EMU Today

YPSILANTI — Karen Craig, Eastern Michigan University’s assistant vice president of academic budgeting and operations and associate professor of finance, has been appointed as the chair of the student chapters committee for the Financial Management Association (FMA) International organization. In this capacity, she will assume a three-year term and oversee, direct, and supervise FMA's student programs and the National Honor Society.

This organization was established in 1970 and develops and disseminates knowledge about financial decision-making. According to the FMA, it broadens common interests between academics and professionals, gives opportunities for professional networking, promotes the development and basic understanding of financial practices, and enhances education in finance.

“I am thrilled to be selected as the FMA’s student chapter committee chair,” said Craig. “My years of serving as the FMA EMU chapter advisor have allowed me to work closely with our incredible finance students, extending their professional development and financial learning beyond the classroom.”

Craig took over this position on Oct. 15. During her three years, she will work with over 175 other chapters across the globe. She will provide resources to student members to help with professional and personal development while supporting them with networking opportunities.

Being the FMA’s EMU advisor and working on the student chapter committee for a few years gave her significant experience and a solid foundation to be selected for this position. 

“To see our EMU students develop and succeed as working professionals is personally rewarding,” said Craig. “To take on a greater role with FMA as the student chapter committee chair means I can continue to give back to the over 3,000 FMA student members through FMA's global chapters.”

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