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What is a sorority?
What is a sorority?
What is the periodic assembly of the total membership called?
What is the periodic assembly of the total membership called?
Boule
What is the governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session?
What is the governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session?
Directorate
What does the term 'soror' mean?
What does the term 'soror' mean?
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How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified?
How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified?
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Differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters.
Differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters.
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How often does the Boule meet?
How often does the Boule meet?
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Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?
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What is the sorority's board of directors called?
What is the sorority's board of directors called?
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How many officers make up the current Directorate?
How many officers make up the current Directorate?
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Are all members graduate sorors?
Are all members graduate sorors?
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Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer?
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer?
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How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?
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How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha?
How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What is a regional conference?
What is a regional conference?
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How often are regional conferences held?
How often are regional conferences held?
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What is the Leadership Seminar?
What is the Leadership Seminar?
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When may the Bylaws be amended?
When may the Bylaws be amended?
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How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus elected?
How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus elected?
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What is the Ivy Leaf?
What is the Ivy Leaf?
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When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?
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Who was the moving spirit in the establishment of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
Who was the moving spirit in the establishment of Alpha Kappa Alpha?
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What does the designation 'Ivy Beyond the Wall' signify?
What does the designation 'Ivy Beyond the Wall' signify?
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When was the first national office opened?
When was the first national office opened?
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When was the Domestic Travel Tour initiated?
When was the Domestic Travel Tour initiated?
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What is the leadership fellows program?
What is the leadership fellows program?
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Where is the sorority's Corporate Office?
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Who is the current Executive Director?
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Study Notes
Sorority Structure and Terminology
- Sorority: A women’s society with selective membership, requiring invitations from current members.
- Boule: The periodic assembly of all members of the sorority.
- Directorate: Governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha during non-Boule sessions.
- Soror: Term meaning "sister" within the sorority.
Membership Classification
- Types of membership: undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, honorary.
- Undergraduate Chapters: Established at collegiate institutions for students.
- Graduate Chapters: Set up for alumnae in specific geographical areas.
Meetings and Governance
- Boule Frequency: Meets biennially.
- Incorporation Purpose: To ensure the sorority's perpetuity.
Leadership and Elections
- Supreme Basileus: Chief officer who presides over Boule and Directorate meetings.
- Directorate Composition: Consists of eighteen officers.
- Regional Director: Oversees undergraduate chapters within her region, with eligibility criteria for election.
Historical Context
- Founding Date: Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded in 1908 at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- Founder: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, inspired by Ethel Tremaine Robinson and Elizabeth Appa Cook.
- Original Group Size: Nine founders, including Lucy Diggs Slowe as the first president.
Program and Activities
- Leadership Seminar: A training program for officers, alternate years when Boule does not meet.
- Regional Conference: Designed to address chapter procedures and issues through workshops.
Notable Publications and Initiatives
- Ivy Leaf: Official publication of the sorority.
- Heritage Series: Brochure series detailing the achievements of Black women initiated in 1968.
- Domestic Travel Tour: Launched in 1969 to educate members about Black heritage.
Historical Achievements and Milestones
- First International Chapter: Established in Liberia in 1948.
- National Office Opening: Occurred on October 8, 1949.
- First Their National Office: Initiated a government program for women in 1965 through the Cleveland Job Corps Center.
Awards and Recognition
- Ivy Beyond the Wall: Designation for deceased sorors.
- Scholarship Programs: Fellowships, financial aid, and job placement initiatives for graduate members.
Current Organizational Details
- Corporate Office Location: 5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL.
- Executive Director: Maintains records and implements programs; currently Cynthia D. Howell.
Roles in the Organization
- Basileus: President.
- Anti-Basileus: Vice President.
- Grammateus: Secretary.
- Tamiouchos: Treasurer.
Other Noteworthy Information
- Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi: States included in a specific regional chapter.
- Living Founders: Faye B. Bryant, Norma Solomon White, Carolyn House Stewart, Dorothy B. Wilson, Eva L. Evens.
- First Dean of Black History: Lucy Diggs Slowe, notable for her contributions to education and tennis.
Membership Process
- Membership Chairman: Acts as a liaison between chapters and candidates.
- International Committee Membership: Appointed by the Supreme Basileus, with the Nominating Committee comprising elected regional representatives.
Core Values and Ethos
- Motto and Principles: "By culture and by merit", which guides the mission and activities of the sorority.
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Test your knowledge on the structure, terminology, and governance of sororities, focusing on Alpha Kappa Alpha. This quiz covers membership classifications, leadership roles, and meeting protocols. Perfect for those interested in sorority life and organization.
