ATID Student Organizations
Students have the opportunity to join professional and student interest groups, including:
American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
AATCC is open to graduate students in Apparel and Textiles. This organization provides a forum for social interaction among graduate students, experiences that will enhance their learning about textile products, interaction with industry personnel, and opportunities for professional travel. Contact for more information.
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
This student chapter of the national professional organization promotes fellowship, cooperation and a spirit of unity between students and professionals. As you attend seminars, workshops and field trips, and participate in competitions, you will meet and learn from other stuents as well as design professionals. This group collaborates and meets jointly with the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) student chapter. Contact for more information.
Apparel Marketing and Design Alliance (AMDA)
Complement classroom learning through AMDA membership! This organization provides students with a rich background about careers in the textile, apparel design and manufacturing, and apparel retail areas through interaction with industry professional and peers. Students organize an annual fashion show and other service learning experiences to promote the academic program. Contact for more information.
Family and Consumer Sciences Interest Group
All students within the College of Human Ecology are eligible for membership in this interest group, which provides professional development opportunities and promotes the national theme of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. For more information, contact .
Human Ecology Ambassadors
Promote the College of Human Ecology to prospective students, alumni, campus visitors and current students. Ambassadors must be full-time CHE majors with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and successfully complete the application and interview process. For more information, contact Karen Pence at .
Human Ecology Council
Human Ecology Council consists of student executive members, standing committee members, one representative from each interest group within the College, and student senators elected to the University’s Student Governing Board. The Council provides a forum for CHE student concerns, fosters internal communication, provides support and governance for the College, serves as a cohesive force for student organizations, interprets and publicizes the functions and activities of the College, sponsors programs and activities for students, and provides opportunities for leadership development. Contact for more information.
International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
This professional nonprofit networking association represents all specialties within the interior design profession. This student chapter will enhance student knowledge of the interior design profession with guest speakers from the industry, internships and trips to visit with professionals and the firms they work in. For more information, contact .
Kappa Omicron Nu
KON is a national honor society dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in scholarship, research and leadership in Human Ecology. Undergraduate students nominated for membership in the society will have declared a major in the College of Human Ecology, have completed 45 semester hours or the equivalent, have 15 or more K-State hours, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or rank in the top 10% of their class within the College. Nominated graduate students must be enrolled in one of the College’s specializations and have completed 15 semester hours of graduate work at K-State and have a minimum GPA of 3.7. Initiation is held each fall and spring. For more information, contact .
Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U)
This honor society promotes scholarship and leadership in the field of family and consumer sciences. It strives to promote the growth and development of human ecology and establish and strengthen the bonds of friendship among members. Candidates for membership include undergraduate students majoring in human ecology with a minimum of 40 semester hours and cumulative KSU GPA ranked in the highest 35% of his or her class. Graduate students must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher after 12 completed hours. Candidates also must have a record of interest in out-of-class activities and have demonstrated qualities of leadership, a spirit of service, and the ability to cooperate. For more information, contact .