Association of Texas Professional Educators
 
 

University Local Units

Benefits of an ATPE University Local Unit:

  • Cohesive organization at the university level;
  • A voice for the members at the state level;
  • Networking; and
  • Affiliation with a professional educators' association.

Active university local unit members can:

  • Attend ATPE’s annual state convention and attend the university student/sponsor luncheon.
  • Represent their local units in the ATPE House of Delegates, which determines ATPE’s legislative agenda and governance structure.
  • Network with experienced educators and administrators from school districts across Texas.
  • Play an active part at region events (such as meetings, convention, etc.).
  • Attend ATPE’s Leader U, a leadership training event.
  • Participate in statewide advocacy efforts on behalf of public education.
  • Exhibit at campus events for student organizations.
  • Conduct fundraisers to benefit communities or local units.
  • Request speakers from the ATPE state office to come and address fellow education majors on issues surrounding Texas public education.
  • Apply for the ATPE University Local Unit of the Year Award; the winner of which receives $350 for future local unit events

Colleges and Universities With ATPE Local Units:

Baylor University
Dallas Baptist University
Houston Baptist University
McMurry University
Schreiner University
St. Edward’s University
South Texas College
Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University - Central Texas
Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
Texas A & M University - Texarkana
Texas Woman’s University
Tomball College
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
University of St. Thomas
University of Texas-San Antonio

To start a local unit on your campus, call ATPE Member Services at (800)777-ATPE or e-mail member_services@atpe.org.