The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awarded a 2020-21 Superior Merit Award designation to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh SHRM student chapter for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student members.
The SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on operations, chapter programming and professional development of members, support of the human resource profession and SHRM engagement.
“The members of our SHRM student chapters represent the next generation of HR leaders, and it’s critical to highlight the instrumental role they play in SHRM’s success,” said Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM president. “The hard work of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh shows the future of the profession is, indeed, in good hands. I applaud their accomplishments and ability to foster innovative programming, development and interest in HR as we navigate changing workplaces.”
SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to earn the award based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award cycle, the most recent one of which lasted from May 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021.
The UWO chapter members were particularly proud of their event this past spring entitled “Women at Work: Taking Organizations and Leadership to the Next Level.”
This virtual event included a panel of women who help to propel their organizations forward. These women have a variety of academic backgrounds (e.g., human resources, finance, marketing, political science, etc.) and a wealth of experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. This interactive session allowed the audience to learn about the panelists’ individual career paths, the impact they have made on their organizations, their experiences starting organizations, and their tips for those getting ready to start their careers.
The chapter anticipates hosting more great events this fall.
UWO SHRM is sponsored by the local Fox Valley and Oshkosh area chapters of SHRM.
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