Student Safety Organization

The Student Safety Organization (SSO) has been internationally recognized for student leadership and has taken an active role in developing similar organizations on campuses throughout the country. The SSO has been instrumental in developing seminars. Annually, the SSO organizes a full day conference where prominent environmental, safety, and health (ESH) professionals from a variety of industries share their experiences and insights with the students.

Benefits of Membership in SSO and ASSE:

• Opportunities to network with safety professionals through conferences, facilities tours, and safety meetings
• Networking with past graduates
• Learning about topics discussed briefly in safety classes
• Learning about current employment opportunities
• Conversing with guest speakers
• Opportunity to attend safety conferences and seminars
• Ability to post resume on this web site for free
• Opportunity for employers to become acquainted with members
• Access to ASSE scholarships
• Access to a safety library with publications not found in the campus library
• Ability to attend the Professional Development Conference (PDC) free of charge
• Ability to apply for many scholarships
• Most of all, a comfortable setting to meet other students who are preparing for the “World” after graduation