Taylor Anderson

FORMER NUMBER I

NOTABLE

• Led the chapter through one of the most significant media events in recent history
• Held members in question accountable and coordinated with all parties to maintain relationships and image
• Represented KA and Alpha Upsilon Chapter exceptionally well through a very difficult time for the chapter. Worked closely with his advisors, the National Administrative Office (NAO), and University administration to lead community engagement educational efforts for the chapter

What do your future plans hold?
I recently graduated with a master’s degree, but I’m still uncertain. The KA alumni base has already been beneficial and opened the door to more opportunities that my specific undergraduate degree did not provide.

How do you see yourself being involved as an alumnus?
I hope to continue staying involved with KA and my chapter at Ole Miss by donating and advising in any way that I can.

Were there substantive skills that KA provided to you?
KA provided me with many things: experience, relationships, and training. My time as president was the most influential time in my life. I experienced new challenges on a daily basis that have prepared me for my future better than anything else I could hope for, and those are something I will always remember and never regret.

COMMENTS
“Taylor was one of the most mature and levelheaded leaders I have ever encountered. He navigated the chapter through a very difficult situation and used it as an opportunity to begin conversation on how we can be a more inclusive community. His calm and steady leadership style was instrumental to the success of the chapter during his term. Both Taylor and Holman represent the best of fraternity life here at The University of Mississippi. It was an honor to be able to work closely with them and see their tremendous growth as men. I am so happy they are being awarded the Knight Commander’s Commendation because their dedication to Alpha Upsilon and Kappa Alpha Order as a whole is truly unmatched.” — Arthur E. Doctor, Jr., Ed.D., Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at the University of Mississippi