Agenda q Introductions COMMUNICATI ON STUDIES MAJORMINOR ADVISING

Agenda q Introductions COMMUNICATI ON STUDIES MAJOR/MINOR ADVISING MEETING September 26, 2017 q Communication Defined q Pre-CST & Entrance Requirements q Advising and Registration q Study Abroad and Internships q Student Organizations q Prizes!

WHAT IS “COMMUNICATION? ” GET THE “S” OUT! • Not Communications Studies

THINK ABOUT IT… Communications… • A process in which people interact with and through symbols to create • The technology and systems used for sending and receiving message, such as postal, telephone, radio, TV and the Internet. and interpret meanings

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A COMMUNICATION DEGREE? • …WHAT CAN’T YOU DO? ? • EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO CAN THINK CRITICALLY, PROBLEM-SOLVE, RESEARCH, COLLABORATE, LEAD, AND COMMUNICATE WELL • WE TEACH YOU THAT…AND MORE! • FOUR EMPHASIS AREAS • ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION CRITICISM • BROADCAST AND DIGITAL MEDIA • INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION • ORGANIZATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION https: //www. uwlax. edu/communication-studies/

BECOMING A MAJOR • Are you a student in the College of Liberal Studies? • When declaring CST as a major, you are actually becoming a PRE-CST student • To become “official” CST, you need to fulfill all entrance requirements AND complete paperwork with your CST advisor • Check your Advising Report

CST ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS • 45 Credits COMPLETED (not in progress) • Transfer students must complete 12 UWL credits • Successful completion (C or better) • of CST 110 and ENG 110/112 • Completion of CST 190 with a BC or better • Students who do not receive a BC must earn a BC in CST 301 for program entry • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2. 7

ADVISING INFORMATION • Do you know who your advisor is? • If you have not declared PRE-CST, you do not have a CST advisor • If you are a minor, you do not have a CST advisor • Advisors may contact you OR they expect you to contact them • Registration, closed classes, overrides—not in the control of your advisor • Tip: Wait for spring advising until the schedule is available • Tip: Use thoughtful and professional communication when communicating with advisors, professors, or ANYONE for that matter!

THIS STUDENT IS NOT YET ADMITTED

THIS STUDENT IS ADMITTED

MINORS AND PROGRAMS • Sports Broadcasting • Digital Media Studies and Design • Leadership Development • Gerontology

NEW MINOR: DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIES AND DESIGN A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM THAT COMBINES AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIGITAL MEDIA WITH THE SKILLS TO MARKET YOURSELF AS A NEW MEDIA EXPERT Who is involved? ART Where do I start? COMMUNICATION STUDIES ART 206 - DIGITAL MEDIA: GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR NON-MAJORS ENGLISH/RHETORIC AND WRITING CST 271 - CONTEMPORARY MEDIA IN EVERYDAY LIFE For more info: DR. LINDA DICKMEYER DR. ROB DIXON DR. NATALIE ESCHENBAUM ENG 310 - DIGITAL CONTENT WRITING, MANAGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE DESIGN 18 credits: Open to students in all disciplines

NEW MINOR : LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND STRENGTHEN YOUR UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STYLE. • Enhance your knowledge of leadership theory • Recognize role and impact of leader-follower communication • Engage with community and area organizations For more information contact: Dr. Scott Dickmeyer sdickmeyer@uwlax. edu Spring Semester core courses include: CST 280: Introduction to Communication and Leadership CST 380: Communication Leadership 18 credits: Open to students in all disciplines

PRE-REQUISITES AND ROTATION • YOU WILL NEED FOUR SEMESTERS TO COMPLETE THE CST RESEARCH CORE (MAJORS ONLY) • 190, 301, 498, 499 • NONE OF THESE COURSES CAN BE TAKEN TOGETHER • YOU ARE LIKELY NOT 301 -ELIGIBLE RIGHT AFTER COMPLETING 190 • CST 301—completed 190, BC, JUNIOR standing • CST 498—completed 301 BC, Junior standing, admitted to program • MAJORS AND MINORS—KNOW YOUR “FIRST” CLASS • FOR EXAMPLE, YOU MUST TAKE, IN THIS ORDER AND NOT AT SAME TIME: • 260, 350, 452

§ Prerequisites: § Senior Standing (at least 90 completed credits) § 24 completed CST credits § Approval of Faculty Advisor and Internship Director CST 450: Internship in Communication Studies § For the Details: § https: //www. uwlax. edu/communication-studies/currentstudents/student-internships/ § For Additional Questions Contact Internship Director: § Dr. Nici Ploeger-Lyons § nploeger-lyons@uwlax. edu § Centennial 4227 § 608. 785. 8713

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GET INVOLVED! STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • WMCM and RAQ RADIO • Communication Club • Lambda Pi Eta

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WMCM – TV • CAMPUS CHANNEL 200 • CHARTER 989 TUESDAY SHOWS TUESDAYS AT 2: 45 PM & 4: 30 PM • Hot Shot Sports • Sports Talk Live • • • Get Classy The Screening Room Afternoon Delight • • • Almost Live Profile The Funny Show CHECK OUT WMCMTV. COM FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AT WMCM-TV

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COMMUNICATION STUDIES CLUB 9/26/17

What is COMM Club? ■ Communication Studies Club is a student-run club that allows students to get involved in their community, experience guest speakers, and earn valuable experience in Communication Studies. Communication Club also allows students to build a professional network through different business connection opportunities throughout the semester.

This Semesters Agenda ■ Tuesday September 26 th (TODAY!) - First Meeting! – Get to know the group, snacks, games ■ Tuesday October 10 th – Guest speaker Joe Gow ■ Week of October 24 th - Halloween Volunteer Event ■ Tuesday November 7 th – Northwestern Mutual Survey ■ Tuesday November 21 st – Thanksgiving Break ■ Week of November 28 th – Rotary Lights Volunteering ■ Tuesday December 12 th – Holiday blanket and card donation ■ Wednesday December 13 th- Social Event (To be determined)

National Requirements: - 60 total credit hours, at least 12 credit hours in Communication Studies - 3. 0 overall cumulative GPA - 3. 25 cumulative GPA in Communication Studies For more information, find us on My. Orgs or come to our next meeting: October 4 th at 5: 30 pm in 2102 Centennial.

QUESTIONS? ? ? • SIGN UP FOR CLUBS • JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE • LET’S DRAW FOR PRIZES. . !