Membership Benefits

Members enjoy a number of benefits and take part in a variety of programs, including a series of professional development activities:

  • A three-day professional development conference held each year at the Hotel Hershey.
  • One-day professional development workshops.
  • CUPRAP Communications Internship Award for Students of Color -- an annual award for minority students interested in pursuing careers in communications.
  • CUPRAP Annual Membership Directory.
  • CUPRAP Web site, with links to members and resources.
  • CUPRAP LISTSERV
  • Arthur V. Ciervo Award -- awarded to a public relations professional, president, higher education advocate, public official, or outstanding faculty or staff member who exemplifies CUPRAP's fundamental purposes of supporting and advancing the understanding of higher education.
  • Don Hale Award -- awarded annually to a CUPRAP member who has significantly contributed to the organization.