Communication Center

Welcome to the College of Business Communication Center!

The ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a specific audience is a skill that is central to being successful in business. In the College of Business, we believe that good  communication is a skill that is learned with practice. To help our students develop this skill, we began the Business Communication Center with the intent to integrate communication instruction and practice throughout your undergraduate experience both in and out of the classroom.

Good communication requires you to evaluate, synthesize,
analyze, apply, and comprehend the topic you are communicating. Moreover, active learning and higher-
order thinking are fostered through communication. We will help you learn those skills as well as proper grammar, document design, and different writing styles.

I am excited that you are here and hope you see the benefits that honing your communication skills will bring. Please visit the communication consultants in 2140 Gerdin Business Building to learn more about what the Business Communication Center can do for you!

Kay M. Palan, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Associate Professor of Marketing
Iowa State University
Office of the Dean
College of Business