Oral Communication Lab
Mickey Bannon, PhD, Acting Director
Lab - 1109 Cathedral of Learning
Office – 1125 Cathedral of Learning
Phone: 412-624-6570
Email: speaklab@pitt.edu
The Communication Lab provides individual and small-group instruction in all forms of public speaking and oral communication to the entire University of Pittsburgh community. It is structured as a supplemental training resource for students and as a support resource for faculty.
We are especially interested in helping current Public Speaking students.
What types of speaking projects can I bring to the Communication Lab?
You may bring any kind of speaking project, at any stage of development, to the lab for personal consultation and instruction. Speeches, discussions, focus groups, research presentations, interviews, and press conferences are all examples of projects appropriate for lab work.
Why do people contact the lab?
- For individual help in choosing speech topics, organizing presentations, analyzing the needs of an audience, and with practicing delivery skills
- For help controlling speech anxiety
- To develop discussion and group presentation skills
- To rehearse speeches or presentations with individual, one-to-one feedback
- To arrange in-class workshops
Is there a fee to use the Communication Lab?
No. Lab services are free of charge to Pitt students, staff, and faculty.
Do I need to make an appointment?
No. Appointments are preferred but walk-in assistance is available during office hours, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM and from 11:00 to Noon, and Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. To make an appointment, email speaklab@pitt.edu or call 412-624-6570.