Academic Support Program Inspiring Renaissance Educators (ASPIRE)

Open to all teacher education majors, ASPIRE promotes the recruitment, retention and successful graduation of minorities in teaching at the elementary and secondary levels. The activities of the organization encourage the professional development of pre-service teachers through the forging of relationships with professionals in the broader educational community. Contact Barb VanDornick, 831-3000, bvandorn@udel.edu.

CHEP Ambassadors

CHEP Ambassadors support the efforts and commitment of the college through recruitment, outreach, and service including university open houses, college receptions, college committees, and alumni events. CHEP Ambassadors must be a declared major in the college and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA to apply. Applicants must possess solid communication skills, be friendly, enthusiastic, dependable and outgoing, and enjoy meeting new people. Contact Kim Yackoski, 105 Pearson Hall, 831-2301, yackoski@udel.edu.

The Council on Human Services

Open to all interested students. The purpose of the Council of Human Services is to provide a support system for Human Services majors, Family and Community Services majors, graduate students in Applied Family Studies and other UD undergraduate and graduate students desiring a career in human services. Contact Dr. Donald Unger, 111 Alison Hall West, 831-2969, unger@udel.edu.

Fashion Merchandising Club

Open to anyone interested in fashion, with preference to majors, this club increases student knowledge regarding careers and promotes networking within the fashion industry. Contact Professor Karen Schaeffer, 215 Alison Hall West, 831-8543, kschaef@udel.edu.

Kappa Delta Pi

Those elected to membership are teacher education majors (from all teaching fields) who exhibit the ideals of scholarship, high personal standards, and promise in teaching and allied professions. Students are invited who have attained at least second semester sophomore status and a 3.25 or better GPA. The completion of at least 20 hours of community service is required. To promote excellence in and recognize outstanding contributions to education, Kappa Delta Pi endeavors to maintain a high degree of professional fellowship among its members, to quicken professional growth, and honor achievement in educational work. Contact Dr. Brad Glass, 132C Willard Hall, 831-1653, bjglass@udel.edu.

Kappa Omicron Nu- Alpha Upsilon Chapter

Open to juniors and seniors with at least 45 UD credit hours and minimum 3.3 GPA; graduate students with at least 12 UD credit hours and 3.5 GPA. Promotes scholarship, leadership and service in fields within Fashion and Apparel Studies; Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management; Individual and Family Studies; Leadership; Nutrition and Dietetics and CHEP. Contact CHEP-OSSS, 105 Pearson Hall, 831-2301.

The LEAD Council

The Lead Council's goal is to help students develop and exercise their leadership capabilities. This is done through networking/meeting with other students and faculty, connecting with established leaders in the public and private sectors, engaging in volunteer programs such as the Jefferson Awards Youth Initiative, and participating in fun activities. Lead Council members are given the opportunity to improve their leadership skills while helping the community around them. Lead Council also strives to provide students with experiences that will help them explore future career paths. Open to all students, university wide (especially for leadership, communication, psychology and business majors.) Contact Dr. Tony Middlebrooks, 188A Graham Hall, 831-8548, tmiddleb@udel.edu.

Student Association for the Education of Young Children (SAEYC)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

SAEYC and NAEYC provide information for students interested in the needs of young children and provides opportunities for students to plan and implement events and activities with a focus on advocating for all children. Membership is open to anyone interested in young children. Contact 111 Alison Hall West, 831-2969.

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

SCEC provides students from all majors with the opportunity to plan and deliver activities for students with disabilities, and to have membership in a professional organization that is committed to improving educational outcomes for students with exceptionalities. Contact Dr. Gary Allison, 017 Willard Hall, 831-4217, gsa@udel.edu.

Synergy

Open to all majors, Synergy provides extra-curricular activities that promote the talents of those interested in fashion design. Contact Dr. Belinda Orzada, 303 Alison Hall West, 831-8709, orzada@udel.edu.

UDress

UDress is a multidisciplinary Fashion-based club with members whose majors are Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design, English, Journalism, Art, Business, and Communications. The club publishes the UDress Magazine and offers students opportunities in fashion reporting, photography, and magazine layout and publication. Contact Dr. Delia Lopez-Gydosh, 302 Alison Hall West, 831-6593, dlopezgy@udel.edu.