SAA serves to introduce and integrate new students in the archival profession, and enhance the educational process by providing an additional focus for students to discuss archival issues, identify with the profession, and engage in professional activities. Some of the activities include guest lecturers, field trips, the sponsoring of presentations and conferences, and of course, a wide variety of social functions. The Speakers Committee helps select guest speakers for SI with an emphasis on speakers who stimulate thought and discussion on topics of School-wide interest. SLA is designed for individuals interested in a career in archives, corporate libraries, government libraries, law libraries and other libraries with specialized collections. The objective of SLA is to provide students with information about careers in special libraries, and is active in networking, career development and placement.
Activities sponsored by the organization include guest speakers, field trips, and social events.
The student chapter also encourages membership in the professional organization at reduced student rates. The VCC is a University-wide student organization. Members assist community organizations and participate in such events as the annual Net Day. SCOR also includes students of other cultures, ethnicities, and international origins. SCOR serves as an advocacy group in the Horace H. Rackham Graduate School, and works toward the recruitment and retention of all graduate students of color.