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As your chapter programming and engagement activities evolve, the SHRM team will proactively partner with our membership directly and through our student chapters to provide more creative opportunities. We have a streamlined submission process to aid in more-efficient, timely completion of your annual report. We are using an “honor system” approach, recognizing that ethical behavior is a key competency for any HR professional—as well as any student who is aspiring to a career in the HR field!  \nWithin this document, your student chapter can affirm its Chapter in Good Standing status by completing Section 1. To reiterate, all items in Section 1 are required for Chapter in Good Standing status, while Section 2 is required for award consideration. Section 2A includes items that reflect effective student chapter leadership and operations. Section 2B reflects chapter programs and initiatives that are the basis for the SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award program.  \nYour student chapter advisor and the SHRM membership division staff are here to assist you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email [at](at SHRMStudent@shrm.org)[ ](at SHRMStudent@shrm.org)[SHRMStudent@shrm.org](at SHRMStudent@shrm.org).  \nSincerely,  \nMichael P. Aitken  \nEVP, HR Professional Solutions SHRM  \nSHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 362 million workers and families [globally. Learn more at](globally. Learn more at SHRM.org)[ ](globally. Learn more at SHRM.org)[SHRM.org](globally. Learn more at SHRM.org).  \nSHRM  \n1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 USA  \nPhone: (800) 283-7476  \nINFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS  \n• Review this planning workbook with your student chapter board and advisor. The program year is defined as April 1 through March  \n31. Although the submission deadline is April 30, all activities must take place during the program year, unless the activity is for multiyear projects.  \n• All activities should be completed by students, not professional members, advisors or faculty.  \n• Completion of Section 1 is required of all student chapters to remain an active student chapter in good standing.  \n• To be eligible for a SHRM Student Chapter Merit Award, a student chapter must:  \n– Complete all items in Section 1 and 2A,  \n– Complete the minimum number of activities designated for the award sought in Section 2B, and  \n– Submit a year-end report by April 30.  \n• Honorable Mention, Merit and Superior Merit Awards are given based on the number of activities and projects completed. In addition, up to 12 student chapters are recognized with an Outstanding Student Chapter Award for a specific project or activity that distinguishes them from other chapters. Student chapters wishing to be considered for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award must meet additional eligibility requirements, select ONE initiative for submission and complete the Outstanding Student Chapter Award portion of the online year-end report.  \n• The Student Chapter Merit Award Application can be found at  \n[www.shrm.org/meritawardapplication](www.shrm.org/meritawardapplication)  \nSUBMITTING YOUR YEAR-END REPORT  \n• Complete your online year-end report and submit it no later than April 30. Only reports submitted online by the deadline will be accepted.  \n• An activity may be counted only once.  \n• Both the student chapter president and the student chapter advisor must review and approve the","cbCailaTIyzbngeb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailaTIyzbngeb","pdf",1140261,13,"English","# Information & Instructions\n## Program year and submission rules\n## Eligibility for the Merit Awards\n## Submitting your year-end report\n# Section 1 – SHRM Student Chapter in Good Standing – Required\n## 1.1 Maintain minimum national student membership\n## 1.2 Submit annual Student Chapter Information Form (SCIF)","[{\"question\":\"What is the program year for the SHRM Student Chapter Merit Awards?\",\"answer\":\"The program year runs from April 1 through March 31. 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