PRSSA Member Benefits What Joining Means for You

What is PRSSA? The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a pre-professional organization for college students interested in public relations and communications. PRSSA: Seeks to advance the public relations profession. Advocates for rigorous academic standards for public relations education, ethical principles and diversity. Serves 11,000+ students at 300+ Chapters in the United States, Argentina, Colombia and Peru.

Why become a PRSSA member? Great for your Resume Networking Opportunities Annual Agency Tours Connect with PRSA Nashville Our Professional Advisor works for CMT/Viacom and is the Past President of PRSA Nashville

Leadership Potential employers find value in applicants with PRSSA leadership experience. PRSSA leaders can: Work with a variety of members and fellow leaders. Serve at the Chapter level. President, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations director and other positions available Lead a Student-run Firm or take an active role on an account.

MTSU offers sponsorship to attend national events!! Network, learn and interact with students from around the country. Travel the country for events: National Conference National Assembly Leadership Rally Regional Conferences MTSU offers sponsorship to attend national events!!

Upcoming Events Regional Conference National Assembly 2 Days in Atlanta Sponsored by MTSU Students only responsible for food and souvenirs National Assembly Seattle, Washington One delegate from MTSU Sponsored by MTSU PRSSA National Added bylaw revisions. Problem was development on its own line, so I moved the location piece up.

Scholarships & Awards Earn recognition for your accomplishments Chapter and individual awards Fund your education More than $30,000 available for students through scholarships and awards Opportunities for every student: Graduate and undergraduate students Leaders, interns and mentors Diverse students

News & Intelligence Read and submit Chapter News Feature your Chapter’s accomplishments and events Stay current with industry news by receiving: PRSA Issues & Trends News updates from PRSSA Monthly Update emails Follow PRSSA Social Media Channels

We’ve been Nationally Published Twice!! Writing We’ve been Nationally Published Twice!! By writing for PRSSA, you can: Add to your portfolio Earn recognition in national publications FORUM PRSSA’s online newspaper Progressions PRSSA’s blog

Internship Center MTSU PRSSA host an internship seminar every semester!! Browse career resources and job hunting tips Post your résumé for employers to view Gain access to the PRSA Job Center

Chapter Contact Information Chapter President: Andrew Young ay2p@mtmail.mtsu.edu Vice President: Erin Gardner elg3b@mtmail.mtsu.edu Treasurer: Brittany Pruitt brp3p@mtmail.mtsu.edu Secretary: Morgan Westerbeck mgw3g@mtmail.mtsu.edu

Meetings & Involvement Bi-Weekly meetings every other Tuesday in room 151 starting at 6 p.m. Light refreshments are provided

Where Are They Now? MTSU PRSSA Alumni now work at the following companies: MP&F Nissan Motor Co. Tennessee Treasury Crowd Surf SSR Engineering MorphoTrust USA Columbia State University duGard Communications DVL Seigenthaler Fender United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Covance Anixter Middle Tennessee Medical Center Monroe Carrell Jr.’s Children Hospital Gaylord Opryland CMT The Barter Company P.A.W.S. & MANY OTHERS!!! Chick Fil A

Discounted PRSA Membership Transition to PRSA for the discounted rate of just $60 for an Associate Membership. PRSA is a network of more than 22,000 professionals with: Chapters across the country Professional Interest Sections, including New Professionals