PPS 8.10 Form 1A
I. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
A. Name: Renee Wendel, M.S., CCC-SLP Title: Senior Lecturer and Clinic Co- Director
B. Educational Background
Degree / Year / University / Major / Thesis/DissertationMS / 1994 / Texas State University / Communication Disorders / N/A
BS / 1992 / Texas State University / Communication Disorders / N/A
C. University Experience
Position / University / DatesSenior Lecturer, Department of CDIS / Texas State University / March, 2011 - present
Lecturer, Department of CDIS / Texas State University / August, 2003 – March 2011
Clinic Co-Director, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic / Texas State University / September, 2012 - present
Clinic Director, Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic / Texas State University / August, 2003 – September, 2012
D. Relevant Professional Experience
Position / Entity / DatesContinuing Education Consultant / Minds on the Move / 08/2009 - present
PRN SLP Consultant / Core Healthcare & ResCare Premier / 2/2009- 01/ 2011
Speech Pathologist -Team Leader / Core Healthcare / 6/2002 – 8/2003
Speech-Language Pathologist / Tangram Premier Rehabilitation / 2/1999-6/2002
PRN SLP Consultant / Central Texas Medical Center / 2/1999-04/2005
Speech-Language Pathologist / McKenna Health System / 1996-1999
Speech-Language Pathologist / Tangram Rehabilitation Network / 1994 - 1996
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, Certification, etc)
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Texas # 16551) – State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1994 – present).
Certificate of Clinical Competence (# 01117699) – The Council for Clinical Certification of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (1995 – present).
II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
Recognized by the Office of Retention Management & Planning for making a contribution to the academic careers of one or more graduates in the following graduating classes:
May 2007;
May 2008;
May 2009;
May 2010;
May 2011;
May 2012;
May 2013.
B. Courses Taught:
CDIS 5344 – Advanced Clinical Practicum ( Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, Fall 2003 – present)
CDIS 5389/5689 – Internship in Communication Disorders ( Fall and Spring Semesters, 2003 – 2011).
CDIS 5689 – Internship in Communication Disorders (Fall and Spring Semesters – Distance Ed, Fall 2011 – Present).
Autism Cognate – Developed and maintain academic and clinical content consisting of 11 learning modules over 3 semesters (Fall 2008 – present)
C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate):
Honorary thesis committee member for Jeff Felderhoff, CDIS graduate student (spring 2007 – spring 2008)
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
CDIS 5344 – Advanced Clinical Practicum - converted CDIS 5344 to a hybrid (face-to-face- / online format): Summer 2011.
CDIS 5689 – Internship in Communication Disorders (Fall 2013)
Developed and restructured CDIS 5689 by incorporating vastly revised and updated federal legislation into the curriculum that directly affect clinical practice and contemporary professional issues.
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts:
I. Other
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print
1. Books:
a. Scholarly Monographs:
b. Textbooks:
c. Edited Books:
d. Chapters in Books:
e. Creative Books:
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles:
Richmond, A., Gonzales,D., Irani, F., Resendiz, M., Rodriguez, C., Wendel, R. (submitted 2012) Cognate Programs: An Evidence Based Training Model.
Felderhoff, J., Gonzales, M.D., & Wendel, R. M. (2010) Assessment methods used in Texas public schools for the diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Children: A survey. Tejas – Texas Journal of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Vol. 32 pp. 73-89.
b. Non-refereed Articles:
3. Abstracts:
4. Reports:
5. Book Reviews:
6. Other
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
Wendel, R. M., (2013, September).The New Anatomy of 21st Century Clinical Education: Teaching and Reaching Today’s Students. Lecture presented at the Southeast University Clinical Educators Annual Conference; Panama City, Florida.
Richmond, A., Wendel, R., Higgins, H.,(2012, November). Autism Spectrum Disorders in Schools: A Global Perspective. Webinar sponsored by ASHA’s Special Interest Group 17: Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Wendel, R. M., (2012, September). Emotional Intelligence: It’s Not the Oxymoron You Think it is. Lecture presented at the Southeast University Clinical Educators Annual Conference, Columbia, South Carolina.
Wendel, R. M., Gonzales, M.D., (2012, March) Ethical Approaches to Technology: HIPAA in the Digital Age. Lecture presented at the Annual State Convention of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, San Antonio, Texas.
Wendel, R. M., Gonzales, M.D., (2010, November). Managing HIPAA Hype in University Clinics: Practical Tips and Tools. Lecture presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Wendel, R. M. (2009, April). Privacy and Security: Are your electronic files safe? Lecture presented at the Annual Convention of the Texas Speech, Language and Hearing Association. Austin, Tx.
