WGU SHRM virtual student chapter.
You won't want to miss out on SHRM opportunities!
Are you taking full advantage of your opportunities in the WGU College of Business?
If you're pursuing a WGU business degree, the Society for Human Resource Management is a great place to make connections and get opportunities.
As a future business leader, SHRM membership will help you stay informed on innovative and forward-thinking practices surrounding today’s global workforce. You can benefit from SHRM membership with educational events and webinars, guest speakers, networking opportunities, resume building opportunities, connections to other WGU students in business, and much more!
As a member of the world’s largest HR association, your affiliation with SHRM gives you access to incredible resources. Whether you are already a HR or business professional or planning on becoming one, SHRM offers various tools to aid you on your career path, such as:
- The Competency Self-Assessment (CSA) to help you identify your strengths and places where further development is needed.
- The Development Activity Wizard and Competency Development Plan, where you receive personalized instruction to aid you in your goal of becoming an HR expert.
Your SHRM Student Membership will give you access to a wide array of valuable resources covering HR- and business-related topics, including:
- Weekly SHRM-hosted webcasts
- Discounts on SHRM-sponsored resources comprised of seminars, conferences, certification prep, books, and more.
- Subscription to HR Magazine and SHRM e-newsletters.
- Regular updates on changes in U.S., state, and local compliance regulations.
- Membership in the SHRM Connect Community.
- Collaborate with seasoned HR professionals.
- Work towards achieving the distinction of the SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award.
- Network on LinkedIn with fellow WGU SHRM virtual student chapter members, as well as the members of 250 other SHRM student chapters across the country.
- By chartering the WGU SHRM virtual student chapter, develop highly marketable leadership skills.
- Increase your business and HR knowledge by participating in WGU SHRM virtual student chapter webinars and events.
- Make your WGU degree even more affordable by applying for the WGU SHRM Leadership Scholarship, valued at up to $2,000.
WGU had its official live virtual student chapter launch on June 24. If you missed it, don't worry! You can watch it now.
Upcoming Educational Events for 2020
Jan. 24, 12-1 pm MST, WGU Program Mentors Teresa Cross, Karen Toney Brown, April Kinchen, Donnis McPhaul, and Dolores Grady, present "Everything You Wanted to Know About HR Functions…Condensed!".
Feb. 5, 12-1 pm MST, Hilary Simon, Senior. Social & Emotional Learning Analyst at WGU presents an SEL Overview.
Feb. 12, 12-1 pm MST, WGU Program Architect Racheal Killian presents SEL-Self-Awareness and Self-Management.
Feb. 19, 12-1 pm MST, Joseph Cervantes, WGU SEL Specialist, presents "SEL - Interpersonal Communication, Executive Function, and Social Awareness".
March 7, all day and in-person, Dr. Ashley Dugger of the WGU SHRM Chapter's Community Service Day presents Community Volunteer Projects for the Chapter!
March 11, 12-1 pm MST, WGU Program Mentor April Kinchen presents "HR Department of 1".
Past Events
January 6th: Jeff Baird, Speaker, Trainer, Manager of Data and Integration Services at doTERRA, IT Career Hacking, & Like Abilities—"Using Body Language to Create Influence and Trust".
Archived 2019 Events
Jared Olsen from Motivosity – “Disruptive Leadership Trends”
Sandra Willet from WGU – “Connecting Bridges: Diversity and Inclusion”
Dr. Nicole Whitehead from Auburn University – “Employment Law and Compliance”
Dr. Sunil Ramlall from WGU – “Strategic Training and Development”
Demetrius Norman from SHRM – “Preparing for the SHRM-CP and Student Eligibility”
Scott Ferrin from SHRM - “Benefits of Joining a SHRM Student Chapter”
Join the WGU SHRM virtual student chapter today.
In order to join the WGU SHRM virtual student chapter , you'll need to currently be enrolled at WGU and be a SHRM Student Member. If you have a current SHRM professional membership, you would need to change to a student membership in order to join the chapter. If you have questions or concerns about switching from a professional membership to a student membership, you can speak with a SHRM representative at 1.800.283.7476. The WGU SHRM virtual student chapter number is #5772.
SHRM 2019 Conference Panel Conversations
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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Workplace
Breaking Down Mental Health Stigmas
Student executive committee members.
Tish Barksdale, President
Tish Barksdale is a full-time student at WGU, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. Her previous professional experience includes clerical and information technology work. Tish is currently the president of the newly launched WGU SHRM virtual student chapter. She was born and raised in South Louisiana but has been living Texas since 2001. She is the proud mom of two amazing boys.
Autumn Williams, VP
Autumn Williams graduated in 2018 from Western Governors University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business-Human Resource Management, and is currently working on her M.S. Degree in Management and Leadership at WGU. She began her career in healthcare while she was still a student at Lander Valley High School, where she immediately realized that she had found her passion. Autumn recently joined Aspen Mountain Medical Center in Rock Springs, Wyoming as the Human Resources Manager.
Fred Naimy, Treasurer
Fred Naimy is currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management. Fred grew up in Walla Walla, WA; he managed and expanded his family’s furniture stores for 18 years. Fred then moved to Florida where he started his career with the YMCA, moving from a personal trainer to president of operations. Eleven years with the YMCA gave Fred the opportunity to move around the country. Fred has been married for 14 years to his wife Janice and they have a 5-year-old yellow lab, Sunny.
Amber Levie, Secretary
Amber Levie is a recent graduate from WGU with a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management. She has been a part of the workforce for more than 20 years with varied experience in people management, training and development, customer account management, customer service, sales and marketing. Amber has also owned her own business for four years. Since graduation, she has taken a position with a nationwide staffing agency.
Faculty advisors.
Ashley Dugger, Primary Faculty Advisor
Ashley Dugger started her career in higher education over 13 years ago in admissions/enrollment management. She has focused her professional career in operational leadership and human resources management, and holds a Doctorate of Business Administration, as well as her SHRM-CP certification. She joined WGU as the Program Chair for the HR Management degree in February of 2019.
Sunil Ramlall
Sunil Ramlall has a Ph.D. and M.Ed. in HRD from the University of Minnesota and an MBA and BA in HRM from the University of St. Thomas. Prior to joining the HR faculty at WGU, Dr. Ramlall was a full-time faculty member at the University of St. Thomas and Minnesota State University, Mankato. He currently has 32 scholarly journal articles published in various academic journals. Prior to academia, Dr. Ramlall worked in various HR capacities at Target Corporation, Carlson Companies, University of Minnesota, and Northwest Airlines.
Patti Phillips
As a licensed attorney in the state of Florida for 20 years, and more than 15 years of experience in higher education, Patti Phillips enjoys empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle human resource and legal issues. Patti Phillips receieved her JD at Stetson University College of Law and went on to teach law at several other universities. Patti joined the WGU faculty in 2014.
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