Student Organizations
The College of Education student organizations offer a great way to become involved in the college, meet new people and foster professional development.
The College of Education Student Council plays a major role in representing the college by reaching out to other colleges at Auburn University and the community. The organization consists of hard-working education students who wish to serve their fellow students and is open to all education majors. Members have the opportunity to participate in several activities, including service projects and the Auburn University War on Hunger campaign.
The College of Education Student Ambassadors was established in 2002. This select group of students serves the college by assisting with the on- and off-campus promotion of the college and its programs. They also assist in hosting special events, welcoming dignitaries to campus and recruiting students. Members have the opportunity to develop and refine their leadership, public speaking and interpersonal skills as well. Applications are available each spring semester.
Adviser: Michael Tullier, APR; Student president: Rachel Anderson
Adviser: Dr. Jane Kuehne; Student leaders: president-Jerel Ely; vice-president-Marlin Ward; secretary-Aashana Vishnani; treasurer-Ben Thomas; social chair-Chris Wilson
The Auburn Mathematics Education Society offers professional development to students interested in math education and providing services to the local mathematics community. AMES meetings are held monthly.
Advisers: Dr. Marilyn Strutchens and Dr. Gary Martin; Student leaders: president-Sarah Darby; vice-president- Maribeth Hasse; webmaster-Adam Elder; secretary-Katie Higginbotham; community service chair-Megan Davis
The Auburn Student Rehabilitation Association is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in the field of rehabilitation. The organization is committed to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through its members' service in the local community. Its purpose is to enrich students through service, learning and involvement in the lives of people with disabilities, while developing camaraderie among students involved in the rehabilitation program.
Adviser: Dr. Rebecca Curtis
Best Buddies is an international organization that promotes opportunities for college students and people with mental retardation to become friends. It was founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver. Best Buddies has grown from one college campus to a vibrant, international organization involving 50,000 participants. Auburn's chapter has been recognized by the national office for the quality of its program.
Adviser: Dr. Caroline Dunn
The purpose of the Kinesiology Student Alliance is to enhance the professional development of all students interested in careers in health, fitness and exercise science. KSA introduces students to leaders in the health/fitness industry, exercise science and physical education. Its students promote health and physical fitness throughout the university and surrounding communities through service activities. The organization's annual chili cook-off, held each fall semester, has attracted a loyal following or nearly 200 people.
Kinesiology Graduate Student Council was conceived in recognition of the necessity for an council that would strive to fulfill the unique needs of Kinesiology graduate assistants and students. It exists to provide a collective voice for its members, acting as the official graduate student representation in departmental affairs.
Adviser: Dr. Mary Rudisill; Student leaders: Loraine Parish, James Harris and Jeanie Wert
Iota Delta Sigma is the Auburn chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international counseling honorary society. CSI recognizes excellence in academics, scholarship, professional service and advocacy. Student members must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and demonstrate qualification related to professional service. The AU chapter was recognized with the 2004 CSI Outstanding Chapter Award and 2005 Outstanding Newsletter Award.
Adviser: Dr. Chippewa Thomas; Student president: Emily Stafford
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society that recognizes exemplary scholarship in the area of education. Undergraduate students maintaing a 3.5 GPA (after admission to teacher education) and graduate students maintaing a 3.6 GPA are eligible and invited to join the university's Alpha Phi Chapter of KDP, which was chartered in 1927. KDP activities include a Teacher Panel Forum, a Celebration of Teaching event that will involve and encourage students from local high schools to become teachers, and participation of local officers in KDP national conferences and professional development opportunities.
Phi Beta Lambda is designed for students pursuing careers in business or business education. Other students with a strong interest in business may find this organization useful to their career goals. The PBL mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The goals of PBL include promoting business leadership, understanding of the American business enterprise system, and exploration of the role and function of American business in international settings.
The Student Council for Exceptional Children is a service organization for special education majors, but is open to anyone who enjoys working with children. SCEC is a student organization of the Council for Exceptional Children. The organization's community service philanthropy project is "Friends for Life," a nondenominational, nonprofit group offering support and information to families of children with disabilities. SCEC meets monthly.
Association of Counseling Psychology Students
All students who are currently enrolled in the counseling psychology program at Auburn University are automatically members of ACOPS. This organization's mission is tri-fold. The organization provides students opportunities to support one another through various means such as peer mentoring and honoring students who have made significant achievements. The organization also fosters leadership skills across a broad range of governance levels within the organization and the associated national professional organizations. Third, this organization seeks to serve the Auburn University community and holds as a primary goal advocacy and outreach efforts.
Student Alabama Education Association (SAEA) is a professional organization that is open to students preparing to be educators. SAEA is a program of the National Education Association, and is affiliated with other chapters across the nation. SAEA exists to help members make a smooth transition from the campus to the profession.
Adviser: Dr. Charles Eick Student leaders: president- Emily Duke; vice-president-Laura Smith; secretary/treasurer-Robin Clenney
The Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club is open to all undergraduate and graduate students seeking to become licensed PT and OT professionals. It is academically affiliated and will be SGA chartered within a year.
The Student Association of School Psychologists (SASP) is a student led organization that is open to all School Psychology graduate students. It is an
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based chapter affiliated with Student Affiliates in School Psychology (American Psychological Association- Division 16). This organization is involved in raising awareness about the field of School Psychology, as well as highlighting current issues that are affecting children. SASP also provides students with professional development opportunities, mentoring opportunities, and the ability to communicate with faculty more effectively. The organization is also involved in fundraisers and social events to help build comradeship.
Adviser: Joe Buckhalt; Student president: Christina Castelin
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