Kappa Delta Epsilon (ΚΔΕ) is a professional fraternity for students in Education. It was organized on March 25, 1933.[1][3]
Kappa Delta Epsilon | |
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ΚΔΕ | |
Founded | March 25, 1933 Washington, DC |
Type | Professional |
Affiliation | PFA (former) |
Emphasis | Education |
Scope | National |
Motto | Logos |
Colors | Purple and White |
Publication | The ΚΔΕ Current The Circle (until 1947) |
Chapters | 16 Undergraduate, 5 Alumni |
Headquarters | c/o Dr. J. Elizabeth Casey Texas A&M University–Central Texas 1001 Leadership Pl Killeen, TX 76549 USA |
Website | Official website |
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On March 25, 1933, at the invitation of the Executive Council of Kappa Phi Kappa, professional educational fraternity representatives from six institutions met in Washington, DC and formed a national honorary professional education organization for women. The movement was sponsored by the following National Officers of Kappa Phi Kappa: Dean Will Grant Chambers of Pennsylvania State College, Professor Fredrick Henke of Allegheny College, and Dr. Arthur Wright; all National Officers of Kappa Phi Kappa fraternity.[1]
The founding delegates for the new professional women's society were:
The Organization, then called a sorority, was incorporated under the laws of Georgia in August 1935.
Chapters include the following. Active undergraduate or alumni chapters are listed in bold, inactive chapters are listed in italics.[1]