Student Organizations

Student Organizations


At Teachers College, there are more than 30 recognized official student organizations active. In addition, there are also numerous student organizations open for TC students at Columbia University (main campus). The missions for each of these organizations are different and range from academic enrichment, advocacy, professional networking, and more. 

The Office of Graduate Student Life & Development (GSLD) has more information on student organizations at Teachers College. Here is a link to their website. Their office is located in 528 West 121st Street, Suite 155. 

Below is a current list of student organizations related to the English Education Program. For more information on other student organizations, please visit this link. For information on student organization events, please visit this link.

Coalition of Latinx Scholars

Members of the Coalition of Latinx Scholars (CLS) promote awareness and knowledge of academic, social, political, and cultural issues that concern the Latinx community of Teachers College and beyond. They engage in efforts to further an equitable, diverse, just and progressive education for all. Their Mission Statement states: Promoting Pan-Latinx Unity, Community Engagement, and Scholarship since 2001, the Coalition of Latinx Scholars (CLS) fosters a supportive community of Latinx students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni at Teachers College, Columbia University. 

Rural Student Group

Rural Student Group (RSG) is a support system for rural students at TC and a network for those interested in rural education and healthcare. RSG honors intersectionality among rural identity and other marginalized social identities. ESG furthers research, practice, and programming focused on rural education and health. Their Mission Statement states: The Rural Student Group at Teachers College strives to provide a support system for rural students studying at Teachers College, form a network of students, staff, and faculty focused on rural educational and healthcare issues, horror intersectionality among rural identity and other marginalized social identities, further research and practice around rural education and healthcare topics, and create and host programming on rural educational and healthcare issues. 

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