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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 with
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
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.
CREED
Alpha Kappa Psi recognizes that
We live in deeds, not years;
In thought, not breath;
In service, not in figures on the dial.
We count time by heart throbs,
When they beat for God, for man, for duty.
He lives most who thinks most,
Is noblest, acts the best. |
