Clubs & Organizations
EHD Initiatives
EHD initiatives are school-level groups that aim to build support and community for EHD students.
Conversations About Race and Equity (CARE) is a student organization based in the School of Education and Human Development (EHD) that offers weekly, virtual, facilitator-led discussion groups on a semesterly basis. The groups meet for six weeks at a time and involve open-ended discussions and review of material (e.g., videos, articles, presentations, etc.) relevant to covered topics. We strive to promote meaningful conversations about diversity, racial equity, and social justice; enhance participants' capacity and comfort working with diverse populations; and share individual experiences with race and privilege. We hope that participants will deepen their cultural and racial self-awareness, gain appreciation for new perspectives, and learn ways to promote inclusion and equity in their communities. Weekly topics covered in the group include identity, systemic racism, racial justice, Charlottesville-specific history, and more.
Groups are facilitated by graduate clinicians from the EHD Clinical and School Psychology program, under faculty supervision. All interested undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, including those outside of EHD, are welcome to register for CARE groups.
If you are interested in learning more about or registering for CARE, please keep an eye out for school-wide communications (e.g., EHD Student Affairs newsletter, EHD Orientation events, etc.) indicating that CARE registration is open.
Fees: None
Contact: Jason Downer (Faculty Sponsor)
BSWG provides a space for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows to exercise and enhance their writing skills in a supportive community. Each month, BSWG comes together to write and participate in professional development seminars focused on various writing styles (book length, journal articles, OpEds, etc.), securing grants, publishing, and navigating academia as scholars. This group is open to all students who are interested in participating.
Requirements: Any doctoral student (Ph.D./Ed.D.) or postdoctoral fellow at the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development (EHD) and the Department of Psychology can attend our monthly full-day writing sessions, monthly half-day sessions, or periodic social events.
Fees: none
Contact: Todd Hall, A'Zure Latimer and Sasha Miller-Marshall
Contracted Independent Organizations
The following Contracted Independent Organizations (CIOs)* are EHD-related in the nature of their mission and organizational activities that pertain to educating members about human development knowledge and opportunities.
*Non-Affiliation Statement: Although these organizations have members who are UVA students and may have University employees associated or engaged in their activities and affairs, the organizations are not a part of or an agency of the University. They are separate and independent organizations that are responsible for and manage their own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise, or control the organizations and is not responsible for the organizations’ contracts, acts, or omissions.
The Counselor Education Student Organization (CESO) aims to foster community among students pursuing a career in counseling and works to advance and advocate on behalf of the counseling profession at the University of Virginia and in the local Charlottesville community. We seek to connect students to professional development, academic, and/or community service opportunities within or related to the field of counseling or education.
Requirements: Enrolled in the counselor education graduate program
Fees: $40 per year
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. NSSLHA is an association for students managed by students. National policy and activities are governed by 10 students (Regional Councilors) and five ASHA members (Faculty).
Requirements: To remain active, members must pay dues by October 1 each year. Undergraduates must attend 4 events throughout the year to meet requirements for obtaining a graduation cord.
Fees: $20 annually
National Associations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
Social Media
EHD Council represents the student body of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. Our mission is to improve the experience of students through initiatives that enrich the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of their lives.
Requirements: Full-time degree-seeking students in the School of Education and Human Development.
Fees: none
Contact: Kaya Mitchell, Jim Carlisle, Rachel Chung and Vicna Kawa
The Teacher Education Community (TEC) is a professional preservice organization that provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to explore the field of education through community outreach and professional development. TEC seeks to provide pre-professionals with meaningful opportunities to engage with the education community on- and off-Grounds.
Requirements: This organization is open to those interested in pursuing teaching as a career.
Fees: None
Website: Teacher Ed Community
The Hunter Student Research Conference (HSRC) is an opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to share their research while gaining valuable experience proposing, preparing, and presenting their work in a supportive environment. This opportunity involves (a) working in the planning committee, (b) becoming a reviewer or volunteer, (c) presenting at the conference, and/or (d) participating in the conference. The conference takes place in March every year.
Requirements: If you are interested in serving as a reviewer or a volunteer, or you would like to present your research at the conference, please stay tuned to the latest updates on our website.
Fees: none
Website: Hunter Student Research Conference
Contact: Natalie Hutchins
A student organization committed to challenging dominant narratives, disrupting systems of oppression and inequity, empowering students to recognize and activate their agency and creating sustainable changes within the School of Education and Human Development community.
Requirements: A desire to engage with other graduate students around equity, diversity, and social justice
Fees: none
The Kinesiology Club at UVA brings together students from across the University and the School of Education and Human Development who share interests in science, exercise, nutrition, and health. The club aims to foster a strong sense of community among all students and faculty through career exploration, course advising, and professional development opportunities. It also encourages connections among students across different years through volunteer events, wellness activities, and hands-on skill workshops. Kinesiology club is welcoming to all, and enables real-world advice and experience in kinesiology-related fields from qualified professionals.
Requirements: none
Fees: none
Our goal is to support LGBTQIA2S educators in showing up authentically and allied educators in creating safe preK-12 spaces.
Requirements: LovEd is open to undergraduate and graduate EHD students who identify as members of the LGBTQIA2S community and allies who advocate and privilege the experience of marginalized identities.
Fees: none