Getting Started

The Student Human Resources Club was formed on February 27, 2008. Any Washburn student may join this club. Why join SHRC? This club can help you learn more about human resource management, by joining you will give yourself opportunities to develop a network that will help you find internships and jobs. By joining you will also give yourself access to a wide variety of resources that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Topeka Local Chapter of SHRM (Local Chapter #0428) have available. Perhaps you need research opportunities. Human Resources is the hub of many academic disciplines. The spokes of the HR wheel include law, sociology, psychology, operations management, and finance. Human Resources is a laboratory where theories from the social sciences, law, and business studies can be tested and refined. Whatever your major, we urge you to attend an SHRC meeting!

Our Officers
President: Matt Howell matthew.howell@washburn.edu Major: Management	Vice President: Michael Hancock michael.hancock@washburn.edu Major: Management/Marketing

Treasurer: Matt Freyler matthew.freyler@washburn.edu Major: Management/Finance	Secretary: Les Coover leslie.coover@washburn.edu Major: Management

SHRC Constitution

Article I
The name of the organization shall be Student Human Resource Club (SHRC)

Article II
It shall be the purpose of Student Human Resource Club to gain knowledge of human resources, to grow skills, promote teamwork, and build networks.

Article III

Section A: To maintain registration of this organization, we agree to the following regulations:

1. Abide by the established policies of the University, Board of Regents and the State of Kansas prohibiting discrimination in membership.
2. Abide by all University policies, campus regulations, federal, state and local laws.
3. Maintain an advisor who is at least a ¾ (three-quarter) time member of the WU faculty, staff or administration.
4. Maintain a current copy of this constitution on file in the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life.
5. Maintain a current listing of officers, and members on file in the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life.

Section B:: Membership is open to any enrolled University student who:

1. shows an active interest in Human Resource Management
2. expand their knowledge of Human Resource Management
3. wishes to increase their involvement in the local business community

Section C: Dues and collection procedures:

1. The fiscal year of the organization shall be from 01/22 to 12/15. The amount of annual dues shall be determined each year by N/A.
2. Dues shall not exceed $ N/A per year.
3. The disbursement of dues shall not be based on race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin.

Article IV (Voting)

Section A: A quorum will be two thirds of total membership

Section B: Each member in good standing may vote.

Section C: Proxy voting is allowed by the following process: petition to executive board.

Article V (Officers)

Section A: Student Human Resource Club shall have a President, Vice President, Secretary and/or Treasurer, Advisor. These officers comprise the Executive Committee or Board.

Section B: All officers must be members of Student Human Resource Club.

Section C: The term of office shall be from 1/22 to 5/10.

Section D: Election of officers shall be held each September annually. At least two weeks notice shall be given before the election meeting. Nominations shall be initiated from the floor and elections done by a ballot. The person receiving majority vote will be elected.

Section E: Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Any officer removed may appeal to the general membership. Said officer shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval of the members.

Section F: Any vacancy that may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the president pending ratification at the next group business meeting.

Article VI
* This is only one possible way to organize duties; you may consider a different division of labor for your officers.

Section A: President

1. The president shall be the chief executive officer
2. The president shall appoint all committee chairpersons
3. The president, with approval of the executive board, directs the budget
4. Vacancies in offices will be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the general membership.

Section B: Vice President

1. The vice president shall be the parliamentarian for the organization.
2. The vice president shall assume the duties of the president should the office become vacant, or in the absence of the president.
3. The vice president will keep and have available current copies of the constitution and bylaws.
4. The vice president will be responsible for scheduling programs.
5. The vice president will be responsible for public announcements

Section C: Secretary

1. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings and the meetings of the executive board.
2. The secretary will provide a copy of the minutes for each officer and keep a master file.
3. The secretary shall maintain a complete and accurate account of attendance and membership status.

Section D: Treasurer

1. The treasurer shall keep a current record of all financial transactions.
2. The treasurer shall develop quarterly reports containing a list of all receipts and disbursements and distribute them among the membership.
3. The treasurer will be responsible fur checking the accuracy of all bills and invoices and paying them correctly and on time.
4. The treasurer will perform other duties as directed by the president.

Section E: Advisor

1. The advisor shall assist the group in their execution of roles and responsibilities.
2. The advisor shall provide feedback to the organization regarding its operation and functioning.
3. The advisor shall serve as a resource.
4. The advisor should provide advice upon request, and also should share knowledge, expertise and experience with the group.
5. The advisor will be a non-voting member of the organization.

Article VII

Section A: The following committees (other than Executive Board) shall be appointed by the President subject to ratification by the organization during a regular business meeting.

1. N/A

Section B: The duties of the standing committees shall include: N/A

Article VIII

Section A: The times for regularly scheduled meetings shall be Bi-monthly (every other) Monday night at 7:00 p.m.

Section B: At least seven days notice shall be given for each regular business meeting.

Section C: Special or emergency meetings may be called with no less than 24 hours notice by the Executive Board.

Section D: The meetings shall include a quorum, order of business and disposition of the minutes.

Article IX:

Section A: Robert’s Rules of Order Revised shall be followed by the organization in all cases involving parliamentary procedure when it does not conflict with the constitution.

Section B: The rules may be suspended by two-thirds vote of the present membership.

What is SHRM?

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. SHRM (www.shrm.org) has over 560 affiliates all over the world, and has several affiliates in our region. Some of the resources that SHRM makes available are:

• Recruiting materials (membership applications, brochures, posters, and other information are sent automatically to affiliated student chapters each spring and fall)

• Internship guidebook

• HR-related chapter projects and activities that will help you prepare for the profession

• Merit awards

• Chapter rosters

SHRM Opportunities

SHRM is a great opportunity to:

• Develop your leadership and teamwork skills through the experience of chartering a new organization on our campus

• Network with business leaders and make the contacts that help you manage your career effectively

• Experience the "real world" of human resources through interactions with HR practitioners

• Gain national recognition for the Student Human Resources Club (SHRC)

• Join a network of over 240 student chapters and 500 professional chapters nationwide

• Receive supplies and resources free of charge that will guide you in managing your chapter and in organizing programs for your chapter members

• Act as the primary interface between the student chapter, Washburn University, and SHRM