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Title: Alpha Delta Epsilon Chapter

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Alpha Delta Epsilon Chapter
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Welcome New Members and Visitors on Behalf of

Dr. Kelley Walters
Chapter Counselor
and
Nicole Simon
Chapter President

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Kappa Delta Pi
What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into ?
? ? ?

International Honor Society in Education

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Our Membership
What is Kappa Delta Pi?

40,000 members worldwide
Almost 600 chapters in North America
Top 20 of educators in the country
Educators in all stages of their careers
Undergraduate students, novice and practicing
teachers, administrators, graduate students,
collegiate professors, and retirees

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Ideals
What is Kappa Delta Pi?

MISSION To sustain an honored community of
diverse educators by promoting excellence and
advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.
VISION Helping committed educators be leaders in
improving education for a global citizenship.
FOUNDING IDEALS science, service, toil, and
fidelity to humanity

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What is Kappa Delta Pi?
History

1911 - Founded by the University of Illinois
Education Club
1925 - The Laureate Chapter was created to
recognize exceptional living educators. There are
only 60 living members at one time.
John Dewey was the first member
Other members include Jean Piaget, Howard
Gardner, Eleanor Roosevelt, Alfie Kohn, Nel
Noddings, and Albert Einstein

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History, continued
What is Kappa Delta Pi?

1980 The Educational Foundation established
1981 - First international chapter installed in
Canada
2004 - First community college chapter installed
2007 First online university chapter installed
2011 Centennial Celebration, 100 yrs. of KDP

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What can KDP do for You?
National Benefits

Recognition for your achievements
Networking with educators across the country
Local and national leadership opportunities
Teaching resources
Scholarships and grants to support your
educational endeavors
Member-only discounts on products and services

As a member, you belong to an international
network of the worlds finest educators!
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Quarterly Publications
What can KDP do for You?

New Teacher Advocate
receive free your 1st year of membership for
undergraduates
a great resource for beginning teachers

Kappa Delta Pi Record
useful classroom ideas for practicing educators
free to members, beginning with the second year
of membership for undergraduates, or first year
for graduates and professionals

The Educational Forum
research-based articles on important educational
issues
only 22/year for members

For sample articles, or to learn how to publish
in any of these journals, visit the Publications
section at www.kdp.org.
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What can KDP do for You?
Professional Development Opportunities

BIENNIAL CONVOCATIONS
Every two years, KDP hosts its preeminent
international educational conference for
professional development. Mark your calendar and
join more than 1,500 educators at the 47th
Biennial Convocation in Orlando, FL, 29-31 Oct
2009.
Opportunities for doctoral students include
A special strand of workshops for members
completing their dissertation
Fireside chats or informal conversations
with Laureates to discuss research
Presentation and Poster Session options

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So to SERVE
So to TEACH
that our words inspire a will to learn
that each day may enhance the growth of exploring
minds
So to LIVE
that we may guide young and old to know the truth
and love the right.
To the fulfillment of these objectives, we pledge
our efforts and our faith.
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ALPHA DELTA EPSILON CHAPTER
Our (short) History

First virtual university with a KDP charter
The Chapter was installed 15 June 2007
We have Chapter By-Laws (on website)
We hold Quarterly Executive Committee meetings
Make Policy decisions
Approve Expenditures
Plan Meetings and Initiations

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ADE Chapter
Nine Officers

Counselor Dr. Kelley Walters
President Nicole Simon
Vice-President Amar Samaroo
Secretary Julie Overby
Treasurer Dara Levitch
Membership Chair Dr. Melanie Shaw
Foundation Representative Dr. Melanie Shaw
Historian Esther S. Powell

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ADE Chapter
Officer Elections (2 Year Terms)

Counselor Odd numbered years
Associate Counselor Even numbered years
President Odd numbered years
Vice-President Even numbered years
Secretary Odd numbered years
Treasurer Even numbered years
Membership Chair Odd numbered years
Foundation Representative Even numbered years
Historian Even numbered years
Nominations are due no later than 2 weeks prior
to election

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ADE Chapter
Four Committees

Executive Committee Includes all officers
Membership Committee Membership Chair
Program Committee Vice-President
Budget Committee Treasurer
Members may volunteer to join any of the
committees except for the Executive Committee

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ADE Chapter
Two Initiations Each Year