Honor Societies
Kappa Delta Pi (Advisor: M. Rozalski)

Other Organizations
Xerox Center for Multicultural Teacher Education (Director: E. Miranda)

Academic Assistance

• EDUC 100:  Educ 100 is offered each fall semester and is open to all students.  The course helps students become more successful, effective and efficient college students.  Topics addressed in this course include time management, study strategies, note-taking skills, textbook reading strategies, reading comprehension improvement,  critical reading and listening skills, and general college survival skills.  Emphasis is placed on reading improvement and study/learning strategies.

• DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC PRESENTATIONS:  Special topics are addressed at student organization meetings. Topics include, but are not limited to, students with special needs, student teaching, job searches, and the interview process.  These open meetings are announced in education classes and advertised on bulletin boards across campus. (Contact the appropriate student organization or the School of Education for details.)

 
• ANNUAL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FORUM:  This yearly spring forum addresses a topic of critical importance to education majors, the School of Education faculty, and the profession in general.

 
• EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:  Faculty and students can present educational programs in residence halls or other out-of-class sites. (Contact the School of Education for details.)

• PROFESSIONAL/INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:  The School of Education holds an annual meeting addressing the process and procedures for student teaching, required state education exams, and certification requirements.

 
• THE XEROX CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL TEACHER EDUCATION (XCMTE): The XCMTE offers the opportunity for students to learn more about multicultural education and urban education and to gain added volunteer field experience in urban schools whose student populations reflect a variety of cultures.  The Center offers weekly seminars on a variety of topics related to multicultural education.  In addition, the XCMTE will work with Center members to provide volunteer experience (once a week) in an urban school classroom.  Volunteers work individually with students, assist teachers in teaching and preparation, serve as mentors to students, etc.  All volunteers must be willing to commit to once-a-week service for a semester at a time.  The XCMTE also sponsors, co-sponsors, and hosts events throughout the year.  The Xerox Center for Multicultural Teacher Education empahsizes multiculturalism and the field of education but is open to any student who wishes to participate.