ABOUT US
Alpha Kappa Psi
The Beginning
Alpha Kappa Psi was founded in 1904 at New York University by Howard M. Jefferson, Frederic R. Leach, Nathan Lane, Jr., and George L. Bergen--better known as the "Brooklyn Four'--on the principles of promoting institutions of business education, developing future leaders and fostering appreciation for higher ideals in business. The organization was incorporated on May 20, 1905 and is currently headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today, the fraternity has grown to become the oldest and largest professional business fraternity in the world. With nearly 240,000 initiated members and more than 200 chapters, it is among the 20 largest college fraternities holding chapters in not only the United States but also Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates. Alpha Kappa Psi was originally only for male business students, but after the Board of Directors voted, August 7, 1976, women were allowed to be admitted into the fraternity. The men and women of AKPsi reflect the world’s diversity and are united by a common interest in business and leadership. Learn more about what makes our Fraternity's history and how we came to be.
FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Callarman (aka Dr. C) was initiated into Alpha Kappa Psi in 1962 at West Texas State University (WTSU, now West Texas A&M University). Through ROTC, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. He received an educational deferment from the military to pursue his MBA and Ph.D. at Arizona State University. Following the Ph.D. program, Dr. C served 18 months on active duty, exiting as a Captain. He immediately joined the faculty at Florida Technological University (now the University of Central Florida) in January 1972.
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In 1992, Dr. C became the Faculty Advisor for Nu Chi. Though he officially retired in 2005, he was designated an Associate Professor Emeritus and continues to serve the chapter. Due to his devoted passion to the fraternity, he served as the Central Florida Sectional Director for two years and didn’t stop there. Dr. C currently holds a position on the Board of Directors for Alpha Kappa Psi in which he oversees national decisions affecting hundreds of chapters. Dr. C was awarded the Silver Distinguished Award – Second Degree in 2009.
Dr. Callarman’s Alpha Kappa Psi family extends into his personal family as well. His father, previous Dean of the School of Business at WTSU, is a Brother of Alpha Kappa Psi. His youngest brother Tom, faculty member at the China European International Business School in Shanghai, is also a Brother of Alpha Kappa Psi.
His daughter and two granddaughters live in Myrtle Beach, SC and his son lives in the Orlando area. In addition to AKPsi, Dr. C serves on two other boards, coaches two youth soccer teams, counsels the youth at his church, and avidly reads at least two novels a week.
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
President of Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed fraternity dedicated to fostering leadership, professional development, and a sense of community, Takerah Prince shoulders a multitude of responsibilities. Takerah serves as the visionary leader, guiding the fraternity towards its mission and values. They are responsible for orchestrating and presiding over chapter meetings, ensuring open communication among members, and making strategic decisions that align with the organization's goals.
COMPANIES WE WORK FOR
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