Welcome to Communiqué!

Communiqué is the student chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at Rollins College. It was organized in 1991 by the Organizational Communication Department and chartered to help communication students learn more about the industry and become active in the field. The goal of the organization is to help students explore careers in public relations and related jobs, and gain involvement from other majors or interested students. Communiqué is dedicated to providing opportunities for Rollins students to gain valuable “hands on” experience in the communication field, learn from experienced professionals, expand resumes while still in school, and to become distinguishable in the chosen field. Communiqué provides educational sessions, leadership opportunities, internship introductions, networking with professionals and like-minded students and special event involvement.

Previous President and alumnus, Chris McClure shares the following about Communiqué:

In 2006-07, I served as the President of Communiqué. With the help of Communiqué Vice President Desiree Traylor, the organization enjoyed further success and sustained growth. Looking ahead now to the 2009-2010 school year, Communiqué President Megan Crofton will continue to build on Communiqué’s previous accomplishments and achievements. Our members have always been very active and have volunteered at several FPRA and Rollins College events. For example, Communiqué helped produce boxes and worked in conjunction with Rollins and the Orlando Science Center for the Mister Roger’s Sweater Drive. Communiqué also sponsors its Annual Networking Roundtable event which is always a huge success. Communiqué members also have had the opportunity to contribute and volunteer their time to the Hamilton Holt School’s “Starry Starry Night” scholarship fundraiser. Most notably, the Communiqué website won an Award of Distinction during FPRA’s Orlando Area chapter Image Awards Competition, and also the Judge’s Award during the statewide Golden Image Award competition in the spring of 2006. As Communiqué moves forward, the goal is to keep our website updated constantly and maintained effectively.

This year, many more opportunities are available for interested Rollins Students. The Annual Networking Roundtable event is scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2010 in Bush, room 120 on campus. This event is always a success and a tremendous benefit as it brings Rollins students together with representatives from Central Florida businesses to talk about career choices and opportunities. Communiqué will plan to bring in communication professionals from many significant local companies to share advice and personal experiences with students. The best way to benefit from Communiqué is to get involved, attend meetings and volunteer your time.

Communiqué members will have the opportunity to attend monthly FPRA luncheons (at no cost) and volunteer at the annual FPRA Roast and Toast, Image Awards and Professional Development  Workshop events. FPRA is a tremendous resource for those individuals who wish to learn more about PR, as well as the entire communications industry.

Please join Communiqué, and share our wealth of information!