Changes

After installing an official DEI officer in 2020, we pushed our initiatives to become a more inclusive and diverse chapter even further in 2021. We added a DEI committee where both active and new members worked with our officer to develop individualized DEI immersion projects. We also engaged in introductory IGNITE VU diversity training and attended immersive speaker events. In fact, during one chapter meeting we were lucky to host Princeton History Professor Kevin Kruse for a Civil Rights History Discussion and Q&A over Zoom.

'''Operating in a Pandemic'''

During a year that brought unprecedented challenges, we navigated a recruitment process entirely online, but were able to welcome an amazing class of new women and establish strong sisterhood. However, we also found ways to connect in person while maintaining safe distance. On Valentine's Day, the Nashville Alumnae Association dropped off goody bags filled with owl cookies and candy for all of the new members, welcoming them to Kappa and had treats for the active members too! When regulations changed in the fall, we held a Professional Development Day where members could take headshots and sit in on a LinkedIn workshop. With the lifting of social distancing we were also able to attend football games, welcome 4 new members through an in-person COB recruitment process, and hold our annual fall formal: Kappa Glow!

----------------