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The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the nation's largest professional organization for human resource managers. There are over 150,000 members worldwide.

Chapter Facts:

  • ETSU's student SHRM chapter is sponsored by the Northeast Tennessee Professional Chapter of SHRM.
  • ETSU's chapter has won six consecutive Superior Merit Awards from the National Organization making it one of the top student chapters in the nation.
  • ETSU's chapter was ranked number one in the nation in 1999-2000.

  • Each year, our chapter organizes meeting for the professional chapter, takes plant tours, hosts workshops and seminars on campus, and tries to have a little fun.

Membership Information:

  • Membership dues are $55.00 annually for both student chapter membership and national membership.

  • Membership forms are available at our meetings, at my office (120 Sam Wilson Hall), or in the pamphlet rack by the Sam Wilson elevator on the second floor.

  • There is no GPA requirement or requirement that you be an HR major...only that you are interested in our activities.

  • There is no requirement that you attend activities, although attendance has many benefits.

Membership Benefits:

  • You will receive the SHRM monthly magazine which contains valuable information.  It is the primary source for HR professionals.

  • You will have access to the SHRM national website, www.shrm.org, which contains lots of helpful information including a literature search function that comes in handy when researching and writing papers for classes.

  • You can get discounted rates at conferences, workshops, and seminars.  Sometimes they're even free to student members!

  • You can take the Human Resource Certification Institute Exam (which is much like the CPA exam for accounting majors) at a discounted rate.  This certification is very helpful in finding a job especially if you have little experience.

  • You are invited to attend the Northeast Tennessee SHRM professional chapter's monthly meetings which can provide valuable networking opportunities.

  • You are invited to attend several plant tours through the year.  Past tours have include AFG glass, Eastman, ADmat, Siemens, and Plusmark.  These tours give students real world examples of topics discussed in classes.

  • And, many others!