Ms. Crystal Sanks, Program Advisor
Dept: Doctoral Studies
Room: ED 111
Phone: 773-995-5018
Email: csanks@csu.edu
Ms. Barbara Belisle
Interim Assistant to the Dean for Licensure & Accreditation
Room: ED 203
Phone: 773-995-2492
Email: bbelisle@csu.edu
Mr. Casey Diamond
Academic Advising Specialist
Room: ED 312
Phone: 773-995-3970
Email: cdiamo20@csu.edu
Mrs. Debra Wafford
Academic Advising Specialist
Room: 312
Phone: 773-995-2060
Email: dwafford@csu.edu

The Future Educators Association (FEA), a member of the PDK International family of associations, is an international student organization dedicated to supporting young people interested
in education-related careers. Founded in 1937, FEA has helped thousands of students
develop the skills and strong leadership traits that are found in high-quality educators
over the past 75 years.
By staying true to its mission while incorporating the latest in technology and education
research, FEA continues to help:
- Attract exemplary future educators and begin averting teacher shortages at a local
level, particularly within the areas of math, science, and special education
- Encourage students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds to enter the education
profession
- Elevate the image of teaching and promote it as a challenging and rewarding career
FEA is significantly contributing to the development of the next generation of great
educators, and you can be a part of it.
The mission of the Future Educators Association, Chicago State University (CSU) Chapter,
is to foster the development of the most highly qualified and accomplished educators
for today’s learners. The organization will do this by supporting, challenging, and
encouraging each and every one who demonstrates an expressed interest in education
profession. The organization will also strive to represent the broad interest of educational
practitioners and will reach beyond the borders of its membership into the CSU faculty,
staff, alumni, and community to support the mission.
Benefits of CSU FEA Membership
- Leadership Skills Development, Training, Speakers, Committee Positions Develop High
School Chapters
- Networking Opportunities: Community Service, Volunteering, Access Employment Opportunities
- Financial Opportunities: Scholarships, Stipends, Information on Financial Aid
- Organizational Leadership Opportunities: CSU-FEA Executive Board and Committee Positions
- Go Teach, the official FEA magazine published 4 times per year
- The FEA national conference, where you can participate in competitions and win scholarships
- Prospective Educator Scholarships, sponsored by PDK International
- The FEA Honor Society, which is an opportunity to be recognized for your academic
achievements
- Eligibility to run for a position as an FEA national student officer
Safety Module
The Illinois legislature requires that the curriculum at all State universities contain
instruction in safety education for teachers and other education professionals.
Chicago State University and the College of Education has chosen to have teacher candidates
fulfill this requirement via the following web-based tool. The content in the Safety
Module is intended to encourage teacher candidates to think about safety.
Our mission as an organization is to perform service to the community on and off campus,
perform service to professional organizations such as IAPHERD, AAPHERD, IPRA, NRPA,
NTRS, and NIRSA, contribute to and foster professional interaction and growth among
the membership, and serve as a social organization for Physical Education and Recreation
majors.
Professional Development Opportunities
We promote and strongly encourage our members to meet practitioners and enhance their
network through volunteer opportunities that we provide and attending professional
conferences as well. We also encourage our members to become involved in professional
organizations.
Social Gatherings
Our members establish team building by hosting events and collaborating with other
organizations. We have had game night, hosted a speed dating event, competitive basketball
games, and collaborated with a new fraternity with a masquerade ball.
If you are interested in joining PERC, you may contact:
Angela Johnson at ajohns76@csu.edu or
Marquis Hall at Marquishall911@gmail.com or
Dr. Sarah Buck, faculty co-advisor, at sbuck@csu.edu.


