SHRM Student Chapters in Nebraska
The Society for Human Resource Management Student Chapters in Nebraska play a pivotal role in Human Resources education. They provide an excellent mechanism for students concentrating on Human Resources and related disciplines to acquire practical knowledge about real-world situations.
Nebraska is a State with a varied business base, and it has a large agricultural business and a vibrant emerging corporate and finance sector. Human resources policies exist in the workplace and affect nearly everyone in business. Issues in employee rights and employer responsibilities occur in the context of organizations and enterprises.
Through the SHRM student chapters, students can learn workplace business processes and issues that affect workers today and in the foreseeable future. Through Student Chapters, there are opportunities to network on a local basis, meet with local business leader, and gain insights into business operations and the vital role of human resources in corporate management.
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
Bellevue College of Business has an extensive set of offerings in the field of human resources. The campus also has a student chapter of the SHRM, the SHRM- Bellevue University #5265. Designed to provide a foundation for management in a global business environment, the program also prepares students for the Professional in Human Resource (PHR) Certification examination.
The Management of Human Resources degree emphasizes human capital. It enables skillful human resource planning and analysis; the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity compliance; staffing and human resource development. It focuses on dynamic such as issues in compensation, competitive benefits, and labor-management relations.
Bellevue University offers the following human resources degrees: Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources, a graduate degree, Master of Science in Human Resources Strategic Management Degree, and a Doctorate in Human Capital Management (PHD). The MBA is a related degree since it offers a focus in human capital development and management. The Bachelor of Science in Management of Human Resources is available online, part-time, and in accelerated and cohort formats.
Contact
College of Business
R. Joe Dennis Learning Center
Bellevue University Main Campus
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
Toll Free: (800) 756-7920
Local: (402) 293-2000
Program Website
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
The Creighton Association for Human Resources is the student chapter of the SHRM. It is a campus organization, across all lines of enrollment, for students interested in the area of human resources. The activities and benefits include tours of local companies and opportunities to follow professionals at work. The program provides work environment experiences on interviewing, and writing effective résumés. It enables students to network with and contact prospective employers through the CAHR relationship with the Human Resource Association for the Midlands. CAHR members compete for professional HR certification exam scholarships.
Contact
Creighton University
Creighton Hall, 2nd Floor
Omaha, Nebraska 68178
Voice: (402) 280-2775
Dr. Todd Darnold, (402) 280-2887, todddarnold@creighton.edu.
Program Website
DOANE COLLEGE
The SHRM student chapter at Doane College is the Human Resource Club. This student chapter serves an valuable function by organizing informational activities to encourage education and achievement in the field of Human Resources Management. The Doane College Human Resource Club introduces students to workplace environments and issues in human capital management and labor relations. It provides in-depth learning opportunities through planned interactions with local corporate and government human resource practitioners. Affiliated with the Lincoln Human Resource Management Association, the club is an active student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The faculty advisor for the SHRM student chapter #5275 is Timothy Wiedman.
Contact
School of Arts and Sciences
1014 Boswell Avenue
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-8537
timothy.wiedman@doane.edu
Program Website
NEBRASKA METHODIST COLLEGE
The human resources program at Nebraska Methodist college consists of course offerings in human resources management, which are part of the BS in Healthcare Management and Master of Science in Health Promotion Management. Students focus on the critical role of human resources management in providing effective levels of service to patients. The programs prepare students for positions of leadership in various healthcare organizational structures.
There is an affiliated student chapter (#5411) of the Society for Human Resources Management at Nebraska Methodist College. These organizations have the capacity to add depth to the students experience by interactions with local human resources professionals, bringing in specialized information on human resources trends and issues, and creating networks for career development.
Contact
Nebraska Methodist College
The Josie Harper Campus
720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 354-7000
Program Website
NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
The University offers BS and BA degrees in Business Administration, which cover the basics and adds areas for concentration in human resources management. The student chapter of the SHRM at Nebraska Wesleyan College adds to the educational experience. It provides access to information concerning contemporary issues in labor- relations and human capital management. Chapter activities on campus bring information and real –workplace examples from local human resources managers. The SHRM provides excellent course preparation for the HR certification examination. The rate of success is significantly higher among students who use the SHRM preparatory course than those which do not.
