The
Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs is happy to announce that Kappa Delta
Sorority will join the Lehigh University community as the Panhellenic Council’s
ninth organization.
Kappa
Delta will begin colonization efforts during the fall 2013 semester and
participate in formal Panhellenic Recruitment during the spring 2014 semester.
Kappa Delta will move into building number 82, Park House, in fall 2014.
Based on
the criteria of the organization’s plan for success with the Lehigh University
Accreditation Process; their Inter/National Headquarters’ extension/colony
development plan; strength of alumni support; and their plan to operate a
residential facility; the Panhellenic Extension Committee believes that Kappa
Delta would be the best institutional fit. The Vice Provost for Student Affairs
John Smeaton and the Panhellenic Council affirmed this recommendation and
decision.
The
rational for this recommendation and decision are as follows:
·
Kappa
Delta has an in-depth five year plan for the Lehigh University chapter around
the areas of sisterhood; recruitment; retention; philanthropy; service; member
education; officer training; scholarship; public relations; leadership; and
visibility.
·
Kappa
Delta utilizes the University Learning Outcomes Assessment to measure how their
member’s behaviors in areas of critical thinking; self-awareness communication;
diversity; citizenship; membership leadership; and relationships compare to
members of other sororities and unaffiliated women.
·
Kappa
Delta’s unique philanthropy, Confidence Coalition, focuses on promoting
confidence among women around the world. Confidence Coalition has developed
partnerships with several organizations, including Girl Scouts of the USA and
National Eating Disorder Association. The committee believes that this philanthropy
has the potential for numerous opportunities and partnerships.
·
Kappa
Delta Headquarters’ support is determined by the host institution’s campus
culture and issues, not by region.
·
Kappa
Delta has a strong level of alumnae, regional, and Headquarters’ support. The
sorority’s Extension Specialist resides in Bethlehem and a National Leadership
Team member is employed at Lehigh University.
Questions
about Panhellenic Extension should be directed to Danny Grzesik (Panhellenic
Advisor) or Tim Wilkinson (Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs) at
(610)758-4157.
For more
information about Kappa Delta at Lehigh University, please contact Kirstin
Barry, Extension and New Chapter Development Manager, at kirstin.barry@kappadelta.org or (901)748-1897.
Please
join us in welcoming Kappa Delta to campus!