College of Education - You Belong
YOU BELONG - Alums Encouraged to Join UCA's C of Ed Alumni Association
The UCA Alumni Assn was established in 1911 and will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2011. Membership in the Alumni Association is open to all UCA graduates and former students as well as individuals who wish to join as a "friend" of the Alumni Association. Annual dues are $10 for new graduates (individuals who graduated within the last 12 months); $35 for individual; and $50 for couples. Life memberships are available for $500 per person. Members may choose to be affiliated with a specific alumni chapter, such as College of Education Alumni Chapter, and a portion of their individual dues will be distributed to that chapter. For more information about the UCA Alumni Association and the benefits, services and programs available to our alumni, please visit www.uca.edu/alumni/.
The UCA College of Education Alumni Chapter was founded in 2004. The purpose of the chapter is to promote the welfare of alumni and friends of the UCA College of Education and to perpetuate and broaden the ties between the university and its constituency members. Bi-annual meetings of the chapter coincide with Homecoming and Spring Commencement. Membership is open to all former students, graduates, and current/retired faculty members of the UCA College of Education and to all former students and graduates in education related fields from ASTC or SCA. To join the College of Education Alumni Chapter visit www.uca.edu/alumnimembership (in comments section put COE Alumni Chapter) or by calling 501-450-3130.
YOU BELONG - Students Encouraged to Join Teachers United
Teachers United is a student organization open to UCA students interested in education as a profession. Meetings are held during X-period in Mashburn Hall on the second Thursday of each month during the fall and spring terms. With members and officers representing each of the College of Education's undergraduate programs, Teachers United meetings provide a chance for students to plan and implement service projects to benefit schools and students, socialize with one another, and listen to guest speakers--teachers, principals, and other local leaders in the field of education. Dues are currently $5.00 per semester. Contact Dr. Barbara Wilmes or Mr. Steve Ward for more information.
YOU BELONG - Students Invited to Apply to Association of Future Alumni
The mission of the Association of Future Alumni (AFA) is a high profile, high-energy student organization that serves as the official host for alumni related student events. The purpose of the Association of Future Alumni:
- To serve as Ambassadors for the students on behalf of the UCA Alumni Association
- To serve as student representatives for the UCA Alumni Association.
- To serve as official host at selected university and alumni-related student events.
- To sponsor activities to increase student awareness of the UCA Alumni Association.
- To instill the spirit of tradition, volunteerism, & philanthropy among students and future alumni..
To join AFA applications are available in February of each year. You can download an application from the UCA website or pick one up at the Student Center Information desk. Requirements to join AFA:
- Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
- Must be a Sophomore classification, which requires completion of 30 credit hours.
- Must be in good standing with the University.