1. National Programs

A. Go to High School Go To College

Purpose: The "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young African-American men, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate.

B. Project Alpha

Purpose: Project Alpha is a collaborative effort between the March of Dimes Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This program was developed to increase the knowledge of the African-American male of the consequences of teenage pregnancy from the male perspective. This program seeks to assist young men in developing an understanding of their role in preventing untimely pregnancies through responsible attitudes and behaviors.

The goals of Project Alpha are to:

• Reduce the rate of adolescent sex and pregnancy
• Stress the concept of abstinence as a personal choice while promoting the use of contraceptives to those that choose to be sexually active
• increase the knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body and the awareness of sexually transmitted diseases
• clarify and emphasize the roles and responsibilities of fatherhood
  
• reduce the rate of sexual abuse and violence among African-American teens

C. A Voteless People is a Hopeless People

The Mu Tau chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha continues its vigorous program to register and educate voters and get them to the voting polls on Election Day. The voter registration slogan developed by Alpha Phi Alpha in the 1930s continues to serve as a battle cry for the Fraternity's voter registration and education efforts. Yearly the chapter encourages people to regisiter to vote, in addition, they have programs about the pertinent issues, to let students know exactly why they should vote.

D. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America

The Mu Tau chapter ofAlpha Phi Alpha, along with two additional chapters from the Charlotte area were selected toparticipate in the first year of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America national partnership. After being interviewed a brother of the chapter is matched with a little brother. Enthused to make a difference in the youths of to say prior to matching, Beta Nu Lambda and Mu Tau organized a laser tag outing as well as Project Alpha with our potential little brothers. Several of Mu Tau's older brothers have participated in the big brothers program previous to this national partnership understanding the significance black men have to play in our communities.

Mu Tau Programs

A. Alpha Awarness Program

The purpose of this program is to enlighten and inform potential aspirants of the history and purpose of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The members of the Mu Tau Chapter at UNC Charlotte goals are to provide potential aspirants with the necessary information needed to obtain membership. The seminar is structured to first give honor and reverence to God in prayer, followed by the statement of the seminar's purpose. The potential aspirants are provided with the luxury of a brief history of the Mu Tau Chapter and the origin or Alpha Phi Alpha he the fraternity. The purpose of the fraternity is stated, as well as the national and local services programs. The membership requirements are discussed and in an open floor setting to entertain questionings and concerns of the potential aspirants. The "anti-hazing policy" is read and then discussed. The meeting concludes with a time of interaction between potential aspirants and brothers of he Mu Tau chapter witch includes refreshments and one on one dialogue.

B. Between the Sheets

This program encourages individuals to engage in an intellectual discussion on men/ women relationship in order to not only challenge the audience's mind but also to enlighten both males and females on how one another perceives the opposite sex. Also to make known the avenues through which beneficial information can be obtained in order to enhance their knowledge on sex.

C. Black Images in the Media

The purpose of Black Images in the Media is to encourage college students to discuss how African Americans are portrayed in our society through television, radio, newspapers, and through general conversation. Topics that are covered in the discussion are African Americans in politics, television (board casting and acting), law, medicine, sports, music, and film. Comparisons are made to past leaders and today's leaders and the media portrays them today.

D. Campus Appreciation Cookout

The Annual Campus Appreciation Cookout allows the Mu Tau Chapter to give something back to the campus. The chapter started this tradition in 1994 and it has grown every year. This past years Campus Appreciation Cookout included over $800.00 worth of food, a live DJ and tons of fun. The cook out is by far one of the biggest events hosted by any single Greek fraternity or sorority on campus. It not only attracts hundreds of people from the university it also gets visitors from across the North Carolina and even as a far as Atlanta, Georgia. Originally started as a social event the chapter decided to make it a fundraiser event, collecting donations for Sickle Cell and Leukemia research.

E. Demond Martin Oratorical Contest

Every year the Mu Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. holds an annual oratorical contest which displays and highlights some of UNC-Charlottes’s finest orators. This year our contest will be held on April 16, where we are looking forward to another major success. We would not only like to be enlightened, but uplifted by the professionalism and demeanor of each individual’s performance.

