Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

What is FGCU-SHRM?

The FGCU Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (FGCU-SHRM) provides students interested in the management of employees within business organizations with an opportunity to network and learn from peers and practitioners as a group outside of the classroom. This professional student organization will be useful to anyone who wants to succeed as an employee, desires to be a future business manager, or seeks a career in the field of Human Resource Management. Our student chapter will be sponsored by the local professional chapter – the Human Resource Management Association of Southwest Florida. FGCU-SHRM will be one of over 300 student chapters located in the United States and Puerto Rico who are affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which represents the interests of over 70,000 members throughout the world.

FGCU-SHRM Chapter Objectives:

• To expand the professional horizons of our members through practical human resource experiences.
• The establishment of a network of peers and human resource practitioners.
• The development of valuable leadership and communication skills.

Chapter Activities

• Presentations by human resource professionals on cutting edge issues and practices.
• Company tours to see business practicesin operation.
• Workshops on key HRM topics.
• Shadow Days with local professionals.
• Internships
• Social peer and professional dinners and parties.
• Resume and interview preparation and critique with practicing professionals.
• Chapter monthly newsletter
• Subsidized attendance at SHRM’s state and national conferences.
• Conducting service projects in the Southwest Florida region.

How to Join

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in human resources and who meets the following eligibility requirements:

1. A student must be in good standing with the University.
2. All members must pay their annual dues.
3. All members must join at least one committee and participate in committee activities.
4. Members must make a good faith effort to attend at least 75% of meetings.

Meetings

Bi-monthly meeting dates and times will be determined by the FGCU-SHRM members. In addition, special company tours, parties, workshops, and seminars may be scheduled based on chapter member interest and agreement.

Our Committees

Program - The program committee is responsible for meetings and activities for our chapter. Responsibilities include assessing student topical interests, obtaining guest speakers, making meeting arrangements, and organizing the meeting.

Social - The social committee is responsible for sponsoring and planning all chapter social activities. This committee is responsible for enhancing member social skills and providing opportunities for peer, professional, and faculty interaction.

Membership - This committee is responsible for all affiliation related activities. Duties include attracting and approval of new members and maintaining the membership database.

Publicity - This committee is responsible for the distribution of all communications to chapter members and the University. Their responsibilities include preparing and mailing meeting announcements, posting notices, advertising activities.

Finance - This committee is responsible for all fund raising activities. Responsibilities include organizing fund raising events which provide funds for chapter business and social expenses.

For More Information

Contact the Chapter Advisor:

Dr. Jerry Schoenfeld
Office: Reed Hall, Room 110
Phone: (239) 590-7388
Email: gschoenf@fgcu.edu