Chapter Officers

We know it's a big job to run a Student Chapter, and you guys are doing great work at the ground level making it happen!

Here are some resources to help you have a successful year:

Chapter Management

Chapter Officers Handbook

Chapter of the Year application - REQUIRED!  The application serves as official Chapter history and as entry into the Chapter of the Year award running. Learn more about the Award.

Selection & Induction The selection and induction are manageable with preparation, clear communication, and teamwork among chapter leaders including the chapter adviser and coordinator. It is recommended that the process be discussed as a top priority at the first meeting between the student executive board members, the chapter adviser, and chapter coordinator..  Click the link for full resources.

Transitioning to new officers - Continuity binders with notes, social media accounts and passwords, event reports, how to's, etc. are essential. In lieu of a physical binder, you could also have a centralized online location for documents (but be sure to share the location with your Adviser and Coordinator too!)

Marketing Your Chapter

We have marketing materials at the ready.  Contact the Central Office to request materials that would be useful.  This year, we heard your resounding call for more promotional materials, and we are working to get you some new items in the spring semester. 

Logo Use - Use only the trademarked key logo when printing on materials.

*NEW* ASN Video - Alpha Sigma Nu's promotional video from 2020

Info Brochure - Spanish version available upon request!

Welcome Brochure

FAQ - print as many as you need or link in emails

Laminated Pledge Card

Alpha Sigma Nu Magazine- Subscribe to receive a hard copy.

Table Tents

Examen Postcards

Printable Blurb 

Chapter Programming

Your brainstorming at the Leadership Summits was amazing.  We know the good ideas are flowing!  There is no minimum number of events required of Chapters, but we suggest at least two events per semester (meetings, service, marketing, lecture) to keep members engaged.  

ASN Trivia Presentation - Use this trivia game at one of your events to increase members' knowledge of the society. Find it on our Resources page under 'ASN Trivia Presentation.'

Or use this Jesuit Trivia Presentation - It includes basic ASN info at the start.  Find it on our Resources page under 'Jesuit Trivia.'

*NEW* Program Templates - Use one of these templates for a step-by-step guide to planning a simple ASN event on your campus. 

Or use the program template from Jesuit Refugee Service to put on your own "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" refugee experience simulation event!  Download the template here.  If you want to focus an event on climate change, try the Ecological Examen guideDownload it here!  

Photos!!!  Appoint a photographer at each and every event.  Be sure to send your photos to the Central Office.  You could be showcased on the website, social media, and in our newsletters.

Haig Fund Grants are here for you.  Make your big plans a reality with a little help from the Haig Fund.  Apply for up to a $500 grant for a Chapter program.

Read through the Chapter Program Ideas page for inspiration from past years. 

Remember to collaborate. 

Consider contacting one of these friendly Jesuit organizations:

Jesuit Volunteer Corps - Volunteers working locally would be a great resource for Chapter members.  Invite them to a social event, dinner, or to come and speak to the group.  Maybe you could even get an invite to a dinner at their JVC house in town!

Jesuit Volunteer Corps NW - For folks in the Northwest, there is a separate organization of Jesuit Volunteers.

Cristo Rey Schools - These high schools, often Jesuit-affiliated, would be a great service resource.  Contact your local Cristo Rey to find out about mentoring, visiting with students, college visits, etc. 

Nativity Miguel Schools - Similar to the Cristo Rey system, these middle schools, also often Jesuit-affiliated, would be great partners for a service event.

Ignatian Solidarity Network - An Ignatian family organization focused on social justice.  Find out how your Chapter can advocate with them for change.

Or contact an on-campus ally:

Campus Ministry

Office of Mission & Ministry (called differently across campuses)

Center for Community Service

Other student organizations

Contact your local Alumni Club. 

Many Clubs are partnering with Chapters to bring AΣN alumni and student members together for networking events, panels, etc.  This is a great way to show members that Alpha Sigma Nu is active after graduation as well.

Find a local Alumni Club

AΣN Week

This society-wide campaign is a perfect way to raise awareness about Alpha Sigma Nu and to promote the mission of AΣN as well as Jesuit education.  Often AΣN Week is scheduled to coincide with an induction date (since many are in the spring).  Dates are up to each individual Chapter but the week should be scheduled for spring. Consider working with other AΣN Chapter leaders to coordinate across Chapters. The initiative was born of student requests for a unifying event to showcase the Society as an international organization and not just a campus club. 

Find out more under AΣN Week.

Miscellaneous Resources

Stay in Love booklet - From Ignatian Solidarity, a printed resource for graduating seniors with opportunities to stay connected to their Jesuit roots.  We can send these to you for senior events, such as the Senior Send-off or Bling Breakfast (where medallions are given out to those graduating).