UNI hosts Gamma Chapter, founded in 1925 as the third chapter of this national honor society consisting of over 150 chapters. SHRM also is sponsored by the Eastern Iowa Personnel Association. SHRM's local parent chapter is the Cedar Valley Society for Human Resource Management. Students involved have the opportunity to gain educational and developmental information as well as make valuable contacts with professionals in the field. This is specifically provided by speakers, activities, national, and local chapter affiliations.
Students also have the opportunity to attend state and national professional conferences.