OCC
The Oral Communication Center
Founded in 2012, the Oral Communication Center's (OCC) mission is to offer the University of Maryland community high-quality consulting and training in the art of oral communication, and to conduct research that continually advances best practices in the field. We strive to help our clients become excellent speakers and listeners from planning to practice.
About Us:
The OCC is the premier resource for coaching and instruction on the University of Maryland campus. Housed in the Department of Communication, the OCC offers support for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff who seek to improve their communication skills for success in academic, professional, civic, and social contexts.
Clients who book appointments with our trained peer consultants benefit from our peer-to-peer tutoring model. Our consultants are expert public speakers with a passion for empowering others as communicators. We are here to help you express yourself cogently and confidently!
Our Services:
Peer consulting for presentations, speeches, and other modes of oral communication
Speech planning and practice assistance
Interactive workshops on a variety of relevant communication skills
Special events and workshop series
Contact Us:
The OCC is located in the Skinner Building, Room 2117.
301-405-7994
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Affiliate Faculty
Lindsey Anderson
Associate Professor & Co-Director of the Oral Communication Program & Co-Director of Graduate Studies (Recruitment/Admissions), Communication
2108 Skinner Building
College Park
MD,
20742
Melissa Lucas
Associate Clinical Professor & Co-Director of the Oral Communication Program, Communication
2130 Skinner Building
College Park
MD,
20742
Raphael Mazzone
Associate Clinical Professor, Communication
Director, Oral Communication Center, Communication
2130 Skinner Building
College Park
MD,
20742