University of Arkansas

Walton College

The Sam M. Walton College of Business

Welcome to the Business Communication Lab

The Business Communication Lab helps Walton College students with all their written and oral communication needs. 

Who We Are

Communication is a skill employers consistently rank as one of the most important for new hires to have. Our tutors will show you how to write for a business audience, revise your work, proofread your papers, organize content, polish speeches, and edit presentations.

All Walton graduate and undergraduate students may visit the center individually or as a group - students who are taking a Walton class are also welcome to visit us. We have all the resources you need to become a better writer and speaker!

Our Mission Statement

The Walton Business Communication Lab aids students on campus and members of the community to become better communicators. Our tutors work with graduate and undergraduate students to develop, improve, and revise compositions related to writing and public speaking so that they can use professional communication skills intentionally and effectively. By collaborating with various University of Arkansas on-campus organizations and hosting workshops and lectures, we provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to business communication.

Our Diversity Statement

The Business Communication Lab strives to make business communication resources and expertise accessible to underrepresented groups through campus and community outreach. We are committed to providing services that invite people from all communities, including all ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, abilities, social class, and religions. The Walton Business Communication Lab thereby seeks to cultivate accessibility and inclusivity through our work to develop and support students as they become business communicators. 

Get Help

All Walton graduate and undergraduate students may visit the center individually or as a group – students who are taking a Walton class are also welcome to visit us. We have all the resources you need to become a better writer and speaker!

 

Schedule an Appointment

First-time visitors will need to create an account.

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The Gift of Considerate Writing

The Gift of Considerate Writing

When tailoring a message to a specific audience, always consider the power dynamic, the amount of context they need, and how they will receive your message.

February 10, 2022 | By Liza Vammen


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Happy Monday Hogs! Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to our amazing NEW tutors! The office is so happy to have them, and we know you’ll love them too! This is Anna! Anna is from Springfield, Missouri, and is working towards a master's degree in English. She earned her bachelor's in Communication and Journalism, and she enjoys reading adaptations of ancient folklore and mythology. Someday, she hopes to work in museum education or at a nonprofit. In her spare time, she enjoys watercolor painting, buying more books than she has room to store, and watching cooking shows and documentaries. A fun fact is that in undergrad, Anna was the Editor-in-Chief of a student-run travel magazine! #MeetaTutorMonday #NewTutors #BeEpic
Happy Monday Hogs! Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to our amazing NEW tutors! The office is so happy to have them, and we know you’ll love them too! This is Anna! Anna is from Springfield, Missouri, and is working towards a master's degree in English. She earned her bachelor's in Communication and Journalism, and she enjoys reading adaptations of ancient folklore and mythology. Someday, she hopes to work in museum education or at a nonprofit. In her spare time, she enjoys watercolor painting, buying more books than she has room to store, and watching cooking shows and documentaries. A fun fact is that in undergrad, Anna was the Editor-in-Chief of a student-run travel magazine! #MeetaTutorMonday #NewTutors #BeEpic
 
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JUST DROPPED: Walton BizTalk Season 11 Episode 1! Welcome to the new season of Walton BizTalk! Are you “Curious About Company Culture?” Get ready to hear all about what it means to us and many special guests this semester! Tune in to hear from our co-hosts, Savannah Rubino & Gracie Bain along with Walton peers who gave us their take at the Walton Block Party! Walton BizTalk is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher! #Uark #WaltonBizTalk #CompanyCulture #BeEpic
 
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Check out our quick guide on how to email your professors! #waltoncollegeofbusiness #beepic #universityofarkansas
 
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Welcome Back Students!!! 🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The BCL has moved! Don’t worry, we didn’t move far! Our office has relocated upstairs to WCOB 342! Please stop by this week to say hi to our tutors and see our new space before making your first appointment of the school year!! Have a fantastic first week of class! 🤓
Welcome Back Students!!! 🚨IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The BCL has moved! Don’t worry, we didn’t move far! Our office has relocated upstairs to WCOB 342! Please stop by this week to say hi to our tutors and see our new space before making your first appointment of the school year!! Have a fantastic first week of class! 🤓
 
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Yesterday our fearless leaders, Ryan Sheets and Liza Vammen, presented on "How to Create and Perform Presentations" to MIS and MABA graduate students. #Walton #UARK #BeEpic
Yesterday our fearless leaders, Ryan Sheets and Liza Vammen, presented on "How to Create and Perform Presentations" to MIS and MABA graduate students. #Walton #UARK #BeEpic
 
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It was great seeing so many new faces who will be joining us in the fall! #walton #orientation #businesscommunication #uark
It was great seeing so many new faces who will be joining us in the fall! #walton #orientation #businesscommunication #uark
 
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These are the results from our pottery class a few weeks ago! Like a rough draft, we all have to start somewhere 🤷‍♀️ #walton #UARK #BeEpic
These are the results from our pottery class a few weeks ago! Like a rough draft, we all have to start somewhere 🤷‍♀️ #walton #UARK #BeEpic
 
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Where To Find Us

The Business Communication Lab is located in the Business Building (WCOB) 342. 

You can also find us online on Instagram - follow us to receive more information about upcoming events, tips for assignments, and general business communication information.

 

What We Do

All of our tutors are eager to help students progress as communicators. Any student, no matter how good of a writer or public speaker he or she might be, will see their communication skills improve after working with one of our peer tutors, graduate tutors, or communication consultants. 

We also collaborate with professors and teaching assistants to help them develop presentation or writing assignments, handouts for particular assignments, as well as conduct in-class or outside-of-class tutorials and workshops. 

Here are just a few of the services we provide:

  • Focused attention on your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator
  • Immediate feedback on writing and public speaking assignments
  • Outside-of-class tutorials and workshops
  • Tailor-made handouts and presentations for your classroom