Felderhoff, J., Gonzales, M. D., & Wendel, R. M. (2008, February). Assessment methods used in Texas elementary schools for diagnosing Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs) Poster presentation, Annual Convention of the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, San Antonio, TX.
Wendel, R. M., Gonzales, M. D., & Stiritz, L. (2006, November). Electronic Portfolios: Measuring student achievement beyond transcripts and the Praxis. Poster presentation, Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Miami, FL.
Stiritz, L., Gonzales, M. D., & Wendel, R. M. (2006, November). A customized academic and clinical tracking system using Access. Poster presentation, Annual Convention of the American Speech, language, and Hearing Association, Miami, FL.
Gonzales, M. D., Wendel, R. M., & Stiritz, L. (2006, March). Electronic Portfolios: it’s more than just the grades. Poster presentation, Annual Convention of the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Grapevine, TX.
Gonzales, M. D., Stiritz, L., & Wendel, R. M. (2006, March). Access database as a means of tracking student academic and clinical hours. Poster presentation, Annual Convention of the Texas Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Grapevine, TX.
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, Presentations:
Wendel, Renee M. (2013). Understanding and Reducing Problem Behavior in Therapy. Lecture hosted by Mind on the Move, presented to local speech pathologists, occupational therapists and special educators, San Antonio, TX. Dec. 13, 2013.
Wendel, Renee M. (2013). Intervention Strategies for Early Communicators with ASD. Lecture presented to participants at the Education Service Center Region 15 Autism Conference, San Angelo, TX. June 27, 2013.
Wendel, Renee M. (2013). Autism Spectrum Disorder 101: Updates in Assessment, Intervention and Advocacy. Lecture presented to participants at the Education Service Center Region 15 Autism Conference, San Angelo, TX. June 26, 2013.
Wendel, R. Wendel, R. (2013). Ethical Challenges with HIPAA and Technology: Practical Tips and Strategies. Lecture presented to the Texas State University Department of Communication Disorders faculty. San Marcos, Texas.
Wendel, Renee M. (2012). Ethical Challenges in the Assessment & Treatment of Autism with the Publication of the DSM V. Continuing education and outreach lecture presented to speech-language pathologists, public school administrators, school psychologists, and parents. McAllen, Texas; August and November, 2012.
Wendel, Renee M. (2012). Intervention Strategies for Early Communicators with ASD. Lecture presented to participants at the Education Service Center Region 15 Autism Conference, San Angelo, TX. June 20, 2012
Wendel, Renee M. (2012). Focus on Communication: Navigating the Social World. Lecture presented to participants at the Education Service Center Region 15 Autism Conference, San Angelo, TX. June 21, 2012
Wendel, Renee M. (2011). Focus on Communication: Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Autism. Continuing Education workshop presented to clinical and school-based SLPs. McAllen, Texas; Dennison, Texas; New Braunfels, Texas. March, August, and December 2011
Wendel, Renee M. (2011). Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology and Rehabilitation. Continuing education lecture presented to clinical, educational, and administrative professionals. McAllen, Texas; New Braunfels, Texas. March, August, and December, 2011
Wendel, Renee M. (2011). Autism Spectrum Disorder- What’s New and Noteworthy? Presented to CDIS 1331, San Marcos, Texas; June & November 2011.
Wendel, Renee M. (2010). Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology and Rehabilitation. Continuing education lecture presented to the rehabilitation Team at St. David’s Healthcare, Austin, Tx. December, 2010
Wendel, Renee M. (2009). Applied Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Lecture presented to speech-language and audiology professionals in fulfillment of the mandatory ethics requirement for licensure renewal. San Antonio, Texas; McAllen, Texas; Austin, Texas
Wendel, Renee M. (2009, December). Protecting Your Electronic Files: What every clinician needs to know. Lecture presented to speech-language and audiology professionals for continuing education. San Antonio, Texas.
Wendel, Renee M. (2007/2008). Privacy Compliance in CARES: Breaking Down the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. Two-part lecture presented to faculty members and graduate students in the Department of Educational Administration and Psychological Services. San Marcos, Texas
Wendel, Renee M. (2007/2008). Application and Clinical Experience with Electronic Health Records as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Lecture presented to faculty members and students in HIM 4301. San Marcos, Texas.
Wendel, Renee M. (2007). Overview of Clinical Operations and Populations in the Speech-Language, and Hearing Clinic at Texas State. Guest lecture presented to faculty and students in CDIS 1331. San Marcos, Texas.
Wendel, Renee M. (2006). Overview of Clinical Operations and Management of the Speech-Language, and Hearing Clinic at Texas State. Invited lecture in the College of Education for the Special Education and Educational Psychology Programs. San Marcos, Texas.
