WKU History
What is WKU's official school colors
Red and White!
True or False: SHRM has a special discounted membership for students.
True
Which HR Professor has an uncanny resemblance to Santa Claus?
Dr. Bob Hatfield
Which pop star recently said yes to a professional athlete?
Taylor Swift
Exempt or Non-Exempt: Which employee type is eligible for overtime pay?
Non-Exempt
Which animal is unique to WKU's campus and is often seen near Cherry Hall?
White Squirrel
SHRM has how many members worldwide?
A) About 25,000
B) About 325,000
C) About 1 million
B) About 325,000
Which HR professor loves to talk about their dog?
Dr. Coder
Toby Flenderson
Coaching or Mentoring: Which focuses on short-term skill building?
Coaching
What year was WKU founded? A) 1922 B) 1905 C) 1906
C) 1906
Which of these is a SHRM student benefit?
A) Discounted conference admission
B) Access to scholarships
C) Resume building through SHRM involvement
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Who is the current Dean of Gordon Ford?
This 2013 song by Dolly Parton inspired a 1980 film about workplace equality.
9 to 5
Onboarding or Orientation: Which is the longer, ongoing process of integrating employees into a company?
Onboarding
Who started the Red Towel tradition?
E.A. Diddle
Which of these best describes the SHRM-CP certification?
A) For entry-level HR students only
B) For early- to mid-career HR professionals
C) For senior executives only
B) For early- to mid-career HR professionals
WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business offers how many undergraduate majors?
6 (Accounting, Economics, Finance, CIS, International Business, Management, Marketing)
On the popular TV show, The Office, what is the name of the loved HR rep?
Holly Flax
Job Analysis or Job Posting: Which step happens first when filling a role?
Job Analysis
When is Big Red's Birthday?
December 1st!
SHRM’s motto is to create “Better __ for a Better __.”
Better Workplaces for a Better World!
Which professor recently published a textbook and course based on Taylor Swift?
Swift Leadership: A Taylor Made Approach to Influence and Decision Making
This Netflix show follows employees trapped in a deadly competition — not exactly HR approved.
Squid Game
Which law sets the federal minimum wage?
A) OSHA
B) FMLA
C) FLSA
D) EEOC
C) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)