Beta Phi Case Study

While going through the process of determining what college to go to many students focus on what majors are provided, location, an overall sense of the school, and several other things. One thing that is often overlooked is the option of going Greek. Many male students often do not even consider the option of going Greek because of false pretenses. One common misconception of going Greek is because the members are stereotyped to be party goers who do not do well in college. This could not be further from the truth. For members of the Kappa Alpha Order, there are several ambitious standards that must be maintained to stay in the Order. Also, joining Kappa Alpha opens members, both current and former, to several opportunities. Finally, Kappa Alpha is an Order that holds several beliefs that most southerners have faith in.

​From a time when achievement was rare, and succeeding among minority was minuscule, a sense of order was needed. During this time Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated came into the world, bringing core values and achievement. Within the five objectives Kappa Alpha Psi showcases the distinction of itself from other fraternities. The founding fathers had the desire to shape a unique group personality different from the other greek letter college organizations, around the idea of achievement. When achievement was mainly concerned with improvement of personal status, security, and meeting the demands of everyday living the founders of the fraternity envisioned something bigger. Thus bringing about the Five Objectives that men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated live by and exemplify on a day to day basis showcasing Achievement in every field of human endeavor.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated purpose is to be of service to all mankind dealing with critical issues in communities domestically and internationally. What I have grown to understand an envision a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to be, I accredit largely to the ladies of the Gamma Theta chapter. This has the result of attending many of the chapter’s events during my time at Hampton thus far. One of my favorite events was a screening of a documentary Girls Rising. I learned to appreciate every opportunity to learn and gain knowledge because in some parts of the world girls are restricted from receiving an education. A

As a member of Phi Theta Epsilon, I will continue to pursue my occupational therapy degree in the presence of other highly motivated students that share the same values and the same desire to contribute to the continued growth and promotion of our profession. I will continue to seek the knowledge and experience necessary for me to become the best occupational therapist that I can be for my future clients with the support of Phi Theta Epsilon. I will demonstrate continued academic excellence and professionalism through my role in positively representing occupational therapy at Alvernia. I am excited for the opportunity to represent occupational therapy not only here at Alvernia, but also within the larger community as well.

When one first thinks of Greek life or a sorority the only thing that comes to mind is the social aspect. Most people don’t think of sororities as social institutions that envelop their own culture, with mannerisms, languages and customs that are unique to each individual organization. However, these institutions promote a common set of values that enable members to become connected in a way that has a more profound meaning than just social interaction. Greek organizations are good examples of how institutions can affect and be affected by social status and roles within the collegiate community. They are also a prime example of how race, class and gender can affect a social setting in both positive and negative manners.

I have known Pierre Fitzgerald Merritt since he was born. He has also been around KAPPA’s all his life. He learned one of the great maxims of KAPPA at an early age. Pierre wanted to attend Melrose High School to play football, however he didn’t live in the district. He called and asked me if I knew anyone at Melrose. I told him the principal was a member of KAPPA and I would call him. I called Brother Bridges and was told to have Pierre call him. Pierre was admitted to Melrose the following day. From that day he knew that KAPPA men aid one another whenever, wherever and however necessary.

She found herself moving around the country often, spending months at a time without her husband. Naturally, most of her time was spent with her children, Beth, Arkansas; and Bill, a member of Pi Kappa Phi at the University of California, Berkeley. No matter where the family lived, there was always a welcoming Kappa alumnae association. Just as in her collegiate days when Betty served as Marshal, Membership Chairman and President of her chapter, she continued active engagement in alumnae associations. Through the years, she served as a member of House Board at the University of Southern California, Chapter Advisor at University of Maryland, Lambda Province Director of Chapters, an original Regional Director of Alumnae, member of Ethics and Values Task Force, Director of Alumnae and member of the Board of Trustees of the Kappa Kappa Gamma

On the other hand, the nightlife of W.P. Carey is much different compare to the daytime. At night, especially on Tuesday, one can see as seamlessly orchestrated parade of Sororities girls and Fraternities boys, in all their pride and glory for their individual groups and Arizona State University, come through to gather for the weekly meetings. It seems like the majority of organizations have meetings or events at night on Tuesday. Alpha Sigma Phi had a bid day event on the courtyard, where old members and new or potential members meet up and enjoyed pizza and drinks to meet one another and welcome the new recruits into their brotherhood.

Joining Phi Delta Chi will give me an opportunity to meet and create long lasting friendship with other brothers. After attending all of the events, I got to meet and socialize with some of the brothers. I want to continue this and I know that PDC will enable me to grow and learn, and receive endless support from the brothers. In addition to this, PDC organizes many activities that will give me an opportunity to get involved with the community and our campus. Participating in these events will get me out of my comfort zone to try new things and build my communication and leadership skills.

As an individual I was the top 5th fundraiser for our team, raising a total of $600. Kappa Delta sent the largest team overall of 86 members and contributed a total of $22,675 for the kids! We won the Rising Knight award for the second year in a row and our team captain was awarded Captain of the Year.

As our year of service is drawing to an end and as we begin to reflect on the 4 Hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa which we have been exposed to over the last year and have forever change our implicit and explicit decision making, not only in the business environment but in our own personal lives we are thankful to have been given the opportunity to acquire these disciplines The 4 Hallmarks which are now embedded in who we have become are Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship which are the foundations of Phi Theta Kappa. These 4 Hallmarks are centered on encouraging students to creating a well balance life. It is through videos, reading, writing and group discussions available to all members that we as students gain confidence in our own personal lives as we strive to ascertain what a

I am a young woman who comes from a single income household. It is my mother who supports my sister and me in college with no help from our father or anyone else in our family. She makes a little less than thirty thousand a year and she is still able to support herself, my down-syndrome brother, my sister, and me. My mom does not work in a prestigious job, but she works hard. My sister and I did have jobs before school began, but our mother wanted us to focus on school. So not only was she paying for two separate colleges, but she was always paying the light, phone, and rent bill all by herself. She had to take on the brunt of the bills. Gaining this scholarship is my way to help lighten her load.

Many of these day-to-day demands call for more support than can be asked of our Fraternity volunteers alone. In an effort to better serve these needs, Kappa has expanded the Chapter Finance Department at Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters to include House Boards. Sarah Gipe, Ohio Wesleyan, has been promoted to Associate Director of House Boards and Chapter Finance. Sarah will lead a collaborative analysis of House Boards and chapter finances. Joining Sarah on this team is Donna Koppert, who will provide financial and administrative

Membership Commitment Statement Welcome to Kappa Kappa Gamma! Today, you are joining an international sisterhood of more than 280,500 members. Kappa Kappa Gamma believes in inspiring, preparing, impacting and connecting all members. You will make lifelong friends and find a system of support unlike any you have ever known. Kappa is, and always will be, a safe place. Hazing is prohibited and any member failing to comply with this policy is subject to dismissal from the Fraternity. At no time will you ever be asked to do anything dangerous, intimidating, humiliating, degrading or embarrassing. If at any time you are asked to do something that makes you uncomfortable, please come see me or our New Member Chairman to express your concerns. Each year, every member of Kappa Kappa Gamma signs the Membership Commitment Statement. After Formal Pledging, you must sign this statement and update your member profile on the Fraternity website. We will talk more about that at Formal Pledging.

From the moment Kappa begins exploring a potential new chapter, we reach out to alumnae in surrounding areas to assess interest in serving as advisers. We know how critical a positive relationship between students and our supporting alumnae is to the success of a new chapter. We want you to be confident in our statement that highly qualified, dedicated women who are excited about the prospect of establishing a chapter at Illinois State are ready to get started and support members from day one.