Kappa Delta Pi at Seton Hall University: May 2009

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

KDP Twill T-shirts for Sale!

Show your pride while supporting your chapter! 100% Cotton, pre-shrunk shirts with 2-color sewn on letters also make a perfect gift for fellow members. Purchases support your local Xi Gamma’s programming efforts at Seton Hall University. Twill T-shirts are $20; two for $35. To purchase a T-shirt, contact Omayra at 973-761-9661. Members can either purchase a T-shirt on campus (Jubilee Hall, Rm 477) or at an upcoming KDP - Xi Gamma program (TBA).

Thursday, May 21, 2009

The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers

Feeling stressed out from work? Lacking energy? Sensing an overall decrease in wellness? Kappa Delta Pi can help! The ABC's of Wellness for Teachers by Teena Ruark Gorrow, Susan Marie Muller and Kappa Delta Pi is an A-Z guide for improving your well-being in and out of the classroom. Get classroom ideas as well as tips for self-improvement and stress relief. To order visit: www.kdpstore.org

Monday, May 18, 2009

Welcome New Xi Gamma Members!

Xi Gamma would like to extend a very warm welcome to our new chapter members inducted on April 26, 2009. We look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming meetings and events!

How Can I Become a Xi Gamma Member?

In order to join Kappa Delta Pi-Xi Gamma Chapter, undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors and seniors) enrolled under the College of Education and Human Services are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Graduate students enrolled in the college are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or above. Every spring semester from mid to the end of February, CEHS undergraduate and graduate students meeting the GPA requirement by the previous fall semester are sent an invitation to become members of Kappa Delta Pi - Xi Gamma Chapter.

It is vital that your mailing address is up-to-date with Seton Hall University's Office of Enrollment Services (973-761-9332) as this is the information used to invite candidates to the Annual Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony held in April.

Service Honor Stole (Optional for Graduating Members)

Kappa Delta Pi members who demonstrate service and commitment to the Honor Society goals throughout the year can earn a special stole to wear at graduation. Honor stoles are awarded to graduating members who have satisfied the optional service requirements at the KDP Annual Induction Ceremony held in April.

Ideally, Service Honor Stole activity should be a mixture of service to the chapter, to the profession, and to the community at large. At least 30 points must be accrued per year in order to earn the Service Honor Cord.

There are three ways to earn points:

• Attending meetings/programs/co-sponsored programs: 5 points for each meeting/program attended. Meetings/Programs are very important, as we use these for planning and carrying out chapter goals.

• Serving on KDP committees/attending KDP webinars: 5 points. (i.e. Participating in a fundraiser, Assisting in KDP functions and activities, Attending a KDP conference)

• Volunteer Service: 30 hrs = 15 points. (i.e. Any educationally or community oriented service such as library storytelling, the YMCA, tutoring, SHU Pirate Mentor, SHU 500, Mary Jennings Scholarship fundraiser, etc. )

For Service Honor Stole verification forms, click here.

Additional information on service points, Service Honor Stole hours submission forms, etc. can be received by contacting Omayra Arocho at 973-761-9661.

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