PRSSA
What is PRSSA?
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a nationally recognized pre-professional organization founded by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 1968. PRSSA cultivates a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners.
Today, the organization has reached more than 9,600 members in 300 Chapters on college campuses across the country. For more information on the national organization, log onto www.prssa.org.
The student society aims to foster the following:
- Understanding of current theories and procedures of the profession
- Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles
- Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude
- Appreciation of Associate Membership in PRSA and eventually accredited membership
PRSSA Mission
- To serve our members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities.
- To serve the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified well-prepared professionals.
PRSSA Vision
G.E.A.R.S.
Growth: To become the largest, most respected and widely recognized organization for pre-professionals with an interest in public relations.
Education: To enhance the future professional through leadership, classroom preparation and experience.
Advancement: To move the public through public awareness, ethics and diverse representation.
Relationships: To align with PRSA and form a free interchange of ideas through professional relations, practical training and mentoring.
Students: To provide members with national, regional and local opportunities to network, share ideas and grow professionally.
View the entire PRSSA Membership Guide, for more information on what being a PRSSA member entails, and how it can help pave the way for future generations of highly qualified, well-prepared professionals.
