Easily locate information about chapter leadership and management, the annual convention and Common Reader, regional events, Society service opportunities, and webinars.
Chapter Leadership
Chapter Advisors and Officers provide the structural backbone of a chapter. Learn about the requirements and duties of Advisors and Officers as well as the the various popular officer positions.
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Induction Ceremonies
Formal induction ceremonies emphasize the accomplishment of becoming a member of Sigma Tau Delta. Learn about the types of ceremonies you might host and see sample ceremony scripts.
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Chapter Life
The life of a chapter comes from the events and activities its members engage in together. The number of fun, educational, and rewarding activities a chapter may conduct is nearly endless. The following sections provide advice and resources for developing your chapter’s unique calendar of activities and events.
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Convention
Convention is a truly wonderful event that allows hundreds of Sigma Tau Deltans from around the globe to gather in one locale, share experiences and ideas, make formal presentations to their peers, be recognized for their achievements, and participate in the official work of the Society. Learn about this year’s theme, Common Reader, and other pertinent details.
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Common Reader
Each year, Sigma Tau Delta celebrates a Common Reader. Various programming promotes the Common Reader throughout the year, culminating in a keynote presentation and book signing by the Common Reader author at the annual convention.
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Regional Events
While the Society hosts an annual convention each spring, many regions host virtual and in-person conferences and gatherings in the fall. See what your region is offering this year.
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Service
Sigma Tau Delta fosters literacy both at the Society and chapter level though its service projects. We invite chapters to participate in service projects promoting literacy to all, including those sponsored at the Society level.
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Webinars
English Honor Societies offers an Author Webinar Series each year. These live virtual events offer students and educators direct access to contemporary writers whose stories challenge, inspire, and connect us. In addition to the Author Webinar Series, Sigma Tau Delta also hosts several opportunities-specific webinars throughout the year to guide students it getting the most from their membership.
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Writing and Editing Guidelines
These guidelines are designed to help Sigma Tau Delta members prepare copy for Sigma Tau Delta publications (print and digital). They are intended to ensure consistency of style, and are based on the most current Modern Language Association MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers as well as on organizational preference.
