The Ferguson Center
for Public Speaking
Claire E. Deal
Associate Professor of Rhetoric
Morton Hall, 114
434-223-6988
cdeal@hsc.edu

Speaking Center
Tools for Public Speaking Success
The Ferguson Center for Public Speaking, located in the Bortz Library, provides assistance to students who wish to improve their oral presentation skills. Visit the Center today!
For Students. Need help dealing with speaking anxiety, preparing presentations, or working in a group? Check out these tips.
For Faculty. Find bright ideas to enhance student learning by incorporating oral communication activities in the classroom.
Rhetoric 210 is an excellent course for students in all majors who want to sharpen their public speaking skills. Rhetoric 310 offers preparation with advanced skills.
Resources. Need additional offsite Oral Communication information? Connect here!
