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About Phi Delta Kappa International
FOR NEARLY A CENTURY Phi
Delta Kappa International has played an influential role in
education. Members and volunteer leaders embody the ideals
of the profession and are united in the belief that
education is essential to a free society. The association
provides professional growth opportunities, fosters
collegiality among its members, and offers many services to
education and the larger community.
MISSION To promote high
quality education, in particular publicly supported
education, as essential to the development and maintenance
of a democratic way of life. This mission is accomplished
through leadership, research, and service in education.
BELIEFS We believe in
publicly supported education. We believe that high quality
education for all is essential to the development and
maintenance of a democratic way of life. We believe in
upholding the ethical ideals of leadership, research, and
service. We believe that leadership should be nurtured and
developed. We believe that a dynamic organization
incorporates the needs of its members, is responsive to the
environment and trends, and changes as needed. We believe
that diversity strengthens our association.
The FIU Chapter of PDK meets
approximately five times each academic year. The Chapter
sponsors members who participate in national conventions and
offers members the opportunity to develop relationships with
others committed to the advancement of education. The
Chapter sponsors lectures from visiting scholars and
supports members who represent the Chapter at national
meetings. In addition, the Chapter has the opportunity to
sponsor students for scholarship assistance and recognition
for quality research efforts. Finally, the FIU Chapter of
Phi Delta Kappa recognizes professional and lay individuals
who work to advance the cause of education.
For information
about joining PDK contact Drs. Karis MacDonnell at
karismac@bellsouth.net,
Hilary Landorf at
landorfh@fiu.edu, or Tonette Rocco at
roccot@fiu.edu.
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