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2025 Graduate Advisor Certification Expiration Update
2025 Graduate Advisor Certification Expiration Update
The Constitution and Bylaws Article III, Section 23 was amended during the 2024 Boule to require "Boule attendance" as a Graduate Advisor (GA) certification qualification. Given the additional requirement for Boule attendance, many sorors whose certification ends December 31, 2025, will be unable to recertify because the next Boule occurs in July 2026.
To mitigate this issue, the Directorate approved extending the 2025 GA certification deadline to December 2026 to permit impacted 2025 certification sorors an opportunity to recertify at the 2026 Boule without a lapse in certification. This extension only covers sorors currently GA certified with a December 2025 deadline. It does not cover sorors who have never been certified, those with a lapsed certification, or those whose certification expires in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does the Extension apply to sorors with lapsed certification from 2023 or 2024? NO. These sorors had certification eligibility access under the old qualifications and must now qualify under the new requirements.
Will the 2025 sorors who have not gone to the last two Boules be able to apply for recertification in 2025? NO. However, these sorors will be able to apply for recertification in 2026 without a lapse in certification.
Will the 2025 sorors who have not gone to the last two Boules be able to apply for recertification at 2026 Boule? YES. If so, how? The 2026 GAC Training applications will have space to indicate pending Boule attendance.
Will the 2025 sorors who have not gone to the last two Boules be able to apply for recertification at 2026 Regional Conferences? NO. These sorors may recertify at the 2026 Boule.
Does the Extension apply to 2026 sorors who must recertify in 2026? NO. These sorors must be eligible under the new qualifications and will have the opportunity to attend 2026 Boule.
I am a 2025 certified GA who has registered to recertify at my 2025 Regional Conference. May I now withdraw my application, receive a refund, and recertify at another time? NO. All 2025 Regional Conference applications were due on February 15th and are currently under review for eligibility to recertify. You will receive a refund only if you are ineligible to recertify.
Soror, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sisterly,
Soror Anika Wilson Starling
Mid-Western Regional Director
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international news
2025 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration for our 2025 Leadership Seminar: "Pathways to Soar: Unlocking Impactful Leadership” is officially open. We will convene July 10-13, 2025, in Anaheim, California, for a fulfilling and dynamic seminar designed to meet your goals and allow you to enhance your personal, professional, and sorority leadership.
A few registration reminders:
For questions about your registration, please click on the Contact Us button in the top navigation bar of the registration site.
We strongly encourage you to download the Registration Book and review all information before registering.
Sorors must select all activities you plan to attend during the registration process including AKA® in the Park: A Disneyland Resort® Twilight Experience, workshops, certifications, networking sessions, gatherings/mixer, and all other activities.
Housing options are only available once your registration is complete. Return to the SUMMARY page, scroll down, and then click on Request Housing to access housing options. If the hotel that you selected does not have the dates available, please select another hotel or enter alternative dates.
Make sure your membership profile is accurate. You may be asked to verify your email address. A verification code will be sent to the email address in your profile. If you do not receive the code, check your spam folder. Also, ensure this email address, support@leadership.email, is marked as a safe sender in your contacts.
mid-western Region events
mid-western Region events
MOTIVATIONAL mONDAYS: Perks for prayer
MOTIVATIONAL mONDAYS: Perks for prayer
Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. CST
Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799 US
Meeting ID: 883 6172 6935, Passcode: 961893
Click here to submit your prayer requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7OXQJuiVgrzO1VoHGKFfQgg_Szo4JzQNNx1zl1SdtKAdf8w/viewform
mid-western Region news
mid-western Region news
mental health awareness month
mental health awareness month
Sorors,
As we honor Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s take a moment to prioritize the well-being of our minds and spirits. Mental health is just as vital as physical health, yet it's often overlooked or pushed aside in the name of productivity and service.
In our roles as leaders, caregivers, and trailblazers, we carry much—but we must remember that strength also means knowing when to rest, reflect, and seek support. Whether it's through prayer, therapy, community, or simply quiet time, tending to your mental health is an act of self-love and empowerment.
