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Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission (The O∆K Idea)

Identify, honor, and develop leaders in collegiate and community life.

Encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and alumni to advance leadership.

Promote and publicize our ideals.

Vision

As the most respected and effective leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa strives for excellence in leadership and character development.

O∆K Ideals

Scholarship – to strive for excellence in academics and pursue lifelong learning

Service – to answer the call for action from one’s community or country

Integrity – to align one’s values and beliefs with behaviors and speech

Character – to distinguish oneself for the good of humanity

Fellowship – to embrace those in the Society as equals, seeking inclusive bonds across diverse

communities and generations

Five Phases of Campus Life

Scholarship

Athletics

Campus or Community Service, Social and Religious Activities, and Campus Government

Journalism, Speech, and Mass Media

Creative and Performing Arts

Diversity Statement 

The OΔK Idea affirms and promotes openness and inclusiveness among all people. Membership selection shall be free of bias so that all qualified will be considered equitably for membership.

 Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Omicron Delta Kappa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,  biological sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, membership, and with regard to employment.

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About O∆K

  • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Notable Members
    • Founders’ Day
  • Fast Facts
  • Leadership
    • Board of Trustees
    • Emeriti Trustees
    • Student Advisory Board
    • Staff
  • Governance
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • National Bylaws
    • Governing Committees
    • Operating Committees
    • 2021 Elections for Student and Faculty/Staff Trustees
      • 2021 Student Trustee Election Information
        • 2021 Student Trustee Election Timeline
        • 2021 Student Trustee Nomination Form
        • 2021 Student Trustee Application
      • 2021 Faculty/Staff Trustee Election Information
        • 2021 Faculty/Staff Trustee Election Timeline
        • 2021 Faculty/Staff Trustee Nomination Form
        • 2021 Faculty/Staff Trustee Application
  • History of the Society
    • Our Founders
    • Toward a More Inclusive Society
    • Women in Omicron Delta Kappa
    • Former National Presidents and Board Chairs
    • Circle Installations

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