About KDE

Kappa Delta Epsilon was founded in 1933 as a sister organization of Kappa Phi Kappa, a professional educational fraternity for men. KDE was established as a national honorary professional organization for women. In 1978, the name of the organization was changed from sorority to society, and men were allowed into membership.

The goals of Kappa Delta Epsilon are:

To promote pride in education as a career choice
To recognize and reward outstanding achievement in scholarship, service, and leadership.
To develop competent and assertive educational leadership.
To promote individual achievement in preparation for a career in education.
To promote actions that foster self confidence in members.
To develop skills in communications, human relations, and societal interaction.
To build cooperative attitudes among members.
To promote organized recreational and social activities for KDE members.
To promote collegiality among members.
To acquaint members with educational leaders.
To inform members of opportunities within The College of Education and The University.
To promote service to Augusta State University and the educational community.

The KDE Coat of Arms

As with most logos, the KDE coat of arms is symbolic.

It contains seven parts that represents ideals which are important to our organization.

The upper helmet protects the warrior's head; therefore it suggests prowess.
The closed visor suggests prudence in speech and wisdom in counsel.
The four diamond shapes represent four light giving windows. They exemplify the self, nature, society and God.
The fleurs-de-lis, two above and one below, symbolize the love of truth, the love of beauty, and the love of goodness.
The torsade is entwined in six folds, which represent the six original chapters of KDE.
The annulet, formed of concentric circles at the top of the coat of arms, represents the perfection to which we aspire.
The mantling, extending out and around the shield, serve as protection to our shield against any storms that may assail us.