"Communication is a continual balancing act, juggling the conflicting needs for intimacy and independence."
--Deborah Tannen

Welcome

Our Mission
The Communications Department instructs and supports students to learn and apply communication skills and theories. We introduce students to the field of communication and to the opportunities for competent communicators in personal and professional settings. By the modeling and practice of communication skills we promote our students' ability to express themselves clearly, to listen actively, to think critically, to discuss academic material thoughtfully, to present ideas and information effectively, and to advocate for themselves competently.

Approach
Our approach to instruction emphasizes the skills of human communication as well as the theory and technologies that support this communication. We provide safe, dynamic and supportive learning environments that challenge students to become better students and better communicators.

Role
Acknowledging the important role of communications on this campus, the Communications Department shares in the leadership of promoting sound communication practices and events on campus among and for students, faculty, and staff. We also promote communication competency through developing curriculum and instructional strategies and by providing instructional support and consultation.

Content
The content of Communication courses include intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group (including discussion), public, media and technology communications.

Events
Poster Session Fall 2007

Poster Session Spring 2008

Poster Session Fall 2008