SIGMA DELTA TAU Sisterhood Development Training
WELCOME
Dearest Newest Member of Sigma Delta Tau, Congratulations and welcome to Sigma Delta Tau! A new phase of your college experience is about to begin with your membership in SDT. In the weeks to come, you will be a part of an amazing, once in a lifetime experience. You will come to know and understand the heart of SDT, its values and meanings, as well as your fellow sisters. You will have the opportunity to grow as an individual, work with many different people, and enhance your academic and leadership skills. A lifetime of friendship and sisterhood begins when you join, evolves during your undergraduate years, and strengthens as you become an alumna. We have much to be proud of as members of Sigma Delta Tau. As we look to our beginnings and the principles upon which we were founded, a stable and meaningful foundation is provided from which to proceed through your Sisterhood Development Training. With this in mind, we welcome you as a new member and wish you much success and happiness as a member of Sigma Delta Tau. Fraternally, Your Sisters on the National Council of Sigma Delta Tau
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Vision, Our Values . . . 2 Beginning Your SDT Adventure . . . 6 Our History, Our Heritage . . . 10 Interfraternal Spirit . . . 14 National Leadership . . . 16 Living Our Mission . . . 20 Structure and Standards . . . 22 Chartered Chapters . . . 28 Alpha to Omega . . . 30
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OUR VISION, OUR VALUES
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Sigma Delta Tau Mission Statement The mission of Sigma Delta Tau is to enrich the college experience of women of similar ideals, to build lasting friendships, and to foster personal growth. Sigma Delta Tau shall encourage each member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual, philanthropic, leadership, and social opportunities within a framework of mutual respect and high ethical standards. To achieve these goals, we will:
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Strive for excellence by providing the best possible service to each chapter and each member.
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Join as partners with colleges and universities in the pursuit of academic success for our members.
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Perpetuate our values and traditions while adapting to meet the challenges of the future.
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Promote lifetime commitment and active involvement as Sigma Delta Tau alumnae.
OUR VISION, OUR VALUES
SIGMA DELTA TAU . . .
Promotes Academic Achievement– Sigma Delta Tau encourages each individual member to reach her fullest potential by providing intellectual opportunities. SDT begins academic programming immediately with the National New Member Program. Six pearls and a diamond on SDT’s National Torch badge represent the seven areas of sorority education. The diamond is designated for scholarship, as academic achievement is Sigma Delta Tau’s number one priority. SDT is dedicated to helping each member succeed academically through scholarship programming, recognition incentives, and mentoring opportunities.
Builds Leadership Skills– Sigma Delta Tau sisters develop leadership talents through “hands-on” experience in a variety of fields. Through chairing a project, leading an intramural team, holding an executive board office, or creating a fund-raising campaign, SDT provides a solid training ground for young women to develop and hone their skill set that will be easily transferable to the workplace. Sisters learn to handle conflict resolution, manage multiple projects, practice public speaking, develop marketing strategies, and run a chapter meeting!
Instills a Sense of Philanthropy– Every chapter of Sigma Delta Tau is actively involved in the support of SDT’s National Philanthropies. SDT is passionate about the protection of children and the empowerment of women! Through educational programming, fund-raising activities, and community service, SDT chapters generously support Prevent Child Abuse America and Jewish Women International. Giving one’s personal time and talents to a worthy cause creates a habit of giving and a lifelong addiction to philanthropy.
Creates a Lifelong Bond of Friendship– The special bond of sisterhood provides a unique connection, which begins in college and lasts a lifetime. These distinctive ties of friendship provide a network of female support in every phase of a member’s life. These friendships will enrich a sister’s college experience, as well as provide exceptional connections in both personal and professional life after graduation.
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. . . a unique connection, which begins in college and lasts a
“We pledged Kappa Chapter in 1981. We have remained closer than real sisters!”
“Our friendship flourished as we traveled together on the journey into adulthood.”
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“We have unconditional love and support . . . a deep connection that feels like family.”
BEGINNING YOUR SDT ADVENTURE
Welcome to Sigma Delta Tau! You are now pledged to begin a new phase of college learning as an uninitiated member of Sigma Delta Tau. Our New Member Education Program provides the foundation for you to build upon as an active member of SDT. The Program is a training ground for you to learn and experience the rich history and tradition of Sigma Delta Tau. You will learn of the privileges and obligations of membership as you prepare for full “active” membership. Our hope is for the program to inspire each member to explore the limitless possibilities of what SDT is all about! Your chapter’s Vice President of New Member Education serves as your liaison to the active chapter and will guide you through the next weeks toward initiation. If you have any questions regarding your Sisterhood Development Training or any information presented, direct them to the Vice President of New Member Education or your Chapter Advisor. In the coming weeks, you will be busy building lasting and meaningful friendships, enjoying sorority activities, and pursuing your education, while developing into a mature, responsible, and informed woman. Welcome to SDT!
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEW MEMBERS 1.
Learn and understand the history and heritage of Sigma Delta Tau. Our sorority’s traditions and ideals are the foundation for our sisterhood. To be a good member, one must know, understand, and believe in the principles of the organization to which she belongs.
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Strive for academic achievement. Academic excellence is most important to SDT, and you must maintain a minimum GPA in order to remain in good standing with the sorority.
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Demonstrate by attitude your desire to uphold Sorority standards and ideals. Live by all Sigma Delta Tau, college, local, state, and federal laws and policies regarding conduct.
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Demonstrate financial responsibility by meeting all financial obligations to the chapter and the National Organization on a timely basis.
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Participate regularly in New Member and chapter meetings and activities.
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Demonstrate membership development by showing pride in yourself and in Sigma Delta Tau by pursuing intellectual achievement, participating in community and university programs, and developing leadership skills through service as a new member officer or committee member.
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Be knowledgeable about the Greek system, supporting its endeavors as a representative of Sigma Delta Tau.
BEGINNING YOUR SDT ADVENTURE
Financial Responsibilities NATIONAL FEES
AMOUNT DUE DATE
New Member Fee
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Immediately upon becoming a new member of Sigma Delta Tau
Initiation Fee This includes badge fee and life publication fee
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Three weeks prior to Initiation
LOCAL FEES
AMOUNT DUE DATE
Monthly Chapter Dues
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Includes amounts for: Chapter $_______ Housing $_______ Social Other:
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P.R. Begins With You
As active sisters, you will be obligated to pay Active Dues, as well as fees for: Foundation, Endowment, and Convention Fund. These fees are listed on your Membership Contract.
