Program Book 2016

LETTER
FROM THE PRESIDENT
I want to welcome you to
the 2016 Southeastern
Interfraternity Conference
Leadership Academy. Over
the past year, the Executive
Board has worked tirelessly
to ensure that this experience
is one that you will not forget.
As you will soon learn, this
Leadership Academy is a
special one – we will celebrate the first 50 years of
SEIFC. At this Academy, we will launch new initiatives
and enhance the existing programming. I encourage
you to make meeting, learning from, and connecting
with the dozens of presenters and facilitators a priority,
take time to visit with our vendors, but most importantly,
build relationships that will assist you in being a better
leader after returning to your respective campus.
While this is a very special year for SEIFC, our focus is
still YOU! The SEIFC Executive Board will be extremely
visible throughout the Leadership Academy. Please let
us know if we can assist you in any way, or feel free to
take time to ask us anything you might want to know
about serving on the SEIFC Executive Board. We look
forward to getting to know you and your council better
throughout the Leadership Academy experience.
Thank you for joining us this weekend and we hope that
you have a great time at the 2016 Leadership Academy.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Academy Participants,
Interfraternally,
Kenneth Smith
Jacksonville State University
SEIFC President
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SEIFC
E X E C U T I V E
B O A R D
Dr. Gary Wiser
Executive Director
Clemson University
Kappa Alpha Order
Kenneth Smith
President
Jacksonville State University
Sigma Nu
Stephen Dominy
Associate Executive Director
Austin Peay State University
Alpha Tau Omega
Rob Rudolph
Vice President of Awards
University of Central Florida
Delta Sigma Phi
Justin Pohl
Assistant Executive Director
College of Charleston
Delta Sigma Phi
Duke Richardson
Vice President of Registration
Florida Institute of Technology
Alpha Tau Omega
Brigette Soderlind
Assistant Executive Director
University of South Alabama
Alpha Omicron Pi
Connor Roderick
Vice President of Elections
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Pi Kappa Alpha
Luke Benfield
Assistant Executive Director
Phi Delta Theta
Brandon Aragon
Vice President of Vendors
University of New Mexico
Phi Delta Theta
Larry Wiese
FEA Liaison
Kappa Alpha Order
The Southeastern Interfraternity Conference (SEIFC) was
founded in 1966 during a meeting of student leaders,
fraternity professionals, and advisors in Jackson, MS.
SEIFC serves as a voluntary association of fraternity
governing councils in the United States. SEIFC is one of
the three regional associations throughout North America
designed to bring together institutions and individuals
with a commitment to fraternity life on college and
university campuses. Even though the SEIFC Leadership
Academy has evolved over the last 50 years, the concept
of direct student involvement in planning and executing
our programs has remained a cornerstone of SEIFC.
The SEIFC Executive Board welcomes you to our 50th
Anniversary celebration and thanks you for choosing
the SEIFC Leadership Academy as your educational
conference of choice.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | ABOUT SEIFC
ABOUT SEIFC
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SCHEDULE
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G L A N C E
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
2:00 - 8:00 PM
2:00 - 6:00 PM
2:00 - 6:00 PM
8:00 - 8:30 PM 8:30 - 9:30 PM 9:45 -11:00 PM 9:45 -11:00 PM
Registration
Consultations
Vendor Fair
Opening of Academy
Opening Keynote
Council Forums
Fraternity and Sorority Professionals Forum
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016
7:45 - 8:05 AM
7:45 - 8:15 AM
8:05 - 8:25 AM
8:30 - 9:30 AM
9:45 -10:45 AM
11:00 - 12:00 PM
12:15 - 1:30 PM 1:45 - 5:15 PM
1:45 - 5:15 PM
1:45 - 2:45 PM
3:00 - 4:00 PM
4:15 - 5:15 PM 7:00 PM Case Study Orientation
Breakfast
Elections Meeting
Morning Keynote
CORE & Educational Programming Block 1
Educational Programming Block 2
Affiliation Luncheon & Brotherhood Pictures
Case Study Competition
Professionals Institute
CORE & Educational Programming Block 3
CORE & Educational Programming Block 4
CORE & Educational Programming Block 5
Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016
7:45 - 8:15 AM 8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:30 - 9:30 AM
9:45 - 10:45 AM
9:45 - 11:00 AM
11:15 - 12:15 PM
12:30 - 1:45 PM
2:00 -3:00 PM
3:15 - 4:30 PM
7:00 -9:00 PM
Breakfast
Emerging Leaders Institute (at Georgia Tech)
Morning Keynote
Educational Programming Block 6
Business Meeting
Educational Programming Block 7
Professionals Luncheon
*Students are on their own for lunch
Educational Programming Block 8
Council Planning
Awards Banquet
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BUSINESS MEETINGS & ELECTIONS
On Saturday morning, the SEIFC Annual Business Meeting will take place. At this meeting,
the 2016–2017 Executive Board will be elected and any business matters of the SEIFC
requiring a vote of the membership will be conducted. Each institution registered for the
SEIFC Leadership Academy is eligible to cast one vote on all business matters.
All Candidates must attend the Annual Business Meeting. To be qualified, candidates:
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Must be registered for the Leadership Academy and in attendance at the Annual
Business Meeting.
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Must receive the endorsement of their institution and advisor prior to being
considered for office.
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Must be able to serve the entire one–year term of office.
Candidates for elected offices must be nominated in one of the following manners:
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Submission of the candidacy statement, platform information, resume of
experience and qualifications to the Vice President of Elections prior to the SEIFC
Leadership Academy.
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A candidate who was eligible for the position of the SEIFC President but was not
elected shall be considered eligible for the position of Vice President.
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In the event that no candidates for the office have met candidacy qualifications as
outlined above, then nominations may be taken from the floor at the meeting with
verification by an Executive Board advisor that the candidate has the support and
endorsement of his institutional advisor.
All candidates are strongly encouraged to attend the candidates meeting Friday,
February 19, 2016 at 8:05 AM in Chastain.
CASE STUDY
SEIFC is excited to partner with Order of Omega Greek Leadership Honor Society to
host the 4th Annual Case Study Competition at the 2016 SEIFC Leadership Academy.
