The Plank Center’s primary mission is to help develop and recognize outstanding diverse leaders and role models in public relations. Led by a national advisory board of leading educators and practitioners, the Center seeks to achieve its mission by:
- Advancing knowledge of leadership values and skills in the profession
- Supporting research, teaching, service, and professional educational efforts that help develop responsible and trustworthy leaders
- Bridging the interests and vision of the practice and education
- Collaborating with other groups and associations to nurture the ethical and effective practice of public relations.