Delta Sigma Theta (DST) DAT Practice Test

During Helen H. Elsie Austin’s presidency, the organization adopted a formal strategic framework known as the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. This shift turned scattered activities into a cohesive plan by focusing on five core areas: Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. Establishing this project gave chapters nationwide a common mission and clear programming directions, helping the sorority align services, leadership development, and partnerships with measurable impact. The Five-Point focus became the organizing principle for national initiatives and community engagement during her tenure, making it the defining organizational change of that period. Other changes listed are associated with different times or leaderships and are not tied to her administration.