akpsi_flashcards Flashcards by Aravind Balaji

The Fraternity President and Executive Vice President work at the Howell + Wendroff Professional Center, Alpha Kappa Psi’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

False, the fraternity staff is based in Indianapolis

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Convention is held every ____ year(s).

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Which group oversees the daily operations of the fraternity?

Fraternity Staff

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Who is the current Chair of the Foundation?

Alison Jennings

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Which of the following are programs hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi? Select all that apply.

Elevate; Pathways; College of Leadership; Convention

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Who is the current Chairman of the Fraternity Board of Directors?

Jane Azzinaro

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How much is the fraternal portion of student member dues each academic term?

60 dollars

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Who is the current Executive Vice President?

De’Sean Keys

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What is the name of the group responsible for setting the fraternity’s policies and strategic vision?

Fraternity Board of Directors

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Who is the current Fraternity President?

Corey Reddy

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What does the fraternal pledge fee cover?

Pledge program resources; technology; support

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What does the initiation fee pay for?

Membership card; membership certificate; student subscription to the Diary; member pin

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Who is the current Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Steve Hartman

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How much is the fraternal initiation fee?

84 dollars

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The mission of the AKPsi Foundation is providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders.

True

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How much is the fraternal pledge induction fee?

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Which of the following are programs funded by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation? Select all that apply

The Academy; All-AKPsi Academic Team; Case Competition; Scholarships/Educational grants

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The Fraternity is composed of how many regions?

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Members of the Management Team are all working professionals in various industries who serve as volunteers of the organization

True

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The Fraternity has two different websites, akpsi.org and Business Edge Portal, the first which provides information to the general public, and the second which is a member-only portal. There is also a third website specifically for information about the AKPsi Foundation.

True

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What dates are fraternal student member dues payable to the Fraternity staff?

October 15; February 15

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When and where is the next Convention?

New Orleans

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There are ____ members of the Fraternity Board of Directors.

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While the Foundation is designated by the IRS as a 501(c)3, the Fraternity is a 501(c)7 which makes direct donations to the chapter not tax-deductible.

True

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What is the highest-ranking governing document that no other document can supersede?

The Constitution and Statutory Code

If hazing occurs, you must report any criminal acts such as unwanted physical contact to law enforcement as well as to Alpha Kappa Psi.

True

All recruitment activities associated with any chapter must be alcohol-free.

True

Alcohol is allowed at pledge events, as long as someone is over the legal drinking age.

False

What is the preferred option by the fraternity when a chapter wants to host an event with alcohol?

Cash bar with insurance or BYOB

During each school year, chapters are required to hold _____ initiations.

Two

Alcoholic beverages may be purchased using chapter, pledge class, or fraternity funds.

False

Which governing body has the ability to change the Constitution?

Chapter Congress

Blindfolds, scavenger hunts, and kidnapping of pledges are all considered hazing.

True

Each month of the academic year, chapters are required to hold a minimum of ____ business meetings.

Two

There shall be non-alcoholic beverages and designated drivers at all events where alcohol is present.

False

Which is not a class of membership in Alpha Kappa Psi?

Active

What are the duties of a member? Select all that apply.

Attend meetings and functions; recruit one member per semester; complete assigned tasks; cooperate with officers; maintain at least a B average; meet financial obligations; live the core values; follow governing documents; prepare for business success; uphold the ritual

How many meetings or required events can a student member miss unexcused per semester or quarter before they are subject to suspension from the chapter?

3 per semester OR 2 per quarter

At chapter meetings, quorum is ___ percent of the total number of eligible votes.

50% + 1

Hazing is only wrong if it is a physical act, mental abuse is not considered hazing.

False

What are the governing documents of the fraternity?

Constitution and Statutory Code; Board of Directors Statement of Policy; Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi; Chapter Bylaws

When hazing violations occur, the Chapter President, Vice President of Membership and/or Pledge Educator can be held personally responsible.

True

Alpha Kappa Psi does not have a policy that prohibits posting of inappropriate videos and/or images.

False

When was the fraternity incorporated?

May 20, 1905

The symbol of alumni is the yellow rose.

False

Select the names of the original four founders:

Howard M. Jefferson; Frederick R. Leach; George L. Bergen; Nathan Lane Jr.

Alpha Kappa Psi is an international organization with student chapters in three countries.

True

The special significance of the Coat of Arms is only exemplified in the ritual.

True

What is AKPsi's vision statement?

Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders.

When was the fraternity founded?

October 5, 1904

What nickname was given to the original four founders of the fraternity?

The Brooklyn Four

The Board of Directors voted to admit women into the Fraternity in 1976.

True

When was the Foundation founded?

1951

What is AKPsi's tagline?

Shaping People, Shaping Business

Membership in Alpha Kappa Psi was originally restricted to men who were 'of Christian faith and Caucasian race' but this clause was removed after a chapter congress vote in 1950.

True

What is the mission of the Foundation?

Providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders

In what year did Alpha Kappa Psi install its first international chapter?

1931 in Canada

What are the objects of Alpha Kappa Psi? Select all that apply.

Promote business education; foster research in commerce/accounts/finance; further welfare of members; educate the public to appreciate higher ideals

Which of the following are Alpha Kappa Psi's core values?

Brotherhood; Knowledge; Integrity; Service; Unity

The official flower of the fraternity is the yellow rose and the colors are gold and sapphire.

No, the colors are navy and gold

What are the items on the coat of arms?

Coin bag; Phoenician galley; chain of four links; pair of balances

Alpha Kappa Psi was founded at....

NYU

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