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Who We Are
The focus of Texas PRSSA - Dr. Alan Scott Chapter is to provide an out-of-the-classroom experience that gives students, regardless of their major, an enhanced knowledge of the public relations field. From career-fair workshops and professional guest speakers to monthly agency visits and exclusive internship opportunities, our programs promote industry exploration and early networking. With alumni holding high positions at esteemed companies like Burson Cohn & Wolfe and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Texas PRSSA creates an environment where students can simultaneously explore careers of interest and make friends with the people that, upon graduation, will become their professional network.
As a student run organization, Texas PRSSA also offers many opportunities to gain leadership skills. With our elected 8-member Executive Board, our Social Media Committee, and our Mentorship Program that pairs students with professionals in the industry, students gain incomparable leadership and professional experiences that will help them in any careers they may pursue following graduation.
Past Accomplishments
Last year, Texas PRSSA had the opportunity to host the annual PRSSA Regional Conference at the Belo Center for New Media. An all student run event, the "Through the Eyes of PR" Regional Conference offered presentations and panels on a variety of relevant topics for communications students in addition to a monochromatic social and networking time with industry professionals. For an affordable cost, all UT Austin students were welcome to join our comprehensive event that focused on the diverse areas and possibilities within public relations - a field that affects us all.
"Personally, this event provided me with an opportunity to bridge the gap in networking and professional enrichment that is prevalent in our industry."
-- Laura Souto, 2018-19 Regional Conference Programs Director
"Last year's Regional Conference gifted me with an invaluable opportunity to hone my communication and leadership skills and enhance my professional pursuits."
-- Auden Su, 2018-19 Regional Conference Hospitality Advisor
Future Goals
Regional Conference gives students the ability to experience a networking event in a low-stakes arena as they prepare for their future careers. With the donations we receive through this fundraiser, we aim to make Regional Conference an event that we can host regularly to ensure every student that walks through our doors has the opportunity to attend. Your contributions will go toward the advertising, promotional materials, catering and speaker gifts necessary to host such an event.
Thank you for your donation!
-- Texas PRSSA
It is your first year in the PR field, and you are just anticipating the day you start getting paid. Even though the daily tasks are not as glamorous as you hoped, your tedious labor creates a platform on which the company can succeed.
The endless hours you spent on Instagram as a student somehow translated into a real job. You now reach the company's target audience through strategic social media creation and online presence.
"All publicity is good publicity" is not your motto as you act as the link between your company and the local news sources. You write press releases in your sleep and foster beneficial media relationships to earn external company acknowledgment.
You lead a larger team in developing, implementing and monitoring communications strategy for your clients. Finding the balance between pleasing the client and creating the best strategy is challenging, but negotiation has become your specialty.
You have reached the highest rung of the corporate ladder. As the Director of Public Relations, you oversee the entire communications department of your company.
