{"id":23354,"date":"2026-07-01T14:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/?page_id=23354"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:43:06","slug":"speaking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaking Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>The Speaking Studio<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/URI-Speaking-Center-Canva-photo.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice\" data-hash=\"64940008961b833fb061367a5839ab6b\"><h1>Schedule Updates<\/h1>\n\n<p>The new <strong>AEC Speaking Studio<\/strong> will open in Fall 2026!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>AEC Speaking Studio<\/strong> is open to all URI undergraduate students. Our goal is to help you develop confidence, clarity, and effectiveness in spoken communication skills in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Work with peer speaking consultants to plan, prepare, and practice for any public speaking situation, across academic and professional contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/speaking-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23460\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9166888160420543;width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/speaking-11.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/speaking-11-275x300.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/speaking-11-364x397.jpeg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1063\/speaking-11-500x545.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Whether you are rehearsing for an individual speech, preparing for a class group presentation, or getting ready for an interview, speaking consultants provide personalized feedback and suggestions in one-on-one and small group practice sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rehearse individual or group presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize and communicate ideas clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve delivery skills (confidence, pacing, body language, and eye contact)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain confidence to participate in class discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce anxiety about public speaking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/myapplications.microsoft.com\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>How to Schedule<\/h2><p>Consultations are <strong>25 or 50 minutes<\/strong>, for individuals or groups. Drop-ins may be available, but we encourage you to book ahead to ensure availability.<br><br>Schedule via <strong>AEC TutorTrac<\/strong> in <strong>Microsoft Apps <\/strong>or visit AEC Lower Level Reception in Roosevelt Hall 20.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Schedule a consultation<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/people\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Find Us \/ Contact Us<\/h2><p>For information or assistance with scheduling, visit the <strong>AEC Lower Level Reception desk in Roosevelt Hall 20<\/strong> or call reception directly at <strong>401-874-5839.<\/strong><br><br>Speaking rehearsal sessions take place in Roosevelt 009. Check in for all appointments in Roosevelt 20.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">contact the AEC<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/aec\/meet-our-speaking-consultants\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Meet the Speaking Consultants<\/h2><p>Staff photos and bios coming soon!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Meet the speaking consultants<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AEC Speaking Studio is open to all URI undergraduate students. 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