Available Chapter Officer & Committee Chair Training and Education
Alpha Kappa Lambda offers a comprehensive educational curriculum designed to empower fraternity leaders through focused officer and committee chair training. These programs provide officers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles, promoting effective leadership, organizational management, and interpersonal communication. Covering topics such as event planning, risk management, conflict resolution, and community engagement, the curriculum not only enhances individual leadership abilities but also fosters a culture of responsibility and accountability within each chapter.
Chapter Officer Training
| President |
| Vice-President |
| Treasurer |
| Secretary |
| Recruitment Chair |
Board Training
| Executive Board |
| Judicial Board |
Chairperson/Committee Chair Training
| Fraternity Educator | Philanthropy & Community Service Chair |
| Chaplain/Initiation & Ritual Chair | Mental Health & Wellness Chair |
| Risk Manager | Social Media/Public Relations Chair |
| Judicial Board Chair | Fundraising Chair |
| Scholarship Chair | Intramurals Chair |
| Social Chair | IFC Representative |
| Brotherhood Engagement Chair | Greek Week/Homecoming Chair |
| Alumni Engagement Chair | House Manager |
AKL Foundations
AKL Foundations is a required educational program delivered during the New Member Entry Process, designed to develop new members into strong leaders by addressing the key challenges faced by college students today. As members of the Greek community, students serve as campus leaders and role models. In these roles, they may encounter difficult and complex situations. How they respond to these challenges shapes their growth into effective leaders who contribute positively to their campus communities. While members may not personally face every challenge, they may support brothers or friends who do. Through AKL Foundations, members engage in decision-making exercises that prepare them to navigate issues such as alcohol and drug use, hazing, sexual violence, and mental health concerns within AKL chapters and the broader campus environment. The topics covered in this education module are outlined below.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
In this session of AKL Foundations, members begin by completing a pre-assessment that offers personalized feedback on their current relationship with alcohol and other drugs. The program aims to reinforce accurate knowledge while also challenging misconceptions, highlighting the potential negative effects associated with alcohol use.
Hazing
Although hazing is not limited to fraternities and sororities, Alpha Kappa Lambda members must recognize that hazing directly contradicts the Fraternity’s core values and principles. Upon completing this AKL Foundations module, members will understand the harmful impact of hazing on any organization and embrace their responsibility to prevent and reject all forms of hazing.
Sexual Violence Prevention
Through this AKL Foundations module and participation in discussion groups, chapter members will gain a deeper understanding of the widespread nature of sexual violence and recognize that preventing it is a shared responsibility requiring everyone to speak up and take action.
Mental Health
As part of the AKL Foundations module, members will learn how to seek help for themselves if they are concerned about their thoughts or behaviors, or if they are worried about a brother or friend. AKL members are encouraged to recognize the importance of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and seeking support when needed.
“Speak Up” – Sexual Violence Prevention Education
This course educates AKL members about the profound impact sexual violence has on victims within fraternities, sororities, and the broader university community. While some members may initially believe, “I would never do something like that,” or “That doesn’t happen in my chapter,” participation in this module and its discussion groups helps them recognize the widespread nature of sexual violence. Members will understand that preventing sexual violence is a shared responsibility that requires everyone to speak up and take action.
“Name Your Story” – Mental Health Education
By completing this course, AKL members will gain awareness of the most common mental health disorders affecting college students, including depression, anxiety, suicide, and related risk behaviors such as alcohol use, illicit drugs, and non-medical use of prescription medications. Members will also learn how to seek help if they have concerns about their thoughts or behaviors, or if they worry about a brother or friend. Through expert presentations and group discussions, AKL members will come to understand the importance of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging support-seeking behavior.
“Recognize/Challenge/Change” – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education
“Recognize/Challenge/Change” invites participants to engage in an honest dialogue about our increasingly interconnected and diverse world. Through this program, members will confront common myths about the historical and current distribution of power, explore the roles of racism and anti-racism in social, professional, and educational settings, and develop the confidence to critically examine their own social identities and positions within systems of power.
“Brothers in Action” – Bystander Responsibility Education
“Brothers in Action” is an engaging education program designed to foster a culture of proactive intervention and bystander responsibility within AKL chapters. This initiative equips members with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to recognize and respond to situations such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination. By promoting a sense of collective responsibility, the program empowers individuals to step in and make a positive difference. Emphasizing the role of active bystanders helps create a safer, more inclusive community grounded in respect, empathy, and support.
“A Wholeness of Manhood” – Healthy Masculinity Education
“A Wholeness of Manhood” is a transformative educational program dedicated to reshaping perceptions of masculinity by promoting positive and healthy expressions of manhood. This initiative encourages participants to explore and embrace a more inclusive, emotionally intelligent understanding of masculinity. It fosters self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills, helping members navigate societal expectations while building resilience and nurturing positive relationships. By challenging stereotypes and creating a supportive community, this program empowers individuals to embody an authentic, well-rounded masculinity that fosters personal growth and contributes to a more inclusive society.
