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Students who have successfully
completed six credits from COMM1103,
COMM1105, or COMM2175, an
additional six credits in Communication, plus COMM3131 have the unique opportunity to facilitate in the
Communication Lab. To apply, interested students meet with the Communication Lab
Coordinator and the COMM3931 professor to discuss their qualifications. If approved, the
student will then enroll in the three-credit course
COMM3931: Facilitation Practicum. As part of the 160-hour
practicum, students will facilitate two to three labs per week
during the term. After students complete the Practicum, they are free
to continue their work in
the lab as an employee of the Communication Department.
 The
role of a Communication Lab Peer Facilitator is to lead and assess small groups of
undergraduate students enrolled in Communication 1103, 1105,
and 2175. Peer Facilitators play a
vital role in helping students reach their cognitive, affective and behavioural goals.
This position involves facilitating regularly scheduled, hour-long Communication labs that
consist of five to seven students. Peer facilitators are expected to work
from a prepared lesson plan provided a week in advance
from the Lab Coordinator. Facilitators distribute journals to
students throughout the year and are responsible for reviewing, responding
to, and keeping records of these assignments. Peer facilitators keep weekly
logs which are regularly reviewed and a written assessment of each students'
progress is completed and submitted to the Lab Coordinator at the end of each semester
and the facilitator and Coordinator meet to review these assessments.
 Peer Facilitators are instrumental in helping students to
develop their communication skills and the personal rewards are immense. Being a Peer
Facilitator gives one an opportunity to strengthen their communication skills with
faculty, colleagues, and students. Friendships and memories made in the lab can last a
lifetime. Come be a part of this unique educational opportunity!
If you would like more information about
becoming a Communication Lab Peer Facilitator, contact Dawn White, the
Communication Lab Coordinator dawn_white@cbu.ca
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