PRSSA History
In 1968, 20 years after its own establishment, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). 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 current theories and procedures of the profession
- Encouraging the highest ideals and principles
- Instilling a professional attitude
- Encouraging new professionals, associate, and eventually accredited membership in PRSA
Our 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