TAFE Collegiate Chapters

Steps to beginning a collegiate level chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators:

Step 1: Secure approval required university personnel. Gaining the support is vital in having a successful chapter. 

Step 2: Fill out New Campus Membership Form and contact the TAFE office for further information or questions you might have. 

Step 3: Reach out to Clinton Gill with TSTA/NEA the Aspiring Educators to begin the national affiliation process. 

Step 4: All members must be members of Aspiring Educators to compete and participate in TAFE events.

Step 5: Recruit! Establishing a core group of students to serve as an officer team early will provide a solid foundation for your chapter.

Step 6: Pay state dues ($95 Chapter Due). Pay national dues (individual student dues) Dues must be paid prior to participating in your area conference.

Step 7: Chapter members plan a tentative calendar of activities.

Step 8: Chapter members prepare a budget. You will need to plan ahead to determine how much money your chapter will need for programing and how you will go about earning that money. 

Step 9: Begin preparing for competitive events. Reach out to your area coordinator for details such as the date, location, and cost of the area conference, if you are attending.

TAFE AREA Map

Benefits of a TAFE Collegiate Chapter:

  • Connection to middle and high school chapters and its members.
  • Competitive events to continue practical application of teaching skills.
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Continued support and guidance to becoming an educator.

Benefits of an Aspiring Educators Rising Chapter (national affiliation):

Current TAFE Collegiate Chapters in Texas: 

  • Dallas Baptist University
  • LeTourneau University
  • Midland College

  • Our Lady of the Lake University

  • Prairie View A&M University
  • Sam Houston State University
  • Stephen F Austin State University
  • Tarleton State University 
  • Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen
  • Texas A&M International University
  • Texas A&M University - Commerce
  • Texas A&M University- San Antonio
  • Texas A&M University-Kingsville
  • Texas A&M University-Texarkana
  • Texas State University
  • The University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Trinity University
  • University of Texas Dallas, Teacher Development Center
  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Current Aspiring Educators Chapters in Texas before June 2022

  • Texas Tech University
  • University of Houston Downtown
  • San Jacinto College-Central
  • Lonestar College Kingwood
  • University of Houston Clear Lake
  • Texas A&M University College Station
  • University of Texas at El Paso
  • Sul Ross University-Alpine
  • Sul Ross University- Rio Grande
  • Texas State University
  • Collin College
  • Dallas College
  • Lamar University