room 220) Allison Commings, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Middle Tennessee State University, Allison.Commings@mtsu.edu Recommended for: President, Risk Manager, Social During this session officers will learn techniques to take control of their social events and execute the perfect party while still upholding best risk management practices. Executing the prefect party while implementing best practices is often easier than officers think! Come to this session to learn more about sober monitors, designated drivers, BYOB, and third-party vendors. Participants will leave with tangible resources and a new outlook on risk management.
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6 Legal Responsibility and Liability of Chapter Officers (Room 224) Beth Stathos, General Counsel, Chi Omega Headquarters, BStathos@ChiOmega.com Recommended for: President, Vice President, Risk Manager, New Member Educator, Social, Standards/Judicial The session will provide chapter officers an overview of legal and liability issues that may be encountered in their leadership position. Separating the myths from the realities, an officer will become aware of issues and strategies to address potential liability associated with being an officer.
The Crazy, but Practical Life Lessons of Leadership That Determine Success! (Suite 303) Carrie Youell, Advisor, AdvoCare International, carrieyouell@gmail.com Recommended for: Member Development, Vice President In this session, participants will examine seven decisions that determine personal success as based on The New York Times bestselling book The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. We will examine how these seven decisions can impact a chapter officer in their position and how the participant can lay a foundation and build credibility with their members.
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Session 2 The Membership Investment: Creating Relevant Programming for the Over-programmed (Ballroom A) Megan Carter, District 2 Total Membership Education Director, Alpha Delta Pi Headquarters, carterligon@aol.com Recommended for: Membership, Recruitment, Standards/Judicial An exceptional Fraternity/Sorority experience requires an investment – a membership investment. The Membership Investment examines the importance of creating relevant programming for the over-programmed chapter. This presentation explores programming ideas, strategies for prioritizing, planning and implementing programming, and utilizing technology and social media to teach. Discover the: who, what, when, how, and especially “why” we must continue to educate our members in this interactive program.
Scholarship: Improving Chapter Academics and Increasing Chapter GPA (Ballroom B) Michael Ayalon, Executive Director, Sigma Pi Headquarters, mayalon@sigmapi.org Recommended for: Scholarship, New Member Educator, Vice President Fraternity and sorority members will learn what a sound scholarship program looks like, steps to improve chapter GPA, how to assemble a scholarship committee, goal setting, effective study habits, time management skills, note taking techniques, and test taking strategies.
Why Diversity Matters (Ballroom D) Dr. Phyllis Hickerson Washington, Coordinator of Secondary Instruction, Rutherford County Schools, WashingtonP@rcschools.net Candice Flowers, Owner, Working Place Coaching & Consulting, Recommended for: Member Development, New Member Educators During this session, students will learn the importance of leading with diversity within their organization. They will also gain an
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8 understanding of their individual behavorial, learning and communication styles through personal assessments.
Social Media Integrity (Ballroom E) Michelle Stepp, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, Middle Tennessee State University, Michelle.Stepp@mtsu.edu Recommended for: Community Relations, Public Relations Both your personal and organization’s brand and reputation are everything. Don’t blow it on a 2 second tweet! Learn more about using social media to benefit you and your organization’s image. Have a conversation with a member of MTSU’s social media team about where they are, what they see and where it may or may not take you.
From Murfreesboro to Headquarters: Making the Most of the Relationship with “Nationals” (Room 201) Leslie Merritt, Director of Chapter Services, Kappa Delta Headquarters, Leslie.Merritt@kappadelta.org Recommended for: President, Vice President, Membership In this session, attendees will better understand basic expectations of their (inter)national organization and gain helpful tips for making this relationship mutually beneficial. They will also be challenged to partner with and maintain a positive relationship with their HQ.
What’s the Risk? (Room 220) Allison Commings, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Middle Tennessee State University, Allison.Commings@mtsu.edu Recommended for: President, Risk Manager, Social During this session officers will learn techniques to take control of their social events and execute the perfect party while still upholding best risk management practices. Executing the prefect party while implementing best practices is often easier than officers think! Come to this session to learn more about sober monitors, designated drivers, BYOB, and third-party vendors. Participants will leave with tangible resources and a new outlook on risk management.
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9 Legal Responsibility and Liability of Chapter Officers (Room 224) Beth Stathos, General Counsel, Chi Omega Headquarters, BStathos@ChiOmega.com Recommended for: President, Vice President, Risk Manager, New Member Educator, Social, Standards/Judicial The session will provide chapter officers an overview of legal and liability issues that may be encountered in their leadership position. Separating the myths from the realities, an officer will become aware of issues and strategies to address potential liability associated with being an officer.
