The SOIS Student Organizations (SO) were established to improve communication between students, faculty, and alumni. These are duly authorized organizations registered with the Office of the Dean of Students and administered by an executive committee of students with School advisors.
Doctoral Student Organization
President: Meghan Dowell | mldowell@uwm.edu
Officer: Vanessa Schlais | vschlais@uwm.edu
Officer: Xioahan Yan | xyan@uwm.edu
Undergraduate Student Organization (UG SOISORG)
SOIS Org Advisors: Angela Sadowsky
51ÁÔÆæ Student Association (SA)
The Student Association (SA) is the student government of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The SA is run by students and for students with a mission of ensuring that student’s rights are upheld, promoting a high quality of education that is accessible to all, and enriching the student experience at 51ÁÔÆæ, through representation, advocacy, and funding of services and activities that improve student life. For more information please visit: /studentassociation/
School of Information Studies Program Representative
Program Reps is a new initiative by the Student Association to ensure every student at 51ÁÔÆæ has a voice in their student government. The SOIS Program Rep is elected by classmates in their academic program to represent their majors for the academic year. If you have a concern or issue that needs to be addressed within your course, your Program Rep can help.
We’re seeking people from EVERY major to be the eyes and ears for change – to listen up and speak out about the specific needs or students in your discipline. If you’ve got limited time to commit, but want to make a positive impact on your campus, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is a great way to build leadership experience and connections on campus, enhance your resume, and give back to the 51ÁÔÆæ community. Responsibilities include serving as the first point person for student suggestions and concerns, attendance at a working luncheon with your assigned academic senator once a semester, and biweekly email check-ins.
For more information visit: /studentassociation/get-involved/become-a-program-representative/
American Library Association (ALA) Student Chapter
For more information about the chapter please contact the President of the Student Chapter.
Officers:
President: Emily Villars
Vice President: Opeyemi Oboh
Secretary: Andrea Urbina
Treasurer: Samuel Kennedy
Please visit the for up-to-date details.
Email:sois-alastudentchapter@uwm.edu.
Facebook:
Society of American Archivist Student (SAA) Student Chapter
The purpose of the Society of American Archivist Student Chapter is to provide students with a link to the Society of American Archivists through networking opportunities, tours of local repositories, assistance for students to attend conferences, and a variety of other activities for both on-site and distance education students.
Please visit the SOIS SAA Student Chapter Facebook page for up-to-date details and events:
ASIST Wisconsin Chapter
The American Society for Information Science and Technology sponsors a Wisconsin Chapter. The chapter sponsors lectures and discussions for area professionals and students.
For more information contact: Dr. Iris Xie, Professor (hiris@uwm.edu)
51ÁÔÆæ Campus – Student Involvement Office
For additional information on 51ÁÔÆæ Campus Student Involvement Office, please visit the Student Involvement website.