ABOUT DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL
85 Years and Beyond: Advancing Key Women Educators for Life
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Purposes of our Society
Twelve women met in 1929 on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin with noble aspirations to build an organization to promote women in education and bring recognition and respect to their profession. The result of their planning was the founding of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. These founders created a list of five PURPOSES which were intended to guide the organization. This number later grew to seven. These PURPOSES are as relevant today as they were in 1929.
Who Can Join Us?
Membership is by invitation only and considered a prestigious honor with a variety of benefits and privileges. Selection is based on professional qualifications, leadership potential and personal qualities. Those who accept the invitation to join commit to being active participants in the life of the organization and pay nominal annual membership dues. Educators considered for membership are women who:
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Our Mission
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Vision Statement Leading women educators impacting education worldwide Motto Each for All and All for Each Current Projects Supporting Early-Career Educators Schools for Africa Project Spotlight |