Getting
the most out of your time at Purdue means getting involved. By participating
in extracurricular activities, you can build friendships and create
rewarding experiences that will last a lifetime. Most student organizations
in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences are career-related
and specific to a particular major or area of study. CFS
Student Ambassadors and CFS
Student Council are two groups open to all CFS students
that provide a great opportunity for students to gain leadership
experience. The CFS Multicultural
Society for Excellence provides support and professional
preparation to multicultural students in the college. In addition,
there are two CFS honor societies.
Beyond CFS, there are approximately 700 University
student organizations that cover a wide range of interests.
Contact information for the following student organizations can
be found at Student
Activities & Organizations on the Web.
CFS
Student Ambassadors (back to top)
Student Ambassadors is
a select group of 15 to 20 CFS students who serve as representatives
of the college for recruiting, development, and alumni activities.
Among their responsibilities, ambassadors attend and speak at alumni
events, and talk with prospective students. To be eligible for the
Ambassador program, students must have been enrolled in CFS for
at least two semesters and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
CFS
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This organization represents
all of the student body of the College of Consumer and Family Sciences.
It functions as a liaison between the student, faculty and administration
of the college while promoting communication and college activities.
CFS Council petitions are accepted in the fall from first-year students, transfer students, and continuing CFS students. All first-year students are eligible for membership during their first semester.
CFS
Multicultural Society for Excellence (back
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The main goal for this organization is to prepare students to compete
professionally. The emphasis will be placed on interviewing skills,
resume writing, communication skills, and general professional growth
and development for the students within the organization.
CFS Career-Related Organizations
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Child Development and Family Studies
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Indiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences–Professional/Graduate
Section is an affiliate section of the American Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences. AAFCS is a scientific and educational
association of professionals that functions on local, state, national,
and international levels. INAFCS-P/GS promotes the mission of the
profession of family and consumer sciences, which is to improve
the quality of life for individuals and families. Membership is
open to anyone in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The
call-out is held early in the fall semester and a professional activity
is planned on a monthly basis.
Purdue Association for the Care of Child Health provides
students interested in working with children in medical settings
an opportunity to learn about professional roles as well as being
involved in planning and implementing child health awareness activities.
Most members are majors in child health; however, anyone interested
is welcome.
Purdue Association for the Education of Young Children is
a student organization affiliated with the National Association
for the Education of Young Children, to which professionals in the
fields of early childhood development, family studies, special education,
and elementary education belong. Membership is open to anyone interested
in the education and well-being of children from birth through age
8 and their families.
Purdue University Council on Family Relations addresses
issues relevant to individuals and families across the life span.
The organization’s major goals are to foster professional
activities and interests among its members and to provide services
to families. A local affiliate of the National Council on Family
Relations, PUCFR prides itself on its commitment to encouraging
scholastic excellence, developing leadership abilities, and promoting
career development in the field of family studies. Membership in
PUCFR is available to all Purdue students.
CFS Education (back
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Indiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences–Professional/Graduate
Section is an affiliate section of the American Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences. AAFCS is a scientific and educational
association of professionals that functions on local, state, national,
and international levels. INAFCS-P/GS promotes the mission of the
profession of family and consumer sciences, which is to improve
the quality of life for individuals and families. Membership is
open to anyone in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The
call-out is held early in the fall semester and a professional activity
is planned on a monthly basis.
Consumer Sciences and Retailing
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Indiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences–Professional/Graduate
Section is an affiliate section of the American Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences. AAFCS is a scientific and educational
association of professionals that functions on local, state, national,
and international levels. INAFCS-P/GS promotes the mission of the
profession of family and consumer sciences, which is to improve
the quality of life for individuals and families. Membership is
open to anyone in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The
call-out is held early in the fall semester and a professional activity
is planned on a monthly basis.
Organization for Competitive Sales is a training ground
in competitive sales. CFS students must have completed CSR 315:
Personal Preparation for Selling. The goal of this organization
is to compete on an intercollegiate level.
Pi Sigma Epsilon is a National Sales and Marketing Business
Fraternity and provides practical experience to enhance a student’s
classroom education. Each chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon is organized
and operated as an independent small business. As such, participation
offers practical experience to members through hands-on activities
in sales and marketing projects, professional programs (speakers,
company tours), public relations campaigns, human resource matters,
community service, social activities, and much more. Membership
is open to all individuals interested in sales, marketing, or business
fields. Look for the Pi Sigma Epsilon callout at the beginning of
September.
Purdue Collegiate Financial Planners introduces its members
to opportunities available in the field of financial counseling
and planning. Field trips to the Chicago Board of Trade and guest
speakers at PCFP meetings provide insight to the profession and
professional networking opportunities. Visit
the Purdue Collegiate Financial Planners Web site.
