Join PRSSA on September 22nd from 5–7:15 p.m. EDT for the 2021 Chapter Development Sessions. During these sessions, fellow Chapter leaders will speak on numerous topics and share their best practices for other Chapters to implement. In between sessions, participants will have the opportunity to network with hosting Chapter leaders as well as other participants in attendance. Registration for this […]
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” Have you ever heard this quote? The main purpose of this expression is to point out the fact that if you want to change the final result, you need to change the way you do things. In a globalized, well-connected world, we are always surrounded by different ways of thinking […]
At the PRSSA 2019 International Conference, DePaul PRSSA presented a Chapter development session called Networking is So Fetch! The Mean Girls spin-off showcased tips on the world of networking and how to best use your network for professional development. Here are a few of the key takeaways: Never burn a bridge, personal or professional. There are different types of relationships, […]
Three students from the St. John Fisher College PRSSA, Tom Proietti Chapter in Rochester, NY, attended the Stockton University Chapter’s panel “Taking the Lead in Professional Development: Successful Networking in the Local Community” on Friday, October 18 at the PRSSA International Conference in San Diego. Below, the student attendees recap their key takeaways: Elizabeth Beach Senior, Media Management Major St. […]
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Session: Eastern Michigan University: How to Grow your Chapter on a Non-Traditional Campus Presenters: Abby Cousineau, Hope Salyer, Josie Bobeck and Madison Harmon Recap: In this session we learned how to maintain and grow a strong PRSSA Chapter on a non-traditional campus. What is a non-traditional campus? A non-traditional campus is a commuter school, a trade school or a community […]
Session: Success in Digital Media: Improve your Presence on Internet as a PRSSA Chapter Presenter: Universidad de San Martin de Porres In this session, attendees learned that developing a strong presence on social media does not happen overnight. It takes a team of people to help create and manage online content. For example, Universidad de San Martin de Porres delegates […]
Session: Chapter Development Session: Drake University, “Not the Boss of You: A Guide to Leading Leaders” and Ohio University, “Two Halves of a Whole: Uniting Firms and Chapters” Presenter: Drake University and Ohio University Recap: Drake University spoke about their own Chapter struggles and what it takes to be a good leader. They walked through the three steps of leadership […]
Session: “GRowan Pains: Successfully Recruit and Retain Chapter Members” Presenter: Rowan University Recap: Rowan University used videos and skits to show the importance of retaining and growing your Chapter. Chapter leaders should reduce friction between current members to help retain new members. If new members see tension between current members, it will scare them away. Do some research on what […]
Event: We Are Family: Becoming Part of Your University Community Presenters: Kent State University PRSSA Gabrielle Woodard, Chapter president Jesse Gettemy, editor Erin Zaranec, co-vice president of fundraising and community outreach Brenna Parker, vice president of public relations Hanna Moore, vice president of membership Recap: Kent State University discussed the topic of extending the PRSSA family to the surrounding school […]
Our Society boasts more than 330 Chapters across the U.S., Argentina and Colombia. Each and every one of these Chapters is unique and successful in its own way. Once a year eight Chapters have the privilege to present those successful practices to hundreds of PRSSA National Conference attendees. Haven’t quite piqued your interest yet? Here are the top five reasons […]
