Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, Chapter Sponsors, and Directors of Bands –
I hope this message finds you well and refreshed, ready for the opportunities and experiences the new school year will bring!
As we usher in the start of the new biennium, I wanted to take a moment to share with you the immense excitement and anticipation resonating throughout our National Leadership Team. We stand at the threshold of a period filled with promise and potential, and with your dedication and enthusiasm, we are confident this will be one of our most memorable and impactful biennia yet; full of growth, collaboration, and shared experiences with one another.
As we embark on this new chapter, I urge each one of you to bring forth your ideas, energies, and enthusiasm to uplift our mission to serve college and university bands. Our collective journey is shaped by each member’s commitment to strengthening our core values through the following ways.
MUSICIANSHIP in Kappa Kappa Psi begins with the appreciation of music as an art form through the desire for the best in artistic performances, our knowledge, skill, and artistic sensitivity. As brothers, we must support our fellow musicians through encouragement and helping weaker performers.
LEADERSHIP is a cornerstone of Kappa Kappa Psi, and Brothers possess an agreeable and enthusiastic attitude through the lessons learned in the ritual. As Brothers we are more capable, more concerned, and more interested in the band program due to the proven dependability of the chapter.
SERVICE is accomplished through the result of coordinated endeavors. The service component of Kappa Kappa Psi is vital to the very breadth of our organization. We exist in our current state due to the service nature of the fraternity to the college and university band programs.
BROTHERHOOD is part of a greater educational and service activity devoted to strengthening the team and individual into the best they can be. Our brotherhood requires optimism, enthusiasm, and a cooperative spirit. Through chapter and district events, our brotherhood grows and develops each year. Since 1919, we have been a positive force on over 200 college campuses and band programs.
To ensure we kick off this school year with vigor and clarity, I am excited to share with you the 2023-2024 FALL INFORMATIONAL MAILER, which contains essential guidance and updates. It’s imperative that each member thoroughly reviews this information, as it will provide crucial insights and details that will set the tone for the biennium. Your proactive engagement, feedback, and adherence to the updates will be instrumental in ensuring a seamless and strong start to the school year.
May our biennium be marked by outstanding musicianship, authentic leadership, dedicated service, and an enduring sense of brotherhood. Here’s to new beginnings and shared successes!
With Love,
Bang T. Co (he/him)
National President of Kappa Kappa Psi (2023-2025)
Life Member – Alpha Zeta Chapter, Indiana University president@kkpsi.org
I hope the month of June is treating you well and that you are getting excited about our 2023 National Convention!
As your National President-Elect, I have spent the past two years deeply reflecting on the state of our Fraternity and the future of Kappa Kappa Psi. One of my responsibilities, as I prepare for the next biennium, is to evaluate and adjust the makeup of our appointed leadership team to ensure that we are adapting to the new conditions and challenges that our students are facing each day. In addition to “recharging” the Fraternity in a post-pandemic world, we have also made powerful promises to diversify our leadership team to best reflect our membership. I am thankful for the strong foundation and representation that National President Lee and our predecessors have established with their appointments over the years. Recognizing the privilege of this position and the impact of this decision, I am proud to share with you my appointments for the 2023-2025 Biennium. Please help me congratulate and welcome these incredible Brothers and leaders!
National Vice President for Professional Relations
Dr. William L. Lake, Jr – Alumnus of the ΚΚΨ Gamma Xi Chapter (University of Maryland)
More about Dr. Lake
Dr. William L. Lake, Jr. is the newly appointed Director of Concert Bands at the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music at George Mason University for the upcoming academic year. In this role, he will conduct the George Mason University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. He will also teach conducting and wind literature classes.
Before his tenure at George Mason University, Dr. William L. Lake, Jr., served as Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Crane School of Music (SUNY-Potsdam), where he was co-conductor of the Northern Symphonic Winds, principal conductor of the Crane Concert Band, and guest conductor of the Crane Wind Ensemble. In addition to these responsibilities, Dr. Lake taught undergraduate conducting, Secondary Wind Practices, Wind Literature, and the preservice Practicum in Beginning Instruments Course.
