Pi Kappa Delta
Pi Kappa Delta (ΠΚΔ) is a Forensics (Public Speaking and Debate) Honor Society for undergraduate university students and a professional organization for graduates, typically university Speech and Debate Coaches.
| Pi Kappa Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΠΚΔ | |
| Founded | January 1, 1913 Ottawa University Ottawa, Kansas |
| Type | Honor |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | The Art of Persuasion, Beautiful and Just |
| Colors | Cardinal red and White |
| Flower | Yellow Daffodil |
| Publication | The Key The Forensic |
| Chapters | 384+ formed |
| Members | 80,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | 1670 South Robert Street, #370 St. Paul, MN 55118 USA |
| Website | Pi Kappa Delta homepage |
Pi Kappa Delta, or PKD, encourages the education of articulate citizens through a three part focus: the commitment to and promotion of ethical, humane and inclusive communication and educational practices; the commitment to and promotion of professional development of forensics educators; and the commitment to and promotion of comprehensive forensics programming. More than 60,000 men and women have been initiated into PKD. Active chapters are located on more than 200 college and university campuses. Schools in PKD range in size from some of the largest universities to some of the smaller liberal arts colleges, teaching colleges, and church related colleges.