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F. Gospel Outreach

The Brothers of Mu Tau Chapter host its 7th annual Gospel Outreach for sickle-cell anemia and leukemia on February 8, 2001. The event includes gospel selections from various choirs in the Charlotte. Some performing groups in the past have been: Children of the Sun Cultural Choir, Johnson C. Smith Choir, Spirit of Faith, and Unlimited Praise. The offerings are collected are donated to for sickle-cell anemia foundation and leukemia research. The Program was and has always been looked at as one of the University's Favorite events. Not only is the Mu Tau Chapter working for physical, but also spiritual welfare of mankind.

G. Dr. Herman Thomas Scholarship

Every year the Mu Tau Chapter grants a scholarship to a deserving non-Greek male who possessed admirable characteristics and scholastic achievement. Every applicant is required to have a 2.5 GPA, in good standings with the university and write an essay that described what brotherhood meant to them. For more click the link below to go to the scholarship application page.

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H. INROADS: A Path To Success

INROADS is a program geared to help develop and place talented minorities in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership. In order to become a part of the INROADS program, minority students must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. Each year, the brothers of the Mu Tau chapter sponsor an information session concerning questions pertained to the INROADS program. During the program, the area director of INROADS comes out to the campus to talk and help recruit potential students who they make think would make a good intern with one of their prestigious corporate sponsors. Overall, most students who go through the INROADS program go on to have prosperous careers in corporate America.

I. Man Within Series

The Man Within is an on going speak out series that deals with issues that are important to men but are often overlooked, or hidden under pride, stereotypes and egos. The focus of the program is not necessarily to provide answers to the subject matter, but rather to stimulate questions and conversations that will provoke conscious thinking regarding manhood. This program allows men to speak freely about normally concealed issues while tearing down the macho barriers that we as men put up as a form of protection.

The ultimate goal of this program is to extend longevity of the men, produce life-changing experiences, and encourage men to once again become leaders within the community.

J. Miss Black and Gold Pageant

The Miss Black and Gold Pageant is chance for young woman who possesses the qualities of scholarship, leadership and goodwill to be acknowledged. Each college chapter of the fraternity holds a local pageant and the winner from each school goes on to compete at the area and district levels. From there, the winners will move on to the regional level and those winners will compete at the national level. The individual crowned Miss Black and Gold works with the fraternity throughout the year in fulfilling her platform issues, and helps with services and pursuits of the chapter.

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K. Sex: The Root of All Evil

Is a chance to stimulate a discussion about one of life's most difficult topics. This forum gave people the freedom to discuss feelings amongst their own peers. By hearing other points of views about sex, many can hopefully broaden their perception on this major topic. The search for answer to the question, "Sex…The Root of all Evil" is something that will never be answered. We can only help people open their eyes to the topic of "Sex."

L. Survival of the Fittest

The purpose of Survival of the Fittest is to equip the audience(Freshman) with the tools they need to successfully matriculate through the university. The program consisted of a brief icebreaker, a diverse panel discussion, and distribution of helpful materials. The focus of "surviving" was broken down into three aspects: academically, socially, and spiritually, and maintaining a balance of the three. The program emphasizes and reiterates the importance of getting a good start freshman year. The program also encourages students to get involved in leadership positions and organizations.

M. Tribute to the Black Woman

A Tribute to the Black Woman is an annual program that Mu Tau has held for the past 5 years. The brothers of Mu Tau realized the need to recognize the accomplishments of exemplary women in our community. This year, three lovely ladies were honored at the program; a UNC Charlotte student, faculty/staff member, and member of the community at large.

Fundraising:

Like all organizations fundraising is key to a successful year. Without money programs and events become restricted. Through out the year the Mu Tau chapter has done several fundraisers. The most successful fundraisers have come from parties. The average this year attracts over 700 college students and campus residents and brings in a great deal of money. This money helps raise the level of programs offered by the chapter because of the bigger budget. Not only does the money go to programs it also goes to the scholarship and award money for oratorical contest and black and gold pageant. Along with parties the chapter still does Carwashes during the summer and donut sales in the school year.