American Humanics Student Association (AHSA)

As a participant in the American Humanics program, students become a member of AHSA. Active involvement in AHSA is required during the Fall and Spring semester that students attend the AH Management Institute and encouraged during a student's junior and senior years. AHSA members actively plan and execute projects that help students meet AH competency requirements. AHSA is open to any student interested in nonprofit organizations and management, not just those seeking AH certification.

The AHSA meets about once a month. For more information, contact AHSA president Shelby Buettner. See the American Humanics calendar or the Student Association calendar for upcoming AHSA meetings, events, and deadlines.

• AHSA Upcoming Meetings
• AHSA Bylaws
• AHSA Meeting Notes
• Robert's Rules of Order
• Strategic Planning Photos
• Strategic Planning Document

2008 AH Management Institute

The 2008 American Humanics Management/Leadership Institute was held January 3-6 in Kansas City, Missouri, and UNO was there.

Dr. Kathe Oleson, American Humanics lead faculty member, and Next Generation Leadership Award winning students Elizabeth Riley and Hanna Wanzenried presented "Learning and Serving: 'When You Do It, You Get It,'" a presentation demonstrating the benefits for students and nonprofits of infusing American Humanics coursework with service-learning pedagogy. The presentation included an overview of AH-related service-learning projects, and Riley and Wanzenreid spoke to their transformational experiences in service-learning.

The AHMI celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of American Humanics, Inc., in 1948 with historical celebration, numerous sessions on many aspects of nonprofit management, and opportunities for networking.

Buettner and Hernandez Selected for Who's Who

American Humanics Student Association President Shelby Buettner and Vice President Nicole Hernandez have been accepted for listings in the prestigious Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges. This honor recognizes their academic and leadership accomplishments.

2007 Fall Retreat

The 2007 American Humanics Fall Retreat was held on September 22, 2007, at the Omaha Home for Boys Cooper Farm. Activities included icebreakers led by AH student Beth Riley, a presentation on nonprofit risk management by Lisa Russell, Field Director of the Boy Scouts Mid-America Council, and an overview of the AH certification process by AHSA President Shelby Buettner and Vice President Nicole Hernandez. This informative morning was followed by a lunch roundtable with alumnae nonprofit professionals Cindy Janecek of Take Flight Farms and Jennifer Patten-Benson of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Finally, the students completed the day by participating in a teambuilding activity with Take Flight Farms.

2007 Durango Days Service-Learning Project

American Humanics students coordinated the efforts of a group of incoming UNO freshmen conducting service projects at the Social Settlement Association, the North and South Omaha Boys and Girls Clubs, and Turning Point on August 24, 2007. The day's remarkable efforts are visible in our photo gallery.

2007 AH Management Institute

A group of UNO American Humanics students participated in the 2007 AH Management Institute in Washington, DC, from January 3-8. At the Management Institute, the students heard speakers including Corporation for National and Community Service CEO David Eisner and Annie E. Casey Foundation senior vice president Ralph Smith. They also participated in a public policy dialogue on immigration, a case study simulation on demographic shifts, and a variety of structured workshops on topics pertinent to nonprofit management. "I really enjoyed the Management Institute. It helped reinforce my competencies in so many areas and my understanding of nonprofit leadership on a national basis," said student Bryan Freeman, who attended the conference. UNO was honored on the organization's Presidential Honor Roll for universities with exemplary models of civic engagement.

The AH students flew home with US Senator Ben Nelson.