Student Organizations

Come join the UC ASL Club and learn more about the Deaf culture and community. The UC ASL Club is a safe and friendly organization for students to learn American Sign Language. Involvement in the UC ASL Club will help improve students’ signing skills and knowledge about Deaf culture. We do this by getting involved with the Deaf community on and off campus through volunteering our time, attending and sponsoring signing-friendly events, and increasing knowledge and exposure of the local Deaf community.

Student Chapter (CEC-SC)

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, gifted children, as well as those typically developing. If you are committed to children, focused on becoming the best educator, and want to meet new people, then SCEC is for you! Membership dues permit you to receive professional development opportunities, journals and newsletters with new research and classroom practices, and the opportunity to attend conventions and conferences.

UC’s FEA chapter works to build a love of teaching, help students understand what teaching is really like, and highlight the rewards of the profession. FEA is open to all UC students, but it mainly supports teacher education students by helping them stay connected to CECH and their future careers. Members also get the chance to work with children and young adults in local schools and other FEA chapters.

Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society that recognizes strong academic achievement in education. To join, undergraduate students need at least a 3.0 GPA, and graduate students need at least a 3.25 GPA. Members take part in volunteer activities that support education. Benefits of joining KDP include yearly scholarships, professional development opportunities, a national job database, and access to ideas, research, and guidance from well‑known educators around the world.

Graduate Student Association

The LSLS Graduate Student Association (GSA) is made up of students in the Literacy and Second Language Studies graduate programs at the University of Cincinnati. Our goal is to support members’ academic and professional growth and to build a strong community of LSLS students.

We plan academic and social events and encourage members to take part in LSLS conferences. We also create opportunities for students to connect with each other and with faculty across all LSLS programs, including endorsement, certificate, master’s, and doctoral tracks. In addition, we work to build relationships with the LSLS community at the local, regional, national, and international levels. As a student organization, we also represent LSLS graduate students at important university meetings and events.

The Middle Childhood Education Society works to help future teachers and the community understand the challenges that middle school students face. The group looks for ways to support these students, helps them overcome obstacles, and serves the community in ways that benefit middle schoolers. It also brings together people who share these goals so they can work toward them as a team. More information to come!

SEYC helps students prepare to become early childhood educators. The group offers chances to connect with other professionals and with members of the Cincinnati Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) and its state and national partners. Students take part in outreach at local centers and schools (preschool through grade 3), join service projects, and support CAEYC events such as Week of the Young Child, the annual conference, and community lecture series. In the past, students have also presented at national conferences. Former members continue to welcome and mentor new students.

Our mission is to to establish a community of students of all abilities that will bridge a common understanding of  pride by addressing disability rights as human rights and are dedicated to education and awareness in support of disabilities issues on the University of Cincinnati’s campus.

 We will achieve this by:

• Bringing disability related events to campus
• Raising awareness about disabilities
• Providing educational opportunities for our members
• Partnering with UC’s Disability Services Office to connect with the students registered with Disability Services
• Connecting and volunteering with community organizations including but not limited to Sara Spins and Circle Tail, Inc

Bearcat Buddies is a volunteer tutoring program that connects UC students with Cincinnati Public Schools to support K–12 learners. Volunteers spend about an hour a week helping students build skills, gain confidence, and succeed in school. It’s a meaningful way to give back, gain experience working with youth, and strengthen your resume.

The program is supported by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and partners across the Cincinnati area. Tutors receive training, guidance, and ongoing support throughout the year.

Students who are interested in becoming a tutor can apply each semester.