Subject: 2018 NGLA Annual Conference Edition

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Announcing the 2018 Annual Conference Featured Programs
NGLA is excited to announce our Keynotes, Speaker Showcase, and Critical Conversations Series speakers for the 2018 NGLA Annual Conference!.

Apply for a Registration Scholarship
Whether you’re returning to the NGLA Annual Conference or attending for the first time, there are registration scholarships available for undergraduates, graduates, and advisors.

Applications are due by January 5, 2018.

Regional Leadership Survey
Do your students actively participate in summer/winter fraternity/sorority leadership programs like UIFI? Would they be more likely to attend if we hosted one in the Northeast?

NGLA is interested in collecting your thoughts on a regional leadership event. NGLA would be so grateful if you took a few moments of your day to complete our quick survey. Thank you in advance!

Register by January 26, 2018 for the 2018 NGLA Conference and save $30 per person!
Now when you register for the conference, you can also secure your spot in the Local Organization Institute, Culturally Based Organization Institute, and Advanced Leadership Summit, all of which are included in the conference registration rate.

Please email registration@ngla.org with any questions.

Have you applied for awards yet? Each year, NGLA recognizes campuses, chapters, councils, and individuals for their outstanding accomplishments over the past year. All students, advisors, and campuses are encouraged to apply. Apply for an award by January 19, 2018.

The awards committee is also looking for judges! If you are a professional, graduate student, or volunteer looking for an opportunity to get involved with NGLA, please consider applying to be an a NGLA Awards Judge.

Please email NGLA Awards Chair Sara Diem with any questions.

Donate to the Silent Auction
Please consider a donation for NGLA's Annual Silent Auction. No item is too big or too small, and all proceeds go toward giving students the opportunity to participate in our strong and vibrant leadership opportunities.

Please email Special Programs Chair Maria Haber with any questions.

Special Programs Available at the Conference
NGLA is pleased to announce these special programs that will be offered at the 2018 NGLA Annual Conference in addition to the 85+ general educational programs!

Graduate Student Encounter!
Sponsored by ForCollegeForLife
Graduate students are the future of the fraternity/sorority profession, and NGLA is providing new opportunities for them to continue their professional journey. Designed specifically for graduate students, this track of programs will assist graduate students in reflecting on their experiences inside and outside the classroom. Participants will be encouraged to think strategically about their interests, skills, and values, particularly relating to fraternity and sorority life as a profession. Individuals participating will be asked to bring a resume and sign up for a mock interview. 

This program is included in your registration cost as a graduate student. 
To enroll, please sign up for the Graduate Student Encounter! during conference registration.

For more information, please contact Kim Monteaux De Freitas.

Local Organization Institute
Local fraternities and sororities (i.e. organizations that exist only at their campus) are an important facet of the larger fraternal world. Lacking a national organization for support, these organizations need special attention in order to thrive. The NGLA Local Organization Institute is designed to do just that.

This one-day program during the annual conference will feature speakers who are local organization alumni and professionals with extensive experience advising local organizations to help the leaders of these organizations be successful. The programs will be interactive and feature topics on organizational improvement and alumni relations.

To enroll, please sign up for the Local Organization Institute during conference registration.

Culturally Based Organization Institute
The needs of culturally based Greek letter organizations are unique. From intake to hazing and from risk management to leadership development, this programming will provide a space to exchange ideas, learn from experts, and help us to continue to grow your organization the right way, to become stronger community advocates and help all members succeed. 

The sessions will cover several relevant topics, such as designing intake and recruitment to help our organizations grow with members that meet our core principles. We won’t ignore the difficult topics, like hazing and risk management and will ensure that all our members have a good experience on campus. We will discuss council management, how to work with IFC/Panhellenic/NPHC and methods to get more support from your institution and fraternity/sorority advisor. 

To enroll, please sign up for the Culturally Based Organization Institute during conference registration.

Advisor Academy
Sponsored by Phi Mu Delta
The 2018 NGLA Advisor Academy will be 9:30am-4:30pm on Saturday, February 24 at the Wyndham Grand Downtown in Pittsburgh, PA.

NGLA’s award-winning Advisor Academy brings together volunteer, alumni, and faculty advisors and advisory boards from around the region to share best practices and hear from industry leaders on issues affecting higher education and the interfraternal community. All sessions are facilitated by RISE Partnerships. This year’s registration fee remains $50 and includes the affiliation lunch.

To learn more and register, visit the Advisor Academy website.

Register for the College Panhellenic / IFC Academy
The College Panhellenic / IFC Academy will be held in Pittsburgh, PA in conjunction with the NGLA Annual Conference, February 22 – 25, 2018.

The Academy will focus on three main areas – (1) helping council officers understand the councils purpose, (2) officer track programming – nuts and bolts training of how to be effective in the job, and (3) council and community goal setting. There will be officer tracks for both the College Panhellenic Academy and IFC Academy.

Teams of council officers from each campus are encouraged as the academy focuses on developing an action plan for the council and community. For more information, please visit the FAQ page. You may enroll in the College Panhellenic / IFC Academy when you register for the NGLA Annual Conference.

Stay on-site for the 2018 NGLA conference by reserving your room at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. Double rooms are available at the conference rate of $160/night.

The online reservations system allows you to book one room at a time. If you need to reserve more than one room for your delegation, we recommend calling the Wyndham at 412-391-4600 to make your reservation by phone. You can also make multiple reservations online. We appreciate your flexibility in reserving more than one room.

Please email conference@ngla.org with any questions.

NGLA educates leaders from a variety of fraternal experiences to transform and empower their community and align actions with values.
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