MEMBERSHIP CONTRACTS The Sigma Delta Tau Membership Contract is a required contract for all those who wish to be members. A new member will not be initiated without signing this contract. It is a legally binding contract that has the financial obligations explained to the member and her parents so there is an understanding of what is required of them financially. The Membership Contracts are to be filled out with the financial information by the Chapter Treasurer per member annually. The Chapter Treasurer is then required to obtain the member’s signature and her parents’ signatures. The Contract is then returned to the Chapter Treasurer for processing to the National Office. The National Office is the location where all original Membership Contracts will be filed. Sigma Delta Tau Membership Contracts are due in the National Office within three weeks of the beginning of the semester or quarter. If a chapter does not meet this obligation, it will be considered not in good standing.
Your friends and classmates are constantly evaluating the Greek system and individual chapters—just as you did when you went through membership recruitment. Non-members are curious about the benefits of membership in terms of friendships, social events, philanthropy and community service, academic assistance, campus involvement, and affiliation with a national organization—as a collegian and as an alumna. Membership Recruitment, formal or informal, may take place once or twice a year, but seeking out prospective members can begin at any time and with anyone. SDT should be looked upon favorably by other Greeks, faculty members, administrators, high school students, parents, townspeople, etc., etc., etc. It depends upon you and the friends you make. To everyone you meet, especially non-members, you are Sigma Delta Tau. It’s a big responsibility being on the national SDT public relations team, but you can handle it!
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BEGINNING YOUR SDT ADVENTURE
The Pearl Program
Sisterhood Pearl:
As a new member of Sigma Delta Tau, you are about to embark on a whole new stage in your life. In the coming weeks, Sigma Delta Tau will introduce you to a broad spectrum of new experiences and challenges. Our Pearl Program gives you the opportunity to develop your own potential, while also developing meaningful relationships with other people. Based upon our torch pin, each of the six pearls and diamond represents a distinct aspect of sorority life. The pearls are as follows:
Philanthropy & Community Service Pearl:
Retreat Pearl:
Alumnae Pearl: As a new member it is important for you to realize the beginning of a lifetime commitment. By reaching out to an alumna member of Sigma Delta Tau, you are helping to keep alumnae informed and starting to become a part of the Sigma Delta Tau network.
The retreat is an opportunity for all new members to come together as a group and provide each other with a sense of belonging and mutual support.
Sigma Delta Tau best prepares its newest members to become valuable active members through social interaction with the active chapter. Talking, laughing, studying and sharing times together will enrich your sorority experience and help you to reach your full potential as an active member.
Panhellenic Pearl: In order to have a strong Panhellenic on campus, the contribution and support of each chapter is needed. As new members of Sigma Delta Tau, you will be an active part of the Panhellenic community and will have the opportunity to participate in activities to promote Panhellenic spirit.
Sigma Delta Tau supports the campus and the local community through various efforts. As new members, you will take part in community service projects that will not only benefit your campus community, but also enhance your own personal growth.
Health and Social Awareness Pearl: With the wide array of social issues surrounding us today, sorority experience is not complete without awareness of diverse cultural, academic, and social topics. Sigma Delta Tau offers its members the unique opportunity to grow and learn through programs and activities that reflect the needs and interests of college women.
The above is a basic description of the program which you will complete as a new member of Sigma Delta Tau. Your Vice President of New Member Education will outline the specific requirements for each of the pearls and the diamond.
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Scholarship Diamond: Academic excellence has always been a primary criterion for membership. A new member must attain a minimum Grade Point Average in order to be eligible for initiation. Once active, superior scholarship is continually stressed as an important individual and chapter goal.
BEGINNING YOUR SDT ADVENTURE
New Member Government The structure of the new member class is virtually the same as that of the active chapter. It functions independently in order to prepare you for various leadership positions and additional responsibilities once you become an initiated member. In order for you to take advantage of all the activities available to you and complete the Pearl Program, the new member class must be structured and organized. Within the first couple of weeks, your class will elect its officers and set up committees.
Officers Each new member class officer has specific responsibilities. She is assisted by the Vice President of New Member Education and guided through her position so that she will fulfill her duties to the best of her ability. Listed below are the new member officers and their primary responsibilities.
The Secretary takes minutes at new member and officer meetings, handles correspondence, and makes announcements. The Treasurer manages the finances of the new member class and assists the chapter Treasurer in collecting dues and fees from new members. The Social Chairman plans events hosted by the new members, both with the active chapter and with other fraternal organizations. The Junior Panhellenic Representative attends junior Panhellenic Council meetings, reports to the new member class, and encourages the rest of the group to participate in all-sorority new member events.
Committees
The President of your new member group will preside over your meetings. There is a specific order in which all the business of the group is to be discussed. This order is similar to that of the active chapter: 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes of Last Meeting 3. Reports 4. Unfinished Business 5. New Business 6. Assignment 7. Adjournment
Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary procedure is used to provide equal opportunity to all who want to express an opinion, to guarantee fairness and courtesy, and to maintain order and interest by eliminating unnecessary delays and repetition. Your new member group, as well as the active chapter, should follow this procedure at all times. Robert’s Rules of Order is the final word on any parliamentary questions.
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Committees within the new member class function much the same as those in the active chapter. It is extremely important for every new member to participate in the work of a committee. Your involvement as a committee chair or a committee member will deepen your involvement in Sigma Delta Tau.
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The President presides at new member group and officer meetings, works with the Vice President of New Member Education and her committee, and supervises the work of elected officers and appointed committee chairmen.
The Vice President presides in the absence of the new member President and supervises the activities of the committees.
OUR HISTORY/OUR HERITAGE
Founding On March 25, 1917, seven young Jewish women who exemplified self-confidence and the willingness to take a chance, founded a new sorority at Cornell University. The name chosen, Sigma Delta Phi, was soon changed to Sigma Delta Tau when the women discovered the letters belonged to another Greek organization. Most of the seven had experienced the subtle but very real discrimination practiced against religious minorities by many Greek organizations at the time. In response to the closed doors, and as a way to meet their own social and housing needs, these young women established a sorority that would respect the individuality of its members. The personal growth and social development of each individual was the basis upon which the new organization would be built. On June 16, 1917, the seven founders and their Ritualist were welcomed by Cornell administrators and faculty and representatives of the seven National sororities on campus—Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Kappa Delta as their guests of honor at the Installation Banquet of Alpha Chapter of Sigma Delta Tau. Pledges Frances Bayard and Frances Brock also were present for the banquet.
