Teacher Development and Educational Studies
Pawley Hall
456 Pioneer Drive
Rochester,
MI
48309-4482
(location map)
Phone: (248) 370-2613
Fax: (248) 370-2639
teach@oakland.edu

Student Resources
We have plenty of organizations to choose from! Student organizations as well as state and national organizations are listed below. Check them out for additional information. Be sure to also view our list of available scholarships to find out which ones you’re qualified for.
Scholarships
AEM: Aspiring Educators of MEA (formerly SMEA — Student Michigan Education Association)
The Student Michigan Education Association (SMEA) is a student organization on campus for elementary and secondary education students. They focus on professional development, community service, and social events to help prepare future educators for their career.
- Faculty Advisers: Karen Bolak and Anica Bowe
- Connect with AEM:
- Email: smeaou@gmail.com
Best Buddies
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for 1:1 friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Faculty Adviser: Vacant
- Connect with Best Buddies:
- Social: Best Buddies Facebook
- Email: oubestbuddies@gmail.com
KDP: Kappa Delta Pi
KDP is OU’s only honor society for education students focusing on professional development, community partnerships and volunteerism, and preparing first-class educators.
- Faculty Advisers: Gwen McMillon and Jason Moore
- Connect with KDP:
- Social: Kappa Delta Pi Facebook
- Email: kdpoaklandu@gmail.com
National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
- Faculty Adviser: Mark Olson
National Art Education Association
Founded in 1947, the National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts educators.
- Faculty Adviser: Linda Tyson
- Michigan Education Association
- Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Michigan Art Education Association
- National Art Education Association
- Michigan World Language Association
- Educational Theatre Association
- Michigan Educational Theatre Association
- Michigan Dance Council
- Michigan Council of Teachers of English