In addition to the many ways individuals can get involved on a Chapter level, we encourage Chapters and members to become involved in PRSSA National Initiatives. Participating in these National Initiatives may qualify your Chapter for the Star Chapter Award, a distinction that Chapters of any size can earn by meeting specific Chapter and professional development goals. The following are various opportunities to engage with PRSSA on a national level and align Chapter goals with the advancement of the Society and profession at large.
Community Service
- Participate in the Community Service Initiative.
- Complete a High School Outreach
PRSSA/PRSA Relationship
- Participate in PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Month.
- Host an event with your PRSA sponsor Chapter.
- Become a PRSA Associate Member upon graduation.
Ethics
- Sign the PRSSA Code of Ethics.
- Celebrate Ethics Month.
- Ethics Month Toolkit.
Diversity
- Implement the Diversity Initiative in your Chapter programming.
- Celebrate Diversity Month.
Publications and Media
- Submit Chapter News to be published by PRSSA National.
- Write for PRSSA National blog Progressions.
Events
- Attend a National event such as ICON 2021 or Leadership Assembly.
- Attend or host a District Conference.
Scholarships, Awards and Competitions
- Participate in the Bateman Case Study Competition.
- Participate in the Day-of Competition at Leadership Assembly.
- Apply for scholarships and awards.
Chapter and Professional Development
- Start a Student-run Firm.
- Apply to have your Student-run Firm Nationally Affiliated
- Be selected to host a Chapter Development Session at the International Conference
- Research supporting information for the PRSSA National Initiatives, which can be found on the Tools for Leaders and Tools for Advisers pages.
