Join the CSUB PRSSA Chapter

Who's Eligible? Any CSUB student. Any major, undergraduate or graduate student

When Can You Join? You can participate in Chapter activities at any time. Official membership in PRSSA along with its benefits is open twice a year: Fall and Winter Quarters - See dues information below.

What Do You Get By Becoming a Member?

1. Eligibility to apply for $20,000 a year in awards, scholarships, and competitions.

2. Access to the PRSSA Job Center which includes

Ø job and internship postings

Ø a resource center that provides information on

§ resume and cover letter writing

§ portfolio assembly

§ interviewing tips

§ networking tips

§ job search strategies

§ information about careers in public relations

3. Best Practices Online Discussion Forum and Message Board

4. Access to database of articles about public relations and award-winning public relations case studies.

5. Communication Vehicles including:

Ø Forum - Newspaper of PRSSA

Ø Public Relations Tactics - Newspaper of PRSA

Ø Bi-Weekly Update E-Mails

Ø Connecting with PRSSA - Leadership publication of PRSSA

Ø PRSSA-TALK e-mail discussion list

6. Regional and National Activities

Ø National Conference - every October

Ø National Assembly - every Spring

Ø Regional professional development activities

7. Associate Membership in PRSA for two years after graduation - a savings of $330 over two years.

8 . Local Chapter Activities

Ø Annual Induction Ceremony

Ø Annual Reach Out and Relate Mixer with Local Public Relations Professionals

Ø Professional Development Seminars (writing, desktop publishing, networking, etc.)

Ø Social Events

What are the dues? $50 per calendar year: March 1 - February 28 OR November 1 - October 31

Contact Information: Donna Simmons, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor, CSUB PRSSA, E-Mail: dsimmons2@csub.edu