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The Seven Founders
Amy Apfel Tishman
Marian Gerber Greenberg
Dora Bloom Turteltaub
Amy Apfel was the “personality plus coed.” She married Alexander Tishman and made New York City her home for many years. Amy was a member of many worthy charity organizations and a devoted mother and grandmother. Upon her death in 1982, the Tishman family bequeathed to the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation a scholarship in Amy’s name to be awarded to deserving members of the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Delta Tau.
Marian Gerber was considered “the brain” and was more interested in her studies than campus activities. She was graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors in history. Marian married David B. Greenberg and they co-authored two books on travel, What to Buy in Europe and What to Buy in South America. Marian earned international recognition for her volunteer work as the first American chairman of Hadassah’s Youth Aliyah. Marian taught courses at the University of Massachusetts in the Judaic Studies Department. She passed away in 1987.
Dora Bloom was “the leader.” She was the first chapter president and was calm and placid throughout the hectic first year of Sigma Delta Tau’s life. Dora married John Turteltaub and, at the time of her death in March 1970, lived in West Orange, New Jersey. She was a community-minded woman, an extensive world traveler, and a proud mother and grandmother. Dora served as President of the Theresa Grotta Home for many years and was Secretary of the Conference of Jewish Women’s Organizations.
OUR HISTORY/OUR HERITAGE
Grace Srenco Grossman Grace Srenco was the “campus queen.” Grace was a freshman, assigned to a dormitory with a sophomore roommate. This roommate was Dora Bloom. Grace said, “This chance meeting led to many happy events in my life: the founding of Sigma Delta Tau and my marriage to a Philadelphia lawyer.” She helped found the Beta Chapter and met her future husband, J. Grossman, at their installation banquet. Grace devoted much of her spare time to the American Red Cross and to her hobby, painting. Grace had two sons and a daughter, Nancy, who joined SDT at the University of Pennsylvania. Grace died in 1982.
Inez Dane Ross Inez Ross was considered “the sophisticate” and helped Dora Bloom get the idea of Sigma Delta Tau rolling. Inez became a prominent social worker in New York City. During the Depression era of the 1930s, she was associated with several state and federal relief agencies, where her outstanding efforts came to the attention of Eleanor Roosevelt, who honored her at the White House. It was Inez who designed our National crest and selected the colors “café au lait and old blue.” She passed away in 1988.
Regene Freund Cohane
Lenore Rubinow Lenore Rubinow was known as “the idealist.” She studied dance during college and dreamed of a career on the stage. Lenore studied sociology in graduate school at Columbia University. She became a successful social worker in Newark, New Jersey. She organized and directed the Department of Social Service of the Neward Beth Israel Hospital. In connection with her profession, she spent three years in Germany after World War II as part of the displaced persons’ program. Lenore passed away in 1972.
Ritualist Nathan Caleb House “Brother Nat” Through Dora Bloom, the services of an idealist and poet were sought to write a ritual worthy of the philosophy of Sigma Delta Tau. Nathan House was such a person, and he wrote the ritual, keeping in mind the personalities of the seven young women. After leaving Cornell, Brother Nat was “lost.” In a chance look through the New York City phone book, Nat was “found” and brought as a surprise to the 1958 National Convention. From that time until his death, Brother Nat attended almost every Biennial Convention and maintained correspondence and visits with many alumnae and collegiate chapters. Brother Nat was the only man to wear the Sigma Delta Tau gold Torch pin. Brother Nat was born October 1, 1892, and died May 18, 1974.
Ritual Fraternity and sorority rituals have their roots in the ceremonies of ancient secret organizations. Because the usual college curriculum of the 19th and early 20th centuries included Greek, Latin, philosophy, and religion, these disciplines influenced the groups. The secret societies chose names, coats-of-arms, badges, mottos, and colors as symbols, which convey the feelings, emotions, and ideas presented in the ritual. Ritual is what separates Sigma Delta Tau from other social organizations. It is the common bond among all members, representing our link to the past as we grow into the future. You were introduced to rituals during your pledging ceremony and will experience it throughout your life as an initiated member. At each ritual function, members have the opportunity to reflect upon the values and responsibilities presented and renew their commitment to excellence. The Sigma Delta Tau ritual, written more than 90 years ago by Brother Nat, explains the underlying truths and ideals of the Sorority. Initiates also learn the secret symbols of Sigma Delta Tau. It is a beautiful, enriching experience you will appreciate the most by learning all material presented to you as a new member. Sigma Delta Tau ritual can help you be an outstanding sorority member and human being. If you strive to internalize its meaning, you will gain as an individual and benefit the Sorority as a whole. These ideals are as pertinent today as they were many years ago when the purpose of Sigma Delta Tau was formulated for the organization’s bylaws:
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“It shall be the purpose of this fraternal organization to form a close social and fraternal union of those of similar ideals and to foster, maintain, and instill such ideals in the hearts of its members as will result in actions worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.”
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Regene Freund called herself “the activity girl.” She balanced her work in campus organizations and her pre-law studies very well. After graduating from law school, she married Louis Cohane. They maintained
law offices in Detroit the entire period of their marriage. In 1924, they earned the distinction of being the first married couple to try a case before the United States Supreme Court. Regene served as Sigma Delta Tau’s first National President from 1918–1922. She continued to serve as our National Counselor, a volunteer position she held for more than 35 years. Regene has been honored many times over the years for her leadership roles in civic and social welfare organizations, as well as for her contributions to Sigma Delta Tau. Regene was chosen one of Detroit’s “Women of Achievement” and her portrait has been placed in the Detroit Historical Museum. Sigma Delta Tau honored Regene in 1991 by establishing the Regene Freund Cohane Outstanding President Award. She passed away in 1992.
OUR HISTORY/OUR HERITAGE
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Crest
Sigma Delta Tau corresponds to SDT in Greek symbols. Our Greek Letters may be worn by new members prior to initiation.
The crest of Sigma Delta Tau is a shield bearing the Sorority’s insignia and is used on all official sorority documents and awards. Only initiated members may use the crest on jewelry, stationery, and other personal articles.
Badge
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The Torch of Sigma Delta Tau was chosen by our founders as a symbol of freedom to light the way for others. The jeweled torch is adorned by five pearls on the crossbar and one on its handle. Above the five pearls are the Greeks letters for Sigma Delta Tau. A diamond brightens the flame. The badge may be worn by initiated members only and is worn over the heart. It is purchased at the time of initiation and may be worn as long as one is a member in good standing.
