Omicron Delta Kappa
National Leadership Honor Society
The purpose of The Omicron Delta Kappa Society is threefold:
First, to recognize those who have attained a high standard of efficiency in collegiate
activities and to inspire others to strive for conspicuous attainments along similar
lines;
Second, to bring together the most representative students in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest;
Third, to bring together members of the faculty and student body of the institution, as well as other Omicron Delta Kappa members, on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness.
In 1976 Austin Peay State University President Robert O. Riggs appointed a committee to found an honorary society recognizing leadership and contributions to campus life. Mildred Deason, director of student life, faculty member Malcolm Glass; and Bonita Wilson, an undergraduate student, began working to establish a local fraternity honoring campus leaders: this organization was called “The Governors Association”. The membership of the committee was expanded to include faculty members Diana Brent and Billy Thompson, who volunteered their help. Using rigorous standards of selection, the committee chose seventeen juniors and seniors to be charter members, and be the spring of 1977 the Governors Leadership Society was well established.
From the beginning, the group was aware of the importance of establishing meaningful traditions and ceremonies and of upholding the highest standards. In October of 1978, the Society petitioned Omicron Delta Kappa, national leadership honor society, asking that the Austin Peay group be considered as a prospective circle. Early in 1979 ODK decided in favor of the petition and on May 4, 1979 the Austin Peay State University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa was installed by national and regional officers and officials. Under the able guidance of the faculty/staff secretary and the leadership of many capable students, officers and members, the Circle has grown and flourished. Traditions and service have become increasingly important as the Circle has grown, and these traditions and the standards they represent have clearly established ODK as one of the most prestigious honorary societies at the university. Today, over 1,500 students, faculty, staff, and community members have been initiated through the Austin Peay State University Circle. Additionally, our Circle has been recognized numerous times with the “Circle of Distinction Award”; one of the highest honors bestowed upon a collegiate Circle by the National Administrative Office, and we have also been named a recipient of the Presidential Award of Excellence a number of times, presented to the top circles nationally within Omicron Delta Kappa.
Identify, honor and develop leaders in collegiate and community life. Encourage collaboration among students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance leadership. Promote and publicize our ideals.
As the most respected and effective leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa strives for excellence in leadership and character development.
- Scholarship
- Service
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Academics and Research
- Athletics
- Service to Campus and Community
- Communications
- Creative and Performing Arts
- President -Keli Chambers
- Vice President - Maggie Bratton
- Secretary/Treasurer - Abbelyn Thompson
- Faculty Adviser - Dr. Tammy Bryant
- Circle Coordinator - Gregory R. Singleton
Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and encourages achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus or community service; social and religious activities; campus government; journalism; speech; mass media; and the creative and performing arts.
To be eligible for membership, a student shall meet the following minimum requirements:
- One semester (at least 12 graded credit hours earned) of residence at Austin Peay State University
- Undergraduate sophmore, junior or senior standing (at least 30 graded credit hours earned) or graduate standing (with at least one semester completed at Austin Peay State University
- A candiate for undergraduate membership must rank in the top 35% of their respective class. The cumulative scholarship record of the student shall be the basis for computing scholarship eligibility. Graduate Students must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA in order to be considered for membership.
- Exemplary character, scholarship, service, leadership in campus life, good citizenship within the academic and larger community, and fellowship and consecration to democratic ideals
Omicron Delta Kappa Membership
Spring 2021 Induction
Congratulations to the Spring 2021 Inductees:
Dr. Kathrine A. Bailey
Rebecca Joy Becker
Gregory Scott Blackburn
Alanna Mae Bonnell
Dr. Bobette D. Bouton
Danielle Marie Bowman
Daniel R. Brisby
Camryn Grace Brown
Sierah Campbell
Keli Morgan Chambers
Amy E. Corlew
Isabella A. Crespo
Megan J. W. Cruce
Mary Catherine Denmark
Alura D. Endres
Dr. Amanda Estep
Benjamin P. Ferrell
D. Lynn Fisher
Kathleen Shea Gibson
Tyler Gilbert
Jonathan Glasgow
Jordan Scott Harmon
Kaylee Alexis Heflin
Erin Hilderbrandt
Molly Howard
Dr. McCartney Johnson
Michael J. Kasitz
Alexander L. Kress
Kristine Lee
Myah Victoria LeFlore
V. Jasmin Linares
Nya Marie Long
Miranda Lee Lowell
Ali Michelle Massengill
Christian D. McCall
Kimberley G. Morrow
Etenia Dawn-Sari Mullins
Nicholas James Murphy
Dr. Tracy Nichols
Dr. Lorneth D. Peters
Ana Carolina Pla Rosario
Deandrew Will Rainey
Elliot N. Reed
Jawaun A. Rogers
Adriel E. Ruiz-Rodriguez
Dr. Perry Michael Scanlan
Jane R. Semler
Kara Ann Short
Maria Alexandra Sayuri Southers
Christopher Ryan Stout
Anna Noelle Thompson
Nathan D. Toothman
Pieter A. Vernon
Ella Weiss
Christian Taylor West