Communication Lab Facilitators

Students who have successfully completed COMM103 and COMM105 plus COMM321 have the unique opportunity to facilitate in the Communication Lab. To apply, interested students meet with the Communication Lab Coordinator and the COMM323 professor to discuss their qualifications. If approved, the student will then enroll in the three-credit course COMM323: 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 103 and 105. 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 and fill out the application form here (link to form that is mentioned on the Communication Lab page). Communication Lab Peer Facilitators of Fall 2010:

  • Katie Beaver
  • Kyle Burke
  • Julia Cormier
  • Laurén Hardy
  • Josey Lovett
  • Christie MacInnis
  • Amy MacNeil
  • Jessie MacNeil
  • Roddie MacNeil
  • Courtney Thorne
  • Amanda Vassallo