American Humanics Student Association (AHSA)

This student group is part of the certificate program of American Humanics at Youngstown State University. Membership is open to all currently enrolled students at Youngstown State University who are seeking a four-year degree and those who have completed the certificate program and have completed the requirements to attain alumni status with the organization.  The purpose of the student group is to provide professional experiences in nonprofit leadership while fulfilling the following competencies of the American Humanics Certificate Program:

• Identify one’s own personal and professional development needs.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate initiative.
• Exhibit responsible behavior.
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity. 
• Demonstrate ability to be an effective team member
• Plan fundraising activities.
• Conduct fundraising activities.
• Evaluate fundraising effectiveness
• Utilize effective techniques for problem-solving.
• Exhibit effective decision-making.
• Demonstrate effective supervisory skills.

Members of the organization will be expected to raise funds and attend the national American Humanics Management Institute that is held in early January each year.  Members will also be expected to plan and execute fall/spring retreats for new member orientation and goal setting for the year for AHSA.

As soon as the student decides to seek the Certificate, s/he must become a member of AHSA.  Active involvement in AHSAconstitutes:

• Registering for the BUS 3740 Nonprofit Leadership Community Service class.

If the student is a freshman or sophomore or if a student joins AHSA during the semester, s/he will demonstrate active involvement in AHSA by:

• Not missing more than three activities in one semester.
• Participating in all fundraising activities.

AHSA Constitution and Bylaws

AHSA Activities

=>FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DR. JANE REID AT jmreid@ysu.edu.

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