Annual Conference
Conference Workshops
NGLA is pleased to announce the following workshops will be available on Saturday of this years conference
Session Block I – 10:15am – 11:05am
Hazing: The Fallout
Travis Apgar, Associate Dean of Students, Cornell University and CAMPUSPEAK
Head On: A Crash Course in Confrontation
Katie Peoples, Interim Director for Fraternity & Sorority Life, Drexel University
Pete Sasso, Graduate Intern, University of Rochester
Values Are In! Keg Tosses Are Out! A 172-year-old Greek Community’s Story
Kimberlee Monteaux, Assistant Director of Student Life, University of Vermont
Josh Klein, IFC President, University of Vermont
Men's Recruitment: Creating a Networking Culture
Tim Wilkinson, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Lehigh University
Andrea Weber, Greek Life Coordinator, Lehigh University
You Can Never Go Wrong With Pearls! Developing a Great Greek Image on a College Budget
Shelly Marie, Shelly Marie Speaking
Can Recruitment Really Look Different?
Lisa Chamberlain-Yeman, Delta Phi Epsilon, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Patty Disque, Chi Omega, NPC Delegate
Etiquette 101
Kara Miller, Assistant Dean of Students, Cornell University
Unrecognized Groups & Their Threat to Interfraternalism Part I
Allison Swick-Duttine, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
Judge Mitch Crane, Sigma Phi Epsilon, CAMPUSPEAK
Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting
Thomas Whitcher, Greek Graduate Advisor, University of Vermont
Pre-Gaming: If You Can’t Do It Sober, Then Why Are You Doing It?
Catherine Sohor, Assistant Director, Campus Activities & Student Leadership, William Paterson University
Jeffery Wakemen, Director, Campus Activities & Student Leadership, William Paterson University
Academic Success in the Greek Community: Student Achievement Through the Eyes of a Professor
Carl E. Creasman, Jr., Professor, Valencia Community College
Diversity: Beyond the Black and White
Michael Wiseman, Director of Fraternities and Sororities, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Making it Happen!
Ed Gerety, Gerety Presentations
Now What?!?! Navigating the Future of the NPHC On Your Campus
Hayden Greene, Advisor, Fraternities & Sororities, Montclair State University
NPC - Our Vision for the Future
Jane Sutton, Alpha Xi Delta, NPC Executive Committee-Treasurer, NPC Alternate Delegate
Session Block II – 11:20am – 12:10pm
Be Your Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper: Learn to Help Prevent a Suicide
Travis T. Apgar, Associate Dean of Students, Cornell University and CAMPUSPEAK
The Secret to “Something of Value”
Montana Barone, Panhellenic President, Rutgers University
Vanessa Milara, Panhellenic VP of Leadership Development, Rutgers University
Modern Panhellenic Recruitment: Best Practices for Improving Retention and Sleep During Recruitment
Donna Stallard, Phi Mu, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Kathleen Massie, Delta Delta Delta, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC RFM Management Team, NPC Area Advisor
Accountability Changes Behavior
Patty Disque, Chi Omega, NPC Delegate, Area Advisor
DUI: A Powerful Lesson
Mark Sterner, CAMPUSPEAK
The PR War Room
Ray Lutzky, Associate Director of Admissions, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and CAMPUSPEAK
I Don’t Hate White People…Sometimes They Just Annoy Me
Stephanie Moreira, Assistant Residence Director, University of Vermont
Ian Prieto, IFC Executive Council, University of Vermont
Academic Success-for You and Your Greek Community
Patricia Gesell, Kappa Kappa Gamma, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor Coordinator-Northeast
Michelle Kahya, Phi Sigma Sigma, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Greeks in Washington DC: A Legislative Agenda
Sarah Lindsay, Delta Delta Delta, NPC Chairman-Government Relations Committee, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Making it Happen!
Ed Gerety, Gerety Presentations
Frat Boys and Sorostitutes: Exploring Gender in the Fraternal Context
Lindsay Sell, Assistant Director, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, University of Connecticut
Jonathan Ficara, IFC President, University of Connecticut
Effective Recruitment Strategies: Best Practices for NPHC, NALFO & All Multicultural-based Organizations
Jarrod N. Cruz, Assistant Dean of Students, Cornell University
Session Block III – 2:15pm – 3:05pm
The Untold Secrets of Being Chapter President
Thomas Whitcher, Greek Graduate Advisor, University of Vermont
Recruitment Counselor, Recruitment Guide, Rho Gamma, Recruitment Sister; Whatever Their Title Might Be, They Need to Be TRAINED Effectively!
Monica Bebie, Coordinator for Greek Affairs, Carnegie Mellon University
Rebecca Ascher, Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, Carnegie Mellon University
Janelle Campos, Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, Carnegie Mellon University
NPC Update and Area Advisor Meeting
Patricia Gesell, Kappa Kappa Gamma, NPC Area Advisor Coordinator Northeast
Diversity: Living a Life of Compassion
Joan I. Rosenberg, PhD, Radio Host, Women’s Inspiration, KCSN/88.5 FM
Hazed & Confused
Erle Morring, CAMPUSPEAK
Dude, Who Stole the Ritual?
Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting
But I'm Going to Be Rich & Famous: Tips to Help Today's Generation Succeed
Beth Fisher, Assistant Director, Student Union & Involvement Services, Kutztown University
"But Why Wouldn't They Want to be Greek?" Understanding the Students On Our Campuses Today
Michelle Marchand, Graduate Assistant, Clarion University
Courtney Stone, Graduate Assistant, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Networking: Building Social Capital
Pete Sasso, Graduate Intern, University of Rochester
Restorative Justice for the Chapter and Council Judicial Process
Lindsay Sell, Assistant Director, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, University of Connecticut
Do I Belong Here?
