About
At HCU, we are blessed to have an organization that is committed to the concept of ongoing professional preparation for students already in our Educator Preparation Program, as well as students who are in the process of making the decision about becoming an educator. The Association of Student Educators (ASE) and Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) are organizations that work together, focused on providing our members with opportunities to engage in professional development, service, and collaboration.
Mission
ASE &BESO is an organization for students currently in the Educator Preparation Program or for those considering a career in teaching. We focus on professional development, service, and creating a supportive and encouraging environment for all future educators. Through ASE & BESO, members connect with fellow students, professors, and education professionals who help them grow into confident, well-prepared teachers.
Our organization also emphasizes the study of the Spanish language and culture as they apply to education, with a strong focus on supporting future bilingual educators.
Membership
ASE & BESO is a local unit that functions under the auspices of the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE). A student becomes a member of ATPE when he or she takes classes at HCU that require field work. With the free ATPE membership, students receive free liability insurance and numerous discounts. Another of ASE’s goals is to encourage our members to remain ATPE members when they accept a teaching position in a Texas school.
Topics
Some of the topics that have been addressed at the meetings are campus safety, managing stress, the impact of truancy, interviewing tips, challenges in special education, and the differences in working for a private versus a public school. Some of the service opportunities have included assistance with the Teaching and Learning Symposium(sponsored by HCU’s School of Education), contribution of Box Tops for Education (for a local school’s reading program), and Books for Africa (for distribution to school children throughout Africa).
Contact Us
Instagram: @hcu.ase