Many of your learning experiences happen outside the classroom through involvement in student government, clubs and volunteer experiences. These experiences can also add to your professional development (your future teaching career).

Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society of, about, and for educators. Invitation to membership is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession. Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate, and Graduate students with cumulative grade point averages of 3.5, 3.75 and 3.85 respectively, are invited to join. Monthly speakers and chapter service projects foster professional development among members.

SMEA
Student Michigan Education Association

FRIENDSHOP
Are you interested in working with kids? Friendshop is an after-school enrichment program at local elementary schools run entirely by MSU students. Contact: friends@msu.edu

Student Council For Exceptional Children
This group is a student chapter of the National Council for Exceptional Children. The group promotes awareness of exceptional children through discussion and service. For more information contact the faculty advisor of SCEC, Edna Felmlee (felmleee@msu.edu).

TEAM
Tomorrow's Educators for the Advancement of Multicultural Students. This student organization is an opportunity for those interested in teaching to promote diversity, both within and outside the classroom, through academic and civic engagement. Contact: TEAM President: Cierra Presberry (presber2@msu.edu) or Sonya Gunnings-Moton (gunnings@msu.edu)

Service Learning Center
This office on campus, located in the Student Services Building, has lists of volunteer opportunities appropriate for education majors. Volunteer placements are in classrooms with youth groups and with tutoring programs. This is a great way to get experience with learners!

Read to Succeed/MSU Student Literacy Corps:
Contact: Jerry King
420-1849 or
Visit 116U Erickson Hall  
Tutor at-risk children in reading through the Read to Succeed program  -- Only 2 hours per week. Credit options for students are available.

East Lansing Public Schools
333-7335
Tutoring grades 9-12

Lansing Public Schools
319-5437
Tutoring K-12
After School volunteers K-12

The Specialization in Health Promotion
This specialization is designed to assist students in understanding health issues that will serve as a basis for personal and professional growth and positive lifestyle changes. For more information see Jo Hartwell in 134 Erickson Hall.

The Specialization in Coaching 
This specialization is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills, and experiences that will enable them to coach effectively and safely in school, community-youth, and adult sports programs. For more information see Jo Hartwell in 134 Erickson Hall.