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Speaking Center

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Welcome to the Speaking Center!

The Speaking Center at North Central College is available to provide students with one-on-one assistance in the preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations. Students can schedule a 30-minute session with trained student tutors for assistance with all parts of the public speaking process to become a successful speaker!

What we offer

In a relaxed environment, our tutors offer support and constructive feedback in all aspects of public speaking from writing your speech to delivering it successfully. Tutors are trained to assist in:

  • Topic selection
  • Research
  • Outlining
  • Integrating oral citations
  • Developing introductions & conclusions
  • Delivery (verbal & nonverbal)
  • Developing visual aids (Assignment, Conference, Poster Presentation)
  • Managing communication apprehension
  • Developing Arguments
  • Preparing for interview

Visit Us

Appointments are encouraged to be made online in advance, but walk-in appointments are available.

Scheduling appointments early is strongly recommended to ensure there is ample time to edit and practice speeches before its final delivery in-class. Cancellations must be made 2 hours in advance to allow other students to make appointments. Students will need to use their @noctrl.edu email to register for an account.

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Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 10am-4pm, 6-9pm
Sunday 4-6pm

Center Location

Physical: Oesterle Library, Room 248
Virtual: Blackboard Collaborate

Meet our Tutors

Our attentive and patient trained tutors are eager to help with any and all speaking assignments. They major in a variety of subjects and offer a fresh perspective on assignments students bring to the Center. 

Student Tutors

Contact Us!

We're happy to answer any and all questions you may have. Please direct any questions either to the Speaking Center Director, Supna Jain at scjain@noctrl.edu or our general email SpeakingCenter@noctrl.edu.

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