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Student Organizations

An organization designed for the College of Business to provide financial education and networking opportunities for all students, specifically those majoring, minoring, or with an interest in the accounting profession.

Organization Leaders:

President - Brianna Jefferies
Vice President - Dalton Lee
Secretary - James Alvis
Treasurer - Daniela Diaz Campos
 
Advisors:  Lesley Rodriguez, & Susan Cockrell

Alpha Kappa Psi is the premier developer of principled business leaders and is a co-ed professional business fraternity. This award-winning chapter (Zeta Phi) was chartered in 1965 at APSU and is open to all majors. Alpha Kappa Psi's core values include: service, unity, knowledge, integrity, and brotherhood. For more information, email the Vice President of Membership.

Advisors: Dr. Pennye Brown and Kyra Hardy
 
Additional Resources:
Zeta Phi Chapter Website
Alpha Kappa Psi National Website

The purpose of this organization is to push students interested in business beyond the textbook and help them explore their passion for helping others through volunteerism.

President: Daniela Diaz Campos
Advisor: Matthew Kilpatrick
 

College of Business Ambassadors play a vital role in representing our institution to prospective students, families, and the community at large. Students share their enthusiasm, knowledge, and personal experiences, showcasing the unique opportunities and benefits our institution offers.

2024-25 Ambassadors:
Daniela Diaz Campos
William Martin Jr.
Tiffany Ortiz
 
Advisor: Elaina Russell
 
 

Governors Guild is organized to advance the mission of the Austin Peay State University College of Business by promoting student engagement, collaboration, and connection between students, faculty, and staff of the College of Business, while fostering inclusion and promoting programs and initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the College.

Members:
Sean Carey, Juana Chavez Hernandez, Citlali Dominguez, Shermya Dover-John, Justin Duncan, Amelia Fotias, Sota Minami, Sabrina Reece, Jaire Tariq Richardson, Katie Thrash, Ariana Vance
 
Advisor: Matthew Kilpatrick
 

The purpose of this club is to help students explore their interests in the hospitality industry through experiential-learning and networking opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Tim Self
 

The purpose of the Larry W. Carroll Govs Fund is to provide a valuable experiential-learning opportunity for students and allow them to explore their passions in finance and investments by enabling them to manage an investment portfolio. The opportunity to be a Student Portfolio Manager is open to all APSU CoB students. At the beginning of each academic year, the Faculty Govs Funds Advisors will meet to select students from a pool of applicants. The Student Portfolio Managers works closely with the Faculty Govs Funds Advisors to achieve the purpose and investment objective of the Govs Funds.

Organization Leaders:

President - Thomas (Tommy) Pyron
Vice President - Chelsae Thompson
Executive Support Specialist - Daniela Diaz Campos
Chief Investment Officer - Korey Nettles
Communications Director - Kade Tjaarda
 

Advisor(s): Dr. Dong Nyonna, Dr. Michael Phillips, Dr. Susan Cockrell, and Stephanie Bilderback.

The mission of this organization is to provide real world real estate experience to students through networking events.

Organization Leader: Braden Kaiser
Advisor(s):  Dr. Eren Cifci

The mission of Sigma Beta Delta is to encourage and recognize scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind.  Sigma Beta Delta represents the top students in the College of Business. 

Advisor(s):  Lesley Rodriguez
Additional Resources:
Sigma Beta Delta National Website

Stache Squad members serve as peer advisors, connecting with prospective students to offer valuable insights, support and guidance. From navigating campus life to mastering academic challenges, Stache Squad is here to ensure your transition is smooth, engaging and filled with opportunities for growth.

Members: Jaire Tariq Richardson, Shi Williams, Landry Hampton and Sarah Ahlheit
Advisor(s):  Matthew Kilpatrick

SHRM APSU is affiliated with the national SHRM organization and provides APSU students the opportunity to learn from business professionals in the field of Human Resource Management. Through open forums and information exchanges, members build their networks and apply the work-related experience of professionals with the theoretical academic perspectives of student and faculty members. 

Advisor(s):  Dr. Achira Mudiyanselage
Additional Resources:
SHRM National Website