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"The experience I had at The Academy was life-changing and something I will always cherish in my heart."
— Ayaka Misunari, San Jose State '05
What is it?
The Academy is an all expenses paid fellowship to a custom designed, hands-on, leadership experience designed to make even the best of Alpha Kappa Psi more impactful, value-based leaders.
When is it?
June 26-29, 2010
Morgantown, Indiana
Held at the Waycross Conference and Retreat Center, The Academy takes advantage of the tranquil setting of 410 acres of woods, hills and streams, allowing the participants to get away from the everyday distractions of life... making the program both productive and comfortable.
Why was it created?
The recurring theme in business is speed; faster communication, faster transactions, and being faster than one's competitors. With the expectations in this hot economy for newcomers to hit the ground running, how does one learn the fundamentals of leadership while keeping pace with the speed of change in technology and in the workplace? Where do personal values, teamwork, and an awareness of self fit in this technology-driven world? The Academy was created to provide participants with a solid grounding in self-awareness, skills for leading (and contributing), teamwork, and a new perspective on change and systems thinking.
Being successful in business takes hard work. It also takes a strong personal values system upon which one consistently acts. Learning how to be successful requires the same. Participants will learn how to become a more positive force in their organization and profession... a leader who makes a visible difference.
How is it different?
The Academy is like no other Alpha Kappa Psi educational experience. It is an intimate, hands-on, challenging learning experience for the most committed Alpha Kappa Psi members. It is a unique program designed especially for those who demonstrate qualities of future business leaders. A registration cap of 20 and a remote location ensure that the experience is highly interactive. Through the generous support of Alpha Kappa Psi alumni and friends, The AKPsi Foundation pays all expenses for those attending the three-day experience.
What to expect?
The Academy focuses on the concepts, skills, and values which leaders need to be effective in their roles as chapter and business leaders. The program centers primarily on the individual rather than the organization. Interactive large group sessions are complemented by small group discussions led by Alpha Kappa Psi alumni and successful business leaders.
Academy participants will:
- Clarify personal values and understand how to act with integrity
- Understand leadership styles, strengths and areas of development
- Build an awareness of the influence of assumptions and bias in leadership
- Understand the change process
- Work in a team to apply knowledge
- Reflect on experience and develop personal action steps
- Strengthen relationships with other members
Who is eligible?
Students must have a 3.00 cumulative GPA or higher (on a 4.00 scale) to apply. All applicants must have at least one full year of student membership in AKPsi to complete after the 2010 Academy dates.
What is the cost to participate?
There is no cost to attend The Academy. The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation will pay for tuition, airfare (airfare not to exceed lowest coach airfare from participant chapter location to Indianapolis), ground transportation, lodging, meals and supplies
How to Apply:
Submit the following information to:
The Academy
Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation
7801 East 88th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Cover letter detailing why you should be a member of The Academy, Class of 2010.
Basic Biographical Information:
- Full Name
- Chapter & School
- Current & Permanent Address
- Current & Permanent Phone and Email
- Current Major & GPA
- Current Status (Sophomore, Junior, etc.)
- Expected date of graduation
- A List of all AKPsi, campus and community offices/positions held and most significant accomplishments achieved
- One reference letter from a school administrator or faculty member
- Any additional information you wish the selection committee to review
Applications must be received or postmarked by March 10. Enrollment is limited. Applicants will be notified of their status by March 30. All offers of participation must be accepted in writing by April 15, 2010. For more information, write to mail@akpsi.org or call (317) 872-1553.
2010 Academy Fellows
Sam R. Battan, Colorado ‘07
Bryan Beasley, Saint Louis ‘08
Fiona T. Cheung, Washington ‘08
Kelsey Cohen, Maryland ‘08
Hannah Goedert, Denver ‘07
Patricia A. Grinnell, James Madison ‘08
Shashank Gupta, Rutgers ‘09
Matthew Heymann, George Washington ‘08
Brett J. Kiah, Miami ‘09
Nicolaos L. Lemieux, Maine ‘09
Alyssa B. Martinez, Arizona ‘09
Laura A. Menendez, Drake ‘07
Kozue Mitsunari, Nevada - Las Vegas ‘08
Candice B. Randall, Oregon State ‘09
Kevin G. Sander, Fort Hays ‘08
June Thompson, Pittsburgh ‘07
Laura Turansky, Florida State ‘08
Luka Vidovic, California - Davis ‘09
Brian A. Waritay, Florida A&M ‘06
David Williams, California State - Fresno ‘08
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