RAP Index Survey Update

Thanks to all who’ve participated in the survey! Kappa Alpha Theta participation currently leads that of all sororities and fraternities with 1,546 Theta alumnae completing the survey.

If you haven’t yet participated, there’s still time. Remind your Theta family, friends, and neighbors! The survey must be completed by March 31, 2017. The survey results will provide Theta and the greater fraternity-sorority community with a network of members who can help advocate for the fraternity-sorority experience at the federal and state levels of government.

Don’t hesitate to contact Director of Government Relations Laurie Connor with any questions. Thanks again for your participation!

Workforce Updates

Kristine Wix, college district director (CDD) in College District VII, is away from her Theta desk until March 26 with no email access. If you have any questions or need immediate assistance during this timeframe, please contact Laura Locke, director of college chapters, or Kelley Hurst, director of chapter services.

Jessica Greene, Eta Theta/Central Florida, has been appointed as recruitment and Panhellenic district director (RPDD) of College District VII. Welcome to the team, Jessica!

Stacia Roosevelt, RPDD in College District XV, has returned to her Theta desk! Welcome back, Stacia!

CEO Leadership Academy

Our third annual CEO Leadership Academy was a success. Thank you to our staff and volunteers for all their hard work to ensure our students had a meaningful learning experience! Our goals for the academy were to

• have participants identify their personal strengths;
• describe solutions to increasing personal and organizational authenticity and congruence;
• demonstrate ability to create healthy organizational culture; and
• apply concepts of controversy with civility to difficult conversations.

We also aim to help our students build relationships with each other, as well as with staff and volunteers, and provide opportunities for genuine conversations to occur. Finally, we want to better understand what issues are important to our chapter leaders through an activity at which they choose the discussion topics. Topics that resonated with many women at the academy were finding opportunities for self-care and balance, organizational morale and motivation, mental health, and inclusion. Please send any questions or comments about the CEO Leadership Academy to Melissa Shaub, director of education and leadership.

Volunteer Spotlight

Check out this month’s Volunteer Spotlight, featuring workforce member Jenny Randall Nichols, Psi/Wisconsin. Jenny is college district director in College District I and has served Theta as a volunteer for 13 years. Thank you for everything you do for Theta, Jenny!

“I love working with college members; their energy and enthusiasm are contagious and I truly enjoy being able to support their goals and help them through their struggles.”

Recent Theta Blogs

• Bettie and Her Family: Eulalia Hamilton Hartley, 1882-1957
• Theta for a Lifetime: Staying Involved as a Young Alumna

Helpful Links

• Upcoming Important Dates and Visits
• Previous Updates