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TKE Alumni Volunteer Academy
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity proudly announces the revival of the William V. Muse Alumni Volunteer Academy (AVA), a training academy unlike any other hosted by the Fraternity. Named for Frater William V. Muse (Epsilon-Upsilon, Northwestern State University), esteemed Frater and former President of Auburn University, the AVA focuses on alumni skill development. It encompasses the “Fraternity for Life” motto, as it attracts post-collegiate members and continues their education in a new role at TKE.
With the TKE Leadership Academy, the Fraternity has aimed to continue the tradition of cultivating leaders by providing the tools and application of a solid portfolio of life skills in a controlled environment. The National Founders are shown as the prime examples of leadership styles to challenge the current process and inspire our members to have a shared vision for the future vitality of the Fraternity.
Frater Muse once said, “There is nothing on a university campus that presents as significant an opportunity for leadership development, character formation, and the cultivation of skills that will be important in career advancement as does membership and active participation in college fraternal organizations. One has opportunities to become both a leader, as well as an effective follower or team member…When experienced to its fullest, there is hardly any better preparation for the challenges of life after graduation.”
The AVA aims to cultivate and develop emerging alumni leaders within the Fraternity. The weekend-long, multi-faceted training program will allow participants the opportunity to recommit to their Bond by being engaged and equipped to give back.
The curriculum will encompass a variety of topics such as facilitation skills, chapter visit how-to’s, utilizing resources provided by the International Headquarters, partnerships in TKE such as M.A.D.D. and White Ribbon Campaign, and cultivating an effective relationship with campus professionals.
“We want to provide volunteers with a ‘tool box’ of life-skills to develop stronger men in the Fraternity,” said TKE Vice President for Fraternal Services Frater John Deckard (Grand Chapter). “In addition we will arm these volunteers with functioning sets of institutional and operational knowledge for working with collegiate chapters, university and college campuses, and the Fraternity at large.”
Participants will not only have the opportunity for fellowship with other Fraters, but also reconnect with a sense of purpose in the TKE Nation.
Do you know a Frater that would benefit from the TKE Alumni Volunteer Academy?
Complete this nomination form and we will Email him an application.
Date & Location
This year’s ALA will be hosted in Indianapolis, IN.The 2008 William V. Muse Alumni Leadership Academy will take place
Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3 2008.
Cost
Once selected to attend, participants are responsible for travel to and from the AVA. A travel stipend will be available to participants based on need. All meals, lodging, and materials will be covered by the Fraternity.Eligibility
Any Alumni member in good standing with the Grand Chapter. Target audience: Province Advisors & Chapter Advisors with less than 3 years of service; Alumni under 30 not currently serving in a volunteer staff role; Grand Province Advisors with 2 years or less of service. The applicant must be available to attend entire Alumni Volunteer Academy.Selection Process
Any Teke may individually apply or be nominated for academy participation. The selection process determines participants for attendance, based upon eligibility and completeness of application.Apply
Please click here to complete the online application for applying to the Alumni Volunteer Academy.The deadline for submitting all materials is July 1, 2008.