Student Organizations
ILR students have traditionally created and joined organizations that express and advance their interests. The vitality and programs of the organizations depend to a great extent upon the interests and the energy of a changing student body.
Any official student organization interested in space for a Web site should contact ilrweb@cornell.edu.
Cornell Organization for Labor Action (COLA)
The Cornell Organization for Labor Action (COLA) includes members from ILR and from other colleges. COLA has been active in bringing the concerns of organized labor and the unorganized oppressed to the attention of the school and the university, with speakers, a Social Justice Fair, and Union Days events and activities.
COLA President (2007-2008): Alexandra Berg '09 (A&S) anb23@cornell.edu Advisor: Prof Risa Lieberwitz rll5@cornell.edu
ILR Ambassadors
ILR Ambassadors are student volunteers who host prospective students. If you would like to come visit, you will probably meet one. To schedule a visit, contact CourtneyFisher cgf7@cornell.edu 607-255-2222. Advisor: Ian Schachner ims25@cornell.edu
Minority ILR Student Organization (MILRSO)
The Minority ILR Student Organization (MILRSO) provides social, academic, and pre-professional support to its members. Open to all ILR students, MILRSO fosters cross-cultural friendships and dialogue. MILRSO also coordinates an annual symposium and workshops that address the experiences of people of color in the workplace, They maintain corporate and alumni contacts to aid in members' professional development.Read about this year's 2008 MILRSO fashion show or take a look at photos from the event.
MILRSO President (2007-2008): Katherine Sawyers '08 kas244@cornell.edu
Advisor: Aisha L. Davis ald53@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-1515
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Society for Human Resource Management is composed of graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in the professional field of HR management and the issues with which managers deal. The group hosts speakers from organizations that recruit interns and employees from the ILR student body.
SHRM President (2007-2008): Josh Navarro '09 jrn25@cornell.edu
E-mail: ilr_oss@cornell.edu Advisor: Prof Brad Bell bb92@cornell.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) annually elects officers who are representative of each of the classes, including Transfer students. These individuals are joined by officers of other ILR student groups to constitute a general governing body for student issues in the School. A Freshman class representative is elected in the latter part of the Fall Term.
SGA President (2006-2007): Katelyn McClellan '08 kem53@cornell.edu
Advisor: Kevin Harris kfh4@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-2223
Women's Caucus
The Women's Caucus has arranged visits to the ILR School by speakers and representatives of the interests and concerns of women, in panel discussions and presentations about careers, pay equity, harassment, and child care.
Women's Caucus President (2007-2008): Krystal B. Bruyer '09 kbb23@cornell.edu
E-mail: ilr_oss@cornell.edu Advisor: Laura Lewis lal8@cornell.edu
