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    Alpha Iota Sigma

    The purpose of the Alpha Iota Sigma Honor Society is to promote the benefits of interdisciplinary work;

    • provide a forum to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty, and community members;
    • investigate and encourage methods of interdisciplinary learning;
    • enhance understanding and application of interdisciplinary knowledge among the general public;
    • create a sense of community among interdisciplinary students and graduates of interdisciplinary programs.
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    • Interdisciplinary Learning
  • Registered Student Organization

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance

    Gender and Sexualities Alliance

    The Gender and Sexualities Alliance is committed to promoting a welcoming climate for sexual minority students (i.e., Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender) and non-sexual-minority students who are interested in working together to achieve a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ population (including queer, questioning, intersex, allies, asexual, and pansexual individuals). It strives to enhance training and research in LGBTQ+ counseling and psychotherapy. Work with students focuses on leadership development and activism that prioritizes building alliances not only across sexual orientation and gender identity lines, but also across race, ethnicity, and class lines. Resources and training are designed to facilitate coalition building.

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    Safe Zone Athens Training Program

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    • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Registered Student Organization

    Study Abroad Club

    The purpose of the Student Abroad Club is to provide a meeting place for any Athens State student who enjoys travel and to introduce them to study abroad opportunities available in select locations around the world. Athens State typically offers a summer study aboard opportunity for students. The club will fundraise in order to make studying abroad a more affordable option for students.

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    • Travel
  • Registered Student Organization

    Student Alabama Education Association (SAEA)

    The Athens State SAEA is an organization open to all students majoring in programs offered by the College of Education. The SAEA is a division of the Alabama Education Association and the National Education Association (NEA), and offers opportunities for personal growth, supportive friendships, and liability insurance for preservice teachers.

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    • Education
  • Registered Student Organization

    Society for Human Resource Management

    The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading voice of the HR profession.

    The Athens State Student Chapter allows students to gain access to an immense information resource at the local, regional, state, and national level and to have opportunities to meet HR practitioners so as to develop personal contacts and networks. The organization also offers professional development workshops, access to HR conferences, and creates visibility for recruitment for HR internships and permanent HR opportunities.

    SHRM has over 70,000 professional and student members in more than 425 professional chapters and over 300 student chapters nationwide. With the award-winning SHRM publications, you can keep current on issues and trends affecting the workforce and shaping the workplace.

    As a student member, you are eligible and strongly encouraged to attend the Tennessee Valley Professional Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management monthly professional meetings. The Tennessee Valley Chapter is the Athens State University SHRM professional chapter sponsor. You will meet and interact with HR practitioners representing most of the employers in the North Alabama area. Through networking, research has shown that 60% to 70% of jobs are found by making these types of personal contacts.


    Society of Human Resources Management 2024-2025 Chapter Leaders


    Barbara McKinnie Headshot

    Barbara McKinnie - President
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    Barbara McKinnie is a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with a minor in Human Resource Management. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Strategic Human Resource Management with a concentration in Diversity and Inclusion Management at Athens State University. Barbara has served as a caregiver, caring for the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and the underserved population, which encouraged her desire to pursue HR. Serving the community and receiving care revealed the need for more capable and compassionate individuals within the sector. This led her to become an avid volunteer and volunteer advocate. She has served as a program director, developer, educational advocate, and tutor, helping to develop and spearhead youth and outreach ministries throughout the Midsouth and North Alabama. Barbara is passionate about empowering youth to become self-sufficient, responsible adults through academic and spiritual development and serving their families and community.

    Barbara has volunteered and helped organize such programs as Hearts for the Homeless, Beyond Blessed, the Empty Bowl project, and Iron-Sharpens-Iron. Barbara served as the PTA President and Vice President at several elementary schools in Athens, Alabama. These opportunities allowed her to serve on the Parent Advisory Board and Athens City School Parent Liaison Board, and recently as a Student Advisor for the Limestone County Human Resource Management Chapter and as Co-Creative Executive for the CenterPoint Learning Center.

    Barbara is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, serves as President of the Athens State SHRM Student Chapter, and is a member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business at Athens State University. Barbara is a recent widow and mother to four homeschooled children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, and organizing.


