University of Cincinnati - College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH)
CECH Organizations





CECH Tribunal

Are you looking for an organization in which you …

  • Meet students and CECH faculty
  • Build your resume
  • Earn community service hours
  • Make changes in your college
  • Become involved in student government
  • Stay informed about your college
  • Become informed about university activities
  • Eat free food

Then the CECH Tribunal is for you!

Tribunal strives to help students become an integral part of the college community and assists and empowers students to have a voice within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. The CECH Tribunal connects students with opportunities to make a difference on the UC Campus and within the Cincinnati community.

We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm IN Annie Laws, room 6154, in Edwards One.

Join us, or contact the President by email at: CECHTribunal@uc.edu

CECH Tribunal Executive Board:
President: Matthew Barrick
Vice President: Pat Moran
Secretary: Brittany Lesho
Treasurer: Tarek Ibrahim
Senator: Kelsey Lenert
Senator: Larry Hodge
Senator: Ashley Hunter

CECH Tribunal, a voice for students and a place for community.


Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador Program represents CECH at UC by assisting with the recruitment and retention of students in the College. CECH Student Ambassadors help to represent the student perspective of university life to prospective and new students. Ambassadors also represent the College at numerous collegiate functions and professional and promotional events. Being selected as a CECH Student Ambassador is an honor that reflects your academic rigor and your commitment to the career paths in the program you are studying.

If you would like more information or would like an application, please contact:

Trent Sulek, President, at sulektl@email.uc.edu
Lacey Wiselogel, Co-Recruitment Chairman, at wiseloll@email.uc.edu or
Mark Zimmerly, Co-Recruitment Chairman, at mark.zimmerly@uc.edu


Future Educators Association (FEA)

UC’s FEA chapter is dedicated to fostering the love of teaching, examining the reality of teaching, and promoting the rewards of teaching. FEA is open to all university students; however, the chapter’s main focus is to offer a path for teacher education students to stay connected to CECH and their future profession. Members will also have the opportunity to work with children and young adults in local schools and FEA chapters.

If this sounds like an organization for you, please contact:

Lauren Eggert, Membership Chair, at eggertla@email.uc.edu


Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

SCEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and gifted children, as well as those typically developing. If you are committed to children, focused on becoming the best educator, and want to meet new people, then SCEC is for you! Membership dues permit you to receive professional development opportunities, journals and newsletters with new research and classroom practices, and the opportunity to attend conventions and conferences.

Please contact:

Sarah Schmolinsky, Co-President, at schmolse@email.uc.edu or
Christy Jaspers, Co-President, at jaspercy@email.uc.edu.


Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

Kappa Delta Pi is a prestigious international Honor Society that recognizes scholarship and excellence in the field of education. Members must have a college GPA of at least 3.0 for undergraduate students or 3.25 for graduate students. KDP members work on several volunteer activities that focus on education. Some benefits of being a member of KDP include annual scholarships, professional development, a nationwide job database, and access to the ideas, research, insights, and the expertise of internationally renowned educators.

For more information please contact:

Krista Gorrasi, President, at gorraskm@email.uc.edu or
Kaci Arnett, Vice-President, at arnettkb@email.uc.edu


Criminal Justice Society - www.uc.edu/groups/cjs

The Criminal Justice Society is a student-sponsored organization designed to enhance the educational experience of those interested in criminal justice and criminal behavior. We promote the study of crime and justice and sponsor activities for interested students. Activities include prison tours, speaker events, and an annual career fair.

Cyndi Ritter, Co-President, at rittercm@email.uc.edu or
Tami Fisher, Co-President, at fishertr@email.uc.edu.


REHABCATS

REHABCATS strives to advance the interests of its members by providing a means for education and an exchange of ideas within the profession of athletic training, while enhancing the quality of health care for UC athletes through prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries, and encouraging members to establish good contacts. In addition, the organization participates in various fundraisers and community service activities throughout the city. Overall, REHABCATS works to provide numerous educational and professional opportunities for its members and the University of Cincinnati community.

If you have any questions or would like to become a member, please contact:
David Stover, President, at stoverdm@email.uc.edu


Students for the Education of Young Children (SEYC)

SEYC helps students prepare to enter the teaching profession as early childhood educators. It provides opportunities to network with other professionals and members of the Cincinnati Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) and its state and national affiliated groups. Students provide outreach to centers/schools (preschool through grade 3), participate in service projects, and contribute to CAEYC activities such as Week of the Young Child, annual conference, and community lecture series. Students presented at the 2005 NAEYC conference in Washington, DC. Past members welcome and mentor all new students.

For information, please contact:
Melanie Schibi, President, at schibimj@email.uc.edu


Graduate Education Association (GEA)

The Graduate Education Association (GEA) represents graduate students from all programs in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) at the University of Cincinnati.

The primary goals of GEA are:
  1. Build a community of graduate students in the college;
  2. Give all graduate students a voice in the college;
  3. Provide information to graduate students.

A functional, engaging and responsive community supports its graduate students as they become scholarly and gain understanding of the research community, local and beyond.

Graduate Education Association

For information, visit http://www.uc.edu/gea