Purpose
Community first. Socials, service projects, and coffee chats that turn classmates into a network — and into friends.
Student Chapter — Richmond, VA
Fall 2026 · Now Recruiting
Putting the human in Human Resources.
a student community built on purpose, growth & excellence — turning classroom theory into real careers (and real friends) ✦
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01Who We Are
A launchpad for
people-first leaders.
We connect students who care about people, culture, and the future of work.
no experience required — every major welcome ✦
Growth
Résumé labs, workshops, panels, and mentorship that build real HR skills for internships, interviews, and beyond.
Excellence
Points, spotlights, graduation cords, and recognition for the members who show up and stand out all semester.
02What Is SHRM?
The biggest name
in people.
SHRM — the Society for Human Resource Management — is the world's largest HR professional association: 340,000+ members shaping better workplaces across 180 countries.
Our chapter is the student arm of that network. Being here plugs you into national resources, scholarships, SHRM-CP certification prep, and a professional community that starts on campus and goes global.
Student chapter · Affiliated with SHRM National1948
founded
340K+
members worldwide
180
countries
SHRM-CP
certification path
✦This Semester
Show up. Level up.
Every event earns points toward Active and Premium membership. Scan the QR at the door and you're counted.
flyers fresh off the wall — tap one ↓
at an event right now?
Scan the room QR — or tap check-in — and your points land after e-board confirms attendance.
✦The E-Board
Led by students,
for students.
the people keeping the lights on ✦
DB
Dylan Baker
President
CM
Cooper Meidinger
Vice President
BL
Blasia Layne
Treasurer
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Open Seat
Engagement Chair
Love bringing people together? This could be you — ask us how to get involved.
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Open Seat
Marketing Chair
Run the socials. Make us famous.
chapter advisors —
FBFrank BoscoFaculty Advisor
DFDorothy FountaineFaculty Advisor
want a seat at the table?
Open positions are real — reach out and we'll tell you how elections and committees work.
03Chapter Life
Moments worth framing.
polaroids from the wall — real photos coming soon ✦
✦Membership & Points
Three levels.
One semester.
Points reset each semester — every member starts the race fresh. Here's how far showing up can take you.
Become a member in two clicks.
Join the org on RamsConnect, then complete the membership application. That's it — you're in.
General
Join + Attend 1 Event / Semester
- Join through RamsConnect & complete the membership application
- Access to all events and activities
- Eligibility to earn points toward Active & Premium status
Active
20+ Points / Semester
- Recognition at the end-of-semester social
- Eligibility for a graduation cord
- Merchandise & giveaway eligibility
- Recognition for outstanding involvement
top tier ✦
Premium
30+ Points / Semester
- All Active Member benefits
- Featured Member Spotlight on social media
- Priority consideration for leadership & committees
- Special recognition at chapter events & the social
Point OpportunitiesPts
Interest Meeting Attendance5PTS
General Event — Workshops, Panels, Socials5PTS
Professional Networking Event10PTS
Service Project Event8PTS
Fundraising Participation3PTS
Off-Campus Field Trip or Conference10PTS
Bring a Guest to an Event3PTS
Social Coffee Chat with Members3PTS
Guest Referrals
Bring friends! Your guest must attend the event to count. Max 4 guests and 12 points from referrals per semester.
Coffee Chats
Meet a member anywhere public — coffee shop, study spot, wherever. Any topic. Just check in with an e-board member so it counts.
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Scan the QR
Every event has a code at the door. Scan it when you arrive.
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Get recorded
Attendance and points are logged after each event.
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Watch you climb
Track your progress to Active and Premium on the leaderboard.
Track your membership
Enter the email you check in with to see your points, tier, and event history for Fall 2026.
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04Join Us
Your seat at the table is waiting.
Three small steps. One big community.
1 Join on RamsConnect
2 Complete the application
3 Come to an event
open to all majors · no experience needed ✦
✦Socials
Come say hi.
Announcements, spotlights, and the group chat where everything actually happens.
GroupMe
Chapter Chat
Where the day-to-day lives — reminders, memes, ride shares, and "who's going tonight?"
Join the Chat@shrm.vcu
Event recaps, member spotlights, HR trivia, and the occasional sparkle. ✦
Follow UsStudent Chapter
The professional side — alumni wins, partner companies, and your future coworkers.
Connecttag us when you post — we reshare the good stuff ✦
✦Contact
Talk to a human.
Questions about joining, points, events, or partnering with the chapter — here's how to reach us.
Email the Board
Best for anything official — partnerships, questions, points corrections.
yourclub@vcu.eduDM on Instagram
Fastest reply for quick questions — usually same day.
@shrm.vcuCatch Us on Campus
General meetings alternate Wednesdays at 6 PM in Snead Hall — just walk in.
Snead Hall · Room 2105Faculty Advisors
Frank Bosco & Dorothy Fountaine advise the chapter and love hearing from students.
Ask us for an intro
Not sure who to ask?
Send it to the board inbox — we'll route it to the right person.
✦Event Check-In
Scan. Sign. Score.
Points are calculated automatically from the chapter point system — guests included.
✦Semester Standings
The race to Premium.
Every general member and above, ranked by points. Reach 20 for Active, 30 for Premium.
General
Active · 20+
Premium · 30+
Fall 2026
standings = demo members + everyone who checks in on this device ✦ medals go to the top three