Mission & Structure of PRSSA
The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is
the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and
communications. We seek to advance the public relations profession by nurturing
generations of future professionals. We advocate rigorous academic standards
for public relations education, the highest ethical principles and diversity in
the profession.
PRSSA is made up of more than 10,000 students and advisers
organized into 300 plus Chapters in the United States and one in Argentina. We
have a rich history of support from our parent organization, the Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA), which offers professional development,
networking opportunities and news. PRSSA members can become associate members
of PRSA, attend PRSA conferences at a reduced rate, compete for scholarships
and awards and receive information about the public relations profession.
Membership in PRSSA often leads students to become members of PRSA upon
graduation and enjoy the benefits of this organization, including job placement
and career services.
PRSSA helps you enhance your education, broaden your network
and launch your career in public relations.
PRSSA at Marist
The Marist Red Foxes PRSSA Chapter was founded on December
7, 2006 and became one of only 17 colleges and universities in New York State
to earn this recognition. Now in its eighth year, the Chapter has more than 100 members. Events are held throughout the
semester to help foster a clear understanding of the public relations industry
and prepare members for life after graduation, such as guest speakers,
informational panels and skill-building workshops. Members can also take
advantage of joining the event planning committee, working on the Chapter’s
on-campus publication EsPResso or running for leadership positions within the Chapter. Marist PRSSA also started their own student-run firm, North Road Communications, in 2011 which is open for all members.
PRSSA at Marist also promotes national awareness of the
high-quality education within the college’s School of Communication and the
Arts. Furthermore, PRSSA provides students with valuable opportunities to
assume leadership positions at local, regional and national levels – an
important step in professional development within the field.
Jennie Donohue, professional lecturer
of public relations, is the Marist PRSSA Chapter’s Faculty Adviser. The Chapter
is mentored by two public relations professionals: Director of Corporate Giving at Watson
Pharmaceuticals Tim Massie and Ketchum Executive Vice President/Director of New
York Client Service Michael O’Brien.
Marist Contacts
Chapter President: McKensie Saldo, McKensie.Saldo1@marist.edu