The Crazy, but Practical Life Lessons of Leadership That Determine Success! (Suite 303) Carrie Youell, Advisor, AdvoCare International, carrieyouell@gmail.com Recommended for: Member Development, Vice President In this session, participants will examine seven decisions that determine personal success as based on The New York Times bestselling book The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews. We will examine how these seven decisions can impact a chapter officer in their position and how the participant can lay a foundation and build credibility with their members.
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Session 3 Letting Everyone in Your [Recruitment] Business (Ballroom A) Amy Jo Gabel, Director of Membership Experiences, Alpha Omicron Pi Headquarters, ajgabel@alphaomicronpi.org Recommended for: Recruitment, Membership Most of the time, we don’t want people all up in our business, but when it comes to recruitment, we can’t afford not to let them. This session will explore all the people you need to let in your recruitment business – current chapter members, advisers, potential members and even the other groups on campus – and what you need from them to achieve your goals.
40 Ways to Detect Hazing (Ballroom B) Michael Ayalon, Executive Director, Sigma Pi Headquarters, mayalon@sigmapi.org Recommended for: New Member Educator, President, Risk Manager, Standards/Judicial Fraternity members and sorority members will gain a better understanding of the criminal, ethical, and financial consequences of hazing. We will investigate state law, the definition of hazing, why it happens, what resources are available, bystander intervention, and action steps to stop hazing. Substitute events will be suggested to replace hazing events that might be occurring in your chapter.
How Do Life Cycles Impact Alumni Engagement Strategies (Ballroom D) Jonathan Frost, Director of Alumni Relations, Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, jonathanmfrost@gmail.com Recommended for: Alumni Relations, Member Development Alumni engagement is both a science and an art form, and being cognizant of the various life cycles that people go through as they progress as human beings is critical to understanding both engagement and alumni retention. In this session we will discuss
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11 what is meant by the term life cycles, and how to address them when seeking to cultivate and grow alumni involvement.
Show Me the Money: Tips for Successful FUNdraising Events and Motivating Others to Serve (Ballroom E) Meagan Flippin, President and CEO, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, MeaganFlippin@gmail.com Recommended for: Philanthropy/Service, Vice President This session will focus on putting the FUN in fundraising and how to make your events effective and efficient. We’ll also talk about motivating others to serve and how to best invest your time, treasures, and talents to impact others.
50 Shades of Grey (Room 201) Anthony Williams, Coordinator of Greek Life, Vanderbilt University, anthony.j.williams@vanderbilt.edu Recommended for: Council Exec Officers, President, Social Cross-council collaborations have become a trend among governing councils within fraternity and sorority life. Often times, there are misconceptions about how to work with fraternities and sororities from councils that are different from your own. This session will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain more knowledge about effective ways to enhance cross council collaboration and how collaborations with these groups can benefit the interfraternal community.
A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Management (Room 220) Megan Carter, District 2 Total Membership Education Director, Alpha Delta Pi Headquarters, carterligon@aol.com Recommended for: President, Treasurer/Finance, Social Finance Vice Presidents are critical to the success of any organizations. This presentation covers financial management basics, including getting started, budgets, record keeping, handling money, balancing accounts, and collections. The presentation will close with a group discussion to identify answers to your tough financial questions.
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12 Standards: What are you selling and are your members buying in? (Room 224) Blair Dudley, Assistant Director of Chapter Services, Alpha Omicron Pi Headquarters, bdudley@alphaomicronpi.org Recommended for: President, Standards/Judicial What is your definition of the ideal member? How do they act? What kind of student are they? How do they represent your letters? You chapter standards should answer these questions and give your chapter members a guide to the expectations of membership. But your members can’t follow your chapter standards if they don’t know what they are. And they definitely will not be willing to follow the standards if your officers are not leading by example. This session will teach you how to identify your standards, educate your chapter members on the standards and how to get people to buy in.
So, You’re That Kind of Leader? (Suite 303) Barbara Scales, Director of the June Anderson Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Barbara.Scales@mtsu.edu Recommended for: Member Development, Vice President What type of a leader are you? How does this influence your effectiveness? How do people respond to you and how do you adapt to their styles? Want to know the answers to these questions? Then this interactive session is just for you. Come learn your preferred leadership style and how it can work for you when building your team.
