KAPPA SIGMA EPSILON: Leaders of Tomorrow

Written by Shaheim Green

Greek Life at Alfred State College

Greek life at Alfred State College is a network for students to connect with organizations best suited for fostering their personal development and aspirations that will last a lifetime. Despite the various misconceptions about Greeks, joining Greek life is an opportunity for students to become campus leaders and grow as individuals. Joining Greek life unlocks new opportunities for on-campus and off-campus engagement. Greeks at Alfred State has taken on countless initiatives that promote various causes that are important to them in the form of different philanthropies.

The Greek Senate is constantly creating events and initiatives that reflect the best interests of the Greek community and the college. The Greek Senate recently added the position of Diversity Chairman, illuminating the Greek Community’s forward-thinking and devotion to diversity and inclusion. The Greek Community gives back to the community of Alfred through various community service events on campus and off, such as town cleanups, Canned food drives, etc. Greeks proudly serve as role models on campus for Scholarship, Community, Philanthropy, and for maintaining friendly and respectful connections with other campus organizations. Greeks at Alfred State are hardworking and devoted students that aim for success in their fields of study, for the community, and to the houses in which they have pledged.

Impact at Alfred State College

Leadership, Missions, and Philanthropies

           Kappa Sigma Epsilon is a Greek Organization that is founded on values of Unity, Trust, and Tradition.  The members of this organization view themselves not as individuals but rather as one unit, one heart, one organization that works together towards common personal and organizational goals. The trust that we have developed with one another has allowed us to have faith that we will cover each other’s blind spots and bring out the best in one another. The traditions that we hold as our compass, remind us of the organization we love and why we wear these letters in the first place. The best part about Kappa is the fact that no brother is exactly the same. We acknowledge that each and every one of us is different in our experiences and perspectives and we use those diverse perspectives and differences to enhance our organization and the overall climate of the organization. Diversity plays an essential role in Kappa because we believe that diversity is an asset and furthermore the key to staying competitive in an institution where we are often encouraged to unite with other students to establish meaningful connections, and that’s what we’ve done here. In this organization, the word “brother” goes beyond a blood bond; it is a commitment to stay unified in our effects to protect our Organization and one another.

             Our two philanthropies—Teach Impact Empower and LUNGevity—has the potential to shape the experience of students preparing for their post-graduate careers and change the lives of those battling lung cancer worldwide. Our philanthropy T.I.E. was developed by a member of  the organization, Jerome Thomas, as a way to promote community outreach and designed to “teach individuals the importance of taking charge of their actions in order to positively impact their future, while empowering them to be optimistic and to create habits that will ensure success.” Our goal through T.I.E. we aim to prepare students for their post-graduate careers by helping them to create or improve resumes and by providing professional attire. We have also been working on various seminars to teach young individuals the importance of professionalism. Through our philanthropy LUNGevity, we raise money for a worldwide campaign against lung cancer and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges that have arisen from the worldwide pandemic this semester, Kappa Sigma Epsilon is devoted now more than ever, to support members of the college and community at large.