Welcome to the
Applied Communication Studies Skill Center!
We offer the university community quality consulting on oral presentations, improving public speaking skills for both academic and professional development! We are insightful, enthusiastic and love to see others succeed whether it is in class or in your profession. We are committed to creating confident, successful public speakers in not only your academic life, but also in your professional life. We provide an active-learning environment where students and staff are engaged in the process of speech research, speech-writing skills, and delivery. We are open to all undergraduate and graduate students of all majors and provide support to faculty through in-class workshops on speech-related topics.
The ACS Skill Center goes beyond public speaking assistance for class assignment preparation, and includes advance planning for these communication-related topics:
We offer one-on-one guided sessions, group sessions, or in-class workshops to aid students, faculty, and staff on these topics and more!
how to present at a conference
how to improve public speaking skills and all things encircling public speaking such as topic selection, outlines, presentational aids, and delivery
how to manage speaking anxiety
how to increase confidence with speaking
how to defend your senior thesis or capstone course project
how to present report findings by faculty and student researchers
how to promote for your upcoming broadcast appearance such as guest appearances on podcasts
how to look better on camera
how to create or enhance social media content and presence
how to work effectively in a group
how to handle and address conflict
how to present polished, professional, clear, and effective emails or texts or other digital conversations
how to confront others about performance issues, interpersonal issueshow to have a difficult conversation
how to improve conversational skills during interviews, negotiations, and health issues
how to be a better listener
how to resolve interpersonal conflict
how to deal with difficult people
how to advocate for your own needs
how to set limits and boundaries
how to speak courageously
how to have a healthy conversation around race, gender, and equity
Enhancing your skills around these topics will go beyond the class assignment preparation to help you:
increase student achievement outside academia
enhance your work relationships
strengthen your interpersonal relationships
build and maintain close relationships and intimacy
reduce the risk of feeling uncomfortable causing procrastination
become engaging
make a difference
Mili Pinski
B.S. in Applied Communication Studies
Graduate School Areas of Study: Public Relations & Interpersonal Communication
Quote to live by… “Treat people with kindness.” – Harry Styles
Areas of specialty… I love a good intro and outro, and I love teaching the importance of them!”
If you’re interested in working with us or would like more info, please fill out the form below! We will be in touch!
contact info
Email: ACS_SkillCenter@siue.edu
Location: 3rd floor of Alumni Hall, Room 3101
We’re always looking for talented people with a heart to help!
If you’re interested in becoming a Skill Center Coach email, cskelly@siue.edu.