Cultivating a thriving PRSSA Chapter culture, especially during a pandemic, is not easy. That being said, there are many ways that PRSSA Chapters can reignite their membership. Here are some of the steps that GVPRSSA has taken to ensure our members gain valuable experience that gets them connected within their industry, promotes their professional growth, enhances their surrounding community and […]
According to CareerBuilder, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring. Furthermore, nearly half of employers say they use social networking sites to research current employees — 10 percent do it daily. Online professionalism is a priority in establishing respectability and credibility to your employers and the people you network with. At Oakland University in Auburn […]
After a year and a half of a global pandemic and a long, hot summer, PRSSA is back and better than ever. Whether you’re a new or a returning member, you can kill it as a Chapter member this school year. Be sure to follow your Chapter on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss any new updates. Attend […]
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 […]
PRSSA hosted their first Twitter chat of the 2021-2022 school year on August 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET. Titled “#WeArePRSSA: Best Practices for Chapters” this chat served as a great resource for Chapter leaders as everyone shared their ideas, experiences and more. Highlights can be found below.
This article is part of our National Committee Spotlight series. This series features our current National Committee reflecting on their experience and offering insights into their respective roles as we approach National Elections and Leadership Assembly. To learn more about running for National Committee, click here. Tiffany Ellington – Vice President of Chapter Development What is your role? Give us […]
“Membership starts with you.” That’s the first line of the PRSSA membership guide. After joining PRSSA in 2010, I quickly discovered that statement’s meaning. There were plenty of membership benefits waiting. I just had to take the initiative to access them. Now that I’ve begun my second year on National Committee, the meaning of this statement has changed. I […]
Your Chapter hosts events, engages with the community and communicates with members on multiple platforms. Isn’t it time you got some recognition for all the hard work? Through a combination of news announcements and awards, your Chapter has numerous opportunities to obtain the recognition it deserves—whether you have 15 members or 150. Here are the key ways PRSSA Chapters can […]
Recruitment is a key skill for every PRSSA Chapter to have. PRSSA Podcast host Austin Malcolm explores the importance of recruitment including membership diversity and helpful tactics to increase Chapter size. This podcast is joined by Regina Flanigan, University of Texas at Austin vice president of Chapter Development. How important is recruitment to your Chapter? What creative ways does your Chapter use to recruit? […]
As students and pre-professionals, we’re told how important it is to network with experienced practitioners; however, connecting with your peers from other Chapters may be just as beneficial. I have learned so much by networking with PRSSA Chapters from across the country at PRSSA National events and local Chapter mixers. Here are a few benefits of connecting with members of […]
