Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was reinstated this quarter after a two-and-a-half year suspension.

But the fraternity's presence never really left Ohio University's campus, said Corey Arrington, vice president of the fraternity.

"We still did community service projects in Athens," Arrington said. "Regardless of if we could do things in the university, we still worked in Columbus and the community."

The National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternity was suspended for academic reasons and placed on academic probation in Spring Quarter 1996.

To be reinstated, Kappa Alpha Psi had to submit an academic plan of achievement, said Marlon Grigsby, the fraternity's president. The "Kappademics Fundamental Plan of Achievement" included required meetings with the students' professors every two weeks and mandatory study tables.

Grigsby said the Greek Life Committee normally does not reinstate a fraternity until after four years. A change in the Student Activities' constitution allowed for Kappa Alpha Psi's shortened suspension.

"It is very important for the entire community to know that out of nine NPHC (social) fraternities, only six are here," said Jeffery Burgin, advisor of the OU NPHC. "Without all of them, the campus is incomplete."

The fraternity consists of only two members. But those members are preparing for the various programs they plan to hold this year.

Next quarter, the fraternity will sponsor the Black Male Think Tank, which takes place every Dads' Weekend, Grigsby said.

The fraternity also is looking into holding seminars during a seven-week period for minority students.

If the participants pass each part of the program, they will be rewarded with a prize such as a ski trip.

Students interested in joining Kappa Alpha Psi can attend an informational meeting Saturday at10 a.m. in Baker 327.

"Kappa Alpha Psi believes it's not the fraternity that makes the man, but the man that makes the fraternity," vice president Arrington said. "We have a history of strong, successful men that have been prominent in their fields."