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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

Professional Organizations & Associations

BSU sponsors a variety of campus wide and national professional associations. You are
encouraged to participate in these activities either by being an active member and/or attending
sponsored events and activities.

BSU Human Resource Development Society – EVOLVE:

The Mission of EVOLVE is to promote information exchange and to develop networking
opportunities between HRD students and HRD professionals in order to increase awareness of
changes, updates within the HRD field, to upgrade and improve the professional skills of HRD
students as well as engage current students and alumni in providing services to our community. Our
services are designed to foster effective and efficient use of the Human Resource Development
Program, to promote an environment where dignity, ethical and diversity are valued, all students are
respected, their contributions recognized, and their career development encouraged.

EVOLVE’s Purpose is to ensure course success, curriculum competence, and college experience
satisfaction during their program study, with a keen awareness of the value for career development,
to participate in business activities with local, state, and national organizations to further enhance
learning by networking with traveling to various businesses and to increase the awareness of HRD
principles, practices, job opportunities, and to upgrade the professional skills of students.

EVOLVE’s Goals include:

• Providing a multitude of assistance that supports HRD students in development socially,
academically, and professional as he/she participates in the programs the Society provides.
• Assists HRD students in setting attainable goals and progressing toward these goals and
enhancing individual academic success.
• Implement a regularly scheduled series of events that involves current HRD students, HRD
alumni, business/community organizations, and the citizens and residents of the surrounding
community.
• Implement programs to increase and retain membership.
• Improve coordination of campus activities and events.

The School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Human Resource Development program
sponsors the Human Resource Development Society. The society is run and managed by HRD
students and everyone is encouraged to participate as a member, attend society functions, and read
the quarterly HRD Newsletter.

The Membership Fee is $40. Complete the EVOLVE Membership Application in the Appendix
to become part of this great society.

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