Alpha Kappa Delta
The Sociology department has just launched a chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the International Sociology Honorary Society. The organization exists to “promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition” (AKD Handbook, 2001-02). Being a member of AKD potentially offers such benefits as travel assistance to sociology conferences, competitions and awards for sociological research, small grants for graduate study in sociology, and funds for on-campus symposia and workshops.
To be eligible for membership, a student must 1) be an officially declared sociology major or minor; 2) possess at least junior year standing; 3) possess a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25 and rank in the top 35% of his or her class in general scholarship; 4) possess a minimum grade point average of 3.25 in the Sociology major or minor, and 5) have completed at least 4 regular Sociology or Social Science courses prior to initiation.
Dr. Park is currently the Chapter Representative. Feel free to talk with her about your ideas for the chapter.