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AKL (akl.org) is the official national website of Alpha Kappa Lambda, a college fraternity. The site serves as the central hub for the organization's undergraduate chapters, alumni members, and national operations. According to the site, AKL currently has 22 chapters, 849 undergraduate members, and 27,295 alumni members. If you are a prospective member, a current undergraduate, an alumnus looking to volunteer, or someone interested in starting a chapter, this site is the starting point for those processes.
What AKL is
Alpha Kappa Lambda is a fraternity with a national structure that includes:
- Undergraduate chapters at colleges and universities
- Alumni members who remain connected through volunteering, advising, and giving
- National operations, including a headquarters staff, a National Executive Council, and national events and programs
The site identifies its national philanthropies, including "These Hands Don't Hurt."
What you can do on akl.org
The site organizes its content around a few main audiences and tasks:
| Audience | What the site offers |
|---|---|
| Prospective members | "I'm Interested in Joining AKL" and recruiting information |
| Current undergraduates | Chapter standards, membership education, chapter operations, health and safety guidelines |
| Alumni | Volunteer and advising roles, an alumni information update form, and a way to recommend a potential member |
| Donors and supporters | Ways to give, planned giving, scholarships and grants, and the AKL Education Foundation |
| Those starting a chapter | "Start a Chapter of AKL," campus expansions, and chartering information |
National statistics and chapter directory
The homepage lists current national figures and a directory of chapters. Examples of listed chapters include:
- Alpha Zeta – Northwest Missouri State University
- Xi – Truman State University
- Gamma Alpha – University of Missouri
- Gamma Beta – University of Alabama
- Chi – California University of Pennsylvania
- Gamma Delta – University of Montevallo
Each chapter listing includes the chapter name, school, and officers such as president, treasurer, and recruitment chairman, along with a link to the chapter website.
Membership, dues, and policies
The site provides sections on national dues, fees, and insurance, as well as health and safety guidelines and policies. It also includes a chapter conduct history and a dashboard for requesting chapter statistics. These pages are aimed at undergraduates and chapter leaders who need to understand financial commitments and compliance requirements.
Giving and support
The AKL Education Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the organization. Its stated priorities are:
- Creating academic success
- Developing chapters
- Providing flexibility for the future
Ways to give include supporting the fraternity generally, supporting a specific chapter, planned giving, and scholarships and grants. There is also a chapter restricted fund and a grant request process. An AKL merchandise shop and a "Founders Rock Wine" offering are also listed.
Getting started
If you want to join, volunteer, or start a chapter, the site provides dedicated entry points:
- To join: "I'm Interested in Joining AKL"
- To volunteer or advise: "I'm Interested in Volunteering & Advising"
- To start a chapter: "Start a Chapter of AKL"
- To update your alumni information: the Alumni Information Update Form
The site also has a sign-in area called MYAKL and a donate option. Note that the site does not state whether these features are free or require payment; check the relevant page for current details.