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About Us

There are many organizations we can join as collegians and alumnae. But Theta isn’t like other organizations. Our members are different: we aren’t afraid to stand out, to make a difference together. We are women supporting women, and we inspire one another to be our best selves.

Mission

Kappa Alpha Theta nurtures each member throughout her lifetime, offering opportunities for intellectual and personal growth.

Vision

Leading every member to personal excellence through lifelong sisterhood.

Values

Scholarship, service, leadership, personal excellence, and friendship/sisterhood.

Membership

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Membership

As some of the earliest women to attend college, Kappa Alpha Theta’s founders fought to be recognized and accepted in a frequently hostile educational and social environment. Today, we strive to provide an inclusive environment throughout the membership experience. Our mission is to offer women lifelong opportunities for intellectual and personal growth.

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The Heritage Museum

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    The Heritage Museum

    The Heritage Museum at Theta headquarters reflects sorority and fraternity history in the US and Canada as demonstrated by resources and artifacts from our archives. Visitors’ exploration begins with a timeline that shows how groups like Theta are created within the context of North American history.

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    The Heritage Museum

    Other exhibits illustrate how women’s groups like Theta aided the development of women in higher education and shaped members’ experiences on college campuses.

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    The Heritage Museum

    Examples of clothing from our archives reflect women’s changing experience over the years, while photos and documents show how philanthropic activities by Theta Foundation and individual collegians and alumnae have been a part of the Greek life experience.

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    The Heritage Museum

    The museum is now open for tours; please contact us to schedule a visit.

Kappa Alpha Theta Headquarters

The first salaried position established by Kappa Alpha Theta was that of the editor in 1891. In 1909, the editor and grand secretary positions combined. L. Pearle Green, Grand Secretary from 1909 to 1939 and editor from 1911 to 1949, worked out of her sister's home in Ithaca, New York, and for many years this early home office served as the defacto central office of Kappa Alpha Theta. In 1922, Grand Council allocated funds for a central executive office with a secretary, clerical assistant, office rent, and equipment.

National Panhellenic Conference

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) was founded in 1902 as an umbrella organization for 26 national and international women's fraternities and sororities. Kappa Alpha Theta, along with Alpha Phi, Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, and Chi Omega, was a founding member group and is the only organization to have held the chairmanship of NPC three times.

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Theta Heritage

This program is a great way to not only make Theta connections, but also to learn from others who want to share more about the mental health field and guide younger members.

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Memorial Service

This service is available to the families of deceased members of Kappa Alpha Theta. Should the family so desire, it can be incorporated by an officiant of the funeral or memorial service. A family member of the deceased or a Theta sister can also lead it.