Who Is It For? How Do You Get Started?
As you probably know by now, the ECC is one way that you can fulfill your communication requirement for the Paterno Fellows Program. But that isn’t all–the ECC is a great way for ALL Paterno Fellows to polish, demonstrate, and publicize their communication skills. It’s available for all Liberal Arts students, but it’s especially appropriate for Paterno Fellows because people with a professional e-portfolio of their work have a distinct edge when it comes to graduate school and law school applications, or when they apply for a first job or internship.
So I’m particularly interested in getting juniors who are Fellows going on their portfolios. If you are a sophomore, you probably already have a good start on a portfolio because you took LA 101H last spring semester–now you’re ready to continue the process. If you are just starting you freshman year, wait on it for now–you’ll learn all about the ECC in your LA 101H course in this coming spring.
Sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing the ECC? Then follow these steps:
- Email me (Michelle Smith mcs288@psu.edu) to declare your interest in the program. I’ll get back in touch with additional resources, possible workshops to help you, and other ECC-related news. As coordinator of the ECC this year, it’s my job to answer your questions and see that you are guided through the process.
- Check out our website to learn more about the portfolio requirements and the various resources in place to help you create a successful portfolio.
About Me
My name is Michelle Smith, and I’m the new coordinator of the Excellence in Communication Certificate. I recently earned my Ph.D., and I teach various rhetoric and writing courses at Penn State: English 15, English 30, English 202D–and the new LA101H course that should be familiar to many of you. I’m excited to help you all pursue and achieve this distinction.