The U.S. Census of 2010 is conducted, showing a 9.7% increase from the 2000 census for a total of 308,745,538 people. The geographic center of the population is now 2.7 miles northeast of Plato, Missouri.
The "Declare Your Commitment" themed convention, the 56th in Alpha Chi Omega history, was the first time attendees had to book their own hotel rooms. Facebook was utilized to help match roommates. Chapter banners were hung from the ceiling instead of being carried in for the national chapter meeting.
Alpha Chi Omega launches rotational programs including the Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) and InTune, ensuring that every collegiate chapter member receives a member development opportunity facilitated in person by an expert facilitator. The rotational programs that are later launched include REPRESENT in 2012 and Let's Talk Love in 2016.
The final shuttle flight lands at the Kennedy Space Center, signifying the end of the NASA shuttle space program. The program, which began in 1981 and included 135 missions, was completed when the Shuttle Atlantis flew its final mission to the International Space Station.
Diane Wilson Blackwelder (Omicron, Baker University) serves as National President from 2012-16.
Alpha Chi launches the MyJourney program, a four-year member development program. MyJourney includes the Dedication, which is the new member education program, as well as life-skills based, relevant programs for all members.
Kappa Omicron chapter is established at High Point University.
The first licenses for cars without drivers is granted in the state of Nevada to Google.
The "Meet Me at the Arch" convention announced the For Now/Forever campaign for the Foundation. Registration was $660 and did not include the hotel fee.
Delta Rho chapter, which had closed in 1977, is reopened at the University of Arkansas.
Kappa Pi chapter is established at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Tami Shields Silverman (Alpha Mu, Indiana University) served as executive director from 2013-16.
Beta Lambda chapter, which had closed for a second time in 2009, is reopened at the University of Arizona.
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort hosted the "Symphony in the Desert" convention, where the 2015-20 Strategic Plan was revealed. The Distinguished Service Award was renamed to Torchbearer Award. The Final Night gift was a silver carnation pendant on a silver chain.
Kappa Rho chapter is established at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Kappa Sigma chapter is established at The University of Southern Mississippi.
Kappa Tau chapter is established at the University of Connecticut.
Kappa Upsilon chapter is established at Florida International University.
The Circle of Twenty is reintroduced as the Leadership Circle with more than 250 members.
The first national alumnae service trip, including sisters from all over the country and all ages, goes to New Orleans.
