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. In 1991 Western Illinois created it’s own PRSSA chapter.
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 9,600 members in 284 universities across the country.
The PRSSA Misson…
- 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.
