The School of Management sponsors various clubs and honor societies because we understand that students need a balance between studies, social activities, and service opportunities. Involvement in one or more of these organizations will enhance your college career, providing a basis for developing lasting friendships, a sense of belonging and a foundation for establishing a professional network of contacts among your fellow students, faculty and prominent businessmen. For more information about SOM Clubs, contact the faculty moderators.
The American Production and Inventory Control Society is a professional organization of men and women who practice the art and science of production and inventory management. The Society has over 70,000 members worldwide. Membership in the Scranton student chapter is open to all School of Management students, at any time. The local chapter was established in Fall, 1984. Several dinner meetings are held annually and feature prestigious speakers. APICS also sponsors a student night, plant tours and career day. The national organization offers all members both an executive placement service and a certification program. Annual dues are $15.00.
Moderator: Dr. Satya Prattipati O624, 941-6159
Officers : Pres., Jonathan Katchmore
V Pres., Denise Conaboy
Sec., TBA
Treas., TBA
The Business Club is the oldest of all the currently functioning clubs in the School of Management. One of the annual highlights is the Fall dinner, featuring a speaker who is usually an alumus. The dinner is attended by a number of national & local recruiters. Other activities include Fall and Spring socials & a bus trip to the New York Stock Exchange.
Membership is open to all business majors at any time during the academic year. Annual dues are $10.00.
Moderator: Dr. Jafor Chowdhury
O402B, 941-7631
Officers : Co-Pres., Jason Lord
Co-Pres., Wendy Place
Co-Pres., Ron Solenske
The Finance Club allows students to participate in a variety of professional, educational & social activities. The club is affiliated with the Financial Management Association, a national association of financial professionals. Students who meet the requirements may join the FMA National Honor Society. The FMA National Honor Society is the only international honorary which specifically recognizes outstanding achievement in the discipline of finance. Annual dues for the Finance Club are $5.00.
Moderator: Dr. Murli Rajan
O408D, 941-6240
Officers: Pres., TBA
V Pres., TBA
Sec., TBA
Treas., TBA
Affiliated with the American Marketing Association, the club is open to all SOM students. Members are eligible for student membership in the National Organization, and in the National Marketing Honorary. Among the regular activities of the club are the "Executive Breakfast Series," guest speakers, faculty-student mixers, & annual banquets. Annual dues are $5.00.
Moderator: Dr. Delia Sumrall
O517, 941-6228
Officers: Pres., David McKittrick
1st V Pres., Sean Howe
2nd V Pres., Stefanie Westermann
Treas., Kevin Darlington
The Society of Accounting Students provides an opportunity for accounting students to: (1) become more knowledgeable about their options in the accounting profession
(2) develop interpersonal skills that will enhance their success in the accounting profession
(3) meet with other accounting students, SOM faculty, and accounting professionals
Activities include information sessions on various aspects of interviewing and the opportunities and challenges in the accounting profession, and social events with faculty and accounting professionals. Membership is open to all accounting majors.
Dues are $15 annually.
Co-Moderators: Dr. Robyn Lawrence
0602B, 941-7786
Dr. Roxanne Johnson
O511, 941-6179
Officers: Pres., William Bergmann V Pres., Susan Bestercy
Sec., David Gleeson
Treas., John DeAmorin
Honor Society of Collegiate Business Schools. By invitation only. Top 10% of seniors. Top 20% of Graduate students.
Moderator: Dr. Wayne Cunningham
O401C 941-4043
The Business Honor Society for women was founded at the University of Scranton in 1982. It is the purpose of this honor society to pursue academic excellence; to confront and consider the unique problems and experiences of women in the realm of business and academics; to promote service to the community; and, most importantly, to express and maintain a strong commitment to the concept of human dignity and personal worth both in the competitive world of business and the society at large. Women with at least sophomore class standing and business as a major or minor and a QPI of 3.25 are invited to join in the Fall. This honor society sponsors a dinner hosting a prominent woman speaker and participates in various service projects during the year. Annual dues are $25 which includes the cost of our dinner.
Moderator: Dr. Deborah Gougeon
O513 941-7610
Officers : Pres., Wendy Place
V Pres., Christine Spataro
Sec/Treas., Ellen Cawley
The National Honor Society in Economics. The local chapter was founded in 1969. Requirements are 12 credit hours in Economics with a 3.0 QPI overall and in the major. Students are invited to apply for membership in February. The induction dinner is held in May. Omicron Delta Epsilon sponsors the highly-successful Henry George Lecture each fall. Dues are $45 per year.
Moderator: Dr. Hong Nguyen
O521 941-7475
Officers : Pres., Karen Towers
V Pres/Treas., Wendy Place