If you are not a Communication Studies major or minor, you can qualify to work as a speech consultant by taking:

SCOM 313-0001, Communication Coaching, Spring 09, 3credit hours, TTh 9:30-10:45

Contact Michelle Moreau, Speech Coordinator, for more information.

Student Speech Consultants have the opportunity to:

  • Refine and develop personal speaking skills by assisting others
  • Enhance their resume with work experience in the education field
  • Earn competitive student worker wage with the possibility for a raise
  • Work on-campus during hours that fit around your classes

 Requirements for the student positions are:

  • Must be returning to JMU for the 2009-2010 school year
  • 2.8 cumulative GPA; 3.0 Major GPA
  • Must have one of the following: 
    • Completed SCOM 240, 242, and 245 (welcome applicants who are currently enrolled in any of the above classes who expect to pass)
    • Completed SCOM 313
    • Collegiate forensic team experience
  • Must be able/willing to work 8-12 hours per week
  • Must be available until 7 pm one to two nights per week

The student positions are analogous to peer tutors. The functional responsibilities of the student positions are as follows:

  • Provide assistance with speech preparation
  • Provide advice on time management and study skills
  • Provide assistance in comprehending communication concepts/theories
  • Provide assistance in issues of communication apprehension

 

Please contact Michelle Moreau at moreauma@jmu.edu or (540) 568-1683 for application information or any other questions