Student Organization Information
Name:
Association for the Betterment of Culturally Diverse Educators (ABCDE)Description:
Provides a network for undergraduate and graduate students who are concerned with the issues that traditionally underrepresented groups face within the College of Education and the education field.How To Join:
Membership is open to any currently enrolled student at the University of Missouri concerned with the issues that traditionally underrepresented groups face within the College of Education and the education field.Contact Information:
Advisors: Michelle Bollinger bollingerme@missouri.edu
101 Hill Hall
882-7772,
Dr. Eryca Neville
nevillee@missouri.edu
211 A Townsend Hall
882-7170
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College of Education International Student OrganizationDescription:
Allows International students to meet and share information about their own educational systems in their home country and experiences at Mizzou. It will also allow for research interests and relationships to be formed not only amongst international students. We welcome all COE students; membership is not restricted to International students.How To Join:
Attend a meeting or contact any committee member.President:
Camille Dickson-Deane
Advisor:
Dr. Motoko Akiba
Dues:
None Applicable
Contact Information:
mucoeiso@missouri.edu
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Collegiate Music EducatorsDescription:
Provides students with opportunities for professional development as music educators.How To Join:
Contact faculty advisor for application.President:
Jamie Burditt
Advisor:
Dr. Wendy Sims
Dues:
$30 a year includes 9 issues of national journals and quarterly issues of the state journal
Contact Information:
Dr. Wendy Sims
simsw@missouri.edu
211B Townsend
884-0002
Jamie Burditt
jrbwbc@mizzou.edu
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Education AmbassadorsDescription:
Represent and promote the University of Missouri and the College of Education to current and potential students, alumni, faculty, staff and the educational community through coordinated recruitment and service activities.How To Join:
Students are recommended by faculty and selected by a committee of Ambassadors and and/or coordinators via an interview process. Advisor:
Michelle Bollinger and Justin Roberts
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Michelle Bollinger
101 Hill Hall
882-7772
Justin Roberts
118 Hill Hall
882-5067Website:
education.missouri.edu/about/education_ambassadors
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Graduate Student Advisory CouncilDescription:
Linking graduate students and the Associate Dean. Representatives serve as committee members to organize Who's Who, Graduate Faculty Teacher of the Year, Graduate Faculty Advisor/Mentor of the Year, and the Graduate Student Reception.How To Join:
By nomination and contact with the Department Chair. Advisor:
Dr. Glenn Good
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Contact Dr. Glenn Good
goodg@missouri.edu
205 Hill Hall
882-2961
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Kappa Delta PiDescription:
Recognizes and promotes academic achievement in the College of Education.How To Join:
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.50 and sophomore standing or higher will be invited to join.President:
Nikki Poslosky
Advisor:
Dr. Deb Carr and Dr. Robbie Scholes
Dues:
$48 national and local dues
Contact Information:
Dr. Deborah Carr
2 Hill Hall
884-2560
Dr. Robbie Scholes
16 Hill Hall
884-6269
Nikki Poslosky
ncpq5c@mizzou.edu
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Learning, Curriculum & Teaching Graduate Students OrgDescription:
Professional group.How To Join:
Attend a meeting.President:
Anne Duchene
Advisor:
Dr. Lloyd Barrow
Contact Information:
Advisor:
Dr. Lloyd Barrow
barrowl@missouri.edu
303 Townsend Hall
882-7457
President:
Anne Duchene
atdz82@mail.mizzou.edu
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Library & Information Science Graduate Student AssociationDescription:
The professional and collegial enhancement of students' education through colloquia, speakers, tours of facilities, discussion groups, and social events.How To Join:
All active students within the Library Science program of SISLT are members.President:
Nathan Lowrance
Advisor:
Dr. John Budd
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Dr. John Budd
303 Townsend Hall
BuddJ@missouri.edu
Nathan Lowrance
njl352@mizzou.edu
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Mid-Missouri Student Reading AssociationDescription:
Informs all education students about recent developments in reading and reading instruction.How To Join:
Contact the advisors or attend a meeting.President:
Emylie Leonard
Advisor:
Dr. Laurie Kingsley
Dues:
Student dues, $7 a year; national dues, $27 a year (includes choice of journal) without journal $18
Contact Information:
Dr. Laurie Kingsley
211-A Townsend Hall,
882-8465
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Missouri National Education Association Student ProgramDescription:
Offers professional development opportunities for undergraduate students of the College of Education and sponsors programs and activities for them.How To Join:
Obtain form in 321 Townsend or online at www.mnea.org and pay $20 dues.President:
Kelly Marcum
Advisor:
Dr. Mark Volkmann and Dr. Eryca Neville
Dues:
$20
Contact Information:
Dr. Mark Volkmann
321 Townsend Hall
884-9738
volkmannmj@missouri.edu
Dr. Eryca Neville
109 Hill Hall
882-0560
nevillee@missouri.edu
Emily Moorkamp
eem9bc@mizzou.edu
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Mizzou Undergraduate Teachers of English (MUTE)Description:
