Accreditation


Important Dates for 2013

Februray 28
In appreciation for our APR support, the officers of ASCA cordially invite the PRSA Alabama College of APRs to a special reception for Rick Kauffman, APR, Executive Director of Community Relations for Bloomington, Minnesota Public Schools.
 
Thursday, February 28, 2013 5-6 pm
Hop City: 2nd Ave. S. between 29th & 30th St., Birmingham
 
There will be a FREE wine tasting plus, for purchase, the bar features 60 taps, 20 from local Alabama breweries. For more information on the ASCA conference, see: ASCA, http://asca.schoolinsites.com/ - click on "News" 
 
March 5
Montgomery Accreditation Jump Start for APR prospects
1-2 pm, immediately following chapter meeting
 
April 9
"APRil is APR" month, monthly chapter meeting program for all PRSA chapter members
The speaker is Elizabeth McMillan, APR.

April 9
Birmingham Accreditation Jump Start for APR Prospects
1-2 pm, immediately following chapter meeting

May 4
PRSA Bronze Anvil National Awards judging for those who are Accredited to serve as judges

December, date TBD
Annual Meeting, PRSA Alabama College of APRs for Accredited members
 
 
 
What is APR?
 
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), is the public relations profession’s national post-graduate certification program. APR certifies the PR practitioner’s knowledge of the practice of public relations and is administered by the Universal Accreditation Board.
 
Who can pursue APR?
 
Any PRSA member in good standing can take on the challenge of earning accreditation. It is recommended that candidates have at least five years' experience in the full-time practice or teaching of public relations, and have earned either a bachelor's degree in a communication-specific field or equivalent work experience.
 
What is the APR 4-step process?
  1. Apply to National. Note: PRSA offers a $110 rebate upon completion of the computer-based Exam (CBE).
  2. Submit your completed Readiness Review Questionnaire to your chapter Accreditation Chair.
  3. Sit for and pass your Readiness Review Presentation and Interview.
  4. Take the CBE.

Click here to find out more about the Accreditation Process or contact one of the PRSA Alabama Chapter Accreditation Chairs, Missy Burchart, APR, at mburchart@yahoo.com or Teri Henley, APR, at henley@apr.ua.edu.

PRSA Alabama Accredited Members

Amy Regan, APR
Bill Nunnelley, APR
Bill Todd, APR
Brandon Wilson, APR
Carl Carter, APR
Carol Mann, APR
Cary Bynum, APR
Dave Rickey, APR
Deana Nunley, APR
Denise Berkhalter, APR
Dr. David Shipley, APR
Edith Parten, APR
Elaine Witt, APR
Garland Stansell, APR
Helen Todd, APR
Holly Lollar, APR
Janis Zeanah, APR (retired)
Jason Gaston, APR
Jennifer Jenkins, APR
Jim Strickland, APR
Dr. John Wittig, APR
Jon Gray, APR
John Matson, APR
Julie Senter, APR
Kevin Storr, APR
Kathie Martin, APR
Kinnon Phillips, APR
Kristi Gilmore, APR
Malissa Valdes-Hubert, APR
Mark Morrison, APR
Dr. Meg Lamme, APR
Melanie Davis, APR
Michael Jones, APR
Michael Sznajderman, APR
Michael Tullier, APR
Missy Burchart, APR
Mitch Edwards, APR
Patti Conwell, APR
Philip Poole, APR
Robby Johnson, APR
Ron Council, APR
Sean Flynt, APR
Sherry Gill, APR
Stacy Smith, APR
Teri Henley, APR