For Students

A mentoring session can help a student at any point in the speech process. Mentors can help students: 

• choose or research their topic
• improve their outlining and organization
• rehearse and deliver their speech 
• improve their visual aids 
• combat speech anxiety 

Appointments 

Students can schedule an appointment for a 30 minute session or an hour long session. The amount of time a session takes depends on the number of people attending the session and the amount of material the student would like to cover. 

Individual Appointment

One-on-one appointments with a mentor can be scheduled for 30 minutes or an hour. We recommend an hour long appointment if you would like to discuss more than just one topic area of concern. 

Group Appointment

A group of students meeting with a mentor MUST meet for an hour long appointment. If the group does not schedule for an hour long appointment, when the group arrives for their session they will be asked to reschedule for an hour long session.

The PCC provides public speaking support to student organizations at TU by offering in-person workshops brought to your preferred on-campus location for convenience. The following are our standard workshops, but we can also customize a workshop based on your communication needs!

Standard Workshops (In-person or Virtual)

• PCC Introduction Workshop: A 15–20-minute presentation introducing and explaining how to use the PCC conducted in your class.
• How to Make Presentations POP!: A 60-75 minute workshop providing techniques and tips for ways to make presentations more engaging and visually appealing.
• Communication Skills for Poster Sessions: A 60–75-minute workshop providing techniques for preparing for and giving effective poster presentations. This could be customized to focus on visual aids.
• Putting the Power in Persuasion: A 60-minute workshop providing techniques and tips for giving an effective persuasive speech.
• Managing Speech Apprehension: A workshop with techniques for managing speech apprehension
• Effective Delivery: A workshop covering the basics of effective verbal and nonverbal delivery. 

All of our workshops are customizable based on your organization's communication needs and preferences. If interested in having the PCC bring a standard or customizable workshop to you in-person or virtually, please complete the PCC Workshop Request Form at least 2 weeks prior to the requested date. 

For more information, email Kanika Jackson, Ph.D.

Visiting the PCC 

Once your appointment has finished, you will be asked to fill out a brief survey to help us improve our center. 

Is your visit required?

If your professor required a PCC visit, a client report form will be emailed to your professor after your appointment. Some professors require a golden ticket as proof of attendance as well; the professor will inform their students if this is necessary. 

Is your appointment for extra credit? 

Please bring a presentation or speech to work on from your class. Tell your mentor that you are attending for extra credit to ensure they acknowledge this in there client report form. 

find the mentor for you

Who Specializes in my Topic? 

The PCC has 15 different mentors of diverse backgrounds to assist students in their speeches or presentations. To make the most of your appointment, Meet Our Mentors to find a mentor who suits your topic.