It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It: Communication for Leaders
Denise Vrchota
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010 at 7:00 pm – South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Denise Vrchota teaches classes in nonverbal communication, small group communication, professional communication and conflict resolution. She is a consultant with the ISUComm initiative and works with faculty in other departments and colleges who wish to integrate oral communication skills with disciplinary content in their classes. Vrchota offers workshops on a variety of oral communication topics to members of the ISU Community and to external organizations, as well as conducts focus groups and facilitates strategic planning meetings for a variety of organizations. She is an assistant professor in English and Communications Studies. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.Cosponsored By:
- Women's Leadership Consortium
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.