Consultants
The University of Richmond Speech Consultants are hired based on a rigorous application and interview process. Qualification for a consulting position begins with successful completion of the Rhetoric and Public Address (RHCS 101) course. Upon selection, prospective consultants enroll in the practicum Theory and Pedagogy (RHCS 333). Training includes a survey of the history of the discipline of rhetoric, approaches to teaching communication, studies of effective peer consulting, and practical experience in shadowing scheduled consultations to observe current staff members as they work. One of the goals of the Speech Center is to offer assistance of the highest quality to student clients provided by well-trained student colleagues who may also be classmates and acquaintances.
It is not necessary to be a rhetoric and communication studies major to serve on the Speech Center staff. The diverse range of majors and backgrounds of our consultants ensure that students may find valuable assistance with their presentations, regardless of the academic disciplines assigning a practice session at the Speech Center.
