instructor: Lori Bedell
office: 310 Sparks Building
classrooms:
9:05-9:55 – 301D Huck
10:10-11 – 015 Tyson
office hours: Tuesdays, 9:15-11:15, or by appointment; I will hold office hours via Zoom unless otherwise specified
zoom link:
- Office hours:
- Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://psu.zoom.us/j/91458201823?pwd=U2oxbDZtZTBQTGgvQklJWlcxeDZDdz09
Password: 177528
- Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://psu.zoom.us/j/91458201823?pwd=U2oxbDZtZTBQTGgvQklJWlcxeDZDdz09
email: bedell@psu.edu
phone: 814-865-0974
texts:
- Andrea Lunsford’s Easy Writer (8th edition) Spiral bound and kindle
- Heather Holleman’s How to Write with Flair. Paperback and kindle
- KEYWORDS – https://sites.psu.edu/caskeywords/; Password: SpeakingWell4Life!
Teaching Assistants
Cara Arnoldi
email: cma6155@psu.edu
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1:15 in the Music Building Lobby and also via Zoom.
Zoom information:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://psu.zoom.us/j/7980760774
Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +13092053325,7980760774# or +13126266799,7980760774#
Or Telephone: Dial: +1 309 205 3325 (US Toll) +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) +1 646 876 9923 (US Toll) +1 646 931 3860 (US Toll) +1 301 715 8592 (US Toll) +1 253 215 8782 (US Toll) +1 346 248 7799 (US Toll) +1 386 347 5053 (US Toll) +1 564 217 2000 (US Toll) +1 669 444 9171 (US Toll) +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) +1 719 359 4580 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 798 076 0774 International numbers available: https://psu.zoom.us/u/abKRh7b1Gm
Cheyna Warner
email: clw5934@psu.edu
Office hours: via Zoom (though will make arrangements to meet in person), Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm.
Zoom information:
Finding help in Happy Valley
All students with disabilities documented by Student Disability Resources (SDR) will have their needs
met in an appropriate manner in this course. Students should contact the SDR (814–863–1807) within
the first few days of classes so that the necessary accommodations can be made. Accommodations
must be in place **before** evaluation events (speeches, exams, etc.). Privacy will be maintained
regarding all accommodations. Additional information at: Student Disability Resources
(http://equity.psu.edu/student–disability–resources/)
The Undergraduate Speaking Center, located in 7C Sparks, provides excellent one–on–one peer
mentoring to support any phase of your presentation/speech development. See its website for more
information: http://speakingcenter.la.psu.edu/
EPPIC (English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center) is a research and service initiative
designed to provide advanced English language support to the growing international community at
Penn State. They also strive to foster dynamic intercultural communication within the larger university
community. EPPIC boasts a number of services, from one–on–one tutoring to sessions on understanding
American academic culture (including academic citation). More at: https://eppic.la.psu.edu/
Students struggling with basic needs (ex. food, shelter, safety) have numerous resources through Penn
State and the State College community. Food insecurity resources can be found on the student affairs
website as well as Services for Students in Need. Project Cahir https://sites.psu.edu/projectcahir/
provides food, toiletries, and textbooks, along with community resources. Hearts for Homeless is a
community resource assisting with housing and job preparedness. Out of the Cold Centre County
(http://www.ootc3.org/) and Housing Transitions provide temporary housing for those in need.
Student Care & Advocacy (for Extended Absences):
If you ever need to miss an extended amount of class due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify
me as soon as possible so we can determine the best course of action, which can sometimes include
making up missed work. If your situation rises to a level of difficulty you cannot manage on your own
with only faculty support, reach out to the Student Care & Advocacy office by phone (814–863–2020) or
email StudentCare@psu.edu. Their office hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Penn State is committed to creating an environment that is free from intolerance directed toward
individuals or groups and strives to create and maintain an environment that fosters respect for others.
As an educational institution, the University has a mandate to address problems of a society deeply
ingrained with bias and prejudice. Students who experience a possible bias–motivated incident are
urged to report it immediately by filing a report on the Report Bias website: equity.psu.edu/reportbias.
Call 911 if a physical injury has occurred.
Should you experience stress, anxiety, or depression, please do not hesitate to contact Counseling and
Psychological Services (CAPS) to make an appointment (814–863–0395). Additional resources are
available online at: http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/
Gender Equity Center:
Penn State’s Gender Equity Center (GenEQ) supports students who have been impacted by sexual
violence, relationship violence, stalking, harassment, and other campus climate issues. GenEQ staff
provide education, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention/support counseling. All services are free
and confidential. https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/genderequity
Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity:
The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) provides a comprehensive range of education,
information, and advocacy services to students, faculty, staff, and alumni. They work to create and
maintain an open, safer, and inclusive environment honoring gender and sexual diversity. Through
educational, social, and supportive programming, along with workshops and individual consultation,
the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity strives to serve the entire Penn State community.
One more note:
More than half of all college students report feeling hopeless, while over a quarter of college students feel overwhelming anxiety. There are few things that can affect your academic performance like struggling with maintaining mental health. If you feel hopeless, or you feel any other symptoms of mental illness or struggle, there is help for you. And please do ask for help—the sooner you do, the sooner you may find relief. Looking for help can be daunting, especially if you aren’t feeling well. Reach out to someone you trust who might be willing to connect you with resources. I am not a doctor, counselor or psychotherapist, but I will help you find someone who is. Be in touch if you need that kind of support.
Penn State Crisis Line (24 hours/7 days/week): 877-229-6400
Crisis Text Line (24 hours/7 days/week): Text LIONS to 741741
Centre County CAN HELP: 1-800-643-5432. Provides immediate crisis intervention, as well as referrals to hospitals or other medical and counseling assistance, community resources. CAN HELP can send mental health professionals to you to help assess a serious crisis situation and provide the appropriate resources. CAN HELP should not be a substitute for dialing 911 if the situation is life-threatening.
Centre Safe: 1-877-234-5050/814-234-5050. 24-hour hotline supporting women and men who have experienced relationship violence or sexual violence. Centre Safe provides crisis help, legal advocacy, counseling, and medical advocacy.