Delta Pi Epsilon, Kappa Chapter (University of Michigan) records, 1946-1998

Summary

Creator:

Delta Pi Epsilon. Kappa Chapter (University of Michigan)

Abstract:

Kappa Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon established in 1946, part of national business education honor graduate society. Kappa Chapter dissolved in 1999. Minutes, membership material, financial records, and scrapbooks.

Extent:

1.5 linear feet
1 oversize volume

Language:

English

Call Number:

9981 Bimu 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by Jessica Tam, 1999

Background

Scope and Content:

The records of the Kappa Chapter of the Delta Pi Epsilon society have been divided into series of Administrative, Correspondence, Initiation and Membership, Audio Materials, and Photographs and Scrapbooks.

Biographical / Historical:

On July 23, 1946, the Kappa chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon, a national business education honor graduate society, was installed at the University of Michigan. Delta Pi Epsilon encouraged members to further professional development in their field, through research, leadership, and service. These goals were pursued by actively encouraging research, developing leadership responsibilities, promoting service to the community, and improving relations between business schools and businesses. With the assistance and guidance of their sponsor and mentor, Professor John M. Trytten, head of the Business Education department, the Kappa chapter at the University of Michigan pursued these objectives.

The chapter initially met monthly to discuss both problems and discoveries in the business education field. This allowed them to plan projects and programs that incorporated new innovations. At conferences, leadership retreats, and lectures, they explained their work and demonstrated their findings for other educators to incorporate in their teachings. In their own community, members gave lectures and promoted research and service by awarding scholarships in the business education field.

As business education at the University Michigan changed, the chapter moved to at-large status in 1981. By the late 1990s, membership had dropped off considerably. With the lack of interest and aging members, Kappa Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon dissolved in May 1999.

Acquisition Information:

The record group was donated by the Kappa Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon in June 1999, (Donor no. 8838 ).

Accruals:

No further additions to the records are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Greek letter societies -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Business education.

Names:

Delta Pi Epsilon. Kappa Chapter (University of Michigan)
University of Michigan -- Honorary societies.
University of Michigan. School of Business Administration.