Student and Professional Organizations

Student Organizations

• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Student Unit
• Interior Architecture Collaborative
• Fashion and Design Students Organization (FADS), a National Retail Federation Foundation Student Affiliate (NRFFSA) Chapter
• NCFR – Certified Family Life Educators
• Nutrition and Dietetic Association (NDA)

Professional Organizations

Human Sciences

• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

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Human Development & Family Studies

• Certified Family Life Educator/National Council on Family Relations

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Interior Architecture

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Nutrition and Food Science

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Institute of Food Technologists
• Research Chefs Association

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Textiles, Merchandising, and Design

• International Textile & Apparel Association (ITAA)
• The National Retail Foundation (NRF)

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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Student Unit

The object of this section shall be to create a greater understanding of the significant place of the family and consumer sciences professional in our society and to stimulate action which will lead toward the realization of an optimum environment which will provide for the total well-being of the family and the individual. The Association has a monthly meeting and offers a variety of community service and fundraising activities. Students are encouraged to participate in the Association at all levels. Graduate study is also encouraged. The MTSU Student Activity Department assists students with funding for travel to professional conferences. More information can be found at the following sites:

• AAFCS Student Resources

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Interior Architecture Collaborative

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NCFR – Certified Family Life Educators

National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) sponsors the only national program to certify family life educators. The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program encourages applications from all professionals with course work and experience in family life education including formal teaching, community education, curriculum and resource development, health care, military family support, counseling, and ministry.

Check out the NCFR-CFLE website for more information.

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Nutrition and Dietetic Association (NDA)

The Nutrition and Dietetic Association (NDA) is a student-run organization for nutrition and food science majors. The NDA works to promote student visibility, support networking engagements, and provide professional opportunities to up-and-coming nutrition professionals. Getting involved with the NDA is an excellent way to build your volunteer and leadership experiences for internship applications and for your future career. Members will have the opportunity to interact with peers, faculty members, and other dietetic professionals outside the classroom, which offers networking possibilities. Some of the volunteer activities that the NDA has participated in or conducted are canned food drives for Second Harvest Food Back and local shelters, bake sales to raise money for scholarships, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fund raisers, Sole for Soles shoe drive, nursing home bingo, See Spot Run 5K, Operation Christmas Child, and various health fairs held at MTSU. 

The NDA has a bulletin board in the EHS building. The bulletin board has information about meeting times and membership applications, a calendar with upcoming volunteer activities, and other information related to the NDA. Students should check the board frequently for new information. 

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation provides students with opportunities and resources to pursue a promising retail career. Connecting students and retail companies together, NRF aids in bettering lives and communities. 

Check out The National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation website for more information.