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Department of Speech Communication

244 Lincoln Hall
Dr. Barbara J. Wilson, Department Head

Dr. Dale E. Brashers, Associate Head

333-2683

The Department of Speech Communication staff is ready to assist you. Mailboxes for Faculty and Teaching Assistants are in this office. Information about the undergraduate program, as well as the MA and Ph.D. programs in Speech Communication are also available 8-12, 1-5 each day the university is open. Mary Strum can assist with graduate application packets. Susana Vazquez-Wiegel is responsible for the Woolbert Video Lab, 240 Lincoln, if you need to view a speech tape or other taped research material. Susana can assist with the teaching internship (SPCM 204) applications. Amy Holland, the department receptionist, is who you are likely to see first as you enter the department office. Amy will most likely take phone messages for faculty and TAs. Other 244 Lincoln Hall personnel who are ready to assist you are Margie Salmon, Administrative Aide and Rhonda Baumgart, Department Head secretary and Human Resources contact. 

Undergraduate Advising Office

236 Lincoln Hall
Dr. Barbara I. Hall, 333-1647, b-hall@uiuc.edu

Dr. Grace Giorgio, 244-3169, giorgio@uiuc.edu

The Undergraduate Advisers are available to assist students with problems as they arise. Bring any questions or concerns that develop at any time during the semester. If questions cannot be answered we will find someone who can. Appointments can be arranged by phone or e-mail and are preferable to just walking-in. Don’t wait until registration to think about academic concerns. The departmental Undergraduate Advisers are Dr. Barbara I. Hall and Dr. Grace Giorgio. Appointments can be made directly by calling Dr. Hall (333-1647, b-hall@uiuc.edu) or Dr. Giorgio (244-3169, giorgio@uiuc.edu).  If something arises that needs immediate attention please do not hesitate to call or stop by. Students can usually be seen as the need exists. Information can be obtained about:

LAS College Advising Services

270 Lincoln Hall
333-9552

The Department of Speech Communication is a unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). There you will find the Deans, the pre-law adviser, and records officers. They can assist with the following:

Campus Career Services

http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/
333-0820

Juniors and seniors are encouraged to establish a Placement File with Career Services. Either a career placement file or a graduate or professional school file can be opened. Placement files should include a personal data form, letters of recommendation, and a transcript. The staff at Career Services will assist with resume preparation, as well as interviews. Various workshops are conducted throughout each semester to assist you in your career search. Remember: Resume building and career planning begin the day you enter college. Also consult the Department of Speech Communication website for current information regarding your job search, in addition to career information, in general.