Faculty & Staff Resources

DallasHR is a not-for-profit professional association and the local choice of Dallas and Collin County area human resources professionals. Founded in 1939, the organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and is the fourth largest Society for Human Resources (SHRM) affiliate chapters with more than 2,100 engaged members. DallasHR powers The HRSouthwest Conference, designated the official State of Texas SHRM Conference; it is the largest regional human resources event in the U.S., hosting more than 2,500 attendees, speakers and exhibitors annually.

Founded in 1966, Fort Worth HR (FWHR) has nearly 600 members representing more than 480 companies in the Metroplex. We represent professionals, veterans and students with all manner of educations and certifications. By themselves, our members volunteer at hundreds of different locations throughout the Metroplex and, collectively, we have over 2000 years of professional experience. FWHR is the greater Tarrant County and surrounding area's affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). FWHR also participates in the activities of Texas SHRM and our SHRM affiliated chapters in North Texas. The mission of FWHR, a non-profit organization, is to advance the human resource profession by: promoting the strategic value of human resources; by developing the skills and knowledge of its members; and facilitating the development of professional relationships. FWHR holds monthly meetings and two annual conferences for our members. Our members also have access to our membership directory and online forums, and enjoy discounts for meetings, conferences, and other training events. They also have access to member-only events throughout the year. Most importantly, though, our members have access to each other - the professional and personal relationships developed while volunteering in FWHR activities are invaluable.

The Mid-Cities Human Resource Association (SHRM Affiliate Chapter #308) is the premier award-winning association for Human Resource professionals in the Mid-Cities area of the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX metroplex. Formed in 1974 by professionals from Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding cities (Mid-Cities), a local forum was organized in an effort to Enhance the local community, Educate and develop members, and Advance the Human Resources profession. To promote a greater understanding of the Human Resource function, members enjoy networking, community involvement, leadership roles, and participation in seminars, expos, and workshops featuring expert speakers on key HR-related topics. Chapter members include all levels of HR practitioners, business leaders from a variety of industries, and full-time students working towards a degree in Human Resources. The Mid-Cities chapter is a SHRM Learning System Champion, offering a certification study group each Spring. We are also SHRM Foundation Chapter Champion, a SHRM Foundation Aging Workforce Initiative Partner, a recipient of a 2017 SHRM Innovation Award, a 2017 SHRM Excel Platinum Chapter awardee, and a past recipient of the prestigious Pinnacle Award.

The Harvard Club of Dallas is the alumni organization for all of Harvard University whether it is the Law School, College, School of Education, Business School, Medical School, Kennedy School or any of the other degree-granting programs of the University. We also sincerely welcome membership from students, parents, spouses and anyone who has taken a course at Harvard. The club is a wonderful way to connect with area alumni, to learn more about the university, and to expand your Harvard relationships.

The Harvard Alumni Association ("HAA") maintains and enhances a highly engaged, vibrant community of alumni and friends worldwide. The Harvard Alumni Association was previously known as the Associated Harvard Alumni. The latter was formed on July 1, 1965, as an amalgamation of the Harvard Alumni Association (est. 1840) and the Associated Harvard Clubs (est. 1897). The HAA, with offices on the 6th floor of 124 Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge, is the official association of all alumni of Harvard University. Its regular members include recipients of all degrees granted by the University and Radcliffe College, as well as the members of all University Faculties. Others whose names appear on the alumni records of the University, but who have not received degrees, are associate members. They may attend any meetings and take part in any activities of the Association but may not vote for Overseers of the University or Directors of the HAA. The purpose of the HAA as stated in its Constitution is to promote the welfare of Harvard University and to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between Harvard University and its alumni. The HAA helps alumni connect with the University and with fellow graduates through a wealth of Club activities, continuing education programs, online services, and alumni events around the world. The HAA has constitutional duties to nominate candidates for Overseer and elected HAA Directors and to conduct the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association in May on the afternoon of Commencement. The main work of the Association is carried out by standing committees of the HAA Board of Directors, with each Director serving on at least one committee. These committees cover such areas as educational alumni events, communications, Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups, reunions, the graduate schools' alumni organizations, recent graduates, and undergraduates. The HAA also administers two awards: the HAA Award and the Harvard Medal.

Recipient of the 2018 ABA Section Officer's Conference (SOC) Collaboration Award for its work on addressing the opioid epidemic with a summit in May 2018, the Senior Lawyers Division serves experienced lawyers and American families. The Division promotes professionalism in the law and assists lawyers and judges transitioning in their careers.

Members of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar are part of a 14,000 member group that strives to improve legal education and lawyer licensing by fostering cooperation among legal educators, practitioners and judges through workshops, conferences and publications. The Section's Council is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as the national accrediting agency for programs leading to the J.D. In this function, the Council and the Section are independent of the ABA, as required by DOE regulations. All state supreme courts recognize ABA-approved law schools as meeting the legal education requirements to qualify for the bar examination; forty-six states limit eligibility for bar admission to graduates of ABA-approved schools.

The School Law Section of the State Bar of Texas is dedicated to providing a forum for information related to legal issues arising in public schools, junior colleges, and universities in Texas to a wide range of legal practitioners and education law related associations. Section membership includes individuals who represent the interests of parents, students, employees and employee organizations, educational institutions and governing bodies of institutions, and state and national education-related agencies and associations. A broad diversification of interests and an atmosphere of professional cooperation help to make the School Law Section a unique group committed to the interests of all its constituents.

The purpose of the Labor and Employment Law Section is to promote and enhance the practice of law by all lawyers who specialize or have an interest in labor and employment law. The Section publishes a quarterly Newsletter. The Newsletter contains a report from the Chair on current Section activities. It also contains concise summaries, with commentary by the editor, on recent Texas state and federal court decisions involving significant labor and employment law issues.

The mission of the American Bar Association is to serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.

The mission of the State Bar of Texas is to support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers, enable its members to better serve their clients and the public, educate the public about the rule of law, and promote diversity in the administration of justice and the practice of law. The State Bar of Texas is the second largest state bar association in terms of active attorney members in the United States. The State Bar Act, adopted by the Legislature in 1939, mandates that all attorneys licensed to practice law in Texas be members of the State Bar.

Education Law Association is the premier forum for all professionals in education who are interested in practical knowledge, scholarship, and interdisciplinary dialogue about legal and policy issues affecting education. We are a national, nonprofit member association offering unbiased information to its professional members about current legal issues affecting education and the rights of those involved in education in both public and private K-12 schools, universities and colleges. For education professionals and legal advocates on behalf of educational institutions and individual clients, ELA remains an indispensable resource.

SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 countries, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.

The TCU Alumni Association is your connection to everything TCU, providing lifelong access to a professional and social network of Horned Frogs. We help Frogs connect up – whether it’s moving up the corporate ladder or meeting up with fellow Frogs!

To administer the program of minimum continuing legal education as established by Article XII of the State Bar Rules, formulate rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Article, evaluate through an accreditation system continuing legal education activities applicable to the Rules, and encourage development of high quality continuing legal education activities statewide.

The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a national research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good.

The Texas Young Lawyers Association ("TYLA") focuses 100% of its effort and funding to serving Texas communities to enrich and improve lives. Our programs and resources offer helpful legal information to members of the general public on a variety of topics. Others assist Texas lawyers in developing and maintaining their legal practices. And many are directed toward underserved members of our community, including the homeless, the elderly, and members of our military.