Sigma Kappa Delta

Welcome to the Sigma Kappa Delta Home Page! I hope that you’ll like what you see and that you will join our group. I’m Linda Spain, English faculty and an advisor for Sigma Kappa Delta.

Sigma Kappa Delta is the National English Honor Society for Two-year Colleges and is the sister organization of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society for Four-year Colleges.

You can visit the national web site at www.english2.org 

Visit us on FaceBook: SKD on FaceBook

Becoming a member of SKD opens up possibilities of tuition wavers for officers as well as national scholarships and publishing and presentation options for all members. Locally, our meetings are enrichment activities for those who enjoy writing and sharing creative writing, attending plays and films, discussing novels, and getting to know others who share your interests.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ΣΚΔ      

Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society for four-year colleges, founded Sigma Kappa Delta on April 21, 1996 in Chicago. SKD believes that its very purpose goes far beyond acknowledging student accomplishments and  recognizing their academic achievements. Sigma Kappa Delta aims to promote student awareness and interest in literature and the arts. The organization believes that “cultivating appreciation for  the fine arts is vital to preparing students for richer lives.”
The LBCC Chapter, Phi Gamma, was founded on November 29, 2006 as the first Sigma Kappa Delta chapter in Oregon.  

ΣΚΔ PLEDGE AND MOTTO

I shall endeavor to advance the study of the English language and its literature to encourage worthwhile reading  to promote the mastery of written expression and to foster a spirit of fellowship among those who specialize in the study of the English language and its literature ever keeping in mind the motto of our Society:                                “Sincerity, Knowledge, Design.”
 

ΣΚΔ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is Sigma Kappa Delta?
Sigma Kappa Delta is The National English Honor Society for students in two-year colleges. 

It aims to:
· Recognize and reward LBCC students who have demonstrated excellence in the English language and literature.
· Promote interest in English at LBCC and its surrounding communities.
· Provide opportunities for students to take on leadership and service roles.
· Provide an avenue of good fellowship for creative and critical writers—both students and faculty.

What are the advantages of Sigma Kappa Delta Membership?
Membership to Sigma Kappa Delta provides LBCC students the opportunity to:
· Receive life-long recognition for their academic achievement.
· Qualify for scholarships available only to Sigma Kappa Delta members.
· Represent LBCC at the state, regional, and national SKD conventions.
· Explore, enjoy and participate in fun SKD projects and events (attend Theatre Parties and poetry reading).
· Participate in college and community service like SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) — a statewide literacy program supporting K-3 children.
· Become a part of a nationwide network of students and professionals who share similar interest in writing, literature and fine arts; also learn more about professional and educational choices in the field.
· Acquire leadership skills. Serve as a chapter officer and receive LBCC tuition grants.

What are the membership requirements?

Membership is available to all LBCC students who:
· Have completed at least 12 LBCC college credit hours
· Have completed a minimum of one college English language (composition) or literature course with a  grade of "B" average or better. Students are not required to be English majors. 
· Have a 3.4 minimum GPA