The Critical Conversations Series is five sessions intended to engage the audience with topics that are viewed as “critical” to fraternity and sorority life in today’s context. The program format should be approximately 60 minutes of content with the remaining time available for in-session application of concepts.

The Featured Speaker Showcase is four sessions offered as mini “keynotes” or “learning experiences” to a smaller audience.

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM | FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (60 Minutes)

Topics for general education programs may be either broad or specific and should be applicable to a wide variety of conference attendees.

PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP | FRIDAY (90 Minutes)

* New * The Professionals Workshop offers an opportunity for professionals to engage with a critical conversation topic viewed as integral or of emerging importance to the field of fraternity and sorority affairs. Program proposals may be either broad or specific but must focus on the needs of professional staff attendees. The program format should be approximately 60 minutes of content with the remaining time available for in-session application of concepts. Professional staff attendees may range in experience from new to seasoned professionals and may be campus-based professionals or (inter)national office staff.

All program submissions must support the NGLA Mission and Vision. Applications are due Monday, September 9, 2019 at 11:59pm EST. When you apply, please select applicable program type(s). Presenters are responsible for expenses, including conference registration, hotel, and travel.                                                                                                             

For more information, please visit the NGLA Call for Programs website. Please direct questions about Featured Speaker Showcase or Critical Conversations Series to keynote-series@ngla.org and other programs to education@ngla.org.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,