AKPsi Fraternal Exam 2024

The Fraternity has two different websites, akpsi.org and myakpsi.org, 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

How much is the fraternal initiation fee?

$84

Who is the current Chair of the Foundation?

Tim Daniels

What programs are funded by the Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation?

The Academy

All-AKPsi Academic team

Case competition

College of leadership

Convention

Pathways

Elevate

Yellow rose society

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

October 15 and February 15

Convention is held every ____ years.

two

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

The Fraternity Board of Directors

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

$60

Which group oversees the daily operations of the fraternity?

The Fraternity Staff

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

Steve Hartman

Who is the Foundation Executive Director?

Kim Olesker

There are ____ members of the Fraternity Board of Directors.

nine

When and where is the next Convention?

2024, Indianapolis, Indiana

Who is the current Executive Vice President?

De'Sean Keys

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

Mike Dickson

Members of the Management Team and the Regional Management Team are all...

unpaid and serve as volunteers of the organization

The Fraternity is composed of how many regions?

sixteen

The Yellow Rose Society is an annual giving program for student members with a minimum contribution of $10

true

What does the fraternal pledge fee cover?

Program resources, technology, and support

How much is the fraternal pledge induction fee?

$48

What does the initiation fee pay for?

Membership card & certificate, student subscription to The Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi, and a member pin

Who is the current Fraternity President?

Corey Reddy

Who works at the headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana?

paid employees/staff members

The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior whether physical, mental, or emotional.

true

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

50 % + 1

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

true

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

Which governing body has the ability to change the Constitution?

The Chapter Congress

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

false

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

true

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

Active

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

two

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

true

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?

Three (3) per semester or two (2) per quarter; chapter-specific and should correlate to the university's academic calendar.

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

false

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

false

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

two

What are the governing documents of the fraternity?

The Constitution and Statutory Code, The Board of Directors' Statement of Policy, Chapter bylaws, and The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

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

No host, cash bar with a professional bartender fully covered with liability insurance

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

false

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

The Constitution and Satutory Code

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

false

What are the duties of a member?

Attendance at every meeting and function

Membership work: each member should recruit at least one new member per semester to ensure stability of the chapter;

Assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and help other brothers where needed; Cooperate with the president and other officers;

Make every effort to maintain at least a "B" average;

Meet financial obligations promptly;

Live the values of brotherhood, integrity, service, unity and knowledge;

Support, abide by, and enforce the fraternity's Constitution and Statutory Code, Board of Directors Statement of Policy as well as all other fraternity policies and directives;

Prepare for professional and business success;

Solemnly avow The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi.

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

1976

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

true

When was the Foundation founded?

1951

What are the objects of Alpha Kappa Psi?

To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business administration

To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts, and finance

To further the individual welfare of its members

To educate the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals therein

What is AKPsi's vision statement?

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

Alpha Kappa Psi was founded at...

New York University

What is AKPsi's tagline?

Shaping People, Shaping Business

What are the official colors?

navy and gold

When was the fraternity incorporated?

May 20, 1905

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

1931, in Canada

When was the fraternity founded?

October 5, 1905

What is the mission of the Foundation?

Providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders

What are the items on the coat of arms?

The ten-pointed star

The chain of four links

The coin bag

The pair of balances

The Phoenician galley

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

four

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

Who are the four original founders of Alpha Kappa Psi?

Howard M. Jefferson

Frederick R. Leach

George L. Bergen

Nathan Lane Jr.

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

The Brooklyn Four

What is the symbol of alumni?

Blue Sapphire

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

brotherhood, knowledge, integrity, service, unity

The fraternity seal is used to...

attest charters, membership certificates, and awards issued by the fraternity

What does the official flower, the yellow rose symbolize?

joy, happiness, and friendship

The IRS designation for the foundation

not-for-r501(c)(3)

the fraternity is a ______ (what type of nonprofit)

not-for-profit 501(c)(7)