LibGuides: Institutional Diversity: Associations

Professional Associations

NACME: National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering
Seeks to increase representation of minorities in engineering, technology, math, and science-based careers.
The National Registry of Diverse and Strategic Faculty
Connects minority faculty candidates seeking employment with institutions of higher education

Association of Black Psychologists
Identifies and addresses needs of African American professionals in the field of psychology
Black Caucus of the American Library Association
Association of African American professional librarians
National Alliance of Black School Educators
Association supporting African American teachers
NABJ: National Association of Black Journalists
Resources and advocacy for African American professional journalists and journalism students
National Black MBA Association
Provides support for African Americans with MBAs and advanced business degrees
National Society of Black Engineers
Association for African American engineering students and professionals
National Urban League
Seeks to enable African Americans economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities

Asian Association of Social Psychology
Provide scholars in Asia and the Pacific with a forum of discussion and publication of their research
APALA: Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
Association of Asian American librarians
NAAAP: National Association of Asian American Professionals
A non-profit that cultivates and empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service and networking

HACU: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
Targets Hispanic students pursuing an academic degree
NAHJ: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Resources and advocacy for Hispanic professional journalists and journalism students
Prospanica: National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Fosters Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development
SACNAS: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
Encourages Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans to pursue advanced degrees in science fields

AIHEC: American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Represents Native Americans in higher education and tribally run academic institutions
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
A nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations and other indigenous peoples of North America in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies and careers
SACNAS: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science
Encourages Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans to pursue advanced degrees in science fields

AAUW: American Association of University Women
Presents issues and resources for women in academic positions
AWIS: Association for Women in Science
Champions the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
WITI: Women in Technology International
Networking and support resources for women in business and technology fields

WSU Student Organizations

All recognized student organizations (RSOs) are listed with Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL). Fraternity and Sorority Life includes the Multicultural Greek Council . Under the leadership of MGC, there are several sororities:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.
Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

All recognized student organizations (RSOs) are listed with Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL). Fraternity and Sorority Life includes the Multicultural Greek Council . There are several fraternities under the leadership of MGC:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Chi Sigma Tau National Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

In addition to the list below, there are many religion-specific and non-denominational religious clubs as well as many other types of student organizations. This is not a comprehensive list - please run a search to find other organizations. These student groups are also listed in this library guide in the relevant category in the left column.

Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
Asian Student Conference
Associated Malaysian Students of Wichita
Black Student Union
Feminists on Campus Uniting Students (FOCUS)
Hispanic American Leadership Organization
Indian Student Association
International Student Union
Iranian Student Association
National Society of Black Engineers
Saudi Student Association
Sisters4Sisters
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies
Wichita State Society of Women Engineers