Program and Career Highlights

Future Educators Association

The Future Educators Association (FEA), a member of the PDK International family of associations, is an international student organization dedicated to supporting young people interested in education-related careers. Founded in 1937, FEA has helped thousands of students develop the skills and strong leadership traits that are found in high-quality educators over the past 75 years.

By staying true to its mission while incorporating the latest in technology and education research, FEA continues to help:

Attract exemplary future educators and begin averting teacher shortages at a local level, particularly within the areas of math, science, and special education
Encourage students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to enter the education profession
Elevate the image of teaching and promote it as a challenging and rewarding career

FEA is significantly contributing to the development of the next generation of great educators, and you can be a part of it.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Future Educators Association, Chicago State University (CSU) Chapter, is to foster the development of the most highly qualified and accomplished educators for today’s learners.

The organization will do this by supporting, challenging, and encouraging each and every one who demonstrates an expressed interest in the education profession. The organization will also strive to represent the broad interest of educational practitioners and will reach beyond the borders of its membership into the CSU faculty, staff, alumni, and community to support the mission.

Membership Benefits

Leadership Skills Development, Training, Speakers, Committee Positions Develop High School Chapters
Networking Opportunities: Community Service, Volunteering, Access Employment Opportunities
Financial Opportunities: Scholarships, Stipends, Information on Financial Aid
Organizational Leadership Opportunities: CSU-FEA Executive Board and Committee Positions
Go Teach, the official FEA magazine published 4 times per year
The FEA national conference, where you can participate in competitions and win scholarships
Prospective Educator Scholarships, sponsored by PDK International
The FEA Honor Society, which is an opportunity to be recognized for your academic achievements
Eligibility to run for a position as an FEA national student officer

Physical Education and Recreation Club (PERC)

Our mission as an organization is to:

perform service to the community on and off campus
perform service to professional organizations such as IAPHERD, AAPHERD, IPRA, NRPA, NCTRC, and NIRSA
contribute to and foster professional interaction and growth among the membership
serve as a social organization for Physical Education, Health & Wellness, Sports Management and Parks & Recreation majors.

Professional Development Opportunities

We promote and strongly encourage our members to meet practitioners and enhance their network through volunteer opportunities that we provide and attending professional conferences as well. We also encourage our members to become involved in professional organizations.

Social Gatherings

Our members establish team building by hosting events and collaborating with other organizations. We collaborate on hosting special events and activities in partnership with the Department of Student Affairs.

Contact Information

If you are interested in joining PERC, please contact:

Dr. June Price-Shingles
Email: jprice24@csu.edu

Dr. Sarah Buck
Email: sbuck@csu.edu

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