The organizations and clubs promote leadership and interpersonal skills, provide opportunities for social and service activities, and acquaint students with career opportunities, with each other and with faculty advisors. The councils support and advise the faculty of the School of Human Ecology. KONu promotes scholarship, intellectual development, leadership and research, student and faculty dialogue, and high ethical standards. Membership is extended to all majors in Human Ecology. Half Baked , the monthly newsletter, keep members informed on club news and other pertinent happenings related to food and nutrition.
Membership is open.
The Home Designers Association is a bridge linking members with professionals through activities such as field trips, seminars, and meetings. The members of this association work alongside Putnam County Habitat for Humanity. Membership is open. The Merchandising Association enhances knowledge of fashion merchandising, develops leadership skills, and promotes collegiality. The association regularly purchases periodicals for the School and professional memberships in the American Collegiate Retail Association, American Costume Society, and the International Fabricare Institute.