MUTE supports students in English education, promotes communication between students and faculty, and provides information about teaching to improve the teaching of English at all levels.How To Join:
Open to English/literacy education majors. Contact the advisor or attend a monthly meeting.President:
Kelly Marcum
Advisor:
Juanita Willingham and Amy Lannin
Dues:
$10/year
Contact Information:
Juanita Willingham
mjwvfb@mizzou.edu
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National Science Teachers Association Student ChapterDescription:
To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. Acquaint pre-service science teachers (K-12) with the support resources available from NSTA, professional development in science teaching, and to acquaint pre-service teachers with colleagues at their university, the US and Canada.How To Join:
Attend one of our meetings! Membership forms, a meeting schedule, and chapter information are available at our website: http://musec.missouri.edu/nsta/President:
Melissa Weber
Advisor:
Debi Hanuscin
Dues:
$5.00 membership dues (includes 1-yr membership in NSTA and journal subscription)
Contact Information:
Debi Hanuscin
321 Townsend
884-2527/882-6816
hanuscind@missouri.edu
Melissa Weber
mjw4cb@mizzou.eduWebsite:
http://education.missouri.edu/orgs/nsta/
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Pi Lambda ThetaDescription:
Recognizes superior scholastic achievement and fosters leadership among women and men in education.How To Join:
Students who have sophomore status and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Initiation occurs in the fall. Interested individuals should contact the president.President:
Andrea Strackeljahn
Advisor:
Delinda Van Garderen
Dues:
One-time initiation fee and $35 a year
Contact Information:
Delinda Van Garderen
vangarderend@missouri.edu
884-7075
Andrea Strackeljahn
ams44b@mizzou.edu
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Student Art Educators' Association (Affiliated with the National Art Education Association)Description:
Provides opportunities for dialogue among students in art and art education. Promotes art education on campus and throughout the community and the state of Missouri.How To Join:
Contact Dr. Kathy Unrath
Unrathk@missouri.eduPresident:
Molly Reed
Advisor:
Dr. Kathy Unrath
Dues:
Student chapter dues, $10 a semester; national chapter dues, $25 a year
Contact Information:
Dr. Kathy Unrath
UnrathK@missouri.edu
Assistant Professor of Art Education
884-8935
Molly Reed
merfyb@mizzou.edu
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Student Council for Exceptional ChildrenDescription:
Promotes the welfare and education of exceptional children through engagement of individuals that are interested in advocacy, professional development, and volunteerism.How To Join:
Contact advisor or check website:President:
Ashley Rich
Advisor:
Dr. Erica Lembke
Dues:
SCEC no dues, $69 a year (includes 2 journals)
Contact Information:
Contact Dr. Erica Lembke lembkee@missouri.edu
311J Townsend
882-0434
or
Ashley Rich
aerwv8@mizzou.eduWebsite:
education.missouri.edu/SPED/student_council
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Student Missouri State Teachers' AssociationDescription:
To promote professional ideals by providing leadership training and experiences, offering opportunities for personal growth, and developing skills needed to be successful in the teaching profession. Opportunities are available in which students can make an active contribution toward improving the welfare of children and public education. SMSTA operates a concession stand at all Mizzou home football games. All students are welcome to volunteer. Proceeds from the stand are used to fund professional development conferences and sessions for COE students.How To Join:
Applications available at 2 London Hall, at meetings, or from the MSTA office located at 407 S. Sixth St.President:
Kyle Conley
Advisor:
Cheryl Haynes and Phyllis Cope
Dues:
$15 total, includes both state and local chapter dues
Contact Information:
Co-Advisors: Cheryl Haynes
haynesca@missouri.edu
Phyllis Cope
copeph@missouri.edu
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University of Missouri Mathematics Teacher Organization (UM2TO)Description:
To foster student interest and participation in teaching mathematics as a career option and to assist students in developing skills, leadership, and awareness of effective mathematics teaching.How To Join:
Membership is pen to any teacher candidate interested in teaching mathematics in grades K-12. Email clufg4@mail.mizzou.edu or attend a meeting.President:
Cassidy Urie
Advisor:
Dr. Barbara Reys
Dues:
$8
Contact Information:
Dr. Barbara Reys
121F Townsend Hall
882-8744
reysb@missouri.edu,
Cassidy Urie
clufg4@mail.mizzou.edu
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Undergraduate Education Student CouncilDescription:
Represents the interest of the Undergraduate students of the College of Education and develops and sponsors programs and activities for them.How To Join:
Elections are held in the spring to select the next year's council. Freshman and any other open Representatives are elected in the fall.President:
Sarah Schaffner
Advisor:
Terri Gagnon
Dues:
none
Contact Information:
Terri Gagnon
gagnont@missouri.edu
101 Hill Hall
884-6566
or
Sarah Schaffner
sls93c@mizzou.edu
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United Nations Association of Mid-MissouriDescription:
The Mid-Missouri UNA/USA is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations, strengthening the United Nations system, promoting constructive United States leadership in that system, and achieving the goals of the UN Charter.President:
Kangmo Lim
Contact Information:
Kangmo Lim
Phone: 573-884-5730
Email: kltwb@missouri.eduWebsite:
education.missouri.edu/orgs/unamm/un_assoc
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