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Society for Human Resource Management
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the largest professional association in the world devoted exclusively to human resource management and is comprised of HR professionals, academics and business leaders. The Southeastern Louisiana University SHRM chapter is one of over 300 student chapters nationwide and is sponsored by the Northshore Region Human Resource Association.
For more information, please visit: selushrm.weebly.com
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lisa Brady Symmes
Become acquainted with the field of human resources and discover available opportunities in order to become a successful HR professional. As a career-focused organization, we hope you’ll enjoy our speakers, activities, and events.
SHRM at Southeastern Louisiana University is intended to allow those students interested in the field of human resource management to go beyond the classroom and interact with human resource personnel and industrial relations professionals. Students are afforded a unique opportunity to interact with the real world of HR through guest speakers, shadow programs and internships. When you join SHRM, you get access to all previously mentioned plus opportunities to network with HR professionals from every sector, every industry, and even every country in the world.
Additionally, the national SHRM foundation offers competitive graduate and undergraduate scholarships, as well as numerous student awards for chapter members who are HR majors. Eligible students may also sit for the Human Resource Certification Institute’s basic examination and be certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) upon successful completion of the exam and after gaining the requisite work experience.
Mission Statement
Our mission at the Southeastern Louisiana University SHRM student chapter is to provide professional and educational opportunities for our members. We will strive for excellence by providing our members with knowledge and networking opportunities, which will help them succeed in their future HR careers. We aim to establish ourselves as a nationally recognized, top-ranked SHRM student chapter.
Not a Member?
Become a member of one of the largest professional associations in the world devoted exclusively to human resource management by emailing [email protected].
A special thanks to:
- Dr. Carl Phillips, Founding Chapter Advisor
- Dr. Antoinette Phillips, Dean of the College of Business
- Dr. Russell Mckenzie, Department Head of Management & Business Administration
External Links & Resources
- Join SHRM as a Student Member
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Department of Management Internship Program
- Mentorship application site
- Assurance of Learning Exam
Other SHRM Chapters
- Northshore Society for Human Resource Management (NorthshoreSHRM)
- Baton Rouge SHRM Chapter
- New Orleans SHRM Chapter
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Faculty Advisors: Dr. Scott Burns and Dr. Linan Peng