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Sorority Structure and Terminology Quiz
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What is a sorority?

  • A society for men
  • An athletic club for students
  • A cultural exchange program
  • A society for women with selective membership (correct)
  • 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?

    Directorate

    What does the term 'soror' mean?

    <p>sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified?

    <p>Undergraduate, graduate, general, associate, life, honorary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters.

    <p>Undergraduate chapters are established for college students, while graduate chapters are for alumnae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often does the Boule meet?

    <p>biennially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated?

    <p>To ensure perpetuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sorority's board of directors called?

    <p>Directorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many officers make up the current Directorate?

    <p>eighteen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are all members graduate sorors?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer?

    <p>Supreme Basileus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority?

    <p>1026; 403 undergraduate, 556 graduate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha?

    <p>10, including the international region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a regional conference?

    <p>A study session designed to clarify procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often are regional conferences held?

    <p>Every odd year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Leadership Seminar?

    <p>A training session for officers and members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may the Bylaws be amended?

    <p>At a regular meeting of the Boule by two-thirds of the votes cast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far in advance is the Supreme Basileus elected?

    <p>Four years in advance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Ivy Leaf?

    <p>The official publication of the sorority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When and where was Alpha Kappa Alpha founded?

    <p>1908, Howard University, Washington, D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the moving spirit in the establishment of Alpha Kappa Alpha?

    <p>Ethel Hedgeman Lyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the designation 'Ivy Beyond the Wall' signify?

    <p>Deceased soror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first national office opened?

    <p>October 8, 1949</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Domestic Travel Tour initiated?

    <p>1969</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leadership fellows program?

    <p>A development program for undergraduates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the sorority's Corporate Office?

    <p>5656 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the current Executive Director?

    <p>Cynthia D. Howell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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