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AlphaDeltaKappa CollegiateClubs&Alumni
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2026AΔKCCSurveyResults
FirstInstallment
SurveySummary:WhatHasBeenYourFavoritePartofAΔKCCSoFar?WhatHasBeen YourLeastFavoritePart?
ResponsesoverwhelminglyreflectahighlypositiveexperiencewithinAlphaDeltaKappa CollegiateClubs.Membersmostfrequentlycitedthesenseofcommunity,friendship,and connectionwithfellowfutureeducatorsastheirfavoriteaspectofinvolvement.Studentsvalued opportunitiestonetworkwithpeers,practicingeducators,alumnimembers,andsponsoring chapters,creatingmeaningfulrelationshipsthatsupportbothpersonalandprofessionalgrowth. Membersalsohighlightedserviceprojects,charitywork,mentorshipopportunities,socialevents, conferences,conventions,leadershipexperiences,andprofessionallearningopportunitiesas particularlyrewarding.Manyappreciatedlearningfromexperiencedteachers,sharingclassroom experiences,developingleadershipskills,andparticipatinginactivitiesthatmakeapositive impactontheircommunities
Asignificantnumberofrespondentsindicatedtheydidnothavealeastfavoriteaspectofthe organization Amongthosewhodididentifychallenges,themostcommonconcernsinvolved schedulingconflicts,difficultyattendingmeetingsandeventsduetoclassesorwork commitments,lowmeetingattendance,limitedmemberengagement,andadesireformore activities,collaborationwithotheruniversities,orlargergatherings Somemembersalsonoted communicationchallenges,repetitivemeetingcontentforlong-termmembers,anduncertainty abouthowcollegiatemembershipconnectstofutureinvolvementinAlphaDeltaKappa
Overall,membersdescribedAΔKCCasasupportive,welcoming,andimpactfulorganizationthat providesvaluablefriendships,professionalconnections,serviceopportunities,andleadership experienceswhilehelpingfutureeducatorsgrowinconfidenceandpurpose
KeyThemesIdentified:
Communityandfriendships(mostfrequently mentioned)
Networkingwitheducatorsandmentors
Serviceandvolunteeropportunities
Socialevents,conventions,andconferences
Leadershipdevelopment
Professionalgrowthandlearning
Challengeswithschedulingandattendance
Desireforincreasedengagementandcollaboration opportunities
Strongoverallsatisfactionwiththecollegiateclub experience
AMillionMilesAwaybutanImportantMileToday
As we wrap up this 2025-2026 academic year, we have come a million miles from where we started. As we look to the future, whether completing our degree, graduating, starting off on the never-ending journey of being an educator, it can all seem a million miles away.
A Million Miles Away is a movie based on the true story of Jose Hernandez who was the first Migrant Farmworker turned astronaut Jose played a key role in making sure the movie stayed true to form. In the movie, as in his book Reaching for the Stars which inspired the movie, Jose’s father has a recipe for success. These ingredients are applicable no matter the stage of life.
I love this story as he tells the story of his second-grade teacher who impacted him and his family. "She explained it in very simple terms," said José of his teacher. "She described us kids as trees. She said, 'You keep transplanting a tree, it's gonna grow weak. You have to stay in one place so that the trees grow deep roots, branches grow big, and you have big trees' And my parents took that to heed."
Ingredient One
“You have to know what you want…what is your goal” (movie) “Find your purpose.” (book)
Ingredient Two
“Look at where you are standing. How far do you need to go?” (movie) “Measure how far you are.” (book)
Ingredient Three
“You have to think how you’re going to get there.” (movie) “Develop a roadmap.” (book)
Ingredient Four
“What you don’t know, you have to learn” (movie) “Prepare” (book)
Ingredient Five
“When you think you’ve made it, you’ll probably have to try harder” (movie)
“When it gets heavy, get stronger” (movie) “Perseverance Tenacity is a superpower” (book
You are celebrating a journey that will be uniquely your own. You will grow. You will change. You will always begin again with the first ingredient as your personal and professional lives develop. Yes, celebrate the million miles you have come. Yes, celebrate the million miles ahead of you. Most importantly, CELEBRATE YOU that you are NOW!! Alpha Delta Kappa’s sisters who are always true and ever faithful will be. Alpha Delta Kappa is here as you carry that sacred lamp of learning for your colleagues, your students, and your journey. You got this!!! Best wishes on your next mile of a million.
