As a member of OΔK you can take advantage of local, regional, and national opportunities offered by the society - including scholarships, grants, and leadership training. Being a member of Omicron Delta Kappa is more than something you include on a resume or vitae. It is a commitment to leadership on and off the campus and an opportunity to improve your skills as a leader.

Activities and Programs
Our signature program Campus Leaders Today, Community Leaders Tomorrow (CLT2®)and the National Leadership Summit and Convention provide opportunities for growth and learning at the national level.  Regional conferences offer those same growth and learning opportunities in alternate years.  At the local level Circle activities such as sponsoring forums and workshops, completing fund raising projects for charity, etc., provide the same benefits for members.

Awards
Numerous student and faculty/staff awards are given nationally and by region.  In addition, many Circles offer their own awards, for example, a “Sophomore of the Year” award. 

Career Center
Through a partnership with Experience.com to produce www.odk.experience.com, OΔK offers members a unique portal for finding career and networking opportunities.

Maurice A. Clay Leadership Development Initiative
Circles can receive grants of up to $500 for specific programs to enhance leadership development on campus and in the community.

National Leadership Summit and Convention Benefit
Each Circle that has paid their Circle Affiliation Fees has one student delegate’s National Leadership Summit and Convention registration fee waived, as it is for all Faculty Secretary and Faculty Advisor attendees.  In addition, the student delegate’s transportation costs to and from the Summit and Convention will be reimbursed, subject to certain restrictions.

Networking
Through membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, students, faculty and staff members gain potential friendships with over 300,000 women and men whose peers recognize them as scholars and leaders.  Members can connect through our Facebook Fan Page, Twitter Profile, and LinkedIn group. Regional OΔK Alumni Clubs provide an opportunity to stay involved with the Society after graduation.

The OΔK Idea
In addition to recognizing five major phases of campus life (scholarship; athletics; campus/community service, social and religious activities, and campus government; journalism, speech and the mass media; creative and performing arts), a key feature of OΔK is that active participation of faculty and staff and their cooperation with student members is encouraged and expected.

Recognition
Membership conveys recognition by those who have been selected as the very top men and women at each school, as well as recognition by leaders throughout the world.  Circles are able to recognize outstanding alumni with either alumni or honoris causa memberships, too.

Service
Membership provides the opportunity to continue lifetime service to one’s school with fellow OΔK members and alumni.  Two student members serve on the Board of Directors of OΔK with national business and academic leaders.

Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are awarded by the OΔK Foundation each year to qualifying student members, plus one General Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award which includes a $4,000 scholarship.

Value
The lifetime membership fee also includes a beautiful membership certificate and pin, as well as a five-year subscription to The Circle.