Alpha Delta Mu (ΑΔΜ) is a national social work honor society founded at Morgan State University in 1976.[1]

Alpha Delta Mu
ΑΔΜ
FoundedOctober 1976; 48 years ago (1976-10)
Morgan State University
TypeHonor Society
AffiliationIndependent
Former AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisSocial Work
ScopeNational
MottoAdvocate of the People
Colors  Black and   Silver
Chapters88 [1]
Members8,350 [1] lifetime
Headquarters1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20036
United States
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History

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It was founded by Dr. J. Lawrence Feagins at Morgan State University in the fall of 1976. It was incorporated in April 1977 in Maryland and became a national organization.[1][3][2] It was previously a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Symbols

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The society's colors are black and silver. The Alpha Delta Mu motto is "Advocate of the People."

Membership

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Colleges and universities with Alpha Delta Mu chapters must hold accreditation from regional and national organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and must offer degrees at baccalaureate or higher levels in social work and maintain program accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.[4]

Membership is offered in the spring of the junior year, and members are active in their senior year.

Chapters

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As of the publication of the last edition of Baird's Manual (20th ed, 1991), the Society had 88 chapters.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-3. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  2. ^ a b "Alpha Delta Mu Social Work National Honor Society - North Carolina A&T State University". Archived from the original on 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  3. ^ ADM Information (PDF)
  4. ^ "What is the Alpha Delta Mu honor society".