Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter

Mission

The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter is an organization established to merge student and practitioner interests by providing an environment that promotes information sharing, open dialogue and networking.

We uphold the belief that by providing an open forum to experience hands-on learning, SHRM will successfully contribute to your personal and professional development.

Membership Benefits

• Hands-on, "real-world" knowledge to supplement your classroom knowledge
• Exposure to HRM professionals and practitioners
• Special topic panel discussions and workshops to explore new developments in the field
• Local, state and national networking opportunities
• Participation in local, state and national conferences and activities
• State and national scholarship opportunities
• Membership into the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) at a special student discount rate
• SHRM Student Resource Center
• Access to the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio meetings and activities at a student rate

Apply for the 2008 HRACO Scholarship!

Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) is now taking applications for the 2008 scholarship. Two scholarships of $2,000 each are available.

Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors, including: academic performance, demonstrated leadership, human-resource-related experience, extracurricular activities, career goals and overall presentation capabilities.

To be eligible, you must be a full-time student pursuing a course of study related to the human resources field, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in your major, and a minimum 2.74 GPA overall.

To apply for a HRACO scholarship, complete an application online at http://hraco.org.

Join SHRM

• Complete the application
• Chapter number 5101
• A Columbus-area HR mentoring opportunity may be available to you - read the Mentor Packet and contact Alison Davis (HRM SSA) to determine your eligibility and next steps

Upcoming Conference

SHRM Annual Conference - June 22-25, 2008  Chicago, IL

State Conference - September 17-19, 2008  Kalahari Resort Sandusky, OH 

Contact Info

• Alison Davis - Staff Advisor
  davisa@franklin.edu

• Dr. Karen Ferguson - Lead Faculty - HRM 
  FergusoK@franklin.edu
  

• Dr. Gary Stroud - HRM Program Chair
  stroudg@franklin.edu
  

Useful Links

• Human Resources Association of Central Ohio
• Society for Human Resource Management
• American Society for Training and Development