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
Differentiate between undergraduate and graduate chapters - ANSWER-Undergraduate
chapters are those established by charter to a collegiate institution or a specified geographical
area for college students, while graduate chapters are those set up specifically for alumnae in a
specified geographical area.
How often does the boule meet - ANSWER-biennially
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
Why was Alpha Kappa Alpha incorporated? - ANSWER-To ensure perpetuity
, What is the sorority's board of directors called? - ANSWER-Directorate
How many officers make up the current directorate - ANSWER-eighteen
Who is the Regional Director of your region? What is her role? - ANSWER-Joy Elaine Daley
oversee all business dealing with the undergraduate chapters in her respective region. Attend all
meetings in the region
What is a regional conference - ANSWER-A Regional Conference is a study session designed to
clarify procedures and resolve problems of the chapters within a region through workshops,
discussions, demonstrations, and other types of group activity.
Are all members graduate sorors? - ANSWER-No. 3 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 one term as a Basileus of a
graduate chapter and attending at least one of the last three regional conferences immediately
preceding nomination, and residing in the Region.
Who is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's chief officer? What is her role? - ANSWER-Supreme
Basileus. She shall preside at all meetings of the Boule and Directorate. She shall appoint, with
the approval of the Directorate, the chairmen and members of all committees of the sorority,
and fill any vacancies except as otherwise provided for in the Bylaws. She shall exercise general
supervision over employed personnel and over the Boule.
How many undergraduate and graduate chapters are there in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority? -
ANSWER-1,037 graduate and undergraduate chapters
How many regions make up alpha kappa sorority - ANSWER-10. Including the international
region