Founding Beliefs


Developed 1979-1980

1. The organization should promote leadership, understanding, cooperation and cultural sensitivity.

2. The organization should be student run organization. Autonomy for the organization should be a high priority.

3. The fall conference should promote leadership and the spring conference should promote political action.

4. The organization should be the voice for Alaskan students on all pertinent issues.

5. Conferences should be school based, as a benefit to hosting schools for the growth and leadership opportunities provided through the act of conducting a conference.

6. Conferences should rotate to allow participating students exposure to a variety of Alaskan communities and lifestyles.