Student Organizations

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

• 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

• Treasurer: Landry Hampton

• 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:

• Sarah Ahlheit

• Daniela Diaz Campos

• Landry Hampton

• William Martin Jr.

• Tiffany Ortiz

Advisor:

• Matthew Kilpatrick

• Elaina Russell

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

• President: Hailey Dorsey

• Secretary: Rachel Garza

• 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: Kade Tjaarda
• Executive Support Specialist: Logan Jackson
• Chief Investment Officer: Korey Nettles
• Communication Director: Citlali Dominguez

Advisor(s):

• Dr. Dong Nyonna

• Dr. Michael Phillips

• Dr. Stephanie Bilderback

Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies, recognizing scholastic attainment and honoring outstanding achievements in economics.

• Advisor: Dr. Matt Hampton

• Additional Resources: Omicron Delta Epsilon national website

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

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. 

• Vice President: Zoeigh Owens

• Advisor(s):  Dr. Achira Mudiyanselage

• Additional Resources: SHRM National Website