Sigma Kappa Delta (ΣΚΔ) is an American collegiate honor society for students of English at two-year colleges. The society sponsors the National English Honor Society, a program for high school students of English.
| Sigma Kappa Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΣΚΔ | |
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| Founded | April 21, 1996 Chicago, Illinois |
| Type | Honor |
| Affiliation | Sigma Tau Delta |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | English, 2-year colleges |
| Scope | National |
| Motto | Sincerity, Knowledge, Design |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Flower | English Ivy |
| Publication | Hedera helix |
| Chapters | 141 |
| Members | 2,500 active |
| Headquarters | c/o Calhoun Community College P.O Box 2216 Decatur, Alabama 35609 United States |
| Website | www |
History
editWilliam Johnson, executive director of the collegiate English honor society Sigma Tau Delta and a professor of English at Northern Illinois University, convened a meeting of community college professors in Chicago on April 21, 1996, to discuss creating an English honor society for students of two-year colleges.[1][2] The result was Sigma Kappa Delta.[1] Its first president was Susan LeJeune, an associate professor of English at Louisiana State University at Eunice.[2]
Sigma Kappa Delta encourages an interest in and recognizes academic excellence in English language and literature in undergraduate students at two-year colleges.[3][4] The society also honors professional writers who have made contributions to the fields of language and literature.[3] In addition, it supports literacy and creative and technical writing.[5][1]
The first chapter was established at Northern Illinos University.[6] Its second chapter was established at Louisiana State University at Eunice on November 13, 1996.[4][2]
On April 20, 2008, a Sigma Kappa Delta chapter erected a monument at the burial site of 19th-century humorist George Washington Harris.[7]
Its national headquarters are located at Cahoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama.[8]
Symbols
editSigma Kappa Delta adopted its seal and key in 1996.[9] Its motto is "Sincerity, Knowledge, Design".
The society's colors are green and gold. Graduating members may wear green and gold honor cords.[10] Its flower is the English ivy.[9]
Activities
editSigma Kappa Delta publishes an annual literary journal, Hedera helix.[11][a] Chapters sponsor various literacy activities, such as hosting a writing workshop, offering continuing education credits for teachers, or collecting supplies for elementary school students.[12]
Sigma Kappa Delta is a sponsor of the National English Honor Society, a program for high school students of English.[13] The organization partners with Sigma Tau Delta to plan and promote an annual convention where members can present and attend educational sessions.[14][15][16] It also presents scholarships and awards to its members.[16]
Membership
editSigma Kappa Delta inducts some 2,500 members annually.[1] Eligible members have completed one academic semester and at least one course in English language or literature, with at least a 3.0 GPA in English and overall.[13][6]
Chapters
editAs of 2024, Sigma Kappa Delta has chartered more than 140 chapters in the United States.[13]
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ They use the lower case “h” for helix, in keeping with the Greek spelling.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "About SKD". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b c "English Honor Society Installs Officers". Newspapers.com. Opelousas, Louisiana. 1996-11-22. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "LCCC Students Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda and Sigma Kappa Delta". Newspapers.com. Mountain Top, Pennsylvania: The Mountaintop Eagle. 2017-07-05. p. A4. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "Sigma Kappa Delta is Active". Newspapers.com. The Ville Platte Gazette. 1996-11-14. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "IVCC Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society Inducts 34 Students". Newspapers.com. Streator, Illinois: The Times. 2022-05-19. p. A4. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "KC Engish Honor Society to Induct 20 New Members". Newspapers.com. Kilgore, Texas: The Kilgore News Herald. 2023-05-07. p. A2. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ Deangelo McDaniel, "Calhoun Group Plans Marker for Author Archived 2011-07-09 at the Wayback Machine". DecaturDaily.com, 9 January 2008. Retrieved: 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Headquarters". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "Graphics". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "ShopSKD". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Hedera Helix". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "NACC's English Honor Society Sponsors Writing Workshop". Newspapers.com. Stevenson, Alabama: North Jackson Progress. 2011-09-08. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b c "Home". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
- ^ "Compete in Conference". Newspapers.com. Stevenson, Alabama: North Jackson Progress. 2011-04-21. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "IVCC Student Speaks at National Juco Gathering". Newspapers.com. Streator, Illinois: The Times. 2013-03-27. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ a b "NACC Chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta Excels at Conference". Newspapers.com. Stevenson, Alabama: North Jackson Progress. 2010-04-12. p. 3. Retrieved 2024-11-04.