The University of Toledo

Student Organizations

The College of Business and Innovation is proud to sponsor a number of student organizations that focus on social activities and bringing in business professionals to discuss their professions with students of all majors and in major-specific student groups. The College strongly suggests that all students join at least one professionally-focused student organization in order to help prepare them for their future careers.

If you have any questions about joining a student organization in the College of Business, contact Darlene Stevens via email or call the Office of Retention and Student Academic Success at 419-530-2087.

Alpha Kappa Psi
A national business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi conducts professional programs and field trips, while helping its members to gain experience in organization, administration, management, leadership, public relations and service. Regular meetings are held throughout the academic year.

Faculty Adviser: Amy O'Donnell, 419-530-2422, ST-S 2022
President: Jordan Gannon

AMA (American Marketing Association)
The UT collegiate chapter of AMA provides opportunities for marketing majors as well as students interested in marketing to learn some of the essential skills and principles of marketing management and to network with students, local businesses, and marketing leaders from around the region. Chapter meetings are held every other week and are open to all interested students.

Faculty Advisers: Carol Sullinger, 419-530-2397, ST-S 3019; Dr. Mark Gleim, 419-530-2199, ST-S 3012
President: Alessandra Gligor

APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society)
The mission of APICS is to promote the professional practice of materials management, production planning, and other related functions. Regular meetings are held on campus throughout the academic year, and students from all majors are encouraged to attend.

Faculty Adviser: Dr. P.S. Sundar, 419-530-2456, ST-S 4019
President: Sasha VonSacken

ASM (Association of Systems Management)
This organization disseminates information about the use of computers in business to students of any major interested in the use of technology. Each semester there are several meetings which may include guest speakers and business tours. ASM also sponsors seminars and workshops on topics such as software, PC repair and maintenance, and network installation.

Faculty Adviser: Teresa Keefe, 419-530-2493, ST-S 4017
President: Michael Gaston

Beta Alpha Psi
Founded in 1919, this national accounting fraternity was established to promote the study and practice of accounting while recognizing outstanding academic achievements in the field. Members are actively involved in the University and Toledo communities in a variety of ways. membership is limited to accounting majors and is based on academic performance.

Faculty Adviser: Dr. Diana Franz, 419-530-4264, ST-S 3045
President: Clint Hardman
Email: Beta Alpha Psi

FMA (Financial Management Association)
The UT student chapter of FMA holds regular meetings throughout the academic year focusing on careers and opportunities in finance. The organization is open to interested students from all majors. FMA sponsors a trip to Chicago each spring to the Futures and Options Exchange.

Faculty Adviser: Ozcan Sezer, 419-530-2367, ST-S 4046 
President: Evan Hartland

GBSA (Global Business Student Association)
GSBA is an organization that connects students to international business professionals locally and worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. The GSBA holds regular meetings throughout the academic year including leadership series that feature business professionals offering valuable knowledge focusing on careers and opportunities in diverse and globally competitive environments.

Faculty Adviser: Nick Nykodym, 419-530-2396, ST-S 3018
President: Anthony Capser

Institue of Management Accountants (IMA) This organization was founded in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1919 as the National Association of Cost Accountants (NACA) to promote knowledge and professionalism among cost accountants and foster a wider understanding of the role of cost accounting in management. IMA helps students explore future career options, and build your resume and professional network.

Faculty Adviser: Kathleen Fitzpatrick, 419-530-3163, ST-S 1041
President: Tim Schloz

IBA (International Business Association)
The International Business Association sponsors many programs and activities throughout the academic year and is open to students from all majors. IBA regularly invites guest speakers to campus and takes trips to various sites around Toledo to learn more about international business.

Faculty Adviser: Stan Westjohn, 419-530-2177, ST-S 3013
President: Crisharon Beale

Minority Student Business Development Network
The Minority Student Business Development Network provides opportunities for COBI minorities to learn skills and proper tools that are essential to be successful in the business world. The MSBDN provides students with a mentor that works in the profession that the student is interested in working in. Mentors can teach you aspects of your ideal career that you can not learn in the class room. As an organization, we also work to build your network and help you gain a sense of companionship with students and even business leaders for your future endeavors.

Staff Adviser: Darlene Stevens, 419-530-2087, ST-S 1028
Faculty Advisers: Kevin West, 419-530-4053, TC 1050F
President: Getro Jean-Claude

Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO)
The purpose of this organization is to provide a campus-based community dedicated to the academic and professional development of non-traditional students while fostering a fervent commitment to social and emotional support. NTSO will honor the commitments set forth by The University of Toledo. We will set the standards and expectations of being a well diverse and non-discrimination organization that strives to be the best academically. NTSO is and always will be a family oriented organization with lasting friendships.

President: Johnny Simmons 

Pi Sigma Epsilon
This professional fraternity is especially for students interested in sales, sales management, and marketing. Pi Sigma Epsilon was created to promote marketing and sales as careers, and today is identified as one of the greatest impact forces training students for and encouraging them to enter these fields.

Faculty Adviser: Professor Susan Shultz, 419-530-2346, ST-S 3021
President: Manuel Vazquez-Ederra

Searles Ambassadors
This honorary group was created in tribute to Dr. Clair Searles, the first dean of the College of Business (1930-1958). Membership for this organization is an application and interview process that takes place in the spring semester of each academic school year. Specific requirements are set in order to become a Searles Ambassador and represent approximately one percent of the College of Business.

Staff Adviser: Darlene Stevens, 419-530-2087, ST-S 1022B
President: Kevin Hinds
Email: Searles Ambassadors

SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
The UT student chapter of SHRM provides students with the opportunities for professional development and a means to network with human resource managers. Members include a variety of business and non-business majors, and regular meetings are open to all interested students.

Website: http://utshrm.org/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/UT-SHRM/279617805398795

Faculty Advisers: Jenell Wittmer, 419-530-2264, ST-S 2013; and Dr. Bob Yonker 419-530-4611, ST-S 2021
President: Ashley Kaptur
Vice President: Vanessa Schwind

Student Government
COBI Student Representatives:

SHARP (Student Held Assets Return Portfolio)

This organization will provide a hands investing environment for the students of the University of Toledo by offering them an active role in investment research and portfolio management. Students interested in the field of investments will be given the opportunity to use the knowledge acquired and apply it by actively investing it the various financial markets. Local professionals will be invited to speak and share their career experiences. This organization will also seek to compete in national investment research competitions. All UT students, regardless of major, interested in the field of investments will have the opportunity to join.

Faculty Adviser: Ozcan Sezer, 419-530-2367, ST-S 4046
President: Mohammad Al Fadhel

Young Entrepreneur Society 
Y.E.S is an organization for students interested in pursuing Entrepreneurship. Students will get the opportunity to share their ideas with immediate feedback from their peers. The idea of this organization is to connect students with the appropriate resources that are already available on campus and assist with the necessary steps to grow, develop, and eventually start their own business.

Faculty Adviser: Dr. Sonny Ariss, 419-530-4060, ST-S 2044
President: Michael Koludrovich