GSA STUDENT CHAPTER AS A GATEWAY TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT
2024
Understanding Professional Organization Involvement for Students
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Author Information
Author(s): Bouchard Lauren
Primary Institution: Western Oregon University
Hypothesis
Undergraduate students may have limited knowledge about professional organization membership opportunities.
Conclusion
The chapter created events to educate undergraduate students about the benefits of joining the GSA.
Supporting Evidence
- Networking events were created for students across Oregon.
- Undergraduate students are especially important to the chapter.
- The event focused on the benefits of GSA membership.
Takeaway
This study shows that students might not know how joining a professional group can help them, so events were made to teach them.
Methodology
The chapter organized networking and educational events for students.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate students from various institutions in Oregon.
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