Dr. Lake earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Instrumental Conducting from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro under the mentorship of Drs. John R. Locke and Kevin Geraldi. As a graduate student, he was the principal conductor of The University of North Carolina University Band and guest conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Casella Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Lake is the recipient of two master’s degrees, the first from Boston University in Music Education (2011) and the second from the University of Maryland, College Park in Wind Conducting (2014) under the mentorship of Dr. Michael Votta, Jr. In May 2006, Dr. Lake received a Bachelor of Music Liberal Arts – Jazz Studies Piano Performance Degree from the University of Maryland, College Park as a student of Jon Ozment and Christopher Vadala.
As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Lake is the co-founder of I See You: Affirming Representation in Music. In this capacity, Dr. Lake has presented over twenty seminars across the United States on inclusive practices in music education and performance. With co-founder Dr. LaToya A. Webb, Dr. Lake has been invited to present on diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and practices at the 2021 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, the 2021 Virginia Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference, the 2022 Texas Music Educators Association Conference, the 2021 National Association for Music Education National Conference and the 2022 National Association for Music Education Music Leaders Forum.
Dr. Lake is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, Kappa Kappa Psi (Gamma Xi), National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc., Pi Kappa Lambda, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also honored with membership in Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc. (Beta Eta), and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
North Central District Governor
Akilah Thomas – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Beta Kappa Chapter (Bowling Green State University)
More about Akilah
Akilah Thomas (she/her) is a Life Member of the Beta Kappa Chapter at Bowling Green State University. She was initiated in Spring 2012, selected to serve as Chapter Secretary for her Sophomore Year, and as a Junior, became the first woman in her chapter’s history to serve as the Chapter President. She went on to serve as the North Central District Vice President for Membership for the 2015-2016 school year, embracing the ideas of rediscovery, rededication, and holistic learning throughout the NCD. Post-graduation, Akilah remained involved with Kappa Kappa Psi, becoming a Curriculum Advisor, Petitioning Group advisor for two chapters, and a founding member of the North Central District Alumni Association as the Membership Director and later the Business Director.
At BGSU, Akilah majored in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, earning her BSBA in 2016. During her time with the BGSU Band Program, Akilah was a saxophonist for the Athletic Band, Symphonic Band, and Falcon Marching Band where she served as section leader for 2 years. She also became a founding member of the Voices at BGSU Concert Choir in which she served as Soprano section leader and Vice President.
Currently, Akilah resides in her hometown of Cleveland, OH. She has established herself in the field of Human Resources and works as a Training and Occupational Development Specialist for a global manufacturer in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Her primary aspirations are to travel the world, foster DEIA, and help others see the greatness in themselves. She has a passion for personal, professional, and spiritual growth in both herself and others and is confident that her time as the North Central District Governor will be another opportunity to serve within this mission.
Midwest District Governor
Dr. K. Anthony Walker – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Eta Phi Chapter (Syracuse University)
More about Dr. Walker
Anthony is a life member of the Eta Phi chapter at Syracuse University and was initiated in Spring 2012. As an active member, he held a variety of chapter officer roles and also served as the Northeast District President from 2014-2015. As an alumnus, he continued serving our membership as a Curriculum Advisor, Centennial Committee member, and most recently as the current Chair of the National Data & Assessment Committee. Anthony is also a proud Honorary member of both the Kappa Kappa Psi Midwest District and the Eta Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Professionally, Anthony is a Research Audiologist at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where he investigates the effects of hearing loss on speech perception from infancy through adulthood. As a first-generation minority college student, he is committed to serving as a resource and helping facilitate a meaningful fraternal experience for all students. Anthony is excited to meet and work with the Midwest District this biennium!
Midwest District Governor
Viet Nguyen – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Eta Chapter (The Ohio State University)
More about Viet
Viet is a first-generation Vietnamese-American, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. At The Ohio State University, he is a Life member of the Eta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and an Honorary member of the Chi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Viet played the mellophone and French Horn in the marching and concert bands. Initiated in 2014, he served as a recruitment committee chair and was Chapter Vice President of Membership. Then in 2017, he was elected the North Central District Vice President for Membership. Currently living in Fargo, ND, he is a Director of Development for the North Dakota State University Foundation, where he builds enduring relationships that maximize advocacy and philanthropic support for NDSU. Some of his favorite memories in the fraternity were organizing the 2017-2018 Joint District Recruitment Video and the NCD Composition Competition. Viet is excited to serve the brothers of the Midwest District and their band communities.
