NBS ON A REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL
 

     The National Broadcasting Society (NBS) goes beyond the classroom to prepare college students and entry-level
     professionals for careers in the electronic media. The KU Chapter of the National Broadcasting Society is a professional
     organization for students with career interests in both broadcasting and electronic media.

     NBS is broken down into six regions and a virtual region within the United States. Kutztown is a member of Region I,
     which also consists of schools located in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, new
     Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Rhode Island. The Region I director is Dr. Joe Chuk, of Kutztown University.
 

     This year, Indiana University of Pennsylvania will be hosting the Region I Convention, November 13-15.

     In March, the national office of NBS sponsors a national convention. This year the national convention will be in Los
     Angeles, California.
 

      PURPOSE OF NBS

     The purpose of the National Broadcasting Society is to enhance the development of college and university students and
     entry level professionals involved in electronic media (including web/internet technologies and new media), broadcasting,
     mass communication, radio, television, cable, film and/or electronic media at chapter, district, regional and national levels
     by the following eight purposes:

1. Promoting excellence.

2. Providing opportunities for ethical and responsible leadership.

3. Providing exposure to the "electronic media" industries.

4. Assisting in career preparation.

     5. Providing opportunities for networking with electronic media professions and social interaction with like-minded students.

6. Providing opportunities for professionals to give back to the future of their industry.

     7. Providing opportunities for and encouraging the development of members through advanced media education programs.

8. Providing opportunities for and encouraging the participation of members in community service projects and activities.

     HISTORY OF NBS

     The Society as we know it today had its beginning in the early 1940's on the campus of Stephens College in Columbia,
     Missouri. In May 1943 there were four chartered chapters including Stephens College, the University of Syracuse,
     Michigan State University and Ohio State University. By March of 1993, the number has increased to over 120 active
     chapters on campuses nationwide. Over 30,000 individuals have been initiated into the society since its founding.