The North American Interfraternity Conference annually recognizes excellence in the fraternal experience by conferring Awards of Distinction to individuals and groups who exemplify leadership, service and fraternal values. These honors play a significant role in the advancement of the NIC mission and vision, as well as the industry as a whole. Recognizing the value and impact of individual and group efforts on college/university campuses and within interfraternal organizations conveys the importance of innovation, courage and commitment to a positive fraternal experience.
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Dr. Richard “Dick” McKaig, a Delta Chi initiate from Ball State University, worked tirelessly to advance the fraternal experience throughout his impressive career in higher education. Serving at Indiana University for 38 years and retiring as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dick’s devotion and commitment to fraternity was acknowledged by his peers as he was affectionally known as the “Fraternal Dean.”
Even since retirement, the impact of Dick’s service can still be seen throughout IU, Delta Chi and the interfraternal community. His passion for fraternity and sorority life is evident through his advocacy for research on the experience — leading the Center for the Study of the College Fraternity for over 30 years — and his mentorship of hundreds of campus and interfraternity leaders over more than 35 years through the Interfraternity Institute (IFI).
His service to Delta Chi includes two terms on the Fraternity’s Board of Regents; an advisor to the Educational Foundation for 20 years; and co-chairing the President’s Anti-Hazing Task Force.
