Dr. Bonnie Riechert, assistant professor of communication studies and PRSSA faculty adviser, will speak Friday, July 13, at the annual conference of the Tennessee Advancement Resources Council (TARC) at the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville. Riechert will discuss the topic, “Ten Essential Skills in Today’s Workplace.” TARC includes alumni, development and public relations professionals working for education in Tennessee at every level. The organization was established in 1973 to promote both professional and educational excellence in the schools, colleges and universities of Tennessee. Keynote speaker will be John Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center.