AKPsi - Gamma Chi Fall '24 Fraternal Exam

What does the fraternal pledge fee cover?

Program resources, technology, and support

The Fraternity is composed of how many regions?

12 regions

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

The Academy, The AKPsi All-Academic Team, and Case Competition

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

$60

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

Mike Dickerson

When and where is the next Convention?

2026 to be announced

The mission of the AKPsi Foundation is providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders. (True or False?)

True

Who is the current Chair of the Foundation?

Tim Daniels

How much is the fraternal pledge induction fee?

$48

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

October 15th and February 15th

Which group oversees the daily operations of the fraternity?

The Fraternity Staff

The Convention is held every ____ years

2

Who is the current Executive Vice President?

De'Sean Keys

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 or false?)

True

Which Foundation program partners with chapters to alleviate member dues and AKPsi educational events registration costs?

Sponsor a Student

Members of the Management Team are all working professionals in various industries who serve as volunteers of the organization (True or false?)

True

There are ____ members of the Fraternity Board of Directors.

9

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

The Fraternity Board of Directors

ow much is the fraternal initiation fee?

$84

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 or False?)

True

Who is the current Fraternity President?

Corey Reddy

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

Steve Hartman

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

College of Leadership, Elevate, and The Academy

What does the initiation fee pay for?

Membership card & certificate, an electronic subscription to the Diary of Alpha Kappa Psi, and a member pin

The Fraternity President and Executive Vice President work at the Howell + Wendroff Professional Center, Alpha Kappa Psi's headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. (true or false?)

False

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

2

Which governing body has the ability to change the Constitution?

The Chapter Congress

What are the duties of a member? (10 things)

1. Attendance at every meeting and function

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

3.Assume responsibility, be reliable and complete every task assigned and help other brothers where needed

4.Cooperate with the president and other officers

5.Make every effort to maintain at least a "B" average

6.Meet financial obligations promptly

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

8. 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

9. Prepare for professional and business success

10.Solemnly avow The Ritual of Alpha Kappa Psi

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

True

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

50% +1

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

The Constitution and Satutory Code

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. (True or False?)

False

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

Active (Active Member)

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

Blindfolds, scavenger hunts, and kidnapping of pledges are all considered hazing. (True or False?)

True

Alpha Kappa Psi does not have a policy that prohibits posting of inappropriate videos and/or images. (True or False?)

False

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

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

2

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 or False?)

True

Alcohol is allowed at pledge events, as long as someone is over the legal drinking age. (True or False?)

False

Hazing is only wrong if it is a physical act, mental abuse is not considered hazing. (True or False)

False

All recruitment activities associated with any chapter must be alcohol-free. (True or False?)

True

The fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior whether physical, mental, or emotional. (true or false?)

True

Alcoholic beverages may be purchased using chapter, pledge class, or fraternity funds. (True or false?)

False

When was the Foundation founded?

1951

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 or false)

True

What is AKPsi's vision statement?

Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled 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. (4 things

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

The Board of Directors voted to admit women into the Fraternity in 1976. (True or False?)

True

Alpha Kappa Psi was founded at New York University. (True or False?)

True

The symbol of alumni is the yellow rose. (True or False?)

False

The official flower of the fraternity is the yellow rose and the colors are gold and sapphire. (True or False?)

False

What is the mission of the Foundation?

Providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders

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

1. Brotherhood

2. Knowledge

3. Unity

4. Integrity

5. Service

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

What is AKPsi's tagline?

Shaping people, shaping business

When was the fraternity founded?

October 5th, 1905

The fraternity seal is used to attest charters, membership certificates, and awards issued by the fraternity (True or False?)

True

Alpha Kappa Psi is an international organization with student chapters in four countries. (True or False?)

True

When was the fraternity incorporated?

May 20th, 1905

Select the names of the original four founders:

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

The special significance of the Coat of Arms is only exemplified in the ritual. (True or False?)

True