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College of Education Student OrganizationsThe Auburn University Collegiate Chapterof Music Educators National Conferenceis the collegiate division of the nationalprofessional organization for music educators.The purpose of the organizationis to provide professional developmentfor future music educators. Any musiceducation major may join.President: Ashley Irvin, senior,instrumental music, Auburn, Ala.Adviser: Dr. Jane Keuhne,assistant professorThe Auburn Mathematics EducationSociety offers professional developmentto students interested in math educationand providing services to the local mathematicscommunity. AMES meetings areheld monthly.President: Brad Bearden, senior,mathematics education,Five Points, Ala.Sponsors: Dr. Marilyn Strutchens,associate professor; Dr. Gary Martin,professorThe Auburn Student Rehabilitation Associationis open to both undergraduateand graduate students who have an interestin the field of rehabilitation. Theorganization is committed to enhancingthe lives of persons with disabilitiesthrough its members’ service in the localcommunity. Its purpose is to enrichstudents through service, learning andinvolvement in the lives of persons withdisabilities, while developing camaraderieamong students involved in the rehabilitationprogram.Adviser: Dr. Rebecca Curtis,assistant professorBest Buddies is an international organizationthat promotes opportunities forcollege students and persons with mentalretardation to become friends. It wasfounded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver.Best Buddies has grown from one chapteron one college campus to a vibrant,international organization involving50,000 participants. Auburn’s chapterhas been recognized by the national officefor the quality of its program.Director: Anne Hopton-Jones,senior, communications(Liberal Arts), Vestavia Hills, Ala.Adviser: Dr. Caroline Dunn,associate professorThe Health and Human PerformanceGraduate Student Council was createdin 2006 as a council that would strive tofulfill the needs of graduate students inthe Department of Health and HumanPerformance. It provides a collectivevoice for its members, acting as officialgraduate student representation in departmentalaffairs.Officers: Loraine Parish, doctoralcandidate, motor behavior, Auburn,Ala.; James Harris, doctoralcandidate, exercise science,Auburn, Ala.; and Jeanine Wert,doctoral candidate, physicaleducation, Opelika, Ala.Adviser: Dr. Mary Rudisill,Wayne T. Smith distinguishedprofessor and actingdepartment headThe Health and Human Performance StudentAlliance’s mission is to enhance theprofessional development of all studentsinterested in careers in health, fitnessand exercise science. HHPSA introducesstudents to leaders in the health/fitness,exercise science and physical educationfields. Its students promote health andphysical fitness throughout the universityand surrounding communities throughservice activities.Adviser: Dr. Peter Grandjean,associate professorIota Delta Sigma is the Auburn chapterof Chi Sigma Iota, the internationalcounseling honorary society. CSI recognizesexcellence in academics, scholarship,professional service and advocacy.Student members must maintain a minimum3.5 grade point average and demonstratequalifications related to professionalservice.President: David Brown,doctoral candidate, counseloreducation-supervision, Auburn, Ala.Sponsor: Dr. Jamie Carney, professorKappa Delta Pi is an international honorsociety that recognizes exemplaryscholarship in the area of education.AU students with a grade point averageof 3.5 or better grade point averageare eligible and invited to jointhe university’s Alpha Phi Chapter ofKDP, which was chartered in 1927.Co-presidents: Alicia Quimby, senior,mathematics education, Malvern,Pa.; Melanie Tew, senior, earlychildhood education, Mobile Ala.Co-sponsors: Dr. Edna Brabham,associate professor; Dr. JadaKohlmeier, assistant professorPhi Beta Lambda is designed for studentspursuing careers in business or businesseducation. Other students with a stronginterest in business may find this organizationuseful to their career goals. ThePBL mission is to bring business andeducation together in a positive workingrelationship through innovative leadershipand career development programs.The goals of PBL include promotingbusiness leadership, understanding ofthe American business enterprise system,and the role and function of Americanbusinesses in international settings.President: Scott Blair, educationalspecialist candidate, business andmarketing education,Hueytown, Ala.Advisers: Dr. Leane Skinner,assistant professor; Dr. BonnieWhite, Humana-Germany-Shermandistinguished professorThe Student Council for Exceptional Childrenis a service organization for specialeducation majors, but is open to anyonewho enjoys working with children.SCEC is a student organization of theCouncil for Exceptional Children. Theorganization’s community service philanthropyproject is “Friends for Life,” anondenominational, nonprofit group offeringsupport and information to familiesof children with disabilities. SCECmeets monthly.President: Caroline Dennis, master’scandidate, early childhood specialeducation, Franklin, Tenn.Sponsor: Dr. AmySue Reilly,associate professorEditor’s note: The College of EducationStudent Council and Student Ambassadors,two other student organizationswithin the college, are featured elsewherein the Keystone.18 Building A Better Future for All education.auburn.edu