This document provides an agenda and details for a Region 1 drive-in conference titled "Redefining Our Future" taking place on June 14, 2016 at the University of Connecticut. The all-day event includes educational sessions on topics such as adaptive leadership, recruitment, hazing prevention, and being good neighbors off campus. Keynote speaker Todd Sullivan from UConn will discuss the evolution of their chapter accreditation program. Attendees can also participate in optional activities like tours of Greek housing and a dairy bar. The planning committee and sponsors who made the event possible are acknowledged.

1. REGION 1 ● DRIVE-IN CONFERENCE
“Redefining Our Future”
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016

2. SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
10:00 Check-In & Continental Breakfast Student Union Ballroom
10:30 Welcome Message & Keynote Student Union Ballroom
11:00 Educational Block #1 Student Union, 316-319
o Adaptive Leadership as a Framework for Advising
o Through the Lens of the PNM: Second Year Updates
12:00 Educational Block #2 Student Union, 316-319
o Winter War: Combating Hazing at Union College
o Evolution of Expectations: Transforming Chapter Accreditation at UConn
1:00 Lunch Student Union Ballroom
2:00 Educational Block #3 Student Union, 316-319
o #BlackGreeksMatter?
o Neighbors: Beyond the White Picket Fence
3:00 Roundtable Discussions Student Union Ballroom
4:00 Closing Remarks Student Union Ballroom
Optional Activities:
 Fraternity & Sorority Community Center Tour: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
 Husky Village Tour: Greek Housing
 UConn Dairy Bar
KEYNOTE Todd C. Sullivan, University of Connecticut
Todd C. Sullivan became the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UConn in 2006. Todd earned his BA
in Film Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Upon graduation, he traveled for his
fraternity, Delta Upsilon, as a leadership consultant for two years. He then advised the Interfraternity
Council at Indiana University while completing his MS in Higher Education & Student Affairs. He served as
the Assistant Director of Campus Life for Greek Affairs at Florida International University and as the
Director of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs at Tufts University. He has served on the Association of
Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Executive Board, facilitates leadership, community building, diversity, anti-
hazing, and recruitment programs for CAMPUSPEAK, Inc., and volunteers in the Hartford area.

3. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Block #1
Using Adaptive Leadership as a Framework for Advising
Michael Giacalone, Rhode Island College. Student Union, 316-317
Advising is one of the aspects of fraternity and sorority life work that isn't really taught, but learned more through
experience. Adaptive Leadership is a model of leadership that lends itself well to guide advisors as it emphasizes
managing discomfort to aid in learning, helping members navigate conflict, and assisting in organizational change.
In this session, participants will learn about the model and how they can use it in their practice of advising.
Through the Lens of the PNM: Second Year Updates
Monique Golden, University of Connecticut. Student Union, 318-319
For the past two years, UConn has conducted a sorority recruitment study that focuses on the perceptions and
experiences of potential new members (PNMs). The results of this study have become a critical tool in Panhellenic
recruitment decision making and marketing strategy, and also increased opportunities for relevant conversations
during recruitment. In this session, the presenter will provide two years of data, including the changes UConn
Panhellenic has made in its recruitment process, what the research may indicate next year, and how you can initiate
this study at your own institution (external validity is crucial for generalization)!
Block #2
Winter War: Combating Hazing at Union College
Liz Artz and Jen Jerussi, Union College. Student Union, 316-317
This program will discuss Union College's experience finding a chapter responsible for hazing and how it worked
through the sanctioning of the chapter. From investigating to sanctioning, we will review our process, including the
decision to no longer allow them to have an on campus chapter house. We will discuss what we learned from this
experience and open the floor to what others have done.
Evolution of Expectations: Transforming the UConn Chapter Accreditation Program
Jamel Catoe and D. Denée Jackson, University of Connecticut. Student Union, 318-319
Over the past several years, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UConn has made a number of changes to the
way that it approaches chapter accreditation. We will discuss the history of UConn accreditation programs, the
challenges faced, and the ideas we have for future opportunities.
Block #3
#BlackGreeksMatter?
Jazmyn Pulley, Columbia University. Student Union 316-317
This program will allow participants to compare the beginning of NPHC organizations with where they are today.
With the emergence of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and more conversation surrounding race, where do our
NPHC organizations fit in the fight? How should we encourage them to start using the past to propel their future?
Neighbors: Beyond the White Picket Fence
John Armstrong, University of Connecticut. Student Union 318-319
Being a good neighbor does not equate to inviting 500 of your closest “friends” to a cozy gathering at your off campus
rental. It does equate to angry neighbors, community disruption, police and university involvement. The Office of
Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) strives to enhance the experience and success for off-campus and commuter
students. Additionally, OCSS promotes the development of fraternities and sororities in being responsible
community members. This session will explore methods of engagement used at the University of Connecticut
to assist students living off campus with what it means to be a good citizen and neighbor.

4. THANK YOU!
2016 Region 1 Drive-In Planning Committee
Jamel Catoe
University of Connecticut
Tara Fuller
Johns Hopkins University
Brandon Mathieu
Keene State College
Kathryn Owsianiecki
Pace University
Brittany Scancarella
Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
Sponsors
Whether it be facility rentals, meals, printing, support or technology, we’d like to thank the following
organizations for their contributions to this program:
Supporters
The following individuals have offered guidance and support to help ensure the success of this event:
Todd C. Sullivan
University of Connecticut
Katherine A. Pezzella
AFA Region 1 Director