KAPPA DELTA PI
An International Honor Society in Education
By laws for Lambda Eta Chapter
ARTICLE I – THE CHAPTER
SECTION 1.

Name The designation for the Clarion University Chapter of
Kappa Delta Pi is Lambda Eta Chapter

SECTION 2.

Purpose The purpose of Lambda Eta Chapter shall be to promote
excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to
education.

SECTION 3.

Chapter Year The chapter year shall begin on July 1 and end on
June 30.

SECTION 4.

Authority In the matters of organization and procedure the
constitution, Bylaws, and Rituals of the International
Society of Kappa Delta Pi shall have precedence and
should be consulted.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1.

The executive Committee shall determine the most appropriate
manner by which to offer and receive applications for chapter
membership. The following minimum requirements shall apply.
1.1 Chapter Membership
Membership in Lambda Eta Chapter is open to undergraduate
students, graduate students, faculty members and other
professional educators.
1.11 Undergraduate. When seeking membership as an
undergraduate student, a candidate must:
1.111 have no less than first term sophomore standing (the
equivalent of at least 30 semester hours earned by the end of the
term prior to the time of initiation).
1.112 have at least 12 hours (or the equivalent) of
Professional Education courses completed, in
progress, or programmed, except in fifth year
credential programs.
1.113 have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher for all
course work completed.
1.114 exemplify worthy educational ideals.
1.115 express an intention of continuing in the field of education.
1.116 give evidence of leadership abilities.
1.12 Graduate. When seeking membership as a graduate student, a
candidate must:

1.121 have a full graduate standing at Clarion University.
1.122 have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher for all graduate
course work completed.
1.123 exemplify worthy educational ideals.
1.124 express an intention of continuing in the field of
educational ideals.
1.125 give evidence of leadership abilities.
1.126 completion of six(6) or more semester hours of graduate
work in Clarion University.
1.13 Faculty. When seeking membership as a faculty member, a
candidate must:
1.131 be a faculty member at Clarion University.
1.132 give evidence of support for the Chapter and its program.
1.133 the number of faculty initiated at any one ceremony shall
not exceed ten percent of the total number of initiates.
1.14 Professional Educators. Persons employed as teachers or
administrators in local schools may be invited to membership upon the
recommendation of the Membership Committee and the approval of the
Executive Committee.
ARTICLE III – FINANCES
The chapter Treasurer, with the assistance of the counselor, shall keep accurate records of the
assists and liabilities of the Chapter, and shall receive and expand Chapter monies as the
Executive Committee directs.
SECTION 1.

Initiation Fee. The chapter shall remit to the Executive Director of
Kappa Delta Pi the sum stipulated by the Convocation as an initiation fee
for each new member in accordance with the Society’s Bylaws.

SECTION 2.

Local Dues. Annuals dues for Lambda Eta Chapter shall be determined
by the majority vote of active members present at a regular Chapter
meeting.
ARTICLE IV – INITIATION

All candidates for membership in Lambda Eta chapter shall be initiated according to the
prescribed Society ritual. Members initiated previously by another chapter of the Society may be
formally received into Lambda Eta Chapter according to the official Society reaffirmation ritual.
ARTICLE V – CHAPTER OFFICERS
Officers of this Chapter shall consist of the following: President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Historian- Reporter, and Foundation Representative. Additional officers may be
elected at the discretion of Executive Committee.

SECTION 1.

Qualifications. Officers must be active members in the Chapter Clarion
University and the Society.

SECTION 2.

Election. Officers for the Society year shall be elected and installed no
later than July 1 of each Society year.
2.1 Names of the candidates for office must be submitted to the
Executive Committee no later than two weeks prior to the
election.
2.2 A majority vote of active members present shall be required
for election.
2.3 Vacancies. Should a chapter office become vacant because of
resignation, neglect of duty, or other causes, the Executive
Committee may appoint a Chapter member to fill the
vacancy.
ARTICLE VI- CHAPTER

Each chapter must have a minimum of one Counselor.
SECTION 1.

Qualifications. The Chapter Counselor must be a member of the
University Faculty. (if an institutional chapter)

SECTION 2.

Selection of Counselor and Associate Counselor(s).
Unless institutional rules or policy direct otherwise, the Counselor and
Associate Counselor shall be elected in the same manner as the Chapter
officers, except that these persons shall serve two(2) two year terms.
The Counselor’s term shall coincide with the society’s biennium, while
the Associate Counselor shall be elected during the odd-numbered years
to facilitate Chapter continuity.
2.31 The Executive Committee of the Chapter shall determine whether
or not there shall be an associate.
ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

SECTION 1.

At least two (2) chapter meetings and one (1) initiation ceremony shall
be held during each Chapter Year.

SECTION 2.

Quorum. A quorum shall be declared when at least three (3) members of
the Executive Committee and five(5) other active Chapter Members are
present.

SECTION 3.

Notice of meetings. The Chapter Secretary shall provide written notice
of each meeting of the Chapter by posting information at an approved
location, or through a mailing to active members.
ARTICLE VIII - COMMITEES

SECTION 1.

Executive Committee. The officers of the Chapter and the Chapter
Counselor shall constitute the Executive Committee. It shall be the duty
of the Executive Committee to direct the activities of the Chapter and to
act in cases of emergency between regular Chapter meetings. The
Executive Committee may call meetings of the Chapter, other than the
regular meetings, for the purpose of discussing or acting upon Chapter
business.

SECTION 2.

The following committees shall be appointed annually:
2.1 Membership Committee. This committee shall have the
responsibility of collecting the names of the persons eligible for
membership. It shall validate and rule on all qualifications for
membership for each such person. The Membership Committee
shall then present this information to the Executive Committee. The
Chapter Counselor should serve as a regular, voting member of the
committee.
2.2 Program Committee. This program committee shall be directed by
the Vice- President. It shall be the duty of this committee to prepare
programs for each meeting of the Chapter, and such other meetings,
and Chapter sponsored events as the Executive Committee may
designate.
2.3 Other Committees. The Executive Committee shall have the
authority to appoint other committees (e.g., Publicity, Bylaws,
Nominations, Hospitality, Initiation, Scholarship, etc.) as the need
for these may arise.
ARTICLE IX – AMENDMENTS

The Bylaws of Lambda Eta Chapter may be amended at any regular meeting of the Chapter by a
2/3 vote of active members present, provided that a copy of the proposed amendment(s) has been
sent to all active Chapter members at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting.
Adopt for use by Lambda Eta Chapter
Chapter Counselor

Sally M. Sentner

Date_ September 21, 2012

Chapter President

Dana Galinsky

Date_ September 21, 2012