research committee

The Research Committee is among seven groups under the oversight of the Educational Excellence Committee, aiming to achieve the objectives established by the state president. It develops surveys for chapters and committees, assists in preparing convention evaluation forms, and collects relevant data. Furthermore, it hosts workshops during state events and collaborates with several state committees to digitally preserve the organization's historical records.

​Texas State Organization Historical Data includes:

• ​​Area Coordinators​
• DKG & Texas (TSO History)
• Facilities named for TSO members & honorees
  
• Texas Facilities Named for DKG Members Form
• Golden Rose Award Recipients
  
• Leadership Seminar Participants
• Past State Presidents
• State Achievement Award Recipients

• State Convention Data
• State Honorary Members
• Texas DKG Ignite (formerly Golden Gift) Participants
• TSO Book Authors
• TSO Expansion History

Did you know that the Research Committee is Guardians of the "Hall of Fame"? While we don't handle scholarship money, we do manage the legacy of our highest honors. The Research Committee gathers information from various sources as the official curators of the TSO Achievement Award digital record. We ensure that the list of these distinguished recipients is meticulously updated and preserved, ensuring that no honoree’s contributions are ever lost to time. Fun Fact: You'll notice a neat upgrade in the formatting of several TSO Historical Documents. Have you tried the navigation tools? Enjoy your new exploratory experience! https://www.dkgtexas.org/research-committee.html ​

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Committee Chair
Dr. Wenndy Pray
Epsilon Upsilon, Area 5
​(South Coastal Bend)

Cindy Gordon
Kappa Pi, Area 1 (Northeast)

Dede Drexler
​Eta Delta, Area 3 (Southeast)

Carole Lowe
​Nu Alpha, Area 7 (Central)

Dawn Broadway
Alpha Gamma, Area 10 (North Central)

Debra Wagner
Pi, Area 11 (Northwest)

Myshie Pagel
Theta Iota, Area 15 (Southwest)

Dr. Chelsea Poplar
Zeta Nu, Area 18 (Southeast)

Dr. Stacey Arnold (Ex-Officio)
​Kappa Lambda, Area 7

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