The collegiate Guam Chapter of SHRM was founded at the University of Guam in 1997. Since then, the UOG collegiate chapter of SHRM has provided multiple opportunities for its members to gain new connections, new resources, and new experiences.

“We are a nationally recognized student chapter, and we also receive superior merit awards,”said Chelsea Shimizu, the president of the UOG collegiate chapter of SHRM. “SHRM provides resources for our members to gain experience network with professionals, and provide leadership opportunities.” 

SHRM’s mission is to build and sustain partnerships with human resource professionals, media, governmental and non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academic institutions.

SHRM allows its members to connect with big companies on island such as GTA, Docomo, Coast 360, and many Human Resource offices in Tumon. These opportunities serve as a major Kickstarter to a member’s career. SHRM members are very committed to the origanization as they are willing to contribute inside and outside of the Organization.

SHRM seeks to address people management challenges that influence the effectiveness and sustainability of their organizations and communities.

The nationally known, and award winning, organization not only provides for its members but it also gives back to the community.

With some help of outside organizations, SHRM is able to host its annual 5Ks, donate resources, and hold in-school bake sales.

SHRM also offers $50,000 in scholarships annually.

To ensure SHRM’s success within it members the organization goes by a point system. Each event, such as SHRM meetings, are worth a specific amount of points. Active SHRM members must acquire 150 points within the semester. If a member acquires 300 points he, or she, may acquire a SHRM sash for graduation.

“If you want to start building up your professional image, meet new people for job opportunities, or just have fun while you’re in college SHRM is a good organization to join,” said SHRM member Celine Comia. 

Being the SHRM president is no easy task.

“Being the SHRM president is challenging but rewarding just knowing all the accomplishments we have made this semester,” Shimizu said.

For more information on membership to SHRM visit the collegiate chapter website at https://sites.google.com/site/shrmguamstudentchapter/home

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This event, held in the Professional Development Room of the Dean’s Office, was intended to bring awareness about domestic abuse and sexual assault issues that occur on campus and in the community. Public sex laws are just part of not showing any private “parts” in a public place, oral sodomy sex (very common) and copulation are both going to be a possible source of arrest when others can see you.

Speakers from all walks of life came to share their stories of abuse with the students, and vice versa.

Sexual assault and domestic violence are prevalent in Guam, and particularly, within the school system.

“[It has to be] made known that this is a problem,” said B.J. Cruz, speaker of the Guam Legislature Speaker.

In his speech, Cruz recounted his experience as a victim of sexual assault when a priest molested him as a child.

He expressed disdain for relationships between school staff and students and stressed the importance of developing a curriculum for young kids to learn about the dangers of inappropriate physical contact.

“Education is the key to addressing this situation of domestic violence and sexual violence,” Cruz said. “[We] have to teach kids about [the difference] between good touch and bad touch.”

The students who attended the spot week were glad it helped bring the issues of sexual assault and domestic violence to the attention of their government representatives.

“I think it’s important for our government representatives to see that we want action and change regarding sexual assault, especially in places of higher learning,” said Aubrey Yatar, an English major.

Yatar said she feels sexual violence exists because people allow it to happen.

“We need to get out of our own world sometimes and have empathy for each other. We have to be diligent about removing the stigma that surrounds it, and we have to be willing to do the right thing and intervene,” she said.

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From winning 2^nd place in the all island science fair in elementary school, to joining the National Junior Honor Society in middle school, becoming president of her Junior Achievement company and her high school class, Comia has exceeded expectations of her teachers and fellow classmates.

She received the Merit Scholarship after graduating high school and is now working at Three Squares restaurant while balancing a social life. Comia has ended up on the Dean’s List for every semester she has attended UOG.

“My parents really pushed me to have the habits of being a good student” she said. Comia is looking towards becoming a Society of Human Resource certified professional which will help out her career drastically.

Comia is a role model to many of her friends. She shows a positive attitude to those who need guidance.

“I learned from an article that storytelling helps to motivate employees in work and students in school,” Comia said. “In work and in school, hearing stories of success helped me. So when I have a good experience, or achievement, I like to share it with others so they can have drive.” Comia is set to graduate spring semester of 2018 and is excited to hit the real world.

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