Share our resources with your class or campus group, or learn more about other campus resources! We happily provide syllabus language, class visits, and more to help more easily share the Speakers Workshop with others. Faculty can include our statement below in their syllabus or schedule a class visit. Students and staff can connect with other campus resources.

Syllabus Statement

Instructors are welcome to copy and paste the text below into course syllabi, or adapt it to their needs:

The University of Illinois offers individualized support for undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing speeches and presentations for any class or professional event. Visit speakersworkshop.illinois.edu to schedule a meeting with one of our friendly peer-consultants. The Speakers Workshop is a welcoming, low-stakes, peer-to-peer environment staffed by graduate and undergraduate students. We can assist at any stage of the process, from brainstorming and outlining to delivery practice and visual aids. We offer in-person consultations located in a variety of places on campus, as well as synchronous virtual consultations. 

Class Visits and Group Workshops

The Speakers Workshop is happy to visit classes to introduce our resources to students. Our “Introduction to the Speaking Center” presentation lasts approximately ten minutes and provides an overview of services we provide. We are also happy to work with campus organizations and groups to provide workshops tailored to their needs. These are organized on a first come, first served basis and are subject to the Workshop’s availability. To request a class visit or group workshop, please contact us at speakersworkshop@illinois.edu. (Please note that we require one month’s advance notice for tailored group workshops and two week’s advance notice for class visits.)

Other Campus Resources

Career Center
The Career Center provides Illinois students support for their professional development, including career coaching, resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and more.

Conversational English
The International Hospitality Committee (IHC) hosts English classes and friendship groups for anyone in the community interested in practicing English. The Department of Linguistics at the University of Illinois is a resource for those seeking private language tutors or preparing for the OEAI exam.

Counseling Center
The Counseling Center supports student well-being by addressing the psychological, educational, social, and developmental needs of students through individual counseling, group therapy, and event programming.

Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES)
DRES coordinates services for students with disabilities and provides services including adapted testing, accessible transportation, assistive technologies, and more.

First Gen at Illinois
The University of Illinois is committed to supporting the academic and holistic success of first-generation college students. Resources include a directory of faculty and staff mentors, a “Proud to be First-Gen” events series, individual appointments, and access to many additional campus resources.

Research Consultations
The Main Library’s research consultation service provides students with additional support for researching and navigating the University’s library system.

Student Assistance Center
The Student Assistance Center provides support for students dealing with issues that may be affecting their academic performance, including those related to health, course attendance, and more. They also direct students to other campus resources for more specialized support.

Writers Workshop
The Writers Workshop provides free writing assistance for students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines and at all stages of the writing process. The Workshop offers online appointments, in-person appointments, and evening drop-in hours.