Student Expectations
As a PRSSA member mached with a PRSA mentor, you should:
- Contact your mentor at least once a month. Do not be afraid to contact them again if you don't hear back right away, but use your judgment about how much is too much.
- Contact our professional advisors if you have any difficulty reaching your mentor.
- Keep your mentor and Professioanl Advisors informed of any changes in address/phone or graduation plans.
- Follow through on contacts provided by the mentor, and follow up with both the mentor and the contacts regarding the results of any conversations.
- Always demonstrate professionalism. Treat the mentor with the utmost respect and consideration.
Mentorship Documents
For PRSSA members, please familarize yourself with these documents before applying to the Mentorship Program.
Quiz: Are you Ready for a Mentorship?
Program Expectations for Students
Mentorship Application (Student Version)
Mentorship Application (Mentor Version)
How to Sign Up
ATTN: As of 6/13/08, please do NOT download the current PRSSA Mentorship Application, as it is outdated. Due date will also be determined at a later date.
- Join PRSSA by applying here with a $70 check payable to UW PRSSA
- Download the PRSA Mentorship Application and complete electronically (no hand-written applications will be accepted)
- Complete your resume and attach this to the document
- Include a list of references
- Write a 150-200 word essay on why you want to be involved in the mentorship program and what you are interested in
- Have Professor Fearn-Banks sign the application
- E-mail applications to Professional Advisor Rita Brautigam, APR
- Feel free to contact one of the Professional Advisors if you have any questions