Chapter-to-Chapter Connections


It's easier than ever for Alpha Chi chapters to reach out to another nearby chapter or even to a chapter a few states away to collaborate on events and activities! Let's boost our unity this year and enhance the value of our membership by collaborating with other chapters beyond the annual convention. We want you to network, mentor, and create events with fellow Alpha Chi members and advisors across the nation. Here are a few jumping off points:

  • Participate in nearby chapters' events (for a start, attend each other's induction ceremony).
  • Mentor another chapter in your region.
  • Organize joint activities with neighboring chapters (see examples here).
  • Host virtual academic, social, or service events for regional or national sharing (see below).

 

2024-25 Chapter Enrichment Initiative: Alpha Chi Unite!

Alpha Chi's Chapter Enrichment Committee invites your chapter to reach out this year and engage in programming that enhances the broader Alpha Chi community beyond your local group. This could be in one of three ways:

  1. Host a Chapters Connect event – Host and share a virtual event for national member participation. It could be a presentation, an event that you stream, a panel discussion, a group academic or social meet-up, a collaborative conversation, or whatever else you might dream up. Add it to the national calendar and get help promoting your event by submitting this form to the National Office.
  2. Collaborate with Neighbors – Arrange a face-to-face event with people from nearby chapters. Host a multi-campus scholar event, shared field trip, networking event, convention dress rehearsal, or convention watch party. Attend another chapter’s induction. Engage in collaborative research or a shared service project initiative or meetup. We look forward to hearing about what you did, and might share it in a newsletter or on our social media.
  3. Mentor New Chapters – Reach out to friends and colleagues at nearby institutions that do not yet have an Alpha Chi chapter, and encourage them to start one. With the help of the National Office, guide them in forming a chapter and help them get it off the ground. Show them the benefits of Alpha Chi and help us to grow!

Let’s build bridges and enhance the Alpha Chi experience for us all!

Here are just a few ideas to spark your creativity:

  • Academic presentations or student showcases
  • Speakers on common-interest issues
  • DEIB workshops
  • Grad school or resume-writing workshops
  • Roundtable discussions on new member engagement
  • Interactive, skill-building activities
  • Recreational/social events (game night, trivia contest)
  • Collaborative regional service initiatives
Alpha Chi members assemble care packages for a chapter's service project.

If you're ready to collaborate with or offer your programs to other chapter members, share this message with your chapter and start planning your event. If you need the contact information for an active chapter near your college or other colleges in your region, call 800-477-4225 and let the national office staff help you with those connections.

With enough lead time, we can also help with communicating and publicizing your event regionally or even nationally. If you need other help or have more questions, reach out to office@alphachihonor.org. We'll make sure your email reaches Dr. Steve Hoekstra, Chair of Alpha Chi's Chapter Enrichment Committee.

Don't forget, many of these events could qualify for national funding through our Chapter Activity Grant program!