Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter
California State University Fullerton

Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.

One of the largest members of the Association of College Honor Societies, Sigma Tau Delta has close to 600 chapters, 700 faculty sponsors, and inducts approximately 7,000 members annually. Our members have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements, enrich their education, help them make career choices, and advance their careers.


Sigma Tau Delta Officers' Information

President: The president is truly the key to a successful chapter. An effective president presents a model of leadership for the chapter and the campus. You may have the following duties: To ensure continuity from year to year, plan an orientation for new officers as soon after the election as possible. Organize this activity with the help of the sponsor and outgoing president. Ask the outgoing president for the president's notebook; located the Chapter Handbook - the sponsor should have it - and familiarize yourself with it. This handbook has a wealth of ideas in the sections on chapter activities, fundraising, service and chapter development. Assess the interests and needs of your chapter as you plan the agenda for the upcoming year, achieving a balance among programs, parties, fundraisers and service projects. Early each semester, set up and publicize a calendar of events, such as meetings, programs and initiations. With the advice of the sponsor, fill appointed offices and set up committees. Authorize all drafts of checks. Be aware that financial regulations of student accounts vary from school to school. Learn your school's system for handling financial duties and work closely with the treasurer and sponsor on these matters. Officiate at initiation ceremonies at least once a year, possibly each semester. Delegate duties to officers and chapter members, trying to involve as many members as possible. Communicate your enthusiasm about Sigma Tau Delta to other members, other students and to the faculty. Be a liaison (or appoint a member to be a liaison) to other organizations on campus to the student government association, and to the faculty. Collaborate with the sponsor and the officers on completing the annual report for the Central Office. Be aware of Sigma Tau Delta beyond the local chapter. Learn about he international conventions and regional conferences and encourage members to submit papers and attend.

Vice President: The main duty of the vice president is to assist and support the president in presiding over the chapter, being able to assume the responsibilities of the president if the president is unable to serve. You will also serve as the program chair. Consult the sections of the Chapter Handbook on chapter activities, service, and chapter development. Form a committee to help plan and implement programs and service projects for the year. Ask the Central Office for its publications on activities. Plan and put on fund-raisers - consult the handbook for ideas. Keep a notebook of ideas for programs, fund-raisers, and service projects, noting the ones that have been particularly successful on your campus. Pass this notebook on to the next VP and inform the sponsor that you have done so. Participate in initiation ceremonies. Assist the sponsor in completing all chapter reports.

Secretary: The secretary is a vital part of a smooth-running chapter. This officer should work closely with the other officers, being aware of local and international deadlines and maintaining good communication by sending out information to chapter members in a timely fashion.

Treasurer: The treasurer is also vital to the smooth functioning of a chapter and should attend all events where money is collected or disbursed. (It is a good idea to have the sponsor and possibly the president as co-signers on the checking account). You will also obtain bank statements and the treasurer's notebook from the outgoing treasurer. Balance the checkbook each month and have a treasurer's report ready for each meeting. Collect receipts for expenditures an d write reimbursement checks to members. Be aware that financial regulations of student accounts vary from school to school. Collect and deposit promptly any chapter dues or special fees. Collect initiation fees from new members. Working with the secretary and the sponsor, send one check for the total amount to the Central Office. Participate in the initiation ceremony.

Appointed Officers:

Historian: The historian is the keeper of the chapter's memories. This officer ideally has a camera and takes photographs of the various activities of the chapter. A further breakdown can be found in the Sigma Tau Delta guidebook.

Public Relations Officer: The public relations officer is the chapter's link to the university and the community. The way in which the chapter is perceived is, to a large extent, the responsibility of this officer. A more complete breakdown can be found in the Sigma Tau Delta guidebook.

For more information, contact info@csufsigma.org