Becky Todd
Internal & Executive Communications Manager at Dell EMC
Communication Studies, B.A. '14
... My eyes were opened to the power of Christ — I learned so much.
How did your program at 51ÂÜÀò prepare you for your career?
I'm one of those people who believes that their degree plays an integral role in their career. The courses that I took as a communication studies major helped immensely as I started working at a large company leading communication programs immediately after graduation. Specifically, I love how 51ÂÜÀò's communication studies department offered courses in organizational communication, which I believe to be the most important course I took during my time there. As a woman who has begun to make her way in the corporate industry, I owe a lot of what I came in knowing about organizational culture, interpersonal communications, and leadership to my education at 51ÂÜÀò.
What did you appreciate most about your time at 51ÂÜÀò?
I loved attending 51ÂÜÀò because there were a lot of opportunities for leadership - I was one of the founders of the Adventure Club, was hired in the advancement office and was an SOS leader. I also appreciated the community so much because it was something that I was missing at the school I attended prior to transferring to 51ÂÜÀò.
How did 51ÂÜÀò equip you to be a more faithful follower of Jesus Christ?
When I attended 51ÂÜÀò it was the first time that I had ever done a deep dive into the Word. By doing this, my eyes were opened to the power of Christ - I learned so much. Being around so many other like-minded individuals also was a huge encouragement in my faith.
What advice would you give to students considering your degree program?
Do not take the broadness of this degree program for granted - there are so many ways that you can use your communication studies degree after graduation!