THE ACCOUNTING SOCIETY is an organization devoted to developing students
for careers in accounting. It's objectives include enhancement of
student leadership potential and professional and academic excellence.
Members participate in a variety of volunteer and service activities
at VCU and in the community. Practicing CPAs and other accounting
professionals from the Richmond area participate in many of these
activities. Membership in The Accounting Society is open to all accounting
majors. The faculty advisor for is Dr.
Roxanne Spindle.
The AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION at VCU, is the student chapter of the national AMA organization for marketing professionals. The organization offers students the opportunity to obtain practical experience in marketing through university, civic, and professional projects. Marketing professionals are invited to chapter meetings to discuss current practices and to provide career information. Members participate in the International Collegiate Conference and competition. The faculty advisor is Dr. Frank Franzak.
The ASSOCIATION
OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS (AITP) is a national
organization of professionals in the information systems field. The
VCU student chapter fosters career growth through regular meetings,
workshops, and educational seminars. Meetings feature information
systems professionals speaking on such topics as new technologies,
information systems management issues, and careers in information
systems. The professional Richmond chapter of AITP sponsors the student
chapter at VCU, and student members may participate in Richmond chapter
activities. Membership is open to all students interested in careers
in information systems or related areas. The faculty advisor is Mr.
Jeff May.
BETA
ALPHA PSI is an international honors organization. The Epsilon Zeta Chapter
of Beta Alpha Psi at VCU has performed outstandingly over the years and has been
granted 30 consecutive years of “superior” chapter status by the National Office.
Our VCU chapter has 35-45 student members each year. The chapter holds ten
professional meetings with guest speakers who discussed topics relevant to all aspects of
accounting and application of technology in business. Epsilon Zeta also has two
luncheons where members are initiated and alumni and other professional gathered to
visit with members and faculty. There are socials throughout the year and various
community service projects in which the members participate. The faculty advisor for is Dr.
Roxanne Spindle.
BETA GAMMA SIGMA encourages and honors high
academic achievement and personal excellence in the study and practice
of business. Membership is the highest national recognition that
can
be bestowed upon a student in a business school accredited by the
American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. To be eligible
for membership, a student must rank in the upper 7 percent of the
junior class or upper 10 percent of the senior class. The faculty
advisor is Dr. Charles M. Byles
BLACK
DATA PROCESSING ASSOCIATES exists to promote the professional
development of all students, especially minorities, in the field of
information technology through interaction with industry professionals,
area businesses and community outreach.
DELTA EPSILON CHI is a college division of DECA. It is an international association of students studying management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality, and marketing sales and service. Delta Epsilon Chi connects students with an expanded network of people who share similar interests. Through DECA students have the chance to travel, meet life-long friends, network with business and industry professionals, as well as receive awards and recognition through state and national competition. DECA provides a natural outlet for leadership, competition, career development and community service. The faculty advisor is Donna Reamy.
DELTA
SIGMA PI is a professional fraternity that contributes to
the development of students in all disciplines of business. Members
participate in
a variety of professional and service activities. Leaders from the
business community are invited to speak at chapter meetings. Several
plant tours and site visits are arranged each semester. Membership
is by invitation to all business students who have demonstrated an
interest in active participation in chapter activities. The faculty
advisor is Ms. Linda Pontius.
The FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION is
an international organization of finance professionals, mainly in
academic organizations. The student chapters are affiliates. Each chapter
has a program of activities during the academic year including speakers,
field trips, working trips, a phone-a-thon to raise funds, and other
projects. For the 2001-2002 academic year, this chapter was recognized
as a "Superior Chapter," a distinction shared with only
seventeen other chapters out of over 200 chapters in the world.
The faculty advisor is
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA-- The purpose of FBLA-PBL is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Phi Beta Lambda is the collegiate division of the nationaol association. The local FBLA-PBL chapter offers its members scholarships, networking, competitive conferences, socials, guest speakers from both VCU and local businesses. The faculty advisor is Maureen Carley.
GAMMA IOTA SIGMA is a national fraternity organized
to promote and encourage interest in insurance, risk management,
financial planning, employee benefits, safety and other related
professions.
The fraternity facilitates the interaction and cooperation between
professionals and students through social activities, professional
breakfast and luncheon meetings and other exciting and informative
events. Students have opportunities for thousands of dollars
in local and national scholarship awards and trips to national
conferences.
The chapter is open to students in all majors. Website
link.
The faculty advisor is Deborah
Little.
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS is an organization that promotes and develops the professional skills of members, encourages and assists minority students in entering the business profession, and provides opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibility. The professional Richmond chapter of NABA sponsors the student chapter at VCU; student members may participate in activities with both the Richmond chapter as well as the national organization. Membership is open to all students interested in careers in business. The faculty advisor is Dr. Annie Stith-Willis.
RHO EPSILON is the national fraternity for individuals
interested in the real estate profession. The local chapter, selected
twice as the outstanding chapter in the United States, promotes communication
between real estate professionals and students through chapter meetings,
speaker programs, and involvement in real estate projects. The chapter
annually makes awards for outstanding residential community and commercial
development in the Richmond area. Membership in Rho Epsilon is open
to all students who are currently enrolled in or have completed at
least one real estate course at VCU. The faculty advisor is
Dr. Brent Smith.
The SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT (SAM)
is a professional organization that expands and enhances the management
skills of members. The VCU chapter offers monthly meetings, professional
contacts, guest speakers, social events, and conferences. SAM is a
business organization that is open to all VCU Students. The faculty
advisor is Dr.
Ibrahim Kurtulus.
The SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (SHRM)
acquaints students with the work of professionals in human resource
management. Each month SHRM provides activities designed to relate
classroom experience to the business world. The student chapter of
SHRM is supported by a 500 member local chapter that is comprised
of human resource professionals in the Richmond area. As a national
organization, SHRM represents the largest professional association
to date. Membership is open to all students who demonstrate interest
in human resource management. the faculty advisor is Dr.
Marianne Miller.
The STUDENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE consists
of the presidents of all business student organizations. This committee
serves in an advisory capacity to the dean's office.
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