Dear Members, As a person of color, I have experienced inequality throughout my life. Because of my passion for education and social justice, I earned a Juris Doctor (law) degree from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. in sociology, with a concentration in race and ethnic relations and criminology, from the University of Miami….
Wilson College Receives Charter
Chambersburg, Pa. (November 11, 2020) – Wilson College’s petition to establish a circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was approved recently by the organization’s Board of Trustees. Tara S. Singer, O∆K’s president and chief executive officer, will preside at the chartering ceremony scheduled for November 11, 2020. Sally K. Albrecht, chair…
University of Minnesota Duluth Receives Charter
Duluth, Minn. (October 21, 2020) – The University of Minnesota Duluth’s petition to establish a circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, was approved recently by the organization’s Board of Trustees. Tara S. Singer, O∆K’s president and chief executive officer, was the installing officer for the chartering ceremony which was held October…
Reaffirming Our Values and Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity
Omicron Delta Kappa issued the statement below on June 2, 2020. Since that time, our Society has completed a survey to learn more about what resources related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusivity we may share with our circles and our membership. A number of other recommendations which came out of the survey data…
Omicron Delta Kappa COVID-19 Response
Dear Members, Omicron Delta Kappa is actively tracking the impact that the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 is having on our country’s system of higher education. The reality of campuses moving to online instruction, closing residence halls, and implementing travel restrictions is also having an impact on O∆K. Many campuses are reducing in-person classes for unspecified…
Kentucky State University Receives Charter
Frankfort, Ky. (April 24, 2019) – Kentucky State University’s petition for a charter of The National Leadership Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa (O∆K), was approved recently by the organization’s board of directors. Tara Singer, O∆K’s executive director, was the installing officer for the chartering ceremony held on April 22, 2019. The announcement was made by…
In Memoriam: Cheryl M. Hogle
Cheryl Hogle, the first woman to serve as national president of Omicron Delta Kappa, died on Friday, April 19, 2019. Prior to her service as National President, she served as the SUNY Plattsburgh Circle Faculty Secretary, four terms as a Faculty Province Director, and two terms as O∆K’s National Vice President for Extension. After her…