The National House Directors Conference
The National House Directors Conference is the premier opportunity for fraternity and sorority House Directors to gain valuable skills and keep up with the issues that impact them on today’s ever changing campus.
Whether one has ten years of experience or is looking for a new career as a professional House Director, this conference will provide each participant with a wealth of knowledge to enhance an already developed skill set.
A careful blend of lectures, panels, Q & A sessions, and networking opportunities provide the foundation for a rich and solid professional development experience. House Directors provide a fundamental basis to the fraternity and sorority living experiences. House Directors play a vital role in the development of today’s students. This conference encourages participants to explore the wide breadth of experience necessary to provide the best service to today’s young sorority and fraternity members.
The conference registration includes the educational programs, the newly updated House Director Manual, an opening dinner, two breakfasts and two lunches, and a closing breakfast. Also included is an unforgettable tour of our host city.
Educational Programs include:
House Maintenance
Opening and closing the house, room inventory and cleanup, security, weatherizing, natural disaster, vandalism, etc.
Employee & Supervisory Skills
Creating job descriptions, hiring, training, evaluating, firing, supervising and working with the cooks, house keepers, yard men, servers, plumbers and much more.
Health Issues
First aid, illness, notification, eating disorders, unwanted sexual attention, assault, harassment, drug and alcohol abuse, date rape drugs, men’s and women’s cancer, containment of flu and cold germs.
Management Skills
Organizational structure, decision making, developing goals and action plans, long term planning, communications.
From Job Search to House Opening
Resumes, networking, interview tips, and contract negotiations.
Public Relations
Who are your publics and how do you work with them (residents, members, parents, alums, advisors, university, neighbors, vendors, etc.).
Risk Management
Fire and health safety, date rape drugs, MIP, drunk driving, providing to minors, and other legal issues.
Do Not Panic
Emergency procedure, crisis management, accident prevention, student health info, student privacy, allergies, medical emergencies, fire and health safety.
Today’s Students
Changing values, peer relationships, growing pains, understanding the millenial students of today.
Event Planning
Chapter traditions (good/bad), parent weekends, alumni(ae) reunions, homecoming, recruitment (formal, COR, year round).
Conference Format and Style
The educational programming at the National House Directors Conference is the foundation of the entire experience. The conference faculty work hard to always present the latest in research and information available to support this unique industry.
Presenters include a deliberate combination of nationally recognized authorities in higher education and within the fraternal field as well as local experts on topical conversations and current issues.
This year’s faculty will present on topics ranging from those that impact the House Director in day to day performance, as well as those that will stretch the minds of the participants. Our goal is to provide a foundation of understanding and knowledge to help the House Director support the varied constituents with which they regularly work. Ultimately, we want participants to gain skills to enhance their development and overall performance.
To view an interactive copy of the AFLV Professional House Director Conference Registration Booklet, click on the pages below: