Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Sac State

The Doctor of Audiology program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Sacramento State is pleased to announce that it has received approval to search for two (2) 12-month, full-time, tenure-track audiology faculty. For full description and application instructions, please visit: https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/5179

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has published it’s 2020 Awards Recipients Page. Please take a moment to review the videos and comments on the page. While ASHA had to cancel the annual national convention this year due to COVID-19, the Sacramento State Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSAD) department is very well-represented among the awardees: California State University, Sacramento is the 2020 National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Associati...on (NSSLHA) Chapter of the Year The Chapter of the Year Honors award recognizes a chapter that demonstrates commitment to increasing chapter engagement and an awareness of National NSSLHA’s mission through inventive recruitment efforts, outstanding growth in National NSSLHA membership, and innovative advocacy and fundraising events. Dr. Heather Thompson and Dr. Tonia Davis are the CSAD NSSLHA Chapter faculty co-advisors. The Honors of the Association: Dr. Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin The Honors of the Association--the highest honor bestowed by ASHArecognizes members for their distinguished contributions to the discipline of communication sciences and disorders. Honors recipients are well-known throughout the nation and the world for a lifetime of innovative clinical practice, insightful and rigorous research, creative administration, effective legislative activity, outstanding teaching, or other distinguished professional contributions. Fellowship of the Association: Sacramento State Communication Sciences and Disorders Distinguished Alumna Awardee Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain Fellowship of the Association in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is one of the highest honors this professional organization can bestow. The individuals being honored have made outstanding contributions to the discipline of communication science and disorders in three of the following areas: Clinical service in the area of speech-language pathology and audiology. Clinical education and academic teaching in speech-language pathology, audiology, speech-language-hearing sciences, and related areas. Research and publications contributing to the knowledge needed by the professions. Administrative services in the area of speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech-language-hearing sciences. Service to ASHA. Service to and leadership positions in state speech-language-hearing associations and/or other related local, regional, national, or international professional organizations. Bravo and well done to each and every one of you! https://www.asha.org/ab/awards/2020-asha-awards-recipients/

Interested in Applying to the Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Sacramento State? Dr. Darla Hagge, CSAD Graduate Coordinator, will be hosting a Zoom based information session on Friday October 30, 2020, 3 4pm PST To join the Zoom Meeting, use this link: https://csus.zoom.us/j/87496717658 and/ or use this Zoom Meeting ID: 874 9671 7658

Please join us in celebrating Angela Evenich’s National NSSLHA Blog post titled, Recognizing Disability within Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This piece was published today, available at: https://blog.nsslha.org//recognizing-disability-within-au/

Did you know? The Maryjane Rees Language, Speech, and Hearing Center continues to operate its Friday Assessment clinic through telepractice. We still have assessment opportunities available this semester (through mid-November.) As a reminder, assessment and therapy are available for children, teens, and adults with communication challenges. Some areas of focus include: Accent Modification Alaryngeal Speech... Aphasia Apraxia Auditory Processing Cleft Palate Cognition Dysarthria Expressive Language Hearing Loss Reading Disorders Receptive Language Social Pragmatic Language Speech Sound Disorders Stuttering Transgender Voice Therapy Traumatic Brain Injury Voice Disorders Contact Mable at [email protected] for more information. https://www.csus.edu///language-speech-hearing-center.html

Week No. Six ..... How’s Trix?

Week Number 5 .... staying alive.

Week Number 4 is out the door.......

Live Webinar on Pediatric Feeding For Speech Language Pathologists and Related Professionals Saturday, October 10, 2020 9am-2pm... Free to attend. Registration is required. Register Here: https://csus.zoom.us/web/register/WN_krVe09WGRg6YCJUZOekZaw Broadening your Scope of Practice: Transitioning to Medical SLP the Right (Ethical) Way Jamie D. Fisher, PhD, CCC-SLP Nashville Speech & Swallowing Specialists, PLLC 9am-10am PST This talk meets the ASHA Professional Development Requirement for Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making. Infant Feeding and Swallowing in the NICU Blair Yager, MS, CCC-SLP and Michelle Ramirez, MS, CCC-SLP UC Davis Medical Center 10:15am-11:15am PST Evaluation and Treatment of Feeding Challenges in Toddlers and Preschool Aged Children Meredith Stawicki, MS, CCC-SLP UC Davis Medical Center 11:30am-12:30pm PST Pediatric Feeding for the School SLP Lisa D’Angelo, PhD, CCC-SLP CSU Sacramento 12:45pm-1:45pm PST This course meets the qualifications for 4.0 hours of continuing professional development credit for Speech-Language Pathologists as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispenser’s Licensing Board for professional development. NOTE: The University DOES NOT report your hours to ASHA. Please be sure to keep your certificate as proof of attendance in case of audit. Sponsoring Faculty: Lisa D’Angelo, PhD, CCC-SLP [email protected] Tonia N. Davis, PhD, CCC-SLP [email protected]

Save the Date: LIVE WEBINAR ON PEDIATRIC FEEDING FOR SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND RELATED PROFESSIONALS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2020... FREE TO ATTEND REGISTRATION REQUIRED CEUS AVAILABLE MORE INFORMATION TO COME Sponsoring Faculty: Lisa D’Angelo, Ph.D, CCC-SLP [email protected] Tonia N. Davis, Ph.D, CCC-SLP [email protected] Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders California State University Sacramento

Week Number Three... No more smoke. Yippee!

The Hornet Weeks of Welcome WOW landing page is now ready! This fall, Hornet Weeks of Welcome will be a two-week virtual experience consisting of a collection of virtual events from our campus departments. Our goals of Hornet WOW are to establish connections, build community and a sense of belonging, and provide unconditional support for our first year, transfer, and returning students. Hornet WOW will kick off on Monday, September 14th, and end on Sunday, September 27th.... During that time, there will be numerous Zoom sessions, webinars, and pre-recorded introduction videos available to you. We’ll have sessions covering Academic Success, Student Support Centers, Campus Life, and Health, Sports & Recreation. Throughout the week, there will be multiple opportunities for you to win prizes ranging from gift cards to Sacramento State swag! https://www.csus.edu/student-aff/spotlights/hornet-wow.html

Week Number 2 ......... Where are you?

Hi all, Annette checking in; well here we are second day, first week of full Zoom semester. For a gal like me, who loves to see the people I am being asked now to zoom the people. Wish me luck my Speechie friends!

Week One..... Having Social Distance Fun!

Still working on "week one"......its not happening! Yikes!