Big iDeas 2008 Proposals

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

Communication skills are essential in every facet of life -- from interpersonal communication, to college and job interviews, to commanding the public platform -- and allow students to maximize their existing talents and succeed in their pursuits. After significant research and program development, we will promote and invite student leaders from schools to participate in our ""by invitation only""" one to two day kick off conference. The conference teaching will be interactive and focus on communication and leadership, including resume and interviewing skills. The conference teaching will be interactive and focus on communication and leadership, including resume and interviewing skills. Students will receive special training and mentoring from our event staff so that when they return to their schools, they will possess the vision and tools to interest their peers in learning about communication and to, with support from us and school staff, start their own speech group or chapter.

Document Type

Article

Keywords

students, research, Dallas, Texas

Extent

6 pages

Format

.pdf

Rights

The files in this collection are protected by copyright law. No commercial reproduction or distribution of these files is permitted without the written permission of Southern Methodist University, Office of the Provost. These files may be freely used for educational purposes, provided they are not altered in any way, and Southern Methodist University is cited. For more information, contact ncds@smu.edu.

Language

English

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