Student SHRM chapter receives annual Outstanding Chapter Award

Liberty University’s Society for Human Resource Management student chapter has received a 2022-23 Outstanding Student Chapter Award 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 resources profession, and SHRM engagement.

As the largest HR organization, boasting over 300,000 members across the globe, SHRM provides professional development opportunities for the HR workforce in all career stages. Liberty’s chapter is one of 10 college chapters in Virginia.

“SHRM student chapter members embody the upcoming cohort of HR trailblazers, and it’s vital to highlight their achievements,” said Michael P. Aitken, SHRM chief membership officer. “The dedication displayed by Liberty University underscores that the future of the profession is in good hands. I commend their achievements and their adeptness in cultivating inventive initiatives, growth, and enthusiasm for HR, especially as we steer through evolving work landscapes.”

SHRM student chapter awards are based on the number of activities they complete during the merit award cycle; the most recent cycle was May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023. Liberty’s participation included providing various resources such as job descriptions and employee handbooks for a for profit and a non-profit organization, volunteering at Miriam’s House and the National Center for Healthy Veterans, and hosting career planning workshops in which they provide résumé and LinkedIn assistance as well as facilitate mock interviews and elevator pitches.

“The Liberty University Society for Human Resource Management Chapter builds relationships with the community, prepares students to be career ready, and actively gains knowledge in Human Resource Management topics and a knowledge of Christ to serve in a deeper capacity in the workplace,” said Dr. Tammy Brown, faculty advisor and associate professor of business and human resources.