1109 CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING

TRUDY BAYER, Ph.D., Director

The Communication Lab is a center that provides individual and small group instruction in all forms of public speaking and oral communication.

WHAT TYPES OF SPEAKING PROJECTS CAN I BRING TO THE COMMUNICATION LAB?

You may bring any kind of speaking project, at any stage of its development, to the Lab for personal consultation and instruction.  For example, speeches, discussions, focus groups, research presentations, and conducting interviews or press conferences are all examples of projects appropriate for Lab work.

WHY DO PEOPLE CONTACT THE LAB?

·        To improve skill in developing speech topics

·        To learn how to better organize ideas

·        To relate to audiences with greater ease

·        To deliver more effective presentations

·        To deal with speaking anxiety

·        Or simply to receive professional feedback on
      a presentation.

IS THERE A FEE TO USE THE COMMUNICATION LAB?

Lab services are free of charge to Pitt students, staff, and faculty. 

DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

Yes.  Call 412-624-6788 or email tbayer@pitt.edu