Hours

Spring 2013
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED

The last day of tutoring for the 2013 Spring Semester is Tuesday, May 7th.

The OCC will open on Monday, May 20th for the 2013 Summer Session.

Exceptions
Friday, May 31 CLOSED
Tuesday, June 25 CLOSED

For an appointment, please call the OCC at 703-764-5091 or stop by CM 363.

Location

Annandale Campus
CM 363 - McDiarmid Building

Contact

Oral Communication Center
ssdurham@nvcc.edu
703.764.5091

Student Services

Personalized Consultation – individualized, one-on-one, face-to-face assistance with all aspects of the oral presentation process; our consultants assist students of all ability levels, in all courses and disciplines. 

Feedback Consultation – Scheduled time with a degreed Communications professional to view presentation (or review recorded session) and discuss specific feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Audio, video, & text library – A growing collection of Public Speaking and presentation resources.

Recording/Presentation Equipment - The OCC owns a wide variety of recording and presenting equipment which the staff can help students use in the center to record their presentations.

The OCC is currently coordinating with faculty across disciplines to identify further Communication needs of the students, and plans are underway to offer in the future:

Online Consultations – individualized assistance through email, uploaded video feedback, or web-conferencing software; our online tutors assist students of all abilities, in all courses and disciplines.

Group Workshops – interactive group discussion of common communication issues, followed by individualized, one-on-one assistance; students not only learn but also work on their communication skills and receive help as they do so.