Southwest District Governor
Kadeem Sabari – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Zeta Chi Chapter (University of South Carolina)
More about Kadeem
Kadeem Sabari was initiated into the Zeta Chi chapter at the University of South Carolina in Spring 2013. During his time in the chapter, he served on the executive board for two consecutive terms serving as the Social Chair and Historian. After graduation, he joined the Southeast District Alumni Association and became the chair of the organization after a year and a half. He served as the chair of the Southeast District Alumni Association from 2018-2022, planning a variety of conventions for the organization both virtually and in-person. In addition to his work with Alumni, Kadeem has served as an Advisor for two Petitioning Groups during the 2021-2023 biennium. Currently, Kadeem is finishing up his term on the Alumni Association Board of Directors as the Local Alumni Association Director.
I am also excited to share that the following individuals will be reappointed to continue their fraternal service during the 2023-2025 biennium!
Midwest District
Denali Pearce-Alt – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Delta Gamma Chapter (Missouri University of Science and Technology) & the ΚΚΨ Epsilon Psi Chapter (Missouri State University)
North Central District
Marc Renaud – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Zeta Epsilon Chapter (Michigan State University)
Michelle Banis – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Iota Lambda Chapter (University of Mount Union)
Northeast District
Marci Jones – Honorary of the ΚΚΨ Northeast District
Matthew Parent – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Epsilon Nu Chapter (University of Massachusetts)
Rassii Elliott – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Eta Omega Chapter (Howard University)
Southeast District
Arupa Gopal – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Kappa Tau (University of South Florida)
Justyn Paul Davis – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Zeta Chi Chapter (University of South Carolina)
Kalem Graham – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Zeta Psi (Virginia State University)
Southwest District
Andy Melvin – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Delta Chapter (University of Oklahoma)
Lizzi Pineiro – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Gamma Phi Chapter (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Western District
Brian Parker – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Iota Pi Chapter (California Polytechnic State University)
Karissa Longo – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Zeta Epsilon Chapter (Michigan State University)
Lance Coochyouma – Life Member of the ΚΚΨ Gamma Kappa Chapter (Northern Arizona University) & the ΚΚΨ Omega Chapter (The University of Arizona)
Brothers, please join me in congratulating these incredible Brothers as part of our National Leadership Team for the 2023-2025 biennium! I look forward to continuing our journey together with you all. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer next biennium, please take a few minutes to complete this form: http://bit.ly/KKPsi23-25VolunteerForm.
AEA,
Bang T. Co National Vice President for Membership & Expansion | National President-Elect (2023-2025) Life Member of the ΚΚΨAlpha Zeta Chapter, Indiana University
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful re-chartering of the Kappa chapter at Colorado State University and the installations of the Xi Epsilon chapter at Florida Memorial University and the Xi Zeta chapter at Widener University! The process started in late February of this semester with a petitioning group of twenty-eight band members for CSU, eleven band members for FMU, and twenty band members for WU. The Colorado State group was led by Tucker Booth with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Rebecca Phillips, and Sponsor, Dr. Jayme Taylor. Their installation took place on CSU’s campus on Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. The Florida Memorial group was led by Rashaud Marcelin with the support of their Director of Bands and Sponsor, Dr. Richard Beckford. Their installation took place on FMU’s campus on Thursday, April 13th, 2023. The Widener group was led by John Samohod with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Iain Moyer, and Sponsor, Kim Sulahian. Their installation took place on WU’s campus on Monday, April 17th, 2023.
