Student Organization Information
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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:
Students must submit an application and resume for review. Advisor:
Lindsey Stineman
Contact Information:
Lindsey Stineman; stinemanl@missouri.edu; 202 Townsend Hall; 573-882-7772
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College of Education International Student OrganizationDescription:
College of Education International Student Organization (COEISO) at the University of Missouri is a student-run organization that serves all incoming and currently enrolled international students in the College of Education. COEISO strives to foster interactions among students of different nationalities in the College of Education and their integration into the MU community at large. The organization works actively to provide resources and information to international students. COEISO also allows for research interests and relationships to be formed among international and U.S. students. Membership is not restricted to international students; all COE students are welcome.How To Join:
Attend a meeting or contact any committee member.President:
Nino Kalatozi
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:
Zach Mertens
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
573-884-0002
Zach Mertens zsmd45@mail.missouri.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 must submit an application and resume for review by a committee of Ambassadors. A select number will be interviewed for membership. Advisor:
Michelle Bollinger
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Michelle Bollinger bollingerme@missouri.edu 105 Hill Hall 573-882-5069
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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. Kathryn Chval
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Dr. Kathryn Chval
chvalkb@missouri.edu
109 Hill Hall
882-7832
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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.
Graduate division of Kappa Delta Pi also available. Please contact the advisors for more information.President:
Elizabeth Sumner
Advisor:
Dr. Leigh Neier, Dr. Tony Castro
Dues:
$48 national and local dues
Contact Information:
Leigh Neier
NeierL@missouri.edu
Tony Castro
CastroAJ@missouri.eduWebsite:
kdp.students.missouri.edu/
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Learning, Curriculum & Teaching Graduate Students OrgDescription:
Professional group.How To Join:
Attend a meeting.President:
Deepika Menon
Advisor:
Dr. Lloyd Barrow
Contact Information:
Advisor: Dr. Lloyd Barrow barrowl@missouri.edu
303 Townsend Hall
573-882-7457
Deepika Menon dm2qc@mail.missouri.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:
Kyle Denlinger
Advisor:
Dr. John Budd
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Dr. John Budd
303 Townsend Hall
BuddJ@missouri.edu
Kyle Denlinger kddt33@mail.mizzou.edu
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Mid-Missouri Student Reading AssociationDescription:
MMSRA is part of the International Reading Association. Since 1956, IRA has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and institutions committed to worldwide literacy. 70,000 members strong, the Association supports literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, volunteerism, and professional development activities.How To Join:
Contact the advisors or attend a meeting.President:
TBD
Advisor:
Dr. Laurie Kingsley
Dues:
Student dues, $8 a year; national dues, $39 a year (includes choice of journal) / $24 a year for stu
Contact Information:
Dr. Laurie Kingsley
211-A Townsend Hall
kingsleyl@missouri.edu
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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:
Open to all education majors. Go to nea.org click "join NEA" in the top right hand corner and it will walk you through the steps. You can also contact the President or attend one of our meetings. President:
Kim Dickinson
Advisor:
Dr. Lenny Sanchez
Dues:
$20
Contact Information:
Kim Dickinson
klddn9@mail.missouri.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:
Ashley Cox
Advisor:
Juanita Willingham and Barri Bumgarner
Dues:
$10/year
Contact Information:
Juanita Willingham mjwvfb@mizzou.edu and Barri Bumgarner barribum@aol.com
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MU Student Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association Description:
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:
Adam Pettis
Advisor:
Dr. Debi Hanuscin
Dues:
$5.00 membership dues (includes 1-yr membership in NSTA and journal subscription)
Contact Information:
Debi Hanuscin
321 Townsend
573-884-2527/573-882-6816
hanuscind@missouri.edu
Adam Pettis alpq44@mail.mizzou.eduWebsite:
education.missouri.edu/orgs/nsta/
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Phi Delta KappaDescription:
PDK is one of the largest education associations in the world and has thousands of members dedicated to improving education, including teachers, principals, superintendents, and higher education faculty and administrators. Advisor:
TBD
Dues:
$42 per year
Contact Information:
TBD
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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:
Rikki Thompson
Advisor:
Delinda Van Garderen and Dr. Cathy Thomas
Dues:
One-time initiation fee and $35 yearly national dues
Contact Information:
Dr. Delinda van Garderen vangarderend@missouri.edu
573-884-7075,
Dr. Cathy Thomas
thomascat@missouri.edu
Rikki Thompson
rat5y7@mail.missouri.eduWebsite:
pilambdatheta.ning.com/
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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:
TBD
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
573-884-8935
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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 Kammerich
Advisor:
Dr. Erica Lembke
Dues:
SCEC no dues, $69 a year (includes 2 journals)
Contact Information:
Dr. Erica Lembke
lembkee@missouri.edu
311J Townsend
573-882-0434
Ashley Kammerich, amkkvf@mail.mizzou.eduWebsite:
education.missouri.edu/SPED/scec/
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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 has fundraisers during the year to fund service projects. SMSTA believes in giving of one's time as a volunteer in various service projects which benefit the youth in the area. All students are welcome to volunteer. How To Join:
Applications available from any officer, at meetings, or from the MSTA office located at 407 S. Sixth St.
President:
Brian Corrigan
Advisor:
Cheryl Haynes and Phyllis Cope
Dues:
$15 total, includes both state and local chapter dues
Contact Information:
Cheryl Haynes
cherylhaynes@centurytel.net
haynesca@missouri.edu
Phyllis Cope
copeph@missouri.edu
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Teachers of Social Studies at the University of MissouriDescription:
Teachers of Social Studies at the University of Missouri.How To Join:
Attend a meeting or contact any executive board member for information.President:
Kevin Valliere
Advisor:
Dr. Tony Castro
Dues:
None
Contact Information:
Kevin Valliere kevinvalliere@mizzou.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 kna5h3@mail.missouri.edu or attend a meeting.President:
Katie Ausmus
Advisor:
Dr. James Tarr
Dues:
$8
Contact Information:
Dr. James Tarr
tarrj@missouri.edu
121B Townsend Hall
573-882-4034
Katie Ausmus
kna5h3@mail.missouri.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:
Taylor Vincent
Advisor:
Julie Loftin
Dues:
none
Contact Information:
Julie Loftin
LoftinJB@missouri.edu
102 Hill Hall
573-884-6566
Taylor Vincent
tvz77@mail.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:
JooHyun Lee
Contact Information:
Vice President: Hyuk Woo Nam hn3pb@mail.mizzou.eduWebsite:
education.missouri.edu/orgs/unamm/
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