Attendees can partner to create a team that will work together to solve a current
issue within the fraternal community. Teams of two will present their ideas to a panel
of judges and have an opportunity to win a generous case prize sponsored by
Order of Omega. We will have TWO TRACKS this year with more opportunity to win
money! First Place will be awarded $125 per person, second place $75 per person,
third place $50 per person. Teams consist of one undergraduate member and a
graduate/professional adviser. Attendees may sign-up for the competition through
our website or at the registration desk. You must attend a REQUIRED orientation
session on Friday, February 19th at 7:45am in Tuxedo. Case study presentations
will be held Friday afternoon. Visit seifc.org or the registration desk to learn more.
ACADEMY DRESS - The SEIFC Leadership Academy is a professional conference, and
appropriate behavior is expected at all times. As such, the requested attire for Friday and
Saturday during educational sessions and the awards banquet will be business attire, which
includes coat and tie. Attire on Thursday evening and during your free time off site will be
casual. We ask that you not wear tattered clothing, baggy clothes, athletic wear, or hats during
the sessions or meals.
ALCOHOL - It is expected that all attendees follow the expectations of their home institutions
while at the Leadership Academy. Should your institution allow you to consume alcohol during
the conference, the following expectations are in place. No alcohol should be brought to the
hotel at any time. Should you choose to leave the hotel, please keep in mind that the legal
drinking age in Georgia is 21. Be prepared to show proof of age when attempting to purchase
alcohol. The city of Atlanta is very strict on fake IDs. Offenders should be prepared to spend
the night in jail.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - Displays, information materials, gifts, and prizes are available from
associate members each day. You are encouraged to visit with our associate members and
look into their outstanding services or products.
BEHAVIOR - As an attendee of the SEIFC Leadership Academy, you are representing not
only your host institution and your fraternity, but also fraternity men throughout the United
States. Therefore, you are expected to conduct yourself as a gentleman. Since the Academy
is designed for the leaders of the fraternity community, expectations are high. Please help us
meet those expectations. IFC Advisors will be notified immediately if inappropriate behavior
is reported within a delegation.
EMERGENCIES - If any emergency arises on hotel property, please contact hotel management.
EVALUATIONS - Following each educational session, an Executive Board member will
distribute an evaluation form. Please complete these forms to assist us in assessing the
effectiveness of the sessions.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOTEL - Academy participants are responsible for covering their own hotel bills and making
appropriate arrangements for payment with the hotel staff. Please note that the hotel will
not split the hotel among occupants. Your room bill will reflect charges for services, such as
telephone calls, Internet, and pay-per-view movies. Check out time is Sunday at 12:00 Noon. If
extra time is needed, please make the appropriate arrangements with the hotel. Damages to
hotel rooms will be billed to the occupants. Anyone causing disturbance will be asked to leave
the hotel and the Academy.
MEALS - Breakfast will be provided Friday and Saturday morning. Friday’s Affiliation Luncheon
is also covered in the registration fee. At this luncheon, each fraternity member will dine with
members of his fraternity from other chapters throughout the country. The final meal provided
at the Leadership Academy will be the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening. All other meals
will be on your own at one of the many nearby restaurants. We simply ask that you arrive back
to the Westin early enough to be on time for the next scheduled session. Please refrain from
wearing hats during meals. If you specified a dietary need in your registration, please inform
your server about your request.
MEETING ROOMS - All educational sessions and meals will take place on the fourth floor of
the Westin. You should be able to find the room by following the hotel diagram in this booklet.
Each session will also be identified with a sign outside the door.
NAME TAGS - You should wear your name tag at all times. It serves as your admittance to all
programs and meals.
PARTICIPATION - Without you, the SEIFC Leadership Academy would not be possible. Your
active participation is the key to the success of the Academy. Session presenters and program
facilitators are encouraged to involve delegates in their programs.
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C.O.R.E.
FOR COUNCIL OFFICER RESOURCES
AND EDUCATION
A vital component of the SEIFC Leadership Academy, the Victor Felts Institute
for Council Officer Resources and Education (CORE) is in its 9th year, and will
play a major role at the 2016 Leadership Academy. The CORE program is
designed to train council officers on specific position related responsibilities.
Each CORE session builds on the previous so it is critical that participants
attend each of the sessions within their track. The final session will provide an
opportunity for officers to collaborate with their peers to create an action plan
that they can implement on their respective campus. Industry experts were
recruited to lead each of the CORE tracks.
C.O.R.E. TRACKS
PRESIDENTS TRACK
Christian Wiggins, Chief Operating Officer, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Robyn Brock, Associate Director, Oglesby Union, Florida State University
RECRUITMENT TRACK
Tom Healy, CEO, LaunchPoint
Jessi McPherrin, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, LaunchPoint
RISK MANAGEMENT TRACK
Kim Novak, Director, Health & Safety, The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity & CEO,
NovakTalks
Fred Dobry, Director of Risk Reduction, Sigma Nu Fraternity
PUBLIC RELATIONS TRACK
Todd Shelton, Assistant Executive Director of Communication & Technology,
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
Brent Buswell, Director of Communications, Kappa Alpha Order
FOCUS ON FINANCE TRACK
Addison Schopp, National Relations Coordinator, OmegaFi
MOVING THE CONVERSATION FORWARD: CREATING
MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AND ACTION REGARDING RACE AND
RACIAL BIAS IN IFC COMMUNITIES
Dr. Kendra Stewart-Tillman, Director for Diversity and Inclusion
Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center at Clemson University
Brian Joyce, Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in
Higher Education, Clemson University
This program will lead both headquarters and campus based staff alike in a
honest conversation about the current racial climate in fraternity and sorority
communities. Recent national examples demonstrate the importance of moving
the conversation about race forward within the college environment, and
specifically within the traditionally White fraternity community. This program will
represent the next steps in advancing the racial climate on our campuses, from a
critical and honest assessment of the history, traditions, and culture that make up
the IFC community to creating action items that promote and sustain healthy and
inclusive environments.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | C.O.R.E.
