Contents

Art Education Graduate Student Association
Athletic Training Students Association
Educators for Dialogue and Inquiry  (EDI)
Individual, Family & Community Education Graduate Student Association (IFCE-GSA)
Leaders in Education - Educational Leadership GSA
Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology (OLIT) Graduate Student Association
Physical Education Majors Club
Special Education Graduate Student Organization (SEGSO)
Teacher Education Graduate Student Association (TEGSA)
Undergraduate Nutrition Student Organization

Art Education Graduate Student Association

A chapter of the National Art Education Association

Co-Presidents: Santos Contreras & Elizabeth Prusak
Vice President: Mara Pierce
Secretary:  Janda Apodaca
Treasure: Sunday McEwen
Faculty Advisors:  
   (Fall 08) Dr. Laurel Lampela
   (Spring 09) Dr. Linney Wix
Email: santosc@unm.edu
Website: http://www.unm.edu/~arted/studentchapter.html

The purpose of this organization is to support the students, program, and professionalism of art education in the community and at the national level. Membership is also open to undergraduate art education students.
 

Athletic Training Students Association

President: Kurt Beachy, 328-3586 (kbeachy@unm.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Susan McGowen, 925-5560
Mailing Address: SAC Box 30, MSC03-2210

The purpose of this organization is to facilitate learning to further students’ didactic and clinical education in the field of athletic training, to encourage leadership and build character through volunteer projects, and enhance educational and professional opportunities.
 

Educators for Dialogue and Inquiry  (EDI)

President: Lisa Tsuchiya
Vice President: Frank R. Tellez
Secretary: J. Rocky Romero
Treasurer: Karol Ibarra Zetter
Travel Grant Chair: Vangee Nez
Communications Chair: George Williams
Mailing Address: SAC Box 118, MSC03-2210
Email: llssgrad@unm.edu
EDI Website

To promote intellectual and professional activities, which foster student development, support, community service, advocacy, and to voice interdisciplinary views within the College of Education.  Furthermore, to provide graduate students leadership opportunities in academic pursuits, which include forums, conferences, and seminars, as well as within the administrative process, which includes faculty meetings, division meetings, program planning and procedures, dissertation programs, and faculty hiring.  In all of the above, the intention is to reflect the diversity of the campus.
 

Individual, Family & Community Education Graduate Student Association (IFCE-GSA)

President: Michael Verrilli
Vice President: Daniele Miesem
Secretary: Clifford Lucero
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Deborah Rifenbary
Mailing address: SAC Box 11, MSC03-2210
Phone: 750-1743
Website: https://unm-sgms.symplicity.com/index.php?s=publicgroups
Email: mverrill@unm.edu

The purpose of this organization is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, educational interests, awareness and excellence in education, to provide a voice in departmental decision-making, to provide a body to hear student concerns, and to represent the department at the Graduate Professional Student Association.
 

Leaders in Education - Educational Leadership GSA

President/Treasurer: Mark Emmons, 277-6674 (emmons@unm.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Vita Saavedra, 277-2966
Mailing Address: ELOL, Manzanita Hall 119, MSC05-3040

The purpose of this organization is to provide support and enhance the educational experience for graduate students in the Educational Leadership Program.
 

Organizational Learning & Instructional Technology (OLIT) Graduate Student Association

President: Mark Smith, 277-1497 (mjsmith@unm.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mark Salisbury, 277-9678 (salisbu@unm.edu)
Mailing Address: SAC Box 151, MSC03-2210

The purpose of this organization is to provide professional, social, and financial support for all OLIT graduate students.
 

Physical Education Majors Club

President: Jesse Barela (jbarela2@unm.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gloria Napper-Owen, 277-8180
Mailing address: SAC Box 199, MSC03-2210
Website: www.unm.edu/~pemajors

The purpose of this undergraduate organization is professional development of future physical education professionals.
 

Special Education Graduate Student Organization SEGSO)

President: George Williams (geowilljr@yahoo.com)
Faculty Advisor: Nitasha Clark (clarknm@unm.edu)
Mailing address: Educational Specialties MSC05-3040
Email: segso@unm.edu

SEGSO is a student-run organization dedicated to the promotion of professional integrity and commitment to improving the quality of life of persons who have disabilities.  The goals of SEGSO include both professional development of the members and service to the University and community. Activities include research presentations on topics relevant to special education, funding for conference travel, and student/faculty social events.
 

Teacher Education Graduate Student Association (TEGSA)

President 2007-2008: Jack L Christy, 264-5037 (jaxon-c@comcast.net)
Vice-President 2007-2008: Clayton Beverly, 331-6132 (clay@riseup.net)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Diane Torres-Velasquez, 277-9098, Hokona 282 (vlasquez@unm.edu)
Mailing Address: SAC Box 94, MSC03-2210, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM  87131-0001

TEGSA is an organization for students created by students. We have student officers and determine our activities for the school year. Our main purpose is to promote active participation of Teacher Education Graduate Students in the life of the College of Education and in Teacher Education. We have a faculty advisor and active faculty involvement. All students enrolled in graduate classes qualify as members of TEGSA. In fact, part of your graduate student fees come back to this organization for our student activities. TEGSA's first year as an organization was 2007-2008. Our officers developed the following list of goals for TEGSA. The three primary goals for our first year included:

• New student orientation: TEGSA held the first New Student Orientation for students in January 2008. We wanted to provide new students with information about UNM, the College, and Teacher Education. We opened the orientation to all students in the College and invited guest speakers that presented information on the Graduate Student Colloquium, and the resources available at UNM such as Johnson gym, and childcare, etc.. Speakers also provided information on available funding opportunities outside of the college. A student orientation will be provided before the beginning of each semester.
• Social networking: One of the main goals of TEGSA is to give students the opportunity to meet each other and develop social networks outside of classes. We believe this type of support is essential for graduate students who are developing their academic and professional skills.
• Supporting academic and professional development of students: TEGSA provided funds for students to join professional organizations, and will be providing funds for students who attended conferences. Funds are available for small research support and for equipment for student use in the department.
   

Undergraduate Nutrition Student Organization

President: Candice Candelaria (candicec@unm.edu)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jean Cerami, 277-0937
Mailing Address: SAC Box 148, MSC03-2210
Office: SUB Room 1025
Email: nutrclub@unm.edu
Website: nutrition.unm.edu/nutritionclub.html

The purpose of this organization is to provide an opportunity for Nutrition/Dietetics students to become familiar with their future profession through the university educational setting and the professional community setting.