Council of Presidents Profile:
Alpha Kappa Psi
1. What is the name of your organization?
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business fraternity
2. What is the "mission statement" or purpose of your organization?
Developing well-trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful, experienced business leaders. Our mission statement, as adopted by the Board of Directors, embodies the Purposes, Objects and Rituals of our Fraternity. Our mission statement is a clear, concise guide that allows us to objectively measure each program and policy of the organization. Our overall goal is a special one, the preparation of men and women for future success.
3. Roughly how many members belong to your organization?
121
4. What is the demographic makeup of your organization?
a. Business to non-business students?
b. Business student majors?
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Administration
c. Class?
- 20% Freshmen
- 28% Sophomores
- 25% Juniors
- 27% Seniors
5. Please describe some of the major events/initiatives of your organization.
High Ethical Standards
While the business world offers many opportunities for success and advancement, it also requires us to make decisions about how we succeed. Our members understand the importance of making decisions and conducting business in a way that takes into account both legal and ethical considerations. Our members serve as role models through their consistently fair and ethical conduct.
Enhancing the Fraternity for Life
College chapters serve as living laboratories for classroom concepts and professional conduct. In turn, lessons learned in the Fraternity prepare members for success in the business world. Because they recognize the value and importance of our Fraternity, our members are united in their passion to build a legacy for the future. They support the Fraternity through volunteer leadership and monetary gifts.
Improving Communities
Much is expected of those to whom much is given. Business professionals seek to improve the communities in which they do business to improve lives and develop goodwill. Our members actively give back to their communities through volunteer activities and monetary support.
Building Brotherhood
The esoteric quality we call "Brotherhood" is of vital importance though difficult to define. Our members, from the day they become Brothers until the end of their lives, foster a great love of the Fraternity and a fondness for Brother Members. While Brotherhood manifests itself in a multitude of ways, at its center is a sense of duty and respect for both the Fraternity and individual members. All activities and decisions that involve the Fraternity are guided by a sense of stewardship and selflessness. Members are anchored by the need to do what is in the best interest of the Fraternity as a whole and are not swayed by individual self-interest.
Professional Development
Alpha Kappa Psi prides itself on its professionalism. To ensure all members are prepared for the business world, we provide activities like resume critiques, mock interviews, company presentations, business etiquette lessons, golf clinics, networking events, and much more. A few of our larger events include the Alpha Kappa Psi Conference which allows our members exclusively to network and receive personalized interview tips, resume critiques, and professional advice from our corporate sponsors. We also host a Commerce Night Out (CNO) which provides our members with a more informal setting to network with business professionals following the Career Fair. The Alpha Kappa Psi and Presidential Speaker Series organizes presentations for members and students with influential business professionals.
6. Who is the Faculty/Staff advisor for your organization?
Faculty Advisor is David Sinow (dsinow@illinois.edu)
7. Who are the current Executive Board members and what are their positions?
President: David Mejia (dmejia2@illinois.edu)
Responsible for the chapter as a whole and coordinates all chapter functions, in addition to being a representative to the faculty.
Treasurer: Nicole Manning (nmannin2@illinois.edu)
Keeps track of all finances and monetary obligations. First line of communication with Nationals.
Vice President Internal: Rena Antoniou (rantoni2@illinois.edu)
Increases brotherhood within chapter by overseeing numerous committees and creating additional brotherhood events. The VPI also maintains a relationship with nationals to make sure that all standards are met so our chapter is in good standing.
Vice President External: Philip Nguyen (pnguyen6@illinois.edu)
Maintain relationships with corporate sponsors and encourage their participation in chapter events. Coordinates events for the professional advancement of chapter.
Vice President Membership: Katherine Regal (kregal2@illinois.edu)
Responsible for all pledge activities and guidance of the pledge class. Ensures that each pledge has the tools to successfully integrate themselves into chapter.
Vice President Communication: Amy Paprocki (apaproc2@illinois.edu)
Coordinates effective communication throughout Chapter and maintains accurate records of each member. The main responsibilities include taking minutes at weekly meetings, facilitating communication via email to all of chapter, enforcing the attendance policy and providing accurate records of our fraternity.
8. Is your organization open to any business student or is it selective?
Our organization has a selective recruitment process
