Student Organizations

The Athletic Training Student' Association is open to students in the athletic training major. The group gives students a wide perspective on the field as well as the opportunities for involvement at the state, district, and national organization levels.

Helps students gain an understanding of private club management (country, city, athletic, yacht, town and military clubs) and in selecting a career in this sector of the hospitality industry.

Provides information and resources to early childhood education majors. Members often attend the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, participate in K-State's All-University Open House and plan other professional development activities.

All students in the College of Health and Human Sciences are eligible for membership in this interest group which provides professional development opportunities and promotes the national theme of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

The Human Development and Family Science Association brings together students interested in the HDFS major and provides leadership opportunities, resources and service to the campus and community. Students benefit from a variety of engaging topics throughout the academic year, such as HDFS careers, research and graduate school information and other opportunities to enrich their experience in the HDFS field.

Students majoring in personal financial planning are eligible to participate in this organization, which explores new ways to enrich academic experiences and better prepare students for the workforce. Students have real life investment experiences through hands-on work with the Invest-A-Cats program.

The Gerontology Student Organization fosters an environment in which students and community members who are passionate about working with, and for, older adults can join together to promote successful aging, engage in intergenerational activities and provide service opportunities to an aging population.

Students learn firsthand about issues and opportunities in the hospitality industry, while assisting in networking and personal development. The group attends various conferences state, regional and national conferences as well as organizes the annual Travel and Dining Auction.

Health and Human Sciences Ambassadors are students who promote the college to prospective students, alumni, campus visitors and current students. Students must be full-time with majors within the College of Health and Human Sciences.

The Health and Human Sciences Council provides a forum for College of Health and Human Sciences student concerns, fosters internal communication, provides support and governance for the college, serves as a cohesive force for student organizations, interprets and publicizes the functions and activities of the college, sponsors programs and activities for students and provides leadership development.

This is a national honor society dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, research and leadership in health and human sciences. This honor society is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have met the academic requirements and are full-time majors in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

The student chapter of the national organization encourages professional interest among college students in the study of normal and disordered human communications.

The Kinesiology Student Association is designed to be the students' voice, the students' tool for information and the students' connection to the community and the job market in the field of kinesiology.

Student chapter of the national association develops and participates in local events and builds relationships with hospitality and meeting professionals in Kansas and in nearby states.

In the Student Dietetic Association, Students network with registered dietitians in practice, faculty and peers through programs and socials. The association supports the college and community through service projects.