UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Communication is internationally known for its research and instruction in communication processes and effects and is one of the top communication programs in the country. The talented students in the Department of Communication engage in research on significant problems that range from civic engagement to social marketing to credibility of the Internet. They pursue degrees in organizational, interpersonal, and media studies, often with sub-specialties in health, family, intercultural, and political communication. Gifts to the Communication Alumni Council Fund support interactions between alumni and the Department, and between students and alumni, including initiatives such as career development, scholarships, and lectures.