Let’s continue to break the stigma by talking openly, checking on one another, and normalizing mental wellness in our circles. When we care for ourselves, we show up stronger—for our families, our communities, and each other.
Be kind to your mind this month and beyond.
In sisterhood and support,
Your Health & Wellness Committee
Pink Print Connection: Sisters in Career Success is Now Live!
Pink Print Connection: Sisters in Career Success is Now Live!
Are you currently exploring new career opportunities or considering a career change? Whether you're actively job hunting or just starting to explore your options, the Pink Print Connection: Sisters in Career Success LinkedIn group is the perfect place to connect! Join us to search for job openings, share your own opportunities, and access a wealth of career search resources. Let’s work together to make your next career move a success!
Request to join here.
Gayle P. Miles Scott
Former Supreme Tamiouchos
Ivy Beyond the Wall
let's do it again!
let's do it again!
The theme of the 95th Mid-Western Regional Conference was “The Pink Print Relays: On Track to Soar”. During the First Plenary Session, Madam Regional Director announced that all Former Mid-Western Regional Directors that have an endowment have been fully endowed. However, we have one endowment that has not been met: Soror Gayle P. Miles Scott, Former Supreme Tamiouchos.
Sorors, we have received the charge, and it is time to carry the baton. $15,209.29 is needed to endow the Gayle P. Miles Scott Endowment. If at least 800 sorors can commit to giving $19.08, we can endow Soror Gayle’s fund.
Click here to donate $19.08:
Mid-western region sisterhood
Mid-western region sisterhood
Mid-Western Region Monthly Sisterly Spotlight
Mid-Western Region Monthly Sisterly Spotlight
Soror Dion'Trae Hayes
soror Dion'trae hayes
soror Dion'trae hayes
This month, we are shining a spotlight on Soror Dion’trae Hayes. In every interaction and endeavor, Soror Dion’trae embodies the spirit, values, and sisterhood that make Alpha Kappa Alpha so special.
Serving as the Mid-Western Region General Member Liaison, she is the kind of person who makes everyone feel seen, supported, and cared for. She is always the first to offer a helping hand, a listening ear, or a comforting word. Whether you’re having a rough day or just need a little encouragement, you can count on her to be there — no questions asked, no spotlight needed. She gives her time, energy, and heart so freely, and she does it all with a spirit of grace and humility that is truly inspiring.
What sets her apart is not just her kindness, but the consistency with which she shows up for others. Her selflessness and genuine care for others create a ripple effect that makes all of us better.
She works tirelessly behind the scenes, often without recognition, and does it all with humility and grace. As a team player, she listens attentively, collaborates thoughtfully, and never hesitates to put the needs of the group above her own.
It is people like Soror Dion’trae who keep the heart of our sorority beating strong. She lives our values every day.
Do you want to shine a light on a soror who may not always be publicly recognized but exemplifies kindness, compassion, care, and a nurturing spirit in all they do? If so, submit your nomination by completing the Sisterly Spotlight Form. Please ensure the form is fully completed before submission. The committee will carefully review all nominations for accuracy. Eligible names will be entered into a monthly lottery, and one soror will be selected each month. General members' names are welcomed, as well. The selected soror and her sisterly acts will be submitted to Madam Regional Director for approval before being celebrated on social media. While a soror may be nominated multiple times, she can win only once per year. Photos are highly encouraged but not required.
Key Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by the 15th of each month.
our ivies
our ivies
IBTW Submissions
IBTW Submissions
To ensure we capture all sorors that have now become an Ivy Beyond the Wall, a submission link has been created for ease of reporting. Ivy Beyond the Wall submissions should be provided by the Chapter Basilei as soon as the chapter is notified. Forms will be accepted for all sorors who have become an Ivy Beyond the Wall from the end of the 2024 Mid-Western Regional Conference through the end of the year.
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