Oral Communication Lab
Mickey Bannon, PhD, Acting Director
Lab - 1109B Cathedral of Learning
Office – 1125 Cathedral of Learning
Email: speaklab@pitt.edu
This list of resources can help you develop your speaking skills.
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 have an appointment?
Yes. You can schedule an appointment during the following hours:
Monday: 9:00AM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM-1:00PM, 2:00PM-3:00PM, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM-4:00PM, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM-1:00PM, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
To make an appointment, email speaklab@pitt.edu