JUNIOR GRAND VICE POLEMARCH'S MESSAGE
Brothers:
I t is with great humility and sincer- ity that I address you for this winter edition of The Kappa Alpha Psi ® Journal . Since our election into office, the undergraduate members of the Board of Directors have swiftly mobilized to make an impact on our collegiate community; however, for the sake of this letter I would like to focus on our efforts with the Greeks Learning to Avoid Debt (GLAD) Program as well as our takeaways from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Conference. The GLAD program is a national initia- tive equipping our undergraduates with priceless wealth management informa- tion as well as seeking to educate local communities and college campuses on the importance of maintaining a debt free life. The average college student graduates with over $30,000 in debt, immediately creating setback in their trajectory towards financial success and security. Further, specifically in the Black community, unfortunately
the tools of financial literacy are rarely taught, building an even greater barrier to overcome in the journey towards financial freedom. In this, the GLAD program serves as an essential resource for our undergraduates in equipping them with the knowledge to overcome these formidable obstacles and create a life unencumbered by financial insecu- rity. Moving forward, the AFA conference was an incredible opportunity for Greek advisors throughout the country to connect with each other, learn tools for successful advising, and to meet some of the undergraduates who’s lives they impact daily. An essential key to the success of any undergraduate chapter is effective advising from a committed chapter advi- sor. The role of an advisor is crucial in all facets of a chapter’s operations and it is a role that does not go unnoticed.
of all advisors throughout the country, without your diligence the success of our undergraduate chapters would not be possible. However, while I thank you for your efforts, there is always room to improve and continue to achieve in your advisory role. As we enter into a new phase of our country and fraternity, you’re role in leading our undergradu- ates has only grown in importance. I beseech each of your advisors to continue to focus diligently on the well being of each of your chapters, and to offer an auxiliary hand to our collegiate members who work hard in their classes as well as in our fraternity. Brothers, it is an honor and a privilege to address you all, I look forward to the continued success of our fraternity from coast to coast.
Yours in the Bond, Evan R. Jackson Junior Grand Vice Polemarch
I offer a sincere thank you to the work
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