Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association seeks to improve the social and academic lives of graduate students and to represent their interests to faculty and administrators. Membership is open to all School of Education graduate students.

Student North Carolina Association of Educators

The Student North Carolina Association of Educators (SNCAE) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in a career in education. SNCAE is a division of the larger North Carolina Association of Educators, the leading professional organization for educators in North Carolina, and the National Education Association, the largest education association in the United States.

Undergraduate Advisory Council

The Undergraduate Advisory Council (UAC) is made up of a select group of student leaders who are dedicated to serving and representing the UNC School of Education. Members of the council serve as ambassadors for the school as it relates to recruitment, campus programs/events, and community service. This diverse group of student leaders represents and serves as a voice for undergraduate students of all program areas within the School. They play an important role in the School’s decision-making process, engaging with key stakeholders, and offering support to prospective and fellow undergraduate students while creating a more meaningful experience in the School of Education. Student representatives are selected from HDFS, HOLD, UNC-Best, Music Education, Pre-MAT and the Education Minor. For more information, please contact the advisor, Chase Coleman.

Kappa Delta Pi – Pi Theta Chapter

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is an international honor society in education dedicated to fostering excellence, integrity, expertise, diversity, equity, and empathy among educators worldwide. Established to recognize outstanding educators and promote the highest standards in academics, the Pi Theta chapter fosters a culture of scholarship, leadership, and service among its members. Through collaborative initiatives, professional development opportunities, and community engagement, the Pi Theta chapter at UNC-Chapel Hill strives to inspire its members to make a positive impact on society through their dedication to educational excellence and service to others.

Applicants may apply to join Kappa Delta Pi at any time throughout the year and is open to both undergraduates and graduate students. To learn more about applying to Kappa Delta Pi, click here (https://www.kdp.org/membership/join-kdp). For information and questions about the Pi Theta chapter, or to apply, please contact the Chapter Counselor Chase Coleman for additional support.

Carolina Student Council on Family Relations (CSCFR)

CSCFR is a registered student led organization that does community service and fundraising, and plans events for area children, youth, and families. This organization is a student affiliate of the National Council on Family Relations that seeks to engage students in promoting the field of family studies, serving children. and families in the community, and developing their careers in the family and human services field. Participation in CFCSR offers a place to network, participate in governance, and engage in community volunteering. All HDFS majors are encouraged to join. The organization is also open to non-majors. For more information please contact the following people below:

Advisor: Dr. Helyne Frederick
Email: helyne@email.unc.edu

President: Victoria Plyer
Email: vplyler@live.unc.edu