Contact
Nebraska Wesleyan University
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68504-2794
lhughes@nebrwesleyan.edu
NWU Student Organizations
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – KEARNEY
The University of Nebraska-Kearney Collegiate Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is an active campus teaching organization. It brings real time business resources to students interested in pursuing careers in the field of human resources management. The student chapter convenes regular meetings and hosts events. The activities help students develop and expand managerial ideas and skills. Speakers from human resources positions in government and industry provide valuable insight and discussions on human resources issues and related management topics. For professional development, the chapter arranges meetings and tours on-site with leading local firms. Students who participate in the SHRM student chapter can create networks among student colleagues; make valuable connections with companies, and industry professional managers.
Contact
The Management Department
University of Nebraska at Kearney
905 West 25th Street,
Kearney, NE 68849
308-865-8441
Program Website
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – LINCOLN
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is open to all students without regard to major course of study. The Student Chapter provides valuable career expanding opportunities to learn about the Human Resources field. The Student Chapter of the SHRM advances education by networking with human resources professionals, participating and offering events and attending educational conferences. The Chapter works to enhance levels of knowledge and create workplace-based learning experiences. Members will have an opportunity to work on contemporary issues, in realistic settings, and gain confidence in analytical and problem-solving skills.
Contact
College of Business, CBA 214
1240 R Street
P.O. Box 880405
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0405, USA
Phone: (402) 472-9500
Program Website
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – OMAHA
The Human Resource Association at the University of Nebraska-Omaha is a student organization that expands education in the field of human resources. It offers a means for students to immerse in issues and concepts that will be vital to later career development and success. Through HRA, students can interact with industry leaders, and find opportunities for internships, jobs, and scholarships. They can obtain HR Certification Test preparation coursework and study materials. The mission of the University of Nebraska Omaha Human Resources Association is to promote students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of human resources management. It achieves these goals by encouraging and facilitating involvement in workplace learning situations, connections with local human resources professionals, and contemplating contemporary issues in labor relations and human capital development. Student-members learn to network effectively, maximize the benefits of professional contacts, and gain in-depth knowledge of the human resource management field. The faculty advisor for UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA – OMAHA student chapter #5141is Patricia Meglich, Ph.D., SPHR, Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, (402) 554-3332,pmeglich@unomaha.edu.
Contact
UNO Human Resource Association
College of Business Administration
6001 Dodge Street,
Omaha, NE 68182
402.554.2800
Association Facebook Page
WAYNE STATE COLLEGE
The student chapter Advisors are Dr. Patricia Arneson, GH 206F, 402-375-7255, paarnes1@wsc.edu; Dr. Cheryl Waddington, HA 211, 402-375-7403, chwaddi1@wsc.edu. Membership in the student chapter of the SHRM at Wayne State requires a major or minor in human resources, or an interest related to the field of human resources. Members pay dues to the student chapter and to the SHRM, a national professional organization. The SHRM student chapter is designed to promote professional growth among students interested in human resources; It uses events, practical activities, guest speakers, industry tours, and other Human Resources related projects.
Contact
WAYNE STATE COLLEGE #5264
Wayne State College
1111 Main St.
Wayne, NE 68787
(402)375-7208
WSC Clubs and Organizations
Many prominent careers have begun in Society for Human Resource Management student chapters in Nebraska. The networks of the Society for Human Resource Management’s Student Chapters provide valuable practical depth to the educational experience. These informal teaching groups are an important part of the student experience, both in school and afterwards in career development. Inspiration, friendships, inspiration and support can come from peer group educational societies. Its formal structure challenges students to organize and manage an organization. The resources include skill acquisition such as resume-writing, interview skills, clear communications, and a thorough understanding of the vital role of the employee relations process to achievement of an organization goals. These are some of the significant career enhancing benefits of Society for Human Resource Management student chapters in Nebraska.
