Exam Flashcards
-structure of the fraternity and its governing bodies
-includes definition of membership and the rights contained therein
Constitution
-outlines specific chapter structures, discipline and financial policies.
Statutory Code
-Changes to the Constitution and Statutory Code can only be made at where and how many vote?
at the Chapter Congress meeting and must be approved by a 3/4th and majority vote respectively.
-outlines policies as set by the Fraternity Board of Directors.
-detailed fraternity and chapter financial policies, chapter minimum standards, detailed discipline, conduct policies, communication policies, chapter attendance at events and member attendance
The Board of Directors’ Statement of Policy
-contains all necessary rituals for student and alumni chapters
-is never to be added to or deleted from and all its rituals should be presented in their entirety.
The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi
-reflect local chapter operation
-must incorporate policies from the Constitution and Statutory Code, the Board of Directors’ Statement of Policy and The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi.
chapter bylaws
How the changes of chapter bylaws work?
Changes to the chapter bylaws must lie on the table for at least a week and an affirmative 2/3rd vote of the chapter is required.
Any changes to the bylaws, as directed by changes in the Constitution and Statutory Code, Board of Directors’ Statement of Policy and The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi, are to be automatically reflected in the chapter bylaws; no vote required.
Alpha Kappa Psi’s Founding Date and Location
October 5, 1904 at New York University.
Alpha Kappa Psi’s Incorporation Date and Location
May 20, 1905 in New York.
First International expansion into Canada
April 18, 1931,
Membership opened to people of color and religions
September 8, 1950
Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation Founding Year
1951
Membership opened to women
August 7, 1976.
First Expansion into Europe
2001
First Expansion into Asia
May 18, 2013
Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation Mission Statement
The mission of the foundation is providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders.
Alpha Kappa Psi’s tagline
Shaping People, Shaping Business
Alpha Kappa Psi vision
Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders
Ten Founding Fathers
(Brooklyn Four)
Howard M. Jefferson*
* Frederick R. Leach*
* George L. Bergen*
* Nathan Lane Jr. *
* William O. Tremaine
* Robert S. Douglas
* Morris S. Rachmil
* Irving L. Camp
* Daniel V. Duff
* Herbert M. Wright
The Objects of Alpha Kappa Psi:
1) To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business administration.
2) To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance.
3) To further the individual welfare of its members.
4) To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein.