Kappa Deltas, Virginia Tech
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GREEK LIFE: KAPPA DELTA SORORITY CULTURESarah CrockettMegan HigginbothamLauren Howard
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Greek Life at Virginia Tech
Kappa Delta Sorority Overview
Kappa Delta Sorority Culture
Analysis of Relevant Issues
Student Learning and Involvement
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PRESENTATION LEARNING OUTCOMES
Following this presentation students will be able to:
List the different Greek councils within Virginia Tech Fraternity and Sorority Life
Identify the relationship of Kappa Delta’s mission statement with that of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Division of Student Affairs
Articulate aspects of Kappa Delta Culture Identify how membership in Kappa Delta affects
student learning and involvement
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INTRODUCTIONMethods
Definitions
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METHODS
Personal Interviews Active Kappa Deltas Inactive Kappa Deltas Kappa Delta Alumni Other active sorority members Other fraternity members Non-Greek students and staff members Greek life staff members
Web Research
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CULTURE
For the purposes of this presentation, CULTURE is defined as:
Social glue based on shared values and beliefs
We will be looking at the culture of Kappa Delta Sorority through the lens of Pan-Hellenic Council and Greek Life within the Virginia Tech community.
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GREEK LIFE
“..coming into school…I was really lost…there was so much to do and so many different things to choose from. I just felt like I didn’t have that solid group of friends like I did in high school. “ -Jen
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GREEK LIFE AT VIRGINIA TECH
Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life Panhellenic Council (PHC)
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
United Council for Fraternities and Sororities (UCFS)
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PANHELLENIC COUNCIL AT VIRGINIA TECH
Governing body of the 12 sororities at Virginia Tech
Made up of 13 officers and one delegate from each chapter
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GREEK STUDENT POPULATION AT VIRGINIA TECH
Total Undergraduate Female Population = 9,623
Spring 2010 Sorority Population = 1,853 19 % of the female population
Source: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
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CHOOSING GREEK LIFE
First-time Involvement
Opened doors to other involvement
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CHOOSING GREEK LIFE
Jayme
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KAPPA DELTAOverview
Culture
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KAPPA DELTAS AT VIRGINIA TECH
Video of Chant
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KAPPA DELTA MISSION STATEMENT
Kappa Delta is a national organization of women committed to
a two-fold purpose: to provide a secure, stabilizing
environment for personal growth to its collegiate members
to provide a lifelong association of friendship and enrichment to its alumnae members.
Offers the opportunity to learn leadership and interpersonal skills.
Encourages academic achievement.
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KAPPA DELTA FAST FACTS Founded in 1897 in Farmville, Virginia
Colors: Olive green and pearl white
Jewels: Diamond, emerald, and pearl
Flower: White rose
Symbols: Woodstock (local), Teddy Bear, Dagger, Nautilus Shell
Philanthropies: Girl Scouts of the USA, Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s
Hospital
Motto: “Let Us Strive for That Which is Honorable, Beautiful, and Highest”
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KAPPA DELTA STATISTICS 148 Sisters on campus
Academics: GPA New Member Initiation Requirement: 2.6 GPA Active Membership Requirement: 2.6 Spring 2010 Average: 3.375
2ND Highest Panhellenic Chapter
Expenses: New Member, First Semester Dues: $560 Fall Semester Dues: $400 Spring Semester Dues: $400
Source: Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
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KAPPA DELTA FROM AN OUTSIDER
Rehan
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WHY DO WOMEN CHOOSE KAPPA DELTA?
Jen
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KAPPA DELTA CULTURE
“I feel like we’re very respectable, put-together, polite women and I really pride myself on being a part of that.” -Jen
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WHAT IS KAPPA DELTA IN ONE WORD?
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WHAT IS KAPPA DELTA IN ONE WORD?
Video of Allie
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KAPPA DELTA HOUSE CULTURE
Juniors
30-40 chosen
House activities
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KAPPA DELTA HOUSE CULTURE
Jayme
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AFTER GRADUATION
Networking through Virginia Tech
Networking with nationwide chapters
Friendships
Leadership Opportunities
Resume Builder
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AFTER GRADUATION
Jayme
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ANALYSIS OF RELEVANT ISSUES
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AREAS OF CONFLICT
Access Financial Commitment
Recruitment Year House Involvement Years in Sorority
Academics GPA Requirement
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DIVERSITY WITHIN SORORITY LIFE
PHC and NPHC Divide
LGBTQ Involvement in Greek Life
“PHC may not be for every
woman, but it can be for any
woman” - Adam Cantley, Assistant Director of
Fraternity and Sorority Life
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STUDENT LEARNING & INVOLVEMENT
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STUDENT LEARNING
Personal Incentives
Academic Scholarships
PHC Awards
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Philanthropies
Greek leadership
Other leadership
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QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
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SOURCES
Virginia Tech Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Special thanks for personal interviews to: Jayme Shepard, Jen Davis, Jessica Johns, Greer
Kelley, Adam Cantley, Rehan Dahwood, Allie Sanders, Amanda Tompkins, Meredith London, Hannah Wilson, Amanda Rogers, and Anne Curtis Saunders