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Theta Is Returning to the University of South Carolina!
Kappa Alpha Theta has been invited by the University of South Carolina Panhellenic to reestablish Zeta Kappa Chapter in fall 2025! Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jenni Broughton Schmaltz said, “I was excited about the opportunity to reestablish Zeta Kappa Chapter prior to the extension visit, but after spending the day with administrators, staff, Panhellenic students, and advisors, my enthusiasm grew. I was continually impressed with the…
New Website for Booking Theta Travel
Please note that NuTravel is being sunsetted effective May 1. The new site for booking travel is https://certifytravel.com. Your current credentials will provide access and the site is identical to NuTravel. Any questions should be directed to Chief Administration Officer Mindy Marshall.
Workforce Updates
The following risk prevention specialists have stepped away from their roles effective immediately: Paige Robinson in College District VIII, Anisha Amin…
Kappa Alpha Theta Files Suit Against the University of Maryland
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, six current students and Gamma Mu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta initiated legal action against University of Maryland administrators.
On March 1, the university’s administration suspended all new member activities and social events for campus Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Association member organizations following undocumented and vague allegations of misconduct and concerns for student…
Industry Update Provided by NPC
University of Maryland
On Friday, March 16, the University of Maryland lifted the unconstitutional cease and desist order on all Panhellenic chapters that had been in effect since March 1. When the ban was lifted, the university levied allegations of hazing and inappropriate conduct against five men's organizations, but not a single Panhellenic chapter incurred any allegations. The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) is continuing to engage in various…
Message from Grand Council
Kappa Alpha Theta engaged The Parallel Agency for an equity audit beginning in January 2023, which included an audit of selected documents, a culture assessment, and five virtual workshops with different audiences. The work was guided by the previous Plan of Aspirations and included interactions with workforce volunteer leaders; 64 collegians representing 36 chapters; Grand Council members; the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committee chair and members; and…
Workforce Update
After welcoming Henry John Ela in early January, College District Director Brittany Scancarella Ela has returned to her Theta desk and is supporting College District II. Welcome back, Brittany!
Theta Foundation Scholarship Application Deadline
Theta Foundation's 2024 Scholarship Application is due this week! Please remind potential applicants that the deadline for applications and recommendation forms is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6:00 p.m. EST. All application…
Grand Council Nominating Committee Action
Alumnae and college districts have not aligned since 2012. For the past 12 years, to allow for the election of one delegate from each district to serve on the nominating committee as prescribed by the Constitution and Bylaws, Grand Council has had to use its discretion to assign different district boundaries to organize college and alumnae chapters so that district meetings could be held. To formalize this process, at their meeting on Feb. 3, Grand…
Grand Council Meeting
At their January meeting, Grand Council endorsed the proposed language for a non-discrimination statement which reads, “Kappa Alpha Theta does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender presentation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to recruitment and discipline of members, selection of…
Workforce Opportunity
Louise Root Bearss, alumnae district director (ADD) for Alumnae District VII, is resigning. She will continue serving until her successor is appointed and transitioned. If you are interested in the ADD role or know of someone who would be a good fit, please submit the Workforce Volunteer Interest Indicator, found under Forms in Theta Portal. If you have questions about the role and responsibilities, please contact Director of Alumnae Engagement Liz Drake.
ThetaConnect
…Theta Headquarters Holiday Hours
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) staff will have limited availability Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, through Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in recognition of the holiday season. Headquarters staff should include their individual availability in their out-of-office email messages.
Theta Foundation’s 2024 Scholarship Application
Theta Foundation's annual scholarship application will be available tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 3…
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