Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Student Society for Human Resource Management

Congratulations to the University of Illinois SSHRM!

- Top Ten Chapter, 1999-2000
- Superior Merit Award, 1998 and 2001-2007
- Host of the North Central Region HR Games on April 8-9, 2005

The Student Society for Human Resource Management was born from the belief that student and practitioner interaction would be mutually beneficial and would aid in the advancement of the field of human resources management. The student chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign was initiated to provide opportunities for students interested in the field of human resources management to go beyond the classroom and learn first-hand from business professionals.

Goals of SSHRM:

• To provide balanced, meaningful programs that broaden members' understanding of the human resource management field in the business and professional world.
• To establish and develop contacts with human resources professionals and other executives, managers and labor professionals, especially with members of the Central Illinois Human Resources Group.
• To increase our membership potential by drawing upon colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Commerce and Business Administration, Institute of Labor & Industrial Relations, and other potential membership sources.
• To foster personal contacts and the exchange of information between SSHRM members.
• To network and build strong ties with alumni to aid members in their job search.

Benefits of SSHRM membership:

• Chapter projects and activities related to the Human Resources field that will prepare you to enter the profession.
• Contact with the "real world" of Human Resources through participation with the local professional chapter.
• Information about the latest HR news and trends through presentations from Human Resource professionals.
• Networking with business leaders of today, as well as those of tomorrow.
• Who's Who in HR -- A Directory of SHRM's professional members, along with contact names and phone numbers of professional and student chapters.
• Invitation for all student members to submit a resume in the SHRM annual Resume Book. These books are made available to those professional members attending the National SHRM Conference.

Benefits of student membership in national SHRM:

• For $35, you get all of the advantages of full professional membership ($160).
• Graduating members can convert to professional membership for half the price ($80).
• Subscriptions to HRMagazine, HRNews, and "Echoes" (a student newsletter).
• SHRM Book Service--discounted prices on HR publications.
• Student members can request bibliographies on HR topics for research assistance.
• Student members can attend the national conference for a special rate ($100).
• Student members may qualify for scholarships or awards through SHRM.
• If you have any additional questions, please visit the national SHRM website at: www.shrm.org.

How to become a member of SSHRM:

• Contact Sean Glennon (glennon@uiuc.edu)
• Or contact SSHRM's advisor, Nell Madigan (nellm@uiuc.edu) at the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations, 504 East Armory, Champaign, IL 61820
• Or send a membership application with $20 dues (per semester) to the above address.
• You can pickup and drop off applications for either organization at LIR building (504 East Armory, Champaign, IL). Just go to the table next to stairs on the basement floor.

OFFICERS

Sean Glennon, Co-President (glennon@uiuc.edu)
Natasha Gibbons, Co-President (natasha.gibbons@yahoo.com)
Fatima Aziz, Co-VP of Programming (faziz@uiuc.edu)
Matt Crocker, Co-VP of Programming (matt.crocker4@gmail.com)
Crystal Martin, VP of External Affairs (cdmartin@uiuc.edu)
Brenda Lo, Treasurer (brendalo@uiuc.edu)
Lauren Brooks, HR Games Coach (lkbrook1@uiuc.edu)
Nicole Cleven, HR Games Coach (ncleven2@uiuc.edu)
Jackie Tate, HR Games Coach (jdtate@uiuc.edu)
Tara Bacon, Fund-raising Chair (tbacon2@uiuc.edu)
Beth Juiris, Communications Chair (juiris@uiuc.edu)
Mary Snyder, Volunteer Chair (msnyder5@uiuc.edu)