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The Human Resource Development
Orientation Handbook and Research Guide

Ways to get involved in the EVOLVE Society:

• Offices – President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Committees – Event Planning and Fundraising, Marketing, Mentoring, Publishing,
Toastmasters, HRD Society Development, Membership Development/Recruitment.
• HRD Society Mentoring Program – assists future practitioners in developing a career plan.
• HRD Newsletter
• HRD Symposium
• HRD Volunteer Opportunities
• ROSE Award – Recognizes HRD Society Members who, “Make the Net Work,” by
diligently carrying out the HRD Society mission. Performance criteria for the award is based
on the number of hours member spends in the planning and/or execution of society activities
on an annual basis.

HRD Symposium

This is an annual gathering of current and former HRD graduate students and it provides a platform
for individuals to gain professional training, improve skills, acquire the HRD latest trends and best
practices, and to network with other HRD professionals.

International Study

As part of HURD 700 Special Topics, the HRD Program provides opportunities for students to travel
abroad on an annual international trip. While the trip allows the students to see the world, it is also
a graded experience where students are expected conduct an HRD-based project according to the
direction of the Coordinator and instructors.

Contact EVOLVE:
Phone: (301) 860-3156
email :hurdevolvesociety@gmail.com
Location: CLT – Room 364
**Monthly Meeting: Last Saturday – Spring and Fall Semesters

Toastmasters International:
BSU also sponsors a Toastmasters International club on campus via the Human Resource
Development Society. Participation is highly encouraged given the amount of presentation and
speaking activities HRD grads conduct while in the program. Also, this is also an excellent
opportunity to build speaking and presentation skills for your current job or future jobs. It is also a
great networking opportunity. To join you simply need to attend a meeting and apply for
membership. There is a new member fee and a monthly membership fee. This membership fee
includes a variety of manuals and resources on speaking, access to other books as well as audio and
videocassettes on speaking and leading. In addition, you receive a monthly magazine that offers the
latest insights on speaking and leadership techniques.

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