Within PRSSA Chapters, members have the opportunity to work together as a strong team. From the executive board to student-run firm staff to even general Chapter activities, teamwork is essential in the Chapter environment. Everyone has a different perspective and personality; you must find a way to put all the pieces together. Even the most unlikely people can contribute to […]
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the April PRSSA Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank co-moderators Vice President of Public Relations, Lauren Gray, Vice President of Chapter Development, Kendall Schmidt and Vice President of Professional Development, Jessica Noonan for leading the conversation. Join us on May 21 at 9 p.m. ET for the next PRSSA Twitter chat. […]
Annually, representatives from PRSSA Chapters gather at National Assembly to make decisions that affect the entire Society. This year, PRSSA will gather in Charlotte, NC March 15-18. If you are the lucky delegate from your school follow these 10 tips from the 2011-2012 National Committee to make the PRSSA 2012 National Assembly an event you will remember. If you’re attending as a […]
One of the most advanced sports communication projects in recent history included a driving force of college students and PRSSA members. During the 2012 Super Bowl, social media command center volunteers included students from Ball State University, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Butler University and Campbellsville University. PRSSA members Sarah Janiga, of Ball State University, and Gerry James, of Campbellsville University, […]
Every organization comes with their own set of strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Use a SWOT analysis to improve your Chapter. What helps you evaluate opportunities and threats? How can you use strengths and weaknesses to your advantage? This is a guest post written the Vice President of Chapter Development Kendall Schmidt, and designed by FORUM Design Editor Sarah Thacker.
In the business world, we call community service social responsibility. However, it is much more than that — it is building leadership. Our field requires us to be strong communicators and advocates for the public good. We are often the influencers and changemakers in our society. PRSSA Chapters all over the nation are building leaders in their communities. For example, […]
In any group or organization full of passionate leaders, conflicts are bound to surface. PRSSA Chapters are no different. Conflicts will happen. It is best to deal with them upfront and fast. If you have a problem in your Chapter, talk to your Chapter Adviser first and foremost. Your Adviser should provide knowledge and advice about the situation. Do not […]
Editor’s Note: To commemorate PRSSA and PRSA Ethics Month, PRSSA is running a series of posts on important ethics issues facing students and young professionals in public relations. An archive of PRSSA ethics-related posts can be found here. You can also read ethics-related PRSA posts on the PRSAY blog. As a way to reward and honor Chapters committed to ethical […]
So you have heard for months and months about the PRSSA 2011 National Conference in Orlando. But, it can be hard to know what to expect from these jam-packed five days if you haven’t experienced it before. Arriving at Conference is an exciting time. You meet with more than 1,000 students who are just as passionate about public relations as […]
