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Sigma Kappa Delta
ΣΚΔ
FoundedApril 21, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-04-21)
Chicago, Illinois
TypeHonor
AffiliationSigma Tau Delta
StatusActive
EmphasisEnglish, 2-year colleges
ScopeNational
MottoSincerity, Knowledge, Design
Colors  Green and   Gold
FlowerEnglish Ivy
PublicationHedera helix
Chapters141
Members2,500 active
Headquartersc/o Calhoun Community College
P.O Box 2216
Decatur, Alabama 35609
United States
Websitewww.english2.org

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.

History

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William 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

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Sigma 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

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Sigma 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

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Sigma 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

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As of 2024, Sigma Kappa Delta has chartered more than 140 chapters in the United States.[13]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ They use the lower case “h” for helix, in keeping with the Greek spelling.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "About SKD". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  2. ^ a b c "English Honor Society Installs Officers". Newspapers.com. Opelousas, Louisiana. 1996-11-22. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b "Sigma Kappa Delta is Active". Newspapers.com. The Ville Platte Gazette. 1996-11-14. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Headquarters". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  9. ^ a b "Graphics". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  10. ^ "ShopSKD". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  11. ^ "Hedera Helix". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  12. ^ "NACC's English Honor Society Sponsors Writing Workshop". Newspapers.com. Stevenson, Alabama: North Jackson Progress. 2011-09-08. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  13. ^ a b c "Home". Sigma Kappa Delta. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  14. ^ "Compete in Conference". Newspapers.com. Stevenson, Alabama: North Jackson Progress. 2011-04-21. p. 7. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  15. ^ "IVCC Student Speaks at National Juco Gathering". Newspapers.com. Streator, Illinois: The Times. 2013-03-27. p. 14. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
  16. ^ 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.
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