Society for Human Resource Management
(UTA Chapter)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading
voice of the human resource profession. SHRM provides education and
information services, conferences and seminars, government and media
representation, online services and publications to more than
150,000 professional and student members throughout the world. Visit
SHRM Online at
www.shrm.org.
As a national student member of the Society, you will learn about the "real world" of human resource management (HRM) through award-winning publications and educational opportunities. Join one of over 370 student chapters located at colleges and universities throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Participate in activities that will build your knowledge of the HR field while helping you to develop valuable leadership and organizational skills. Through interaction with local HR professionals, you will make contacts today that could help you find a job tomorrow.
Benefits
Information Resources
SHRM JOB SITE:
http://jobs.shrm.org/network/jobs/sites/index.cfm?site_id=802
HRMagazine - Twelve monthly
issues of this full-color magazine featuring in-depth
articles on human resource management.
HRNews - Twelve monthly issues
of this award-winning newspaper featuring the latest trends
and issues in the field, as well as legal updates and HR job
opening.
Echoes - Four issues of this
student newsletter featuring chapter news and job search
hints.
Bibliography Service -
Bibliographies generated free of charge for specific HRM
topics to cut down research time. To use the service, call
the Information Center toll-free at (800) 283-SHRM and
provide your SHRM membership ID number.
SHRMStore - Discounted prices
on HRM/general management publications. The online store (www.shrm.org/shrmstore)
also offers SHRM logo items such as hats, mugs, and
T-shirts.
SHRM Online - This premier
human resource web site (www.shrm.org)
is a terrific resource for class work, research, and
projects. It features a variety of HR information, such as
legal updates, HR News Online, HR survey results, and
emerging trends in the field. A special student area (www.shrm.org/students)
includes student chapter management ideas, HR career
information, links to graduate school directories, and
complete listing of SHRM student chapters nationwide.
Networking Opportunities
Annual Conference - The SHRM
Annual Conference & Exposition features over 150 educational
sessions, a one-day student conference, and attendance of
more than 9000 professionals and 300 students. The
conference is held in June and national student members
receive special discounts to attend. Information is
available online and registration forms are mailed to all
national student members each January.
Member Directory Online -
Searchable database to locate SHRM professional members by
name, company, title, or geographic area.
HR Talk - A series of online
bulletin boards feature active discussions of HR and
management issues with SHRM members around the world.
State & Regional Conference -
Student and professional educational conferences held around
the country sponsored by local SHRM chapters.
Professional Chapters - A
network of more than 465 SHRM professional chapters
nationwide. Attend chapter meetings and build relationships
with local HR practitioners.
Other Benefits
HRVoice - An opportunity to
get involved in shaping public policy affecting the HR
profession. SHRM members receive legislative updates via
e-mail and then contact legislators to influence legislation
on the state and national levels.
Internship Opportunities - An
online list of human resource internship openings across the
country. (www.shrm.org/students/internships.htm)
HR Games Competition - A
Jeopardy-style competition featuring two of three college
students answering HR questions. SHRM student chapter teams
advance through a series of regional competitions for an
opportunity to compete in the national HR Games
championship. An excellent way to prepare for the PHR
certification exam.
Scholarships - Two graduate
scholarships of $5,000 each and two undergraduate
scholarships of $2,500 each awarded to outstanding SHRM
student member by the SHRM Foundation. Application deadline
is October 15.
Visit
www.shrm.org/students/agsnew.html for information.
National Awards - Two annual
awards recognizing two outstanding student leaders. Award
winners receive $1,000, a commemorative plaque, and a
complimentary registration to the Society's annual
conference. Application deadline is March 1. Visit the SHRM
student web site for application information.
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Leonard R. Brice, SPHR, Student Leadership Award
§
SHRM Foundation Graduate Student Leadership Award
First USA Credit Card -
Establish your credit line. Information is mailed
periodically from First USA to all national student members.
Conversion Dues - Graduating
members can convert their membership to professional status
for just $80 for one year of membership, half off the
regular dues of $160!
Note: A convention
application must be submitted within six months of the
expiration of student membership to receive this special
rate.
YouDecide.com - gain access to
special rates on insurance, mortgages, and loans.
How to join
Complete a student membership
application and submit it with payment to your chapter
representative or directly to SHRM. Student dues are $35 for
national membership or $50 for membership in both the
national SHRM and the SHRM Global Forum (formerly the
Institute for International Human Resources, IIHR). You will
receive one full year of service beginning at the time your
application is processed by the national office. Please
allow 4-6 weeks to process your application and remember to
keep your address current with the Society throughout the
membership year.
To join the student chapter at
UTA, fill out an application form available through the SHRM
web site, or from Professor Ken Wheeler (Academic Advisor)
in room 229 Business Building. Applications need to be
signed by the Academic Advisor before sending to SHRM.
Eligibility
Because the student dues rate
is subsidized by SHRM, the Board of Directors has
established qualifications for acceptance as a national
student member. To demonstrate eligibility, students
enrolled in only 6 to 9 credit hours must attached a copy of
a current course schedule to the application. You are
eligible for student membership if:
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You are enrolled in the equivalent of at least six
(6) credit hours per term in a degree-seeking program.
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Your coursework, taken or planned, supports a
demonstrated interest in HRM.
To achieve the purposes of the
Society there shall be no discrimination in individual
memberships or chapter affiliation because of race,
religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran's
status or sexual orientation.
For more information
SHRM Student Service
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3499
Phone: (703) 548-3440
Toll free: (800) 283-7476
Fax: (703) 739-0399
www.shrm.org/students/
Contact us
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