In August, Indiana Tech\u2019s human resources program received two impressive recognitions from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world\u2019s largest HR professional society.<\/p>\n
The university\u2019s SHRM Student Chapter received from SHRM the Superior Merit Award for the 2022-23 academic year. In addition, Indiana Tech\u2019s HR program was selected by SHRM as one of four universities to launch its new HR Talent Accelerator program, a four-week virtual experience that helps students, emerging professionals and mentors learn, grow and develop new relationships.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur business administration HR program, led by Dr. Jeff Walls, is outstanding.\u00a0Because of Dr. Walls\u2019 ongoing leadership and the strength of the students in this program, this SHRM recognition is reflective of their respect for Indiana Tech and the excellent reputation this program has earned,\u201d said Dr. Angie Fincannon, dean of Indiana Tech\u2019s College of Business. \u201cGiven SHRM\u2019s national stature, we could not be more proud to be recognized in this way and we are deeply appreciative.\u201d<\/p>\n
Indiana Tech\u2019s student SHRM chapter, which is the largest student organization on campus, has earned a Superior Merit Award every year since 1998. The award recognizes chapters for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student chapter members. It began in 1972 to encourage student chapters to require ongoing excellence in the following areas:<\/p>\n
Within SHRM\u2019s HR Talent Accelerator program, which will be launched at Tech in February 2024, participants will explore trending HR career pathways and develop high-demand skills in a small group setting. During each weekly 90-minute session, students will:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen it comes to human resources education at Indiana Tech, our program has achieved a soaring, true Warrior level of excellence by transforming students into exceptional HR professionals. As a result, there is an extensive network of Tech alumni out in the world who provide internships and hire the current graduates from our program,\u201d said Indiana Tech professor of business Dr. Jeff Walls, SHRM-SCP. \u201cIt is truly an honor for Tech to be recognized by SHRM, and being a pilot site for its HR Talent Accelerator program will continue to elevate and enhance the opportunities for our students!\u201d<\/p>\n