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Dr. John Lowdermilk III
Department Chair/Professor
Department of Human Development and School Services
Edinburg Campus: EEDUC 1.302
Email: hdss@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3466
Phone Alt: (956) 665-3358

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Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) is a student organization that advocates for children with special needs. As a club we promote awareness and inclusion by participating in events dedicated to these children, such as Special Olympics, Adopt-a-Class, and Adopt-a-School.

We have regular club meetings, fundraisers, and attend a state professional educators’ conference in the summer. Members of SCEC are also eligible to apply for nine scholarships awarded to Outstanding Members, Outstanding New Members, and Outstanding Officers.

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Membership

To become a member of SCEC, attend a general meeting and pay annual dues of $15, which includes a t-shirt. You can join at any time (don't have to be in the program).



Advisor

Mrs. Julia Pecina, julia.pecina@utrgv.edu

Co-Advisor

Dr. John Lowdermilk, john.lowdermilk@utrgv.edu



View our previous SCEC officers.

Officers 2013-2014

President

Dianna Gonzales

Vice-President

Gina A. Briones

Treasurer

Michell Avila

Historian

Brenda Huerta

Representative

Sarahi Ruiz

Officers 2012-2013

President

Jaime Lopez

Vice-President

Susie Serna

Secretary

Kory Baker

Treasurer

Rosa Rendon

Historian

Alyssa Aguilar

Representative

Valerie Perez

Officers 2011-2012

President

Dolores Hernandez

Vice-President

Susie Serna

Secretary

Monica Aguilar

Treasurer

Veronica Trevino

Historian

Vianka Elliot

Representative

Valerie Perez

Officers 2010-2011

President

Amador Cantu

Vice-President

Gloria Martinez

Secretary

Jennifer Garcia

Treasurer

Brian Hunt

Historian

Vianka Elliott

Representative

Selene Ramirez

Representative

Tanya Sierra



Projects

  • SCEC visited PSJA Clover Elementary for a Picnic Play Day with the children. Learn more about the Picnic Play Day.
  • Sandra Quintanilla, Channel 5 News Reporter interviews SCEC student organization, who helped at a Rio Grande Valley Special Olympics community event.

  • On February 14th, the Health and Kinesiology Club and co-sponsored by the Student Council Exceptional Children hosted the 12th Annual Valentine's Day/ Friendship Dance for the special needs population free to the public. The attendees were surprised to dance to the music of Grupo Control, Tierra Nortena, and DJ Shrek.
  • Health and Kinesiology Club, along with the Student Council for Exceptional Children, host the annual Valentine's Day/ Friendship Dance on March 2013.


Our Awards

  1. Charlotte Lewis Award- given to the student chapter with most representation at Texas Council for Exceptional Children (TCEC) state conference. 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005
  2. Outstanding Volunteer Award- local by RGV Special Olympics- 2003
  3. Outstanding Service from a Civic or Service Organization- (state) Texas Special Olympics 2006
  4. Outstanding Service- local award from Miracle Kids of South Texas (Miracle League)



Contact Us

You can reach us through our social media outlets Facebook and Twitter.

  • Facebook: @SCEC-UTRGV
  • Twitter: @SCECUTRGV

Contact Mrs. Julia Pecina (julia.pecina@utrgv.edu) for more information about SCEC.




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