The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Kappa Delta Epsilon Honorary Professional Education Fraternity promotes the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment, and professional ideals. Kappa Delta Epsilon at The University of Alabama recognizes outstanding students preparing to enter the teaching profession or related fields. Students applicable for membership must have attained at least a 3.0 GPA, have completed at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate work, and must be enrolled in a program leading to certification in teaching or a related field. All eligible students will be contacted by letter of invitation each semester. KDE meets monthly and has guest speakers who share the latest innovative teaching materials and ideals.
Membership is by invitation and is based upon scholarship and the promise of educational leadership.
The RAL also provides services to the college, ranging from development of surveys to facilitating seminars on selected topics related to conducting research. The purpose of the McLure Education Library reflects the missions of The University of Alabama, the College of Education, and the University Libraries. The research monograph collection, periodicals, children's literature collection, and curriculum materials support the curriculum and research interests of the faculty and students in the College of Education and related fields. Services such as reference, database searching, and library instruction stimulate use of these resources. The McLure Education Library maintains the same hours as the other University of Alabama libraries.