American
Industrial Hygiene Association - (AIHA)
The Murray State University AIHA Student Local Chapter is a professional
organization that focuses on issues related to industrial hygiene.
Its main function is to promote academic excellence and professionalism
among its members. Some of the benefits associated with this organization
are national recognition, AIHA privileges, first-hand knowledge
of available jobs locally and nationally, and chapter's scholarship.
All student members are encouraged to actively attend all meetings
and contribute to the chapter's activities such as raising funds,
promoting speakers and topics of interest, and becoming more involved
in the department's functions. Currently the student chapter is
being advised by Dr. Atieh. Dues for joining the AIHA both nationally
and locally are as the following:
- All Students:
- (Local) $15.00/semester
- (National) $10.00/year
2009 Rho Sigma Kappa Officers
American
Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) - The mission
of the American Society of Safety Engineers is to serve as a means
to enhance the status, and promote the advancement of all safety
disciplines; foster the technical, scientific, and managerial knowledge
and skills of all safety and health professionals. The student section
supports the philosophies of the Purchase Chapter with regard to
professional development of its members. Activities include hosting
a Job Shadow Day, a Career Day, and the annual Stallion Classic
Golf Tournament. The organization also invites safety professionals
to speak at meetings. In addition, the Student Section assists with
the MSU Occupational Safety and Health Spring Event, and the annual
Governor's Kentucky Safety, Health Conference, and various community
service related projects.
- Election of Officers: Annual
- Meetings: Once a month
- Cost: Initiation fee National ($15.00); Local ($10.00/term)
Rho Sigma Kappa
Rho
Sigma Kappa is an Honor Society in Occupational Safety and Health.
The purpose of this society is to:
- Honor and recognize those students of safety sciences who
distinguish themselves through academic achievement and exemplary
character
- Foster scholarship and promote student leadership
- Contribute to the advancement of professionalism in safety
Membership Eligibility
Undergraduate:
- Junior or Senior Status
- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours including
a minimum 15 hours of OSH courses
- Cumulative overall GPA of no less than 3.0 and a 3.2 GPA on
all OSH courses
- Faculty Recommendation
Graduate:
- Successful completion of 9 hours of graduate courses
- GPA of no less than 3.5
- Faculty recommendation
Dues: $10.00 per semester
