Do you opt out of applying for scholarships because you don’t feel confident enough? Has anyone ever taught you how to compile a strong and effective scholarship application? If you’re like me, no one has taught you the ropes for scholarship applications, so I made time to teach myself. I’ve been fortunate to score thousands of dollars in scholarships since […]
Members of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s PRSSA Chapter and Champions for PRSSA with the 2012 Outstanding Chapter Teahan Award. Minutes after walking out of the post office this past June, I called my friend and said, “I just shipped off my baby to New York City!” Confused, I explained to her that I had finished our Chapter’s F.H. […]
During her time as a member of the PRSSA Chapter at Indiana University Bloomington and the 2011-2012 FORUM Editor-in-Chief, Amy Bishop won many awards and scholarships. The following are her tips for submissions to win awards and scholarships in a Q&A format. Q: What awards did you receive while in PRSSA? A: The Stephen D. Pisinski Memorial Scholarship, the Betsy Plank/PRSSA […]
Editor’s Note: To commemorate PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Month, PRSSA is running a series of posts on how to grow your relationships within the profession. An archive of PRSSA professional development posts can be found here. More information can also be found in the PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Manual. While most, if not all, PRSSA members know their Chapter’s Faculty Adviser, a disappointing few […]
My blog post this month is a State of the Society address – updates about PRSSA and guidance on how we can actively work to advance the long-term growth of our Society. FACT: Although increasing, less than 10 percent of members apply for PRSSA scholarships and awards During the next couple of months, educate your Chapter members on the benefits […]
One of the most popular questions I’ve been asked recently is how to recruit members. While every Chapter is unique and has different needs to meet, here are some basic tips that can help you get started. 1. Identify your target audience. Are you looking to recruit freshmen? Seniors? People of other majors? Decide what type of members you’re looking […]
One of the cool parts of my job as National President is my responsibility to work with PRSA. In June, I attended the PRSA Leadership Rally on behalf of PRSSA. Connecting with PRSA leaders from around the country made me realize that PRSA Chapter leaders share many of the same challenges and goals as PRSSA Chapter leaders. Among the most […]
During the summer, we posted about how to increase the value of your PRSSA membership to get the most for your money. This time around, we found that since it’s a different time of the year, you have different opportunities to participate in and further add value to your membership. Here’s a checklist of things you can do before completing […]
With finals wrapping up for most of us, the semester break is a great time to gain writing experience. Below I’ve listed several opportunities to contribute your work and in turn, gain a sample for your portfolio. Your portfolio should have different writing samples, so consider writing for a variety of these outlets. FORUM. If you’re looking to write about […]
Below is a guest post from Sarah Norton, PRSSA Chapter President at Belmont University. Belmont is a past recipient of the Teahan Award for Outstanding PRSA/PRSSA Chapter Relationship. As many of you know, October is the month that PRSSA Chapters try to highlight their relationship with the PRSA Chapter(s) near them. But the most successful relationships are ones that are […]
