HRSM STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management (HRSM) strives to maximize personal growth and development in students by providing a variety of opportunities for involvement, service and leadership in cocurricular activities.

HRSM is home to 11 different student-run organizations at the University of South Carolina. To become involved, contact the standing officer listed below.

For additional information on other student-run organizations at the University of South Carolina, visit www.sa.sc.edu/studentorgs or connect with USC Student Affairs and Academic Support via social media at www.sa.sc.edu/social-media.

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)--USC chapter
provides students interested in information technology with information on current business and technology topics, networking opportunities with local industry professionals, as well as a social outlet.

Joseph Bruner
President
brunerjr@email.sc.edu

 Advisor – Karen Patten, Ph.D pattenk@hrsm.sc.edu

Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)--USC chapter
promotes and advances the profession of club management by fulfilling the educational and related needs of its more than 7,000 members nationwide.

Tori Herron
President
herronv@email.sc.edu

Advisor--Cathy Gustafson, Ph.D cgustafson@hrsm.sc.edu

HRSM Ambassadors
a group of highly visible students who represent the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. HRSM ambassadors assist with the planning and staffing of many college events including conferences, alumni, and recruiting.

To meet our ambassadors, click here.

Advisor--Collin Crick
ccrick@hsm.sc.edu

ETA SIGMA DELTA--USC chapter
an honor society recognizing exceptional academic achievement among hospitality  and tourism students. Eta Sigma Delta is administered by the international association devoted to hospitality and tourism education.

Haley Deffenbaugh
President
deffenba@email.sc.edu

Advisor – Robin Dipietro, Ph.D rdipietro@hrsm.sc.edu

Fashion Board at USC
works to put on various events as well as educate the community about fashion. Each year the organization hosts USC Fashion Week in the spring.

Melissa Karl
President
karlm@email.sc.edu

Advisor--Sallie Boggs, Ph.D. sboggs@mailbox.sc.edu

International Hospitality and Tourism Graduate Student Association
provides graduate students pursuing a master's degree in international hospitality and tourism management at HRSM with the potential for networking among graduate students, faculty and industry leaders.

Stefanie Benjamin
President
benjamsk@email.sc.edu

National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)--USC student chapter
educates in order to aid the recruitment, retention, support and advancement of minority students in the hospitality industry.

Timothy Bush
President
bushtw@email.sc.edu

Advisor – Kevin Ayers  kmayres0@mailbox.sc.edu

Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)--USC chapter
delivers superior and innovative education and promotes the value of professional convention management.

Mindy Slaski
President
slaski@email.sc.edu

Advisor--Sandra K. Strick, Ph.D. strick@mailbox.sc.edu

Sport and Entertainment Management Club
a vehicle for students within the department to meet leading industry professionals, experience live events as educational tools, and network with professors and fellow students.

Sarah Haile
President
haileso@email.sc.edu

Advisor--Steve Taylor
staylor@mailbox.sc.edu

SPTE Graduate Student Association
provides graduate students in the department of sport and entertainment management at HRSM with the potential for networking among graduate students, faculty and industry leaders.

Tom Caillouette
President
cailloue@email.sc.edu

Advisor – Matt Brown, Ed.D.
matt.brown@sc.edu

Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE)--USC chapter
an international network of students, academics and business leaders aimed at making a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.

Advisor--Marianne Bickle, Ph.D. bickle@hrsm.sc.edu