SHRM Student Chapters in Maine

Students attending universities in Maine who are serious about furthering their careers in human resources (HR) seek out their local Society for Human Resource Management student chapters in Maine. The SHRM helps prepare students for the real world of business through the latest industry specific HR research as well as presentations by knowledgeable keynote speakers. Professional SHRM chapter members help the student chapters hold elections for student officers, facilitate valuable workshops conducted by industry leaders, and coordinate internship programs with local businesses. Recognized internationally, SHRM is the leading professional organization for HR specialists and is particularly valuable to students enrolled in HR related degree programs.

Here are some universities in Maine that have SHRM student chapters associated with their school’s HR degree programs.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

University of Southern Maine (USM) takes a different approach to the study of HR management. Instead of incorporating the discipline into a traditional degree program, HR management coursework is a part of the USM professional development program. Students usually choose this type of learning program when they have specific training needs levied by their organizations, are preparing for an industry certification examination or simply want to gain human resource management skills to make themselves more competitive in the market.

The HR management certificate program offered by USM consists of 91 training hours on subjects that HR industry professionals view as the most important topics and challenges faced by HR managers in the field. The credentialed HR management instructors divided the program into 79 hours of required core courses and 12 hours of electives used to tailor the course for one’s specific needs. The USM HR management certificate program is aligned with the vision and HR principles presented by the SHRM, and the school hosts a SHRM student chapter on its campus.

Contact
USM Portland Campus
88 Bedford Street
Portland, ME 04104
207-780-5900 or 1-800-787-0468
pce@usm.maine.edu
https://usm.maine.edu/pdp/certificate-program-human-resource-management

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF MAINE

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJCM) is a private, liberal arts school in Standish, Maine. The bachelor of science in business administration with a concentration in human resources management is just one of the 40 degree programs offered by the school. The undergraduate degree program instructs students about employee training and development, recruiting and benefits package development, just to name a few topics. The program also aligns with the SHRM vision of creating value added HR business partners in the workplace. These HR professionals know the mechanics of HR management as well as the business in which they operate. For instance, HR professionals who are well versed in other areas of business are able to present viable initiatives that further the company’s strategic goals and subsequently elevate their status among their peers and corporate executives. Successful HR business partners possess and apply a broad range of business skills that are taught within SJCM’s undergraduate business degree program. Participation in the student chapter of the SHRM helps augment this quality HR degree program.

Contact
278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish Maine 04084
1-855-752-4636
info@sjcme.edu
http://www.sjcme.edu/majors/human-resource-management

THOMAS COLLEGE

Thomas College is a non-profit, liberal arts school in Waterville, Maine. Its mission is to prepare its graduates for personal and professional success through solid academics within the context of ethics and integrity. The small school offers students degree programs in the traditional disciplines, but it distinguishes itself by the multitude of degree program formats offered. For instance, there is a traditional undergraduate business degree program in Finance that takes four years to complete, but ambitious students may take a combination Finance and Master of Business Administration degree program by adding a fifth year of study. Thomas College offers many of these combination degree programs including ones that feature HR management specializations. HR management related degrees are combined with business specialties like accounting, finance, marketing and management. Besides being host to a SHRM student chapter, the school’s HR degree programs utilize the SHRM curriculum guidelines to prepare students for successful HR careers. According to the school’s statistics, 94% of their undergraduate students find jobs in their chosen discipline within 90 days of graduation; the numbers have been so consistent that the school touts it as a guarantee.

Contact
80 W River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
207-859-1111
info@thomas.edu
http://www.thomas.edu/undergraduate

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE-PRESQUE ISLE

The University of Maine (UM) at Presque Isle is a public liberal arts school in the northern part of the state and provides a host of degree options to its approximately 1600 person student body. Besides its small college town atmosphere and opportunities to participate in outdoor adventure sports activities, UM at Presque Isle offers students unique learning opportunities in the form of traditional coursework, innovative projects, and special continuing education programs. For example, UM offers a distinctive online university where students who are not seeking college credit may take university level courses for free. Some popular specializations like HR management are taken as minors or as part of special programs like the certificate programs offered by the American Management Association. Along with comprehensive HR management coursework, UM at Presque Isle hosts a SHRM chapter to acquaint business students and those seeking work in all professions with the latest developments in HR and labor relations.

Contact
181 Main St
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207-768-9400
admissions@umpi.edu
http://www.umpi.edu/files/catalogue/minor-programs.pdf

Conclusion

HR management affects participants in nearly all professions. The Society for Human Resource Management student chapters in Maine allow students to gain a closer look at the specialization of HR while facilitating the development of students’ communication and leadership skills.