Alpha Kappa Delta

Alpha Kappa Delta is the International Sociology Honor Society dedicated to encouragement and recognition of academic excellence and achievement in sociology and to promotion of an interest in sociology, research in social problems, and activities leading to human welfare. Founded in 1920 by Dr. Edward Borgardus at the University of Southern California, AKD takes its name from three Greek words, "anthropon" (humankind), "katamanthanein" (to investigate thoroughly), and "diakonesein" (for the purpose of service). AKD has over 430 chapters in the United States and several other countries, and publishes a well-respected professional journal Sociological Inquiry.

Skidmore's chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta began in 1978. Skidmore's AKD chapter -- Alpha Beta of New York -- inducted its first members in 1979.

Professor David Karp is the faculty advisor for Skidmore's chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta.