Alpha Kappa Alpha Test Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Define soror.

Sister

Define directorate.

Board of directors. Governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when boule is not in session.

By whom was Ethel Hedgeman Lyle influenced?

Tremain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook

Who is currently the Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated?

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover Signup and view all the answers

Who is currently the First Supreme Anti-Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated?

Danette Anthony Reed Signup and view all the answers

In February 1908, 7 members were admitted into the sorority without initiation. Who were they?

Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray, Sara Meriwether Nutter, Alice P. Murray, Joanna Mary Berry Shields, Carrie Snowden, Harriet Josephine Terry Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Jane Adams Signup and view all the answers

When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority founded?

January 15, 1908 on the Campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Central Regional Director of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Kathy A. Walker Steele Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated?

To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards. To promote unity and friendship among college women. To study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature. To maintain a progressive interest in college life and to be of service to all mankind. Signup and view all the answers

What are the colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Salmon pink and apple green Signup and view all the answers

What is the flower of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

The tea rose Signup and view all the answers

When was the first international chapter set up and where was it located?

Liberia in 1948 Signup and view all the answers

What is the international program for Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Launching New Dimensions of Service Signup and view all the answers

What are the five targets of the international program of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

TARGET 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action, TARGET 2: Women's Healthcare and Wellness, TARGET 3: Building Your Economic Legacy, TARGET 4: The Arts, TARGET 5: Global Impact Signup and view all the answers

What happened on October 8, 1913?

The second AKA chapter was founded (Beta Chapter) Signup and view all the answers

What day were the details adopted (color, purpose, seal, etc.)?

February 21, 1908 Signup and view all the answers

When was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

January 29, 1913 Signup and view all the answers

When are the constitutions and bylaws revised?

Every 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was elected as the first president of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Lucy Diggs Slowe Signup and view all the answers

How many girls were in the original group? List their names.

Nine. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Burke, Lillie Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margarette Flagg Holmes, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, Marie Woolfolk Taylor Signup and view all the answers

Are all of the members of the directorate graduate sorors?

False Signup and view all the answers

Who were the incorporators of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Nellie May Quander, Julia Evangeline Brooks, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie Beatrice Smith, Norma Elizabeth Boyd, Ethel Jones Mowbray Signup and view all the answers

How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified? Define them.

<ol> <li>Undergraduate - a soror who is pursuing a bachelor's degree. 2. Graduate - a soror who has earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree. 3. General - a soror who lives in a locality where there is no graduate chapter/meets financial obligations. Member of the boule. 4. Associate - a soror who leaves school before graduating. 5. Life - a soror who has been a member at least 25 years and has been active 10 of those 25 consecutive years. 6. Honorary - a woman to whom honorary membership is extended because of high ethical standards.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sorority's board of directorates called and how many officers are there?

Directorate, 18 Signup and view all the answers

Define boule.

National meeting and governing body. Meets biannually on even years. Signup and view all the answers

What programs have been developed to assist graduate members of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

Fellowship, financial aid, job placement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Key Terms

Soror: Refers to a sister, emphasizing sisterhood within the sorority.
Directorate: Governing board of Alpha Kappa Alpha that operates when the Boule is not in session.
Boule: National meeting and governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha, convening biannually in even years.

Founding and Membership

Founder Influence: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle was inspired by teachers Tremain Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook.
Founding Date and Place: Alpha Kappa Alpha was established on January 15, 1908, at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
First President: Lucy Diggs Slowe became the inaugural president of the sorority.
Initial Members: Seven members admitted in February 1908 without initiation included influential figures like Norma Elizabeth Boyd and Ethel Jones Mowbray.
Incorporation: The sorority was officially incorporated on January 29, 1913.
Honorable Member: Jane Addams was recognized as the first honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Leadership

Current Leadership:
- Supreme Basileus: Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover
- First Supreme Anti Basileus: Danette Anthony Reed
- Central Regional Director: Kathy A. Walker Steele

Purpose and Programs

Core Purpose:
- Foster high scholastic and ethical standards
- Promote unity and friendship among college women
- Address and alleviate issues facing girls and women
- Engage with and improve college life and community service.
International Program: Launched "New Dimensions of Service" focusing on community impact.
Five Targets of International Program:
- Target 1: HBCU for Life: A Call to Action
- Target 2: Women's Healthcare and Wellness
- Target 3: Building Your Economic Legacy
- Target 4: The Arts
- Target 5: Global Impact

Color, Symbols, and Traditions

Colors: Salmon pink and apple green.
Flower: The tea rose symbolizes the sorority.

Membership Classification

Types:
- Undergraduate: Pursuing a bachelor's degree.
- Graduate: Holds a bachelor's or higher degree.
- General: Resides where no graduate chapter exists but meets financial obligations.
- Associate: Left school before graduation.
- Life: Member for at least 25 years with 10 years of active service.
- Honorary: Recognized for high ethical standards regardless of educational background.

Governance and Structure

Directorate Composition: It consists of 18 officers; however, not all members are graduates, with three undergraduates included.
Constitution and Bylaws: Revised every two years.
First International Chapter: Established in Liberia in 1948.
Graduate Support Programs: Initiatives include fellowship, financial aid, and job placement to assist graduate members.

Historical Milestones

Beta Chapter Founding: On October 8, 1913, the second chapter was founded.
Details Adoption Date: Key elements like colors and purpose were adopted on February 21, 1908.

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