CSU Stanislaus - Speech Capture & Analysis Lab (COMM)

Speech Capture & Analysis (SCA) Internships

The Department of Communication Studies is hiring a team of interns to participate in the Speech Capture & Analysis (SCA) program. SCA supports feedback in presentational speaking by providing recording services, analysis, and training for students across the institution. Students may seek support prior or after a classroom or research presentation. SCA is a designated High Impact Practice and provides students the opportunities to demonstrate their oral communication competency through the facilitation of Peer Communication Consulting sessions. Students also have the opportunity to gain skills in video recording and editing via their role as a SCA Technician. Interested students coordinate with Dr. Veronica Dawson, the course instructor, to develop a set of individualized learning objectives for their experience. Interns then work with the department in a hands-on role supervised by the SCA Program Manager, Dr. Christopher J. Claüs. Internships range from 1-4 units (48 hours per unit).

Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of COMM 2000, 2005, or 2110 with a passing grade of at least an A-. Examples of this internship include: SCA Peer Consultant Responsibilities: Peer consultants will facilitate meetings, provide guidance on speech delivery, and foster a supportive environment for students to develop their confidence and communication abilities. Work one-on-one with students to provide tailored feedback on presentations and set specific goals for improvement. Hold drop-in and scheduled consultations for in-person consultations and be available for remote consultations via Zoom. Maintain SCA how-to guides and repository of information, examples.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to give constructive, actionable feedback. • Prior experience in peer mentoring is a plus. SCA Technician Responsibilities: Set up and operate video recording equipment for speech captures. Ensure proper functioning of audio-visual technology for in-person and Zoom recordings. Assist in editing and organizing video files for review purposes. Maintain SCA how-to guides and repository of information, examples.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications: • Experience shooting video on smartphone and/or DSLR • Basic audio editing and use of external mics; ability to produce clear, useable sound. • Prior experience with the Adobve Creative Cloud software is a plus.