Alpha Kappa Delta

International Sociology Honor Society
Epsilon of Mississippi Chapter
(est. 1991)

Society Background

Alpha Kappa Delta was first established in 1920 at the University of Southern California by sociologist Dr. Emory S. Bogardus. The society derives its name from the first letters of three greek words: anthropon (mankind), katamanthaneion (to investigate thoroughly or to conduct research), and diakonesein (for the purpose of service). Therefore, the purpose of AKD is to promote "excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to the improvement in the human condition." In addition, an important aspect of the society is promoting fellowship for students as well as communication between faculty and students (AKD Handbook 2000-2001).

Sociology majors and minors who meet the following requirements are invited to join:

1) junior or senior status;
2) at least four sociology courses completed;
3) an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0;
4) a sociology course GPA of 3.0.

Chapter Activities:

An induction ceremony for new initiates is usually held in the spring. In addition, the chapter sponsors a yearly award for Best Undergraduate Paper in Sociology. The national organization of AKD also sponsors an undergraduate paper competition which awards prize money, travel expenses to the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting, and a graduate school scholarship.

Contact chapter advisers Ann Marie Kinnell (601.266.4306) for more information. Or, for information about the larger organization, go to the AKD Home Page.

News

Lacy Brown is the 2009 winner of the Alpha Kappa Delta Award for Best Undergraduate Paper in Sociology.

Spring 2009 Initiates: Brandon Christian, Lauren Persons and Lane Standige.
Spring 2008 Initiates: Lauren Barker, Allison Combes, Ashley Crosby, Elizabeth Ladner, Julie Leist, Christy Lofton, Matthew Rook, and Abby Wells.
Spring 2007 Initiates: Glenn Duggin, Kristen Eidman, Rosa Gomez-Fernandini, Susannah Gregg, Felicia Jackson, Katie James, and Byron Taylor.
Spring 2006 Initiates: Daniel James Goodman, Monesca Smith, and Meredith Wong.
Spring 2005 Initiates: Jackson Bunch, Toi Carter, Heather Gaines, Michael Ide, Leslie McLelland, Stacey Pearson, and Kimberly Davidson.
Spring 2004 Initiates: Harrison Burge, Rance Higgs, Pamela Packer, Danielle Prejean, Lindsey Risher, Jason Shedd, and Wes Smith .
Spring 2003 Initiates: Amy Cieglo, Kimberly Fox, Dawn Hymel, and Nadine Terry.
Spring 2002 Initiates: Morgan Bates, Thomas Joseph Carroll, Alicia Nicole Harrison, Regina Hearn, Rachel Landry, Kelli Rose Pribanic, Ryan H. Thomas, and Jude Toche.
Spring 2001 Initiates: Charles Carroll, Amanda McElveen, Brian Turbyfill, and Rani Wesley.
Spring 2000 Initiates: Rodney Este, Sheri Grant, Dacia Haralson, Karen Marold, Todd Sherman, Robert Watson, and Celeste Wheat.