The Oral Communication Center (OCC) mission is to enable student success through improved speaking and presentation skills across disciplines. NOVA students can work with trained speech consultants to develop and refine their skills for individual and group presentations. The OCC offers services to students at the Annandale Campus in CM 363 (by appointment). http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/lrc/occ
Amber Shaffer Koeckritz
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The following communication studies courses meet the general education requirement for graduation:
CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking – Learn to manage your nervousness and create presentations that are customized for your audience. Learn to be a better audience member.
CST 110 Introduction to Speech Communication – This is the survey course for the field of communication. It will give you a preview into communication theories, listening skills, interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills. Read More
Interpersonal skills – Employers want to hire professionals who can get along with clients, customers, and colleagues;
Presentational skills – Employers need professionals who understand how to research, analyze, and synthesize information and share it with others who are not in that field. This is particularly true in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
Analytical skills – Employers want professionals who are good at finding information and determining the validity, relevance, and reliability of that information. Communication majors learn to use critical thinking skills to recognize bias, faulty reasoning, and emotional appeals.
Leadership and Team Work skills – Learning how to work with others in cooperative, collaborative, and collegial ways is something that communication majors do better than most. Communication majors gain practical experience and competence in using influence and accepting influence from others. Communication majors learn to promote critical and creative thinking for solving problems and building cohesive groups. Employers want these skills.
To learn more about communication skills, go to http://www.communicationmajor.org/communication-skills
May 7-11 is the official teacher appreciation week. Thank your professor for all that s/he does for you this week.
Congratulations to professors Tami Olds (LO), Nan Peck (AN), and Jennifer Rainey (AN) who received the coveted Super Prof Award through our Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
President Templin tells us that this year’s graduating class will be NOVA’s largest. Over 7,700 degrees, diplomas and certificates are expected to be awarded by May, 2012
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savoir-faire n. The ability to say or do the right or graceful thing.
It is World Heritage Week. NOVA’s Annandale Campus features Mariachi music and dance on Monday, April 16, from 1-2:30 p.m. in CM 203. Explore the richness of our Chicano heritage.
Annandale Campus open discussion with Bassem Youssef – Egyptian satirist and host of the satirical news program Al Bernameg, Monday, April 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CE Theater. Followed by a brief sneak peak of the highly acclaimed and anticipated “I’m Egyptian: Still Living in the Square” performance by the DC-based Ana Masry group planned for May 6th at the GWU Lisner auditorium.
On Tuesday, April 17, from 7-8 p.m., the Alexandria Campus’ International Studies Committee is is proud to present Ababized, featuring Karim Naji. This intense solo stage performance features Arab music, folk dance, and oration. Bisdorf Building, Room 196. Funded by Student Activities.
April 17, Annandale Campus – The Colorful Mosaic Cultures presented by Barbara Crain. Noon – 1 p.m. CA 320. Explore the highly surprising and starkly different roles women and men play in their societies by looking at three native populations: the Khasi in South Asia, the Maasai in East Africa and the Zapotec in southern Mexico located on three continents.
April 17 & 18, Annandale Campus - American Culture Language Institute (ACLI) World Heritage Celebration. 1-2 p.m. Lower Gallery, CE Theater. Join ACLI in a celebration of the cultures and international communities that make up NOVA Annandale. Games and information tables on displa
April 18, Annandale Campus – Asian-Island Food Fusion/ACLI World Heritage Day Celebration. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CT Quad. Experience the food and culture of the Caribbean islands and of Southeast Asia. Starbucks will serve samples of their Island Fusion Smoothie. The Caribbean Calypso trio Ewabo will serve up island songs and Caribbean rhythms. See you under the tent!
April 18, Annandale Campus – Capoiera Males DC. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CT Quad. Join in on exploring the tantalizing world of Afro-Brazilian culture, music, dance, and martial arts
April 19, Annandale Campus – An afternoon for Lovers – Fado: The Music of Portugal featuring Fadista Nathaile Pires. 1 – 2:30 p.m. CE Forum. Nathalie Pires, Fado songstress will spin tales of love and longing from the lands of Portugal. The performance will feature and lecture on the culture of Fado, a music of Portugal
April 19, Alexandria Campus – Free Salsa Dance Lessons. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Room AT 203 (Tyler Building Gym). The Spanish American Latin Student Association is hosting a free six-week Salsa class. Salsa is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program involving hip-hop, salsa, merengue, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance. For questions, contact: salsaclubnova@gmail.com
Five years ago, 32 people were killed. Rest in Peace, http://www.weremember.vt.edu/
Taken from Woods, J.T. (2007) Interpersonal communication everyday encounters. Wadsworth, p. 13.
When the National Association of Colleges and Employers asked 480 companies what applicant qualities and abilities were most important to them in making hiring decisions, communication skills were at the top of the list (Schneider, 1999).
According to the employers, effective job performance depends critically on skills such as expressing oneself clearly, listening well to others, creating productive working climates, and being sensitive to differences in how people perceive communication.
The employers noted that far too many applicants who have technical expertise but don’t know how to articulate their ideas clearly or how to interact effectively with others.
Schneider, A. (1999, March 26). Taking aim at student incoherence. Chronicle of Higher Education, pp. A16-A18
Why do you think that communication studies is a requirement for all NOVA students?
Here are some of my favorite communication apps for my iPad:
Clock Pro (free) allow you to set a timer, stop watch, or different types of clocks. Great for rehearsing and timing presentations.
SpeechPrep allows you to rehearse your speeches. Published by McGraw-Hill, ($1.99).
Encourages you to prepare, practice and review your recording.
Audiotorium ($5.99) allows you to take notes and record the audio.
Keynote ($9.99) and Keynote Remote ($.99)- You can create and use Keynote (Apple’s version of PowerPoint) from your phone or iPad. While you present, you can view the current slide, the previous slide, and the next slide.
MyPoint PowerPoint Remote (free) by Didonai is a remote control for Power Point presentations.
Teleprompt+ for iPad ($14.99) requires iPad with camera (not iPad I)
Can you recommend any others?
Annandale’s Amy Gilley will lead a discussion for faculty based upon the film, The Boys of Baraka. Dr. Gilley is co-facilitating with Dr. Falzon through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Clips and discussion of the Boys of Baraka begin at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26th in the CETL office, CG 218, Annandale Campus. The full length movie will be shown at 3:15 p.m. Popcorn and sodas will be provided.
Faculty and students are welcome to attend an intercultural communication workshop sponsored by the Office of Global Studies and Programs and Global Studies Committee.
The workshop is Friday, April 13, 11-2, in the CE Forum, Ernst Cultural Center, Annandale Campus.
The workshop is free but registration is required, http://www.nvcc.edu/cetl/training/
Nan Peck (AN) will be offering a session on effective listening.
For more information, contact Professor Meena Nayak, mnayak@nvcc.edu or Professor Stacey Bustillos, sbustillos@nvcc.edu.
