Public Relations Student Society of America  In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America. The declared purpose of PRSSA is to cultivate a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners. 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
Today The Public Relations Student Society of America has more than 8,500 members in 270 chapters on college campuses across the country. Each year PRSSA and its sponsors give away nearly $20,000 to winners in national scholarship and awards competitions. An added benefit of membership in PRSSA is the opportunity to travel to exciting cities across the country to participate in professional and leadership development programs. Each year, PRSSA hosts two national events, and at least 10 regional activities. Recent destinations have included Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Orlando, Baltimore and Nashville. For more information about the Loyola Chapter of PRSSA, contact the chapter advisor, Prof. Ronnie Gunnerson, at 410-617-5246 or rgunnerson@loyola.edu. |
