Alpha Kappa Delta
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| Alpha Kappa Delta | |
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| ΑΚΔ | |
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| Founded | November 21, 1920 University of Southern California |
| Type | Honor society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Sociology |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein "To investigate humanity for the purpose of service" |
| Colors | Teal and white |
| Chapters | 490+ |
| Members | 80,000+ active |
| Headquarters | 2507 James Street, Suite #210 Syracuse, New York 13206 United States |
| Website | alphakappadelta |
Alpha Kappa Delta (ΑΚΔ) is an international honor society of sociology. It is a non-secret, democratic organization founded in 1920 by Emory S. Bogardus. It has over 106,000 members across more than 630 chapters worldwide.[1]
History
[edit]In 1915, one of the earliest American collegiate sociology departments was created at the University of Southern California, under the direction of Professor Emory S. Bogardus. Wanting to support the new program with a forum for students and faculty to discuss sociological research,[2] Bogardus created Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) on November 21, 1920.
Alpha Kappa Delta initially consisted of a group of fourteen students and faculty members. Alpha Kappa Delta's primary goal is to advance social research for service.[3] Once the first chapter was formed by Bogardus, the organization worked to actively expand to other universities and on an international scale.[4]
In 1921, Bogardus contacted a select group of universities around the country, inviting them to form similar organizations. Three schools responded by creating their own AKD chapters; the University of Wisconsin, Northwestern University, and the University of Kansas. These three schools, along with the University of Southern California, became the United Chapters of Alpha Kappa Delta in 1924.[4]
During the 1930s and 1940s, the leaders of Alpha Kappa Delta, namely Kimball Young, Reed Bain, and L.L. Bernard, attempted to increase membership. This effort was tested by World War II which dropped both membership and attendance at organizational meetings. Bernard led Alpha Kappa Delta through these trying years until A.B. Hollingshead was elected Alpha Kappa Delta's president in 1948.[4]
Symbols
[edit]The name Alpha Kappa Delta was chosen by the society's founder Emory Bogardus. Alpha Kappa Delta's name represents the first letters of three Greek words:
- Anthropon, which translates to "humankind".
- Katamanthanein, which translates to "to investigate thoroughly".
- Diakonesein, which translates to "for the purpose of service".
The society's emblem, a creation of Melvin J. Vincent, was established in 1920.[5] In 1924 Gertrude A. Stephens wrote the lyrics to Alpha Kappa Delta's hymn in conjunction with Charles H. Gabriel who composed the music.
Alpha Kappa Delta's colors are teal and white. Its motto is Anthropon Katamanthanein Diakonesein or "To investigate humanity for the purpose of service".
Governance
[edit]Alpha Kappa Delta operates with a select system of officers, including the president, president-elect, vice president, secretary/treasurer, and the editor of Sociological Inquiry. Other representatives of the AKD are regional representatives who attend council meetings and maintain communication with chapter representatives from the region they represent.[6]
Membership
[edit]To join Alpha Kappa Delta, students must maintain a minimum grade point average and display a significant interest in sociology.[7] Membership in Alpha Kappa Delta is lifetime.
Awards
[edit]Alpha Kappa Delta presents the Minority Fellowship Program and the Alpha Kappa Delta Outstanding Faculty Award.[8][9]
Notable members
[edit]- Robert Cooley Angell
- Michael Biber
- Emory S. Bogardus
- Jolly Bugarin
- Herman George Canady
- Jon Favreau
- Richard LaPiere
- Patricia Yancey Martin
- Daniel J. Myers
- Carolyn C. Perrucci
- Marvin Scott
- Rosemarie Skaine
- Samuel Woodrow Williams
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "History". Alpha Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "Centenary College of Louisiana Alpha Kappa Delta". Centenary College of Louisiana. Archived from the original on 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- ^ "Shephard University Alpha Kappa Delta". Shepherd University. Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
- ^ a b c "Penn State Alpha Kappa Delta International". Penn State University. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- ^ "Maxwell University of Syracuse: Alpha Kappa Delta". Maxwell University of Syracuse. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- ^ "St. Edwards University Alpha Kappa Delta". Saint Edwards University. Archived from the original on 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
- ^ "St. Peter's University Alpha Kappa Delta". St. Peter's University. Archived from the original on 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
- ^ "American Sociological Association: Minority Fellowship Program". American Sociological Association. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
- ^ "Plattsburgh University of New York: Alpha Kappa Delta". Plattsburgh University of New York. Archived from the original on 2012-11-10. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
External links
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