Alpha Delta Mu
Beta Rho Chapter

History

Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society was founded in the fall of 1976 by the late Dr. J. Lawrence Feagins at Morgan State University. In 1977, Alpha Delta Mu was incorporated under the non-profit laws of the State of Maryland and became a national organization as chapters were established in many colleges and universities throughout the United States. The Temple University Beta Rho Chapter was established on June 23, 1981.

Colors: Black and Silver

Motto: Advocate of the People

Purpose

The primary objective of Alpha Delta Mu is to encourage and recognize superior scholarship in social work education and to advance excellence in social work practice. The Society feels that is serves the interest of the students capable of excellence by insisting that in order to acquire a chapter of Alpha Delta Mu, an institution must provide the means and atmosphere conducive to academic excellence.

National Council

The governing body of Alpha Delta Mu is the National Council. The Council is composed of five regions and the following officers:

Professor Darryl C. Talley, National President
Dr. Frances N. Becklas, National Secretary
Ms. Deborah Pierce, National Keeper of Records
Professot Thomas L. Thompson, National Historian Morgan State University
Professor George T. Austin, Vice-President Eastern Region Bowie State College
Dr. Richard Enos, Vice-President Southwestern Region North Texas State University
Professor Barbara B. Johnson, Vice-President Mid-Western Region, University South Dakota
Dr. C. G. Kledaras, Vice-President Southern Region East Carolina University
Dr. George Metrey, Vice President Northern Region Rhode Island College

National Advisors

Professor Valerie Jordan, Howard University
Dr. Joseph E. Kuna, College Misericordia
Professor Cottrell Wesson, Morgan State University
Dr. LaMoyne M. Matthews, Morgan State University
Dr. Claire Sackin, St. Francis College