Research from the last several decades highlights the importance of student engagement as it relates to student success. Students who participate actively in their learning environment are more likely to learn, persist, and succeed. Student engagement goes beyond being involved; an engaged student invests time and effort in these activities.
Our goal is to provide educationally purposeful opportunities for all Watson students in which they can go beyond involvement to engagement.
The goal of the Future Educators of Color is to build and explore community, advocacy, and activism within and outside the WCE. They hope to help elevate the voices of color in classrooms, schools, and across campus through various events that promote awareness and open conversations.
Ms. Jelene Grace
gracej@uncw.edu
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education. Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession.
Dr. Dennis Kubasko
kubaskod@uncw.edu
PEH Majors Club is an organization for college students interested in a career in physical education, health, coaching, or the fitness industry. The club is open to all students and majors. PEH's goal is to provide members with opportunities to present at state and national conferences, assume and gain leadership role experience school administrators will value, attend conferences to network with local and neighboring state school districts, learn new teaching strategies and skills to apply in the field, and make connections and have fun with other PEH majors at social events and professional conferences.
Dr. Chris Merica
mericac@uncw.edu
The Seahawk Esports Club’s goal is to bring together a community to learn, play and teach electronic sports. The club, which has grown to more than 500 students, fields competitive teams, hosts campus and community events, and works to establish connections to the broader Esports community.
Dr. Ray Pastore
pastorer@uncw.edu
Visit the Esports Club Website
SCEC is a student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children, an international professional organization. SCEC’s goals include promoting awareness of exceptionalities; providing information about characteristics, assessment, and interventions available for persons with various exceptionalities; and fostering understanding and acceptance of individuals with exceptionalities.
Dr. Crystalyn Goodnight
schnorrc@uncw.edu
SNCAE is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in a career in education and a division of the larger NCAE and the National Education Association. SNCAE’s goal is to prepare college students for their futures as educators. Their three core values are teacher quality, community engagement, and political advocacy.
Dr. Laura Szech
szechl@uncw.edu
The Watson LGBTQ+ Student Circle is an affinity group for LGBTQ+ students associated with the field of education. Their goals include advocacy, providing support for one another, and enriching the lives of LGBTQ+ future educators. They hope to foster a welcoming environment for all Watson LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff.
Dr. Caitlin Ryan
ryanc@uncw.edu
WSL promotes the field of education and creates a sense of community between the various departments in Watson and the greater Wilmington community. WSL provides opportunities for students interested in education to represent and be a leader, serve the community in scheduled events, and network with WCE faculty and staff.
The Watson College of Education LOVES to give back to its community! We have many available students, faculty, and staff that would love to get involved! Contact us for more information.