Membership in a relevant learned professional organization is
one of the factors that distinguishes a profession from a conventional job and
it is a key element that defines a professional.
In the education sector, membership of SEAN
professional organization is the ultimate for all professionals irrespective of
your present career level, or whether you are a sociologist, educational
planner, registrar, bursar, head teacher, or psychologist, chemist or other
basic discipline. It is important to support the advancement of one’s
profession, and, becoming a member of the Society of Educational Administrators
is a part of that advancement.
Involvement with SEAN will afford the member
an opportunity to network with other colleagues in the education sector because,
connections with others who have similar interests reinforces your
confidence and commitment to growth in the career. It enables new professionals
to associate with senior members of the profession and learn from them. Joining a professional organization is therefore
critical in keeping abreast of the latest knowledge, thinking and practices
locally, state-wise, nationally and globally. It helps you as a professional to
stay abreast of current issues and opportunities and will also assist in
personal advancement if you choose to really become involved.
SEAN will offer continuing education, seminars,
and lectures along with other opportunities for learning and an active member
will have the opportunity to serve in professional development of self and
others, while collaborating with members within and outside your institution or
place of work, will build leadership skills.
There will
be events that may call for public speaking skills and professional visibility
which will assist in moving your career to another level by connecting with
other professions and local leaders in your area. SEAN will benefit from
members’ service and the members will be rewarded in return by such things as
personal fulfillment, professional enrichment, and building a stronger resume
as a result.
SEAN gives members opportunities to team,
exchange ideas, share institutional, professional and personal strategies, and
provide an effective voice on matters of public policy in the domain of
educational administration in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Avenues for
addressing common problems and mutual interests include:
§ Opportunities for
dialogue with colleagues.
§ A unified voice on
specific national legislative issues.
§ New approaches to
national educational policy discuss.
§ An informed perspective
on the development of national educational policy.
§ Workshops on topics of
interest to organizational and individual members.
§ Professional meetings and
scholarly journals.
§ Immediate access to a
national network of contacts.
§ Recognition throughout
the educational sector as an experienced professional.
§ The opportunity to apply
for the Society’s qualifications.
§ Free, personal copy of
the quarterly publication of Journal of the Society of Educational Administrators.
§ Nomination as a resource
person at Conferences and Seminars.
§ Opportunity to serve on
the Society’s Council and National Committees.
Corporate
and Institutional Members receive the quarterly Journal of the Society of
Educational Administrators free. It will provide a wide range of refereed
articles of technical and general interest; book reviews, professional news,
comments, and appointments vacant.
Corporate
members would benefit from reduced rates for nominees attending conferences,
seminars, or workshops organized by the Society and similarly reduced rates
when using the Society’s consultancy services.
Every member of whatever
category shall pay the initial registration and annual subscription when due,
shall project, to the best of his/her ability the objectives, Interest and
Influence of the Society and shall not abuse his/her connection with the Society.
Membership renewals shall be due on their respective anniversary.