LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Inter-Business Organization Council

The Inter-Business Organization Council (IBOC) is an organization whose purpose is to unify and organize efforts among the different business organizations; to inform these organizations of events scheduled; and to provide input, advice, and ideas to the Business Leadership Council. The membership is comprised of the presidents from each student organization in the E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration.

President: Justin Mannino
Co-Advisor: Wendy Luedtke
Co-Advisor: Ashley Junek
E-mail: IBOC@lsu.edu

updated October 3, 2008

Diplomats for Diversity
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The E. J. Ourso College of Business' Diplomats for Diversity is a student organization established to assist the Minority Business Program with the recruitment and retention of minority undergraduate students. Diplomats attend student activities on and off campus. In addition, they work with the coordinator of the Minority Business Program to develop programs that support and create community among minority business and pre-business students. Diplomats also mentor students enrolled in the Bridge to Success Program.

Coordinator: Victoria Archangel

updated August 26, 2009

The Colleagues

The Colleagues are a select group of students who serve as a liaison for the E. J. Ourso College of Business.  They recruit potential business students, assist with orientation and advising, and serve as hosts at various events sponsored by the College. .

Co-Advisor: Victoria Archangel
Co-Advisor: Ashley Junek
Co-Advisor: Wendy Luedtke

updated February 9, 2010

Alpha Kappa Psi
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Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious professional business fraternity in the country. AKPsi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders. We also offer members opportunities to learn about career possibilities both locally and nationally. In addition, we offer local networking opportunities through community service and professional programming as well as opportunities to meet people from all over the country at regional and national convention.

Beta Gamma Sigma (Honorary)
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Beta Gamma Sigma is the scholastic honor society for graduates of accredited schools of business administration. Selection for membership represents the highest national honor bestowed by LSU's E. J. Ourso College of Business Administration. Of the 1,200 colleges and universities in the U.S. that offer business degrees, only 247 are eligible for Beta Gamma Sigma chapters.

Advisor: Andrea Houston

updated July 22, 2008

Internal Audit Chapter (Undergraduate)
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This club is open to undergraduate students with an area of interest in internal audit. The purpose of the club is to prepare students to pass the Certified Internal Auditor Examination (CIA). The club also enables students to gain useful insight from practitioners.


Advisor: Lydia Lafleur

updated July 22, 2008

Omicron Delta Epsilon (Honorary)
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Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist , and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.

Currently, Omicron Delta Epsilon has 578 chapters located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Egypt, France, and United Arab Emirates. With such a broad, international base, chapter activities vary widely, ranging from invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings, etc., to special projects such as review sessions and tutoring for students in economics. Omicron Delta Epsilon plays a prominent role in the annual Honors Day celebrations at many colleges and universities.

Graduate Advisor: R. Carter Hill
Undergraduate Advisor: Richard Stahl

updated July 22, 2008

Student Finance Association
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The Student Finance Association (SFA) is an informative support group for finance students and faculty. Activities are designed to encourage students to socialize with fellow students, faculty members, and economists in the business community. The society also offers assistance with job searches and graduate school information.

President: Jake W. Boos

Vice President: Adam Wright

Secretary: Angela Cocran

Treasurer: Cory Bender

Advisor: Walter Morales

updated August 26, 2009

Association of Information Technology Professionals
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AITP is the largest professional management association in the country. The organization provides an atmosphere in which students can learn more about the world of information processing and what will be expected from them as a professional in the field. Professional meetings with speakers are combined with social occasions for a well-rounded organizational agenda.

Membership is open to students of all majors. To join, please send an email to one of the officers.

Mu Kappa Tau (Honorary)
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Mu Kappa Tau exists to encourage and recognize scholarship and high academic accomplishment among marketing students and to stimulate interaction and the exchange of ideas between members. Other goals include promoting the advancement of education in marketing, fostering integrity in the conduct of a marketing career, and bringing marketing professionals and students together on the basis of mutual interest.

Advisor: Al Burns

updated July 22, 2008

updated August 26, 2009

updated August 26, 2009

Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA)
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The Public Administration Institute Student Association (PAISA) is a professional student organization for students in the public administration program. PAISA provides professional and social activities for students to meet with professional public administrators and political leaders, as well as enhances student-faculty relations. PAISA also provides information regarding career opportunities in the field of public administration. The ultimate purpose of PAISA is to enhance the learning environment for all M.P.A. students.

updated August 26, 2009

Pi Alpha Alpha - The National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration
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Pi Alpha Alpha shares offices and staff with the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. NASPAA is a professional education association dedicated to the advancement of education, training, and research in public policy and administration. The Association's membership consists of the undergraduate and graduate education programs in public affairs and administration of more than 250 academic institutions in the United States. Affiliated with NASPAA are many federal, state, and local government agencies, university public affairs and administration programs in other nations, and national public interest groups all of whom share a concern for improving the quality of public management.

Advisor: Jim Richardson

updated July 21, 2008