Purdue Fashion Association is for students interested in
the fashion industry. Meetings are held about every two weeks. As
a member of the association, you have the opportunity to take part
in community service projects, informational trips and meetings,
as well as the preparation and execution of our annual Spring Fashion
Show. All majors are welcome.
Purdue Retail Organization is a student organization for
those majoring in the areas of management, fashion design, and
sales with special interests in retailing. Not only does PRO provide
contact with professionals in retailing, we also develop networking
and mentoring programs for the members to learn more about their
classes and more about the members of the organization. In addition,
we devote time to community service and organize field trips to
learn more about our future career in retailing. Visit
the Purdue Retail Organization Web site.
Foods and Nutrition (back
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Food and Nutrition Society is an association of students
interested in Foods and Nutrition. Club meetings feature speakers
highlighting topics and professions in nutrition, fitness, overall
health, and the food industry.
Food Science
Club is for students majoring in food science or closely
related areas. The club helps develop leadership in students through
planning and sponsoring conferences. Profits from fund-raising projects
allow students to take educational field trips.
Gerontology Student Organization disseminates information
between students interested in gerontology (graduate and undergraduate)
and faculty associated with the gerontology minor at Purdue.
Indiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences–Professional/Graduate
Section is an affiliate section of the American Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences. AAFCS is a scientific and educational
association of professionals that functions on local, state, national,
and international levels. INAFCS-P/GS promotes the mission of the
profession of family and consumer sciences, which is to improve
the quality of life for individuals and families. Membership is
open to anyone in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The
call-out is held early in the fall semester and a professional activity
is planned on a monthly basis.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Club Managers Association of America is designed to promote
and advance relations among persons connected with the management
of clubs. Students are involved in setting up field trips to various
types of clubs as well as educational seminars for students interested
in the various facets of club management. Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
Griffin Corps is an elite foodservice team in training
that serves at prestigious University functions. Corps members
earn academic credit and are paid for hours worked. Members selected
take HTM 393 Advanced Service Technique and HTM 394 Service Internship
for a total of two credits. Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
Hospitality Marketing Association provides students with
an interest in sales and marketing the opportunity to develop
those skills working with hotels, restaurants, and tourist organizations
throughout the Midwest. Six sales blitzes are organized each year.
HMA members become part of the professional sales force of a company,
making personal phone calls on their behalf. HMA provides a great
opportunity to network with executives in the hospitality industry,
gain valuable sales experience, and stay in some of the finest
hotels in the region (all expenses paid!!). Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
HTM
Society is an association of students
who wish to develop their skills in the hospitality
and tourism industry. HTM Society's mission is
to promote learning and friendship, and to be
a vehicle for its members by providing an opportunity
for contact with professionals within the hospitality
industry, and to work to promote our school and
program to those individuals and companies. Activities
scheduled for this upcoming year include a trip
to New York for the hotel/motel show, our annual
auction of hotel and restaurant packages, and
our Annual Boilermaker Black Tie Dinner. We welcome
all students in HTM. Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
Indiana Association of Family & Consumer Sciences–Professional/Graduate
Section is an affiliate section of the American Association
of Family and Consumer Sciences. AAFCS is a scientific and educational
association of professionals that functions on local, state, national,
and international levels. INAFCS-P/GS promotes the mission of the
profession of family and consumer sciences, which is to improve
the quality of life for individuals and families. Membership is
open to anyone in the School of Consumer and Family Sciences. The
call-out is held early in the fall semester and a professional activity
is planned on a monthly basis.
Professional Convention Management Association familiarizes
its members with the basic aspects of the meetings and conventions
field through educational and networking opportunities supported
or developed by the Professional Convention Management Association
and its members. Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
Purdue Tourism Association is a support group for students
interested in the tourism industry. Guest speakers help students
gain insight into the types of jobs available upon graduation.
Students take field trips so that they may make job contacts at
tourism conferences held across the United States. Visit
the HTM Web site for more information.
Honor Societies (back
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Gamma Sigma Delta is
an honor society for students in the colleges of Consumer and Family
Sciences, Agriculture, and the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Kappa
Omicron Nu is a national honor society for students in
CFS. Its purpose is to promote scholarship and leadership. Undergraduates
who have completed 45 semester hours with at least a 3.0 GPA and
are in the top 25 percent of their unit are invited to join. Graduate
students with at least a 3.5 grade point average also are invited
to join.
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CFS Undergraduate Student Services
Consumer and Family Sciences
700 W. State Street
Stone Hall, Room 110
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
Phone: (765) 494-8533
Fax: 496-1168
E-mail: cfsundergrad@purdue.edu |
