1. PRSSA Member Benefits What Joining Means for You

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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!!

6. 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
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7. 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

8. 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 s
Follow PRSSA Social Media Channels

9. 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

10. 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

11. Chapter Contact Information
Chapter President: Andrew Young
Vice President: Erin Gardner
Treasurer: Brittany Pruitt
Secretary: Morgan Westerbeck

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

13. 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!!!
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14. 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