Gendered Language

At Grand Convention a few weeks ago, delegates were presented with legislation on using more gender-inclusive language in the Constitution and Bylaws. Recommendations included changing pronouns and words like "woman," "women," and "sisterhood." 

The delegation debated each issue with intelligence, support, and respect. Regardless, this legislation did not pass and was subsequently withdrawn. Following this, the delegation voted on a resolution to establish a task force to…

Workforce Update

Risk Prevention Committee Chair Natalie Padron is pleased to share that the following members have been appointed as risk prevention specialists (RPSs) effective immediately:

• College District V - Alex Johnston, Theta Theta/NC State
• College District VIII - Lisa Kluthe, Beta Chi/Alberta 
• College District IX - Paige Eidenschink, Gamma Nu/North Dakota State 
• College District XI - Annie Evans, Beta/Indiana 
• College District XV - Iman Naveed, Gamma Epsilon/Western

Emerging…

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University of Maryland

Advocacy efforts continue regarding the situation at the University of Maryland. The legal case is moving forward and late last week we filed our response to the University's Motion to Dismiss. You can read more here on our Action Against the University of Maryland web page.
 
Additionally, NPC Chief Executive Officer Dani Weatherford is meeting with University of Maryland Vice President of Student Affairs Patty Perillo in College Park on…

Workforce Update

College Chapter Budget Committee Chair Tracy Cosgrove is pleased to announce that

• Maura Cyr, Chi/Syracuse, has been appointed as budget district director (BDD) in College District II and
• Sarah Resnick, Eta Pi/Case Western Reserve, has been appointed as BDD in College District XIV.  

Independence Day Closing

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in recognition…

ThetaConnect Giveaway

We are hosting a giveaway to celebrate our ThetaConnect users. Three users who update their profiles on ThetaConnect by June 30 will be randomly chosen to receive Theta merchandise.

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Workforce Update

College Committee Chair Mandy Womack is pleased to share that Morgan Brickley, Psi/Wisconsin, has been appointed as a college district director (CDD) serving College District XI effective immediately. 

ThetaConnect Giveaway

More than 1,000 Thetas have joined ThetaConnect since the new year began and we are quickly approaching 12,300 users! We are hosting a giveaway to celebrate our ThetaConnect users. Three users who update their profiles on ThetaConnect by June 30 will be…

Theta Holiday Office Closing

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) offices will be closed Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27, in recognition of the (U.S.) Memorial Day holiday.

ThetaConnect

Visit theJob Board

The Job Board is one of the most viewed pages on ThetaConnect. Here, you can search by company, job type, location, and more. If there are opportunities at your company, post on the Job Board any openings you have so other Thetas can…

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…