Kappa Delta Pi helpful to future teachers, members say Kappa Delta Pi " Coming back as a graduate student. my views have changed and I've really pushed myself to get better grades and make a difference, Angie Brice, graduate student " Kappa Delta Pi members watch in the American Studies buildingas new students are inducted inco the organ iza tion. Kappa Delta Pi honored outstandi ng education majors. One of me most prestigious honor societies on campus marked a milestone anniversaryduring the 1999-2000school year. Kappa Delta Pi honor society for education majorscelebrared its 25th yeaton the HardingUn iversitycampus . The N u Lambda Chaptet of Kappa De lta Pi was starred in 1974 by Dr. Ed Sewell, longtime chairman of the education department. The soc iety, which was esrab- . lished in 1911) is found on most college and un iversity campuses today. T he purpose of the society is to promme excellence in and recognize oU[sranciing concributions to education, according ro Dr. Betty Wa tson, cou nselor of the Nu Lambda Chapter. The society endeavors to maintain a high degree of professional fellowsh ip among its members. It also qu ickens professional growth and honors ach ievement in educational wo rk. "We think the society speaks highly of the students's educational achievement," Betty Watson said. "Membership in the society is an honor which reflects well on a studc:,nt's resume as an educat ion major. " To be eligible for induction imo Kappa Delta Pi, undergraduate Students must beeducation majors with a GPA of 3.0 Ot higher on 60 or more hours. Watson said Graduate students must have a GPA of3.25 or higher on 12 or more hours with a minimum of 12 hours of professiorlil education. For students like Angie Brice, graduate student, membership in the club is often earned through hard work and setting goals. "Coming back as a graduate Student, my views have changed and I've really pushed myself to get better grades and make a difference," Brice said. "I began graduate school with a set of goals, and I have met and surpassed them. It's an honor to get into the society, and it makes me want to be a bener student," Brice sa id. Brice said she believes membership in societies such as Kappa Delta Pi will benefi t her when she begins looking for a job. "Being in such a reputable organ ization speaks hi ghly of any indi vidual," she sa id. The year began with fall induction ceremonies in late September; 34 new students were added to the society, bringing their active number to 9 1. The society capped off the yea r in the sp ring wi th its annual "Ca ndl es and Conversation ," a forma l banquet on campus for its members. Katie Watson, president of the society, said it is an honor to be in Kappa Delta Pi. She enjoys wo rking closely with Betty Watson. "Dr. Watson has been wonde rfu l," Katie Watson said. "She is very excited and enthusiastic about the program. She wo rks hard to make it a unique experience for those invo lved. "She comes up with ideas to benefit the entire educat ion department through Kappa Delta Pi. " -Sarah T erty
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