Students
AAF ECI is recognized as the premiere resource for educational opportunities and support to encourage students in East Central Indiana to enter advertising or a related career field. We invest part of operating budget to to our student programs which includes: three scholarships, advertising education programs for high school seniors and juniors, support of the BSU/AAF Chapter National Student Advertising Competition. The primary funding source for these student opportunities is through our annual Media and Gift Auction.
Committee Responsibilities:
- High School Advertising Education Program
- Scholarships (2 traditional and 1 minority)
- BSU/AAF Chapter Support
- Diversity Programs and Opportunities
2007-2008 Goals and Objectives:
Strategic Goal: To be recognized as the premiere resource for educational and training opportunities to members, AAF Chapter students, and the community to promote the advertising industry.
Strategies/Objectives:
- Provide three $1,000 scholarships (including one diversity scholarship) to appropriate students as defined by written criteria.
- Provide a $500 contribution for BSU/AAF Chapter NSAC program.
- Develop a full day advertising education program for high school juniors and seniors
- Increase BSU/AAF Chapter Support
The new site is sharp and organized. Its design is welcoming, and all desired information can be found within two clicks of the mouse. The site is interactive to allow visitors to submit an application for membership and to RSVP for events. RSS feeds included on the home page provide current news related to the marketing and advertising industry.
The website, which has been online since 2004, currently attracts more than 5,600 unique users per month, a figure which continues to grow each year.
