Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Congratulations!!!

The Missouri Speech Language Hearing Association Student Research Award, Outstanding Grad Stand and Deliver, was presented to the following Rockhurst graduate students:

Lauren King

Stephanie Race

Laura Rittel

Alison Schulteis

Jasmine Steele

For the presentation of their research at the 2009 MSHA Conference:

Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Ethnomethodological Multiple Case Study

Faculty Mentors: Pam Hart, Ph.D and Carol Koch, EdD

Congratulations!  We are so proud of you!

Capstone Research Presentations

Capstone Presentations will be Wednesday, April 15, 2009 beginning at 8:30am in Massman Room 250.  Please join us as our second year graduate students present their Capstone Research projects.

2009 MSHA Conference

It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce the following students and faculty members participated in the 2009 MSHA Conference, March 6-8, 2009 at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks:

Student Technical Sessions

Post High School Transitions for Young Adults with Hearing Loss

Courtney Shillcutt, B.A.

Faculty Mentor: Pam Hart, Ph.D

Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: an Ethnomethodological

Multiple Case Study

Jasmine Steele, B.S., Stephanie Race, B.S., Lauren King, B.S., Alison Schulteis, B.A.,

and Laura Rittel, B.S.

Faculty Mentors: Pam Hart, Ph.D. and Carol Koch Ed.D.

Social Skills Groups for Preschool Children with Language Delays

Jennifer Sogas, B.S. and Lauren Jack, B.S.

Faculty Mentor: Carol Koch, Ed.D.

Student Poster Presentations

Content Analysis of Students’ Observation Reflections

Elizabeth Keller, B.S, Jasmine Schneidmiller, B.S., Rebecca Reeser, B.S.

Faculty Mentors: Carol Koch, Ed.D. and Pamela Hart, Ph.D.

Analysis of Consumer Feedback After Assistive Technology Trials

Sarah Custer, B.S. and Christina Thomas, B.S.

Faculty Mentor: Pamela Hart, Ph.D.

Perceptions of SLPs in Schools Serving Children with TBI

Sarah Skyles, B.S

Faculty Mentor: Lynn Drazinksi, M.A.

Quest for the Cup

Intercollegiate Knowledge Bowl featuring the Rockhurst Team of:

Sarah Custer, Jen Pfannes, Sheena Boyce, Courtney Shillcutt, Katie Ackermann and Christina Thomas

Platform Presentation

Development of Professional Behaviors: A Tool for Supervisors

Lynn Drazinski, Clinical Coordinator with Elizabeth McKerlie, M.S., North Kansas City School District

Professional Poster Presentation

The Nature and Content of Supervisory Narrative Feedback

Carol Koch, Ed.D., Department Chair and Assistant Professor

Educational Placement for Children with Complex Communication Needs

Pamela Hart, PhD, Assistant Professor with Ann Stoll, M.S., Rusk Rehabilitation Center

2009 MSHA Legislative Day

Forty graduate and undergraduate students and faculty members attended the 2009 MSHA Legislative Day Thursday, February 19, 2009, to advocate for the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.  Participants attended presentations about the legislative process and then met with their individual legislators.

Faculty Achievements

Carol Koch, Department Chair of CSD, has completed her doctoral degree.  Congratulations Dr. Koch!!

Dr. Pam Hart, Assistant Professor, has been selected as one of 20 professionals to participate in ASHA's 2008 Leadership Development Program. She was selected because of her interest and commitment to professional issues and the leadership potential she has demonstrated in her career. Congratulations Dr. Hart!

Dr. Linda Solomon is once again working with the American Stroke Foundation and graduate student, Maggie Brandt will be assisting her. Dr. Solomon is also continuing her work with the Kansas City Parkinson’s Association to facilitate the communication skills of these individuals and their families. Graduate students, Olivia Byram and Laura Frye will be assisting her.