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Who We Are
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (di des ko' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (kli doo' ki) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee ni' kays) = women
Membership
Those who become members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International are offered a lifelong association with other women educators engaged in the shared pursuit of common interests, goals and ideals. Delta Kappa Gamma members include classroom teachers, college and university professors, administrators and supervisors, librarians, educational specialists and preservice teachers. A candidate accepting the invitation to membership is inducted as a member. The categories of membership are active, reserve, honorary and collegiate.
Active membership is educators who are employed as a professional educator or have been retired from an educational position. Reserve membership is limited to those members no longer able to participate. Honorary membership is extended to selected women in recognition of their significant professional and/or community contributions to education. Collegiate membership is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in an education degree program in their last two years of study.
Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There also may be nominal annual assessments to support professional and self-development programs.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions. Programs are further enhanced at the state and international levels through special projects and meetings. State organization conventions and workshops are held annually. International conventions and conferences are held biennially.
Scholarship Opportunities
The International Society awards a number of scholarships to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Many state organizations and chapters also award scholarships and study grants at their respective levels.
The Society has established a World Fellowship Fund to provide opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities not located in their countries.
Additional opportunities can be found at the International Website.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, founded in Austin, Texas, May 11,1929, is an educational, honor, professional organization for women educators. The name is a combination of the initial letters of three Greek words:
Διδασκοτικι (di des ko' tee ki') = teacher
Κλειδουχι (kli doo' ki) = key
Γυναικεσ (gee ni' kays) = women
Membership
Those who become members of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International are offered a lifelong association with other women educators engaged in the shared pursuit of common interests, goals and ideals. Delta Kappa Gamma members include classroom teachers, college and university professors, administrators and supervisors, librarians, educational specialists and preservice teachers. A candidate accepting the invitation to membership is inducted as a member. The categories of membership are active, reserve, honorary and collegiate.
Active membership is educators who are employed as a professional educator or have been retired from an educational position. Reserve membership is limited to those members no longer able to participate. Honorary membership is extended to selected women in recognition of their significant professional and/or community contributions to education. Collegiate membership is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are enrolled in an education degree program in their last two years of study.
Those who accept the invitation to join commit themselves to taking an active part in programs, special projects and organizational activities. Dues are determined in accordance with the Constitution, the International Standing Rules, state organization bylaws and chapter rules. There also may be nominal annual assessments to support professional and self-development programs.
The rewards of membership bear a direct relationship to each individual's commitment. Programs are designed to create a stimulating environment for the professional growth of each member as well as to focus group attention on current educational issues and to allow formulation of alternatives and solutions. Programs are further enhanced at the state and international levels through special projects and meetings. State organization conventions and workshops are held annually. International conventions and conferences are held biennially.
Scholarship Opportunities
The International Society awards a number of scholarships to members who are enrolled in advanced study programs. Many state organizations and chapters also award scholarships and study grants at their respective levels.
The Society has established a World Fellowship Fund to provide opportunities for women educators to study in colleges and universities not located in their countries.
Additional opportunities can be found at the International Website.
