Public Relations Student Society of America
The
Shippensburg University Chapter of PRSSA has dedicated itself to
serving the university as well as businesses and non-profit
organizations in the surrounding community. The chapter is over 15
years old and membership is available to any student on campus
interested in public relations and integrated marketing. 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
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Appreciation of the highest ethical ideals and principles
- Awareness of an appropriate professional attitude
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Appreciation of Associate Membership in PRSSA and eventually accredited membership
Today, the Public Relations Student Society of America has more than 9,600 members in 284 universities across the country.
SUPR
SUPR is a student-operated
public relations firm. As a Communication/Journalism Department
co-curricular organization, SUPR takes on real-world clients
on- and off-campus each semester and provides a wide-ranging number of
professional PR services, including: research, publication design,
website design, and promotional campaigns. Student members do not have
to be Comm/Journ majors - if you have an interest in public relations,
advertising, or promotional communication, then SUPR is the
place for you.