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SEC & Friends: The Summit

In collaboration with Student Conduct and Community Standards, The Summit is a collective SEC & Friends conference hosted on Rocky Top to bring together campus-based FSL and conduct professionals with FSL inter/national headquarters staff. The Summit 2024 will be hosted in Knoxville, TN from May 29-30. Explore below for more information.

Registration is Closed

Early Bird (December 1 – January 12) – $35 per person

Regular Registration (January 12 – May 1) – $50 per person

Who should attend?

  • SEC & Friends Institutions
    • Campus-based professionals in Fraternity & Sorority Life offices
    • Campus-based professionals focused on student organizational conduct
  • Organizations with chapters represented on at least one SEC & Friends’ campus
    • Inter/national headquarters representatives who oversee conduct
    • Inter/national headquarters representatives chapter services/support

For SEC & Friends Campus Based Professionals: Please plan to arrive in Knoxville, TN by 2pm on Tuesday, May 28th for the start of programming. The conference will end at 5pm on Thursday, May 30th..

For Inter/National Headquarters Representatives: Please plan to arrive in Knoxville, TN by 3:30pm on Wednesday, May 29th for the start of programming. The conference will end at 5pm on Thursday, May 30th..

See below for the schedule at a glance! The Summit will feature speakers from a variety of headquarters, campuses, Dyad Strategies, and the Association for Student Conduct Administration that have all been carefully selected based on their area of expertise. Sponsorship opportunities can be purchased by emailing greeklife@utk.edu.

Tuesday, May 28th – Only Campus Based Professionals

Start Time  End Time  Event 
12pm   2pm   FSL SEC & Friends Arrive to Knoxville 
2pm   4pm  FSL SEC & Friends Kickoff  
5pm  6:30pm  FSL SEC & Friends Networking Hour (The Local Smokey) 
5pm  6:30pm  Conduct SEC & Friends Kickoff Event (Calhoun’s on the River) 
6:30pm  8pm  Dinner on your own (Off – Campus) 

Wednesday, May 29th – Campus Based Professionals Until 4:30pm

Start Time  End Time  Event 
8:30am 9am SEC & Friends Campus Based Professionals Check-In
9am  10am  Breakfast – Kickoff w/ FSL & Conduct SEC & Friends 
10am 12pm Educational Session Block 1 (Conduct)
10am  11am  Educational Session Block 1 (FSL) 
11am  12pm   Educational Session Block 2 (FSL) 
12pm  1:30pm  Working Lunch (Collaboration & Investigation Guide) – FSL & Conduct SEC & Friends 
1:30pm  2pm  Networking break sponsored by AFLV 
2pm 3:30pm Educational Session Block 2 (Conduct)
2pm  3:30pm  Educational Session Block 3 (FSL) – Council/Group breakouts  
3:30pm   4:30pm  SEC & Friends Wrap Up (FSL & Conduct)
4:30pm   6:30pm  The Summit Networking Hour – HQ & Campuses (Neyland Stadium) – Heavy appetizers provided
5:30pm 6:30pm Summit Side Chats – I/NHQ sign up here 
6:30pm  8pm  Dinner on your own (off-campus) 

Thursday, May 30th  

Start Time  End Time  Event 
8:00am 8:30am Check-In
8:30am  10:30am  Breakfast & Panel Discussion – Partnership, Roadblocks, & Why this Matters
10:45am   11:45am  Main Session –  Trends, Data & The Impacts on our Work
11:45am  12:45pm  Education Session Block #1 (3 sessions at this time) 

  • Interim Action – What and Why?
  • Risk Management & Liability
  • Effective Sanctioning
12:45pm   2pm  Lunch – Investigations & Partnerships 
2pm 2:15pm Networking break sponsored by The Piazza Center
2:15pm  3:15pm  Education Session Block #2 (3 sessions at this time) 

  • Alumni & Advisor Engagement
  • Closing a Chapter & Returns
  • Data at Work
3:30pm  5pm  Wrap Up & Commitments
5pm    End of The Summit  

Inter/National Headquarters Campuses & Organizations
Alpha Chi Omega Auburn University
Alpha Delta Pi Clemson University
Alpha Gamma Delta Florida State University
Alpha Omicron Pi Louisiana State University
Alpha Phi Mississippi State University
Alpha Tau Omega University of Texas at Austin
Alpha Xi Delta Texas A&M University
Beta Theta Pi University of Alabama
Chi Omega University of Arkansas
Chi Phi University of Florida
Delta Chi University of Georgia
Delta Gamma University of Kentucky
Delta Kappa Epsilon University of Mississippi
Delta Sigma Phi University of Missouri
Delta Tau Delta University of Oklahoma
Delta Upsilon University of South Carolina
Delta Zeta University of Tennessee
Kappa Alpha Order Vanderbilt University
Kappa Delta ASCA
Kappa Kappa Gamma AFLV
Lambda Chi Alpha AFA
Mu Delta Alpha Dyad Strategies
Phi Delta Theta Holmes Murphy
Phi Gamma Delta Piazza Center
Phi Kappa Psi
Phi Sigma Kappa
Pi Beta Phi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Mu
Sigma Chi
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Theta Chi
Tri Delta
Zeta Beta Tau
Zeta Tau Alpha

