Sigma Tau Delta
A Brief History
Sigma Tau Delta Sponsor: Professor Jodi Ruf
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, was founded in May 1924. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.
The name Sigma Tau Delta comes from the Greek letters representing the first letter of each of the words that form the official motto, "Sincerity, Truth, Design."
Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, was founded in May 1924. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.
The name Sigma Tau Delta comes from the Greek letters representing the first letter of each of the words that form the official motto, "Sincerity, Truth, Design."
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Through the work of chapters on the campuses of more than five hundred colleges
and universities, Sigma Tau Delta provides exceptional students with opportunities
for advancing the study of language and literature, for developing skills in creative
and analytical writing, and for meeting other scholars and professionals in the discipline
of English.
Members have the opportunity to publish their writing in the organization's annual journal of creative writing, Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle, and Sigma Tau Delta Review, an annual journal that publishes critical essays on literature, essays on rhetoric and composition, and essays devoted to pedagogical issues. Student members are eligible to compete for a number of writing awards. In addition, they may receive international recognition through academic scholarships, professional internships, and teaching awards. At regional conferences and at the annual international convention, students may present original creative and analytical work and network with students, faculty, and professionals from around the country and abroad. Every year, Southern's Alpha Kappa Chi Chapter plans an induction ceremony and dinner to celebrate the achievements of its members and the acceptance of new members.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta, please complete the application below. Once your application is approved, Sigma Tau Delta will email you a link to their registration web page, where you will register and pay the one-time $45 induction fee.
Members have the opportunity to publish their writing in the organization's annual journal of creative writing, Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle, and Sigma Tau Delta Review, an annual journal that publishes critical essays on literature, essays on rhetoric and composition, and essays devoted to pedagogical issues. Student members are eligible to compete for a number of writing awards. In addition, they may receive international recognition through academic scholarships, professional internships, and teaching awards. At regional conferences and at the annual international convention, students may present original creative and analytical work and network with students, faculty, and professionals from around the country and abroad. Every year, Southern's Alpha Kappa Chi Chapter plans an induction ceremony and dinner to celebrate the achievements of its members and the acceptance of new members.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta, please complete the application below. Once your application is approved, Sigma Tau Delta will email you a link to their registration web page, where you will register and pay the one-time $45 induction fee.