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Dr. Jana Mathews: How are fraternities and sororities restructuring the campus social scene?

By admin on October 22, 2022

Dr. Jana Mathews is a professor of Medieval Literature and Culture at Rollins College (Winter Park, Florida) who also had the privilege of serving 8 years as a campus fraternity and sorority advisor. In her new book, The Benefits of Friends: Inside the Complicated World of Today’s Sororities and Fraternities, Mathews combines ethnographic and archival research with economic, social, and cognitive theory to open up new ways of seeing and understanding the role of these single-sex social groups on campus.

In episode 313 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Mathews chose Brigham Young University, what makes Rollins College a special place, how she was initiated into an NPC sorority as an alumnus, some of the problems she saw over a seven year period in working with the fraternities and sororities on campus, how we can change the hookup culture to one of consent and healthy relationships instead, how she believes fraternity and sorority can reinforce insularity and entrench privilege, how she sees hazing as a form of live action video game warfare, how predominantly white fraternities and sororities act as pipelines to Wall Street and Washington, how fraternity and sorority members are restructuring the campus social scene today, and how diversity works in predominantly white fraternities and sororities.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S885AzHoENA

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Susan Stone and Kristina Supler: How can we ensure due process in college sexual assault cases?

By admin on August 1, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23929926/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]We have a couple of guests from the legal side on our show today that will help shed a light on Title IX investigations, student disciplinary matters, as well as current policies and training to navigate Title IX cases.

Susan Stone’s life work is to help students in crisis and to meet their legal needs. Recognizing the need for legal services dedicated to protecting students, professors and individuals with disabilities, Susan C. Stone handles matters ranging from special education issues to student disciplinary matters and Title IX investigations. Kristina Supler has achieved great success protecting students and professors in campus Title IX proceedings, which has garnered her a national reputation. Her services are particularly sought after to navigate Title IX cases involving a parallel criminal investigation. In addition to being a skilled Title IX attorney, Kristina also helps students of all ages facing academic misconduct, research misconduct and other types of discipline.

In episode 275 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Kristina chose Boston University, why Susan decided to join Alpha Phi at Miami University, whether consent and bystander intervention trainings continue to be the best ways to prevent a sexual assault from happening, why due process is so important, what are some of the unintended consequences of colleges when they adjudicate these cases, how we can be more transparent in the handling of these cases on campus, what fraternities and sororities can do to prevent sexual assaults, how students should handle disclosures, and where to go for more resources.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u8atMclbjE

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James Wilkerson: How does alcohol and/or drugs factor into college sexual assault?

By admin on February 17, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22169447/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]James Wilkerson is a native of New Albany, Indiana. He holds his master’s degree from Bellarmine University. He also holds a Bachelors in English and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville. While in law school, Wilkerson founded Greek Law as a student government project that developed sexual assault education directed specifically for fraternity and sorority members. Wilkerson would combine his personal experiences as a fraternity man, with elements of the law to deliver lectures that were not only educational, but also captivating, entertaining and practical. Wilkerson currently serves as Indiana University Southeast’s Director of Staff Equity and Diversity as well as their Deputy Title IX officer. He is a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon board of advisors for the Omicron Sigma chapter in New Albany. He was also named on of Louisville Business First’s “20 People You Should Know in Law” in 2020.

In episode number 217 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why the University of Louisville was the right choice for James, what was special about the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon that made him want to join, why he decided to get involved with sexual assault prevention, what things he writes about in his column called “The Title IX Guy”, how drugs and/or alcohol factors into college sexual assaults, the mechanics of consent on a college campus, ways college students can intervene if they see a drunk couple heading to the bedroom at a college party, how we can achieve healthy masculinity in our fraternity chapters, and the types of things he does in his role as Deputy Title IX Coordinator at IU Southeast. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsFgLHbHugk

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Dan Faill: How can blackouts, sexual assault, and consent impact college students?

By admin on May 3, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18956327/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]We have with us Dan Faill, who was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. There he became a founding father of Theta Chi Fraternity. After college, he traveled for Theta Chi as a consultant and ended up attending grad school at the University of the Pacific. He worked at Loyola Marymount in LA and then served as Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Elon University. Dan moved back to the sun and shore of LA to work for the UCLA Alumni Association before following his passions of becoming a full time speaker. So, imagine Brene Brown and George Carlin had a child – that’s his style and approach on stage and I’m here for it.

In episode #149 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dan was a lock for UNC Wilmington, his journey to becoming a Founding Father at his Theta Chi Fraternity chapter, what it was like working for Theta Chi HQ as a consultant, what it was like working as the Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Elon University, how blackouts, sexual assault, and consent can impact college students, how we can learn from our mistakes and “Faill Forward”, what imposter syndrome is and what we can do about it, how chapters can break free of the stereotypes in Greek Life, and the best foodie spots in Los Angeles. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lge8UeiqbnE

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Mike Domitrz: Are students getting the SKILLS needed for a realistic discussion on sexual education?

By admin on April 13, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18710183/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Today we have with us Mike Domitrz during Sexual Assault Awareness Month! He is an Author, Leading Authority, Educator, Expert, and Certified Speaking Professional, and the Founder of The Center for Respect, Inc (formerly The Date Safe Project). He has devoted his life to the mission of The Date Safe Project: to provide parents, educators, middle schools, high schools, colleges, university campuses, military installations and corporations the SKILLS for Creating a Culture of RESPECT – for reducing sexual harassment and sexual assault. SKILLS taught include addressing workplace attitudes, honoring boundaries. respect, bystander intervention, teen dating, sex education, abstinence, reducing sexual assault (rape), and supporting survivors of sexual assault.

Mike’s books “Can I Kiss You? A thought-provoking look at relationships, intimacy, & sexual assault” and “Voices of Courage: Inspiration from Survivors of Sexual Assault” are utilized across the globe.

In episode #142 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Mike chose University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for his undergraduate experience, why he is so passionate about this particular topic of sexual assault prevention, whether students are getting the SKILLS needed to have a realistic discussion on sexual education, how we can better support survivors and victims of sexual assault, how misunderstandings on consent, rape, date rape, stranger rape, and acquaintance rape can cause harm, how training for the US Military is different from training in schools, what are some of the 9 Daily Displays of Disrespect in the Workplace, and how we can avoid making those mistakes. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN53EgppePo

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Fatima M. Smith: How can we build a consent culture with pop culture influence?

By admin on January 14, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17550338/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode # 110 of Fraternity Foodie! We have with us today Fatima M. Smith, who is a Speaker, Consultant, Facilitator, Survivor, Relentless Advocate, and Founder of FMS Speaks. Fatima works with individuals and organizations to provide education to move our community from unhealthy to healthy through discussion on relationships, race, privilege, oppression, communication, bystander intervention, domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, & stalking. As a social worker, she has spent her career establishing inter and intra agency partnerships instrumental in transforming programming and service delivery models on the needs of clients in service provision.

We find out why Fatima chose George Mason University for her undergraduate experience, why Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. was the right fit for her, why she ended up pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from VCU, her survivor story, what a solution focused, trauma-informed response looks like on campus, how we can use a racial justice lens in our work, how we can build a consent culture with pop culture influence, some practical strategies and real world examples of bystander intervention on college campuses, more information about Collective 365, and some of Fatima’s favorite restaurants in Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Fd13D1TbA