Write high-level speeches that clearly communicate your institution’s messages.
Not every university has a full-time speechwriter, and you may be called upon to craft a speech for your institution's leaders. Writing high-level speeches that communicate your institution's messages clearly can seem like a daunting task, but it needn't be.
Join Academic Impressions in this archived webcast for practical tips and tools to create ideal messages for your next speechwriting assignment. You'll learn how to:
This archived webcast is designed for the occasional speechwriter. We will cover the fundamentals of speechwriting for anyone who has infrequent writing duties, those new to speechwriting, and anyone wanting a refresher.
"I am new at speechwriting, and we will be getting a new president. I found this web conference to be very helpful. I will certainly use all the resources that came with it."-Past conference attendee
"The speaker was wonderful and knew the material. The conference was a great opportunity to learn a few tricks of the trade from a professional and to be inspired by others in the same boat."-Past conference attendee
"I have participated in many web-based sessions, and this was among the best. Thank you for an excellent, high-quality session."-Past conference attendee
Chuck Toney has served as an assistant to the president since July 2011. A speechwriter and policy analyst in the Public Affairs office since 1999, he continues those duties in the president’s office. He also has responsibility for construction projects, facilities, and physical plant, working with the Office of University Architects for Facilities Planning, the UGA Real Estate Foundation, and the Board of Regents staff. He is also the liaison for the President’s Cabinet and the Public Affairs office, and represents the office with such higher education groups as the Southern Regional Education Board, the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education, and the American Association of Universities.
Before coming to UGA, Toney was a public information director in the Public Affairs Office at Clemson University. In 1993-94, he served as press secretary for Congressman Don Johnson, who represented Athens and Northeast Georgia.
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