Testimonials

At the beginning of this term (for a capstone course assignment), I required the MGT 309 students to visit TSC for a walk-through of their persuasive team speech. The results were wonderful.

The students themselves told me repeatedly that they received excellent help - every team that mentioned you spoke of a helpful and enjoyable experience. I could see the impact in persuasion, in speech organization, in team synergy and in increased confidence. Wow...just wonderful.

Thanks for the support and excellent work. Count on me sending more students to you.
--Dianne Garrett, Faculty, Bryan School of Business & Economics

My [CCI 323] students are benefitting greatly from their visits to the Speaking Center. I had one student who did not fulfill this requirement, and the difference was striking.
--Maura Heyn, Department of Classical Studies

Last night's presentation went very well and the [graduate] students thought it was a good use of class time -- they just wish they'd had this in the fall.
--Susan J. Buck, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science

Overall MGT 309 students were pleased with their Speaking Center experience. I think all the help they can get is useful. Some students said that this was the first time they had to do an individual speech after taking CST 105 because most of the time they give team presentations, so there seems to be a need to practice more individual speeches.
--Angelika Kausche, The Bryan School of Business and Economics

Thanks so much for your presentation on outlines and speaking skills. The students were grateful to have hand-outs as points of reference as they prepare their two-part speaking presentations. I shall also encourage them to take advantage of the opportunity to practice with constructive feedback from Speaking Center consultants.
--K.Porter Aichele, Department of Art

"I just wanted to follow up and extend a big thank you for your advice a few weeks ago. I gave my presentation at the NC Geographic Information Science conference on March 1 and felt so much more confident after implementing your suggestions for a better introduction and conclusion.
Additionally, thank you for advising me to use the mouse to point rather than turning around to point at the screen. What a difference that makes! I saw other people doing that all day, and you were right -- that is a good way to lose the audience.

Thank you again, it was a pleasure working with you and I really appreciate your help."
--Best Regards, Anita Henderson, UNCG Grad Student

"I want you to know that not once did a student say that the Speaking Center was unhelpful. The staff of the Speaking Center helped every student that visited. I seriously cannot imagine our university without the Speaking Center. Your services are so beneficial to students and faculty. It is wonderful to advise and encourage students to visit--especially those students needing extra help."
--Cindy Dew, CST

"I thoroughly enjoyed last week's [workshop] presentation. Public speaking is a weakness of mine and I found the information and examples provided very helpful. I have utilized the speaking center [one-on one tutoring] services and would highly recommend them to anyone who struggles with public speaking."
--MPH Student, February 2005

"I felt as though I had more confidence in public speaking when I left the [workshop] presentation. I plan on using the articles and the knowledge that I gained from them to help in [my] future presentations. I liked the way they were so excited about providing us with this information and that they too used the skills that they were talking about. I may actually go to the speaking center now because I have heard them speak."
-- MPH Student, February 2005

"I feel that by going to just this one visit, I learned some vital skills to help me through this speaking intensive course."
--Dana Thornton, Bryan Business School

"Going to the speaking center made me all around more comfortable when it came down to doing my speech in front of my peers."
--Ray Bristow

"They were friendly and answered all questions that I needed answered, the speaking center was an overall great experience for me."
--Ray Bristow

"I know now that I can get in front of a group of peers and give a speech with confidence."
--Catherine Ozgunduz

"From my experience, I feel that the speaking center here on campus is a good source you should make use of!"
--Shua Lor

"The Speaking Center was a very helpful place to help me deal with the anxiety I used to have before giving the speech."
--Kevin Keene

"I can get up in front of an audience and feel confident about myself and what I have to say."
--Ashley Hart

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