The Seven Purposes of Delta Kappa Gamma

- To unite women educators in a genuine spiritual fellowship.
- To honor women who have given or who evidence a potential for distinctive service.
- To advance the professional interest and position of women in education.
- To initiate, endorse and support desirable legislation or other suitable endeavors in the interest of education and of women educators.
- To endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to women from other countries.
- To stimulate the personal and professional growth of members and to encourage their participation in appropriate programs of action.
- To inform the members of current economic, social, political, and educational issues so that they may participate in effectively in a world society.