Omicron Delta Kappa
National Leadership Honor Society
Truman State University Circle
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The Ο∆Κ
® IdeaThe Purpose of The Omicron Delta Kappa Society is Threefold:
First, to recognize those who have attained a high standard of efficiency in collegiate activities and to inspire others to strive for conspicuous attainments along similar lines;
Second, to bring together the most representative students in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest;
Third, to bring together members of the faculty and student body of the institution, as well as other Omicron Delta Kappa members, on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.
Five Major Phases of Campus Life
Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and encourages achievement in:
(1) scholarship;
(2) athletics;
(3) campus or community service; social and religious activities, and campus government;
(4) journalism, speech, and the mass media;
(5) creative and performing arts.
Five Indispensable Qualifications for Membership
Exemplary character, responsible leadership and service in campus or community life, superior scholarship, genuine fellowship, and consecration to democratic ideals.
Diversity Statement
The Ο∆Κ
® Idea affirms and promotes openness and inclusiveness among all people. Membership selection shall be free of bias so that all qualified will be considered equitably for membership.
Five Point Program for Every College Campus
Inculcation of The Ο∆Κ
® Idea into every field of campus life; provision of intellectual leadership to campus movements; coordination of constructive movements; preservation of worth-while traditions and customs; and improvement of the general welfare of the student body.
Faculty Participation
Active participation of faculty and administrative members of the Society in the Circle’s activities and their hearty cooperation with student members is a feature of great importance in Omicron Delta Kappa. Their active and continuous affiliation with the Circles increases the stability and effectiveness of the Society.
Flag
The official flag is made of white sateen three feet wide and four feet long. The Ο∆Κ® Insignia Key is centrally located and is approximately 20 inches long and gold in color. The words "Omicron Delta Kappa" are spelled out in dark blue across the bottom of the banner. The flag is made so that it can be draped over an altar or table.
Colors
The colors are sky blue, white, and black, and ribbons of these colors are to be worn on public occasions. At banquets and at other occasions when members have on full dress, the wearing of the official flower gives a full color display: the dress suit is black, the linen white, and the flower blue.
Flower
The official flower is blue. Any sky blue flower, preferably the delphinium, or larkspur may be regarded as official. The perennial delphinium is quite beautiful and gives a distinctive effect. White carnations dyed blue have proven very satisfactory. These can usually be obtained from any florist.
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