UA Little Rock Communication Skills Center

UA Little Rock Communication Skills Center Communication Skills Center, Department of Applied Communication, Learning Commons We'll also continue to offer our services online in the evening.

The Communication Skills Center (CSC) in the Department of Applied Communication helps take the panic out of public speaking! The CSC is a free student, faculty, and staff resource devoted to helping with all stages of the speech creation process. We are located in the new library Learning Commons, on the first floor of Ottenheimer Library! What we can help with:
We can help with ACOM 1300 or othe

r ACOM classes as well as presentations in other classes or contexts. We also offer public speaking professional development for faculty and staff. Our services include, but are not limited to:

managing communication and public speaking anxiety
brainstorming topics
conducting research
organizing content
adapting messages to audiences
designing and integrating effective presentational aids
one-on-one rehearsal coaching
ACOM major advising

While we are ready to help students with their presentations and other communication-related skills, we also want to encourage students who are feeling isolated during this time to feel free to use our online services whenever they need a sense of connection and community. Find our web page at: https://ualr.edu/appliedcomm/csc/

The Communication Skills Center is here for Summer II ☀️Our updated summer hours are:Monday: 8 AM to 4 PMTuesday: 9 AM t...
05/12/2026

The Communication Skills Center is here for Summer II ☀️

Our updated summer hours are:

Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM

Closed Friday through Sunday.

We will continue offering in-person, virtual, and async appointments throughout the summer, so you can choose the format that works best for you. Whether you need help preparing for a presentation, organizing your ideas, practicing an interview, or building confidence as a communicator, we’re here to help.

We look forward to working with you this summer!

Here are our hours for finals!! 📚💡 Make sure to plan ahead and schedule your study sessions accordingly. We've got exten...
05/01/2026

Here are our hours for finals!! 📚💡 Make sure to plan ahead and schedule your study sessions accordingly. We've got extended hours to accommodate your needs, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need any extra support. Good luck on your exams! 🤞

Our last regular day is next Monday!! Better start planning your goodbye party, and we'll send out those final hours soo...
04/28/2026

Our last regular day is next Monday!! Better start planning your goodbye party, and we'll send out those final hours soon 😉

We had to share this because it’s just too good to keep to ourselves.One of our incredibly talented staff members took t...
04/23/2026

We had to share this because it’s just too good to keep to ourselves.

One of our incredibly talented staff members took the time to create custom illustrations of every Communication Skills Center team member, and honestly, we’re still processing how cool this is. Each person was reimagined with their own unique style, personality, and energy, and then it all came together under a new, unofficial title that we might never recover from: The Communication Skull Crushers.

First, the concept itself is just fun, but then you look closer and realize how thoughtful each drawing is. Every detail feels intentional, every expression feels personal, and it somehow captures what makes our team… our team. In other words, this isn’t just art, it’s interpretation, it’s storytelling, it’s someone really seeing the people around them and turning that into something visual.

Then there’s the style. It gives off those bold, slightly surreal, adult animation vibes that make you do a double-take. It’s playful, a little edgy, and completely original, which makes the whole thing feel even more special.

Below, we’re sharing the full piece, individual portraits, and of course, the artist behind it all. Take a look and show them some love because this kind of creativity deserves to be seen.

We’re officially accepting our new title, by the way.

We’re so proud of CSC Assistant Director Kaitlin Jackson! She presented her MA project at the Student Research and Creat...
04/18/2026

We’re so proud of CSC Assistant Director Kaitlin Jackson! She presented her MA project at the Student Research and Creative Works Expo this past Friday. ❤️🎉

🗣️ Conversation Club – Final Session of the Semester!Join us this Thursday, April 16th from 1:30–2:30 PM for our LAST Co...
04/14/2026

🗣️ Conversation Club – Final Session of the Semester!

Join us this Thursday, April 16th from 1:30–2:30 PM for our LAST Conversation Club of the semester! 🎉

Come connect with others, practice your communication skills, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space to share ideas and conversation.

Don’t miss out on this final opportunity to join the fun—we hope to see you there!

🎩 At the CSC, we wear MANY hats!From coaching presentations to supporting students, brainstorming ideas, and everything ...
04/14/2026

🎩 At the CSC, we wear MANY hats!

From coaching presentations to supporting students, brainstorming ideas, and everything in between—our team does it all (and has a little fun along the way 😉).

Interested in gaining experience, building your skills, and being part of a supportive team? We’d love to have you join us!

📣 WE’RE HIRING!Looking for a flexible, meaningful way to get involved on campus? Join the Communication Skills Center as...
04/07/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!

Looking for a flexible, meaningful way to get involved on campus? Join the Communication Skills Center as a Support Staff member!

💬 Open to undergraduate and graduate students
🎓 No experience required (communication-related coursework is a plus!)
📌 Positions available: Internship, Federal Work Study, Paid Positions, and Volunteer

Build your communication skills, support your peers, and gain valuable experience in a collaborative environment.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply today!

04/02/2026

Congratulations are in order for Assistant Directors Dannie and Marisha on the successful presentation of their master's project proposals.

Happy end of the semester—you made it! 🎉📚We’ll be closed for winter break starting December 12 and will reopen Monday, J...
12/12/2025

Happy end of the semester—you made it! 🎉📚
We’ll be closed for winter break starting December 12 and will reopen Monday, January 26.
Enjoy a well-deserved rest and happy holidays from all of us at the CSC! ❄️✨

Address

106D Ottenheimer Library, 2801 S University Avenue
Little Rock, AR
72204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15019166028

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