Professor Gonzales-Communications

 Social Media Campaigns can be tricky for businesses. The individual in charge of this has a lot of pressure to be sure the message they are putting out to the world matches the company brand. Then they must worry about how it will be perceived by the public. Oh, and be sure there are no distasteful images or grammar mistakes. BUT be sure it's not worded in a way no one understands.  See what I mean? So, how would you handle a social media campaign for a large and widespread business? Take a look at some of these business profiles and see what you notice. They may or may not reappear on a test. Twitter: Apple Twitter: Lego Twitter: Starbucks

 As students, you will most likely frequent writing emails. These can be an email requesting assistance or simply asking for information on a subject. Oftentimes, you will write these emails to someone in an authority position. For instance, your professor, your boss, someone in financial aid, admissions, or the college system in general. So, how do we write emails in an effective way? Continue reading for my tips and an example of a great email followed by an example of a not-so-great email.  TIPS: Always provide a greeting; after the first two emails of "Dear XYZ", it is okay to say "Hi there", or just begin your email. Be sure and keep your email short and to the point; Don't over-communicate, it is an email and that means it is easy for someone to take your words in a different way than what you intend.  Check the tone of the email before sending; if you use an exclamation (!) point, be sure the person receiving the email knows it's because you're ha...

  What is FERPA: FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 1974) is a privacy law designed to protect a student’s educational records. FERPA gives parents rights to their children’s educational records in grades K-12, but those rights transfer to the student once they enroll at a college or university. Introduction to FERPA and Dual Credit enrollment: We understand that you want the best for your child and Dual Credit is an important step. While you may want to help your son or daughter with the process, due to FERPA (the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), colleges cannot release a student’s academic information to anyone, even parents, without the student’s written consent. FERPA calls for the protection of student records once they turn 18 or attend a school beyond the high school level; therefore, dual credit students fall under this classification. Under this act, certain protected classes of information cannot be released to any third party without the specific wr...

  Hello all, Please use this page to find all the introductory information for our course.  About the instructor: My name is Sarah Gonzales, and I am beginning my sixth year of teaching and truly feel blessed to be working in a field that I adore. My husband is currently an Algebra teacher and we both love being in education. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in 2015. After this, I continued my studies at Tarleton State University where I earned my Master of Arts in Communication Studies, in 2018. I am currently working on my doctoral degree in Sociology (expected graduation: May 2025). My specialized field of study is nonverbal, small group communication, workforce, and social media communication.  As a communications professor, I have the privilege of teaching my passion and playing a role in your academic career. I feel honored to help you navigate the world of speech and learn all the wonderfu...