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AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF) | The AAF / "Ad Club" is the nation's largest student advertising organization. AAF members have a number of opportunities to enhance their resumes and skill sets, including: professional workshops and seminars; local, state and national competitions; hands-on advertising experience with local clients.
STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE (SIFE) | SIFE is a nonprofit organization that gives students the tools to learn the free enterprise system in a real working situation. It challenges students on more than 800 college campuses nationwide to take what they're learning in the classroom and use their knowledge to better their communities.
Guided by faculty advisors, SIFE teams establish a variety of community outreach programs that teach free enterprise.
PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSSA) | The Marshall University chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSSA) is one of more than 200 chapters of the national, pre-professional organization for students with interests in public relations. PRSSA is the student branch of the Public Relations Society of America.
PRSSA members at Marshall University have many opportunities to enhance their public relations studies. Scholarship and award opportunities, travel opportunities, access to national mailing lists, newsletters and real-world experience through case study competition are just a few reasons students become PRSSA members. Upon graduation, PRSSA seniors may become associate members in PRSA, providing a substantial membership discount to young professionals.
SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS (SPJ) |
The Society of Professional Journalists is the world's largest journalistic organization. Both professional and student chapters work to fulfill the society's missions -- the promotion of ethical journalism and freedom of information. The Marshall University Student Chapter has been widely recognized over a number of years for its quality of programs and participation in society activities. Members are initiated once each semester in the Marshall chapter. A number of programs are conducted during the year to promote quality journalism. Students and faculty members also attend regional and national conventions of the society. The Marshall chapter is in Region IV of the society. Region IV consists of all student and professional chapters in West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and western Pennsylvania. Membership is open to students planning careers in both print and broadcast journalism.
NATIONAL BROADCASTING SOCIETY (NBS) |
The National Broadcasting Society has as its purpose to enhance the development of college and university students involved in broadcasting, cable, telecommunications and other electronic media by:
1. Promoting excellence.
2. Providing opportunities for ethical and responsible leadership.
3. Providing exposure to the electronic media industries.
4. Assisting in career preparation.
5. Providing opportunities for and encouraging the development of members through advanced media education programs and community service at chapter, district, regional and national levels.
Alpha Epsilon Rho is the honor society within the National Broadcasting Society. Its membership is restricted to the "best of the best" found within the membership ranks of NBS.
STUDENTS FOR DIVERSITY IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS (SDMC) |
Students for Diversity in Mass Communcations is committed to making students aware of diversity issues, in the field of mass communications and beyond. SDMC tries to connect students with professionals and their organzations that address diverse needs. They also make students aware of internship and job opportunities. |
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