Organizations
Sylvia Acosta, Faculty Advisor
Ambassadors, Student
The Student Ambassadors‘ primary mission is to market the College of Business and help the college achieve its goals in communication, education, development, student recruitment and retention. Being an Ambassador is a leadership opportunity and a privilege that requires enthusiasm, commitment, knowledge and a belief in the value and work of the College. Ambassador selection is based on an application and interview process.
Student Ambassadors on MySpace.
Michelle Jasso, Faculty Advisor
American Marketing Association (AMA)
AMA is the world’s leading professional student organization that furthers the professional development of students through leadership training and involvement in the field of marketing.
National website http://www.marketingpower.com/
Carlo Mora, Faculty Advisor
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
It is the mission of AITP to provide superior leadership and education in information technology.
AITP is dedicated to using the synergy of Information Technology partnerships to provide education & benefits to our members and to working with the industry to assist in the overall promotion and direction of Information Technology.
National website http://www.aitp.org/index.jsp
Bill Smith, Faculty Advisor for Accounting
Kenneth Martin, Faculty Advisor for Finance
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA)
The purpose of ALPFA is to foster the continued interest in the accounting and finance professions by providing experiences designed to develop professional skills and leadership qualities of Latino students through opportunities to participate in case studies, interact andnetwork with Latino professionals in the business community and socialize with faculty and members having similar goals.
National website http://www.alpfa.org/
Rusty Calk, Faculty Advisor
Beta Alpha Psi—National Accounting Honors Society
Beta Alpha Psi is a national scholastic & professional accounting fraternity. The primary objective of the fraternity is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting.
This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting; providing opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing accountants, and encouraging a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility.
Local website http://web.nmsu.edu/~bap/
National website http://www.bap.org/
Kathleen Brook, Faculty Advisor
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Gamma Sigma is a national honor society dedicated to excellence in business education.
Membership is the highest national recognition a student can receive in an undergraduate business program accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
National website http://www.betagammasigma.org/
Kathleen Brook, Faculty Advisor
Business Council
The purpose of the Business Council is to serve as a liaison between the students and student organizations in the College of Business and ASNMSU as well as liaison between the students and the faculty.
Members of the Council consist of two members from each Business College student organization, the officers of the Council, and the ASNMSU Senators from the College of Business.
Kathleen Brook, Faculty Advisor
Delta Sigma Pi
Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities, to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce; and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics, and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community.
Membership provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, network with current students, alumni and members of the business community, serve the university and the community.
Local website http://www.dspnmsu.com/
National website http://dspnet.org/
Greg Roth, Faculty Advisor
Finance Club
Goals: The Finance Club provides extracurricular opportunities for students to learn more about finance from practitioners who are working outside of the University in finance-related fields; leadership opportunities and networking opportunities for Club members, especially officers; and opportunities for students to serve the broader community and assist those in need.
The Finance Club welcomes any student with an interest in finance.
Mission: To be an active student-run organization on campus that assists finance students in achieving professional and service goals.
Dr. Tim Query, Faculty Advisory
Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS)
Gamma Iota Sigma is an international collegiate professional fraternity for students interested in and/or pursuing careers in risk management, insurance and actuarial science. All majors and grade levels are welcome.
National website www.gammaiotasigma.org
Sylvia Acosta, Faculty Advisor
Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA)
Members are given the opportunity to enhance skills and to develop an appreciation for their multi-cultural heritage.
National website http://www.nhba.org/
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
Dr. Minjoon Jun, Faculty Advisor
Email: minjun@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575.646.4987
Office: GU 317
ISM is the largest supply management association in the world.
ISM’s mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education.
ISM provides opportunities for students to learn more about the profession, and professional skills and knowledge.
National website http://www.ism.ws
Native American Business Student Association (NABSA)
The Native American Business Student Association promotes the general welfare, develops leadership skills and furthers the interest of Native American Students majoring in business and governmental development of tribal communities.
NABSA is also here for discussion and the exchange of ideas and to provide encouragement and moral support for the members as they pursue their career goals.
Local website http://www.nmsu.edu/~aip
National website http://www.aibl.org/
Pat Gavin, Faculty Advisor
Professional Golf Management Student Association (PGMSA)
Members of the Professional Golf Management Student Association are full-time students interested in golf who organize tournaments and perform community service.
Phil Benson, Faculty Advisor
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
An organization for students interested in the field of human resource management.
All majors are welcome in the student chapter, not just students majoring in HRM.
The student chapter of SHRM promotes the interest and development of the HR profession and future HR professionals.
National website http://www.shrm.org/