Commission on Public Relations Education

Purpose

Since 1973 The Commission on Public Relations Education seeks to be the trusted global voice on public relations education for universities, professional associations, and accrediting bodies. It conducts groundbreaking research as the basis for state-of-the-art curricula that prepares the next generation of practitioners who must meet the challenges of a fast-growing industry in a complex society. CPRE creates ongoing dialogues between public relations educators and practitioners, leading to initiatives that positively impact public relations education for the benefit of all.

Mission

The Commission is a committed and collaborative leader in advancing excellence in public relations education and the industry worldwide by:

• Providing benchmarks, standards, and guidelines on public relations education for universities, professional associations, and accrediting bodies.
• Developing and promoting actionable, strategic, and forward-looking research, recommendations, and resources that benefit public relations education and the profession.
• Building bridges between public relations education and the profession by facilitating mutually productive dialogue and collaboration.
• Fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, ethics, and global perspectives as the foundation of its work.

Commitment to Ethics

The Commission is committed to ethical principles in every aspect of its operation. The Commission champions honesty and accuracy and treats research participants with dignity when its members conduct and share research knowledge. Commission members avoid real, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest when they work with vendors or donors. Commission members treat colleagues with respect and inclusivity and refrain from any form of discrimination or harassment.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Commission holds integrity, scholarship, community, creativity, and excellence as core values that guide all conduct, performance, and decisions. The Commission does not discriminate based on identity, including but not limited to categories of age, color, ethnicity, family status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, immigration status, intellectual or physical ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, veteran status, or stance on social justice issues. The Commission is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages diversity of ideas and points of view in creating an environment for achieving excellence.