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. Contact Dr. Bernadette Olsen for more information.

The Couple and Family Therapy Club brings together students who are interested in the field of couple and family therapy in order to make connections with others in the field, become better informed, and gain a foundation of understanding for what the field of couple and family therapy looks like.

For membership information, please contact Emma Horton.

This organization is open to all students within the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Education major, as well as any student interested in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education program. The FCSEO provides professional development opportunities and promotes the national theme of the Kansas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (KAFCS) and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).

For more information contact Dr. Kari Morgan.

The mission of the Health and Human Sciences Ambassadors is to promote the college to prospective students and families, current students, and alumni. HHS Ambassadors represent the College of Health and Human Sciences during college and university-wide recruitment events on and off-campus and work to engage our current students in topics such as philanthropy, professional development, and community building.

Students join the HHS Ambassador program to get involved in the college and develop key leadership skills for future professional applications and careers.

The application to join the HHS Ambassadors opens every spring online. For additional information check out the HHS Ambassador website.

The Hospitality Management Club is a student club that combines the talents and energy of business-minded individuals who are passionate about customer service and ready to serve and embrace the myriad of opportunities available in this ever-changing world of hospitality. The mission of this organization is to provide students with the opportunity to learn firsthand about issues and opportunities in the hospitality industry and its related fields and to assist in networking and personal development.

Students join HMC to increase the visibility of hospitality management career opportunities, provide leadership development, and stimulate flow of information between members of the organization, faculty, alumni and industry professionals.

HDFSA brings together students in the HDFS major and partner programs for leadership opportunities, resources and service to the campus and community. HDFSA events and activities focus on:

• Volunteering in the university and community.
• Providing peer support and networking.
• Assisting in the transition between the role of student to the role of human services professional.
• Acting on behalf of the needs and rights of individuals and families.
• Creating awareness of the HDFS field.

Students join HDFSA to build their personal skills for professions in human and social services. Members stay in HDFSA because they have connections to others that make a difference in the university and community.

HDFSA recruits members through events throughout the semester. Dues are $5/academic year.

For membership information or HDFSA meeting, event schedules contact Krista Else, HDFSA President.

Membership questions can also be sent to HDFSA departmental advisor, Michelle Toews.

iDesign is the student run organization for Interior Design majors sponsored by the Department of Interior Design & Fashion Studies. iDesign is a student networking group that promotes news and events associated with all aspects of the interior design profession. In this group we promote the three primary interior design professional organizations The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the Network for Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH). Student members of iDesign are made aware of scholarship opportunities, design competitions for students, and general professional development opportunities.

For more details contact the Interior Design & Fashion Studies office at 785-532-6993 or visit our webpage!

The K-State chapter of this national student organization encourages professional interest among college and university students in the study of normal and disordered human communication. All students not yet eligible for membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are eligible for membership in this student chapter.

For more information visit the KSSSHLA webpage.

The Mission of Kappa Omicron Nu is to promote empowered leaders through excellence in scholarship, leadership, and research in the human sciences. Vision: Our vision includes lifelong opportunities for professional and personal growth through networking, education and service.

Why join:

• Local and national leadership opportunities
• Scholarship, fellowships, and grants
• National network of colleagues
• Participation in a learning community to broaden horizons
• Knowledge transfer – leadership knowledge, training, and skills
• Publication opportunities

Students who meet eligibility requirements (45 credits completed towards their degree with a GPA 3.5 or above) are invited each semester to join.

For additional information, please visit kon.org.

The Kinesiology Student Association (KSA) is the undergraduate student organization within the department of Kinesiology at Kansas State University. It is an accredited SGA club within the university. The reason there is a KSA is to provide the undergraduate student a voice in the department and opportunities to develop professionally.

• Foster a spirit of loyalty to department and fellow students
• Friendship
• Cooperation
• Opportunities for the undergraduate student to grow as a person and professional

For additional information check out the KSA website.

In the Student Dietetic Association, students learn more about food, nutrition, and the dietetics profession by being actively involved in food and nutrition programs and presentations. Students have the opportunity to network with leaders and registered dietitians within dietetics practice. The association supports the university and community through food and nutrition service projects.

Students join SDA to network with registered dietitians in practice, faculty, and peers through programs and socials. Students can also actively participate in university and community service projects related to food and nutrition to gain dietetic related experience.

Students join SDA by becoming a member on OrgCentral. Students can also attend the first meeting for additional information about the association and pay membership dues ($6 per semester or $10 for the year).

For additional information contact the SDA Advisor, Kelly Whitehair.