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Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ)

Chapter name Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Designation Mu Zeta Chapter
Nickname Deltas
Colors Crimson and Cream
Symbols/Mascot Elephant
Call Oo-Oop
Philanthropy Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
National Founding January 13, 1913 at Howard University
UT Founding May 21, 1975
Standing at UT Good Standing - Three-Star - Chapter of the Year
Chapter GPA 3.12
President Autumn Hickerson

Standards of Fraternal Excellence 2021-22

Standing: 

Overview: SOFE is a 100-point standards program that requires chapters to obtain at least 70 points to be in good standing. For a full breakdown of this program, visit gogreek.utk.edu/SOFE.

one out of three stars

Total: 75/100

Education 23/27
Health and Safety Summit, Greek Leadership Summit, Bystander Intervention Workshop, Chapter Officer Workshops, Cross Council Exchange, New Member Health and Safety Module, Headquarters Program(s), Risk Management Program, DEI Program, Program with another chapter from another council, & program with another Registered Student Organization or Department.
Academics 4/6
Maintaining a chapter scholarship program and chapter and new member GPA above a 2.5:

Spring 2022: 3.12

Fall 2021: 3.24

Administration 30/33
Roster submission, New Member Education Plans, Officer Updates, Advisor Updates, Council Meeting Attendance, Presidents’ Cabinet Meeting Attendance, VOLink Registration, OSFL Coaching Meetings, Financial Good Standing, & Conduct Standing
Civic Engagement 4/4
Completing at least 4 hours of service per member tracked through the Jones Center for Leadership and Service and hosting one philanthropic event:

2021 Service Hours Per Member: 13.93 hours/member

2021 Philanthropic Donations: Donations to Smokey’s Closet

Excellence 14/30
Campus Involvement, Immersive Leadership and Service, Service Hours Over 4 Hours Per Member, Chapter GPA Above the All-Male/Female Average, Academic/Career/Leadership Program, DEI Program, Health & Safety Program, and End-Of-Year Meeting with OSFL Council Advisor.