Alpha Delta Mu (ΑΔΜ) is a national social work honor society founded at Morgan State University in 1976.[1]
| Alpha Delta Mu | |
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| ΑΔΜ | |
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| Founded | October 1976 Morgan State University |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Former Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Social Work |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Advocate of the People |
| Colors | Black and Silver |
| Chapters | 88 [1] |
| Members | 8,350 [1] lifetime |
| Headquarters | 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20036 United States |
| [2] | |
History
editIt was founded by Dr. J. Lawrence Feagins at Morgan State University in the fall of 1976. It was incorporated in April 1977 in Maryland and became a national organization.[1][3][2] It was previously a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Symbols
editThe society's colors are black and silver. The Alpha Delta Mu motto is "Advocate of the People."
Membership
editColleges and universities with Alpha Delta Mu chapters must hold accreditation from regional and national organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and must offer degrees at baccalaureate or higher levels in social work and maintain program accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.[4]
Membership is offered in the spring of the junior year, and members are active in their senior year.
Chapters
editAs of the publication of the last edition of Baird's Manual (20th ed, 1991), the Society had 88 chapters.
References
edit- ^ a b c d Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-3. ISBN 978-0963715906.
- ^ a b "Alpha Delta Mu Social Work National Honor Society - North Carolina A&T State University". Archived from the original on 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
- ^ ADM Information (PDF)
- ^ "What is the Alpha Delta Mu honor society".