Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management. Representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries, the Society serves the needs of HR professionals and advances the interests of the HR profession. Founded in 1948, SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China and India.

Information Resources

HR Magazine. Twelve monthly digital issues of SHRM's award-winning magazine, featuring in-depth articles on human resource management.
HR Week. Weekly e-bulletin highlighting critical HR issues.
Networking Opportunities
Annual Regional and National Conference. The Meredith SHRM Chapter particpates in the Regional Case Competition each year.
Raleigh Wake HR Management Association. The local professional HR association supports the Meredith SHRM Chapter with mentors, speakers, and monetary support.

Programs

Monthly programs focusing on development and education for HR students.
Practice interviews
Partnership with the Career Center on specific areas

Other Benefits
Membership card. An official SHRM membership card including your membership number which allows you to
access your membership services.
Scholarships

      The local HR group (Raleigh Wake HR Management Association)

                 -- $500 scholarships

       The NC State SHRM Council

                  --Two $1,000 scholarships

       The SHRM Foundation

                   --10 Undergraduate Awards at $2,500 each

Officers for 2013-2014
President: Karla Martinez
VP-Community Services: Lenelle Welch
VP-Publicity: Alexie Mina
VP-Programs: Katie Bowling
VP-Membership: Sydney Maxwell
Treasurer: Kaltrina Fana

Meredith College SHRM was selected as one of the Outstanding Student Chapters for the 2011-12 academic year. Of the 475+ student chapters, only ten were selected to receive this honor. The chapter was selected based on the activities and events listed in the Merit Award application that is submitted by student chapters each year. The Student Programs team reviewed dozens of applications and based its selection on excellence in the following areas: compliance with SHRM bylaws, fundraising efforts, educational events, volunteerism, professional development, internships, mentorships, newsletters and external communications, social media programs, legislative advocacy, support of the SHRM foundation and participation in seminars or conferences.

As an Outstanding Student Chapter, the chapter was recognized during an awards ceremony at the 2012 Annual Student Conference in Atlanta on June 23, 2012 and received a plaque in honor of the achievement.


Jenny Hill was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) on April 17. Jenny is pictured with Teri Harrell, 2012 President of RWHRMA.		Allison May, Kristin Stewart, Kathleen Garrison, Jenny Hill, Ashley Irvin, Sarah Farrell-Buchanan and SHRM advisor, Ms. Kristy Dixon, traveled to Clemson University on March 23-24 to participate in the 2012 SHRM Southeast Regional Case Competition. This year’s case was about flextime and telecommuting decision making. Each team had four hours to prepare written and oral presentations, after which they were given 15 minutes to make an oral presentation to a panel of judges.


In March, 2011, Meredith students (Margo Alfieri, Kristin Stewart, Carver Morrow, and Ashley Irvin) won 1st place in the Southeast Regional SHRM Case Competition at Clemson University. These students were awarded conference registration to the National SHRM Conference in Las Vegas.		Ashley Irvin was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the NC State SHRM Council in September, 2011.