Your Society at Work Workshops
Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Accreditation in PR: Why and How
Location: Segura 3 (lower level)
John E. Forde, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, associate professor and head, Department of Communication, Mississippi State University
Bey-Ling Sha, Ph.D., APR, associate professor, San Diego State University
Accreditation can give you the edge in your practice. Prepare for success in the Readiness Review™ with a discussion on essays, the portfolio presentation, and tips for both candidates and APR chairs.
Certification in Education for Public Relations: Benefits, Standards, Process
Location: Segura 6 (lower level)
John Paluszek, APR, Fellow PRSA, senior counsel, Ketchum Inc.
Susan Gonders, Ed.D., professor, Southeast Missouri State University
Judy Phair, APR, Fellow PRSA, president, PhairAdvantage Communicatons, LLC
Does your school qualify for Certification in Education for Public Relations? Learn about the review process, standards, criteria and benefits of PRSA endorsement through CEPR, the “global standard in public relations education.”
College of Fellows 101: Straight Talk About the Application Process
Location: Segura 4 (lower level)
Mary Graybill, APR, Fellow PRSA, principal, Graybill Communications
Mary Deming Barber, APR, Fellow PRSA, president, The Barber Group
Nancy Wood, APR, Fellow PRSA, owner and principal, Communications Consultants
Are you ready to apply to the PRSA College of Fellows? Gain insight into the process and support letter requirements in this introductory session for Accredited, senior-level public relations professionals with 20+ years of experience.
More PR Students, Not Enough Faculty: Transitioning From Practice to Classroom
Location: Segura 5 (lower level)
Bob “Pritch” Pritchard, APR, Fellow PRSA, instructor and faculty advisor, Lilndsey+Asp, University of Oklahoma
Robert I. Wakefield, APR, associate professor, public relations, Brigham Young University
Jeanette Drake, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, consultant and associate professor, University of Findlay
Universities today have far more public relations students and too few faculty members to teach them. Get an introduction to the Educator's Academy "Learning to Teach" series and gain insight into making the transition from the profession to academe.