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AKPsi
Midcourt Knowledge
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | October 5, 1904 |
| Founding Location | New York University |
| Incorporation Date & Location | May 20, 1905 in NY |
| Founding Year | 1951 |
| Mission Statement | The mission of the foundation is providing resources for enhancing the educational experience of future business leaders |
| Date women were admitted | August 1976-- vote of Board of Directors |
| Tagline | Shaping People, Shaping Business |
| Visision | Recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders |
| Locations of Chapters | US, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong |
| Ten Founding Fathers -- * denotes the Brooklyn Four* | Howard M. Jefferson* • Frederick R. Leach* • George L. Bergen* • Nathan Lane Jr. * • William O. Tremaine • Robert S. Douglas • Morris S. Rachmil • Irving L. Camp • Daniel V. Duff • Herbert M. Wright |
| Four Original Founders of AKPsi | Brooklyn Four Howard M Jefferson, Frederick R. Leach, George L Bergen, Nathan Lane Jr |
| Objects of AKPsi | 1) To promote and advance in institutions of college rank, courses leading to degrees in business admin 2) To foster scientific research in the fields of commerce, accounts and finance. 3) To further the individual welfare of its members. 4) To educate th |
| Core Values | Brotherhood, Knowledge, Integirty, Service, Unity |
| Brotherhood | Trust, respect, cooperation, companionship, and aid to Brother Members is the expected norm. |
| Knowledge | Education and experience, whether gained in the classroom or the workplace, is emphasized and shared |
| integrity | All actions, whether in business or in life, are guided by honesty, ethics, and fairness. |
| Service | Sharing of time, talent, and treasure with both communities and our Fraternity is a priority |
| Unity | A common understanding of our vision and values that transcends chapter, generation, and profession is utilized to anticipate and create the future |
| Coat of Arms | heraldic insignia and possesses secret significance. a coin bag, Phoenician galley, chain of four links and a pair of balances. designed in 1930 and replaced the former one which was not in accord with the rules of heraldry. |
| Logo | created in 2001 as an alternate option to the coat of arms, it was updated in 2017. When promoting the fraternity to a corporate or non-fraternal audience, this is the preferred choice. |
| seal | used to attest charters, membership certificates and awards issued by the fraternity. The date “1905” is the year the fraternity was incorporated in the State of New York. |
| Flag | Greek letters in gold on a middle panel of navy blue, with panels of gold on each side. Navy and gold are the fraternity’s official colors. |
| Jewel | Blue Sapphire, alumni objectives |
| Flower | Yellow rose-- joy, happiness, and friendship |
| Servant leadership | philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individual, builds better organizations and ultimately creates a more just and caring world |