Taylor Sociology Club
The Taylor Sociology Club was founded in 1960 and was named after Dr. Carl C. Taylor, first Head of the Department of Rural Sociology (now called the Department of Sociology and Anthropology). This student organization provides to students the opportunity to pursue sociological interests. The members are able to meet the department's professors, as well as with students of similar interest. Any student, regardless of major, may join. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) Council, which supports the club, is funded by the money students pay through activity fees. Because it is student maintained, students themselves plan, organize, and execute projects which include films, guest speakers, field trips, service to the community, and discussions.

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Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)
Alpha Kappa Delta is an international sociology honor society which serves to promote academic scholarship and interest in the sociological understanding of human life. A major goal of the organization is to stimulate ongoing research and discussion among college students who have demonstrated excellence in the field of sociology. The name Alpha Kappa Delta, reflecting the major orientation of the group, is based on the first letters of three Greek words--anthropon or mankind, katamanthaneim or to investigate, and diakonesein for the purpose of service.

The first chapter of AKD was established in 1920 by Dr. Emory Bogardus at the University of Southern California. Other chapters were established shortly thereafter. By early 1982 AKD membership had grown to 276 chapters in the U.S. Thirteen of these are located in North Carolina. The NCSU (Beta) chapter of AKD was the second North Carolina chapter to be organized (in 1950) and continues today.

Membership in AKD is on a lifetime basis and is open to graduate students and undergraduates who meet certain requirements based on academic achievement, professional interest in sociology, and affiliation with a recognized host institution. Faculty members meeting certain criteria also may join AKD.

Anthropology Club
The Anthropology Club was established in the early 1980's. This organization, open to all majors, provides students opportunities to pursue their interest in anthropology through interaction with professors, fellow students, guest speakers, and activities. As is the case with the Taylor Sociology Club, the Anthropology Club is supported by funds through the CHASS Council.