Update: April 5, 2016: Congratulations to Villanova University where the ODK circle was established in 1988!! Update: March 21, 2016: Well, our bracket is clearly BUSTED. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh went out early, very early! In the meantime, members of ODK should be cheering for Kansas, Maryland, Miami, or Virginia – the only four…
Two weeks ago, the Society’s Board of Directors held our winter meeting in Raleigh, N.C. at William Peace University. While there, we were able to speak with members of the circle, including long-time Faculty Advisor Dawn Dillon, about their efforts on behalf of O∆K. The strength of our Society continues to be grounded in the…
We often challenge ourselves on ways to bring the OΔK ideal to the campus community. Many have found strategic ways of bridging the gap between circle and greater campus population, but messages can become diluted and the constant question of “what is OΔK, anyway?” may be one of the most frustrating conversations for your dedicated…
Last week, many members of Omicron Delta Kappa gathered in New Orleans while attending the 2015 annual meeting of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education). It was a great opportunity to get caught up with numerous faculty officers from around the country and to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing the current…
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for – the unveiling of ODK’s annual bracket for the men’s NCAA basketball championship! I’ve been sharing the ODK bracket since I became National President in 2012. My logic in picking the winners in the bracket is pretty simple – ODK always wins. Here’s how it…
Between Friday, Feb. 19 and Monday, March 2, I spent 11 days on the road. I’ve also been in out and of the Charlotte airport several times; however, there is no truth to the rumor that we are going to be setting up a satellite office in a concourse there. There was even one night when…
When I walked into O∆K’s headquarters this morning, I was greeted by a butterfly. It may be a moth; regardless, it was beautiful. It was sitting on a table inside stretching its wings when I arrived. Although Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today to indicate six more weeks of winter, as I let the butterfly…
