Our History
The Beta Iota Chapter at the University at Buffalo is a highly prestigious organization that was chartered in 1931 and re-chartered in 2005. The Beta Iota Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi consists of the utmost elite individuals who strive for excellence in building brotherhood, achieving academic excellence, providing community services, and becoming future business leaders. Like many businesses, the Beta Iota Chapter is comprised of different committees that fit its members’ interests. These committees strive to learn and teach one another tools that are essential for success.
Quick Facts
- Alpha Kappa Psi was originally founded at New York University in 1904 by the Brooklyn Four
- There are currently 230 active chapters, including 1 in the United Kingdom and 2 in Canada
- We have more than 240,000 members world-wide
- The Beta Iota Chapter was founded in 1931 and re-founded in 2005
- We are open to all majors
- We adhere by five core values: Brotherhood, Unity, Integrity, Service and Knowledge
Core Values
In developing principled business leaders, Alpha Kappa Psi adheres to these lifetime values:
|
Trust, respect, cooperation, companionship and aid to brothers is the expected norm
|
Education and experience is emphasized and shared
|
All actions, whether in business or in life, are guided by honesty, ethics and fairness
|
Sharing of time, talent and treasure with society and with our fraternity is a priority
|
A common understanding of our vision and values that transcends chapter, generation and profession is utilized to anticipate and create the future
|
Guiding Principles
Building Brotherhood - The esoteric quality we call "Brotherhood” is of vital importance though difficult to define. Our members, from the day they become brothers until the end of their lives, foster a great love of the fraternity and a fondness for brother members. While brotherhood manifests itself in a multitude of ways, at its center is a sense of duty and respect for both the fraternity and individual members. All activities and decisions that involve the fraternity are guided by a sense of stewardship and selflessness. Members are anchored by the need to do what is in the best interest of the fraternity as a whole and are not swayed by individual self-interest.
Lifelong Learning - College is merely the beginning of business education. Our members share their knowledge and experiences openly with the people they work with, regardless of rank or position. In addition, they seek out opportunities to share their real-world experience with brother members, and in doing so they enhance the lifelong learning of those members.
High Ethical Standards - While the business world offers many opportunities for success and advancement, it also requires us to make decisions about how we succeed. Our members understand the importance of making decisions and conducting business in a way that takes into account both legal and ethical considerations. Our members serve as role models through their consistently fair and ethical conduct.
Improving Communities - Much is expected of those to whom much is given. Business professionals who seek to improve the communities in which they do business improve lives and develop goodwill. Our members actively give back to their communities through volunteer activities and monetary support.
Enhancing the Fraternity for Life - College chapters serve as living laboratories for classroom concepts and professional conduct. In turn, lessons learned in the fraternity prepare members for success in the business world. Because they recognize the value and importance of our Fraternity, our members are united in their passion to build a legacy for the future. They support the fraternity through volunteer leadership and monetary gifts.
Lifelong Learning - College is merely the beginning of business education. Our members share their knowledge and experiences openly with the people they work with, regardless of rank or position. In addition, they seek out opportunities to share their real-world experience with brother members, and in doing so they enhance the lifelong learning of those members.
High Ethical Standards - While the business world offers many opportunities for success and advancement, it also requires us to make decisions about how we succeed. Our members understand the importance of making decisions and conducting business in a way that takes into account both legal and ethical considerations. Our members serve as role models through their consistently fair and ethical conduct.
Improving Communities - Much is expected of those to whom much is given. Business professionals who seek to improve the communities in which they do business improve lives and develop goodwill. Our members actively give back to their communities through volunteer activities and monetary support.
Enhancing the Fraternity for Life - College chapters serve as living laboratories for classroom concepts and professional conduct. In turn, lessons learned in the fraternity prepare members for success in the business world. Because they recognize the value and importance of our Fraternity, our members are united in their passion to build a legacy for the future. They support the fraternity through volunteer leadership and monetary gifts.
