AKA MIP Section I Questions and
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Sorority - Answer: A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons
who are already members
Boule - Answer: The periodic assembly of the total membership
Directorate - Answer: The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session
Soror - Answer: Sister
How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified? - Answer: Undergraduate, graduate, general,
associate, life, honorary
What is the highest honor, which the sorority can give? - Answer: Honorary membership
Describe the undergraduate chapter. - Answer: Those established by charter to a collegiate institution or
a specified geographical area for college students
Describe the graduate chapter. - Answer: Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified
geographical area
How often does the Boule meet? - Answer: Biennially (every 2 years)
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - Answer: To ensure perpetuity
What is the sorority's board of directors called? - Answer: Directorate
, State the sorority's purpose as written in the Constitution - Answer: The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority is:
(1) to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards
(2) to promote unity and friendship among college women
(3) to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature
(4) to maintain a progressive interest in college life
(5) to be of service to all mankind
How many officers make up the current Directorate? - Answer: 18
Are all of the members (officers) of the Directorate graduate sorors? Explain. - Answer: No.
Three are undergraduates (Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and 2 Undergraduate Members-at-Large)
Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be eligible to run for this
office? - Answer: Yes - Regional Director
After serving at least 1 term as a Basileus of a graduate chapter and attending at least one of the last 3
regional conferences immediately proceeding nomination, and residing in the Region.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What are her roles? - Answer: Glenda Glover -
Supreme Basileus
-Preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate
-Appoint (with the approval of the Directorate) the chairmen and members of all committees of the
sorority
-Fill any vacancies, except as otherwise provided for, in the Bylaws
-Exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? - Answer:
1,046 (total)
How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? - Answer: 10, including the International
Region
Complete Solutions Graded A+
Sorority - Answer: A society for women with selective membership limited by the invitation of persons
who are already members
Boule - Answer: The periodic assembly of the total membership
Directorate - Answer: The governing body of Alpha Kappa Alpha when the Boule is not in session
Soror - Answer: Sister
How is membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha classified? - Answer: Undergraduate, graduate, general,
associate, life, honorary
What is the highest honor, which the sorority can give? - Answer: Honorary membership
Describe the undergraduate chapter. - Answer: Those established by charter to a collegiate institution or
a specified geographical area for college students
Describe the graduate chapter. - Answer: Those set up specifically for alumnae in a specified
geographical area
How often does the Boule meet? - Answer: Biennially (every 2 years)
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - Answer: To ensure perpetuity
What is the sorority's board of directors called? - Answer: Directorate
, State the sorority's purpose as written in the Constitution - Answer: The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority is:
(1) to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards
(2) to promote unity and friendship among college women
(3) to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature
(4) to maintain a progressive interest in college life
(5) to be of service to all mankind
How many officers make up the current Directorate? - Answer: 18
Are all of the members (officers) of the Directorate graduate sorors? Explain. - Answer: No.
Three are undergraduates (Second Supreme Anti-Basileus and 2 Undergraduate Members-at-Large)
Are some of the members elected geographically? Who? When would you be eligible to run for this
office? - Answer: Yes - Regional Director
After serving at least 1 term as a Basileus of a graduate chapter and attending at least one of the last 3
regional conferences immediately proceeding nomination, and residing in the Region.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What are her roles? - Answer: Glenda Glover -
Supreme Basileus
-Preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate
-Appoint (with the approval of the Directorate) the chairmen and members of all committees of the
sorority
-Fill any vacancies, except as otherwise provided for, in the Bylaws
-Exercise general supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? - Answer:
1,046 (total)
How many regions make up Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? - Answer: 10, including the International
Region