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Session 4 Letting Everyone in Your [Recruitment] Business (Ballroom A) Amy Jo Gabel, Director of Membership Experiences, Alpha Omicron Pi Headquarters, ajgabel@alphaomicronpi.org Recommended for: Recruitment, Membership Most of the time, we don’t want people all up in our business, but when it comes to recruitment, we can’t afford not to let them. This session will explore all the people you need to let in your recruitment business – current chapter members, advisers, potential members and even the other groups on campus – and what you need from them to achieve your goals.
40 Ways to Detect Hazing (Ballroom B) Michael Ayalon, Executive Director, Sigma Pi Headquarters, mayalon@sigmapi.org Recommended for: New Member Educator, President, Risk Manager, Standards/Judicial Fraternity members and sorority members will gain a better understanding of the criminal, ethical, and financial consequences of hazing. We will investigate state law, the definition of hazing, why it happens, what resources are available, bystander intervention, and action steps to stop hazing. Substitute events will be suggested to replace hazing events that might be occurring in your chapter.
How Do Life Cycles Impact Alumni Engagement Strategies (Ballroom D) Jonathan Frost, Director of Alumni Relations, Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, jonathanmfrost@gmail.com Recommended for: Alumni Relations, Member Development Alumni engagement is both a science and an art form, and being cognizant of the various life cycles that people go through as they progress as human beings is critical to understanding both engagement and alumni retention. In this session we will
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14 discuss what is meant by the term life cycles, and how to address them when seeking to cultivate and grow alumni involvement.
Show Me the Money: Tips for Successful FUNdraising Events and Motivating Others to Serve (Ballroom E) Meagan Flippin, President and CEO, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, MeaganFlippin@gmail.com Recommended for: Philanthropy/Service, Vice President This session will focus on putting the FUN in fundraising and how to make your events effective and efficient. We’ll also talk about motivating others to serve and how to best invest your time, treasures, and talents to impact others.
50 Shades of Grey (Room 201) Anthony Williams, Coordinator of Greek Life, Vanderbilt University, anthony.j.williams@vanderbilt.edu Recommended for: Council Exec Officers, President, Social Cross-council collaborations have become a trend among governing councils within fraternity and sorority life. Often times, there are misconceptions about how to work with fraternities and sororities from councils that are different from your own. This session will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain more knowledge about effective ways to enhance cross council collaboration and how collaborations with these groups can benefit the interfraternal community.
A Beginner’s Guide to Financial Management (Room 220) Megan Carter, District 2 Total Membership Education Director, Alpha Delta Pi Headquarters, carterligon@aol.com Recommended for: President, Treasurer/Finance, Social Finance Vice Presidents are critical to the success of any organizations. This presentation covers financial management basics, including getting started, budgets, record keeping, handling money, balancing accounts, and collections. The presentation will close with a group discussion to identify answers to your tough financial questions.
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15 Standards: What are you selling and are your members buying in? (Room 224) Blair Dudley, Assistant Director of Chapter Services, Alpha Omicron Pi Headquarters, bdudley@alphaomicronpi.org Recommended for: President, Standards/Judicial What is your definition of the ideal member? How do they act? What kind of student are they? How do they represent your letters? You chapter standards should answer these questions and give your chapter members a guide to the expectations of membership. But your members can’t follow your chapter standards if they don’t know what they are. And they definitely will not be willing to follow the standards if your officers are not leading by example. This session will teach you how to identify your standards, educate your chapter members on the standards and how to get people to buy in.
So, You’re That Kind of Leader? (Suite 303) Barbara Scales, Director of the June Anderson Center, Middle Tennessee State University, Barbara.Scales@mtsu.edu Recommended for: Member Development, Vice President What type of a leader are you? How does this influence your effectiveness? How do people respond to you and how do you adapt to their styles? Want to know the answers to these questions? Then this interactive session is just for you. Come learn your preferred leadership style and how it can work for you when building your team.
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Thank You We want to thank Dr. Debra Sells and all our presenters for being a part of this new event! We also want to thank our NPHC, Panhellenic, and IFC executive officers who helped the event run smoothly. Finally, we want to thank all the chapter officers in attendance. We hope you received valuable information and practical suggestions that you can use in your leadership role to promote growth in all aspects of chapter life.
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life www.mtsu.edu/greeks greeks@mtsu.edu
Allison Commings, Director Allison.Commings@mtsu.edu Donald Abels, Coordinator Donald.Abels@mtsu.edu Angela Redding, Program Assistant Angela.Redding@mtsu.edu