Student California Teachers Association
The Chico State Chapter
Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and events including non-paying members. We have monthly workshops and other events, including CSET Workshops, Cinderella's Closet, Math Early Field Experience, and host guest speakers.
Our Vision
"Student CTA strives to be a recognized and collaborative organization that inspires and fosters exemplary future leaders in education."
Core Values
TEACHER QUALITY - WE BELIEVE in developing highly qualified, skilled, and passionate future educators prepared to address evolving challenges in the profession.
POLITICAL ACTION - WE BELIEVE political action is a way to be proactive and informed to gain a personal understanding of your profession in order to inspire positive change.
COMMUNITY SERVICE - WE BELIEVE community service helps future educators develop, foser, and imporve the community and create positive relationships.
DIVERSITY - WE BELIEVE in supporting a diverse membership and working together to promote a public education system that values diversity in our state.
Requirements to be a member of this chapter:
- Currently enrolled at Chico State (any major).
- Seeking to become an educator.
- Join online with a credit or debit card. Membership is $30 per year.
- Check out the SCTA info video.
How to become an active member:
- Come to our meetings and events!
- Help us out as a volunteer.
- Ask the president about how to become an officer.
Chapter Officers
| Amy Mayfield |
President |
| Caitlin Dourov |
Vice President |
| Nicole Sims |
Treasurer |
| Melissa Williamson | Secretary |
| Liz Frazier | Event Coordinator |
| Katie Driesenga | Publicity Director |
| Esmeralda Mejia | Multicultural Liaison |
Scholarships
SCTA offers several scholarship opportunities to it's paying members. www.studentcta.org
California Teachers Association
Attn: Student CTA Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 921
Burlingame, CA 94011-0921
There are scholarships for undergraduates in a four year university, undergraduates at community colleges and credential students.
Calendar for 2011-2012
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23 | Executive Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | |
| Sept. 6 | General Meeting | 6:00 PM | THMA 121 |
| Sept. 16 | Welcome back dance | 7:00 PM |
Studio One |
| Sept. 27 |
Guest Speaker: Kevin Moretti from CUTA |
6:00 PM | BMU |
| Oct. 1 | Car Wash Fundraiser | 11:00-3:00 | 1st and Walnut |
| Oct. 5 | Fundraiser | 4:00-10:00 PM | Chili's |
| Oct. 11 | General Meeting Program: Ice Cream treats |
6:30 PM | BMU 304 |
| Oct. 15-16 | Fall Leadership Conference | Los Angeles | |
| Oct. 19 | Capture the Flag game/social | 8:00 PM | Between Butte & Tehama Halls |
| Oct. 22 | CUTA Pancake Breakfast scholarship fundraiser | 7:00-11:00 AM | Chico High SchoolSCTAS |
| Nov. 1 | Executive Board Meeting | 5:0 PM | |
| Nov. 2 | Movie: "The Inconvenient Truth About Waiting for Superman |
6:30 PM | El Rey Theater |
| Nov. 4 | The Chico Great Debate: Education Reform | all day | City Council Chambers |
| Nov. 15 | General Meeting: American Education Week & Needy Children's Program | 6:30 PM |
BMU 304 |
| Dec. | Needy Children's Program | ||
| Dec. 6 | Executive Board Meeting | 5:30 PM | |
| Feb. 6 | Resume Workshop | 5:30 PM | Career Center SSC 270 |
| Feb. 20 | Shopping for Single Subject Authorizations | 5:30PM | |
| Mar. 2 | Read Across America - Dr. Seuss Birthday | Local Schools | |
| Mar. 12 | Guest Speaker: Dr. Jon Hooper on Environmental Education | 5:30 PM | BMU 304 |
| Apr. 7 | Cinderella's Closet | ||
| Apr. 16 | Meet and Greet Candidates for 2012-2013 | 5:30 PM | TBA |
| Apr. 26 | Tea Bar Takeover Fundraiser | 4-8 PM | Tea Bar |
| Apr. 30 | Study Techniques & Introduce New Board | 5:30 PM | TBA |
To contact us:
| President: Amy Mayfield |
chicoscta@gmail.com |
| Advisor: Pamela Morrell |
Liberal Studies Advising Tehema 211 (530) 898-5802 pmorrell@csuchico.edu |
Announcements
When You Don't Value Public Education
Declaration to Defend Public Education!
Sign the declaration and we will forward it to Chancellor Reed and the CSU Trustees. Drop it off in THMA 211 or email it to scta@csuchico.edu/scta