Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

PRSSA is for students interested in the study of public relations. EIU maintains a chapter committed to cultivating a favorable and mutually advantageous relationship between college students and professional public relations practitioners. More specifically, the goals are to:

  1. Foster student understanding of current theories and procedures.
  2. Encourage student adherence to the highest ideals and principles of the practice of public relations.
  3. Instill a professional attitude in the student.
  4. Make evident and desirable associate membership and eventually full and accredited membership in the Public Relations Society of America.

The benefits of membership include:

  • Establishing internship leads.
  • Attending national conventions.
  • Making career contacts with PR professionals.
  • Hearing current information from PR professionals.
  • Working with instructors who have career insights.
  • Gaining practical PR experience by designing newsletters, contacting guest speakers and organizing events and activities.

For more information, contact Brian Sowa, Ph.D., at bcsowa@eiu.edu.