Professional Development

Public Relations Student Society of America

WCU’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America is a pre-professional organization dedicated to providing members with experiences, tools, and knowledge that will help propel them to the next level of their careers. PRSSA aims to give members chances to improve their skills and portfolio while gaining professional exposure. After graduating college, members will be able to continue into the professional organization Public Relations Society of America.

For more information, contact: Sarah Pruitt or Parker Metlick

Society of Professional Journalists

WCU’s chapter Society of Professional Journalists revolves around professional development. When you join, you are opening yourself to a multitude of new opportunities, including training sessions, as well as their employment and career center, just to name a few. SPJ can truly help you out even as a student and especially in times like these. Student membership is $37.50 a year, and chapter dues are only $5.

For more information, contact: Patrick Clemons, SPJ Chapter President

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WHEE-TV

WHEE-TV: Catamount Entertainment is a student ran video production club at Western Carolina University. The club enhances the development of college students preparing for careers in broadcasting and electronic media industries. And promotes opportunities for excellence in leadership, community service, and production.

For more information, contact: Connor Knox, NBS Chapter President

The Western Carolinian

Since 1933, Western Carolina University students have written, edited, and produced The Western Carolinian as a monthly printed publication and as a virtual news site to serve the information needs of WCU students and others interested in or involved with the Catamount community. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to submit articles to The Western Carolinian. Formatting should follow opinion formatting and/or include sufficient sources for facts quoted. All submissions will be edited and are subject to approval from the Editor.

For more information, contact: Marrah Ste. Marie, Editor

95.3 WWCU FM

Since its inception in 1948, WWCU has grown from being a small club to a professional learning laboratory in the Department of Communication, for students as well as any interested faculty and staff. The student-managed facility is on the air 24/7/365 serving the Jackson and Haywood County residents.

For more information, contact: Deanna Stipe or Stewart Butler

WCJ

The Western Carolina Journalist, WCJ, is the news website of the Department of Communication at Western Carolina University and was established in the fall of 2010. The site is a part of the curriculum of the department, but day-to-day content and operation decisions are made by a student staff appointed by the faculty. WCJ explores the developing and expanding world of online journalism without any traditions – except for the tradition of the practice of good journalism. It is committed to providing news and information to the community and Western Carolina University; to be an outlet for expression of different opinions and views; and to be a place where people can debate, discuss problems, and issues, and seek solutions.

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