274 - Departmental Management and Leadership Workshop. Getting Your Dean's Attention: AKD as a Tool for Helping Your Department Thrive and Survive

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

At a time when many departments are under pressure to demonstrate that sociology is an important part of a liberal arts curriculum, Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the international honor society for sociology can help. Join us for a workshop that discusses ways that AKD adds value to your department by:

- highlighting academic excellence and helping to recruit students to the major
- helping with student retention
- providing students with a focal point that will enhance their identify as sociology majors
- supporting student research initiatives (AKD research symposium grant program, AKD undergraduate/graduate student paper competition)
- supporting the professional socialization of students by providing avenues for displaying their best work (AKD student travel grants to regional sociology meetings, AKD mentor/mentee program)
- benefits of membership for students (e.g., two-step raise to GS7 pay scale for federal employment)
- supporting initiatives by the Association of College Honor Societies (the parent organization of AKD and all other honor societies) to demonstrate the relevance of honor societies on campuses

On hand will be representatives from AKD including officers, staff of the executive office, faculty of successful chapters, graduate and undergraduate student members of AKD including the current year paper competition winners and others who will give short presentations. There will be ample time set aside for questions and answers and time to consult with workshop leaders.

Sub Unit

• Departmental Workshop

Session Organizer

• Jeffrey Chin, Le Moyne College

Leader

• Jeffrey Chin, Le Moyne College