Purpose

1. The purposes of this Association shall be:

(a) to enhance and assist the MSU College of Education, (b) to serve the Association members and (c) to enhance awareness of the association by MSU graduates and the general population.

2. Assist the MSU College of Education:

a) Select a delegate and alternative to serve on the College Council; b) Serve in an advisory capacity to the dean in matters pertaining to curricula and program planning of the College; c) Upon request of the dean, recommendations for and be involved with the College of Education administrative staff selection; d) Promote campus and regional programs of the College of Education; e.) Promote attendance at MSU College of Education by high school students of high scholastic standing; f) Promote identification and recruitment of outstanding candidates for admission to graduate programs in the College of Education.

3. Serve the Association members:

a) Regularly assess membership interests/needs; b) Regularly sponsor programs for member needs; c) In conjunction with MSU, co-sponsor courses, workshops, and social activities for Association members.

4. Enhance awareness of the Association:

a) Promote activities of the Association to students, alumni and friends of the College; b) Distribute the newsletter of the Association to members of the Association, schools in Michigan, donors and other appropriate audiences; c) Distribute gifts from the Association to graduates at commencement ceremonies; d) Provide scholarships and awards from the Association with appropriate recognition to the Association; e) Actively participate in MSU Alumni Association, College, and University functions as representatives of the Association; f) Promote visibility items with the logo and name of the Association.

5. The major goals of the Association will be...

to increase membership in the Association, improve the character and quality of services of the Association, strengthen the relationship with the College of Education, and promote the reputation of the College of Education.