WHY UAF COMMUNICATES The UAF Communication Center increases the personal, professional, and civic impact of UAF by enhancing the communication competence of its community members. We are a student-focused resource center that offers assistance and coaching services for a wide range of needs, including: Speech outline structuring Critical listening Topic selection Presentation practice Thesis statements development Nonverbals Communication anxiety management Mock interview prep Visual aid assistance Video review     ... and more! Schedule a one-on-one 30 minute session with a Communication Coach. We're here to help you with anything communication related.

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COACHES

 

UAF Communication Center is lead by the Department of Communication and Journalism (COJO) Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Professional Communication program. The Center is helping students prepare for course-related oral presentations, as well as for speaking engagements outside the classroom. 

 

Dr. Amy May, Ph.D. Co-Director & Coach Assistant Professor amay11@alaska.edu Department of Communication & Journalism Contact

Victoria McDermott Co-Director & Coach Assistant Professor vmmcdermott@alaska.edu Department of Communication & Journalism Contact

Taylor H Caslin Assistant Director & Coach Graduate Teaching Assistant thcaslin@alaska.edu MA, Professional Communication '24 Contact

Emily Paine Coach Graduate Teaching Assistant eahammond4@alaska.edu MA, Professional Communication '24 Contact

 

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RESOURCES

 

Basic Speech Structure
Informative vs. Persuasive
8 Public Speaking Competencies
NCA Speech Rubric