Clubs and Organizations
The College of Education encourages students to get involved in the college and campus community. One of the best ways to do so is to join one of our more than 10 student clubs and organizations. Students gain excellent leadership, community service, fundraising and event planning experience while meeting new people. Below is a list of the college’s organizations.
Education Council
The Education Council promotes leadership in education and all campus activities, unity among students in the College of Education, and College spirit. The Council also hosts leadership and social activities. All undergraduate majors in the College of Education are eligible to serve as Ed Council representatives.
Advisors: Dr. Tiffany Wiggins and Dr. Lisa Bass
For more information, contact:
tswiggin@ncsu.edu
919-513-4120
Elementary Education Organization (ELMO)
ELMO provides students in the Elementary Education program with professional development, campus and community involvement opportunities.
Advisors: Dr. Ann Harrington and Dr. Joanna Koch
For more information, contact:
elmo_elemed@ncsu.edu
adharrin@ncsu.edu
joanna_koch@ncsu.edu
Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society for Professions in Technology
Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes student excellence in the study of technology and technology education and prepares practitioners for the technology professions. The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education hosts the local chapter Alpha Pi.
Advisor: Dr. Cameron Denson, Chapter Trustee
For more information, contact:
cameron_denson@ncsu.edu
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. The society is a community of scholars dedicated to worthy ideals. Website: www.kdp.org
Advisor: Dr. Drinda Benge, Faculty Advisor
For more information, contact:
drinda_benge@ncsu.edu
Multicultural Young Educators Network (MYEN)
The purpose of MYEN is to promote unity among diverse groups of students in the college and in the university, to prepare future educators to be competent in diverse environments, and to perform service projects related to education with a focus on cultural awareness.
For more information, contact:
tswiggin@ncsu.edu
919-513-4120
North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)-Kappa Student Chapter
Provides professional activities for students interested in becoming exemplary mathematics teachers. Students participate in numerous activities that promote an improved knowledge base in mathematics education and community service.
Advisor: Cyndi Edgington
For more information, contact:
cpedging@ncsu.edu
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Established in 2004, the NC State student chapter of the National Science Teachers Association serves students interested in science education at the elementary, middle, secondary or university level.
Advisor: Dr. Penny Jeffrey, Faculty Advisor
For more information, contact:
pmshumak@ncsu.edu
Passport to Success
The Passport to Success Program is an academic enrichment and student engagement program focused on four key themes: Global Knowledge, Community Engagement, Cross Cultural Skills and Professional Development. Students in Passport to Success take part in professional development, social, leadership and community service activities that complement what they are learning in their teacher education programs. Students must apply to be admitted into the program. To learn more, visit our website. (link to ced.ncsu.edu/passport).
Program Director: Dr. Tiffany Wiggins
For more information, contact:
tswiggin@ncsu.edu
Student North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE)
Student Educators is the NCSU Chapter of the SNCAE, an organization for undergraduate or graduate students in education. The SNCAE is affiliated with the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and the National Education Association (NEA).
Advisor: Dr. Erin Thomas Horne, Faculty Advisor
For more information, contact:
erin_thomas@ncsu.edu
919.515.6286
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated, informed, energetic and diverse student leaders who are devoted to serving the College, NC State and surrounding community. Student Ambassadors serve as professional liaisons for the College with recruitment, campus events and service.
Advisor: Christin James
For more information, contact:
Contact: cpjames@ncsu.edu
919-515-1062
Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA)
TEECA is the pre-professional organization for technology education majors. TEECA students develop pre-professional leadership skills by serving the organization and community.
Advisor: Nolan E. Fahrer, Faculty Advisor
For more information, contact:
nefahrer@ncsu.edu
919.515.1741