听OVERVIEW
Principles of Communication (COMM 1300) supports the UCA Core鈥檚 emphasis on critical inquiry and effective communication.
As you move through your academic career and into your professional career, you will appreciate the skills and knowledge gained in this class. 听At the end of this course, you will have improved your overall communication skills and gained knowledge in how to better communicate both interpersonally and professionally.
AWARD
Olive M. Hilliard Speech Showcase Award
The听Olive M. Hilliard Award Fund听was established by the faculty and students of the听Department of Communication in 2010 to honor the memory of Olive M. Hilliard, our beloved听colleague and instructor. Students enrolled in COMM 1300: Principles of Communication are听eligible to participate in the Showcase.
To be considered for the award, students must deliver an outstanding speech in class and at the听Hilliard Speech Showcase. Additionally, students need to possess characteristics听reminiscent of Olive’s spirit, including the ability to demonstrate caring for others, the听potential听for leadership, and a desire to impact his/her community positively.
Showcase Winners
2022听 听 听 听 听 Payton Sproule
2021听 听 听 听 听 London Blackwell
2020听 听 听 听 听 Nicole Vincent
2019听听 听 听 听 听Chloe Davis
2018听听 听 听 听 听Jennifer Draper
2017听听 听 听 听 听Laurie Nyangweso
2016听听 听 听 听 听Brick Mason Cullum
2015听听 听 听 听 听Mallory Calhoon
2014听听 听 听 听 听Braxton O. Johnson
2013听听 听 听 听 听Shelby Horner
2012听 听 听 听 听听Keith Dove
2011听 听 听 听 听听Lukas Deem