Jewel The jewel of Sigma Delta Tau is Lapis Lazuli. It is a semi-precious stone prized since antiquity for its intense blue color. Lapis lazuli has been mined in the Badakhashan province of Afghanistan for 6,500 years, and trade in the stone is ancient enough for lapis jewelry to have been found at Predynastic Egyptian sites.
White Gold Torch Badge
Flower
This special badge is worn by women with 10 or more years of service to the national organization.
The flower of Sigma Delta Tau is the Yellow (Golden) Tea Rose.
New Member Pin
Colors
The new member pin is a round button enameled in old blue. On it is a gold torch.
Sigma Delta Tau’s colors are café au lait (coffee with cream) and old blue.
Motto
Patriae Multae Spes Una meaning “One Hope of Many People”
We’ve learned to love and to share.
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INTERFRATERNAL SPIRIT
National Panhellenic Conference The organization known today as the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) developed from a group of seven national sororities that met in 1902 in Chicago at the invitation of Alpha Phi. Eleven years earlier, in 1891, Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted the first intersorority meeting to discuss concerns and interests the groups were confronting as sororities. In the beginning, membership recruitment and new member programs were the main focus of NPC, but with the growth of more sororities, areas of concern were broadened to include public relations, scholarship, finance, and housing. The purpose of the Conference is to foster interfraternity relationships, to assist collegiate chapters of the NPC member groups, and to cooperate with colleges and universities in maintaining the highest scholastic and social standards. There are 26 member groups, each having one delegate and three alternate delegates. page fourteen
We, the fraternity women of America, stand for service through the development of character inspired by the close contact and deep friendship of individual fraternity and Panhellenic life. The opportunity for wide and wise human service, through mutual respect and helpfulness, is the tenet by which we strive to live.
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We, the undergraduate members of women’s fraternities, stand for scholarship, for guarding of good health, for maintenance of fine standards, and for serving, to the best of our ability, our college community. Cooperation for furthering fraternity life, in harmony with its best possibilities, is the ideal that shall guide our fraternity activities.
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THE PANHELLENIC CREED
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Sigma Delta Tau Government The business, property, and affairs of the sorority shall be managed by the BOARD of DIRECTORS, composed of nine members: President, five Vice Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer, the Immediate Past President, and the National Panhellenic Delegate. The CABINET serves under the Board of Directors as Chapter Services Coordinators, Standing Committee Chairmen, and Discretionary Appointments. The CHAPTER ADVISORS are alumnae interested in helping undergraduate chapters by overseeing the general operation of the chapters. They serve as the liaison between the local chapter and the National organization.
Your Vice President of New Member Education will give you the following information on the current Sigma Delta Tau National Board of Directors: National President: _________________________________________________ National Vice President: ______________________________________________ National Vice President: ______________________________________________ National Vice President: ______________________________________________ National Vice President: ______________________________________________ National Vice President: ______________________________________________ Secretary/Treasurer: ________________________________________________ Immediate Past President: ____________________________________________ NPC Delegate: _____________________________________________________
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The ultimate and overall powers of the Sorority are lodged in and possessed by the voting members of the Sorority. The voting members of the Sorority are composed of chapters in good standing (2 votes), Alumnae Associations composed of not less than five alumnae members in good standing (1 vote), Chapter Advisors (1 vote, each), Standing Committee Chairmen (1 vote, each), and members of the Board of Directors. The voting privileges are exercised by the voting members of the Sorority at each Biennial National Convention. The National Convention body has the power to transact all business of the Sorority, make changes in the Bylaws, elect the National Board of Directors, and rule on legislation brought before the Convention.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
National Organization The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is responsible for planning, administering and coordinating the overall activities of the National Office. This staff person also oversees the administrative support for the officers and programs of the Sorority and supervises the services to collegiate chapters and colonies. The Executive Director provides guidance and supervision to other staff members and evaluates procedures and current trends leading to recommendations for improvement in the office procedures, serving as a liaison between officers and staff. The DIRECTOR of FINANCE heads the financial department and is responsible for the continuous supervision of regular financial affairs of the Sorority. The Director of Finance prepares all Sorority financial reports and compiles information necessary for preparation of the annual budget.
CHAPTER CONSULTANTS are Sigma
National Headquarters
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The National Headquarters of Sigma Delta Tau is located in Carmel, Indiana. The headquarters houses the central business office as well as the Sorority archives and the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation office. The Sorority is managed by a staff of professionals at the National Office. In addition to handling routine Sorority business, the staff provides support for the programs, services, and activities for collegians and alumnae, provides for the orderly maintenance of Sorority records, and provides the communication necessary for each officer to carry out her responsibilities to keep the membership informed of Sorority programs and progress.
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Delta Taus who have recently graduated from college. They travel throughout the United States to work directly with collegiate chapters. These consultants make suggestions to improve chapter management, build loyalty and enthusiasm, and educate members on the latest recruitment techniques.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation
Donations Provide our Framework
The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation was founded in 1963 as a separate not-forprofit corporation. The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation is committed to encouraging the growth of its members, both collegian and alumnae, by supporting educational, philanthropic, and leadership programs.
The Foundation knows that, as it addresses the challenges and needs of the future, our alumnae will answer the call to contribute. The Foundation conducts an annual campaign to fund scholarship grants. As an undergraduate member, you are annually assessed a $10 Foundation fee, which directly benefits the work of the Foundation. As an alumna, you will be asked to contribute to the Foundation every year. Donors are recognized in The Torch where they are listed by chapter.
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The Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of 16 trustees. The trustees are elected by the Board for staggered terms of office. The trustees oversee the work of the Foundation and their committees: Scholarship, Development, Financial Planning, and Educational Loans. The Board meets annually and operates independently from the Sorority Board of Directors.
In addition to a regular annual donation, you may contribute to the Foundation with special gifts. SDTs remember loved ones with memorial donations.
Four of the Foundation’s 12 scholarship winners being honored at the National Convention.
The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation
Our Goals and Objectives
Looking Towards Tomorrow
Promotes academic excellence by developing and strengthening skills through educational programming.
Through the years, the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation has awarded more than $325,000 to our sisters as scholarship grants, interest-free loans, and leadership development programs for both individuals and chapters.
