Dept of Communication

The Speech Lab

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The Speech Lab is an important initiative of the Department of Communication and a partnership with the Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA). With faculty direction, the Speech Lab employs a team of students who have taken public speaking and/or other communication courses and have been intentionally trained to help their peers.

Speech Lab Tutors provide support and assistance to the campus community for presentations, public speaking, and other communication-related assignments.

  • Topic selection
  • Research direction
  • Organization of information
  • Speech notes or outline checklists and critiques
  • Overcoming communication apprehension and “speech nerves”
  • Presentation and speech practice feedback
  • Recording assistance
  • Advice on use of presentation aids
  • and more

Make an appointment

Schedule a 1:1 appointment with a Speech Lab Tutor (in-person or online) through the SCAA's Nimbus Learning scheduling app.

Become a Speech Lab Tutor

The heart of the Speech Lab is a dedicated team of peer leaders. Click Work With Us to review the position description and access the application.

Speech Lab services begin on August 24th

Tutors post appointment availability Monday through Thursday. Same-day appointments are available! In-person tutoring takes place in both Miekeljohn Hall, Room 3021 (Mondays and Thursdays) and the CORE Building, Room 343 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). There are also virtual appointment options from 5:00pm to 7:00pm throughout the week.

 

Fall 2026 Speech Lab Hours & Locations
Day Hours Location
Mondays 10:00am-5:00pm Miekeljohn Hall, Room 3021
6:00-7:00pm ONLINE
Tuesdays 10:00am-5:00pm CORE Building, Room 343
5:00-7:00pm ONLINE
Wednesdays 10:00am-5:00pm CORE Building, Room 343
5:00-7:00pm ONLINE
Thursdays 10:00am-5:00pm Miekeljohn Hall, Room 3021
5:00-7:00pm ONLINE
Fridays No appointments available.  Tutors attend trainings on Fridays!

Questions?
General inquiries can be directed to SCAA@csueastbay.edu

For specific inquiries, please contact:
Christeen Kelley
Speech Lab Coordinator
christeen.kelley@csueastbay.edu		 Dr. Lonny Brooks, Chair
Department of Communication
lonny.brooks@csueastbay.edu		 Dr. Rachel Brunson
SCAA Director
rachel.brunson@csueastbay.edu