SEIFC PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE
This program is sponsored
by the AFA Foundation.
All campus based and
headquarters professionals
are encouraged to
participate in the entirety
of the program.
EMERGING LEADERS INSTITUTE
Darren Pierre, Assistant Director
University of Chicago
Megan Vadnais, Associate Director
University of South Florida
The inaugural SEIFC Emerging
Leaders Institute is a engaging
one-day leadership experience for
newly initiated fraternity men that are
interested in both chapter, council and community leadership roles. During its
first year, the Emerging Leaders Institute will be held at the Kappa Alpha Order
House at Georgia Tech on Saturday, February 20th.
This premier leadership experience is made possible by a generous gift from
Kim Novak of Novak Talks.
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KEYNOTES
OPENING KEYNOTE
Kristen Hadeed, “LeaderSh!t”
A Brutally Honest and Hilarious Program about
Leadership Designed for greek audiences and
organizations. We often call our fraternities and
sororities “leading organizations”, but are we?
Kristen knows what it takes to become one. In
college, she started her own small business that
now employs more than 500 individuals. She
believes that while most of our organizations call
themselves leaders, in reality most of them are full
of sh!t.
Don’t worry, Kristen used to be full of it too. In fact,
Kristen’s difficulties in leadership almost cost her
the business she worked so hard to build. When
members mess up, do you hold them accountable?
When there is a difficult conversation, do you
avoid it? When your brothers and sisters become
disengaged, do you just watch them drift away?
Does your fraternity or sorority really walk your
talk? Taking you on a journey through her hilarious
stories as a 21-year-old business owner, Kristen
will change the way you think about and define
leadership in your chapter, council, and community.
She will challenge you to take your organization
to the next level. If Kristen can go from being the
worst example of a leader to where she is now, she
knows you can too.
Corey Ciocchetti,
“Chasing Authentic Success”
What are you shooting for? A big, impressive
career? A big paycheck? A dose of fame and
notoriety? Like a greyhound, endlessly running,
you can spend your life chasing artificial rabbits
and going around in circles. Or, you can make some decisions that will set
you on a path to true happiness in your career and in your life.
In this very personal leadership keynote, Corey challenges students to
identify the “real rabbits” that potentially lie in their future. You can achieve
amazing things in your life, but true happiness is best found by keeping
things like relationships, character and contentment in mind along the way.
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Gentry McCreary,
“Redefining Brotherhood”
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
FRIDAY KEYNOTE
Redefining Brotherhood is an interactive program
developed from the research of Gentry McCreary,
Ph.D. and Joshua Schutts regarding the nature of
fraternal brotherhood. The program asks students
to define brotherhood in their own words, allows them to complete the
Fraternal Brotherhood Questionnaire©, provides an overview of the
different schema of brotherhood and provides strategies for improving
brotherhood at the chapter level. The program presents and dissects the
four schema of brotherhood as uncovered in their research.
Dr. Gentry McCreary is the CEO and Managing Partner of Dyad Strategies,
LLC, a consulting firm that helps college campuses and fraternal
organizations measure and improve the impact of their work. In addition,
he serves as a consultant for the NCHERM Group, LLC. In that role, he
speaks to college students across the country about hazing and sexual
assault, and works with college campuses to improve their prevention,
investigation and adjudication of hazing and sexual misconduct. He
worked for 10 years in higher education in a variety of administrative roles,
including as Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator at
the University of West and as Director of Greek Affairs at the University of
Alabama.
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THURSDAY
NIC Council Meeting 8:00-5:00 PM
Ballroom D/E
Vendor Fair
2:00-6:00 PM
Pre-Conference
Gamma Sigma Alpha Consultations 2:00-6:00 PM
West Paces
2:00-6:00 PM
Arden Ballroom
TechniPhi Demo 2:00-6:00 PM
Ballroom C
Large Public Institutions Forum
9:45-11:00 PM
East/West Paces
Private Institutions Forum 9:45-11:00 PM
Ballroom E
Professionals Forum 9:45-11:00 PM
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Registration
NIC Consultations
Order of Omega Consultations
Opening Session and Keynote
Regional Public
Institutions Forum
2:00-8:00 PM
2:00-6:00 PM
8:00-9:30 PM
9:45-11:00 PM
Pre-Conference
East Paces
Ballroom A/B
Ballroom C/D
FRIDAY
Breakfast
7:45 AM -8:15 AM
Morning Keynote
8:30 AM -9:30 AM
Ballroom A/B
Case Study Meeting
7:45 AM -8:05 AM
Tuxedo
8:05 AM-8:25 AM
Chastain
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
East Paces
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Ballroom D
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Morningside
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Ballroom E
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Ballroom C
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Habersham
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Tuxedo
Recruitment CORE
9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Chastain
It’s All Greek to Me:
Engaging ALL of the GreekLettered Councils on Your
Campus
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Ballroom C
The Four Tests of Manhood
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Chastain
Case Study Competition
1:45 PM-5:15 PM
Arden Boardroom
Elections Meeting
You Can’t Be Kinda
Committed
Leadership = Officiating
Football: More in common
than you think
“Good Times?” A Seasoned
Professional’s Perspective
on the Fraternal Movement
Making Fraternity Great
Risk Management CORE
PR CORE
Presidents CORE
11:00-12:00 PM
Habersham
You Be You: A Discussion on
Communication, Gender and
Relationships
11:00-12:00 PM
Ballroom E
Executive Director Panel
Social Laryngitis Sucks:
How to get your voice back through
changing the way we promote
fraternity
11:00-12:00 PM
11:00-12:00 PM
East/West Paces
Is It IFC’s Job to Recruit?
11:00-12:00 PM
Tuxedo
Understanding the Importance of
Personal Development
1:45-2:45 PM
Ballroom E
Black and White and the First
Amendment
Under the Influence . . . of Stress
11:00-12:00 PM
1:45-2:45 PM
Buy In or GET OUT!