New programming and the continuation of those in place are made possible because our women care about others, because membership in Sigma Delta Tau is a lifelong commitment. The Sigma Delta Tau Foundation wishes to continue its tradition of enriching the lives of our members, chapters, and communities.
Provides leadership programming so that our chapters and ultimately our communities may benefit.
While the Foundation is committed to providing scholarships and loans to offset rising educational costs, we recognize the need for supporting other areas vital to our members’ growth and well-being.
Provides funding for our National philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America, so that we may help break the cruel cycle of abuse. Provides funding to foster the goals and objectives of our Sorority. Provides Chapter Advisor and Consultant assistance. Supports programming on contemporary women’s issues. Supports the development of Campus Issues Programming with NIC and NPC. Supports The TORCH magazine.
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SIGMA DELTA TAU NATIONAL CONVENTIONS 1922 1924 1926 1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948 1950 1952 1954 1956 1958 1960 1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014
New York City—Vanderbilt Hotel Buffalo, New York—Hotel Statler Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—Bellevue-Statford Columbus, Ohio—Deshler-Wallick Hotel Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel Cincinnati, Ohio—Hotel Gibson Buffalo, New York—Hotel Statler Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel Montreal, Canada—Mount Royal Hotel Omaha, Nebraska—Hotel Paxton French Lick, Indiana—French Lick Sheraton Chicago, Illinois—Edgewater Beach Hotel Saratoga Springs, New York—Grand Union Hotel Atlanta, Georgia—Biltmore Hotel Denver, Colorado—Cosmopolitan Hotel Quebec City, Canada—Chateau Frontenac Miami Beach, Florida—The Sea Isle Estes Park, Colorado—Stanley Hotel Bretton Woods, New Hampshire—Mt. Washington Hotel Houston, Texas—Shamrock Hilton Hotel Miami Beach, Florida—Eden Roc Hotel Los Angeles, California—Sportsman Lodge Grossinger, New York—Grossinger’s Country Club Grand Bahama Island—Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club Miami Beach, Florida—The Americana Hotel Toronto, Canada—Inn on the Park Orlando, Florida—Orlando Hyatt Miami, Florida—King’s Bay Country Club Williamsburg, Virginia—The Cascades Cincinnati, Ohio—Cincinnati Marriott Nashville, Tennessee—Opryland Hotel Chicago, Illinois—Ambassador Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—Harbor Beach Hotel Orlando, Florida—Marriott World Center Indianapolis, Indiana—Hyatt Regency Washington, D.C.—The Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Georgia—The Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C.—Georgetown University Tampa, Florida—Saddlebrook Resort Nashville, Tennessee—Marriott Cool Springs Hotel Washington, DC—Marriott Metro Center Orlando, Florida—Hilton in Walt Disney World Falls Church, Virginia—Fairview Park Marriott Ft. Lauderdale, Florida—Marriott Harbor Beach Resort Chicago, Illinois—Doubletree Hotel Magnificent Mile Atlanta, Georgia—Westin Buckhead Alexandria, Virginia—Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
National Convention Sigma Delta Tau meets biennially at a National Convention in each even-numbered year. The business of the Sorority is conducted at the National Convention and National Officers are elected. Each chapter in good standing is entitled to two (2) votes on all matters coming before the members. The convention fund fee entitles each chapter to send two delegates at the expense of the National organization. The convention also consists of leadership workshops, speakers, and the National Awards Banquet.
Leadership School The SDT Leadership School is held each odd-numbered year. It is much like a National Convention, but with a more informal agenda, where the collegiate leaders get an opportunity to work directly with National alumnae volunteers in a smaller setting. All SDT undergraduates are invited to participate in the weekend seminar. Professional speakers, interactive workshops, and ample opportunity to exchange best practices are included in this biennial program.
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LIVING OUR MISSION
National Philanthropy Sigma Delta Tau supports Prevent Child Abuse America, Jewish Women International, and Women for Women International. SDT’s National Founders fought for the rights of women and inspired our members into actions “worthy of the highest precepts of true womanhood, democracy, and humanity.” Thus, our National organization supports the empowerment of women and the protection of children by working for these three dynamic organizations. SDT sisters contribute time, money, and educational resources to both PCA and JWI annually.
PUBLICATIONS
Official SDT Social Media Profiles Website: www.sigmadeltatau.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/sdtsorority Facebook: www.facebook.com/sdtsorority
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The Torch is Sigma Delta Tau’s semi-annual National magazine. It includes news about Sorority programs and services, chapter activities, and individual members. Features address issues of interest to women, Sigma Delta Tau, and the Greek system. Your initiation fee includes a life subscription to The Torch. You will continue to receive it as long as you inform the National Office of your current address. While you are in college, it is sent to your home address.
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LIVING OUR MISSION
Lifetime Commitment At your initiation, you will become a lifetime member and gain the privilege of saying for many years to come, “I am a member of Sigma Delta Tau.” Along with that privilege is the responsibility of a lifetime commitment. There are many ways in which you can fulfill that commitment, but all of them offer friendship, career contacts, a support network, leadership training, philanthropic projects, interesting programs, and continuing sisterhood. Your graduation may seem a long way off but before you know it—your professional life will be beginning. Alumnae membership will be by far the largest portion of your life as a member of Sigma Delta Tau. As an alumna of Sigma Delta Tau you will . . . Live your life in such a way that Sigma Delta Tau will always be proud to have you as a member. Your conduct reflects upon the Sorority at large. You ARE Sigma Delta Tau to everyone you meet. Continually promote Sigma Delta Tau and our causes and, to do this, you must . . . Provide a recommendation for recruitment whenever asked. Assist a collegiate chapter, offering your time and talents as an Advisor or member of House Corporation, etc. Contribute financially to the Sigma Delta Tau Foundation on a yearly basis. The amount of contribution is not as important as the regularity.
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Sigma Delta Tau Colonies Sigma Delta Tau collegiate chapters are first established as colonies. A colony is on provisionary status while preparing itself internally to petition for full chapter status based upon the successful completion of requirements. At this point, the National Board of Directors votes whether or not to grant a charter. The initiation of the charter members and the charter presentation takes place during the chapter’s installation weekend. Once the charter is presented, the colony receives full chapter status and its chapter name. In many cases, a nearby Sigma Delta Tau chapter serves as a big sister chapter and assumes responsibility for providing leadership, enthusiasm, and support to the new colony.
