1. Kappa Delta Chi About History Purpose Quick Facts Hazing FAQ Potential Members Other

2. About KDChi PurposeHistory

3. Purpose The Purpose of Kappa Delta Chi is to promote the values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership among women at colleges and universities. Through numerous service events, sisterhood retreats, and academic and cultural workshops, KDChis learn more about themselves, each other and their surrounding Universities and communities. They blossom into committed leaders, are able to network with our remarkable alumnae, and continue to serve as civic leaders well past their graduation. KDChi is a non-traditional sorority full of diverse members and eager women ready to make a difference in our communities. With sisters, anything is possible. Benefits Philanthropy

4. History In 1987 four young women from the Rio Grande Valley had a vision while attending Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX. Their vision was to create something so special and unique that it would leave a legacy for others who followed. They recognized the need to unify and promote leadership amongst Hispanic women at the university. That vision became Kappa Delta Chi. The Founders are Cynthia Garza-Fleitman, Nellie Flores-Ledesma, Irene Montoya and Melissa Montoya. With the strong foundations of service, Christianity and friendship, they created a sisterhood that 20 years later is stronger than ever.

5. Anti-Hazing Policy Kappa Delta Chi Sorority does not encourage, condone or tolerate hazing in any form; we have a zero tolerance policy with regards to hazing. Hazing is illegal and is contrary to the fundamental values and principles of our sisterhood. Furthermore, we are proud to stand as one of the few Greek-letter organizations that can assert that we have experienced no litigation in regards to hazing in our 25 years of existence. The definition of hazing that we abide by is: Hazing is any action or situation which includes any mental or physical requirement, request or obligation placed upon any person which could cause discomfort, pain, fright, disgrace, injury, or which is personally degrading or which violates any Federal, State, local statutes or university policy. Kappa Delta Chi holds the strong belief that education is the key to eliminating the detrimental practice of hazing. Each chapter is trained on anti-hazing policies on a bi- annual basis prior to administering our national New Member Education program. All of our activities are designed to teach the duties and responsibilities that members of our organization have as sisters, as students at their respective institutions, and as residents of their communities.

7. FAQs Do I have to be Latina to be part of KDChi? No. Although KDChi is a Latina-founded sorority, our sisterhood is made up of women of all ethnic backgrounds. What are some great reasons for joining KDChi? Where to begin... lifelong friendships, a family away from home, support through one of the most challenging and exciting times of your life, and a dedication to serving the communities in which you live. We also invite you to a page dedicated to our sisters sharing reasons as to why they joined and love our sisterhood. Read their personal stories by visiting our testimonials page.

8. Potential Members Become a Member Start a Chapter Graduate/ Professional

9. Become a Member General New Member Requirements Full-Time undergraduate/graduate student. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, except for incoming freshman and transfer students. Rounding of grade point average is not accepted. Not be a current or former member of a non-academic, non- professional or non-honorary sorority. Cannot be a first-term freshmen (first term freshmen determination will be based on each university’s definition of a first- term freshmen.)

10. Start a Chapter If you find that your university does not currently have a chapter of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority and you are dedicated and willing to charter a new chapter, we look forward to hearing from you! Our Vice President of Expansion and External Recruitment Officer work together as a team to recruit and then help young ladies establish new chapters nationwide. Get to know us a bit further by viewing our promotional videos and learn about why young women just like you chose to be part of KDChi by visiting our testimonials page. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for taking the time to get to know our KDChi family.Vice President of ExpansionExternal Recruitment Officer UNT-Dallas Charter Class and Alpha Class 2016

11. Graduate/Professional Intake The Graduate/Professional Member Intake Program is designed for interested women who did not have the opportunity to obtain membership in Kappa Delta Chi as collegians. A candidate for membership in the program is a professional woman who is a leader in her community, lives a life of service to the Latina/o population, and has expressed a commitment to lifelong learning. An interested woman must also have received a degree from a four-year accredited institution of higher education. Upon completion of the program, members will be initiated into the Delta Alpha Chapter and receive all rights and privileges in Kappa Delta Chi. Fall 2015 Illustrious Iota Graduate class

12. KDChi Testimonial Lorena Gomez - Phi Charter, Stephen F. Austin State University "On chartering KDChi: It will get tough. You will get impatient. There will be times you question yourself asking, "Why am I doing this? I could have just joined something else!" Then you realize that within the interest group, you've already found the girls, your family, who will become your sisters. You realize the journey in itself is already impacting your life. The journey you're embarking on--we did it for two years. Trust me, the moment we became sisters, it was all worth it! I wouldn't trade the feeling for anything.” Benefits Honorary MembersPhilanthropy

13. Benefits Community of academic excellence Leadership development: Civic/service engagement Organizational and administrative skills Culturally competent leadership Relationships with University officials and other student organizations Professional development: Membership in a network of strong and diverse women Connecting to internship and fellowship opportunities Interview, resume, and presentation development skills A family away from home Membership in an organization that does not haze and has experienced no related ligitation in our 25 years of existence

14. Philanthropy The American Cancer Society was chosen as the official philanthropy of Kappa Delta Chi because we believe that cancer awareness, early detection and cancer research are extremely important health issues in our communities. Our support and monetary donations are placed in minority and Latino outreach efforts for the support of the Latino population needs.

15. Honorary Members Dolores Huerta's numerous contributions to immigrant and civil rights have inspired generations of young Latina women. She is a co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association. Ms. Huerta was initiated as an Honorary Sister by the Alpha Alpha Chapter at Wichita State University on September 30, 2005.