The professional and academic goals for the
Communication Area are:
- to generate an appreciation for and an ability to utilize communication theory appropriate to the students' vocational aspirations and societal needs;
- to encourage the development of communication skills that help students build and maintain a sense of self-worth, understanding, and self-confidence;
- to explore the integration of communication theory and skills with other social-science disciplines;
- to sensitize students to the variety of perspectives and perceptions of people from different backgrounds and cultures, and show the role of communication in creating understanding;
- to assist students in developing communication competencies that enhance self-directed learning and problem- solving ability;
- to provide service for the public good;
- to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate communication skills in applied communication settings;
- to provide quality education to update and refine the students' knowledge in accordance with their developing needs; and
- to contribute to the general advancement of knowledge by stimulating and supporting research efforts.
For more information about Communication programs, please call the COM Area Coordinator, Dr. Pam Gray (989-774-7276) or email gray1pl@cmich.edu.