Since April 4, 1968, the Public Relations Student Society of America has been providing communications experience and ethics-based leadership skills to college students seeking jobs in public relations.
The Seawolf Chapter at UAA hopes to maintain its vigor and help UAA students and student clubs with the planning and execution of events, fundraising and recruitment strategies. It will work to raise the overall interest in extra-cirricular activities, uphold a philosophy that college life can enhance careers, not just resumes. Persuing extra responsibility while by helping the community enhances the education process. Members establish productivity and work-ethic by doing more than just surviving four years of higher education. They “go the extra mile,” and are well rewarded.
Developing professional skills and career fufillment can affect the long-term quality and productivity of students that enter the workforce via UAA. By working with other clubs and organizations, we promote teamwork and productivity at UAA, in public relations, communications and professionals. Every degree program, student club and activity has an impact and should be recognized for the benefits to student health and lifestyle. Proactive engagement on the behalf of student clubs to garner students’ attention would provide guidance to undecided and attract more students locally and nationally.
PRSSA promotes diversity. Regardles of gender, standing or major, students may join and benefit from experience. They have the opportunity to attend national conferences to develop communications skills, attend national assembly to elect national officers and participate in by-law amendment by traditional parliamentary procedure. Members frequently get involved in helping local organizations with communications tasks such as writing, planning events and fundraisers, coordinating media coverage, creating and leading projects. These often provide technical and creative opportunities, resources for internships and jobs in and out-of-state.
We are interested in garnering the support to sustain our club and expand our benefit package to members and clients. We are a non-profit, so we accept both donations and gratitude. We have honored contracts from paying clients, pro-bono agreements and volunteerships on a case by case basis. Client needs and resources are the primary factor for consideration. The most-valued resource is the member. If a student has an interest in getting involved, whether a public relations major or other, they may chose to become a member to experience the fufillment that comes with hard work, accomplishment and self improvement.
Benefits for members include exclusive contacts for local, national, and international job opportunities, training seminars, discounted travel to and from national assembly and national conference, interaction with peer members and officers from other chapters, management and leadership experience, scholarships and possible compensation for working on paid contracts. Spring 2007
Schedule
Biweekly meetings: Every second and fourth Friday of each month, starting at 2:30pm (subject to change) in the Sylvia Brody Reading Resource Room, upstairs in the Professional Studies Building.
Creative work sessions: Kaladi Brothers Cafe at Title Wave on Sunday evenings, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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