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Student Organizations in Child Development and Family Relations |
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CDFR student organizations provide support for professional development of students, including guest speakers, scholarships, research, conferences, and community services. Activities of the organizations are also intended to provide opportunities for social networking and developing peer support among students who are majoring in the field. If you are interested in joining, please complete our application and forward to faculty advisor.
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East Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (ECAFCS) |
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ECAFCS is a student affiliate organization of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). To qualify for student membership, you must be enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences Education or a related program.
AAFCS is the only national organization representing family and consumer sciences professionals across practice areas and content specializations. Our members provide guidance and practical knowledge about the things of everyday life, including human growth and development, personal behavior, housing and environment, food and nutrition, apparel and textiles, and resource management, so that students and consumers can make sound decisions and enjoy a healthy, productive and more fulfilling life. For more information contact Dr. Barbara Woods at woodsb@ecu.edu. |
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Child Life Student Association |
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The ECU chapter brings together both undergraduate and graduate students who major or specialize on child life professions. Students participate in professional development through interacting with guest speakers, visiting selected hospital child life programs, volunteering in healthcare settings, and providing community outreach activities such as educating high school students about the child life profession.
If you are interested in joining the Child Life Organization, please take time to complete the application and forward to Dr. Desai at desaip@ecu.edu |
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ECU Chapter of the Council on Family Relations |
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East Carolina University-Council on Family Relations is a student affiliate organization of the National Council on Family Relations. Students meet at regularly scheduled intervals throughout the academic year. Any student interested is welcome to join the ECU-CFR regardless of major.
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being. Student memberships in NCFR are open to full-time students. More information about NCFR can be found at www.ncfr.com/about_us/index.asp or applications can be obtained in the department office. Contact Atty.Elizabeth Carroll at carrolle@ecu.edu. |
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ECU Early Childhood Student Organization |
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If you are interested in working with young children in an educational or child care setting or would like to learn more about how to advocate for young children and their families, ECU-ECSO is the organization for you! Complete the membership application and send to Ms. Barbara Brehm at brehmb@ecu.edu. |
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CDFR Graduate Student Association |
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CDFR Graduate Student Association provides a forum for students from all graduate programs to share experiences and to participate in state and national professional meetings and conferences. As a graduate student in the CDFR department, you will automatically become a member of the association by paying the annual $20.00 membership dues.
What are the benefits of being a member?
• Opportunities to interact with other graduate students
• Financial assistance toward state and national conferences
• Participation in research and service activities
• Becoming a leader in CDFR
• Participating in the annual spring research forum
For more information please contact Dr. Carmel White at whitec@ecu.edu |
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Please feel free to contact us at:
CDFR@ecu.edu or 252-328-6908. |
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