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Fraternity Restructures Volunteer Support

Posted On October 3, 2022 By akpsi In Volunteers /  

NOBLESVILLE (October 3, 2022) – Alpha Kappa Psi is excited to announce a new volunteer structure focused on better serving the needs of its collegiate chapters based on the findings from two Organizational Assessment Task Forces. 

The first task force concluded the next step in revising the volunteer support structure was to design and implement a new volunteer structure aligned with the functional operations of chapters. This structure would also better support the needs of collegiate members, chapter volunteers, and staff. 

In Summer 2022, the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Board of Directors commissioned the second Organizational Assessment Task Force to explore how to improve the volunteer structure to serve collegiate chapters’ needs better. The second task force, comprised of current and former volunteers, examined the critical role of the chapter advisor and how specialized teams based on functional operations could support the chapter officers and chapter advisor in improving an area of their operations.

As a result, eight functional needs were identified, and the same number of teams were developed to address those areas. This new volunteer structure is the evolution of the current regional manager system, expanding the knowledge and skills of these individuals across regions. The regional manager and chapter advisory board roles will transition into the functional team structure and broader fraternity volunteer structure. 

For Fall 2022, the focus is filling open chapter advisor roles and recruiting volunteers for four of the functional teams. These functional teams are prioritized based on current needs.

  • Operations
  • Recruitment and Member Education Managers (focused on the pledge program)
  • Membership
  • Finances 

How does the new volunteer structure impact the current Regional Management Team roles?

Chapter Advisor (CA)

  • The chapter advisor (CA) will continue to be the primary face-to-face volunteer and support for the collegiate chapter.
  • Chapter advisors will be in close communication regarding the state of the chapters’ operations with their chapter educational resource coordinators (CERCs). Section directors and regional directors correctly reported in Volunteer Central will receive copies of staff communication.
  • Chapter advisors are expected to be familiar with the Bridge to Brotherhood program and the chapter’s plan for its new member program.

Section Director (SD)

  • As of August 2022, the section director role remains unchanged and regional directors may recruit and fill open positions.

Regional Director (RD)

  • Regional directors will continue in their role; however, vacant positions will not be filled as the Fraternity Board of Directors and staff leadership continue to review the organization’s overall volunteer structure.

For further information, please consult the Volunteer Restructure FAQ. 

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Alpha Kappa Psi Hires New Area III Resource Coordinator

Posted On August 22, 2022 By akpsi In Professional Staff, Student Services /  

NOBLESVILLE (August 22, 2022) – Alpha Kappa Psi recently hired Mikeiveka “Mickey” Sanon, Miami ’20, who joins the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Staff as a chapter educational resource coordinator.

Mickey comes to the Professional Staff as a 2022 graduate of the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Business Administration in business technology and marketing with minors in business law and dance. She will serve as the Area III resource coordinator.

This role includes supporting the collegiate chapters and chapter volunteers in the Atlantic Metro, Central Atlantic, Eastern Great Lakes, Northern Atlantic Regions. Mickey will work closely with Brianna Hellman, Tennessee Tech ’18-Life, Je’nai Lee, North Carolina-Greenboro ’19, and Ciera Fernandez, Lipscomb ’19, who currently serve as the resource coordinators for Areas I, II, and IV, respectively.

Melinda Rosenthall, Director of Student Services, said, “It was exciting – Mickey’s start date was right around Convention and she came and worked onsite for a few days in Miami. I am positive Mickey will be a great asset to the Area III students and volunteers!”

Get to know a little more about Mickey with this short Q & A.

What are you most looking forward to in your role as the Area III chapter educational resource coordinator?
I’m not only looking forward to working with our collegiate chapters but also our volunteers! Getting to work hand-in-hand with our volunteers to help our students learn, grow and build a greater AKPsi community on their campus.

What’s your favorite AKPsi memory?
My favorite memory would have to be attending my chapter’s Fall ’21 formal! It was our first big event fully in person and it was great to hang out with brothers who we may not have seen during the semester because of virtual learning.

What do you like to do in your free time?
I love to dance and do anything creative and crafty! I’m always looking for a new project or idea to spark.

Welcome to the Professional Staff, Mickey!

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Headquartered in Noblesville, IN, Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded in 1904 on the principles of educating its members and the public to appreciate and demand higher ideals in business. With more than 240,000 members worldwide, Alpha Kappa Psi currently has more than 200 campus-based chapters and metropolitan-based alumni chapters across four countries. Learn more about the oldest and largest gender-inclusive professional business fraternity.

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

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Alpha Kappa Psi Announces Elected Fraternity Board of Directors

Posted On May 24, 2022 By akpsi In Alumni, Leadership, Volunteers /  

NOBLESVILLE, IN (May 24, 2022) – Micheal E. Dickson, Central Washington ’02-Life, and Debora E. Barrett, Montclair ’98, have been re-elected to the Fraternity Board of Directors by receiving a majority of the ballots submitted by the Alpha Kappa Psi Chapter Congress. The directors’ three-year terms will commence at the conclusion of the AKPsi Convention in Miami on August 6, 2022.

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Kim Olesker Named Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation Executive Director

Posted On May 19, 2022 By akpsi In AKPsi Foundation, Professional Staff /  1

Noblesville, May 19, 2022: The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Kim Olesker as its Executive Director, effective May 9. As the executive director, Kim is the chief administrative and development officer for the Foundation and is responsible for the daily operations in support of the Foundation’s mission to provide funding for educational programs in support of developing principled business leaders.

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Join the AKPsi Professional Staff as a Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator

Posted On May 4, 2022 By akpsi In Career Opportunities, Professional Staff, Student Services /  

 

Now Hiring – Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator (Remote)

Alpha Kappa Psi is looking to grow its team with a Chapter Educational Resource Coordinator. This entry-level role is the first point of contact for chapter officers and chapter advisors, and assists each chapter in achieving its membership, programming, and financial goals.

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