On Thursday September, 25, 2013, students and faculty
gathered on the steps of Reese Phifer Hall to learn about the various
organizations that the College
of Communication School of Communication
- The Academic Honor Council - A
group of students who uphold high academic values. You must have a minimum of a
3.25 GPA is required for a seat on the Honor Council.
- Alabama
Forensics Council - Students on this council
participate in the University’s forensics program and attend competitions.
- Communication and Information Sciences Ambassadors - Students participate as ambassadors of the College of
Communication and Information Sciences, to try and promote interest in the
field of communication fields and provide opportunities for students to meet
with professionals in their field.
- Capstone Agency - Student
managed group helping people on and off campus. Students help with research,
planning and executing communications campaigns based on the needs of the
company
- Capstone Association of Black Journalists - Affiliated with the national organization, CABJ, works
as an interest group for information on jobs, internships and scholarships for
all majors within the C&IS school with a major emphasis on the needs of
minority students.
- Public Relations Council of Alabama - This
organization gives public relations students an inside look the field.
- Public Relations Society of America - The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is a nationally
recognized organization whose mission is to serve members by broadening their
knowledge of public relations and giving access to opportunities; and to serve
public relations by helping make qualified, professionals. It offers
scholarships, internships, networking, resume building opportunities,
mentorship programs, committee involvement, National Conferences, regional
activities and other professional development opportunities
- Professional Women in Communication and Business - Organization
devoted to helping successful communication and business leaders. They
encourage networking, professionalism, and understanding how to be an active
and dominant leader.
- Radio Television Digital News Association - A national organization designed to increase students’
awareness and interest in the field of broadcast news.
- Society of Professional Journalists - This organization is open to students interested in learning
about the areas of journalism. SPJ is open to all majors and works to promote journalism ethics, professionalism,
and diversity.
- Student Executive Council - Made
up of the presidents of each of the College’s student organizations, the
College’s SGA Senators and selected members from each individual academic unit.
They meets regularly with staff of the C&IS Dean’s Office to discuss issues
in the College. The council promotes communication among students, faculty and
the administration of the College.
