Communication Center

The Dean B. Ellis Library clocktower framed by fall leaves.
The Communication Center is a non-judgmental space for students to practice and prepare oral presentations for any assignment, project, or speaking opportunity. Our trained student coaches are able to assist clients in developing, organizing, and delivering speeches -- from preparation to presentation.

How does the Communication Center work?

Our center is designed to help students, faculty, and staff with problems such as preparing speeches for presentations or class assignments, overcoming speaking anxiety, creating effective visual aids, and more.

 

What We Do

  • Assist clients in understanding assignment or project requirements;
  • Listen to speeches and presentations;
  • Engage in-depth discussions with clients about organizations, content, and presentation style of speeches and associated materials;
  • Work with clients to integrate proper documentation of sources into presentations;
  • Promote integrity and academic honesty as they guide clients in the research, creation and development of their presentations;
  • Encourage clients as they learn to apply new methods of research communication; and
  • Treat every client and their work with respect.

What We Don't Do

  • Tell clients what to include in their speeches;
  • Review work without clients being present;
  • Assign any grade to presentations, even informally; or
  • Discuss a client or their work with anyone outside the Communication Center without the client’s permission.

How Does Scheduling Work?

To have an appointment with the Communication Center, you must schedule it through Penji. We offer both online and in-person sessions, and they are on a first come-first serve basis.

 

Our Hours

Dean B. Ellis Library, Academic Hub, Room 334 A-E

MONDAY 
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY 
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

How to Schedule an Appointment

  1. Download the Penji App on your phone, or use the website on your computer.
  2. Sign in using your A-State email and password.
  3. From the menu on the left side of the screen, choose Learn.
  4. Select the Communication Center as the tutoring center, and choose Schedule an Appointment.
  5. Choose your class. It'll be listed in the letter-number combination, but if you don't know your class', you can always look it up in your syllabus.
  6. Pick a date and time. Just click the open slot most convenient to you!
  7. Pick a tutor. All our tutors are well-trained and ready to work with you, so there's no bad choice.
  8. Pick a location. You can either have your meeting in the Communication Center or online.
  9. Review and confirm. The upcoming session details will appear in your activity feed.


Need additional help? Check out Penji's Quickstart tutorial video.

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