    Sharifah Abubaker Headshot

    Sharifah Abubaker - Vice President of Student Relations
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    Hello everyone! My name is Sharifah Abubaker. I am majoring in human resource management with a double minor in international business and marketing. My anticipated graduation date is Spring 2025. After completing my BS, I plan to pursue my master’s degree in human resources management. I have lived in Madison, AL for the past 15 years. I work as an office administrator/HR assistant for Griffin Industrial Contracting Company. When I am not working, I enjoy watching football and baseball. I enjoy playing sports, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to being an officer in the Athens State SHRM Student Chapter, I am a member of the national SHRM organization, a Bonner Leader with Athens State, a member of the NSLS, a PTK member, and an Athenian Ambassador. Being part of these great organizations has allowed me to attend conferences, build my network, make great relationships, and gain valuable skills for my post-graduation career. I am honored to serve as an officer of the student chapter of SHRM. I encourage all HR majors and minors to join SHRM. If you have any questions about joining SHRM, please get in touch with me.


    Ashley Powers - Director SHRM Merits
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    I am a Junior at Athens State University, and I am majoring in Human Resources Management with a minor in Marketing. I have always had a passion for recognizing and celebrating excellence which influenced me pursuing the role of Director of SHRM Merit Awards. I look forward to contributing to the growth of the ATSU SHRM Student Chapter!


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    Savannah Graner Cornelius - Director of Communications and Chapter Information Systems
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    I’m a Human Resources Management major with an anticipated graduation date of Fall 2025. I am an Athens State SHRM Student Chapter officer, a SHRM national member, and a Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association and Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society member. I am originally from Madison, AL, and moved to NYC a month after graduating from Bob Jones High School to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. I completed the 2-year conservatory program in 15 months and now hold a conservatory certificate in Musical Theatre. I lived in NYC for 7 years, where I met my husband and some of my closest friends. My husband and I moved back to my hometown a few years ago and welcomed our amazing daughter into the world in April of 2022. My passions include travel, music, and theatre. I have performed in several musicals and cabarets across Manhattan and performed in and directed shows in the Huntsville and Madison communities. I have also performed in Rome and Naples, Italy, and the Vatican with a mass chorale. In my spare time, I love to travel and experience different cultures. Some of my favorite destinations include Italy, Cyprus, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Greece, and Germany. I look forward to adding more destinations to my list this year, including a trip to Ireland!

    I am honored to serve the ATSU SHRM Student Chapter and am excited about all the fantastic events and speakers we have lined up for the 2024-2025 school year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about ATSU SHRM and I encourage anyone interested in HR to join our organization!


    Trudy Rudolph Secretary
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    I am an executive housekeeper at IHG Hotels, where our mission is to create Great Hotels, that Guests Love by providing True Hospitality to everyone and becoming the hotel company of choice for guests and owners.

    I recently graduated from Athens State University with a BS in Religion and an MS in Strategic Human Resource Management. After 13 years of team building, coaching, and recruiting, I've advanced to the position of strategic skilled adviser at DEIB. My accomplishments include a 4.0 GPA and admission into The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). I am excited to contribute my passion and enthusiasm to this exciting SHRM chapter. Fun fact: When I'm not working or studying, I like to travel with my two adult daughters through the perspective of my youngest daughter's business (THIS WAY CREATIONS). Every year, for one week during Thanksgiving, we see her talent through each city we visit, its culture, and its beauty.


    Coleen Driggers – Treasurer
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    Hello and welcome to everyone! My name is Coleen Driggers, and I am currently pursuing a BS in business, majoring in Human Resource Management with a minor in accounting. In addition to being a member of the ASU SHRM leadership team and National Chapter of SHRM, I am also a member of the ASU Accounting Club. I anticipate graduating Spring of 2025. I am currently enjoying work as an assistant in the HR department at The Orthopedic Center here in Huntsville with the goal of learning everything I can from a generalist position, while I finish my studies at ASU. I feel blessed and grateful to have this incredible opportunity, as through it I’ve gained incredible mentors in my chosen field which I know will provide invaluable knowledge and tools to see my career thrive.

    I have previously attained a degree in culinary arts and worked for the better part of a decade in various restaurants in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville in the roles of line and prep chef, sous chef, pastry chef, and private chef. While I thoroughly loved cooking for people and sharing my joy of food with those around me, it proved to be an unsustainable career for me physically.

    After I married my high school sweetheart, we moved to the Huntsville area and gave myself the time and grace necessary to re-examine my skills and desires in life, which would ultimately lead me here! After I complete my undergraduate degree, I plan to work a little while to gain experience and knowledge before settling into a master’s program, although recent rounds of encouragement from my new mentors may sway me into that course sooner than originally anticipated! My passions in hobbies vary from season to season, but consistently include hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, painting, and drawing, and pestering my cats. I do not currently have children, but my husband and I look forward to that chapter when it comes to us. We have several nieces and nephews that we love to spoil! I am honored and delighted to serve as the Treasurer for the Athens State SHRM chapter and encourage anyone studying HR to join both the local and national chapters to take advantage of the incredible opportunities found in each. If you have any questions about joining SHRM, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of our officers.


