University of Phoenix Wins SHRM Student Case Competition
August 18 2015 - 7:18AM
Business Wire
SHRM awards human resource students for
developing effective solutions to business problems
Human resource students from University of Phoenix® School of
Business won the undergraduate Case Competition at the recent
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Case
Competition – West Division.
During the competition, SHRM presented each team with a
different HR problem covering topics such as management practices,
staffing and recruiting, compensation and benefits, and labor
relations. Teams had to determine a solution, write a paper on the
project and create an oral presentation. Teams presented their
projects in oral presentations to a panel of SHRM member
judges.
Over the course of the two-day event, students also received
information relevant to the HR profession through professional
speakers and practicing HR professionals. SHRM sponsors three Case
Competition events across the United States annually. Twenty-one
teams, comprised of undergraduate students from schools across the
United States, competed in a Case Competition March 12-14 in
Ontario, Calif. University of Phoenix won the undergraduate
division.
“The SHRM Case Competitions are a great way for students to
apply in-class learning to real world human resource scenarios,”
said Laurie McIntosh, SHRM-SCP, director of membership at SHRM.
“Students also have the opportunity to network with students from
other universities and showcase their knowledge to HR
practitioners.”
“The School of Business is proud of our distinguished graduates
who demonstrated both the human resource knowledge and critical
thinking skills that are vital to organization success,” said Ruth
Veloria, executive dean of University of Phoenix School of
Business. “The competition provides a realistic preview of
workplace issues that students may encounter in the HR profession,
and we are honored to have the achievements of our team members
recognized by SHRM.”
The following students and faculty advisor were part of the
University of Phoenix team:
- Leslie Oakley is a 2015 University of
Phoenix graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a
concentration in Human Resource Management. She is a member of
Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society.
- Katrina Ballard is a 2014 University of
Phoenix graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a
concentration in Human Resource Management. She is a member of
Delta Mu Delta International Business Honor Society.
- Michelle Rhoads is a 2014 University of
Phoenix graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a
concentration in Human Resource Management.
- Student Chapter Faculty Advisor: Dr.
Rosalie Lopez, JD, DM, is a University of Phoenix School of
Business faculty member who has taught for the University for 20
years. Lopez earned her undergraduate degree in business from the
University of Northern Colorado, her Master of Business
Administration from the University of North Texas, and her doctor
of jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. Dr.
Lopez also holds a Doctor of Management degree in Organizational
Leadership from the University of Phoenix and is a member of the
American Bar Association Advisory Panel.
Winning teams received free registrations and travel to SHRM’s
Annual Conference and Exposition held June 28 – July 1 in Las
Vegas, Nev.
University of Phoenix® School of Business offers associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that prepare students to be
creative problem solvers for the new economy. The School of
Business also offers non-degree professional development programs,
including certificates and individual courses. Doctoral programs
are available through the School for Advanced Studies.
Two University of Phoenix® School of Business degree programs
were recently recognized by SHRM as fully aligned with the
organization’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. The programs
include the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in
Human Resource Management and the Master of Business Administration
(MBA) with a concentration in Human Resource Management1.
To learn more about University of Phoenix School of Business
programs, visit www.phoenix.edu/business.
About the Society for Human Resource Management
Founded in 1948, the Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) is the world’s largest HR membership organization devoted to
human resource management. Representing more than 275,000 members
in over 160 countries, the Society is the leading provider of
resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the
professional practice of human resource management. SHRM has more
than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and
subsidiary offices in China, India and United Arab Emirates. Visit
SHRM Online at www.shrm.org and follow us on Twitter
@SHRMPress.
About University of Phoenix School of Business
University of Phoenix School of Business offers associate,
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that prepare students to be
creative problem solvers for the new economy. The School of
Business also offers non-degree programs, including certificates,
individual courses and non-credit professional development.
Doctoral programs are available through the School for
Advanced Studies. To learn more about University of Phoenix School
of Business programs, visit www.phoenix.edu/business.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating
to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers
in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and
engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more
effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing
their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student
population, offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S.
as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1 For more information about each of these
programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt
incurred by students who completed the program and other important
information, please visit:
phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
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