The Walden University Cyberspace Chapter
Phi Delta Kappa Initiation Ceremony



Dr. Simon 		Dr. Simon: We are pleased to welcome you as a candidate for membership in Phi Delta Kappa. Phi Delta Kappa was founded on the belief that the general cause of education would be advanced by an organization that serves to promote friendship and professional growth among those dedicated to careers of leadership and service in education.

Two principals guide our organization. The first is that the continuing improvement of society requires the maximum development of the capacities of each individual through a universal educational system based on research and guided by a democratic philosophy.

The second principle is that society itself has no higher function than to provide an educational program designed to enable all of its members to attain their full mental, physical, and moral potentialities.

Guided by these principles, Phi Delta Kappa has become an outstanding professional organization in education to which you have duly proposed and elected. You already have some knowledge of Walden University Phi Delta Kappa and the aims and ideals of Phi Delta Kappa International. With this knowledge, we invite you to become a member and to cooperate with us in furthering these ideals. Please answer the following questions:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


Dr. Poppenhagen 		Dr. Poppenhagen: Do you believe in a system of public education open to every individual, which helps to realize the ideals of a democratic society?
If you so believe, please answer, "I do."





































 

The ceremony may proceed.

 

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Dr. Simon 		Dr. Simon: Phi Delta Kappa fosters the best in educational thought. I urge you to acquire a vision broader than that of any textbook or single discipline and to be constantly active in the work of our common service. Now let us share with you our ideals and show you how they may best be realized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 



Dr. Poppenhagen 		Dr. Poppenhagen: Research is one of our guiding principles. Through research our knowledge increases and the practice of education improves. Without it our profession will neither grow nor flourish. You have a part in this important task. It may not be large, but by the gradual accumulation of small discoveries and insights, great results can be achieved. Maintain in your daily endeavors a mind receptive to new information. Be eager to observe the results of all worthwhile educational research. Be ever ready to share with your fellow workers whatever new truths you may discover. Do you pledge to uphold this ideal of research and to strive to achieve its realization in your educational effort? 

RESEARCH
If so, please answer, "I do."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Gay Wiseman,
Chapter President 		President Wiseman: One of the lasting satisfactions, which comes to an individual, grows out of the good, which can be done for others. This is SERVICE. We are engaged in important work. Ours is an unselfish offering. The ideal of service is realized by our willingness to assist others in need. It is a spirit of giving and sacrifice in order to improve our community and our nation. Do you pledge to uphold the ideal of SERVICE and to make it a significant aspect of your life? 
 
RESEARCH
SERVICE

     If so, please answer,  "I do."