SHRM Student Chapters in Arkansas
The Society for Human Resource management (SHRM) oversees seven student chapters in Arkansas. These chapters add a real world dimension to students’ business studies for a well-rounded education. The door is also opened for mentoring and net-working possibilities. Degrees in Human Resources are generally earned through a school’s College of Business (COB).
Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro and has a student population of about 14,000. Its northeastern setting is close to major hubs of Little Rock, St. Louis and Memphis.
Popularly called A-State, the school offers a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the program prepares students to function successfully in the world of business. COB courses include accounting, statistics and business, as well as those in human resource management. An internship is an option to complete the required credits.
SHRM chapter #5155 holds meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. Meetings are in the COB building from noon until 1:00 PM. Access to career planning resources and net-working with local HR professionals are two advantages of membership. The chapter sponsors running events and Etiquette dinners in addition to professional meetings.
Contact
Faye Cocchiara, Faculty Advisor
Phone: 870-680-8170
Office: College of Business, Room 410
eMail: fcocchiara@astate.edu
http://pso.astate.edu/shrm/contactus.php
Arkansas Tech University
Arkansas Tech has a student population of approximately 11,000. The local small town of Russellville increases its nearly 28,000 population by almost half when ATU is in session. ATU College of Business (CoB) partners with local business owners on a Business Advisory Council. The Council meets twice a year to develop policy to move the CoB forward.
ATU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Marketing prepares students for a career in Human Resources. The growing place of technology is stressed in the curriculum as well as management techniques and foundation principles for successful businesses. Ethics and critical evaluation of management problems are also objectives of the curriculum. Students also have the choice for a Master of Science in Business Administration.
The student SHRM chapter #5384 operates at ATU.
Contact
1605 N Coliseum Dr.
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-0237
Harding University
Harding University is a private Christian university in Searcy, the largest city in White County. Its motto accurately sums up the vision of its leaders and residents, “The city where thousands live as millions wish they could.”
Harding’s COBA is accredited by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management at Harding includes 41 credit hours in core business classes and 30 credit hours in required management courses. The accredited MBA program can be earned online, on campus or in combination at a pace decided by the individual student.
COBA’s affiliation with SHRM chapter #5032 helps to sponsor, among many activities, the Etiquette Dinner, seminars and cookouts. Faculty member, Mr. George Oliver, is the contact for Harding’s chapter. Campus newsletter, COBA Connections, keeps students updated and informed about upcoming events.
Contact
George H. Oliver
(501)279-4204
goliver@harding.edu
Henderson State University
Henderson State University is a small public university of approximately 3,500 students. This public liberal arts university is situated at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and adjacent to the Ouachita National Forest in the state’s southwestern corner. Many of the residents of Arkadelphia, the local city, are employed at the University. The Reynold’s Science Center houses a planetarium that features show on planets, comets and constellations for students and the public.
A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a concentration in management prepares students for a career in human resources. Required hours for graduation are evenly divided between general education, business and management requirements. All business programs are fully accredited (AACSB) including the MBA program. The MBA consists of 30 credit hours for a broad knowledge base needed to be successful in a business career.
SHRM Student Chapter #5405 operates at Henderson University and helps prepare students for a career in human resources.
Contact
Henderson State University
School of Business
1100 Henderson Street
Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999
Phone: (870) 230-5000
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an integral part of the state’s metropolitan capital city. The public university has 13,000 students enrolled, either part- or full-time. Its location in the capital city exposes students to state government relationships, increased internship opportunities and career net-working.
A Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) with an emphasis in Human Resource Management (HRM) immerses the student in areas of study in legal ethics and environments, reward systems, job design and recruitment improving employee production. Following the present trend, UALR offers the BBA online in addition to traditional classes. Graduate studies toward a Certificate in Management or MBA are further preparation for students in the field of Human Resources. The COB programs are accredited by AACSB.
Contacts in 2013 for the UALR SHRM chapter #5089 are John Hendon, faculty and Amanda Sweeney, student.
Contact
College of Business
Phone: 501.569.3356
Fax: 501.569.8898
Email:cobdean@ualr.edu
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas system. Its 25,000 students attend classes in a picturesque northwest location of the state. It is regularly ranked as one of the top public research universities in the nation with the Carnegie Foundation classifying it as having the “highest possible level of research.”
The Human Resource and Workforce Development degree is specifically set up for working individuals. Three years of work experience is a pre-requisite to enrollment in the program. The HRWD curriculum focuses on career development, increased employee production, employee evaluation and customer service. Online courses are available. The AACSB accredited school of business also offers master’s and doctorate degrees in Business Administration.
SHRM Student Chapter #5088 operates at University of Arkansas at Fayetville. Affiliated with SHRM and ARSHRM, members can apply for the SHRM and ARSHRM scholarships.
Contact
Dr. Don White
(479) 521-3254
dwhite@walton.uark.edu
Bill Dial, PHR
(479) 575-6211
bdial@uark.edu
University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas is a campus located in the central county of Faulkner. The town of Conway that encompasses UCA is also the county seat. The public university enrolls between 11,000 and 12,000 students. With three institutions of higher education located in Conway, it is known as the “City of Colleges.”
At UCA, a sampling of courses a student can expect when pursuing the BBA in Management degree for a career in Human Resources consists of Personnel/Human Resource Management, Compensation Administration, Employee Benefits and Advanced Organizational Behavior. The program is AACSB accredited, as is the MBA program.
UCA founded the SHRM chapter #5317 at its campus to assist business students in developing strong HR skills and relationships.
Contact
College of Business
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3106
FAX: (501) 450-5302
Universities in Arkansas offer a variety of environments to meet the needs of any student searching for just the right location to attend a high quality post-secondary learning institution. The convenience of online and the educational immersion of campus life are options that add up to an individualized choice whether the candidate seeks an undergraduate or advanced degree.
