Part One Template

Instructions:
Each educational/training experience (formal class) that resulted in learning directly applicable to professional tasks within the communication field will have one of these preface sheets. All related documentation including videotapes, photographs, art, speech evaluations, papers, and projects should be placed in your portfolio immediately behind this page. Begin with your most recent training or educational experience and work your way back in time. (Do NOT include introductory speech classes.)

Sample of Template:

• Title of Class or Session: Public Relations Instructor: Whiteside
• School/Organization Providing the Training: St. Edward's University
• Dates of Training From: September 1995 To: December 1995
  

Brief Description of the course and its major units (use your own words):

The course syllabus is a good source for the description of the course and the objectives of the course. You should attach related documents from the class like press releases and written research projects completed successfully. These attachments will be entered as part of the document list in your portfolio table of contents.

• Example:Course included study of major principles of public relations and applications of those principles to case studies within the field. Course also included designing and writing questionnaires, writing news releases, conducting content analysis research on various employee newsletters, and delivering an oral presentation on a current issue in public relations.

Measures of performance and frequency:

By what means was your performance evaluated and how frequently? Performance in the class was evaluated throughout the semester based on quality of assignments completed, examinations, and class participation.

• Example:Performance in this course was measured with examinations and research papers.

Describe which of the ten Student Learning Outcomes did this portfolio assignment fulfill:

In the space below, discuss in your own words the specific outcomes and skills you gained. Do not just repeat the offering organization or school's course description.

• Example:In this class, I was able to focus on my written communication, presentational speaking skills, group communication, and leadership skills.

Describe how did this portfolio assignment fulfilled these learning outcomes:

Be specific in describing how this assignment fulfilled the learning outcomes you have identified above.

• Example:I was able to develop the above competencies through the individual and group assignments including papers and presentations.

As the result of this course, what areas of improvement or skills are still needed in the ten Student Learning Outcomes?

Identify any skills that you need to improve as the result of this assignment.

• Example:One competency or skill I need to develop is the use of technology. For example, Desktop Publishing and computer presentation packages which would be helpful in working in the field of public relations.