A primary aim of the department is to foster creative leadership among students. It is essential that students take advantage of the many opportunities which exist to work with peers in the area and with colleagues in the field of educational administration.
Such associations provide for the exchange of ideas, the enhancement of professional growth, and in many instances offer the opportunity to gain experience in administrative leadership. Students whose only contacts with the department consist of classroom experiences deny themselves of an essential and rewarding link in their professional education. International students are encouraged to take part in the variety of activities aimed at helping one "feel at home" in addition to the development of professional friendships among faculty and peers.
The Graduate Student Association enables students to participate in university-GSA sponsored special interest clubs and events. The ELP-GSA student body is represented and served by an elected executive committee consisting of a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.
The primary mission of ELP-GSA is to develop a sense of unity among the department's students. Its primary objectives are to provide for:
This group also meets regularly and acts as a liaison with the department representing student concerns and problems. The president of ELP-GSA and four student representatives, elected annually, represent the student body at departmental meetings as fully participating members. The representatives are involved in agenda development, discussion, debate and vote on all except personnel matters. Eligibility to serve as a student representative and as a GSA officer is open to all students. Two-way communication between the student body and the department is maintained by the representatives through the departmental newsletter, memos, posted items and meetings. Notifications of meetings and other important information is posted on the ELP-GSA bulletin board in the purple conversation area near 468 Baldy Hall.
Graduate School of Education Alumni Association (GSEAA) was established during the 1990-91 school year under the direction of a steering committee comprised of local alumni from all graduate programs in ducation. GSEAA aims for a blend of social and professional growth activities to meet the expressed wishes of its diverse membership. Membership in GSEAA provides automatic membership in the UB Alumni Association with its benefits and services. Contact: GSE Dean's Office, 367 Baldy Hall.
The Society of Educational Administrators (SEA), is an organization of educational administration alumni. Its purpose is to:
A directory of alumni is published periodically. Activities and meetings are held on a regular basis. Contact person is Dr. Stephen Jacobson.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with their professional associations and to participate in these as part of their own professional development.
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) is a national association for the dissemination of information to higher education practitioners. The association publishes the Journal of Higher Education. National and regional meetings are held regularly.
American Association of School Administrators (AASA) is a national association that has been in existence under different names for over a century. There is an annual meeting. Full-time student may join at a special rate. This is the primary reference group of school superintendents.
American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) started at UB, is aimed at university administrators in this country. A national conference and regional meetings are held on a regular basis.
American Education Finance Association (AEFA) is a national association whose objective is the study of school finance and fiscal policy. The association publishes the Journal of Educational Finance and sponsors an outstanding dissertation award. The annual conference is held in March each year.
American Educational Research Association (AERA), is a national association that promotes research. There is an annual meeting at which professors and students may present accepted papers. Full-time graduate students may join at a special rate. AERA publishes a number of highly regarded scholarly journals including the Educational Researcher, The Journal of Educational Research, and The Review of Educational Research. Membership includes subscription to three journals. The Association has a number of special interest divisions. Contact is William J. Russell, Exec. Officer, 1230 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-223-9485 or any ELP faculty member.
American Educational Studies Association (AESA) was constituted to promote the academic study of education processes, and the improvement of teaching and research in areas related to educational studies. The journal Educational Studies is published by this association. A meeting of general members is held annually. Membership details and other information may be obtained from Lois Weis.
Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) promotes the study of policy and practice for school business officials. There are three levels of membership: international, state and local. The association publishes the journal School Business Officials. Apart from local monthly meetings, an annual international conference is held in late October. An annual state conference and an annual summer workshop are also held.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), focuses on the supervisory or administrative roles of educators, as well as curriculum development and the evaluation of learning materials. It holds a national conference in the spring. Contact Katherine Koenig, Research Asst., 125 North West St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, 703-549-9110.
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) is an association that is intended for faculty members and students of higher education. It holds several public meetings, and there is also a journal. A national conference is held yearly. Contact any of the higher education faculty.
American Vocational Association (AVA) is a professional organization for vocational educators. The association publishes Vocational Education, as well as a number of other publications. It holds lobbying conferences, a national conference and state association meetings are held regularly.
The Collegiate Association for the Development of Educational Administration in New York State (CADEA) consists of colleges and universities in New York State offering administrator preparation programs. UB is one of the charter member institutions. Its major purposes are: to improve the backing of school administrators and programs of development of school administrators in New York State, and to encourage research on problems of school administration.
Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) through its national and international meetings, serves as a forum for the scholarly and professional interests of educators, social and behavioral scientists, administrators and policymakers. CIES publishes a quarterly newsletter in addition to the journal, Comparative Education Review.
History of Education Society (HES) encourages research in the history of education through an annual meeting at which new scholarship is presented and through its quarterly journal, The History of Education Quarterly. The society offers annual awards to the best books, published articles and student dissertations in the field.
Immigration History Society provides a forum for research in the history of European, African, Asian, and Hispanic immigration and ethnic life in the United States through annual scholarly meetings (held in conjunction with the Organization of American Historians), its newsletter, and its quarterly journal, The Journal of American Ethnic History. This society will be helpful to students interested in the education of minorities and in multicultural education.
National Association of Elementary Principals (NAEP)
National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
National School Boards Association (NSBA)
National Society for the Study of Education (NSSE)
New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCSS)
New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)
Northeast Educational Research Association (NERA), is a regional organization that promotes research. It holds an annual meeting, usually in late October in New York State or New England. Professors and/or students may present accepted papers; there is a special provision for student membership.
Phi Delta Kappa is an international honorary society dedicated to promoting leadership, research and service in public education. The UB chapter holds monthly meetings during which topics of professional interest are discussed. Membership includes subscription to the Phi Delta Kappan magazine and newsletters. Membership is open to UB graduate students.
Philosophy of Education Society
School Administrator Association of New York State (SAANYS)
University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) consists of programs in educational administration of major universities in the United States and Canada. UB was one of the 34 charter members. It is governed by an executive committee and a plenary session made up of a representative from each member institution. The program consists of a number of activities in which students may participate, including assistance with placement. UCEA publishes the Educational Administration Quarterly. The goals of UCEA are:
Contact is Patrick B. Forsyth, Exec. Dir., Pennsylvania State University, 212 Rackley Building, University Park, PA 16802-3200.
Western New York Women in Administration (WNYWA)