This process would not have been possible without the help of our dedicated Advising Teams. The teams advising each group were led by MWD Governor, Dr. Nicholas Rorrer (CSU); SED Governor, Arupa Gopal-Campbell (FMU); and National Database & Membership System Coordinator, Aaron Moore (WU). Each Advising Team consisted of several alumni members, who are listed below. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
Colorado State Advising Team
Dr. Nicholas Rorrer (Life Member, Eta Beta | MWD Governor) – Lead Advisor
Justin Chesak (Life Member, Gamma Iota | Past CFR, 2016-2018)
Arupa Gopal-Campbell (Life Member, Kappa Tau | SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
Tar-Shae` Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta | National VP for Student Affairs)
Kadeem Sabari (Life Member, Zeta Chi | ΚΚΨAA BOD Member)
Joe Figliolo (Alumni Member, Mu Eta | Expansion Committee Member)
Alyssia Price (Active Member, Gamma Nu | Curriculum Development Committee Member)
Widener University Advising Team
Aaron Moore (Life Member, Alpha Rho | National Database & Membership System Coordinator) – Lead Advisor
Marci Jones (NED Honorary Member | NED Governor)
Ali Beidler (Life Member, Eta Rho & Data | Assessment Committee Member)
Ayleen Sanchez (Life Member, Alpha Chi | Curriculum Development Committee Member)
Michael “Ike” Ireland (Life Member, Nu Omicron | Expansion Committee Member)
Several chapters offered to help out by providing supplies and members for the Ritual and installation. We would like to extend our appreciation to the following chapters for their assistance.
Xi chapter (Colorado School of Mines) for lending their Ritual gear for the Colorado State University chapter installation.
Kappa Tau chapter (University of South Florida) for lending their Ritual gear for the Florida Memorial University chapter installation.
Eta Rho chapter (West Chester University) for providing a Ritual team and lending their Ritual gear for the Widener University chapter installation.
Lastly, we would like to give thanks to all the chapters and alumni members who made the trip to provide support in the installation ceremony for the Kappa, Xi Epsilon, and Xi Zeta chapters. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. We are excited to transition to the post-installation process with each of these chapters and for the opportunity to have these groups represented at the upcoming National Convention. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! AEA.
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Expansion page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
On behalf of the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi, I am honored to announce the acceptance of three petitioning groups and their advising teams for the Spring 2023 semester. Please see below for more information about each group.
Colorado State University – Kappa Rechartering – Midwest District
The Colorado State University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Rebecca Phillips, and Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Jayme Taylor. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including their Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, CSU Marching Band, Presidential Pep Band, “Rampage” Basketball Band, and many more. To learn more about the Colorado State University band program, please visit their website.
The Colorado State University group will be a rechartering group in the Midwest District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
Dr. Nicholas Rorrer (Life Member, Eta Beta & MWD Governor) – Lead Advisor
Justin Chesak (Life Member, Gamma Iota & Past CFR, 2016-2018)
We are excited to welcome back our friends at Colorado State University to Kappa Kappa Psi! You may send notes of congratulations to Director of Bands, Dr. Rebecca Phillips (rebecca.phillips@colostate.edu), and Associate Director of Bands, Dr. Jayme Taylor (jayme.taylor@colostate.edu).
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Florida Memorial University – New Petitioning Group – Southeast District
The Florida Memorial University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Bands, Dr. Richard Beckford. As one of the newest HBCU bands in the country, “The ROAR” Marching Band strives to bring innovation to the band world and empowers students to go into the world as leaders. To learn more about the Florida Memorial University band program, please visit their website.
The Florida Memorial University group will be a new chartering group in the Southeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
Arupa Gopal-Campbell (Life Member, Kappa Tau & SED Governor) – Lead Advisor
Tar-Shae` Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta & National VP for Student Affairs)
Kadeem Sabari (Life Member, Zeta Chi & ΚΚΨ AABOD Member)
Joe Figliolo (Alumni Member, Mu Eta & Expansion Committee Member)
Alyssia Price (Active Member, Gamma Nu & Curriculum Development Committee Member)
We are excited to welcome our friends at Florida Memorial University as they start on this journey with Kappa Kappa Psi! If you would like to send a congratulatory note, please email Dr. Richard Beckford at richard.beckford@fmuniv.edu.
