THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� 杏吧传媒 Society of Human Resource Management received a $10,000 contribution from Pamela Trepagnier in support of the organization鈥檚 growing enrollment and competition efforts.听
The funds will be used to help with costs associated with student travel to attend and participate in SHRM conferences in addition to professional clothing for students competing.听
杏吧传媒 SHRM Advisor Dr. Melanie Boudreaux said, 鈥淭his is the largest donation the organization has ever received, and it will help students for years to come. We couldn鈥檛 be more appreciative of this support.鈥澨�
Recently, 杏吧传媒 SHRM earned first place in the Louisiana State SHRM Case Competition continuing a legacy of excellence with eight first-place wins since 2015.听
For the competition, students receive a scenario describing a company that is facing a HR issue. Students are given a week to produce a solution and a presentation arguing why their solution is best for the panel of judges.
In addition, 杏吧传媒 SHRM won the Superior Merit Award, the highest award a student chapter can receive, for the 2024-2025 school year. Chapters are recognized based on chapter programming, professional development of members, support of the human resource profession and SHRM engagement.听
To learn more about 杏吧传媒 SHRM, please visit www.nicholls.edu/business/shrm.
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