• CHAPTER SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM GRADUATE CHAPTER

  • DUTIES AND POWERS OF CHAPTERS

  • Section 1 - Chapter has had representatives at a Boule within the last six years.
  • Section 9 - Chapter officers are elected in November and installed in December.
  • Section 10a- Chapter files with the Regional Director, for review and approval, two copies of chapter bylaws.
  • Section 10b - Two Copies of all subsequent changes to chapter bylaws are forwarded to the Regional Director for review and approval.
  • Section 11 - Chapter had at least one meeting per month except during the summer months (July and August).
  • Section 12a - Chapter sponsors activities which interpret, implement, and support the Programs of the Sorority.
  • Section 12b - A strategic plan has been implemented for alignment with the program of the Sorority.
  • Section 13 - Chapter submits an annual report of chapter program activities and finances to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Corporate Office at the end of each year by the required due date.
  • Section 14 - Chapter observes Founders' Day annually (January, February, or March).
  • Section 15 - Chapter has submitted recommendations for improving AKA operations.
  • Section 16 - Chapter has solicited funds from other AKA chapters or members.
  • Section 17 - Chapter has taken a position on any issue within the preceding 12-month period.
  • JOINT MEETINGS OF CHAPTERS

  • Section 19 - Graduate chapters sponsoring at least one undergraduate chapter(s): - have at least two joint meetings with undergraduate chapter(s). The main purpose of these meetings shall be social in order to increase fellowship and better understanding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
  • PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY GRADUATE CHAPTER

  • Section 20 - Chapter owns property.
  • CHAPTER OFFICERS AND DUTIES

  • Section 21 - Chapter meets minimum requirements for elected officers as required by chapter bylaws.
  • Section 23 - Graduate chapters sponsoring an undergraduate chapter(s): Graduate Advisors is and elected position and meets all certification requirements designated by the Directorate approved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Graduate Advisors' Certification Training.
  • Section 24 - Duties and responsibilities of the Graduate Advisor are defined in the Chapter Bylaws.
  • Section 25 - The responsibility for supervision of the undergraduate chapter shall be with the graduate chapter which provides the graduate advisor(s) to the undergraduate chapter.
  • PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

  • Chapter has a copy of the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order New Revised, 12th Edition.
  • FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS GUIDE - AUDITING

  • The financial records of a chapter should be audited internally on an annual basis, and a written report made to the chapter.
  • An external audit is performed by a non chapter member at the end of the Tamiouchos' term of office.
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