1:45-2:45 PM
Focus on Finance
1:45-2:45 PM
Risk Management CORE
PR CORE
Presidents CORE
Professionals Institute
Recruitment CORE
All Leadership is Social
Influence: Applying the Psychology
of Motivation to Gain Buy-in & Lead
Change
Morningside
Ballroom D
Ballroom D
East Paces
1:45-2:45 PM
Ballroom C
1:45-2:45 PM
Habersham
1:45-2:45 PM
1:45-2:45 PM
1:45-2:45 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
West Paces
Tuxedo
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Chastain
Morningside
Ballroom D
Understanding Today’s Fraternity
Man
3:00-4:00 PM
Ballroom E
Don’t Let Your Social Media Get in
the Way of Your Career!
3:00-4:00 PM
East Paces
Leadership for Every Situation
Risk Management CORE
3:00-4:00 PM
Morningside
Focus on Finance
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
West Paces
PR CORE
Presidents CORE
Professionals Institute
Recruitment CORE
When Good Chapters Make Bad
Choices
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
3:00-4:00 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
Ballroom C
Habersham
Tuxedo
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Chastain
Ballroom D
Can We Talk?
4:15-5:15 PM
Morningside
Risk Management CORE
4:15-5:15 PM
Ballroom C
Roberts Rules
Focus on Finance
PR CORE
Presidents CORE
Professionals Institute
Recruitment CORE
4:15-5:15 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
4:15-5:15 PM
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | THURSDAY & FRIDAY
The Five Great Hazing Myths
Ballroom E
West Paces
Habersham
Tuxedo
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Chastain
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BLOCK 1
9 : 4 5 - 10 : 4 5 AM
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EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
FR IDAY, F EBRUA RY 19
RISK MANAGEMENT CORE, Ballroom C
PUBLIC RELATIONS CORE, Habersham
PRESIDENTS CORE, Tuxedo
RECRUITMENT CORE, Chastain
LEADERSHIP = OFFICIATING FOOTBALL:
MORE IN COMMON THAN YOU THINK
David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., Ballroom D
Wearing stripes on a football field ain’t easy. Being a leader--a real leader--is equally
challenging. In this session we will compare chapter/community leadership with
officiating football. From keeping the penalty flag out of sight to Super Bowl calls, the
comparisons are consistent. We’ll review sixteen areas of leadership and officiating
and learn a few rules and signals as well.
“GOOD TIMES?” A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL’S
PERSPECTIVE ON THE FRATERNAL MOVEMENT
Greg Singleton, Austin Peay State University, Morningside
So, you think you know what it takes to “get the job done”? Ever wonder how the field
of Student Affairs has changed over the course of the last three decades? Wonder
what to do to secure your first “dream job”? This session will provide you with practical
experience, from a seasoned perspective, on your job search, the challenges and
opportunities in Student Affairs, and how to navigate the ever changing climate in
higher education. This Program is for Graduate Students and Young Professionals.
YOU CAN’T BE KINDA COMMITTED
Kristen Hadeed, CAMPUSSPEAK, East Paces
We all want the best members in our chapters, but asking the right questions to
determine what “best” truly means is tough. We should be asking questions that reveal
whether or not a member is committed to personal and academic success. Imagine
how different our campuses and communities would be if all of our brothers were this
way.A young entrepreneur who employs 500+ people, Kristen knows that you can’t be
successful by “kinda” committing to the values of your organization. It’s all or nothing.
In this program, Kristen will challenge you to step up your game. She will have you
thinking about the questions you should be asking and will show what is possible when
your chapter and community truly commit to the values they were founded upon.
MAKING FRATERNITY GREAT
Lori Hart, The Catalyst Agency, Ballroom E
We were all founded on friendships. These friendships can ultimately shape and guide
us throughout our lives. But, we have some problems with friendships these days.
Complex problems. This is a simple interactive conversation about how to define the
real problems in our communities and the simple solutions. This isn’t a program about
hazing or alcohol, it’s a conversation about dignity and respect.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
THE FOUR TESTS OF MANHOOD
Aaron Boe, Prevention Culture, Chastain
Becoming the person you want to be can come down to how you think about and
handle a few key areas of life. This program is about reflecting on what you can
do to take greater control over your life and become the man you most want to
be. In addition to optimizing your own success, we will discuss how you can apply
these insights to be a great brother to others, and consider ways to apply them in
addressing the key issues of hazing, sexual misconduct, and high-risk drinking in
your chapter and community.
BLACK AND WHITE AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT
David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., Morningside
We’ve all seen them. The photos, videos, party themes, costumes and other
versions of speech that offend others and often involve the hijacking of another
culture for amusement. But are these forms of speech protected? And of equal
importance: What are we doing about these issues...and are we considering our
history as organizations in terms of racism? We’ll review our histories including the
courage of many undergraduates who were willing to sacrifice a charter for doing
the right things.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
BLOCK 2
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
THE FIVE GREAT HAZING MYTHS
Gentry McCreary, Dyad Strategies, LLC, Habersham
Hazing persists in fraternities and sororities because members think that it
benefits the organization. But does it? Do the benefits of hazing outweigh its welldocumented risks? This session will explore the roots of hazing, and will debunk five
of the most common myths that contribute to the prevalence of hazing on college
campuses. Using a variety of empirical data and research, this session will give
participants a better understanding of the problems with hazing, and will challenge
participants’ perceptions about the benefits of hazing.
YOU BE YOU: A DISCUSSION ON COMMUNICATION,
GENDER AND RELATIONSHIPS
Lori Hart, The Catalyst Agency, Ballroom E
Biological sex, sexuality, gender expression and identity are all common terms these
days. But have you taken the time to explore the meaning of these topics and where
you fit into the puzzle? Where does your brain development fit into this equation?
Based on socialization and stereotypes, what are your beliefs about men and
women? And, the key question…why does it feel so hard sometimes to find healthy
relationships with other people? This program will be full of comedy…yes, we are
going to make fun of men and women…with an importation message around selfesteem and the power of YOU!
