A lpha K appa P si Professional Business Fraternity, Inc.

1. AlphaKappaPsiProfessional Business Fraternity, Inc. Omega Xi Chapter Florida A & M University Shaping People, Shaping Business

2. Overview • History • Pledge Requirements & Expectations • Membership Benefits • Hazing & Sexual Harassment Policies • Question & Answer Period

3. Alpha Kappa Psi History • First professional business fraternity • Founded: October 5, 1904 • Incorporated: May 20, 1905 • African-Americans & Women - August 7, 1976

4. Founding Fathers

5. Developing well trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful, experienced business leaders. Mission

6. VISION Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders.

7. Expansion and Growth • Approved overseas expansion in 2000 - 1st and only American Professional Fraternity • 300 collegiate chapters, 90 alumni chapters • 235,000 Brothers in Fraternity today

8. Famous Brothers • Former President Ronald Regan • Former President Richard Nixon • Ms. Paula Hawkins, Former Florida Senator • Mr. J.C. Penney • Mr. Malcolm Forbes, Jr. (Forbes Magazine) • Mr. Sam Walton (Wal-Mart) • Mr. J.E. Lewis

9. Omega Xi Chapter • Chartered: January 14, 2006 • 44 Black Diamonds of the Great Depression • Ms. Bailey, Advisor • Chapter Mission: • “To promote and uphold the ideals of brotherhood, professionalism, and service among business minded students”

10. “So you want to join Alpha Kappa Psi?” Alpha Kappa Psi-Shaping People, Shaping Business

11. Membership Requirements Application Packet (due January 29th ): • Formal application • 3.0 grade point average minimum • Resume • 1 Brotherhood Recommendation • 2 Letters of Recommendation • 1 Faculty (On Official Letterhead) • 1 Character Reference • 1 Essay (250 words) • Why do want to become a member of Alpha Kappa Psi? • Unofficial Transcript

12. Membership Requirements • Interviews • February 1-3 , 5-9 pm • MUST attend at least 1 RUSH Party • February 2 and February 3, 7-9 pm • Pledge Fee • $270 in installments

13. Pledge Expectations Be committed! Be dedicated! Be on time! Be involved! Be accountable!

14. Pledge Expectations • Bond with fellow pledges. • Meet all financial obligations promptly. • Don’t give excuses! • Effective time management

15. “Join us now or work for us later” Benefits of Membership

16. Experience Diversity Brotherhood Professional Development Networking Socialism + Professionalism Growth Dedication Leadership Opportunities Membership Benefits

17. Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc.Hazing Policy

18. AKPsi Hazing Policy Hazing Activities Any action taken or situation created, intentionally or unintentionally, on or off fraternity premises, to produce physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule or possibly cause physical harm or injury

19. AKPsi Hazing Policy Activities include but are not limited to: • Late work sessions which interfere w/ scholastic activities • Blindfolds • Engaging in public stunts of buffoonery • Morally degrading or humiliating activities • Any activities not consistent w/ fraternity law, ritual or policy, or any state, county, city and university laws or regulations

20. AKPsi Hazing Policy Activities include but are not limited to: • Use of alcohol • Paddling • Creation of excessive fatigue • Physical/Psychological shocks • Quests & Treasure/Scavenger Hunts • Road trips • Kidnapping • Consumption of food, beverage or any other substance except in the course of regular meals

21. AKPsi Hazing Policy Mental Hazing includes but is not limited to: • No pre-initiation activities on day prior to Honor Court or Ritual Initiation that would cause physical or mental fatigue. • Activities shall be limited to those which attempt to increase knowledge of the Fraternity and professional intent.

22. AKPsi Hazing Policy Responsible Officers • Chapter President • Vice President of Membership • Pledge Trainer (s)

23. FAMU Hazing Policy

24. FAMU Hazing Policy Hazing shall include, but not be limited to: • Any brutality of a physical nature • Forced consumption of food, liquor, drugs or other substances • Exposure to the elements • Forced physical activities which would adversely affect the health or safety of the individual

25. FAMU Hazing Policy Hazing shall include, but not be limited to: • Subjecting persons to extreme mental stress • Forced exclusion from social contact • Forced conduct which would be demeaning or cause extreme embarrassment

26. FAMU Hazing Policy Penalties: • Imposition of fines • Withholding grades, transcripts or diplomas • Probation, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of said person (s) or organization (s)

27. Sexual Harassment Policy

28. Sexual Harassment Policy Prohibited activities include but are not limited to: • Unwelcome sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors • Other sexually offensive verbal and/or physical contact

29. Question and Answer Period • http://www.akpsi-omegaxi.com/ • http://www.akpsi.org/

30. JUST A REMINDER • Applications • Due January 29 by 5pm (SBI W101) • Interviews • February 1-3 , 5-9 pm • MUST attend at least 1 RUSH Party • February 2 and February 3, 7-9 pm