Educational Programming
The purpose of The Crusade is to provide members with educational opportunities throughout their collegiate experience. The emphasis placed on academic excellence, community service, teambuilding and leadership will be beneficial to the active participant not only during his undergraduate career, but throughout life.
The I’s Leadership Institute is an intensive informational and educational retreat set at an upscale Christian conference center. The facility and premises are alcohol free which provides a learning atmosphere for the intense two and a half day conference. The focus of the Institute is to educate and empower the Number I’s to understand their role and responsibility as the chapter’s highest elected officer, recognize the tools and support systems provided, and to understand the standards and policies of operating an active chapter of Kappa Alpha Order.
Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow
The Emerging Leaders Academy provides our future leadersthe opportunity to increase their knowledge base about basic chapter operations, leadership, and how to implement a positive change in their chapter.
The Academy provides a different learning experience where we will bring the sessions out of the classroom and into the streets of Lexington. Imagine learning about the ritual in the very room Kappa Alpha Order was founded or learn more about Samuel Zenas Ammen at his gravesite. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about George C. Marshall at his museum.
Can you think of a better place to learn more about Robert E. Lee than Lee Chapel? The Academy is an exciting new program available to any interested Kappa Alpha seeking to learn more about The Order for the betterment of their chapter.
Every spring, regional meetings across the country take place to educate our members, elect Province Commanders and Province Undergraduate Chairmen, and to discuss the business of each province. One-third of our undergraduate members are required to participate in this training, which covers leadership, risk management, recruitment, The Crusade, No. VI Track, ritual, scholarship, member education, and personal development. KA Laws 7-215 state that all nine officers are required to attend unless excused by the Province Commander. It is also a Crusade Guideline for the Crusade Commander to attend.
