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Once a member of Kappa Alpha Order is inducted into a crusade chapter, he will immediately begin his journey through The Crusade. This program is divided into four phases of learning and growth. The first phase, Voyage for Brotherhood is sequentially followed by Honor Bound, Quest for Leadership and The Journey Beyond. Phases II - IV correspond with the member's year in school. In the event that sophomore or junior completes Phase I, it is best left up to that individual to choose which phase he'll go through next.

Phase I - Voyage of Brotherhood - Freshmen
In order to complete the first phase of The Crusade, a participant must complete a number of expectations broken up into individual, Kappa Alpha Order and Community categories. As an individual, the member must:

• Maintain a semester or quarterly GPA of at least 2.8
• Implement a personal goal sheet
• Prepare a personal budget

As an ambassador of the Kappa Alpha Order, the member must:

• Participate in a session outlining The Crusade program and related expectations
• Actively participate in their chapter's New Member Education Program, meeting all requirements contained therein.
• Participate in a recruitment workshop
• Attend a non-alcoholic brotherhood-building retreat with other new members of that chapter
• Participate in a post-initiation workshop to review and discuss the customs of the Order
• Join a chapter committee
• Attend 80% of all chapter functions

As an ambassador of their community, the member must:

• Participate in a KA sponsored community service event
• Join another campus organization

Phase II - Honor Bound - Sophomore
Honor Bound primarily focuses on the values, ethics and honor in a member's own life, as well as his responsibility to his community and Kappa Alpha Order. This phase will teach members about the importance of setting and reaching their goals, encourage them to serve KA through holding an office of committee chair position and participate in community service. As an individual, the member must:

• Maintain a semester or quarterly GPA of at least 2.8
• Complete one project related to the laws and customs of the Order (see council of Honor Guidebook)
• Implement a personal goal sheet
• Complete the self-evaluation - Making Values Choices
• Attend two presentations relevant to the laws and customs of the Order, or values and ethics

As an ambassador of the Kappa Alpha Order, the member must:

• Attend 80% of all chapter functions
• Successfully complete your chapter's Council of Honor Program (see COH Guide)
• Implement ethics or values-group exercises
• Assist in the review of your chapter's Code of Conduct
• Hold an office, chair a committee, or actively serve on a committee within KA
• Participate in a minimum of two group exercises regarding values and ethics.

As an ambassador of their community, the member must:

• Complete 33 hours of community service
• Continue to be actively involved in at least one campus organization
• Assist in the organization of one fund-raising event or community service event

Phase III - Quest for Leadership - Junior
As the member progresses through Phase III, the Quest for Leadership, they will study and learn what it takes to be a leader. They will read and study the attributes of leadership and present what they've learned before their phase group. They will attend presentations about leadership and social issues in today's culture. As an individual, a member must:

• Maintain a semester or quarterly GPA of 2.8
• Set goals pertaining to academics, personal finances, and physical fitness, etc., while documenting them in their planner
• Implement a personal goal sheet
• Attend Province Council
• Complete a leadership style self-assessment (The Leadership Challenge, Human Synergistics LSI, Myers-Briggs, etc…)
• Read one book on leadership
• (Optional) - Complete a resume and mock interview. (This can be done in Phase III instead of Phase IV if it proves more beneficial to their personal initiatives.)

As an ambassador of the Kappa Alpha Order, the member must:

• Attend 80% of all chapter functions
• Assist in organizing one project benefiting MDA
• Assist in the organization of one experiential learning activity for your chapter
• Participate in at least three scenario based learning discussions
• Present a short synopsis of your leadership book to your phase group
• Address a social issue within your phase group
• Attend province council if you have not previously done so
• Continue to hold a leadership position within KA (committee member, committee chair, officer)

As an ambassador of their community, a member must:

• Complete 33 hours of community service before the end of Phase III
• Participate in a weekend long leadership retreat or leadership institute (Examples include SEIFC, UIFI, and other state or school sponsored leadership schools. Contact the national office or see your Greek Advisor for further suggestions.)
• Hold leadership role in university organization, outside of KA
• Attend one IFC or SGA meeting

Phase IV - The Journey Beyond - Senior
The final phase of The Crusade is structured so that members gain the necessary skills to begin careers beyond college. They will develop a resume, or complete graduate/law school applications. During this phase, each member will be required to understand the importance of post-graduation involvement with Kappa Alpha. As an individual, this member must:

• Maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.8
• Develop a resume or complete a model graduate/law school application, or write a short article outlining their accomplishments throughout college
• Address career-related topics within your phase groups

As an ambassador of the Kappa Alpha Order, the member must:

• Attend 80% of all chapter functions
• Attend a meeting with the university's Career Services Office to cover the following sessions on resume writing, interviewing techniques, internships, networking organizations and career development
• Attend a presentation with the alumni office of your university/college to transition into an alumnus
• Attend an alumni presentation - "KA for Life" - the importance of involvement after graduation
• Attend a Personal Finances session covering topics including banking, credit, insurance, investments, retirement planning, etc.
• Attend a session led by alumni focused on the importance of the following in the workplace: ethics, professionalism, etiquette, charitable giving and community service, etc.
• Host a networking reception for members and alumni
• Continue to hold a leadership role with KA

As an ambassador of the community, a member must:

• Participate in 33 hours of community service outside of KA
• Remain active in a university organization outside of KA
• Attend a city council meeting or an open session of court
• Register to vote