Elizabeth J. Vick

Assistant Professor
of
Speech Communication Manassas Campus
Room 411
Howsmon Building
703/530-8250

evick@nvcc.edu
Professor's Bio

COURSES TAUGHT

SPD 100 – Principles of Public Speaking (3 credits): Theory and principles of speaking before an audience. Good for building confidence that comes from speaking in one-to-many situations. Emphasis on preparation and delivery of speech topics chosen by the speaker.
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SPD 110 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 credits): Study of effective communication with an emphasis on speaking and listening in interpersonal, small group and public communication settings. Focuses on the "big picture" in communication.

SPD 227 - Business and Professional Communication (3 credits): Study of the role of effective communication in the workplace. Emphasizes interviewing, resume writing, PowerPoint and business presentations.
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SPD 229 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits): Study of the influence of culture on the communication process. Emphasizes cultural differences in interpersonal relationships and cultural diversity in the workplace. Provides practical experience in a cross-cultural setting.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Writer, Hayes, Domenici & Nunn Public Relations, McLean, Virginia 1995-96
Manager of Public Affairs, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Washington, D.C., 1985-90
Assistant Press Secretary, U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy, Wash., D.C. and Chicago, Illinois, 1982-85
Press Aide, U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger, Washington, D.C., 1981-82

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Speech Communication, Illinois State University, 1981
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, Illinois State University, 1979 

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Family Hiking Dogs and Cats Gardening Reading Traveling

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Last Revised: 7/24/07