SAA's student members gain invaluable experience doing jobs for institutional and commercial clients. Society of Professional Journalists . The School's student chapter of this national organization is geared toward maintaining the standards that journalists follow. The national group provides professional advice and job search help to those in the field. The group also brings professionals to SIUC to interact and give advice to students.
Members participate in workshops at regional and national conventions.
American Advertising Federation. Student members of AAF work in teams to develop a 12-month advertising campaign for nationally known clients and give a presentation of the campaign at regional and national competitions. SIUC's award-winning AAF team is a major contender for regional and national honors. National Press Photographers Association. The student chapter of this national organization invites professional photojournalists from the region to show their work and discuss issues relevant to good journalism.