Student Organizations

• Nomination should include a narrative that addresses the criteria and provides clear and specific evidence that the person nominated has demonstrated the characteristics of an exceptional mentor. At least one specific example of the mentoring should be cited. • Nominations reviewed by Awards Committee.

Teachers of Tomorrow

As early as freshman year, students pursuing licensure in teacher education may wish to join the Teachers of Tomorrow. Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) was started by High Point University students and is fully chartered by the Student Government Association. The organization is home to those interested in education as well as majors from all areas. TOT allows future educators an opportunity to fellowship at meetings about classes and fieldwork, as well as an opportunity to gain insight about the future career in teaching. TOT has worked in the past with tutoring at local schools, helped with Halloween and Easter carnivals for elementary students, and produced treats for teachers and students at nearby schools. During each meeting once a month, new business about upcoming service is discussed and members complete an activity related to education. TOT also brings guest speakers to talk to students about the fascinating career of Education. Teachers of Tomorrow is a fun way to meet other Education majors and share experiences. For more information on the Teachers of Tomorrow, visit the School of Education website (http://education.highpoint.edu) and click on the link ADDITIONAL RESOURCES—STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. Faculty Advisor: Ms. Rosie Tarara

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Students who have an interest or are majoring or minoring in Special Education may want to consider becoming members of the Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children. The CEC is the largest international, non-profit organization that provides support and information for children with disabilities, their families, and those who work with these children. The Student Chapter of CEC is open to all majors on campus. For more information on the CEC, visit the School of Education website (http://education.highpoint.edu) and click on the link ADDITIONAL RESOURCES—STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Heidi Summey

North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE)

The NCAEE was founded in the fall of 2005 and is the only professional organization in North Carolina to advocate and serve elementary educators and elementary children. This student organization meets monthly. For more information on the NCAEE, visit the School of Education website (http://education.highpoint.edu) and click on the link ADDITIONAL RESOURCES— STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS to learn more about the organization and possibilities for leadership roles. Faculty Advisor: TBD

Kappa Delta Pi

The High Point University chapter, Kappa Mu, of Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education was established in 1965. Undergraduates with an academic record of achieving at least a 3.2 GPA are invited to apply for membership. The application includes not only the academic record but also the commitment to a career in teaching and involvement in campus activities. The chapter recognizes the mission of KDP is to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service. The chapter promotes the vision of helping committed educators to become leaders in improving education for global leadership. A major project of the chapter is a Literacy Alive event each year. In the past, a collection of photographs were taken by members, printed and placed in notebooks for teachers to use as writing prompts for their students. Books have been collected and given to children who do not have access to books at home. Other activities have included Dorm Storming for the Box Tops for Education labels, joint movies/collecting school supplies with TOT [Teachers of Tomorrow] and NCAEE NC Association of Elementary Educators. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Leslie Cavendish