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Why Join KDP at LCCC? @ LCCC Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter History Founded in 1911 at the University of Illinois, Kappa Delta Pi was established to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Pioneering from its beginning by including women as well as men, Kappa Delta Pi grew from a local chapter to the international organization it is today. Today Kappa Delta Pi is the only education honor society that represents all facets of the education profession for undergraduates, graduate/doctoral students, K–12 teachers, administrators, university faculty, and retirees. There are now chapters at 582 North American colleges and universities, active professional/alumni chapters in 12 states, and a total active membership of more than 45,000. We will be celebrating 100 years of excellence in education in 2011. -www.kdp.org Lehigh Carbon Community College is the first community college in the state of Pennsylvania to establish a local chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. Most four year institutions have established chapters and when KDP opened membership to community colleges, we acted! Why Join? Be recognized for your scholarship and hard work! Be a part of a student-lead group that engages in literacy activities in the community and volunteers in education-related settings. Take advantage of leadership opportunities and build your resume! Membership follows you to your four year institution where you are a part of an immediate network on campus. Continue your membership as a professional in your field. Ever heard of these guys and gals; John Dewey, Albert Einstein, Margaret Mead, Eleanor Roosevelt, Maxine Greene, Jean Piaget, Howard Gardner, Linda Darling- Hammond and George Washington Carver? Yep. They’re members. You’ll also receive two professional publications and career assistance with things like resumes and interview questions. And in the Teacher Resource section, you can find great websites, books, journals, and hot topics in education. Oh, and did we share the discounts on things like professional liability insurance you will need for student teaching? And how about these: Auto, Home, Life, Disability, ID Theft, Health Insurance, Flowers, Gifts, Cookies, and Candy, Hotel Rooms, Car Rental, Mobile Phones, Classroom Supplies, Better World Books, Half-Price Books, Cirque du Soleil discount tickets? KDP merchandise is available for purchase at www.kdpstore.com. Let’s see you in those striking honor cords at graduation! Membership Students who qualify for membership in Kappa Delta Pi meet the following requirements: 1) 3.0 GPA minimum and 2) 30 credits toward and education degree program, completed or in progress during the current semester. If you are interested in joining, you must complete the Membership form found on the LCCC website and attach a copy of an unofficial transcript from Bannerweb. Submit your application to SH 130 by the posted deadline. You will then be notified that you have been accepted for membership via your LCCC email account. Once notified of acceptance, an official KDP application must be completed and submitted with two checks addressed to LCCC; one check in the amount of $38 for national dues and the other check in the amount of $12.00 for local chapter dues. No late applications will be accepted. New members are only accepted during the Fall semester. “We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Kappa Delta Pi: www.kdp.org KDP @LCCC: www.lccc.edu/kdp.
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