Georgie G. Snyder Center for Human Skills in Business
Human skills are more important to business classes and careers than ever before. Through coaching sessions, workshops, microcredentials, and more, the Georgie G. Snyder Center for Human Skills in Business is dedicated to helping the Rawls College community develop the skills they need for lifelong success.
Services
Coaching Sessions
Receive practical guidance on presentations, reports, and other communication-related projects at any stage of development. Or work with a personal coach to enhance your teamwork, creativity, strategic thinking, or executive skills. Whatever your goals might be, the Snyder Center is here to help you grow your potential and maximize your academic, professional, and personal success. Coaching sessions are available for individuals or teams, face-to-face or online. Create an account and book an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you!
Example Coaching Topics
- Asking for help from professors, employers, or coworkers
- Boosting your confidence in public speaking
- Brainstorming content for LinkedIn
- Collaborating positively and productively with your project group
- Designing effective slides for a classroom presentation
- Developing an emotionally intelligent leadership style
- Managing your time more effectively
- Writing a personal statement for a scholarship and graduate application
Workshops
The Snyder Center hosts workshops throughout the year on a variety of topics related to communication, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, teamwork, executive habits, and more. These workshops introduce students to successful strategies they can apply to their business classes and careers while also providing opportunities to help them earn exclusive microcredentials for their resumes. If you’re interested in collaborating with the Snyder Center to provide a workshop for your classroom, academic area, or student organization, please drop by BA 139 or reach out to us at rawls.snydercenter@ttu.edu.”
Microcredentials
By working with the Snyder Center, Rawls College students can earn exclusive microcredentials to boost their resumes and show employers they’ve gone above and beyond to develop the skills that are most needed in today’s business world.
Recipients of the Team Communication Microcredential demonstrate excellence in using interpersonal communication to strengthen teamwork and productivity. They have developed an understanding of the conventions and expectations of professional business communication and have learned how to use emotional intelligence to enhance collaboration.
Requirements:
- Participate in two Synder Center-affiliated workshops
- Participate in two Synder Center team consultations (Team Project or Team Building)
- Complete one of the following:
- Earn a 90+ on a group project in a Rawls College course
- Hold a leadership position in a club, organization, or job for at least three months
- Receive a recommendation from a Rawls College faculty member who endorses your ability to work well within a team setting
Recipients of the Verbal Communication Microcredential demonstrate excellence in presenting and speaking in business settings. They have developed an understanding of the conventions and expectations of professional business communication and have learned how to use emotional intelligence to strengthen business relationships.
Requirements:
- Participate in two Synder Center-affiliated workshops
- Participate in two Synder Center workshops
- Complete one of the following:
- Earn a 90+ on a group project in a Rawls College course
- Give a presentation or speech for a club, organization, or university-related event
- Receive a recommendation from a Rawls College faculty member who endorses your verbal communication skills
Recipients of the Written Communication Microcredential have demonstrated excellence in writing for business settings. They have developed an understanding of the conventions and expectations of professional business communication and have learned how to use emotional intelligence in their writing to strengthen business relationships.
Requirements:
- Participate in one Synder Center-affiliated workshop
- Participate in three Synder Center consultations focused on the creation or revision of written documents
- Complete one of the following:
- Earn a 90+ on a group project in a Rawls College course
- Receive a recommendation from a Rawls College faculty member who endorses your writing ability.
Recipients of the Synder Center's Excellence in Business Communication Microcredential have demonstrated a personal and professional commitment to excellence by successfully completing the Team Communication, Verbal Communication, and Written Communication Microcredential.
Requirements:
- Complete all requirements of the Team Communication Microcredential
- Complete all requirements of the Verbal Communication Microcredential
- Complete all requirements of the Written Communication Microcredential
Contact Us
Your future success starts today. Contact us to start a conversation about how we can best help you achieve your goals.
- rawls.snydercenter@ttu.edu
- 806.742.1944
- BA 139
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Events
Rawls College of Business
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Address
Rawls College of Business, Box 42101, 703 Flint Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
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Email
ba_webmaster@ttu.edu