We offer free individual and group appointments to both graduate and undergraduate students. All Stanford students can schedule appointments with us to receive feedback and advice on all aspects of oral communication.

During Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, we offer regularly-scheduled shifts and walk-in hours for appointments with Oral Communication Tutors (OCTs). Spring 2009 regular OCT shifts concluded on June 3. Please see below for information about summer tutoring.

Summer 2009: Please click here to request an appointment with a graduate Oral Communication Tutor or one of our Oral Communication lecturers. Please submit the form at least two days prior to your preferred appointment date.

Learn more about our services:

Resources for Undergraduate Students
Resources for Graduate Students
Resources for Faculty

To contact us:
Please visit our Speaking Center in Meyer Library, Suite 123, for appointments with Oral Communication Tutors. Click here to read OCT bios.

Our staff offices are located on the 4th floor of Sweet Hall. You are welcome to email or call one of our staff members directly:


Doree Allen, Ph.D., Program Director: doree.allen@stanford.edu, (650) 725-4149
Thomas Freeland, Ph.D., Program Lecturer: thomas@stanford.edu, (650) 736-2337
Marianne Neuwirth, Ph.D., Program Lecturer: neuwirth@stanford.edu, (650) 736-7298
Lindsey Paul, Oral Communication Specialist & Tutor Manager: lpaul@stanford.edu, (650) 725-7667