Women in Communications, inc.

Theta Sigma Phi was a professional society for women in journalism started in 1909 by Georgina McDougall. The Alpha Zeta chapter affiliated with Washington State College was established in 1925, replacing the Scribbler's Club, a local group that also encouraged high standards in journalism for women. In 1972 the name of Theta Sigma Phi was changed to Women in Communications, Inc. (WICI) and at the same time the organization began accepting men into its membership. During the 1970s the organization languished, but in the early 1980s it was reactivated under the leadership of Professor Barbara Hanford.

Networking has been a major goal of the organization since its inception. Annual "Matrix Table" banquets that have brought in nationally recognized women in communications as speakers is one way Theta Sigma Phi and WICI have achieved this. Regional and national conferences have also been held regularly, and WSU students were frequent attendants at the regional meetings. In this way Women in Communications, Inc. has worked to establish links between students and professionals in the field.