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BLOCK 2
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME: ENGAGING ALL OF THE GREEK-LETTERED COUNCILS
ON YOUR CAMPUS
Michael Steele & Drew Hopson, University of West Georgia, Ballroom C
Your organization or council hosts a ton of cross-council events on your campus,
right? Your fundraiser, philanthropy event, you can name them all! How many
of those events were co-sponsored with and MGC or NPHC organization? This
workshop will help you identify ways to create meaningful relationships with
those organizations, as well as how such relationships are directly tied to our
values.
SOCIAL LARYNGITIS SUCKS: HOW TO GET YOUR VOICE BACK THROUGH
CHANGING THE WAY WE PROMOTE FRATERNITY
RJ Taylor, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, & Woody Woodcock, Phired Up,
Ballroom D
Why do we choose to follow people or brands on social media? Why do certain
promotions make us stop scrolling, click, or want to learn more? Why do our
involvement fair tables, trophies, and big banners just not have the same effect?
We have lost our voice and the only way to get it back is to change the way we try
to communicate: From “announcement” to “engagement”.
IS IT IFC’S JOB TO RECRUIT?
Vince Fabra, Phired Up, Tuxedo
How can an IFC actually help their chapters recruit? Is it there job to recruit men
to the community? What is the difference between a chapter and IFC’s role in
recruitment? There’s a constant debate of who’s job it ACTUALLY is to get men
into an IFC recruitment process or to bring candidates and potential members
to the IFC chapters. We’ll help you - IFC leaders - understand what you job is in
recruitment, how to lead the conversation with your chapters, and how to help
the chapters in your community grow.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PANEL
East/West Paces
There aren’t too many opportunities where undergraduate fraternity men get
to
interact with their respective or other fraternity Executive Directors. In this
interactive panel discussion, participants will be provided a forum to inquire
further about the fraternal movement, decision-making and discuss the state of
Fraternities with several chief executives. Come meet and engage with following
several current Executive Directors who are leading the fraternal movement.
1 : 4 5 - 2 : 45 P M
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FR IDAY, F EBRUA RY 19
RISK MANAGEMENT CORE, Ballroom C
FOCUS ON FINANCE CORE, West Paces
PUBLIC RELATIONS CORE, Habersham
PRESIDENTS CORE, Tuxedo
RECRUITMENT CORE, Chastain
PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE, Peachtree
(3rd Floor)
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL
DEVELOPMENT, AND METHODS FOR GAINING SELFAWARENESS
Chris Woods & Wilson Wong, Plaid, LLC, Ballroom E
Come explore the meaning of life… your life that is. Participants will
engage in a discussion around the importance of personal development
and why self-awareness leads to greater fulfillment and success. The
concept of Knowing Thyself has been around for thousands of years
in an attempt to understand our feelings, behaviors, and human
complexity. Self-concept clarity allows individuals to improve their
relationships with others and the organizations they are affiliated.
Discover fun methods for achieving self-awareness through introspection
and objective interpretation.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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BUY IN OR GET OUT!
David Stollman, CAMPUSPEAK, East Paces
“Is your community plagued by chapters who don’t “”get it”” and
don’t care? Members joining for the wrong reasons? Apathy? Poor
appreciation for ritual, service, scholarship? Well, tell them to… Buy In
or Get Out! Good leaders, and good chapters are not able to succeed
because they’re too busy cleaning up after those who just don’t “get
it.” Imagine how much we could accomplish if they were part of the
solution instead of always causing the problems. David will challenge
your members to embrace the best and get rid of the rest in his funny,
interactive, and moving style.
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1:45 - 2:45 PM
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F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 9
UNDER THE INFLUENCE . . . OF STRESS
Corey CIocchetti, CAMPUSPEAK, Ballroom D
Life is stressful! Greek life offers many rewards but can also be stressful!
You must find balance . . . but you worry. Students tend to worry about
grades, relationships, jobs, money and their future in general. Greek
life professionals worry about these students as well as the stressors in
their own lives – the economy, budgets, time management, characterdevelopment and work relationships to name a few. This discussion
deals with stress and the physical and mental problems caused by an
excessively stressful life. Stress is defined and its mental and physical
manifestations analyzed. A stress test is given so you can determine your
current stress level. This test is followed with twenty meaningful and fun
ways to de-stress from your distress.
ALL LEADERSHIP IS SOCIAL
Vince Fabra, Phired Up, Morningside
As we fall more in love with our cell phones and Tumblr, our personal,
human, face-to-face relationships are suffering. Yet, our ability to be
more “social” and our ability to connect deeply with others defines our
fraternal experience AND our ability to lead our brothers and sisters.
Social fraternities and sororities are perfectly designed and positioned
to breed the world’s greatest “social” leaders. Fraternities and sororities
NEED more “social” leaders now more than ever. “Social Excellence”
is the most important factor leading to success in life, business,
relationships - and fraternity and sorority. By embracing the social
component of our organizations rather than downplaying it, fraternities
and sororities can move beyond relevance and become deeply
significant and valuable to our host institutions, local community, and
to the world. Your ability to lead will be greatly defined by your ability
to be more social.identify/moral development and it’s only when you
form relationships with others who value the same things that you foster
meaningful relationships and have effective leadership.
3:00 - 4:00 PM
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F R I DAY, F E B R UA R Y 1 9
INFLUENCE: APPLYING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION TO GAIN
BUY-IN & LEAD CHANGE
Aaron Boe, Prevention Culture, Ballroom D
The ability to motivate others is an essential leadership skill, and it is a skill
that can be dramatically enhanced when you understand the psychology
of motivation. In this power-packed program you will learn the common
mistakes to avoid, the tools of “Comfortable Confrontation” and the way
to deal with conflict that actually works. Understanding the principles of
ethical persuasion will equip you to optimize your impact in your chapter,
on your campus, and in your career.
DON’T LET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR CAREER!
Brian Bates, Elevate, East Paces
We live in a world today with instant access to people: Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, SnapChat, Vine, and the list goes on and on. Often times we
aren’t thinking about the consequences of what we post and how that may
impact how people, i.e. future employers, perceive us. And based upon
that first impression, they may never get a chance to meet you IRL. In this
session, we will evaluate the impact of social media but also talk about tips
and techniques to help you get your foot in the door and make a great
second impression.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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LEADERSHIP FOR EVERY SITUATION
Kate Steiner, CAMPUSPEAK, Morningside
There is no “one size fits all” approach to leadership. Sometimes it takes
a very hands-on approach, while other times delegation is most effective.
