Additional information on student organizations is available on the
communications department`s portion of the SCILS web site at
www.scils.rutgers.edu.
Association for Women in Communications (AWC). The
Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization
that champions the advancement of women across all communication
disciplines by recognizing excellence and promoting leadership. AWC
brings students and professionals together through networking,
conference attendance, and specialized association resources.
Information Technology and Informatics Council. The
information Technology and Informatics Council is the student
organization of the ITI program. The purpose of the organization is to
promote awareness of the ITI program at SCILS; to be the voice of the
students within the ITI program; to work with and support other
technology and non-technology based organizations within the
university; and to provide members with learning and employment
opportunities. Its web site is http://scils.rutgers.edu/~ruitic/.
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
The Rutgers chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America
is affiliated with the national professional organization (PRSA).
Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students. The chapter
holds regular meetings featuring speakers, career workshops, and
participation in a student-run public relations agency called Public
Image.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). The
Rutgers chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) offers
students the opportunity to network with print and electronic media
professionals throughout the New Jersey and greater New York area.
Student SPJ members benefit from having their work critiqued by
professional journalists. Other benefits include participating in
workshops and seminars at regional and national SPJ conventions.