Stephanie Moreira, Assistant Residence Director, University of Vermont
Ian Prieto, IFC Executive Council, University of Vermont
Greek Life: It’s Not Just Part of the College Experience
Tim Wilkinson, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, Lehigh University
Veronica Hunter, Greek Life Coordinator, Lehigh University
Kara Miller, Assistant Dean of Students, Cornell University
Session Block IV – 3:20pm – 4:10pm
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Successful Local Organizations
Allison Swick-Duttine, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
Thomas Whitcher, Greek Graduate Advisor, University of Vermont
"I Would Never Join a Fraternity/Sorority!" Recruiting Students Who Don't Believe That They Would Ever “Go Greek”
Monica Bebie, Coordinator for Greek Affairs, Carnegie Mellon University
Rebecca Ascher, Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, Carnegie Mellon University
Janelle Campos, Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment, Carnegie Mellon University
Growing a Viable Panhellenic Community
Carol Coordt, Kappa Delta, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor & Educator
The Power of Choice: Life Lessons From Surviving An Eating Disorder
Kevin Snyder, CAMPUSPEAK
I Hazed -- A Follow Up to Hazed & Confused
Erle Morring, CAMPUSPEAK
Your Chapter Dashboard: Gauging Progress
David Westol, Limberlost Consulting
Sorority Women Unite!
Terry Weber, Assistant Director of Residence Life/Greek Advisor, Lafayette College
Montana Barone, Panhellenic President, Rutgers University
Vanessa Milara, Panhellenic VP of Leadership Development, Rutgers University
The Challenges & Successes of Implementing a New NPC Recruitment Style
Michelle Marchand, Graduate Assistant, Clarion University
Ariel Weaver, Panhellenic Council Vice President of Recruitment, Clarion University
G is for Gender, Not Just GREEK
Kimberlee Monteaux, Assistant Director of Student Life, University of Vermont
Elyse Gambardella, Programming Coordinator, Delta Delta Delta, University of Vermont
Greek Peer Education Groups Tackle Sexual Assault
Jack Causseaux, Assistant Director of Campus Life, Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, Binghamton University
Jeffrey Castillo, Dan Garroway, Kristjan Clariot, Peer Educators, Binghamton University
Hara Henshell, Director of Greek Life, Washington & Jefferson College
The Mis-Education of the Black Greek
Rasheed Ali Cromwell, ESQ., The Harbor Institute
Taste the Rainbow! Developing as a GLBQ Ally in Greek Life
Stephanie Moreira, Assistant Residence Director, University of Vermont
Thomas Whitcher, Greek Graduate Advisor, University of Vermont
Matt Goodman, IFC Executive Council, University of Vermon
Evolutionize Your Community
Michael Stumpf, Program Coordinator for Greek Life, Rider University
Katie Guerrierie, Program Coordinator for Greek Life, Rider University
Session Block V – 4:25pm – 5:15pm
All for One and One for All: Alternative Governance Model for Sorority Councils
Whitney Jahn, Inter-Sorority Association President and Special Projects Coordinator for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
Allison Swick-Duttine, Director of Fraternity/Sorority Life, SUNY Plattsburgh
The Next Generation of Men’s Recruitment…Where Will Your Chapter Be In 2020?
Beth Fisher, Assistant Director, Student Union & Involvement Services, Kutztown University
Chad Sandifer, Director of Campus Life, St. John’s University, Staten Island
Jared Brown, Coordinator, Greek Life Programs, West Chester University
Stomp out Stereotyping
Courtney Stone, Campus Initiatives Coordinator, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Vanessa Milara, Panhellenic VP of Leadership Development, Rutgers University
Ashley Aquino, Panhellenic Director of Public Relations, Rutgers University
Mastering the Art of Effective Communication!
Kevin Snyder, CAMPUSPEAK
Keep Friendship Alive
Erica Upshaw, CAMPUSPEAK
Risk Management and Risk Reduction
Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting
Advocate - Collaborate - Educate: The Mission of the NIC
Ben Pendry, Director of Fraternity Advancement, North American Interfraternity Conference
How Can We Make New Members If We Don't HAZE Them?
Hayden Greene, Advisor, Fraternities & Sororities, Montclair State University
Navigating Through Judicial Procedures
Lynne Chambers, Alpha Sigma Alpha, NPC Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Carol Mooney Alpha Sigma Tau, NPC Alternate Delegate, NPC Area Advisor
Beyond Bigs and Littles: Greek Wide Mentoring Programs
Jessica Misner, Greek Life Leadership Coordinator, Lehigh University
Ashley Saunders, Student Intern - Greek Leadership, Lehigh University
Have Fun First! Time Management Redefined
Sal Rizza, Assistant Director of Student Life, Southern Connecticut State University
Programming for Professionals
Block II
The Assessment Coalition: An NPC/NIC/NPHC/NALFO/AFA Initiative
Carole Jones, Alpha Omicron Pi, NPC Delegate, Fraternity/Sorority Assessment Coalition Member
Block III
Because I Believe, I Stayed. Culture Change Strategies for the New Greek Advisor
Kimberlee Monteaux, Assistant Director for Student Life, University of Vermont
Thomas Whitcher, Greek Graduate Advisor, University of Vermont
Block IV
Civil & Criminal Liability for Professionals
Judge Mitch Crane, Sigma Phi Epsilon/CAMPUSPEAK
Block V
AFA Region I Meeting
Stacy Kraus, AFA Region I Director