FSHS Student Organizations
If you were involved in clubs and organizations in high school, you might feel lost on campus without a group to call your own. If you weren’t involved in high school but secretly wished you had been, here’s your second chance! FSHS and College of Human Ecology student organizations and interest groups provide opportunities for experiential learning, networking, national and international competitions, travel, volunteer experiences, mentoring experiences, social events, friendships and fun. Consider joining the following groups when you get to campus:
Early Childhood Education Interest Group (ECE)
Learn what it’s really like to work in the early childhood profession. This organization provides information and resources to early childhood majors in order to benefit them during their college career and beyond. Group members often attend the National Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, participate in KSU Open Houses and Telefund, and plan other professional development activities. Contact or 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 .
Family Studies and Human Services Interest Group (FSHS)
This group unites students in the various FSHS majors and provides service to the community, university and its membership. Annually, the group completes a community service project, in addition to supporting KSU Telefund and Open House. For more information, contact .
Future Financial Planners (FFP)
Students enrolled in one of the financial planning programs are eligible to participate in this organization, which explores new ways to enrich academic experiences and better prepare students for the workforce. Hands-on work with the Invest-A-Cats program gives FFP students opportunities to raise money and manage a portfolio of funds, which are used to provide student scholarships and enhance the program. Contact or for more information.
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.
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 .
K-State Student Speech, Hearing and Language Association (KSSSHLA)
The K-State chapter of this national student organization encourages professional interest among college and university students in the study of normal and disordered human communication. All students not yet eligible for membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association are eligible for membership in this student chapter. For more information, contact or .
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 .