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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black sorority dedicated to empowering women through leadership, academic excellence, and community service.

As part of the first Greek-lettered sorority founded by African American college women, the UT Knoxville chapter upholds a legacy of sisterhood and social impact. Members focus on philanthropy in areas like education, health, economic empowerment, and social justice. They organize service projects, outreach programs, and campus events to uplift underserved communities. In addition to service, members strive for academic success, personal growth, and leadership. AKA looks to make a lasting impact on the university and beyond.

 

Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville smiling for a group photo at a National Pan-Hellenic event. They are holding up their various hand signs and wearing their pink and green Greek lettered t-shirts.


Chapter Name: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Designation: Zeta Delta Chapter

Nickname: AKA

Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green

Symbols/Mascots: Ivy Leaf and Tea Rose

Call: Skee Wee

National Founding: January 15, 1908 at Howard

UT Founding: 1970

Standing at UT: Good Standing: Three Star

Chapter GPA: 3.49

President: Jada Walker


Standards of Fraternal Excellence

Standing: Three-Star Chapter 94/100

Health and Safety Summit, Greek Leadership Summit, Bystander Intervention Workshop, Chapter Officer Workshops, Cross Council Exchange, New Member Health and Safety Module, Headquarters Program(s), Risk Management Program, DEI Program, Program with another chapter from another council, & program with another Registered Student Organization or Department.

Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5.

Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing

Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:

2023 Service Hours Per Member: 24.16 hours/member

2023 Philanthropic Donations: Goods donated

Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.