Sigma Delta Tau Collegiate Chapter A Sigma Delta Tau collegiate chapter may be established at any accredited college or university. Each chapter is encouraged to develop to its fullest potential, while adhering to a contract against hazing. A collegiate chapter is considered to be the basic unit of the Sorority.
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Collegiate Chapter Organization Each chapter is required to adopt its own set of bylaws, which must be approved by the National Chairman of Chapter ByLaws. The bylaws must not be in conflict with the Sigma Delta Tau National ByLaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies. Chapter bylaws must also conform to applicable college or university regulations of which it is a part. The quality of leadership provided by your executive officers is directly related to the strength of your chapter. Members must use good judgment in electing officers and be knowledgeable about the duties of each position as well as the qualifications of each candidate in order to make a wise decision. For a chapter to reach its full potential, it needs a sense of purpose and direction as set forth in its long- and short-term goals. It is important to realize that a chapter is only as strong as its weakest member.
Chapter Officers The Chapter Executive Board is responsible for effective and consistent chapter management and coordination of the chapter calendar. This includes planning
chapter meetings, reviewing the week’s activities, and acting as a sounding board for ideas, concerns, goals, etc. Executive Board composition is established in the chapter bylaws.
Standards Board The Standards Board is charged with the knowledge of and responsibility for the enforcement of National Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies, as well as Chapter, Panhellenic and University rules and regulations. The Standards Board has judicial jurisdiction, including the ability to set and enforce penalties. The Standards Board aims for positive development of the chapter as a whole and of the individual members. The board must reflect continued caring for the individual, while still meeting its responsibilities for chapter standards.
Elections Chapter officers must be initiated members of Sigma Delta Tau. Elections are held in all chapters between November and April. A nominating committee is elected to propose a single slate of nominees to
the entire chapter before the scheduled election. The nominating committee, or slate committee, has representation from each class within the chapter and usually consists of between four and six members. The nominating committee should call for expression of interest in an office through letters of intent. The goal is to find the best qualified chapter member for each position. This eliminates popularity contests and rules out the possibility of “rewarding” someone with the honor of an office without any regard for her interest in the position or her ability to meet its requirements. Holding an office within a Sigma Delta Tau chapter is an honor that should not be regarded lightly.
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SIGMA DELTA TAU STANDARDS FOR CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT All Sigma Delta Tau chapters are expected to meet a set of Standards established by the National Sorority. Each chapter is evaluated annually in the areas of Administration, Membership Recruitment, New Member Education and Development, Scholarship, Chapter Programming, Leadership Development, and Alumnae Programming. Over the course of the year, the chapter will complete programming in each of the seven areas. This will ensure a well-balanced curriculum, promote the ideals of Sigma Delta Tau, and enrich the lives of each member.
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Important Things to Know! Sigma Delta Tau National Policies All members will receive a copy of all Sigma Delta Tau National Policies each semester. The following policies are of special interest to you as a new member. Most have been created to assist our chapter officers in risk management programs. Please note that violation of these policies subject the chapter to National Supervision and violator to termination of her membership.
Sigma Delta Tau Internet Policy The Internet may not be used by any member of SDT for any purpose which is illegal, immoral, unethical, dishonest, and/or damaging to the reputation of Sigma Delta Tau, inconsistent with the mission of the Sorority, or likely to subject the Sorority to liability. Impermissible use includes: posting pictures or content depicting violations of our National Risk Management Policies, posting obscene or offensive material, and posting material that does not portray the image of SDT in a positive manner.
Live In Policy
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All active members and new members must live in the chapter house, beginning at the first available opportunity, for a minimum of two years unless the house is filled to capacity with members of SDT. All chapter officers are required to live in the chapter house. If a student elects to study abroad for a semester, she still is responsible for satisfying her obligations under her housing contract. Space in the chapter house shall be filled by a procedure to be written in each chapter’s local bylaws.
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Sigma Delta Tau Policy on Hazing
Scholarship Policy
Hazing is defined as any act or tradition that (a) may endanger the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of another; (b) requests, encourages, or suggests violation of any federal, state, or local law or university regulation; (c) is mentally or physically demeaning; or (d) requires a personal or menial task of another individual, whether publicly or privately.
To remain in good standing, active members must achieve a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 system each academic term. The chapter may set a higher requirement if desired. A minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 system is required the term prior to affiliation and/or initiation. Individual chapters have the option of setting their GPA requirement higher than a 2.5 but may not go below this minimum.
What is hazing? Hazing is defined as any activity which endangers the physical safety of another person; produces mental or physical discomfort; causes embarrassment, fright, humiliation, or ridicule; or degrades the individual. Hazing contradicts the purpose and mission statement of the Sorority and has no connection with feelings of friendship, sisterhood, or respect.
Hazing Prevention.org SDT is a proud organizational sponsor of the National Hazing Symposium and National Hazing Prevention Week. Sigma Delta Tau National encourages all SDT collegiate chapters to participate in campus activities this very important week each year!
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Sigma Delta Tau Policy on Alcoholic Beverages No alcoholic beverages may be stored, served, or consumed on Sigma Delta Tau premises. Chapter funds cannot be used to purchase or contribute to the purchase of alcoholic beverages. No philanthropic or fund-raising event may be conducted at an establishment where alcoholic beverages are being served in conjunction with the event. All members of Sigma Delta Tau must obey all state and local laws concerning alcohol, as well as the rules and regulations of the college or university. Violation of this policy subjects the chapter to National Super vision and the violator to dismissal.
Sigma Delta Tau Policy on Illegal Drugs or Narcotics Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the use of illegal drugs and narcotics on Sigma Delta Tau premises and further prohibits the abuse of any drug or narcotic on said premises, or in connection with Sigma Delta Tau activities. Drugs and drug paraphernalia (including, but not limited to, bongs, pipes, snorters, cocaine kits, roach clips, etc.) are not allowed in any house, suite, or dorm floor owned, leased, or rented by Sigma Delta Tau.
Sigma Delta Tau Visitation Policy Entertaining in public areas of chapter housing owned, rented, maintained, or controlled by Sigma Delta Tau shall never exceed the limits set by the campus administration or by College Panhellenic regulations. However, a chapter may set rules more strict than those required by Sigma Delta Tau, the administration, or Panhellenic.
HUMAN DIGNITY: All members of Sigma Delta Tau should have a positive influence in the direction and achievements of the university community. All sorority activities should promote self-worth, human dignity, and a positive Greek image. Sigma Delta Tau prohibits the sponsoring of, or participating in any activities, including competitive games, which are destructive, demeaning, abusive, and/or promote divisiveness among NPC member groups, or promote a negative image of the Greek community.
