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HGSE Communications Lab (CommLab)

The CommLab will be closed for Thanksgiving recess Wednesday, November 23 and reopen Monday, November 28, 2022. Have a restful break!

All appointments are virtual.

The sign up for appointments is available two weeks in advance of the appointment date. Students can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one or a 60-minute small group (2-4 people) appointment once per week.  Doctoral students (EdLD, EdD, and PhD) who want to practice their defense can sign up for a 60-minute slot.

CommLab One-On-One Appointments:

  • Thirty-minute virtual appointment
  • Practice oral presentations
  • Storyboard and develop a slide presentation
  • Create an “elevator pitch” 
  • Organize and develop a conference poster 
  • Assistance with other mixed-media communication  

Small Group Appointments:

  • One-hour virtual appointment for groups of 2-4 students
  • Practice small group oral presentations 
  • Storyboard and develop a slide presentation 

Dissertations and Capstone Defense Appointments:

  • One-hour virtual appointment  
  • Practice oral defense
  • Receive feedback on a slide presentation, including structure, order, and design 
  • Tips for using visuals to communicate information and results 

For more information, visit our website or contact Ning Zou, Associate Director for Student Academic Services and Learning Design, Gutman Library.