The PRSSA chapter at Ohio Northern University had approximately 35 members in the 2010-2011 school year, with 20 paying dues. Weekly meetings covered topics like speakers, workshops and networking. 12 members attended the national PRSSA conference, funded by the university and fundraisers. Two members received awards - Jamie Scott for the John D. Graham award and Renee LeGendre for the Betsy Plank award. Campus events included a conflict resolution workshop and etiquette dinner attended by 65 and double the previous year's attendance. The chapter also ran the on-campus PR firm Vision Communications with around 15 members to promote departments and recruit students. Past projects included materials for perspective students and a recycling education campaign. Pl

1. PRSSA Chapter
Ohio Northern University

2. 2010-2011 PRSSA Chapter
Membership
•9 Executive Board members
•Approximately 35 members
•20 dues paying members
Overall Chapter Activity
•Weekly meetings, ranging from
speakers, workshops and networking
events
•Attendance at Regional and National
events

3. Past: National Conference
•12 members
•Funded by ONU and
fundraisers
•Forum reporter
•Conference tweeter
Conference Awards
•Star Chapter Award
•Jamie Scott:
John D. Graham
•Renee LeGendre:
Betsy Plank

4. Past: Campus Events
Conflict Resolution Workshop
•Four conflict styles, resolution
techniques, multiple settings
•Dr. Joseph Trahan
•65 attendees, double from last year
Etiquette Dinner
•Prepare for job/internship
interviews, conference settings
•Dr. Charles Johnson
Both attended by Business, Comm Arts,
and Sports Management students.

5. •ONU’s student run PR firm
•Nationally Affiliated
•Approximately 15 members
ONU Performing Arts Department
•Freshman recruitment
•Promote brand and events on campus
•Advertise minors to current students
Results
•New promotional materials
•Student testimonies
•Blog for perspective students
Past: Vision Communicaitons

6. Past: Go Bare Campaign
What: National PRSSA campaign
Client: Solo, Go Bare line
Objectives: recycling education
pledge support
campus events
Successful Results
•“Give Back, Give Thanks” dinner, over
100 attendees
•Pledge Support = 263
•Recycling education booth
•“Plant a seed” in recycling

7. Future: Winter Quarter Schedule
Speakers:
•Rachel McKee, Corporate PR
•Scott Ebright, Educational PR
•Jamie Heberling: Government /Agency PR
Speed Networking Event
•6-8 professionals, short interviews
Mentor/Mentee Program
•Second year for program, incorporate new
members

8. Future: Vision Comm. Projects
ONU Pride Project
•Collaboration with ONU Sports Department
•Increase student support for basketball
•Social media/press release workshops with
sports management students
Ada ReStore
•Increase community/university awareness
•Redesign promotional material
•Increase media attention
•On campus fashion show

9. Be Progressive:
Maximize your PR Potential
2010 PaRtners Conference
Ohio Northern University
Saturday, April 2, 2010