Communications and Humanities
Communications is the exchange of thoughts and ideas through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In communications, we offer general education composition courses and elective courses in:
- English
- Humanities
- Speech & Forensics
- Foreign Language
- Fine & Performing Arts
- Developmental Reading
- Developmental Writing
Humanities is the study of the artistic and intellectual expressions of various cultures. It includes music history, art history, drama, literature, religion, and philosophy. Humanities courses can be used to fulfill general education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree. Some courses fulfill the requirements for Associate of Science degrees.
Writing Champions
Writing Champions are students who are paired with a faculty member to assist with student success and serve as a combination of peer mentors and peer tutors. Writing Champions enrich their own professional collaboration and writing skills through this faculty pairing. They are students recognized for exemplary written communication and critical thinking skills and their ability to explain rhetorical and linguistic concepts clearly to others.
Qualifications
- Successfully completed one English course at TSC
- English GPA of 3.0 or greater and cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater
- Completed application and interview
Responsibilities – 7 hours per week
- Attend class and assist students during class (3 hours per week).
- Attend training sessions that prepare you for tutoring and develop leadership skills
- Assist students during class
- Hold peer-mentoring sessions three hours per week in the TSC Writing Center in the Learning Commons. In these sessions Writing Champions will:
- Assist students in reviewing and clarifying information covered in class
- Assist students in improving their study skills
- Assist students in achieving subject mastery
Benefits
- Tuition scholarship valued at $1000
- Early registration
- Professional development of collaboration skills
- Professional development of writing and critical thinking skills
- Strengthened resume experience that combines communication and leadership proficiencies
Interested in becoming a Writing Champion?
Arts and Culture
TSC provides a variety of ways for students to explore their creativity and enrich their academic experience.
Learn more about Arts and Culture at TSCDivision Directory
Division Office Staff
Mr. Donmetrie Clark, Dean
Phone: (850) 201-6070
Email: donmetrie.clark@tsc.fl.edu
Dr. Nicholas T. Vick, Associate Dean
Phone: (850) 201-8036
Email: nick.vick@tsc.fl.edu
Ms. Regina Joseph, Staff Assistant I
Phone: (850) 201-6144
Email: regina.joseph@tsc.fl.edu
Mr. Gregory D. Williams, Staff Assistant I
Phone: (850) 201-8361
Email: gregory.williams@tsc.fl.edu
English Faculty
Mr. Forster Agama
Office: EN 261
Phone: (850) 201-8058
Email: forster.agama@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. Daniel Beugnet
Office: EN 223D
Phone: (850) 201-9667
Email: daniel.beugnet@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Ceron Bryant
Office: EN 214
Phone: (850) 201-8057
Email: ceron.bryant@tcc.fl.edu
Ms. Nicolette Costantino
Office: EN 255
Phone: (850) 201-6512
Email: nicolette.costantino@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Amber Cresgy
Office: EN 262
Phone: (850) 201-8034
Email: amber.cresgy@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. Larry Crombie
Office: EN 254
Phone: (850) 201-8039
Email: larry.crombie@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Alexa Doran
Office: EN 259
Phone: (850) 201-8217
Email: alexa.doran@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Gareth Euridge, English Program Chair
Office: EN 216
Phone: (850) 201-8051
Email: gareth.euridge@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Lauren Fletcher
Office: CH 225
Phone: (850) 201-8724
Email: lauren.flecther@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. Reggie Grant
Office: EN 217
Phone: (850) 201-8055
Email: reggie.grant@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Wolfgang Lepschy
Office: EN 111
Phone: (850) 201-8042
Email: wolfgang.lepschy@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Jenny McHenry
Office: EN 218
Phone: (850) 201-9605
Email: jenny.mchenry@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Cathryn Meyer
Office: EN 215
Phone: (850) 201-9948
Email: cathryn.meyer@tcc.fl.edu
Ms. Eva Nielsen
Office: EN 211
Phone: (850) 201-9882
Email: eva.nielsen@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Teresa Paliwoda
Office: EN 221
Phone: (850) 201-8050
Email: teresa.paliwoda@tcc.fl.edu
Ms. Brenda Reid
Office: EN 263
Phone: (850) 201-8052
Email: brenda.reid@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Donya Samara
Office: EN 213
Phone: (850) 201-8054
Email: donya.samara@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Kelly Thayer
Office: CH 224
Phone: (850) 201-8038
Email: kelly.thayer@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Kenya Thompkins
Office: EN 260
Phone: (850) 201-8040
Email: kenya.thompkins@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. David Valladares
Office: EN 258
Phone: (850) 201-9876
Email: david.valladares@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Lu Vickers
Office: EN 219
Phone: (850) 201-8046
Email: lu.vickers@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Amanda Wallace
Office: CH 207
Phone: (850) 201-9919
Email: amanda.wallace@tcc.fl.edu
Humanities Faculty
Dr. Roy Barineau, Humanities Program Chair
Office: CH 277
Phone: (850) 201-8359
Email: roy.barineau@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Sara Brown
Office: CH 280
Phone: (850) 201-9891
Email: sara.brown@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. Robert Fleischmann
Office: CH 184
Phone: (850) 201-8358
Email: robert.fleischmann@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. Kermit Harrison
Office: CH 282
Phone: (850) 201-6047
Email: kermit.harrison@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Fred Owens
Office: CH 279
Phone: (850) 201-8363
Email: frederick.owens@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Elise Ray - Mohallil
Office: CH 278
Phone: (850) 201-9736
Email: elise.ray@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Jen Robinson
Office: CH 182
Phone: (850) 201-8365
Email: jen.robinson@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Lindsey Smitherman-Brown
Office: CH 276
Phone: (850) 201-8035
Email: lindsey.smithermanbrown@tcc.fl.edu
Speech Faculty
Mr. Braze Brickwedel
Office: EN 212
Phone: (850) 201-8721
Email: braze.brickwedel@tcc.fl.edu
Mr. John Schultz, Speech & Foreign Language Program Chair
Office: EN 210
Phone: (850) 201-8037
Email: john.schultz@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Sarah Smitherman
Office: EN 220
Phone: (850) 201-9872
Email: sarah.smitherman@tcc.fl.edu
Art Faculty
Mrs. Julie Baroody
Office: CH 183
Phone: (850) 201-8713
Email: julie.baroody@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Ljiljana Obradovic-Edmiston
Office: CH 181
Phone: (850) 201-8787
Email: ljiljana.obradovicedmiston@tcc.fl.edu
Foreign Language Faculty
Ms. Megan Mahoney
Office: CH 209
Phone: (850) 201-8662
Email: megan.mahoney@tcc.fl.edu
Mrs. Maria Suarez
Office: SMA 238
Phone: (850) 201-8369
Email: maria.suarez@tcc.fl.edu
Dr. Rosalinda Wright
Office: CH 204
Phone: (850) 201-8357
Email: rosalinda.wright@tcc.fl.edu
Contact Us
Location
English Building, Room 241
444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
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Hours
Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Info
Donmetrie Clark, Dean
Nicholas Vick, Associate Dean
Phone: (850) 201-6070
Fax: (850) 201-8044