Q: Who is eligible for membership in REG?
A: All graduates of the CSUF Master of Science in Education, Reading program are invited to join REG. Associate memberships are available for students in the graduate reading program and interested reading educators from the community.

Q: How can I join REG?
A: Print and complete the application form that is available on this website.
Mail the completed form and a check to:

JoAnne Greenbaum
CSUF, Reading Department, EC 190
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92834

Q: What are the benefits of REG membership?
A: The benefits of membership include:

• The opportunity to network with faculty and classmates by attending REG sponsored events;

• Access to REG’s newsletter with updates on department news, announcements of seminars and conferences, listings of job opportunities and articles of interest to the reading professional.

• The REG membership directory with contact information for all members. The directory is an excellent resource for locating tutors, reading/language arts specialists and teachers at all levels.

Q: What events does REG sponsor?
A: REG sponsors three annual events for its members.

• The “Concert Under the Stars” is a campus-wide event at which REG reserves tables for members who wish to gather and enjoy the talents of students from the Music, Theater and Dance Departments. The concert provides an opportunity for campus support groups to honor volunteers who have given their time to enrich the campus community. REG nominates and honors one of its members at this event. The evening culminates with a fabulous fireworks display. The concert is typically held on the third Friday of September. Attendees bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at 6:00pm. The concert commences at 7:00pm.

• The annual Winter Dinner is typically held in February or March at the Fullerton Marriott. Reading professionals and experts on the latest developments in the field of reading are invited as guest speakers and scholarship recipients and outstanding alumni are recognized. The dinner is an opportunity for professional development and networking. Reservations are required and a buffet dinner is served.

• In May, Reading Educators' Guild hosts a reception for the graduates of the Master of Science in Education, Reading program following Commencement exercises. At the reception the Outstanding Graduates are recognized, and a one-year complimentary membership in REG is given to all graduates.

Q: What support does REG provide for the Reading Department?
A: REG provides the following:

• Maintains a list of literacy tutors in private practice

• Provides names of members who can serve as advisory board memebers to the department.

• Provides IRA membership and IRA Journals for graduate student's use.

• Provides scholarships for current graduate students and students attending the reading center.

• Nominates former students to be recognized as outstanding alumni.

• Manages the Hancock Fund

Q: How can I get a copy of the Literacy Tutor List?
A: Contact Kathi Bartle-Angus at kangus@fullerton.edu

Q: How can I be included on the Literacy Tutor List?
A: Contact Kathi Bartle-Angus at kangus@fullerton.edu

Any further questions, please contact us at jgreenbaum@fullerton.edu.