Chapter Advisers & Coordinators

Chapter Advisers serve as the guiding presence of Alpha Sigma Nu on campus, ensuring a meaningful and mission-aligned experience for student members. Their key responsibilities include:

• Representing AΣN’s values and image within the university community
• Supporting student leaders and maintaining Chapter continuity year to year
• Collaborating with the Chapter Coordinator to deliver a high-quality induction and membership experience
• Facilitating communication with the Central Office and submitting required forms on time
• Guiding the selection of new members and overseeing the induction ceremony
• Encouraging alumni engagement and student participation in national initiatives
• Completing annual reports and leadership updates

Chapter Advisers play a vital role in sustaining the prestige and impact of Alpha Sigma Nu across generations.

Chapter Adviser and Coordinator Responsibilities

Chapter Advisers and Coordinators play a vital role in upholding the mission and visibility of Alpha Sigma Nu on campus. Together their key responsibilities include:

• Promoting AΣN as the premier honor society at Jesuit institutions and ensuring eligible students are aware of their opportunity to join
• Providing guidance and mentorship to student leaders and supporting Chapter operations
• Ensuring continuity and leadership development amid annual officer transitions
• Coordinating communication with the Central Office and submitting required forms by published deadlines
• Overseeing the member selection process and planning a meaningful induction ceremony
• Encouraging alumni engagement and student participation in national initiatives
• Completing annual reports and leadership updates
• Supporting Chapter presidents in participating in national calls and leadership development opportunities

Note: These characteristics represent aspirational goals. Not all may be present at once, and chapter development is an ongoing process. The Central Office is available to support chapters in achieving these benchmarks.

1. Active Participation

• Consistent engagement in Alpha Sigma Nu programming, including:
  • Chapter Adviser and Coordinator Orientation
  • Triennial Conference
  • Virtual Leadership Summits
  • Chapter leader calls and peer learning opportunities
• Strategic use of the Haig Fund to support meaningful chapter programming
• Timely and organized preparation for the annual induction ceremony
• Responsiveness to requests from the Central Office
• Development of high-quality, mission-centered programming that fosters students’ spiritual formation, ethical leadership, and commitment to service
• Collaboration with campus departments and other ASN chapters to enhance impact

2. Institutional and Community Connection

• Strong relationships with university leadership, including the President, Provost, and Vice President for Mission and Ministry
• Proactive communication across campus to promote awareness of Alpha Sigma Nu and the student selection process
• Thoughtful inclusion of Jesuits as honorary members, with appropriate approval from the local Rector or Superior
• Ongoing engagement with the local Jesuit community to deepen mission alignment
• Chapter Adviser and Coordinator work collaboratively to mentor student leaders and foster a vibrant chapter culture

3. Mission-Driven Commitment

• Commitment to inducting the full 5% of eligible students, with invitations extended to the top 15–20% of the class
• Active participation in campus initiatives that reflect Jesuit values, including dialogue on social justice, global citizenship, and ethical leadership
• Induction of key institutional leaders as ex-officio members, including:
  • University President
  • Provost or Chief Academic Officer
  • Vice President for Mission and Ministry
  • Chapter Adviser
  • Jesuit Rector
  • Honors Program Director (as honorary member, when appropriate)
• Hosting of a missioning or send-off ceremony for graduating members, reinforcing their lifelong commitment to the Society’s ideals

4. Collaboration and Lifelong Engagement

• Intentional partnerships across campus to promote Alpha Sigma Nu’s mission and visibility
• Clear communication of the expectations and privileges of lifetime membership
• Engagement with local alumni clubs and regional networks (where applicable)
• For international chapters, thoughtful adaptation of programming and expectations to align with local academic and cultural contexts, while upholding the Society’s core values

Alpha Sigma Nu is committed to supporting Chapters in spreading awareness of our mission and values. We continue to develop new promotional materials designed to help you engage your campus community and highlight the impact of AΣN.

Upon request, a Chapter can receive a Communications Package containing a variety of marketing resources to help you get started. If you are planning an event or need additional materials beyond the standard package, please contact the Central Office to place a request. We will do our best to accommodate your needs within our available budget.

Let us know how we can support your Chapter’s outreach efforts!

• Retractable Banner – Each Chapter should work with the Central Office to order a retractable banner
• Info Brochure – Information for prospective students
• Info Brochure – Spanish – Spanish translation for prospective students
• Welcome Brochure – Information for new inductees
• Table Tents – Triangular printed tents to place on tables at events
• Alpha Sigma Nu Magazine – Contact the Central Office if you need copies of the most recent issue
• Pledge Cards – Laminated cards with the Alpha Sigma Nu pledge to be given to new inductees or current members
• Examen Postcards – Postcards with Daily Examen
• Alpha Sigma Nu Tablecloth – Maroon tablecloth with AΣN logo and text
• Stickers – Fun AΣN die-cut stickers for use at table events
• Pencils – Alpha Sigma Nu pencils to distribute to members and for use at table events
• Logos – You must use the trademarked key logo for any printed or online media. Contact the Central Office for more vector files.

The induction ceremony is the first experience of Alpha Sigma Nu for new members and must, therefore, be a representation of the Society’s prestige, history, tenets, and unique position as the Jesuit honor society.  Each ceremony includes the conferral of membership certificate and pin or pendant to inductees, as well as the communal reciting of the AΣN pledge by all members present, new and old.

The nomination and selection of new members and induction ceremony planning requires high attention to detail. Alpha Sigma Nu has resources to help guide you through the process.

Review the Chapter Adviser and Coordinator Handbook for specific instructions and use the Induction Timeline as a guide. The following induction forms and documents will be useful in planning and executing the Induction Ceremony in collaboration with the Alpha Sigma Nu Central Office.

• • Induction Order Form
  • Honorary Member Form
  • New Member Registration Spreadsheet

• Induction Fee Billing Form
  • Form is NOT for required for the ASN Central Office but is offered for your convenience should your school require an official billing record.
• Ritual of Induction: a baseline script and order of ceremonies for the induction itself

The objective is to make the ceremony as impressive and inspiring as possible for the inductees and guests. This ceremony may be the only formal contact some members will have with Alpha Sigma Nu.

Chapter officers are urged to retain the essentials but are free to add elements that will enhance the ceremony. The Alpha Sigma Nu bylaws require that all inductees recite the Pledge during the Induction Ceremony.

It is desirable that each candidate be identified as clearly as possible. This may be accomplished by announcing each name during the ceremony and by publication of the names of those inducted in the Induction Program. The President of the college/university should take an active part in the ceremony. Often, the date of the ceremony is set according to the President’s availability, which requires setting the date far in advance.

The Induction Ritual(.pdf)

Ideas to share the great news of the induction and newest inductees

Chapter Adviser Annual Report & Upcoming Leadership

• Review this step-by-step guide.
• Submit an application.
• Frequently asked questions for new international chapters

The Alpha Sigma Nu Presidential Partnership Award recognizes a Jesuit University President who exemplifies the highest ideals of Jesuit education through a commitment to ethical leadership, collaborative engagement, and transformative impact within the university, the Alpha Sigma Nu chapter, and the Society’s broader community. The nomination should be directed by the Chapter Adviser in partnership with other University faculty and administration who engage and support the society.

Nomination details and instructions available in PDF format here.