The society was founded on May 11, 1929, at the Faculty Women’s Club at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas. The idea was conceived by Annie Webb Blanton, member of the faculty of the University of Texas and a former Texas state superintendent of public instruction.
Eleven women educators from Texas were initiated as its charter members:[1]
The Delta Kappa Gamma's motto is "Leading Women Educators". Its colors are red and green.[2] Its symbol and flower is the red rose. The red rose logo was developed in a recent rebranding effort.
Governance
The society is structured in three levels: local chapters, state, and international organizations. Its Constitution and Standing Rules govern activities at all levels.
Member countries as of October 2020[update] are the United States, Canada, Norway, Sweden, Mexico, Finland, Guatemala, Iceland, The Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Germany, Estonia, Panama, and Japan.[3]
Former and formerly active members of the Professional Fraternity Association or its predecessors: Professional Panhellenic Association or Professional Interfraternity Conference
