Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta
AKD is the recognized International Sociology Honor Society. AKD seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. Students who meet the necessary requirements are eligible for membership into the UTSA Chapter of AKD. Every new initiate receives a certificate of membership, membership card, and a membership activation form. Members who submit completed activation forms receive a free one-year subscription to Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of AKD. AKD sponsors student paper contests for members with cash prizes and travel money to participate in the American Sociological Association Honors Program. Members may purchase honor cords for graduation ceremonies, AKD pins, and other memorabilia. AKD members who become Civil Service employees meet one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (an increase in pay-grade) if they list AKD membership on their applications (providing they enter at the GS-5 level).
AKD – Alpha Xi is the local chapter of the United Chapters of Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. AKD seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and other social and intellectual activities which lead to improvement in society.
Becoming a member of AKD is a reflection of your strong academic abilities, dedication to scholastic achievement, and strong work ethic. Membership also reflects a high level of time management and achievement on resumes, CVs, or graduate school applications. After joining AKD, you will have many opportunities to give back to the community, participate in stress-relieving off-campus “getaways,” and expand your social and professional network through activities with sociology students and faculty.
Our primary objectives for the current school year are as follows:
- Increase the recognition of AKD at UTSA through active recruitment and AKD-sponsored activities.
- Establish a base yearly schedule, providing guidelines for AKD meetings and events which can be built on by future cohorts.
- Give back to the San Antonio community by aligning with non-profit organizations to make a difference through community service.
- Promote active AKD fundraising to support members’ involvement in upcoming scholarly conferences and events.
