ΚΚΨ 2025 Campaign Guidelines

CAMPAIGNING GUIDELINES

For Candidates for Kappa Kappa Psi National Office – 2025

Pursuant to the Kappa Kappa Psi National Constitution, the following guidelines for campaigning are hereby disseminated to candidates for National Office and to the general membership of Kappa Kappa Psi. While the Constitution does not provide any specific authority regarding enforcement of these guidelines, the Committee on Nominations reserves the right to consider compliance with these guidelines in its deliberations on the qualifications of candidates and in the determination of the slate.

General

  1. All candidates deemed constitutionally qualified by the Nominations Committee shall have the information and materials initially submitted on behalf of their candidacy posted on the National Convention website. National Headquarters staff and the National Communications Team, in conjunction with the Nominations Committee, will announce and publicize this posting to all candidates and members of Kappa Kappa Psi.
  2. All candidates are expected to follow the policies and procedures of Kappa Kappa Psi. They will conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with the purposes and values of the fraternity. Candidates will uphold the oath all brothers bind themselves to through our ritual and are expected to treat all brothers with respect. 
  3. Each constitutionally qualified candidate is invited to submit a video promo to be posted to the National Convention Website, and shared on official social media channels for Kappa Kappa Psi. National Headquarters staff and the Communications Team, in conjunction with the Nominations Committee, will announce and publicize this posting to members of Kappa Kappa Psi. Videos should be 3-5 minutes in length and address the following:
    1. An introduction that includes your name, chapter and college of initiation, and the position you are seeking. 
    2.  A summary of your platform and reason for seeking office.
    3. A summary of relevant professional and fraternity experiences that relate to the position you are seeking.

Video format and submission details will be set by the National Headquarters and Communications team.

District Conventions, Meetings, and Events Protocol for 2025

  • Candidates are able to interact with the district conventions at the discretion of the District Council and Governors.  No candidate is to directly seek time at a convention or meeting. 
  • All eligible candidates, even those not in attendance, will be introduced at District Conventions during the national town hall. 
  • The National HQ will be responsible for producing web accessible information for each candidate which shall be the official content that is posted on the National Website, the National Convention Website, and any place else determined suitable by the National Committee on Nominations or the National Council.  This website shall contain all appropriate materials you have submitted to the committee along with any official communication activities produced through the committee (Podcasts, Zoom Sessions etc.)  
  • The National Committee on Nominations will facilitate at least 1 and no more than 2 Zoom interviews per candidate for slating purposes. These interviews will be recorded and only viewed by the committee for slating. 
  • You are welcome to interact with brothers and chapters outside of district conventions if you are invited to participate in an event such as a chapter meeting. However, candidates should not schedule or host individual meet and greets, zoom, or teleconference sessions. 
  • The use of social media is allowed, although when using pictures taken with Brothers or tagging Brothers in a post related to your campaign, you must get their consent first. Examples of past uses of social media include:
    • The creation of a social media page specifically for your candidacy
    • Using your personal social media page to share information about your candidacy
    • Publicly commenting and interacting with chapters’ social media pages from your personal and/or candidacy-specific account
  • Candidates that are currently among the National Leadership may not campaign at a district meeting in a manner that is not afforded to other candidates.  Performing your job as a committee advisor, in a way assigned or asked by the district council,  or in the Town Hall is not construed by the committee as being a campaign activity.  
  • The Nominations Committee deliberations are confidential. Neither candidates nor committee members should discuss the deliberations process in any respect. Candidates should not approach committee members about the process or next steps. All fraternity members will receive information on the candidates and the process prior to the National Convention as outlined in the Kappa Kappa Psi National Constitution, and consistent with these guidelines (see above). 
  • Any and all questions about the process should be sent to the Nominations Committee Chair, Adam Cantley. If any candidate, committee member, or brother has a concern during the convention season, they should reach out to Nominations Committee Chair Adam Cantley and National President Bang Co.
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