The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation has officially named 505 students to its 2011-12 All-AKPsi Academic Team — an all-time record. The team honors students who maintain excellence in academic standing while making positive contributions to their campus and community. Last year, 275 students were named to the team.

From among the team members, eight outstanding individuals will be selected as team captains in January and will receive educational grants from the foundation. This was the 13th year the foundation has sponsored the All-AKPsi Academic Team.

2011-12 All-AKPsi Academic Team Roster

CENTRAL REGION

EASTCENTRAL REGION

EASTERN REGION

MIDEAST REGION

MIDWEST REGION

NORTHCENTRAL REGION

NORTHEAST REGION

NORTHWEST REGION

SOUTHCENTRAL REGION

SOUTHEAST REGION

SOUTHERN REGION

SOUTHWEST REGION

WESTCENTRAL REGION

Alpha Kappa Psi is pleased to announce the installation of the Psi Iota Chapter at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey.  On December 3, Past Fraternity President Andrea Nemeth CFV, Montclair ’91 – Life, proudly served as chief installing officer where 40 student brothers and one faculty brother were initiated into the Northeast Region’s 17th active collegiate chapter. This marks the 337^th chartering of an Alpha Kappa Psi chapter. The founding members of the Psi Iota Chapter include:

Special thanks to the installation team which consisted of:

Notes of congratulations and welcome can be sent to Psi Iota President Jenna Bartley and Chapter Advisor Ibrahim Masri.

Alpha Kappa Psi is seeking nominations for a volunteer to fill the position of Midwest Regional Director. Jeff Hughes, the current MW RD has accepted the full-time director of alumni development position with the fraternity.

Interested individuals should submit their intention for candidacy and submit a fraternal and professional resume on or before Wednesday, November 23, or until the position has been filled, to my attention at 7801 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256, jessica@akpsi.org or fax 317-872-1567.

Parties interested in the position must be nominated by a student or alumni chapter, the fraternity president, a member of the fraternity board or the CEO. A nomination from a student or alumni chapter must be accompanied by the signatures of eight (8) members in good standing. Eligible candidates must be an alumni member in good standing.

The regional director is charged with the specific responsibility of ensuring a quality student experience through effective chapter operations. The regional director is the first line supervisor of chapters, chapter officers and chapter advisors.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin, currently 20 chapters.  Including ensuring deadlines are met and that policies are being followed;
• Setting goals for the region in the areas of membership and fraternity event registration;
• Conducting officer training;
• Recruiting, training and maintaining a Regional Management Team; and,
• Maintaining communication with the Heritage Center, Management Team and the Midwest Region

Jeff Hughes, South Florida ‘00, is joining the fraternity’s professional staff.