INDIANAPOLIS (July 5, 2016) — The 2015-16 fiscal year marked another successful year of expansion for Alpha Kappa Psi. Efforts resulted in the installations of four collegiate chapters and two alumni chapters. One student colony and three alumni colonies were also established this past year.
Pictured: CSU – Monterey Bay Installation
“This year has been an exciting year for expansion with four installations; three of which were re-charters,” said Melinda Rosenthall, Associate Director of Student Services. “We are in the process of finalizing next year’s expansion schedule and hope to visit California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; California State University, Bakersfield; New Jersey Institute of Technology; University of South Alabama. We are also talking with students from Bucknell University and Eastern Michigan University.”
To recap, below are the new chapters and colonies from the 2015-16 year:
| Student Chapters: Utah, Alpha Iota Rechartered 4/16/2016Wayne State, Beta Omicron Rechartered 4/9/2016 CSU Monterey Bay, Chi Kappa Chartered 12/5/2015 Babson, Gamma Nu |
Alumni Chapters: Hong Kong Alumni Chapter, Hong Kong, China Chartered 12/5/2015
CWU Alumni Chapter, Ellensburg, Washington |
| Student Colonies: Loyola Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland |
Alumni Colonies: Columbus Alumni, Columbus, OhioGem State Alumni, Pocatello, Idaho Northeast Ohio Alumni, Cleveland, Ohio |
Pictured: CWU Alumni Chapter
Founding a chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi is an exciting venture for those who accept the call of starting a new organization. There are many benefits in starting an organization, including leadership opportunities, shaping an organization, and gaining valuable experience that translates well in the workplace.
