Welcome to the Appalachian State PRSSA Web Site

Thank you for visiting our Web site. Here you will find information about PRSSA, the pre-professional organization for Public Relations students across the United States. Take time to browse our pages to learn more about the organization here at Appalachian State.

What is PRSSA?

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.

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 8,500 members in 270 chapters on college campuses across the country.


PRSSA Mission

* 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.