Student Organizations
In the School of Education, there are three organizations for students to actively participate in at the graduate level:
Graduate Education Association
The Graduate Education Association disseminates information regarding different programs in the School of Education and in other units of the College; promotes better communication among graduate students, faculty, and administration of the School of Education; represents the graduate students of the School of Education at official functions and on committees of The College of William and Mary; assists graduate students with such matters as the provision of a limited number of mini-grants which provide reimbursements to cover transportation, lodging, and conference registration fees; provides for an exchange of ideas among scholars of various fields; promotes social activities for its members; and adjudicates student honor code infractions. All graduate students in the School of Education who have been admitted to a program and/or are enrolled in one or more classes are members.
The GEA has begun planning events for next year. If you have ideas for a GEA event or have other ideas that would improve the GEA please let us know by e-mailing us at [[gradea]].
Kappa Delta Pi - Alpha Xi Chapter
Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, was first organized in 1911, and the Alpha Xi Chapter at The College of William and Mary was chartered in 1927. The purpose of Kappa Delta Pi is to encourage high professional intellectual and personal standards and to recognize graduates of the College for their outstanding contributions to education. To this end, the organization invites to membership persons who exhibit commendable personal qualities, worthy educational ideals, and sound scholarship. The organization endeavors to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members and to quicken professional growth by honoring achievement in educational work.
Students interested in membership must meet eligibility requirements and submit an application for membership. Applications are available in the spring. For more information, please contact Dr. Kelly Whalon (221-2063) or Dr. Carlane Pittman (221-2296.)
Chi Sigma Iota - Omega Mu Chapter
Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society for professional counseling. Established in 1985, Chi Sigma Iota was created to promote and recognize outstanding academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling. Counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and professional counselors alike who are committed to research and service can unite through Chi Sigma Iota.
