#5583 WBU SHRM Student Chapter
Working Together: The Alchemy of Education & Experience
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.
SHRM Foundation
The SHRM Foundation helps predict where the workforce is headed because they have been studying its evolution for over 40 years. The SHRM Foundation’s vision is a world of inspired business leaders implementing the winning combination of employee fulfillment and business success. They offer unmatched workforce knowledge for the benefit of professional workforce leaders with a total focus on studying and reporting the management practices that work. Supporting the SHRM Foundation is a chance to contribute to an ongoing study of the direction of human resources in society. The SHRM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of SHRM.
SHRM Student Programs
The Society for Human Resource Management's Student Program was created in 1965 to promote mutually beneficial interaction between HRM students and practitioners. Since the first chapter was chartered more than 40 years ago, the student program has experienced tremendous growth. The program now includes over 300 affiliated student chapters and more than 15,000 student members. Become a student member today.
SHRM Student Awards & Scholarships
The SHRM Foundation offers education scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students, as well as scholarships, to sit for the new Assurance of Learning Assessment.
#5583 WBU SHRM Blackboard Page
Members may access this site for Bylaws, Operations Manual, Plans, Announcements, and other materials.
#5583 WBU SHRM has a Blackboard site on Wayland's Blackboard. Students gain access to materials from prior presentations (great for resources for classwork!), a discussion board, and announcements of upcoming events. Ask about being 'enrolled' if you are a Wayland student.
SHRM Mentoring Programs
Interested in mentoring opportunities? SHRM has three mentoring programs for members. Open the linked page for details on being a mentee or a mentor.
WBU SHRM and Anchorage SHRM host a mentoring program, too. Contact the Faculty Advisor if you are interested.