The purpose of CEC is to instill in its members a dedication to challenged persons through participation in voluntary service programs and to help students develop professional attitudes and good interpersonal relationships. Members work toward providing leadership as future teachers committed to the education and advocacy for children, youth and adults with mental and physical challenges. Members participate in state and national conferences, and organize local activities. The club is affiliated with Pugwash, a national student organization devoted to environmental causes. Activities like recycling, a fundraiser, an earth-awareness concert and field activities are planned.
All interested students are welcome to join.
The Graduate Student Council, established in 1983 and is active in addressing and articulating the concerns of graduate students within the degree programs and related to the graduate education process as a whole. The Council has membership from all the departments of study within the Graduate School. As an advocate of change and an organ for advice on implementation of certain Graduate School policies as they affect students' daily lives. The Council is viewed as a vital asset in maintaining and enhancing quality in graduate education by the Dean and the faculty of the Graduate School. In addition to its role related to the implementation of academic policies in the Graduate School, the Council leads in strengthening the social and academic life of graduate students on campus.