Student Organizations
Joining and participating in student chapters of national organizations is an excellent way of obtaining leadership skills, learning about the organizations, and staying apprised of trends in the field. Student member dues for the national professional associations varies, but is inexpensive. Membership in at least one national organization is highly recommended.
The SIS Student Association facilitates and encourages communication between the faculty and students and promotes student social, educational, and professional interests. An executive board composed of elected officers and committee chairpersons plans and coordinates programs during the academic year. All enrolled students are eligible for membership.
The following organizations are represented at SIS:
- American Library Association/Tennessee Library Association (ALA/TLA)
- American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST)
- Special Libraries Association (SLA)
- Society of American Archivists (SAA)
- SIS Student Cohorts
Faculty Advisors to the student organizations are:
American Library Association (ALA)
Faculty advisor: Dr. Bharat Mehra
American Society for Information Science
and Technology (ASIST)
Faculty advisor: Dr. Dania Bilal
Society of American Archivists (SAA)
Faculty advisor: Dr. Ed Cortez
Special Libraries Association (SLA)
Faculty advisor: Dr. Carol Tenopir
Tennessee Library Association (TLA)
Faculty advisor: Dr. Cindy Welch
The Student Coordinating Council (SCC) serves as the government for the SIS student body, promotes and strengthens a spirit of community within SIS, and serves as a link between the SIS administration and its students.
The Institutional Knowledge Space for Students is a forum for SIS student leaders to discuss planning for school events and activities. Students interested in logging on to IKSS should contact David Green (SIS Student Communications Liaison) for access.
Alumni Organizations
Advisory Board
The School of Information Sciences’ Advisory Board consults with faculty and administration of the School of Information Sciences on all matters concerning the livelihood and direction of the program.
Alumni Association
The SIS Alumni Association is an active organization of graduates of the program whose purpose is to support programs of the school. The organization fosters communication among professionals in the field to stay abreast of changes and to build networks between alumni.
