E. D. U. C. A. T. E.
E:  Educate First  D: Driving toward  Success  U: Utilizing many Perspectives  C: Collaborating for Excellence  A: Assuming Leadership Roles  T: Teaching Effectively  E: Exemplifying Diversity  ( A Community of Learners)  An Organization for Minority Pre-Service Educators
The purpose of this organization is to foster personal and professional leadership growth among minority pre-service educators; to provide opportunities to explore many aspects of the multicultural experience as part of a community of learners; and to enhance academic support of its members through advocacy and resources.

Roxene Barrett, Advisor
Speight 204 - 328-2398
Kyle Johnson, President
e-mail - KDJ0811@ecu.edu

STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (SCEC)
Lora Lee Smith Canter, Advisor
328-5589 - smithcanterl@ecu.edu -   
Amy Holman, President
328-6828

ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (AEA)
The Adult Education Association is a professional organization for students, alumni, faculty, and friends of ECU's Adult Education graduate program.  AEA promotes the preparation of adult and higher education practitioners who are knowledgeable, proficient, and reflective in their practice and who serve as advocates for lifelong learning.  Members of the Association participate in regular meetings featuring professional speakers, workshops, and continuing professional education of interest to education professionals and contribute to community service activities beneficial to eastern North Carolina and beyond.

Vivian W. Mott, Advisor
Ragsdale 213
328-6177 - mottv@ecu.edu
Bess Patton, President
blp1017@ecu.edu

COUNSELOR EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (CEA)
The Counselor Education Association is an organization of graduate students from the counselor education program.  Its purpose is to promote the counseling profession and encourage student involvement in state and national counseling associations.  The CEA organizes meetings throughout the year to inform students of professional issues and other topics of interest.  The association also seeks funding to support student registration and participation at state counseling conferences.  Officers of the CEA are elected by the student membership and a faculty member advise the association.

Dr. Joseph Ciechalski, Advisor
Ragsdale 213
328-4218 - ciechalski@ecu.edu
Jennifer Crawford, President
328-6856

KAPPA DELTA PI, INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY IN EDUCATION

CLMLA (COLLEGIATE MIDDLE LEVEL ASSOCIATION -MIDDLE GRADES CLUB)
A professional education organization for college students preparing to become middle level teachers. An affiliate of National Middle School Association.
ECU's CLMLA Website
Johna Faulconer, Advisor
faulconerj@ecu.edu- 328-5570
John Fennimore, President
jkf0425d1@ecu.edu

ECU CHAPTER (GAMMA) OF NC COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS
The Gamma Chapter of the NC Council of Teachers of Mathematics promotes the teaching and learning of mathematics at all grade levels.  The organization meets approximately five times per semester.  Meetings include presentations about the teaching of mathematics by ECU students or faculty and by visitors.  Membership is open to any ECU student who has an interest in the teaching of mathematics.  Membership is by semester and is free.

Rose Sinicrope, Advisor
sinicroper@ecu.edu
John Seizer, President
jse0121@ecu.edu

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CLUB
Open to all intended and declared elementary education majors. The club meets, on the average, twice a month and features interesting programs and speakers designed to inform, entertain, and inspire Elementary students. Refreshments, door prizes, newsletters, handouts, and opportunities to earn Special Service Awards are regularly included. The Elementary Education Club bulletin board is across from the Advising Center (203 Speight).

Dawn Shelton, Advisor
sheltond@ecu.edu - 328-0067
Jordan Phillips
jlp0422d1@ecu.edu

SNCAE- Student  North Carolina Association of Educators
Open to all Elementary students from freshman through senior years. This club provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn from interesting programs and to meet other students in their major and in teacher education, as well as enjoy refreshments, win door prizes, and participate in professional activities off campus! Meeting times and places are posted throughout the Speight Building.

Tarrick C. Cox, Advisor
coxta@ecu.edu
328-1518
Jessica Brown, President
Jmb0515@ecu.edu

Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Delta Kappa is an international association for professional educators. The organization's mission is to promote quality education as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life by providing innovative programs, relevant research, visionary leadership, and dedicated service.

ECU's Phi Delta Kappa Website
Dr. Sue Steinweg, Advisor
steinwegs@ecu.edu
328-6499