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Widener University – New Petitioning Group – Northeast District
The Widener University band program is under the leadership of their Director of Athletic Bands, Dr. Iain Moyer. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including their Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the Widener Band & Color Guard. To learn more about the Widener University band program, please visit their website.
The Widener University group will be a new chartering group in the Northeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
Aaron Moore (Life Member, Alpha Rho & National Database & Membership System Coordinator) – Lead Advisor
Marci Jones (Honorary Member, NED & NED Governor)
Ali Beidler (Life Member, Eta Rho & Data & Assessment Committee Member)
Ayleen Sanchez (Life Member, Alpha Chi & Curriculum Development Committee Member)
Michael “Ike” Ireland (Life Member, Nu Omicron & Expansion Committee Member)
We are excited to welcome our friends at Widener University as they start on this journey with Kappa Kappa Psi! If you would like to send a congratulatory note, please email Dr. Iain Moyer at imoyer@widener.edu.
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To learn more about Kappa Kappa Psi’s Petitioning Process and how to start a chapter, please visit the Expansion page on our National website. For further inquiries, please email our National Vice President for Membership and Expansion, Bang Co, at bangco@kkpsi.org.
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful chartering and installation of the Xi Delta chapter at Stony Brook University! The process started earlier this semester with a petitioning group of nineteen band members, which was led by Marco Melendez and their Director of Bands, Dr. Justin Stolarik. The initiation and installation ceremonies took place at their institution on Sunday, December 4th, 2022.
This process would not have been possible without the help of our dedicated Advising Team, which was led by NED Governor, Rassii Elliott. The Advising Team consisted of several NED alumni members, who are listed below. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
Stony Brook Advising Team
Michael Napolitano (Life Member, Kappa Upsilon & Sponsor/DOB Committee Co-Chair)
Laura Borzellieri (Life Member, Lambda Delta & Curriculum Committee Member)
Mia Harvey (Alumna, Nu Zeta & Communications Committee Member)
Lastly, I would like to give thanks to everyone else who assisted with this process: thank you to the Eta Rho chapter at West Chester University for providing the Ritual gear; thank you to Michael Coppola (Life Member, Kappa Upsilon) and Collin Alekson (Alumnus, Nu Zeta) for their assistance; and thank you to our HQ staff for all of their support in making this possible. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. We are excited to transition to the post-installation process with Xi Delta and for the opportunity to have these students represented at the upcoming NED and National Conventions. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! AEA.
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Expansion page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
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Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他) National Vice President for Membership & Expansion 2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
We are excited to share with you our Chapter Field Representatives’ schedules for the Fall 2022 semester. You can access these using the links below. To learn more about the CFR program, please visit www.kkpsi.org/cfr/. Please feel free to check out our new Instagram account @cfr_kkpsi.
Jake January (kkycfr@kkpsi.org | 405.612.2047) – SCHEDULE
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jake and Kennedy. They will be hitting the road soon so please send them your best wishes!
On behalf of the National Council, I am excited to announce that we have voted to approve a new petitioning group at Stony Brook University for the Fall 2022 semester.
The Stony Brook University band program is under the leadership of Dr. Justin Stolarik. The band program offers a variety of ensembles for students and community members to participate in including the “Spirit of Stony Brook” Marching Band, jazz ensembles, chamber groups, and the Wind Ensemble. To learn more about the Stony Brook University music program, please visit their website.
Stony Brook University – New Petitioning Group – Northeast District
The Stony Brook University group will be a new Petitioning Group in the Northeast District. The group will be instructed by an Advisor Team, which consists of the following members:
Rassii Elliott (Life Member, Eta Omega & NED Governor) – Lead Advisor
Michael Napolitano (Life Member, Kappa Upsilon & Sponsor/DOB Committee Co-Chair)
Laura Borzellieri (Life Member, Lambda Delta & Curriculum Committee Member)
Mia Harvey (Alumna, Nu Zeta & Communications Committee Member)
We are excited to welcome our friends at Stony Brook University as they start on this journey! If you would like to send a congratulatory note, please email Dr. Stolarik at justin.stolarik@stonybrook.edu.
