SIS Student Associations Newsletter

• Winter 2005-06

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 (ALA)
• American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIST)
• Special Libraries Association (SLA)
• Tennessee Library Association (TLA)

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.

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.