HEDL 511 - Professional Communications in Higher Education

The overall goal of this course is to develop research-based professional communication skills and knowledge. Theory about professional communication to enhance understanding about communication in higher education will be the focus. In addition to research in this area, focus will also be on application of these skills. These skills include the ability to deliver excellent presentations, skills necessary to organize, implement, and evaluate effective meetings that produce results, all appropriate high level written communication skills such as writing executive memos, as well as technical papers, and overall clear and appropriate business writing. Further, this course explores the importance of interpersonal communication and encourages exploration and identification of one’s own communication style and behavioral tendencies through measures of adapting to differences in different settings.

(Cr: 3