The student organizations of the College of Business and Technology offer students practical methods of developing leadership and organizational skills. These organizations sponsor lectures, field trips, and workshops, which provide students opportunities to learn more about their career fields and make valuable professional contacts. In the case of the business honor societies, they recognize the hard work, dedication, and high scholastic achievement of those eligible to become members. Please consider joining one of the student organizations. Given a sufficient commitment of time and effort, you will derive many benefits from your participation. If you are invited to join an honor society, do not fail to take advantage of the honor and recognition these groups bestow on their members.
Alpha Kappa Psi is a national business fraternity. Alpha Kappa Psi promotes teamwork, leadership, unity, and business education. The organization is an excellent means to learn business practices and professional networking. The objectives of Alpha Kappa Psi are:
The faculty adviser is Larry Stevens, 125 Thurmond. Mr. Stevens has previously been named Alpha Kappa Psi's Chapter Advisor of the Year.
The Health Care Management Association is a professional association open to students
majoring or minoring in Health Care Management. The Health Care Management Association
provides educational and professional networking opportunities. The faculty adviser
is Dr. Joanna Jackson, 311 Thurmond.
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is a professional organization open to all business majors. The ACM promotes the exchange of computer ideas and information and provides opportunities for interaction with national speakers and professionals in the field of Computer Science. The faculty adviser for ACM is Richard Ilson, 318 Thurmond.
The Alliance for Collegiate Entrepreneurs (ACE) chapter is open to any business student
interested in entrepreneurship. The ACE facilitates, supports, and inspires entrepreneurship
among college students through various activities.The faculty adviser is Larry Stevens, 125 Thurmond.
Enactus is a global, non-profit organization that is changing the world with the help
of dedicated student teams from over 1600 universities worldwide. Winthrop Enactus
conducts various community outreach programs to teach the principles of free enterprise,
including market economics, entrepreneurship, environment, personal finance, success
skills, and business ethics. In doing so, the SIFE team provides inspiration, creates
economic opportunity, and improves the quality of life for individuals and businesses
in the community. Each year our SIFE teams presents our projects at SIFE competitions
held at the regional and national levels. Enactus creates leadership, communication
and business skills in its members. In addition, members have access to a variety
of internship and job opportunities through Enactus Corporate sponsors. The faculty
adviser is Larry Stevens, 125 Thurmond.
This is a nationwide professional association with the primary purpose of developing,
encouraging and serving as a resource for greater participation by minorities in the
accounting, finance, and business professions. NABA's mission is to address the professional
needs of our members and to build leaders that shape the future of business professions
with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors. Our organization
is committed to addressing the needs of minorities in the business fields as well
as students aspiring to enter the profession. We also seek to develop our members
professionally to prepare them for the many challenges facing them in the corporate
world and global society. Our motto is "Lifting As We Climb", and we invite you to
join us as we embrace new challenges and new opportunities. The faculty adviser is
Larry Stevens, 125 Thurmond.
Future Business Leaders of America, Phi Beta Lambda, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association with a quarter million students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions:
The Winthrop University Student Chapter of the SHRM is committed to the development of the human resource management profession. SHRM actively supports the development of the next generation of Human Resource professionals through the student chapter program. SHRM membership offers students the opportunity to supplement their classroom education with real-world knowledge and hands-on experience. The faculty adviser is Dr. Malayka Klimchak, 323 Thurmond.
Beta Alpha Psi is a national financial information fraternity. Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members' formal education by providing interaction between students, faculty, and professionals, and fosters lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct. The purpose of the Winthrop University chapter is to: 1) Inculcate the ideal of service as the basis of the accounting, finance, and information systems professions, 2) Promote high ethical standards, 3) Act as a medium between professionals, instructors, students, and others who are interested in the professions of accounting, finance, and information systems, and 4) Encourage high moral, scholastic and professional attainment in its members. The faculty adviser is Dr. Hannah Richards, 113 Thurmond.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the national scholastic honorary society for students of business administration. Membership is restricted to students of high scholarship in institutions with programs accredited by the AACSB. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest scholastic honor that a business student can achieve. The faculty adviser is Dr. Kent Miller, 410 Thurmond.
Omicron Delta Epsilon is the national honorary society for students in economics.
Upsilon Phi Delta is a national academic honor society for students in healthcare administration. The purpose of the Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is to further the professional competence and dedication of the individual members in and for the profession of healthcare management. The Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society is a member benefit of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). The faculty adviser is Dr. Michael Matthews, 324 Thurmond.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the national scholastic honorary society for students of computer sciences. The faculty adviser is Dr. Marguerite Doman, 314 Thurmond.
