Being involved in organizations helps you meet other students with similar interests and provides opportunities to meet with faculty in informal settings. Prospective employers also look at your college activities to determine the leadership, problem solving, and management skills you have developed.

Ambassadors

• The College of Human Environmental Sciences Ambassadors Organization has members from five the departments and one school that comprise HES. Ambassadors serve as an extension of the Deans' offices to promote the College of HES at alumni and public functions, recruit prospective students and serve as a liaison between the students and the Deans' offices. Ambassadors are chosen by nomination from faculty and an interview. Other criteria include a 2.5 cumulative GPA, membership in at least one HES organization and a passion for service and recruitment.

Student Council (STUCO)

• All HES students are encouraged to join HES Student Council. In addition, a representative from each departmental organization and each class comprise the Student Council. Student Council promotes unity among the student body by sponsoring events such as a Faculty and Staff Coffee, service projects, service awards, the HES News Update and other social and philanthropic activities.

Student Environmental Design Association (SEDA)

• SEDA is open to all students in Environmental Design. The mission of SEDA is to encourage excellence in the practice of interior design, assist members to professionally serve the public, demonstrate the value of the profession and create a favorable environment for the practice of interior design. These goals are pursued through monthly meetings, including activities such as field trips, speakers and workshops. The student chapter has the benefit of being affiliated with the national organization thus providing access to scholarships. SEDA provides members with opportunities to interact with professionals and learn more about their prospective profession.

Association of Textile and Apparel Management (ATAM)

• At monthly meetings, ATAM hosts guest speakers from manufacturing, management, and retailing. These meetings provide opportunities for students to interact with professionals in their areas of potential career choices. Members meet professionals and other students during an annual field trip to Kansas City hosted by the Fashion Group of Kansas City. Not only does ATAM offer insights in apparel merchandising, marketing, and management, but it also provides valuable contacts with professionals and the potential for new friendships. Everyone is welcome, and current members of ATAM encourage others to join their organization. ATAM also serves as a service organization to the department, assisting with such things as recruiting activities and hosting industry related events.

Consumer Affairs and Personal Financial Management Association (CAPFMA)

• Objectives are to enhance professional competencies and insights, and to increase awareness of career opportunities. This is accomplished through presentations by and interactions with successful practicing professionals in business, government and not-for-profit associations. Goals are to develop leadership abilities, to gain experience in organization management and involvement, and to enjoy social interactions with students, colleagues, and faculty. All Personal Financial Planning students are encouraged to participate in CAPFMA.

Council of Student Social Workers (CSSW)

• CSSW is open to all students interested in Social Work. CSSW hosts many activities that are beneficial for Social Work students. Special speakers from various fields in Social Work provide insight about opportunites in Social Work. CSSW is also involved in working toward the betterment of the community, fundraising, and helping others learn the true meaning of Social Work.  The Council plans social events each semester to enhance communication between Social Work students and faculty.

Nutrition and Wellness Association (NWA)

• NWA is composed of enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students interested in Food Science and Human Nutrition and/or Physical Fitness. Monthly meetings promote positive interaction between students and faculty, provide opportunities to learn from guest speakers and to participate in adventurous field trips. NWA helps students explore the relationship between nutrition, wellness and health promotion.

Human Development and Family Studies Student Association (HDFSSA)

• HDFSSA is open to all students. Objectives are to promote fellowship among students, to provide a support network for those in HDFS, to explore career and job opportunities, and to provide services for the child development laboratory and/or community.

R.E.A.C.H. (Representing, Educating, and Advocating for Children’s Health)

• R.E.A.C.H. was created for students with a passion for helping children and families. As members of R.E.A.C.H., we are dedicated to Representing, Educating, and Advocating for Children’s Health.  Representing children’s health, as future professionals that plan to work with children and families, we want to make it our duty to be the voices for children and families who do not have the opportunity to speak on their own. We strive to Educate others on the importance of meeting not only children and families physical and medical needs met, but their psychological and emotional needs as well.  As students, we welcome and embrace every opportunity that may expand our knowledge and help us grow as future professionals that families and children can trust and depend on.  Advocating for children’s health, we are determined to share with others our passion for children and families and invite them to recognize the importance of children’s health.  Together we can make a difference.
  
  

Kappa Omicron NU (KON)

• Membership is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students with 3.5 GPA or above. Kappa Omicron Nu is a national honor society that promotes scholarship, graduate study, and research. The local chapter activities include professional projects and guest speakers. Topics relate to professionalism and research.

Phi Alpha

• This honorary society is for students seeking degrees in Social Work. The purpose is to provide a closer bond among Social Work students, promote humanitarian goals and ideals and foster high standards of scholarship and preparation for social workers. Eligible undergraduate students must have completed nine hours in required Social Work courses, be enrolled full time, have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and a 3.25 GPA in Social Work courses.

Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U)

• Phi U is a national professional organization for students who rank in the upper third of their class who have shown qualities of leadership and service. Members must have completed a minimum of forty credit hours with a 3.0 GPA.  The purposes are to recognize and encourage academic excellence, develop qualities of professioal and personal leadership, provide opportunities for service to the profession, and to encourage professional and personal commitment in order to advance Human Environmental Sciences and related areas. Monthly meetings include guest speakers, professional and service projects, Founder's Day activities, and fundraising events for scholarships.

Graduate Student Association (GSA)