Faculty:

W. Lance Haynes
Associate Professor (Ph.D. University of Minnesota)
lance@umr.edu

Wilma Turner
Lecturer (M.A., Baylor University)
wturner@umr.edu

AnneMarie Daniel
Assistant Professor (Ph.D. University of Minnesota)
adaniel@umr.edu

Communication is a fundamental part of every human interaction, whether among friends, in the workplace, or as the citizens and leaders of our communities. Because it is so common in our daily lives, too often we forget that a solid understanding of how communication works is essential to the process of becoming an effective employee and citizen. Without competence in communicating, our ideas--however brilliant--cannot be shared with others. Courses in Speech and Media Studies will help students develop the necessary theoretical understanding, critical and analytical insight, and practical expertise to be the effective communicators and leaders of the future.

Speech & Media Studies offers minor programs in Communication Studies and Leadership Communication. In either program, you will be exposed to the theoretical foundations of communication study. You will supplement that understanding with additional courses in interpersonal, small group, business and professional, intercultural, and leadership communication.

Things to do:

• Find out more about getting a minor in communication studies or leadership
• See course descriptions

Places to go:

• Excel Center for Leadership and Communication Studies
• Philosophy and Liberal Arts Department
• UMR Student Toastmasters (a good way to practice your public speaking skills)

People to see:

• Visit Lance or AnneMarie's homepage
• Visit Lance or AnneMarie's virtual office via email

This document is maintained by excelcen@umr.edu
Last modified: 09.03.97
URL: http://www.umr.edu/~excelcen/spms