Members are active in production and in the sponsorship of programs of interest to minority students. WKMC is designed as a resource for all those interested in the journalistic arts. The student chapter provides students with a direct link to working press photographers. Student members attend flying short courses, workshops and seminars relating to all aspects of photojournalism. Members also play a major role in the annual Mountain Workshop, during which professional and student photographers document the activities of a small community and produce a photo book about the community.
Student fees are less than a professional membership.
The annual convention features many prominent network professionals who conduct seminars on delivery, writing, news judgement, ethics, the job market and more. It is also an opportunity for students to have their tapes critiqued. Kappa Tau Alpha Honor society for students in all department majors.