National Advisory Council

Connecting Charleston COMM students with industry leaders for mentorship, networking, and real-world career insights.

As a Communication major, minor, or graduate student at the College of Charleston, you’ll have a rare and distinguishing opportunity to directly access top-level national executives and leaders in all areas of the field of communication through the Department of Communication’s National Advisory Council. The Council consists of an outstanding and nationally prominent group of communication professionals who actively support the department in creating and improving COMM programs, providing co-curricular opportunities, mentoring students, and encouraging the many accomplishments of the department's students and faculty. 

 

Meet the Members

Check out our video series on social media, "Meet the Members", to get to hear from the Council members themselves about their experience, insights, and favorite things to do in their free time.

Meet the Council Members

On-Campus Engagement with Students

Mentorship Panel, Spring 2024
Panel with student audience
 
 

The Department hosts bi-annual conferences with the Council during the Fall and Spring semesters. Council members engage directly with students (in-person and virtually) in the COMM classrooms answering student questions about their successful careers and delving into relevant communications topics from a real-world perspective. Members also lead and participate in panel discussions to provide students a candid view inside their respective fields. Access to all Council members is available and encouraged throughout the year for all Charleston Communication undergraduate and graduate students. 

Participation in Department Programs

Council members are integral to several programs in the Department of Communication, such as the Martin Scholars and Mentor-Protégé program. Students in these groups are afforded opportunites to meet directly with Council members for mentorship, networking, and real-world insight.