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  • Registered Student Organization

    NSLS – Sigma Alpha Pi

    NSLS-Sigma Alpha Pi, also known as the National Society of Leadership and Success, helps college students become leaders who make a better world. Faculty advisors serve as a support group to help all organization members achieve their goals and better their lives.

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    • Leadership
  • Registered Student Organization

    Math and Computer Science Club (MACS)

    The MACS Club is open for any student to join. We highly encourage students majoring in mathematics, computer science, information technology, bioinformatics to join us along with any other students who just have an interest in everything STEM.

    Traditionally, club members assist with one of the largest music festivals held in the Southeast hosted by the University, raise funds to contribute to worthwhile causes, and aspire to raise awareness of the importance of Math and Computer Science. Occasionally, MACS members enjoy group networking events and sponsor guest lecturers.

    Our goal is to encourage STEM education, networking, and community services. Your classes will teach you the skills to be successful in your career – MACS will allow for you to show that it’s not all about what happens within the walls of a building, but how you are also capable of impacting those in the community.

    How We Achieve Our Goals

    • Volunteer at the Fiddlers Convention to raise money for an endowed MACS Club Scholarship
    • Set up “hands-on” booth activities during Athens State sponsored public events to raise awareness of Math and Computer Science.
    • Participate in local conferences and challenges
      • AlaMatyc Conferences
      • B-side Conference
      • National Cyber Summit
      • MIT’s Battlecode competition
      • NASA Space Apps Challenge
      • Biotech Hack-a-thon
    • Take part in industry-sponsored networking events
    • Host Resume & Career Prep Workshops
    • Help the Athens community by
      • collecting care bags for needy children
      • collecting canned goods before/during the annual Athens Mardi Gras parade
      • sponsoring children from Angel Trees during the holidays
      • assist in special events with Limestone County Schools and Athens City Schools

    Join the MACS Club today! Get connected and help us make an impact on society by bringing awareness to STEM and what Athens State University is all about!

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    • Math
    • Computer Science
    • STEM
  • Registered Student Organization

    Health & Science Career Club

    The purpose of the Health & Science Career Club is to promote interest in the field of science, provide educational and training opportunities in the health and science fields, and provide opportunities for participation in co-operative and volunteer work in health and science professions. The club sponsors group hikes, presentations, tours of facilities, and community service activities.

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    • Health
    • Biology
    • STEM
    • Chemistry
  • Registered Student Organization

    Health & Physical Education Club

    The Health & Physical Education Club is open to all students pursuing majors or minors in health, physical education, wellness, and related programs. The purpose of this organization is to develop leadership, scholarship, and professional awareness in all members. Members may also join the state or national organizations in order to attend and make presentations at state, regional, or national conferences.

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    • Health
    • Physical Education
    • Wellness
  • Registered Student Organization

    Multicultural Empowerment Club

    The Multicultural Empowerment Club (MEC) at Athens State University is a student-driven organization designed to address issues of diversity with the intention of fostering an environment of understanding, tolerance, and competence. Our mission is to provide a social outlet for students to meet with other students of different cultural backgrounds. To provide opportunities for English as A Second Language (ESL) students to informally work on their English skills. To work with other organizations on diversity projects. To develop and implement projects designed to expose the whole campus to multiculturalism and diversity. Involvement in the Multicultural Empowerment Club will enrich students’ learning and provide opportunities for ASU students to explore Inclusion and diversity in an interpersonal setting.  

    Officers

    Christina Smith

    Hello! I am Christina Smith and I’m honored to be the new president of the Multicultural Empowerment Club (MEC). I am from Huntsville, Alabama, and a recent graduate of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I am so excited to be pursuing my Graduate degree at Athens State and I hope to create a diverse and safe space for students of all cultural backgrounds, as well as an environment where everyone can express themselves freely and have support from others. 


    Carina Ramos

    Hi there, I am Carina Ramos! I am a new student at Athens State University pursuing my bachelor's degree in Business Management with a minor in International Business. I am hoping to use my degree in a career that allows me to travel. While at Athens State University, I plan to learn about leadership and communication. I am currently an Athenian Ambassador and Vice President of the Multicultural Empowerment Club (MEC). I look forward to promoting cultural appreciation among students.

    Upcoming Events

    2/10/23 Movie Night - Hidden Figures
    5:00 PM
    McCandless Hall
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