The Education Programs sponsor two clubs and two honor societies.
Clubs:
Education Club
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laura Hauerwas
Members aspire to enrich the lives of chldren in the neighboring community through volunteering, tutoring and sharing a love for learning through our active involvement with local schools, community centers, and the PC Education Office. We are dedicated to working to create enriching educational experiences, spreading awareness of humanitarian issues, and aiding in professional development.
Council for Exceptional Children-RI Chapter 22
***This club is pending approval by the Student Activities Board, Spring 2007
This club is a pre-professional club that promotes the understanding of people with disabilities. It is committed to increasing campus awareness. This club has been aproved by the Council for Exceptional Children and is open to all students, including graduate students.
Honor Societies:
Alpha Upsilon Alpha
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marcy Zipke
This is the honor society of the International Reading Association. Students must have taken at least one literacy course, have been recommended by a faculty member, and have achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.25 to be nominated for membership.
Kappa Delta Pi-Sigma Upsilon Chapter
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Laurie Grupp
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society for students in Elementary/Special Education, Music Education, or Secondary Education. Students who have an overall CGPA of 3.25 at the end of sophomore or junior year are invited to join. All members must maintain active status by attending two meetings per semester and completing one service activity.