ACADEMICS

Contact:

Assessment Coordinator
Bonnie Allen Smith, R.N, Ph.D
JL 256
Phone: 740-753-7117
Fax: 740-753-6082 smith_b@hocking.edu

Success Skills


Communicates Effectively

The Communicates Effectively Success Skill deals with written and verbal communications skills and its sub-components such as reading, grammar, public speaking, and listening skills.


Indicators



(Click on each Indicator to see it's sub-descriptors.)

(A-1)
  • Reads, comprehends, analyzes and evaluates various types of writing.

  • (A-2)
  • Logically organizes, develops and communicates an idea or position.

  • (A-3)
  • Adapts communications to audience, situation and purpose.

  • (A-4)
  • Uses prewriting, drafting, revising and editing techniques.

  • (A-5)
  • Uses appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax.

  • (A-6)
  • Writes effective business/ technical communications, including memos, letters and reports.

  • (A-7)
  • Develops and conveys instructions and procedures clearly.

  • (A-8)
  • Demonstrates public speaking skills.

  • (A-9)
  • Applies effective listening techniques.

  • (A-10)
  • Uses and perceives non-verbal cues.


    Courses



    These are some of the courses that will provide assessment and artifacts for the Communicates Effectively Success Skill.

    • Communications II - (COMM122)
    • Communications III - (COMM123)
    • Speech - (COMM130)
    • Verbal Career Skills - (COMM135)
    • Focus On Success - (GS101)
    • Human Relations in Organizations - (SOCI169)
    • Interpersonal Relationships - (PSYC154)


    Co-Curricular



    These are some of the Co-Curricular activities that will provide assessment and artifacts for the Communicates Effectively Success Skill.

    • Clubs
    • Phi Theta Kappa
    • Student Senate
    • PACE Climbing
    • Hocking Heights Hall Council

    E-Portfolio



    Click here to view or download the E-Portfolio Assessment Page for the Communicates Effectively Success Skill.