Yesterday, some of our Peer Mentors attended the Welcome Back event for Communication Studies’ students! Over the summer, Communication Studies separated from Mass Communication and became their own Department in the College of Fine Arts and Communication! Here, at the PCC, we are excited to be a part of that process in creating a major that is focused on public speaking, advocacy, social action, and leadership development.

Much of our mission and values at the PCC focuses on the same things as our Department. While one of our biggest focuses is helping students’ with their speeches, we also choose to inspire students to find their inner advocate. Use these speeches you are creating in your classes to find yourself, find your purpose, and find a reason to fight for something that is important to you. If you think about it… all speeches are advocating for something. Is it a persuasive speech? Advocating for change. Is it an informational speech? Advocating to educate. Is it a ceremonial speech? Advocating to remember or celebrate. Each portion of your speech has a sense of advocacy in it, even if you don’t realize it!

While we had so much fun at the Welcome Back party, we were also advocating for the PCC! Asking people to become mentors, advertising our services, and explaining to our peers the importance of the PCC! If you came and spoke to one of us, thanks! We are always so excited to share the mission of the PCC with others. Check out our next blog post to read more about the importance of advocacy at the PCC.

Mentors Meg and Zach working the PCC table! They’re awesome, make and appointment with them today!

Mentors Valerie and Erin M. smiling at the PCC table and ready to help students perfect their speeches!

Need help with a class speech or want to learn more about how we can bring out your inner advocate? Make an appointment with one of our experienced and talented mentors! Learn how to make an appointment under the Make an Appointment tab! We hope to see you soon!