Valdosta State University has earned the 2015-2016 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Superior Merit Student Chapter Award.

2017 Mar 27

Valdosta State University has earned the 2015-2016 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Superior Merit Student Chapter Award.

Rebekah Harper of Tifton, Georgia, is a member of this organization.

VSU's chapter of SHRM completed a number of activities to earn the award. The chapter sent its president to the annual SHRM conference in Washington, D.C., hosted a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings to fund HR workshops, sponsored a networking meeting for local HR professionals and students, participated in Relay for Life, and hosted a professional speaker series open to all students and community members in the HR field.

"This is a great achievement for the chapter," said Rebecca Murphy, associate director of Human Resources for Employee Development and chapter advisor. "It requires much dedication and programming for chapter members, along with providing campus and community opportunities. I am very proud of our officer team."

SHRM is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at VSU with an interest in human resources, public administration, business, organizational development, communication, industrial-organizational psychology, and leadership.

The award was presented by the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR professional society. The organization is represented by 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. SHRM's vision is to be a "preeminent and globally recognized authority whose leadership, perspective, resources and expertise are sought and utilized to address the most pressing, current and emerging human resource management issues."

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https://www.facebook.com/vsushrm
http://blog.valdosta.edu/shrm/
https://www.shrm.org/

About Valdosta State University:

Valdosta State University is a comprehensive university characterized by outstanding instruction, a wide range of student life opportunities, and a close connection to the community. Established in 1906, the institution's mission is to prepare students to meet global opportunities and challenges through excellence in teaching and learning; to expand the boundaries of current knowledge and explore the practical applications of that knowledge through excellence in scholarship and creative endeavors; and to promote the economic, cultural, and educational progress of the community and region through excellence in service outreach.

Valdosta State University seeks to accomplish this mission in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment marked by a respect for diverse abilities, backgrounds, and contributions by all members of the university community.