News

April 2, 2008
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the Villanova Student SHRM Chapter's 11th Annual Networking Reception!  The Networking Reception was held at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building with guest speaker Mark Servodidio, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer for Avis Budget Group.  Participants of the Networking Reception included Human Resource Professionals from the Delaware Valley along with former and current graduate students in the Human Resource Development Program.  Attendees of the event were able to network with area HR professionals, experience the drama, beauty, mystery, romance and adventure on a private guided tour of the galleries at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, peruse the works of Cecilia Beaux, the beloved American Figure Painter, and attend the presentation of the Cyril Solomons Memorial Scholarship which helps fund the education of a current HR Professional.  With over 120 attendees, this event was truly a success!  Thank you!  

March 12, 2008
Dr. Cheryl Asher, assistant professor in Villanova University's Department of Economics, spoke to the graduate students on labor economics and women in the economy.  In particular, she focused on how economic conditions and the changing labor market are effecting companies and what HR professionals can do to stay ahead of the curve.

February 20, 2008
The Villanova Student SHRM Chapter and the Villanova Graduate Programs in Human Resources launched its mentoring program for the semester for over 15 mentoring pairs.  The Orientation meeting introduced new protégés and mentors to the program, set guidelines and documentation procedures, and provided suggested activities for the mentoring pairs. 

February 13, 2008
Bill Kindred, Lockheed Martin, presented on 'How to Network Effectively' to the Villanova Student SHRM Chapter and the Villanova School of Business students.  He reviewed basic networking techniques, building one's resume, and how to make an effective first impression on an employer.

December 5, 2007
John Connors and Math Roth, Mercer, spoke on aligning management's pay for performance.  Through a brief case study, they explained the process of developing a pay for performance system and what quantitative tools are necessary to accomplish this task.

November 14, 2007
Bill Kindred, Lockheed Martin, presented on developing 'Star Potential'.  He explained how a college student can reframe their college experience as work experience by picking out the competencies developed during these opportunities.  In addition, he reviewed  'Star Potential' resumes, 'Star Potential' at career fairs, and 'Star Potential' phone interviews/screens.

October 10, 2007
Stanley Schmuckler, President of the Valley Forge Consulting Group, shared his experiences on labor relations at the second SHRM meeting of the 2007-2008 year.  He addressed the creation of a retirement plan, the skills and core competencies needed to be successful in labor relations, his lessons learned in contract negotiation, and current trends in labor relations.

October 7, 2007
Congratulations to the Villanova SHRM Chapter on taking 2nd place in the 5th Annual West Chester Chili Cook-off Competition!  And thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Chili-Nova Wildcats!

For more information on the West Chester Chili Cook-off Competition, please visit the West Chester Rotary Chili Cook-off site.

September 12, 2007
The first Villanova SHRM meeting of the new school year was a great success. President Emily Takashima briefly discussed our objectives for the year, including the Networking Reception and the Speaker Series.  The winning chili recipe was chosen for the West Chester Chili Cook-off Competition and open officer positions were filled. To "meet" our new officers, visit our Officers page.

Event Recaps

Wednesday, 4/11/07
Dr. Ginamarie Ligon of Villanova University's HRD program facilitated a focus group to determine the goals and direction of next year's chapter.  As a group, it was decided that meetings will revolve around the skills necessary to become an HR professional and building relationships with alumni.

10th Annual Networking Reception, 3/29/07
The 10th Annual Networking Reception, sponsored by the Villanova SHRM Chapter, provided a great opportunity for HRD program students to meet with area HR professionals, attend an informative discussion, and distribute their resumes to local organizations via the Chapter-sponsored Resume Book. With 120 attendees, the Chapter also raised money for a great cause: the Dr. Cyril Solomons Human Resource Fund, a scholarship for HRD students. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Richard W. Beatty, provided an excellent overview of The Workforce Scorecard.

This year's event was held at The Hub in the Cira Centre.  Our generous sponsors included: Philips Lighting, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Citibank, Avis Budget Group, excelleRx, and the Philadelphia SHRM chapter. 

Thank you to all the key players who made this event happen, including the SHRM Chapter Officers, Chapter Advisor/Program Director Dr. David Bush, Associate Professor Dr. Richard Andrulis, Professor Dr. Ginamarie Ligon, and Program Coordinator Patricia Russell. We have received positive feedback from those who attended the event, and we look forward to hosting next year’s 11th Annual Networking Reception!

Wednesday, 2/7/07
Rebecca Cantwell, Senior Associate, and Katie Stewart, Analyst from Mercer Human Resource Consulting spoke to the group about compensation and the different compensation structures available to organizations.

Wednesday, 12/6/06
One of our own graduate assistants, Nicholas Larson, and his colleague Lela Dhamo showed all of us some tricks and gave us some important tips on how to use Microsoft Excel efficiently. We all learned some new features and helpful shortcuts for Excel. Also, a reminder was given that the Holiday Toy drive is under way and that we will be collecting toys until December 15th.

Wednesday, 11/15/06
Michelle Amador, Karen Danley, and Brianne Sullivan shared with the group the exciting opportunities that SAP has to offer in the form of internships and full-time positions. They also shared some information about their company as well as their personal career paths.

Wednesday, 10/25/06
Ryan M. Kavanagh spoke to our group about career planning and his unique career path to the Hay Group.

Welcome Meeting, 9/21/06
The first Villanova SHRM meeting of the new school year was a great success with a good turnout. Co-President Katie Nichols briefly discussed our plans for the year, including the Networking Reception and the Speaker Series. Open officer positions were filled voluntarily. To "meet" our new officers, visit our Officers page.