Mission Statement
FAU's College of Education Student Achievement Council is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary group of students whose mission is to collaborate on various projects and presentations within the college. We represent students, assist in addressing student concerns, and provide requested information. Additionally, we:
- Aid in the selection of the representative of the College of Education for Distinguished Teacher of the Year (DTOY) award
- Develop and aid in the performance of projects and presentations (e.g. the annual Research Symposium) determined to be beneficial to the college and university at large
- Act as a liaison among students, faculty, and administration
- Participate in establishing rules, regulations, and policies of the College of Education
- Represent College of Education on the University Student Advisory Council
The Student Advisory Council and the College of Education are proud to sponsor their annual Student Research Symposium. The symposium's purpose is twofold: to provide College of Education students with an opportunity to present their scholarly work to a supportive and engaged audience, and to encourage lively dialogue among students and faculty about educational issues of common interest.
Benefits of Membership:
- Service to the College of Education
- Leadership opportunities
- Collaborative work experience
- Networking with fellow students
Academic & Professional Development
- Present Your Work: Gain the opportunity to present your scholarly work in a supportive public forum, preparing you for conferences and future academic life.
- Skill Building: Participate in and lead professional development workshops and peer advising designed to support student achievement.
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Community & Networking
- Build Your Network: Engage in a number of activities and projects designed to help you meet new people, get involved, and learn from peers across different programs.
- Liaison Experience: Act as a crucial link by serving as a liaison between your fellow students and key administrative offices, including the COE Dean’s Office, the Dean of Students’ Office, and COE faculty and staff.
Contact the Student Achievement Council
| Maria Soto, President | msoto2013@fau.edu |
| Danielle R. Brown, Vice President--Symposium | daniellebrow2013@fau.edu |
| Macie Barrett, Vice President--DTOY | maciebarrett2021@fau.edu |
| Kimberlee Miller, Secretary | kshelton2012@fau.edu |
| Samantha Lopez, Treasurer | slopez2019@fau.edu |
| Phan Thi Kim Thao, Assistant Treasurer | Thaophan2025@fau.edu |
| Marijayne McMahon, Archivist/ Webmaster | mmcmahon2019@fau.edu |
| Vanessa Robinson, Membership Coordinator | vrobinson@health.fau.edu |
| Linda Alexis, Marketing Coordinator | Lalexis2018@fau.edu |
| Linnsey McFerguson, Program/Projects Coordinator | lmcferguson@fau.edu |
| Dr. Dilys Schoorman, Faculty Advisor | dschoorm@fau.edu |
| Student Achievement Council | coesac@fau.edu |
Distinguished Teacher of the Year
The College of Education's Student Achievement Council (SAC) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Distinguished Teacher of the Year (DTOY) award!
Do you have a favorite FAU COE teacher who has made a difference in your education? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
How the Selection Process Works
- Submit a Nomination: Tell us about your favorite teacher using the form below.
- Committee Review: A student committee will review all nominations.
- Interview and Selection: The committee will interview selected nominees and ultimately choose ONE deserving finalist for the DTOY award.
Deadline:- All nominations must be submitted by November 20th, 2026.
Nominate your teacher today! By filling out this quick and simple form.
Student Achievement Council Events
Events
Event: Pages in Progress
Date and Time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: ED 313
Registration: Click to register
Event: 25th Annual College of Education Research Symposium
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026. 4:00 p.m. -7 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Annual Research Symposium
The Annual Research Symposium will be held in late Spring 2027. We anticipate returning to an in-person symposium after having been fully online for the past six years. Proposal submissions will open shortly. More information will be available as plans are made.
Call for Proposals
- We invite both undergraduate and graduate students across the College of Education to share research that shapes the future of education. Proposals may address a wide range of topics connected to this year’s theme, including but not limited to equity and access, innovation in teaching and learning, community engagement, policy, and transformative leadership.
Submissions may include:
- Completed research studies
- Ongoing studies with preliminary findings
- Literature reviews
- Policy analyses
- Conceptual or theoretical pieces
- Thesis or dissertation research
- Action learning
- Capstone project papers
- Any other original scholarly work
Submission Guidelines and Deadline
- All presentations should follow the APA Style Manual, 7th Edition for references. Graduate and undergraduate students interested in presenting must submit proposals for review to the symposium committee.
Deadline for Submissions: TBA
- Students whose proposals are accepted for presentation must attend the symposium.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Brown at daniellebrow2013@fau.edu.