The society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the leading voice of the human resource profession, represents the interest of more than 80,000 professional and student members from around the world. SHRM provides its membership with education and information services, conferences and seminars, government and media representation, and publications that equip human resource professionals for their roles as leaders and decision makers within their organizations. The Society is a founding member and Secretariat of the World Federation of Personnel Management Associations (WFPMA) which links human resource associations around the globe.
SHRM Mission Statement
Through the efforts of the committed volunteers and an empowered staff, be a recognized world leader in human resource management by:
Management of the affairs, business, and property of SHRM, as well as the long-range planning for the organization, is performed by the SHRM Board of Directors. Coordinating all SHRM services is the responsibility of the full-time of the full-time president and CEO appointed by the Board, and of the staff at the national office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The Society for Human Resource Management is the largest professional association in the U.S. devoted exclusively to the field of human resource management.
The Society is committed to the development of the human resource management (HRM) profession, and nowhere is that commitment more evident than in the student membership program.
The student program was created in 1965 to promote mutually beneficial interaction between HRM students and practitioners. SHRM membership offers student the opportunity to supplement their classroom education with real-world knowledge and hands-on experience.
Since the first chapter was chartered in 1965, the student program has continued to grow. The SHRM student membership program now includes more than 330 affiliated student chapters and more than 7000 student members.
Southern Utah University Student Chapter was initially formed in 1999. Lisa Jane Laird, a local professional member volunteered to start an student chapter in summer of 1999. Past professional members had tried, but had never had success with the faculty on campus. Southern Utah University is rather unique, having the departments of business, communication and psychology all offering classes to prepare students for various professions in HR. Lisa approached department heads Frain Pearson, John Groesbeck and John Ault and asked if they would mind if she started a student chapter and advised it. They all said they would support it, but did not have faculty to assign to it or assist at that current time. Lisa then tapped Shelly Lyman and Eric Batson to work with her. They were two students who had worked with Lisa in the past for HR internships. They advertised and announced an information meeting to form the club in October of 1999. They figured that if they had only 10 students come it would be a success; more than 30 showed up.
The following year Dr. Gerald Calvasina came to Southern Utah University to help the business department expand their HR courses. He took over the advisement of the club. His past experience as an advisor really showed. With a lot of work, the club was able to be nationally chartered Thursday, April 19, 2001. This chartering ceremony was held at the local professional chapter meeting.
Southern Utah University Student Chapter Bylaws and Mission Statement
Benefits of SHRM National Student Membership
Upon joining the Society, each student will receive twelve months of the following services:
HRMagazine - A monthly full color magazine containing in-depth articles on HR related subjects.
HR News - A monthly award-winning newspaper which highlights the latest trends in the human resource field and tracks the "hot" legislative issues.
Echoes - A special newsletter for student members, published four times per year. Echoes shares successful ideas from other student chapters across the country, and provides helpful job search and chapter management hints.
SHRM Book Services - Special member discounts are offered on a variety of HRM/business management publications. The book service publications catalog is published periodically in HR News and is available upon request.
National Conference - The Annual Conference and Exposition, sponsored by SHRM each summer, attracts over 12,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors. National student members may attend the conference at special discounted student rates. A one-day student conference and all professional sessions are included in the registration fee.
Scholarships and Awards - The SHRM Foundation sponsors four student awards and four scholarships for outstanding achievement or research annually.
Bibliography Service - The SHRM Information Center will prepare bibliographies on specific HRM topics free of charge for national student members. Call 1-800-283-SHRM and have your membership ID number ready.
SHRM Fast-Facts - Fax-on-demand system that allows you to get research information with a touch-tone phone call and a fax number. Call 1-800-283-SHRM to request a document.
SHRM Online - An SHRM web site (http://www.shrm.org) featuring a variety of HR information, such as legal updates, HR News Online, and the SHRM Member Directory Online, for use in your class work and research. A special student areas (http://www.shrm.org/students) includes a chapter resource center, job search hints, and a complete listing of student chapters nationwide.
Membership Conversion - Upon graduation, convert your SHRM membership to full professional status for only half the regular professional dues rate.
The Institute for International Human Resources (IIHR) - Students interested in global human resources may join as both national international (IIHR) members. For additional dues of $20, students receive the bi-monthly "International HR Update" newsletter, the International HRM Reference Guide, and access to a network of international HR professionals.
Benefits of Student Chapter Membership
Resources for Student Chapter Leaders
Merit Award Program - Chapters are recognized annually for outstanding activities and programming in four broad areas. In the fall a Merit Award application is sent to each chapter to be used as a planning tool throughout the year. In the spring, the application is completed by listing chapter activities in the appropriate categories and assigning a point value to each. All active chapters that accumulate the required number of points are awarded either a Merit or Superior Merit Award.
Student Chapter Operations Manual - This how-to guide will tell you everything you need to know about running an SHRM student chapter, including how to work with your local HR professionals, how to organize chapter activities, and how to plan successful fundraising events. This manual will be sent to your chapter advisor with other supplies once SHRM is notified of your chartering date.
SHRM Student Chapter Idea Book - A collection of actual program ideas used successfully by SHRM student chapters. This Idea Book provides outlines, samples, and models to use in developing your own creative chapter programming. Sent to each chapter with chartering materials, and available upon request.
Organizing an Internship Program booklet - This booklet explains how to set up an internship program at your school. Note: this is not a list of available internships. Available upon request.
To join the Society, complete the current student membership application and return it with payment to the national office. Allow 4-6 weeks to begin receiving services. Please contact the officers of the chapter to assistance.
Membership Eligibility
Student Dues
Student dues are $35.00 for national student membership. Students may join in a month of the year and they will receive a full twelve months of service from the time their application is processed.
