What is SMEA?
The Student Michigan Education Association is a pre-professional organization for those preparing to become teachers. It is an affiliate organization of the National Education Association Student Program (NEA-SP) - the nation's largest and most influential student organization, as well as the state Michigan Education Association (MEA). SMEA at UM-Dearborn is open to all future educators and helps them prepare for the teaching profession by supplementing their formal education with information about such things as conferences, salaries, and curriculum requirements. We are proud to be one of two teaching organizations on campus and are looking forward to gaining new members each semester.
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Membership
At present, SMEA collects annual dues from their members. A $27 membership fee is paid to the MEA, and an $8 local fee is collected to help fund various campus and community events throughout the year.
After paying dues and being admitted into the organization, student may earn membership points throughout the year in the following ways:
Attending Meetings: 5 points
Working/Donating to a Bake Sale/Fundraiser: 10 points
Participating in a Service Project: 25 points
Members must obtain a total of at least 35 points per year to achieve full membership status and receive an annual certificate that acknowledges your participation in the SMEA.
After paying dues and being admitted into the organization, student may earn membership points throughout the year in the following ways:
Attending Meetings: 5 points
Working/Donating to a Bake Sale/Fundraiser: 10 points
Participating in a Service Project: 25 points
Members must obtain a total of at least 35 points per year to achieve full membership status and receive an annual certificate that acknowledges your participation in the SMEA.
