Resources

Student Organizations

Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society

Kappa Omicron Nu at the University of North Alabama exists to encourage and honor superior scholarship and leadership achievement in Human Environmental Sciences. The mission of Kappa Omicron Nu is empowered leaders through scholarship, research, and leadership. This mission will enable the organization and chapters to prepare scholars and researchers for the 21st century.

Eligibility:

Students shall:

• Have declared a major in Human Environmental Sciences
• Have completed 45 semester hours or equivalent
• Rank in the top 25% of their class (have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 Scale)

American Society for Interior Design – ASID contributes to the community by assisting organizations such as the Tennessee Valley Art Center to fulfill their design needs. The organization also encourages excellence in the practice of interior design and assists members to serve the public professionally by contribution to an endowed departmental scholarship.

Culinary Arts Club - To provide culinary arts students to participate in departmental and community activities; to promote scholarships and career choices in the field of culinary arts at UNA Human Environmental Sciences.

Human Environmental Sciences Club – The Human Environmental Sciences Club strives to improve the quality of individual and family life through education, cooperative programs, and public information. Human Environmental Sciences integrates knowledge from the basic disciplines to solve everyday problems of families. Majors in Human Environmental Sciences are invited to become members of the club. The club develops leadership among its members. Monthly meetings feature guest speakers, and members are encouraged to attend state and national HES conferences.

Fashion Forum - Educational speakers who help students outlook are the focus of Fashion Forum. The organization is centered around fashion merchandising and interior design. Fashion Forum also offers a scholarship fund in order to supply financial assistance to students who are in need. Participation in various community service projects is encourages by the group.

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) - NKBA's endorsed college program was created to serve the professional needs of the industry and ensure consistent, quality education for students who desire to become kitchen/bathroom design professional. Each student must complete classroom work and supervised internships, which will enhance and extend the classroom experiences and ensure that they have fulfilled the minimum student competencies.