Sigma Delta Tau housing is maintained for the benefit of all chapter members. Allowing male visitors in private and/or sleeping areas could infringe upon the privacy of roommates and other members. Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in the private areas of Sigma Delta Tau housing between the hours of midnight and 10 a.m. Male guests MAY NOT be entertained in the public areas of Sigma Delta Tau housing between the hours of 3 a.m. and 10 a.m. Male guests MAY NOT be in Sigma Delta Tau housing unescorted. There will be no 24-hour male visitation.
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New Member Scholarship Program Your primary reason for enrolling in college is to pursue your education and to strive for academic excellence. Sigma Delta Tau fully encourages its members to take advantage of every opportunity to learn, and we are dedicated to helping you make the most of your college experience. Each member is asked to exert her best effort towards studying and learning. SDT wants every member to feel challenged to continue learning, exploring, creating, and growing. The new member Scholarship Program is designed to assist you in combining academic excellence with the demands of an active and new member education period. It offers you: Organized study hours Special tutors and study buddies Familiarity with chapter resources, such as a study room and study files Familiarity with campus resources, such as libraries, counseling centers, and skills classes
succeed! We want you to succced! Study Tips
Use these study tips in order to get the most out of your college courses.
1. Attend class regularly. Many professors take attendance, which can hurt your grade if you miss classes. 2. Concentrate and listen attentively without daydreaming. 3. Participate in class discussions and ask questions. 4. Read assignments before class so that the material presented will be understood and clarified. 5. Turn in work of which you are proud. Pay attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and legibility. 6. Take accurate notes and develop skills in rapid reading. 7. Utilize your time between classes and after lunch to review notes, learn definitions, or prepare an outline. 8. Don’t stress out during test time. Best results will occur when you are calm and can concentrate freely.
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9. Stay healthy. Eat nutritionally, get plenty of sleep, and plan time for exercise and relaxation. 10. Be sure to keep aware of the requirements for your courses, so that none of the planned assignments will spring up on you unexpectedly. 11. Visit your academic counselor for advice when choosing courses. 12. Don’t hesitate to find help when you are struggling. Use chapter and school resources for special help. 13. Become familiar with the campus library and take advantage of its valuable resources. 14. Establish a daily routine. Schedule a regular time for eating, resting, studying, and playing. Distinguish between academic and non-academic activities. Discipline yourself to put top priority times first. 15. Establish a regular study spot. Make sure there is sufficient light and ventilation available. 16. Do not procrastinate! Do assignments as soon as they are assigned.
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Time Management Learning to manage your time effectively will help you to create a positive balance between academics and activities. With some planning, organization, self-discipline, and the following guidelines, you can succeed in both of these areas.
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Fill in study time, giving two hours per subject. Be sure to allow for short, but frequent, study breaks. Study where you will be free from any distractions. Try to study between classes when possible, so that you will have more free time later in the day.
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Schedule time to run personal errands such as laundry, shopping, hair care.
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Make sure your schedule fits your lifestyle. If you are a morning person, schedule your classes and study time early and leave your more routine tasks for later in the day.
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Schedule everyday activities for the same time each day. This is the most effective method according to research.
“My SDT sorority experience helped me develop important skills for managing time and motivating people.” —Barbara Weinstein, CEO, Family Central, Inc.
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Try your schedule for about one month before changing it. It will take this long to develop the discipline and diligence necessary to make the schedule succeed.
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If necessary, alter your schedule to accommodate time.
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Always carry your calendar with you in case a change needs to be made. “Selling Your Sorority Skills in the Real World is a favorite workshop at the SDT Leadership School. Our undergraduates learn important hands-on training throughout their college career, including: how to facilitate a workship, manage a budget, recruit new members, organize events, and supervise peers.” —Jill Ellermeyer, Director of Campus Recruiting, Accenture/SDT National Council Member
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Allow time in your schedule for activities with specific requirements, such as classes, meetings, meals, and work.
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CHARTERED CHAPTERS
Alpha, CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York, March, 25, 1917 Beta, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1920 Gamma, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio, February 26, 1921 Delta, SUNY BUFFALO, Buffalo, New York, April 17, 1921 Epsilon, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, Ohio, January 6, 1923 Zeta, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 7, 1924 Eta, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia, April 6, 1924 Theta, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, Nebraska, May 23, 1925 Iota, MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montreal, Quebec, February 20, 1926 Kappa, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana, Illinois, March 6, 1926 Lambda, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, July 19, 1927 Mu, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, California, July 18, 1927 Nu, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 21, 1929 Xi, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, Norman, Oklahoma, September 14, 1929 Omicron, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, West Virginia, February 5, 1934 Pi, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, Iowa City, Iowa, April 8, 1933 Rho, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, May 10, 1935 Sigma, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, Illinois, April 24, 1938 Tau, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, Austin, Texas, March 4, 1939 Upsilon, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Bloomington, Indiana, April 20, 1940 Phi, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania, February 20, 1943 Chi, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 16, 1944 Psi, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, Massachusetts, December 15, 1945 Omega, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, New York, April 27, 1946 Alpha Beta, UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, Rhode Island, January 25, 1947 Alpha Delta, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, Colorado, February 23, 1947 Alpha Epsilon, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, Indiana, February 4, 1948 Alpha Zeta, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 15, 1950 Alpha Eta, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, St. Louis, Missouri, April 29, 1951 Alpha Theta, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, Maryland, March 22, 1952 Alpha Iota, TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1, 1955 Alpha Kappa, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Columbia, South Carolina, February 3, 1957 Alpha Lambda, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Columbia, Missouri, September 7, 1957 Alpha Mu, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida, October 25, 1957 Alpha Nu, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, Wisconsin, November 16, 1958 Alpha Xi, BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 3, 1959 Alpha Omicron, BROOKLYN COLLEGE, Brooklyn, New York, May 2, 1959 Alpha Pi, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, December 6, 1959
