Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to bring to the Communications Center?

If you need to print a document, you will need to buy a copy/print card!

For a consultation you must bring:

• Professor's assignment instructions
• Rought draft of assignment (at any state of development)

If your draft is more than two pages, it must be typed or printed.

How do I check in when I come to the Communications Center?

You must always check in before utilizing any services in the Communications Center!
This includes using the computers or recording a speech in the Speech Lab.

To check in you must know your atlas user ID and password.

After your enter this information, select the reason why you have come to the lab. Then finish by choosing your correct class information.

Make sure to check out before you leave!

Can I make an appointment for a writing consultation?

At this time, we do not offer appointments. Walk-ins are welcome, but hours for writing consultations vary.

Will a writing consultant edit my paper?

No. Consultants will provde feedback on your writing and recommend additional resources to assist you with the writing process. The "Consultation Agreement" you sign prior to each session will outline what you can expect from the consultation.

How do I know when my favorite writing consultant is working?

The writing consultants' schedules are posted inside the Communications Center.

Will a writing consultant help me brainstorm?

Are those rain clouds? Because there's a brainstorm a-comin'!

The answer to this question is yes.

How do I sign up for a workshop?

You can sign up for Power Workshops in three ways:

• Come to the Communications Center and sign up in the appointment book
• Call us at 407-582-2795
• Send us an email through this electronic form

Do I need to bring my CPT workbook for the review?

No. The CPT review is designed to tell you what you need to study in the workbook. Although you are more than welcome to go through the workbook before-hand, it isn't necessary.

How do I reserve time in the Speech Lab?

Reservations for the Speech Lab can be made over the phone or in person.

If you are recording a speech, be prepared to record immediately! The Speech Lab is a 'record only' space. If you need aditional time preparing your speech, do not make an appointment until you are ready to record.

Appointments for speech recordings are 30 minutes only. If you have a group speech, we allow for no more than one hour.

How do I burn my speech to a disc or use the recording equipment?

The instructions on how to burn your speech to a disc can be found here.

If you have not used the speech lab before or are unsure of how to use the equipment, see the staff in the Communications Center before you attempt to record. We are happy to show you how to record and save your speech.