Chapter Advisor Training Convention 2008 San Antonio, Texas

Welcome and Introductions Introduce Yourself - Tell us your name - Fraternity Role - Initiating Chapter - Favorite Alpha Gam Moment

Role Model Supportive Empathetic Active Listener Integrity Positive Purpose of an Advisor Role Model Supportive Empathetic Active Listener Integrity Positive Resource Visionary Organized

Manager Supervisor Advisor Mentor Roles We Play Manager Supervisor Advisor Mentor

in our relationships with others creates in our roles. Integrity Roles We Play in our relationships with others creates in our roles. ~ A. Garrison Integrity credibility

College Students Today Let’s Get in the Mindset Freshmen students were born in 1989 Off the hook has never had anything to do with a telephone Text Messaging is their email They are the “Babies on Board” With Facebook, Myspace and Live Journal, autobiography can happen in real time They have known only 2 U.S. Presidents

The World Wide Web has been an online tool since they were born College Students Today The World Wide Web has been an online tool since they were born Tiananmen Square is a 2008 Olympics venue, not the scene of a massacre They get more information from Stephen Colbert and John Stewart than from the newspaper They never saw Johnny Carson on TV “Google” has always been a verb Beloit Mindset List http://www.beloit.edu/~pubaff/mindset/

Trends Distrust of Government and Authority Political Polarization College Students Today Trends Distrust of Government and Authority Political Polarization Interest in Spirituality rather than religion Use of technology to stay connected Increased parental involvement Team Oriented and Respect Cultural Differences High levels of expectations on them and pressure

From Mindset to Practice College Students Today From Mindset to Practice Starting from their mindset how can we connect to our collegiate members? What generational gaps may exist? What expectations do you think collegians have of us as alumnae and advisors? Given this information, how do we fulfill our roles as advisor, mentor, supervisor and manger?

Working Through Membership Issues Purpose of Change In Membership Status Process Also Referred to as CIMS Address Sisters with Care and Concern to Life Circumstances Address Inappropriate Behavior Proactive and Reactive

Working Through Membership Issues New Member Termination Inactive Status MH pp. 77-80 Special Circumstance MH pp. 81-82 Suspension MH pp. 84-90 New Member Termination MH pp. 68-71

Working Through Membership Issues Conferencing Tips Greet the member/new member. Ask an opening question relevant to the purpose of the meeting, intended to open dialogue rather than accuse of an offense. (ex) Tell me about ______. Once the member has had an opportunity to express her feelings, review the items checked under “purpose of conference.” Use CIMS cheat sheet to cover required information. Record information discussed on report form. All participants must sign the conference notes. (If the member refuses to sign, it should be noted on the form.)

Working Through Membership Issues At the EC Meeting Greet the member/new member. Ask an opening question relevant to the purpose of the meeting, intended to open dialogue rather than accuse of an offense. (ex) Tell me about ______. Once the member has had an opportunity to express her feelings, clarifying questions may be asked. Once all questions have been answered you may excuse the member/new member. Review information presented and discuss. EC members vote by written secret ballot. EC Minutes do not reflect discussion or number vote. Section in minutes is titled Change in Membership Status.

Working Through Membership Issues CIMS Scenarios Break into groups of 3 You will be given 3 scenarios to conference. One person should be the advisor, one the collegian and one the observer. Conduct the conference Provide feedback

What are Your Resources? Alpha Gamma Delta Manuals Volunteer Service Team International Headquarters Member Services Website Leadership Consultants The Leadership Institute Local Alumnae

Campus/Community Resources Fraternity and Sorority Life Office What are Your Resources? Campus/Community Resources Fraternity and Sorority Life Office Student Conduct/Conflict Resolution Academic Advising or Tutoring Centers Counseling Center Financial Aid Alumni Association Leadership Center

Questions and Discussion