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…

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. The next edition of The Update will be on Jan. 2, 2024.

ThetaConnect

ThetaConnect, our members-only app, is growing: ThetaConnect has surpassed…

Theta Headquarters Closing

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, Theta Foundation, and Fraternity Housing Corporation (FHC) offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24 in recognition of the (U.S.) Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Workforce Update

Please join College Committee Chair Mandy Lee Womack in welcoming back Olivia Fryml Epps, Delta Phi/Clemson, as college district director (CDD) in College District IV.

ThetaConnect Promotor Program

ThetaConnect is looking for passionate…