Professional Student Organizations
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Organizations Open To All COHS Students
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
AAFCS is the professional organization for all human science disciplines. This organization sponsors professional development programs and interaction between students and professionals for students of all majors.
Advisor: Barbara Allison, MS 1210,
Co-Advisor: Karen Alexander, HS 166C,
President: Samantha Jenkins -
Human Sciences Dean's Leadership Council
This collective voice of Human Sciences students will serve as a student government focusing on the needs and concerns of the students in the College of Human Sciences. Two student representatives from each major are selected by the Dean to serve on this Council.
Advisor: Jeffrey Taylor, HS 152,
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Human Sciences Recruiters
Recruiters serve as college ambassadors by assisting the recruitment coordinator in efforts to bring outstanding students to the College of Human Sciences. Students travel with the coordinator to high schools, junior colleges, and organization meetings across the state.
Advisor: Cindy Villegas, HS 178 742-3031 x 265,
President: Kelsi Shuey, hsrecruiters@hotmail.com Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U)
The Omega Chapter of Phi U is part of a national honor society of Human Sciences students who excel academically. Phi U recognizes and encourages academic excellence, develops qualities of personal and professional leadership, and provides opportunities for professional service as well as service to the profession. The Omega Chapter conducts initiation by invitation for students with a 3.25 GPA or above.
Advisor: Mitzi Ziegner, HS 265, 742-3000 x256,
President: Mandie FunkTech Council on Family Relations (TCFR)
A non-profit educational and resource organization dedicated to promoting healthy families. The council provides opportunities to meet others interested in family relations and network with career professionals.
Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Sharp, HS 281N,
President: techcfr@gmail.comTech Professional Convention Meeting Association (PCMA)
The leading organization for meeting and event professionals. Delivering superior and innovative education and promote the value of professional convention management.
Advisor: Dr. Kelly Phelan, 742-3068,
President: Kayla Simpson
Organizations Open to Specific COHS Students
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Association of Childhood Education (ACE)
This is a professional education/service organization for human development and family studies, elementary (4th - 6th grades) and early childhood (Pre-K – 4th grade) majors. Ace supports classroom experiences with professional insights on the development of children from early infancy through early adolescence.
Advisor: Stephanie Shine,
President: Sarah Taylor -
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Membership in the student chapter of this national professional organization promotes industry knowledge and a better understanding of the interior design profession.
Advisor: Kristi Gaines, HS 201C, 742-3050,
President: Jordan Cochran, website: www.orgs.ttu.edu/asid/ Association of Students About Service (ASAS)
To create an environment in which recovering students and those supporting recovery can interact socially and can be of maximum service to the College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University, and the local, state, and national community.
Advisor: George Comiskey, CSAR 206, 742-2891,
President: Miranda Ferguson-
Eta Sigma Delta (EΣΔ)
ESD is an international honor society that recognizes exceptional academic achievement by inviting junior and senior RHIM students with a 3.25 GPA to join. The Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE), the leading international association devoted to hospitality and tourism education, administers this organization.
Advisor: Shane Blum, HS 601, 742-3068, ext.253,
President: Stephanie Bae -
Graduate Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management Studies (GRHIMS)
A professional organization open to all RHIM graduate students that provides an opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and assist new students entering the RHIM program. The organization provides a forum for students, faculty, and hospitality managers to discuss topics of mutual interest.
Advisor: Dr. Janice Boyce HS 602, 742-3068, ext 241,
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Hi-Tech Fashion Group
A professional organization for all majors related to the apparel industry including fashion design, merchandising, journalism, and marketing, which sponsor activities promoting the apparel/merchandising industry.
Advisor: Rachel Anderson
President: Katherine Gibbs -
International Interior Design Association
Membership in the student chapter of this international professional organization promotes industry knowledge and a better understanding of the interior design profession.
Advisor: Kristi Gaines, 742-3050,
President: Samantha Welsh, Mail Stop 2031-208 -
Personal Financial Planning Association (PFPA)
The PFPA serves as the student organization for students interested in a career in personal financial planning and/or the financial services industry. The PFPA provides its members with career and professional development opportunities in financial planning. PFPA members have the opportunity to become members of various national organizations, including the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the Society of Financial Services Professionals, and/or the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). PFPA also provides members with a great opportunity to network with industry professionals from across the nation to learn about internships and career opportunities within the field.
Advisors: Dr. Deena Katz, HS 244, 742-5050 ext. 237,
President: Jasen Wallace, Website: www.orgs.ttu.edu/pfpa -
Red to Black Financial Planning (R2B)
Red to Black offers free and confidential financial planning and counseling to Tech students and delivers financial education programs on personal finance topics for classes and student organizations. Upper division students and graduate students in the Personal Financial Planning Program are trained to provide services as Outreach-based Peer Financial Planners and Client-based Peer Financial Planners. Red to Black also promotes a greater understanding of financial planning and counseling through continuing education training, including meetings with guest speakers and roundtable discussions.
Advisor: Dr. Dottie Durband, HS 271C, 742-5050, ext. 234,
President: Amy Cross, 742-9781, redtoblack@ttu.edu -
Student Dietetic Association (SDA)
A Nutritional Sciences major is eligible for membership in SDA, which affords national American Dietetic Association affiliation. Members participate in chapter business and volunteer in activities such as Ronald McDonald House. Prominent guest speakers provide the latest updates in the field of nutritional sciences.
Advisor: Lydia Kloiber, HS 281Q, 742-3068,
Co-Advisor: Dr. Mallory Boylan, HS 508, 742-3068,
President: Samantha Chavez, sda.hs@ttu.edu,
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Tech PCMA (Professional Convention and Management Association)
A student chapter association with an emphasis in meeting and event planning; members participate in the planning of events in an effort to gain experience in the area of planning.
Advisor: Dr. Kelley Phelan, HS 281, 742-3068,
President: Brandon Dickerson, RHIMttemps@gmail.com -
Tech Retail Association
The Tech Retail Association is a professional organization to students in the Retail Management Program, offering professional growth in the industry; prepare students for the fast-paced environment of management careers in the retail industry and provide opportunities for networking and exposure with local and national employers; and to serve as student representatives for the Retail Management program.
Advisor: Dr. Deborah Fowler, HS 283, 742-3068 x 295,
President: Laura Swart