"Finally a resource that addresses the questions people looking to start communication centers must ask! As communication scholars and center directors, Turner and Sheckels eloquently weave theory and practice with the voices of some of the most respected communication center directors in the nation. Anyone looking to learn more about communication centers will treasure this book because it covers history and praxis in ways that set communication centers up for a powerful future in higher education." --Kimberly M. Cuny, University of North Carolina at Greensboro "Turner and Sheckels have created a much-needed handbook for developing communication centers. Not only will new centers find this information invaluable, but established centers will also find some gems that may inspire staffs to be self-reflective and to question long-standing practices. This is a strong addition to the growing communication center literature." --Wendy Atkins-Sayre, University of Southern Mississippi "This becomes the reference book for current and future communication labs. An intellectually accessible read full of communication lessons for center directors and public speaking tutors alike.

It's like having these happy experts on your office shelf supporting your center!" --Bonnie Wentzel, Arizona State University.