Depending on the situation and readiness level of followers, varying
levels of “leadership” and “management” are necessary. Join us in this
session to discover four different types of situational leadership that can
help you succeed in any leadership position. We’ll discuss how you can
utilize different styles to succeed in various situations: directing, coaching,
supporting, and delegating. You will leave empowered to lead in any
situation.
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3:00 - 4:00 PM
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F R I D AY, F E B R U A R Y 1 9
UNDERSTANDING TODAY’S FRATERNITY MAN: PERSONALITY
TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES WITH GREEK ORGAIZATIONS
Chris Woods & Wilson Wong, Plaid, LLC, Ballroom E
After administrating and analyzing the personality assessment
results of thousands of Greek college students, Plaid has uncovered
fascinating trends related to student behavior. Using data from the
Birkman Method, we now have a better understanding of how our
members perceive their environment. This information allows us
to find methods that help leaders become more successful when
working with others. Our session will take you deep inside the mind
of today’s college male to explore what motivates them, how they
react and how to encourage their success.
C.O.R.E. LOCATIONS DURING BLOCK 4 & 5
RISK MANAGEMENT CORE, Ballroom C
FOCUS ON FINANCE CORE, West Paces
PUBLIC RELATIONS CORE, Habersham
PRESIDENTS CORE, Tuxedo
RECRUITMENT CORE, Chastain
PROFESSIONALS INSTITUTE, Peachtree
(3rd Floor)
4:15 - 5:15 PM
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F R I DAY, F E B R UA R Y 1 9
WHEN GOOD CHAPTERS MAKE BAD CHOICES
David Westol, Limberlost Consulting, Inc., Ballroom D
Even our best chapters stumble--some say every three years--and good leaders
and members are prepared for that eventuality. Rather than pointing at fundraising
efforts or community service involvement, leaders must respond quickly and with
confidence. The court of public opinion is difficult to manage but there are 11
steps chapter leaders can take to mitigate damage and respond with courage to
situations.
CAN WE TALK?
Kate Steiner, CAMPUSPEAK, Morningside
Nothing good ever happens after you hear the words, “Can we talk?” or “I need to
talk to you about something.” At that moment, you know you’re about to have a
crucial conversation. When faced with a challenging scenario, there are two types
of people: those who avoid them all together and those who tackle the challenge
head on. This session will help give you the confidence to have those difficult talks.
You will learn strategies to help you initiate and navigate a crucial conversation. You
will put your new techniques to the test by reenacting those crucial conversations
you have had on campus with your peers. This session will give you the confidence
you need to face any discussion head on.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
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ROBERT’S RULES 101
Luke Benfield, Phi Delta Theta, Ballroom E
Robert’s Rules 101 will provide a crash course, or nice refresher, for students and
advisers who are seeking the increase the level of order and efficiency in their
meetings. Participants of this session will be able to recall motions, mechanics and
the basics of Parliamentary Procedure.
BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Molly Devine, Texas Christian University, East Paces
Aristotle once said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This idea
that individual parts combined create something greater than itself alone can
be
applied to many aspects of fraternity communities, but especially when it comes to
grades. While some campuses can boast fraternity GPAs higher than the All-Men’s
average, others lag behind, tarnishing our desired image of excellence. Let’s talk
about what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and how to build a
community of academic excellence. Participants in this session will gain practical
ideas to improve academic programming on their campus, have the opportunity to
dialogue with other officers about best practices, and create a plan for promoting
and recognizing academic excellence.
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SATURDAY
Breakfast
Morning Keynote
Business Meeting
Creating Chapter Legends
IFC Marketing Strategy:
Improving Your Campus Image
7:45- 8:15 AM
8:30- 9:30 AM
Ballroom A/B
9:45-11:00 AM
Chastain
9:45-11:00 AM
Ballroom A/B
9:45-11:00 AM
Ballroom D
Greek Life in Focus: An Employer Perspective 9:45-11:00 AM
Ballroom C
DUI: A Powerful Lesson
Using ADDIE to Design a Great Learning Experience
9:45-11:00 AM
9:45-11:00 AM
Morningside
Watching Us Think: A Conversation about Fraternity 9:45-11:00 AM
East/West Paces
“Red Tape” and the Judicial Process: Updating and
Expanding Student
Self-Governance
11:15-12:15 PM
Tuxedo
Mom & Pop to Fortune 500: Growing the Chapter
Business Model
11:15-12:15 PM
Habersham
He’s Gay and in my Fraternity - Now What?
11:15-12:15 PM
Ballroom C
45 Things You Can Be Doing Right Now to Improve
Your Fraternity Community
(#7 will shock you)
11:15-12:15 PM
East/West Paces
Leading is a Choice
Mythbusters: Fraternity Expansion
11:15-12:15 PM
11:15-12:15 PM
Chastain
Technology and Council
Recruitment Management
11:15-12:15 PM
Ballroom D
Making the Grade: How IFC Can Impact
Scholastic Achievement
11:15-12:15 PM
Habersham
(Re)Defining the Fraternity Man
2:00-3:00 PM
Ballroom D
Using Mobile Technology to Record, Manage and Promote
Community Service
2:00-3:00 PM
Ballroom C
Why is it so Hard?
2:00-3:00 PM
Ballroom E
Council Planning - Large Public
3:15-4:30 PM
East/West Paces
Taking the Lead to Prevent Sexual Assault
9:45-11:00 AM
Habersham
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Ballroom E
Professionals Luncheon
12:30-1:45 PM
Students are on their own for lunch
Woodruff - Lobby Level
Strategies for Managerial Excellence
East/West Paces
Council Planning - Private Institutions
2:00-3:00 PM
3:15-4:30 PM
Council Planning - Regional Public 3:15-4:30 PM
Ballroom E
Ballroom C/D
9:45 - 10:45 AM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
CREATING CHAPTER LEGENDS
Greg Halloran, ICL – Inspire, Challenge, Lead, Chastain
The New Member Education process is one of the most crucial
parts of the Greek experience. But is your chapter teaching the
right things? Join Greg Halloran in this session to learn the secrets
of creating new members who will lead your chapter to the top.
