Delta Mu Delta
| Delta Mu Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΔΜΔ | |
 | |
| Founded | November 18, 1913 New York University |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Business Administration |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Dia Mathessos, Dynamis ("Through Knowledge, Power") |
| Colors | Purple, Gold, and White |
| Publication | The Vision |
| Chapters | 199 active |
| Members | 150,000+ active |
| Headquarters | 3730 Grand Boulevard Brookfield, Illinois 60513 United States |
| Website | www |
Delta Mu Delta (ΔΜΔ) is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate business administration programs. Its chapters are only located at institutions that are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
History
[edit]Delta Mu Delta was founded on November 18, 1913, by a dean from Harvard University and four professors from Yale University and New York University.[1] The purpose of the Delta Mu Delta honor society is to promote higher education in business administration by recognizing and rewarding academic accomplishments.[2] DMD's mission statement, as given by its official website, is as follows:
"Delta Mu Delta is a business honor society that recognizes and encourages academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities to create a DMD community that fosters the well-being of its members and the business community through lifetime membership."
Since 1963, Delta Mu Delta has been a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. In January 1992, the Society signed an exclusive agreement with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs stating that all future chapters of Delta Mu Delta must be established at ACBSP-accredited colleges and universities.[3] Note that many former chapters withdrew and became Beta Gamma Sigma chapters when their host institutions have achieved AACSB accreditation.[4]
The society has 199 active chapters and 150,000+ members. Its national headquarters are in Brookfield, Illinois.
Symbols
[edit]The official badge of the society is a gold key in the form of a Delta with a ship of commerce with full-blown sails and the Greek letters ΔΜΔ engraved on it. The ship symbolizes financial success and the advancement of business while the letters stand for the Society's motto, Dia Mathessos, Dynamis or "Through Knowledge, Power".[1][5]
The society's colors are purple, gold, and white.
Affiliations
[edit]Delta Mu Delta maintains close relations with three sister business honor societies:
- Sigma Beta Delta - for institutions with state or regional accreditation
- Kappa Beta Delta - for ACBSP-accredited two-year institutions
- Beta Gamma Sigma - for AACSB-accredited institutions[6]
Chapters
[edit]The society has 199 active chapters.
Notable members
[edit]- John R. Brazil, president of Trinity University and Southeastern Massachusetts University
- Seby B. Jones, mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina
- Thomas F. Olin, chairman of Archway Cookies
- Jeanine Rhea, professor emeritus in the Department of Management at Oklahoma State University
- Malcolm Smith, New York State Senate and active Lieutenant Governor of New York
- Tammy Smith, retired major general of the United States Army Reserve.
- Aureta Thomollari, creative director, art collector and luxury consultant
- Morris C. Troper, accountant credited for saving hundreds of Jewish refugees during World War II
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b ABOUT US – History Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Delta Mu Delta Honor Society- Business Administration - An ACHS Member Society
- ^ ACBSP Gateway Archived 2007-08-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "DMD Chapters". Delta Mu Delta International Honors Society. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ National Bylaws, 11-01-2007 Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ABOUT US – Professional Affiliations Archived 2008-04-10 at the Wayback Machine