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Alpha Rho, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, March 27, 1960 Alpha Sigma, HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, New York, May 15, 1960 Alpha Tau, GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC, December 16, 1961 Alpha Upsilon, BRADLEY UNIVERSITY, Peoria, Illinois, November 28, 1962 Alpha Phi, MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Memphis, Tennessee, June 3, 1962 Alpha Chi, MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio, May 5, 1963 Alpha Psi, UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, Ohio, November 10, 1963 Alpha Omega, UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio, November 10, 1964 Beta Alpha, UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, Denver, Colorado, January 31, 1965 Beta Beta, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, Michigan, November 1, 1964 Beta Gamma, UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, Texas, March 21, 1965 Beta Delta, PARSONS COLLEGE, Fairfield, Iowa, March 27, 1965 Beta Epsilon, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, Colorado, November 3, 1966 Beta Zeta, QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, New York, March 7, 1967 Beta Eta, NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, DeKalb, Illinois, May 12, 1967 Beta Theta, LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY, Brookville, New York, November 12, 1967 Beta Iota, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, Kansas City, Missouri, February 23, 1969 Beta Kappa, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1969 Beta Nu, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, Florida, October 16, 1975 Beta Xi, UNION COLLEGE, Schenectady, New York, November 20, 1977 Beta Pi, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, New York, April 1, 1978 Beta Rho, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, Virginia, May 3, 1981 Beta Sigma, HERBERT C. LEHMAN COLLEGE, New York, New York, November 13, 1969 Beta Tau, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey, September 13, 1981 Beta Upsilon, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, California, May 15, 1983 Beta Phi, SUNY STONY BROOK, Stony Brook, New York, December 1, 1984 Beta Chi, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, Kansas, May 5, 1985 Gamma Alpha, SUNY BINGHAMTON, Binghamton, New York, April 21, 1985 Gamma Beta, SUNY ALBANY, Albany, New York, November 15, 1985 Gamma Gamma, HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, New York, September 28, 1986 Gamma Delta, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC, April 20, 1987 Gamma Epsilon, SUNY ONEONTA, Oneonta, New York, April 30, 1987 Gamma Zeta, SUC BUFFALO, Buffalo, New York, April 16, 1988 Gamma Eta, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, Florida, April 17, 1988 Gamma Theta, SUNY CORTLAND, Cortland, New York, March 24, 1988 Gamma Iota, UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, W. Hartford, Connecticut, April 9, 1989
Gamma Kappa, SUNY OSWEGO, Oswego, New York, March 14, 1989 Gamma Lambda, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, Florida, April 15, 1989 Gamma Mu, NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, Massachusetts, June 8, 1989 Gamma Nu, SUNY NEW PALTZ, New Paltz, New York, April 30, 1989 Gamma Xi, MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, January 26, 1990 Gamma Omicron, YORK UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario, November 11, 1990 Gamma Pi, UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Tampa, Florida, March 9, 1991 Gamma Rho, RAMAPO COLLEGE, Mahwah, New Jersey, April 28, 1991 Gamma Sigma, JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, Providence, Rhode Island, May 4, 1991 Gamma Tau, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, January 19, 1992 Gamma Upsilon, SUNY PLATTSBURGH, Plattsburgh, New York, October 5, 1991 Gamma Phi, YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, York, Pennsylvania, October 12, 1991 Gamma Chi, SUNY GENESEO, Geneseo, New York, January 25, 1992 Gamma Psi, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona, March 7, 1992 Gamma Omega, ADELPHI UNIVERSITY, Garden City, New York, April 26, 1992
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Delta Alpha, EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, Michigan, May 31, 1992 Delta Beta, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Normal, Illinois, February 6, 1994 Delta Gamma, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY, Waltham, Massachusetts, April 30, 1995 Delta Delta, COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, New York, November 10, 1996 Delta Epsilon, EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, Georgia, March 31, 2001 Delta Zeta, RUTGERS-CAMDEN, Camden, New Jersey, December 8, 2002 Delta Eta, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, Charleston, South Carolina, October 12, 2003 Delta Theta, PACE UNIVERSITY, New York, New York, January, 2007 Delta Iota, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, November 12, 2006 Delta Kappa, WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, Danbury, Connecticut, March 25, 2012 Delta Lambda, FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE, Farmingdale, NY, February 2, 2013 Delta Mu, MANHATTAN COLLEGE, Riverdale, NY, November 17, 2013
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FRATERNITY CONFIDENTIALITY As you progress in your Sisterhood Development Training, you will become increasingly proud of your association with SDT and eager to share our heritage and service and social activities with friends and family. For the most part, you are encouraged to express how much you enjoy and benefit from your sorority experience. There are, however, some aspects of chapter life that are for SDTs only. For example, matters discussed in chapter meetings, all house meetings, and new member meetings should NEVER be discussed outside of the chapter. Such business is to be shared only with your SDT sisters. Our ritual and ceremonies, those things which symbolically bind all SDTs together, are also to be shared only with other SDTs. Confidentiality and respect are signs of your loyalty to Sigma Delta Tau. In turn, you will find your entire lifetime sorority experience and accompanying SDT friendships take on a deeper and more beautiful meaning when you know they are shared only with those who bear the name of Sigma Delta Tau.
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The Greek Alphabet
〈 〉 ⌫ ⌬ ⌭ ⌮⌯⌰ ⌱ ⌲ ⌳⌴⌵ ⌶ ⌷ Beta/bay ’ta
Gamma/gam’a
Delta/del’ta
Epsilon/ep’si-lon
Alpha/al’pha
Eta/ay’ta
Theta/thay ’ta
Iota/io’ta
Kappa/kap’a
Zeta/zay ’ta
Lambda/lam’da
Mu/mew
Nu/new
Xi/zi (eye)
Knowledge of the Greek alphabet will enable members to identify fraternities and sororities, as well as learn the system of names of the different chapters. The terminology of the Greek-letter system is based upon both the Greek and English languages. Most often, the two are combined in fraternity-Greek to identify national organizations, individual chapters, officers, and special publications or programs. “Greek” is the term applied to members of all fraternities. It shouldn’t be all Greek to you.
Omicron/om’i-kron
⌸⌹⌺ ⌻ ⌼ ⌽⌾⌿⍀ Pi/pi (eye)
Rho/rho
Phi/phi (eye)
Chi/chi (eye)
Sigma/sig’ma
Psi/psi (eye)
Tau/taw
Upsilon/oop’si-lon
Omega/om’ay-ga
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ALTHOUGH TIME SPINS A WEB (National song) Although time spins a web and we form a part Every new day has its truth. And though we may grow wise with the years of our lives We will never scorn our youth. In darkness we still seek a new vision that will keep SDT will be our guiding light. Friendship and love and a new special view All these depend on what Sig Delta will do. We’ve learned to love and to share We’ll reach a hand and we’ll care And SDT will be our light.