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Students in TCS are active in learning and in applying that learning.

Collegiate Merchandising Association (CMA)

The Collegiate Merchandising Association (CMA) addresses the interests of students related to retailing careers and issues. CMA’s approximately 250 members sponsor campus receptions and presentations for retail firms who are conducting interviews. CMA also sponsors field trips and speakers and gives a scholarship each semester to a senior member. Each semester CMA publishes its own fashion magazine, Clutch.

Website: Collegiate Merchandising Association

Ann Langston
B.S.
Director of the Center for Retail Merchandising...
alangston@fsu.edu
 

Fashion Inc.

Fashion Inc. addresses the interests of students related to current fashion trends and design in TCS. A major function of the organization is the Annual Fashion Show which is produced each spring. Fashion Inc. also has the opportunity to assist with the fashion promotion activities of local firms.

Website: Fashion Inc.

Wanda Brown
M.S.
Associate Instructor in Apparel Design
wbrown@fsu.edu
 

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist Student Chapter (AATCC)

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists FSU chapter addresses the interests of students related to textile product development and quality assurance. It is affiliated with the national organization and members attend national and regional conferences when possible. The student organization provides opportunities for field trips to production and testing facilities.

Kay Grise
Ph.D.
Associate Professor
kgrise@mailer.fsu.edu