To learn more about Kappa Kappa Psi’s Petitioning Process and how to start a chapter, please visit the Expansion page on our National website. For further inquiries, please email our National Vice President for Membership and Expansion, Bang Co, at bangco@kkpsi.org.
On behalf of the National Council, I am proud to announce the successful re-chartering and installation of both the Lambda Upsilon chapter at Savannah State University and the Zeta Pi chapter at Tennessee State University! The process started in late January of this semester with a petitioning group of ten band members for SSU and twenty-six band members for TSU. The Savannah State group was led by DeAnte Hillman with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Gabriel Arnold. The Tennessee State group was led by Curtis Olawumi with the support of their Director of Bands, Dr. Reginald McDonald and their Sponsor, Professor Larry Jenkins. Both installations took place at their respective campuses on Sunday, March 20th.
This process would not have been possible without the help of our dedicated Advising Teams. The group advising the SSU process was led by SED Governor, Arupa Gopal-Campbell and the group advising the TSU process was led by SED Governor, Kalem Graham. Both Advising Teams consisted of several alumni members, who are listed below. Thank you to these Brothers for their guidance and leadership in this process. We are deeply grateful for their service and support.
Savannah State Advising Team
Tar-Shae Odom (Active Member, Zeta Eta & National VPSA)
Greg Boike (Life Member, Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Chair)
Marina Peña Guiot (Life Members, Nu Alpha/Kappa Mu & KKPsi AABOD Vice Chair)
Jordan Barnes (Life Member, Iota Xi & Past NED Historian/Alumni Liaison)
Tennessee State Advising Team
Rassii Elliott (Life Member, Eta Omega & NED Governor)
Atia Aroonsakulwongse (Life Member, Theta Theta & Past SED Sec/Treas)
Jessica Needham (Alumna, Eta Sigma & Past SED VPP)
Bryan Flippin (Alumnus, Theta Tau & Past Chapter President)
Several chapters offered to help out by providing supplies for the Ritual and installation. We would like to extend our appreciation to the following chapters for their assistance:
Zeta Eta (South Carolina State University) and Nu Alpha (Georgia State University) for lending their Ritual gear for the Savannah State University chapter installation.
Theta Theta (University of Alabama-Birmingham) for lending their Ritual gear for the Tennessee State University chapter installation.
Lastly, we would like to give thanks to all the chapters and alumni members who made the trip to provide support in the installation ceremony for the Lambda Upsilon and Zeta Pi chapters. It was extremely heartwarming to see everyone come together to welcome our new Brothers. We are excited to transition to the post-installation process with both chapters and for the opportunity to have both groups represented at the upcoming SED Convention. Please help us congratulate and welcome them to the Brotherhood! AEA.
If you or anyone you know has questions about our petitioning process, please visit our Starting A Chapter page or email me at bangco@kkpsi.org.
Bang T. Co (He/Him/His/他) National Vice President for Membership & Expansion 2021-2023 Kappa Kappa Psi National Council Life Member | Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University
Apply for the National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force
Thank you for considering an application to the Ad Hoc National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force (DEI Task Force) to help shape our efforts around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to lay the groundwork for a future standing committee to continue this work into the future.
The ad hoc task force will serve until July 2021 and all members in good standing are eligible to apply. The task force will be made up primarily of active members, as they represent the future commitment to this work, and we are seeking outside consultation support on this and other efforts. Graduating Seniors who anticipate graduating before the 2021 National Convention are eligible to apply under their current membership status, not their status in July.
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The Ad Hoc National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force (DEI Task Force) will have the following charges:
1. Develop a process for determining the membership for a biennium-long standing committee that represents the full diversity of Kappa Kappa Psi.
2. Lead dialogues in the spring across the Fraternity to discuss our history, current values and practices, and the experience of brothers at the local, district, and national levels.
3. Review current efforts at the national level to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within Kappa Kappa Psi and meet with the National Council and Past Presidents to discuss the history of Kappa Kappa Psi, our processes and procedures, and further steps that can be taken prior to and during the 2021 National Convention to make progress toward our goals.
4. Develop charges for the Standing Committee and present those charges and a selection process to the National Jurisdiction Committee.
