These standards are as important today as they were in 1870 when Kappa Kappa Gamma was founded by six young women at Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. Since that time, Kappa has grown to more than 128 undergraduate chapters and over 350 alumnae associations worldwide. Kappa promotes, through its standards, a broad college experience. Scholarship or intellectual development is our first priority, and the impressive achievements of our members attest to this.
Cultural growth is important as well.
Kappa Kappa Gamma encourages members to seek opportunities for self-growth in a variety of interests in the chapter, campus, and in the community. Kappa standards also include an expectation of high personal ethics and a commitment to the campus community and the larger world. Too, gentle civility is underscored for we recognize that there is much to be learned from being with others whether in class, attending a social event or in preparation for a joint philanthropy project. Kappa members believe that philanthropy or mutual helpfulness is of significant importance. Awareness of the needs of others is raised by participating in campus philanthropy events, by quiet moments of companionship with nursing home residents or raising dollars for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation.