Become a Consultant

Students in their first, second or third year who have successfully completed Public Speaking- RHCS 100, Rhetorical Theory-RHCS 103, Interpreting Rhetorical Texts-RHCS 104, a First Year Seminar or any 100-, 200-, or 300-level course that is oral intensive are eligible.

Students who serve as speech consultants need not major or minor in rhetoric and communication studies, though they frequently enroll in rhetoric and communication classes for the depth it adds to their consulting and to their coursework overall.

Interested students should download and complete a consultant application, which must be submitted no later than September 30. An interview will be scheduled when the application is submitted. Faculty recommendations will be sought, and an interview with the Speech Center director is required. Applicants will be notified of selection by October 20 and are responsible for registering for the Theory and Pedagogy seminar (RHCS 333) taught in the spring semester.

The number of applicants approved will vary each year, depending on staff requirements.