EOP Fall Semester.

Welcome Back! The time has flown since our last meeting this summer! Time to go back to class!!! We have a lot to do this semester. You can find the syllabus here linked on our blog. You can also find it under course documents in your blackboard account. I will be adding links that you might find useful this semester as we move through the coursework. You should be checking our blog daily throughout the semester for supplemental course information, in addition to assigned postings. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon! Remember, don't put off what you can do today!! Stay on top of all reading assignments and speech preparation so you are sure to complete all work in a timely manner. See me, email me whenever you have questions or need help. :)

Summer Reading

I am proud of your accomplishments this summer. It was a tremendous effort made in our short five weeks together. The quality of your effort, work and performance are to be commended.

As we discussed in class, here are some suggestions fore summer reading. These books will be incorporated into our fall course work. Tackling even one of these books will help you further yourself both personally and during our academic journey this fall.



The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey (the previous author's son)

Good to Great by Jim Collins

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne



It was wonderful to witness your enthusiasm for Rider University and your excitement for returning to in the fall at the EOP banquet. Enjoy the rest of of your break. Stay true to yourself and your dreams. I looking forward to greeting you all back in the fall. In the meantime, feel free to comment on the suggested reading titles, share your own suggestions or just say "hi".

"It's A Wrap"-Summer Session 2008

Well, it has been quite a busy semester! I am so proud of the accomplishments and personal achievements shown this semester. The majority of you are growing into wonderful speakers!!! We will continue our journey to becoming public speakers this fall. Enjoy the rest of your summer break. I am looking forward to seeing you all again this fall. Feel free to email me and say "hi" until then....be safe, be well and be happy! "It's A Wrap" for now.... time to get some sleep!

Passion Speech Critiques - 10 am class

Please post your blog critiques under this posting. Be sure to include enough details for both delivery and content aspects to include at least three improvements and three strengths. Remember that I am expecting some depth in your critique comments. You should not only help your speech "buddy" set goals for the fall semester but, illustrate from the perspective of the sender what makes for effective communication.

Passion Speech Critiques - 8:30am class

Please post your blog critiques under this posting. Be sure to include enough details for both delivery and content aspects to include at least three improvements and three strengths. Remember that I am expecting some depth in your critique comments. You should not only help your speech "buddy" set goals for the fall semester but, illustrate from the perspective of the sender what makes for effective communication.

TED Talks - Jill Bolte Taylor

What techniques do you incorporate in your speech to create a genuine connection with your audience? How do you grab your audience’s interest and stimulate their minds to your presentation? Can you promote an intelligent conversation while keeping the audience focused on your message? Please view this video. What techniques are utilized by this speaker to keep the audience involved with the material? How does the speaker help the audience to be able to connect and apply her information to their lives? Post a critique of this talk. Make application to our class criteria used this semester. You need to include specific examples and explanations that illustrate the techniques used by this speaker. Be sure to be specific in identifying and applying these techniques to speech presentations. This blog post is due no later that Tuesday, August 5th before class.