Participants will walk away with new and innovative ways to educate
the newest editions of their organization.
TAKING THE LEAD TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT
Aaron Boe, Prevention Culture, Habersham
You are needed. There has never been a better time for fraternity
men to take the lead in creating safer social cultures on campus.
Led by Aaron Boe, lead consultant to a dozen national fraternal
organizations and professional speaker on sexual misconduct
prevention, this session will correct common misconceptions about
this widely misunderstood issue. We will discuss how to address
this issue in a more positive way to educate and gain buy-in from
other men, and you will learn practical steps you can take to make a
difference in your chapter and community.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BLOCK 6
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PROGRAMS
IFC MARKETING STRATEGY: IMPROVING YOUR CAMPUS IMAGE
Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, Ballroom D
Does your fraternity community’s image reflect what is depicted in
today’s media? Are you actively engaged in marketing strategies to
effectively enhance your campus image? The NIC has developed
recommendations and resources to help Interfraternity Councils
enhance their marketing capabilities. IFC communities have reported
“improving their reputation” or “getting their name out there” as a
top priority, but lack the knowledge or understanding of marketing
strategies to be successful. This session will provide you with
fundamental marketing strategies to improve your campus image.
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9:45 - 10:45 AM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
USING ADDIE TO DESIGN A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Luke Benfield, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, & Rachel Westra, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity,
Peachtree (3rd Floor)
Do you have an undergraduate degree in curriculum design? Did your graduate
program include coursework in developing effective educational programs? If not,
you’re not alone. Although we all have limited planning time and resources, fraternity/
sorority professionals are increasingly responsible for developing high impact,
assessable educational experiences. In this session, we will walk through the ADDIE
approach to instructional design that will help you to maximize the time you spend
with students, minimize expenses, and create engaging learning experiences. This
program is for Headquarters and Campus Based Professionals only.
GREEK LIFE IN FOCUS: AN EMPLOYER PERSPECTIVE
Kelvin Rutledge, FSU Career Center, Ballroom C
As many students engage in developmental experiences throughout their
undergraduate tenure, it is important to consider how these engagement
opportunities, such as Greek Life, will translate into internships, full-time job
opportunities, and the world of work in general. The session is designed to give
participants insider information and a space to ask questions to an employer panel
from across industries and functions within the Southeast. Employers will share
relevant insight for students to consider in regards to their future career decision
making and ultimately provide knowledge that will aid in the transition after college
graduation.
DUI: A POWERFUL LESSON
Mark Sterner, CAMPUSPEAK, Morningside
In his acclaimed keynote, Mark leaves students with a real story that forces them to
confront their own decisions. He doesn’t preach or tell people what to do, but puts
real faces to the tragic consequences of impaired driving by showing video the
fraternity brothers made of their trip, ending just moments before the crash. Mark
helps students realize that the simple choices they make, like drinking and driving, can
cause an everlasting impact on their friends, families and themselves.
WATCHING US THINK: A CONVERSATION ABOUT FRATERNITY
Kim Novak, The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity & CEO, NovakTalks, & Joshua Schutts,
The University of West Florida, East/West Paces
Join Kim & Josh as they engage in a potentially irreverent, definitely thought
provoking, and REAL conversation about Fraternity in 2016. These two seasoned
professionals, who have dedicated a significant portion of their careers to supporting
Fraternity, will offer insights int pressing issues facing Fraternity in 2016 as well as
model for participants the importance of being able to “go there” when discussing not
just challenges but also opportunities for advancement of Fraternity.
11:15 - 12:15 PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
MYTHBUSTERS: FRATERNITY EXPANSION
Dustin Page, Delta Chi Fraternity, Ballroom E
There are a lot of myths that exist about Fraternity Expansion. As an IFC
Officer or chapter member, it’s your responsibility to know what is true and
false about fraternity expansion. Come learn from two professionals as we
take a look at the 10 most common myths, explain the NIC’s position on
Open Expansion, IFC’s role in expansion, share the research on expansion,
and help you be more informed to make decisions about expansion in the
future. Regardless of whether your campus is open, closed, or considering
expansion – you won’t want to miss this session!
HE’S GAY AND IN MY FRATERNITY - NOW WHAT?
Elliot Kimball, University of North Carolina Asheville, & Brigette Soderlind,
University of South Alabama, Ballroom C
As historically heterosexist groups often coming from several angles of
privilege, fraternities have an opportunity to support and advocate for
members identifying as sexual minorities. Why is this important? The
fraternal experience provides a unique and powerful opportunity to affirm
the identities of others. Learn more about LGBT identity development and
leave with practices and tools to help you build a more inclusive chapter.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BLOCK 7
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
“RED TAPE” AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS: UPDATING AND
EXPANDING STUDENT SELF-GOVERNANCE
Jared Pacileo, The University of Alabama, Tuxedo
Discuss the purpose of IFC Judicial Boards, and the need to review IFC
Judicial Board Constitutions. The program will outline how to propose
updates to IFC Judicial Board Constitutions. Lastly, the program is going to
examine some of the “red tape” students and professionals see in making
adjustments to IFC Judicial Boards and how to best navigate the process.
TECHNOLOGY AND COUNCIL RECRUITMENT MANAGEMENT
David Lecko, TechniPhi, Ballroom D
Spreadsheets are dead. If you’re still using paper to keep track of a
recruitment process or forwarding excel spreadsheets to chapters of
interested men - you need an upgrade. There’s brand new technology that
can help you better tracking interested men and what fraternities they join.
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11:15 - 12:15 PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
45 THINGS YOU CAN BE DOING RIGHT NOW TO IMPROVE YOUR
FRATERNITY COMMUNITY (#7 WILL SHOCK YOU)
Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, East/West Paces
This BuzzFeed style program will provide a rapid-fire snapshot of best practices
from around the country with a focus on advancing your IFC Community. From
discussions of meaningful Council activities to examples of team and relationship
building, these 45 1-minute-long steps will change your perspective on typical
IFC activities. Through the use of extensive multimedia, this presentation is sure
to engage you while promoting you to think creatively about changes you can be
making to enhance members’ experiences on your campus. Remember, #7 will
shock you!
