The Chapter Programs of Kappa Epsilon Lambda
Kappa Epsilon Lambda is a steady provider of the four major national programs of our great fraternity: Project Alpha, A Voteless People is a Hopeless People, Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College, and Brother’s Keeper. Through local implementations of these four national programs, we strive to guide the constituents of the county in a positive way by helping the youngest to the oldest live with pride and confidence and to be more productive people within their communities.
Alpha Academy
Leadership Development Institute (LDI)/Alpha Academy
The Foundation’s solution to aid young men in their development is our comprehensive mentoring program, Alpha Academy, which promotes continual involvement and communication to assist our mentees in becoming better citizens within their communities. Our primary focus is to encourage mentees to pursue post-secondary education, and our target audience is male youth of middle and high school ages 12-19 and grade levels 7-12.
Mentors serve as positive role models and meet with young men two Saturdays per month during the school year for 3-hour periods, and all of the learning is in support of fostering positive values, discipline, accountability, and an attitude towards self-development, high academic achievement, and ultimately, employment. This is accomplished through interactive activities with experienced facilitators and speakers, as well as engaging discussions about current events.
In addition to inspiring and motivating the youth to pursue higher educational goals and other types of post-secondary educational opportunities, the program also offers a variety of mentoring sessions on topics such as:
- The proper use of social media and developing time management skills in preparation for college and life;
- Financial literacy and entrepreneurship;
- Cultural awareness and Black History; and
- Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities.
Another objective of the program is to expand the mentees’ analytical, critical, and logical skills so that they will be able to engage in intelligent discussions and make better decisions for their lives. This is achieved through the implementation of the following 3 key youth mentoring components:
- Educational development,
- Employment readiness, and
- Leadership development.
Finally, the Alpha Academy offers opportunities for mentees to participate in a voluntary oratorical contest that allows them to sharpen their public speaking skills and to win prizes.
Alpha Academy Committee (alphaacademy@aphiakel.org)
- Chairman: Bro Kevin Glasper, Ph.D.
- Vice-Chairman: Bro Kevin Moore
- Director of Communications: Bro Lee Moten, Ph.D.
Download Alpha Academy Documents & Forms
College Fair
KEL College Fair Scholarship Recipient
Click here to register and get latest information on the 2022 KEL College Fair
As a part of the Fraternity’s “Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College” national program, the Brothers of Kappa Epsilon Lambda host one of the largest and most well-attended college fairs in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Working in conjunction with the Southern Maryland Technology and Recreation Complex (Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission), the Kappa Epsilon Lambda Education Foundation (KELEF), and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Eta Zeta Chapter at Bowie State University, KEL has put together a widely-recognized college fair which brings public and private institutions from across the country together to share key areas of their programs and admissions process to our local high school seniors and their parents.
Here are some things that make this college fair so dynamic:
- Free admission.
- Open to the public.
- Apple iPad giveaways.
- $2,000 scholarship raffle for a High School Senior (no essay, GPA, or residency requirements).
- Various colleges and universities, including private, public, faith-based, men-only, women-only, military academies, and historically black colleges and universities, have confirmed their participation year after year.
- Information on internship opportunities from various government agencies.
- Workshops on financial aid and panel discussion.
- On-site interviews with many of our participating institutions; and
- Attendees pursuing college are highly encouraged to dress to impress and bring their latest report card and SAT/ACT information.
Click Here For More Information on the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College National Program
College Fair Chairman: Bros Leon R. Reynolds & John E. Anderson, III
Community Service
Brother of Kappa Epsilon Lambda volunteering alongside the Lady Bison of the Howard University Women’s Basketball Team at the SHARE Food Network in Landover, Maryland
Kappa Epsilon Lambda is a fixture within Prince George’s County and hosts a variety of community service programs geared towards enriching the residents of our great county. These include:
- delivery of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Baskets to less fortunate families and/or elderly,
- participation in the March of Dimes: March for Babies Initiative,
- voter registration and participation in other political awareness forums, and
- a host of other community engagement programs and services.
Community Service Committee Chairmen: Bro Jeff D. Monroe
March of Dimes: March for Babies Committee Chairmen: Bro David C. Smith
Social Activities
Kappa Epsilon Lambda 2018 Christmas Party
Kappa Epsilon Lambda also stimulates its members through participation in various social events. These events provide a great opportunity for Brothers in the chapter to expand their social network with members of the community, other social and civic organizations, as well as other organizations affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Many of these are conducted annually and include:
- Christmas and Sweetheart/Valentine Socials
- Chocolate & Couture Fashion Show
- Black & Gold Ball
Social Committee Chairman: Bros Benjamin D. Watkins, III & Donterish “Tazz” Prayor
College Chapter Alumni Advisors
The Brothers of Kappa Epsilon Lambda and Eta Zeta.
As an alumni chapter, Kappa Epsilon Lambda serves as the alumni advising chapter to the College Brothers of the Eta Zeta (HZ) Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. seated at Bowie State University. We not only try to help in their matriculation but also provide guidance in their growth in Alphadom. The wisdom shared between the college and alumni brothers help them to graduate and then matriculate directly into alumni chapter life with the same energy and drive that only an Alpha man possesses.
College Chapter Alumni Advisors: Bro Christian Gant
MANLY DEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP, AND LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND.