Membership is by invitation and is based upon academic performance and service. The faculty advisor for both organizations is Dr. Roxanne Spindle. The VCU student chapter fosters career growth through regular meetings, workshops, and educational seminars. Meetings feature information systems professionals speaking on such topics as new technologies, information systems management issues, and careers in information systems. The professional Richmond chapter of AITP sponsors the student chapter at VCU, and student members may participate in Richmond chapter activities.
Membership is open to all students interested in careers in information systems or related areas.
The faculty advisor is Dr. Roland Weistroffer. Membership is the highest national recognition that can be bestowed upon a student in a business school accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. To be eligible for membership, a student must rank in the upper 7 percent of the junior class or upper 10 percent of the senior class. Members participate in a variety of professional and service activities. Leaders from the business community are invited to speak at chapter meetings.