LEADING IS A CHOICE
Jon Tasch, CAMPUSPEAK, Chastain
Jon Tasch believes that leading is a choice - and he defines leadership as simply
inspiring and motivating others to greatness.
Drawing upon his experience as both a Naval Officer and as an FBI Special Agent,
Jon will show students how to move past the “what” of leadership and begin
focusing on the “who,” to motivate and inspire others to greatness. He will show
students how to develop trust with others through building deeper personal
connections and asking better questions. He will also teach students how to tap
into the concept of positive reinforcement to achieve extraordinary team results.
MAKING THE GRADE: HOW IFC CAN IMPACT SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Greg Mason, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Habersham
Unlike the swim suit edition of Sports Illustrated the topic of “Academics” is
anything but sexy. However, scholastic achievement is one of the founding
principles of every national fraternity and is central to the mission of universities
across the globe. So how do we make academics a topic that others will
embrace? How can your IFC help play a role in strengthening your institution’s
fraternal community? How do we engage our fraternity chapter leaders in
actually caring about scholastic achievement? How can IFC’s assist chapters in
creating a scholarship plan that goes beyond “study hours.” This session will
focus on answering such questions and provide discussion and facilitation of
active ideas that can assist your fraternal community in achieving its academic
goals.
2:00 - 3:00 PM | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
MOM & POP TO FORTUNE 500: GROWING THE CHAPTER BUSINESS
MODEL
Joseph Drain, Sigma Pi Fraternity, International, Habersham
Creating a defined framework that is documented as a standard operating
procedure is critical to the achievement of organizational success.
Implementation of total quality management will provide for healthy
organizational/community growth. This program will feature discussions
on Total Quality Management and organizational management in order to
promote efficient community growth, ultimately enhancing the fraternal
experience.
USING MOBILE TECHNOLOGY TO RECORD, MANAGE AND PROMOTE
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chris Woods & Wilson Wong, Plaid, LLC, Ballroom C
The goal of this session is to reveal the findings related to using new mobile
technology to track and record undergraduate community service hours.
The PlaidServe App allows users to monitor service events, invite friends
and promote their philanthropic efforts via social media. Data is validated
through GPS tracking, automated blue-tooth check-ins and site-supervisor
email verification. This session will reveal data and trends related to the use
of the mobile application, and methods for encouraging community service
within Greek organizations.
SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BLOCK 8
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
(RE)DEFINING THE FRATERNITY MAN
Devin Hall, North-American Interfraternity Conference, Ballroom D
What does it mean to be a fraternity man? How do the decisions we make
define the men in our organizations? Our members often get caught up in
the “proving” their manhood or loyalty to others by demonstrating hypermasculine behaviors through high-risk drinking and the objectification of
women. Most of these actions not only misrepresent what fraternities are
about, but demonstrate poor standards or expectations of our brothers.
While our organizations are composed of diverse groups of men, we often
do not explore the complexity of the male identity. This session will explore
ways in which fraternities perpetuate hyper-masculine ideals and define their
role in society.
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2:00 - 3:00 PM
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
STRATEGIES FOR MANAGERIAL EXCELLENCE
Trey Robb & Samuel Phariss, Texas Tech University, East/West Paces
We will learn how to identify and train future leaders, ensure successful
officer transition between our Executive Board members and Chairs,
and properly set new goals for the upcoming year. We’ll demonstrate
what effective committee structure looks like and why that’s important.
We’ll review effective meeting and communication techniques, and
underscore the importance of chapter financial responsibilities. Finally,
we’ll examine the role of frequent and honest communication with
your host institution, your alumni members, and your headquarters.
WHY IS IT SO HARD?
Michael Ayalon, Greek University, Ballroom E
Why is it so hard to discuss values, translate values into expectations,
and hold our members accountable when they fail to meet those
expectations? We always discuss values, conduct, and accountability
models, but we never seem to tie the conversations together.
In wake of negative behavior being shared by the media, the
questions have been raised, “What is the benefit of fraternity, and
should fraternities remain on college campuses?” Every fraternity man
has taken an oath and swore to uphold the values of his organization.
But where are our values today? What is so difficult about discussing
values with other fraternity men across the country? As negative
behavior continues, we must identify the reality of our communities
and take realistic steps to end behavior that does not align with our
values as fraternity men since we are the leaders of the fraternal
movement. This session will discuss how to use our values to selfgovern our fraternity communities and provide skills to intervene
when actions are not aligning with values.”
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SEIFC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | PAST SEIFC PRESIDENTS
PAST SEIFC PRESIDENTS
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
2014-Present
2006-2014
2000-2006
1993-2000
1990-1993
1983-1990
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Dr. Gary Wiser
Victor Felts
Greg Singleton
Steve Leist
Melody Hokanson
Dino DiBernardi
Sue Conrad
Jerry Gallups
Donald Nesmith
Clemson University
Austin Peay State University
University of Miami
Virginia Polytechnic University
University of South Carolina
Appalachian State University
Southern Polytechnic State Univ.
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Georgia
FRATERNITY EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION (FEA) LIAISONS
2003-Present 1996-2003 1987-1996 1965-1987 Larry Wiese Mark Timmes Richard Barnes Durward Owen Kappa Alpha Order
Pi Kappa Phi
Kappa Alpha Order
Pi Kappa Phi
DR. KARLEM REISS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Dr. Lori Hart
Greg Singleton
Mark Timmes
Steve Leist
Richard Barnes
Dino DiBernardi
Durward Owen
Dr. Karlem Reiss
Alpha Omicron Pi
Kappa Alpha Order
Pi Kappa Phi
Theta Chi
Kappa Alpha Order
Delta Chi
Pi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Sigma
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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
FEBRUARY 16-18, 2017
WESTIN ATLANTA BUCKHEAD