As you prepare to travel to Knoxville, TN and book accommodations we are happy to provide information on Room Blocks at the following hotels:

  • The Graduate, Knoxville – Graduate Knoxville Booking Link
    • The Graduate is located on campus so is within walking distance to where the conference will take place. You will feel the Volunteer spirit if you stay at this Peyton Manning inspired hotel!
  • The Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown – Hyatt Place Booking Link
    • Click “book now” and enter the dates for your stay. Group Code is G-SUMM
    • Though a drive to campus, this hotel is located in the heart of downtown with plenty of places to eat and explore!

Should you need any help as you navigate booking hotels please reach out to Hailey Flavin.

Should you prefer to stay somewhere else, here are other places that we recommend:

  • Marriott Knoxville Downtown
    • This hotel is located right across from the Sunsphere, one of Knoxville’s most historic structures. This hotel is a short 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk to campus (if you want to wear your walking shoes!)
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
    • Though a drive to campus, this hotel is located in the heart of downtown with plenty of places to eat and explore!
  • Cumberland House Knoxville
    • This hotel is conveniently located close to campus with a 2-minute drive or 7-minute walk to where the conference will take place.

Should you be flying to Knoxville, below you will find information on the closest airport:

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS): Knoxville’s airport is 20 minutes from campus and has rental cars available on site.

WELCOME TO KNOXVILLE!

Nestled on the banks of the Tennessee River, and in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville is a city full of life and culture where you can have both big-city amenities as well as a small-town feel. With its proximity to the mountains, the University of Tennessee, eclectic restaurants and bars, and booming brewery scene, Knoxville has something to offer anyone for a weekend of fun!

THINGS TO DO

  • Downtown Knoxville
    • While not the largest city in Tennessee, we know that you will fall in love with it as we have! Downtown will be all lit up for Christmas and between downtown’s riverfront, vibrant Market Square, busy Gay Street, and the Historic Old City, a walk downtown will immerse you in Knoxville’s Culture. Visit here!
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    • From breathtaking views to rewarding hikes, the Great Smoky Mountains hold the title as the most visited National Park for good reason! Visit here!
  • Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg
    • A mountain getaway just a short, 45-minute drive from Downtown Knoxville. Complete with moonshine tastings, Ripley’s Aquarium, and of course, Dollywood, this area is a favorite for folks near and far!
  • The University of Tennessee
    • UT has gone from a concrete jungle to a picturesque campus in recent years and is a great place to see what this “college town” is all about. Whether you’re an alumni or a visitor, you’ll find something endearing about campus, but beware, UT is a campus where you will truly walk uphill both to and from class! Visit here!
  • Neyland Stadium
    • One of the last true coliseums outside of Rome, this beast is the Home of the Vols and boasts a capacity of 102,455. While football season will be over, you may be lucky enough to get a tour of the stadium! To Vols fans, this is hallowed ground and something that all sports fans can appreciate! Visit here!
  • University of Tennessee Basketball
    • If you’re lucky enough to catch a game while you’re in town, the Basket-Vols would be happy to have you cheer them on in Thompson-Boling Arena located on campus! Visit here!
  • Knoxville Ice Bears
    • Even in the South, you’ll find hockey! Although it’s not the NHL, you’ll find a rowdy group of fans cheering on the Ice Bears in the Knoxville Civic Coliseum! Visit here!
  • Zoo Knoxville
    • Red Pandas, Tigers, and Black Bears, Oh My! Consistently ranked one of the nation’s best zoos, thanks to the University of Tennessee’s outstanding Veterinary Department, Zoo Knoxville is a blast for all ages. Especially when they illuminate the park for the holidays! Visit here!
  • The Theatre District
  • TopGolf
    • Too cold for a day on the links? New to Knoxville is the national brand TopGolf with its location in West Knoxville! You don’t have to be a pro, just show up and have a good time! Visit here!

RESTAURANTS

Check out some of our favorite places below!

BREWERIES & BARS

As any “college town” should, Knoxville has an assortment of bars to enjoy your favorite beer or cocktail. Fortunately, Knoxville has grown well beyond the college bars of Cumberland Avenue (“The Strip”) and its booming brewing industry has made way for numerous “watering holes” to open! Whether you’re wanting to try the local craft beer, or would like an upscale cocktail bar, Knoxville has a place for you!

COFFEE SHOPS

We all need that morning “pick-me-up”! Here are some of our local favorites!

Full list cultivated and provided by Harriet and Robert Wrinkle

Thank you to the following sponsors that made The Summit possible! Interested in sponsoring? Contact John W. Keith!

 

 

 

 

Questions? Contact Hailey Flavin, OSFL Assistant Director, or Harriet Collins, SCCS Assistant Director

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