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Dr. Craig Engstrom's Thoughts and Presentations

Craig's Welcome Message to New SIUC Instructors

8/12/2020

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A video I produced welcoming new SIU faculty to tell them about the Saluki Success Program.
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Craig's Quick Teaching Tip: Foldable Name Card with Attendance Tracking

8/10/2020

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If you're an instructor who finds it hard to remember names. If you teach in a large lecture hall (not too large). Or, have student wearing masks (thanks to C-19), then you may benefit from this handy tool. 

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Crafting Communication Competence: Budgeting

8/3/2020

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A Free Excel Budgeting Tool

I am not a huge fan of budgeting software or keeping track of every penny I spend. I therefore use a basic "Checking Account" budgeting tool that tracks and projects my monthly expenses against my checking account. 

You can download the template.  This video shows you how to use it.  If you found this video useful, let me know by leaving a comment. 

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Video Testimonials: One Way to Reward Unique Students

9/15/2019

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Although a time-consuming process, I frequently make video testimonials for students. Why? Because it is far more meaningful than a letter of recommendation. The following version of the video is the long-form video I made for Maggie Burke, class of 2019. It also functions as a promotional video and testimonial for me. If you prefer to watch Maggie's version that she can share on her social media and LinkedIn, go here >> youtu.be/xjTlKEStxvA

If for some reason the embedded video below is not working, you can watch it here: ​vizia.co/videos/2db4849c20ea0282f7f3f3/share

Note: Her version does not have my promotional lead-in. ​
I do these videos for a variety of students >> See more testimonials.

If you're an instructor, what do you do to show support of unique students?
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Alternative Careers / Jobs for PhDs in Communication

6/29/2019

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The job market is tightening in higher education. It is increasingly harder for those graduating with PhDs to procure permanent, tenure-track teaching positions. This is a reality for those currently in the field of communication as explained by Dr. Carole Blair in her article "The Deprofessionalization of the Faculty," which was published in the May 2019 issue of Spectra. What is more, there is plenty of evidence that several institutions of higher education are likely to downsize, fail, or merge over the next decade. Current faculty are aware of the situation: 


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To MBA or Not to MBA?: A Frequently Asked Question

6/29/2019

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As the director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Communication at Southern Illinois University and professional career coach, students and other professionals frequently ask me about graduate school.

I will write another post in the future about graduate school in general with focus on the costs and benefits of continuing education.

In this post, I want to look at the Masters of Business Administration, or MBA. Because I teach business communication, many students I know are considering this as one of their post-undergrad options. I am not necessarily in favor of this degree nor am I opposed to it.

As with any decision, it should be made be considering the cost, benefits, and alternatives. Therefore, I have pulled together some of my favorite sources of information on the perennial debate: "To MBA, or not to MBA."  

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Kapow!: Super Powerful Public Speaking – The Journey Continues

4/1/2019

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Marketing Internship Opportunity in Carbondale - Part-time

2/24/2019

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This looks like an amazing opportunity!

Part-time marketing intern opening for SIU undergraduates in marketing, communications, or public relations!  Potentiaco is seeking a currently enrolled student to work approximately 10 to 20 hours per week for 3 months give or take.  The rate of pay is $10/hour.  Position description is attached, student may apply through this link: https://www.potentiaco.com/careers/.  Additional questions may be directed to Bonnie Kucharski of Potentiaco (see contact information below.)
Bonnie Kucharski
VP, Operations
1840 Innovation Drive
Dunn-Richmond Center
Carbondale, IL 62903
P: 618.505.2001
M: 618.944.0382
bonniek@potentiaco.com
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Persuasion and Public Speaking: Core Skills That'll Increase Your Monetary Value

2/4/2019

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In a recent Inc.com article, Carmine Gallo, the author of best-selling book Talk Like TED, suggests that "public speaking Is no longer a 'soft skill.'" 

The article is worth reading, but here's a few key takeaways (quotations) worth noting.
  • In a new LinkedIn analysis, "persuasion" was one of the top skills "most worth learning" in 2019. "Strengthening a soft skill is one of the best investments you can make in your career, as they never go out of style," according to the study.
  • Warren Buffett would agree. Whenever Buffett is asked about the one most valuable skill that anyone can build today, he says public speaking. He even puts a value on it, which I wrote about in this article. "The one easy way to become worth 50 percent more than you are now -- at least -- is to hone your communication skills -- both written and verbal," Buffett says.
  • [Deirdre] McCloskey reached the following conclusion: Persuasion is responsible for generating one-quarter of America's total national income. She expects it to rise to 40 percent over the next 20 years. McCloskey's research was taken up by another economist in Australia who reached a similar conclusion.
Impressive!
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Study in Oxford in Summer 2019 w/ Award-Winning Teacher Elyse Pineau

1/31/2019

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Dr. Elyse Pineau retired from the Dept. of Communication Studies at SIUC a few years ago. She is an award-winning teacher who continues to teach courses for time to time in the Honor's Program and the department. She is taking another trip to Oxford this summer for a 4-week intensive residency that features weekly, one-on-one tutorials with an Oxford Professor in the student’s chosen research/ professional focus. 

Most suitable for this program are research-minded students who are studying performance, culture, persuasion, or interpersonal communication. 

​If you are interested, book an appointment with me: https://craige.link/SIU-Calendar. See info below.
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  • Home
  • Courses
    • SIUC - Sp 2021 Courses
    • CMST 390/490 - Applied Communication
    • Online/Hybrid Courses >
      • CMST 101: Public Speaking
    • Course Policies (Syllabus) >
      • Writing
    • Courses Archive >
      • COM 213: Public Speaking
      • COM 220: Intro to Org Comm
      • CMST 380 Intro to Leadership and Org Comm
      • CMST 411 - Rhetorical Criticism
      • CMST 480: Biz & Org Comm Cases
      • CMST 493-19: International Films
      • CMST 480: Dynamics of Org Comm (SIUC)
      • CMST 483: Adv. Business & Org Comm
      • CMST 484: Social Media >
        • Sample SoMe Plans
        • Graduate Readings
      • COM 315: Intercultural Comm
      • COM 319: Bus and Prof Comm
      • COM 320: Org Comm
      • COM 321: Case Studies in Org Comm
      • COM 353: Intercultural Films
      • COM 490: Comm Training (Capstone)
    • Common Forms >
      • Students > Share Work
      • Students' Kind Words
      • Group Evaluation
      • Leader Evaluation
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • Branding
    • Craig's Video Recommendations
    • Job Hunt Resources
    • Learning Paths >
      • How to Create Vertical Videos in PowerPoint
      • Conflict Seminars: Training Guides
      • Conflict & Negotiation
    • Student Resources >
      • How To Vids
      • Haiku Deck
    • Teaching Resources
    • Resume Resources
    • Public Speaking Resources >
      • Public Speaking Resources
      • Sample Ignite Talks
      • Infographics
    • CMST Projects >
      • My Communication Story
      • Comm Posters
      • CMST Templates
    • SIU Scholarships
  • CV/Research
    • Podcasts >
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      • Podcast Drew Swithin
      • Podcast Kaci Huelsman
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