Student Organization Information

TYPEORGANIZATION NAME
GeneralAssociation for the Betterment of Culturally Diverse Educators (ABCDE)
Degree-SpecificAssociation of Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Degree-SpecificCollegiate Music Educators
HonoraryEducation Ambassadors
HonoraryGraduate Student Advisory Council
HonoraryKappa Delta Pi
Degree-SpecificLibrary & Information Science Graduate Student Association
GeneralMid-Missouri Student Reading Association
GeneralMissouri National Education Association (Student Program)
Degree-SpecificMU Teachers of English (MUTE)
Degree-SpecificNational Science Teachers Association Student Chapter
HonoraryPi Lambda Theta
Degree-SpecificStudent Art Educators' Association (Affiliated with the National Art Education Association)
Degree-SpecificStudent Council for Exceptional Children
GeneralStudent Missouri State Teachers' Association
Degree-SpecificUniversity of Missouri Mathematics Teacher Organization (UM2TO)
HonoraryUndergraduate Education Student Council
GeneralHonoraryUnited Nations Association of Mid-Missouri


Name: Association for the Betterment of Culturally Diverse Educators (ABCDE)
Description: The purpose of our organization shall be to: Create an atmosphere of support and encouragement for all members. Foster the academic and personal growth of all members. Enhance members' knowledge of issues and opportunities within the field of education as it pertains to minority students.
President: TBD Advisor: Eryca Neville
Dues: $10 annually
Contact Information: Michelle Bollinger 101 Hill Hall 882-7772 bollingerme@missouri.edu

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Name: Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Description: Sponsors programs on subjects pertinent to anyone interested in supporting the education and development of children from birth through early adolescence.
How To Join: Attend meetings or contact advisor.
President: TBD Advisor: Dr. Nancy Knipping
Dues: $26 a year includes national professional journal.
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Nancy Knipping KnippingN@missouri.edu 303 Townsend 882-7364

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Name: Collegiate Music Educators
Description: Provides students with opportunities for professional development as music educators.
How To Join: Contact faculty advisor for application.
President: Joseph Schreimann Advisor: Dr. Wendy Sims
Dues: $30 a year includes 9 issues of national journals and quarterly issues of the state journal
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Wendy Sims simsw@missouri.edu 211B Townsend 884-0002 Joseph Schreimann jesvf2@mizzou.edu

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Name: Education Ambassadors
Description: Represents the College of Education in public relations, recruitment and alumni 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 882-5067
Website: education.missouri.edu/about/education_ambassadors

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Name: Graduate Student Advisory Council
Description: 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. Tim Lewis
Dues: None
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Tim Lewis lewistj@missouri.edu 205 Hill Hall 882-9644

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Name: Kappa Delta Pi
Description: Recognizes and promotes academic achievement in the College of Education.
How To Join: Students will be contacted by KDP if they are in the top 15 percent of the junior or senior class.
President: Erika Reynolds Advisor: Dr. Deb Carr and Dr. Robbie Scholes
Dues: $45 national and local dues
Contact Information: Dr. Deborah Carr 109 Hill Hall 882-7832 Dr. Robbie Scholes 311L Townsend Hall 884-6269

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Name: Library & Information Science Graduate Student Association
Description: 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: Joscelyn Langholt Advisor: Dr. John Budd
Dues: None
Contact Information: Contact Dr. John Budd 303 Townsend Hall BuddJ@missouri.edu or Joscelyn Langholt jrldh8@mizzou.edu

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Name: Mid-Missouri Student Reading Association
Description: Informs all education students about recent developments in reading and reading instruction.
How To Join: Contact the advisors or attend a meeting.
President: TBA Advisor: Dr. Carol Gilles
Dues: Student dues, $7 a year; national dues, $27 a year (includes choice of journal) without journal $18
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Carol Gilles 211 Townsend 882-8498

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Name: Missouri National Education Association (Student Program)
Description: 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 dues.
President: Dianna Redden Advisor: Dr. Mark Volkmann
Dues: $20
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Mark Volkmann 321 Townsend Hall 884-9738 volkmannmj@missouri.edu

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Name: MU 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 all those interested in teaching English/Literacy, undergraduate and graduate. Contact the advisor, president, or just attend a monthly meeting.
President: Christine Golebiewski Advisor: Amy Lannin
Dues: $10/year
Contact Information: Contact Amy Lannin 303 Townsend aaltg2@mizzou.edu or Christine Golebiewski cmgt37@mizzou.edu

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Name: National Science Teachers Association Student Chapter
Description: "To promote excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all." Acquaint preservice science teachers (K-12) with the support resources available from NSTA, professional development in science teaching, and to acquaint preservice 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.
President: Caleb Champ Advisor: Debi Hanuscin
Dues: $5.00 membership dues (includes 1-yr membership in NSTA and journal subsrcription)
Contact Information: Debi Hanuscin 321 Townsend 884-2527/882-6816 hanuscind@missouri.edu Caleb Champ ccrrc@mizzou.edu
Website: musec.missouri.edu/nsta/

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Name: Pi Lambda Theta
Description: Recognizes superior scholastic achievement and 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: Bethany Panian Advisor: Dr. Steve Whitney
Dues: One-time initiation fee and $35 a year
Contact Information: Contact Bethany Panian bppwv9@mizzou.edu or Dr. Steve Whitney 5B Hill Hall

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Name: 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.edu
President: Emily Page 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

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Name: Student Council for Exceptional Children
Description: 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: Janelle Essner Advisor: Dr. Erica Lembke
Dues: SCEC no dues, CEC national dues $62 a year
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Erica Lembke lembkee@missouri.edu 311J Townsend 882-0434 or Janelle Essner jeexrb@mizzou.edu
Website: education.missouri.edu/SPED/student_council

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Name: Student Missouri State Teachers' Association
Description: 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 101 Hill Hall, at meetings, or from the MSTA office located at 407 S. Sixth St.
President: TBD Advisor: TBD
Dues: $15 total, includes both state and local chapter dues
Contact Information: Applications Available at 101 Hill Hall

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Name: 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 open to any teacher candidate interested in teaching mathematics at any level. Email RenaeDMayes@mizzou.edu or attend a meeting.
President: Stephanie Labedz Advisor: Dr. Douglas Grouws
Dues: $8
Contact Information: Contact Dr. Douglas Grouws 121G Townsend 884-5982

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Name: Undergraduate Education Student Council
Description: 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: Whitney Schloss Advisor: Kyle Blomenkamp
Dues: none
Contact Information: Kyle Blomenkamp BlomenkampKJ@missouri.edu 101 Hill Hall 884-6566

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Name: United Nations Association of Mid-Missouri
Description: 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.edu
Website: education.missouri.edu/orgs/unamm/un_assoc

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