3. Consultancies: CALIPSO, LLC (July, 2013 – present)
4. Workshops:
Wendel, Renee M. (2012). Focus on Communication: Evidence-based Intervention Strategies for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Continuing education lecture presented to speech-language pathologists, public school administrators, school psychologists, and parents. McAllen, Texas. November, 2012; McKinney, Texas – December 2012).
Wendel, Renee M. (2010). Focus on Communication: Matching Learner Needs with Intervention Strategies for Individuals with Autism. Continuing Education workshop presented to clinical and school-based SLPs. McAllen, Texas. March and August, 2010.
5. Other:
C. Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts:
2. Submitted, but not Funded External Grants and Contracts:
Klose, Laurie M. and Wendel, Renee M. (2006). Letter of Intent soliciting research awards from Autism Speaks™ to establish a pilot program in autism research and treatment (not funded).
3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
Secured an external contract with San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD) to provide bilingual and monolingual/English speech and language evaluations to pre-school and school-aged children in the district.
Stiritz, L. & Wendel, R. (2010, January). Comprehensive College Initiative: Communication Disorders Computer Lab Upgrade. Submitted to Texas State University-San Marcos Student Computing Resources Grant. Budget $12,916.74.
Stiritz, L. & Wendel, R. (2007, Jan). Comprehensive College Initiative: Communication Disorders Computer Lab Upgrade. Submitted to Texas State University-San Marcos Student Computing Resources Grant. Funded for $8,342.
4. Submitted, but not Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:
Lasser, Jon and Wendel, Renee M. (2008). University Lecture Series grant proposal to acquire funding to support a lecture titled: Functional Analysis & Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders: Effective Interventions for Autism. Presented by Dr. Brian Iwata, Professor of Psychology at The University of Florida.
D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:
IV. Service
A. University:
§ Actively participated as a member of the TRACS Steering Committee which worked toward improving function and performance of TRACS, as well as development of new tools for use in/on TRACS. Focused on introducing and piloting the “meeting” tool during summer and fall 2012. (spring 2008-present)
§ Member of the University “Facilities and Environmental” Committee (2007-2010 appointment)
§ Member of the University “Clear English” committee which developed and implemented revised policies and procedures for the university’s Clear English requirement (P&P 7.12). Chaired by Beth Wuest, PhD; January, 2007
· Member, CHP Student Scholarship Committee (spring 2012).
§ University Seminar instructor, Fall 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
§ University Seminar instructor – two sections, Fall 2007
· Department representative at Spring Commencement ceremonies (2004-2010)
· Volunteered for the CHP Career Resources Job Fair, Fall 2003 – 2006; 2009, 2010
· University “Bobcat Day” volunteer Fall 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009; Spring 2004, 2005, and 2011.
B. College
· Vice Chair, CHP Computer Resources Committee (2009-present)
· CHP Safety Coordinator – CDIS Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic representative
· Annual Commencement – attended Spring and Summer Commencement (2013)
C. Departmental:
· Director and administrator of the department’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic (2003-present).
· CDIS Faculty Search committee member – Fall 2013.
· ASHA Reaccreditation Coordinators Committee – Fall 2013.
· Completed ISAAC assessment as required by the VPIT -IT security department. This is a comprehensive audit of Privacy and Security practices of the department’s clinic/client confidential records. An IT Security Risk Assessment was completed in the spring of 2010, 2011; and the Fall of 2012, and 2013.
· Member, CDIS Diversity Committee (2012 – present).
· CDIS Graduate Admissions Committee (2012)
· Evaluated and implemented an electronic clinical documentation management system – CALIPSO; Summer 2011.
· Provided training to CDIS faculty and graduate students on the operation of CALIPSO, as well as with the revised departmental system of documenting clinical hours and competencies toward ASHA certification.
· Introduced a clinical educator self-evaluation tool on clinical instruction strategies, for clinical supervisors to implement voluntarily to improve clinical instruction. (2011);
· Departmental lead in maintaining Privacy and Security practices of our paper and electronic client medical records. Conducted audits each semester of current practices. (2010-present).
· Redesigned the CDIS new graduate clinical orientation program to meet the challenges of orienting larger cohorts with a broad diversity of skills and academic backgrounds. Orientation is 4 days in duration and contains face to face and online training modules. (summer 2011; summer 2013)
· Member, Program Review Self-Evaluation Study Committee. In conjunction with the Chair and one other faculty member, wrote the self-study for the Program Review which is scheduled in February of 2011. Spring and Summer, 2010.