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Welcome to the 28th Annual Conference of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This conference has always been known for

offering a masterful blend of formal presentations and networking opportunities. It was only

10 years ago that I attended my first meeting of the Council. I returned to my home department, eager to take on an administrative duty so that I could continue to be involved with CAPCSD.

Year after year, I have left this conference feeling inspired, rejuvenated, and just generally blessed to be in academia. I know that this year will be the same.

Kenn Apel, Larry Small, and Linda Louko, the 2007 Program Committee, have done a terrific job in addressing the feedback given by past attendees. Specifically, attendees asked us to tackle fewer issues so that topics could be covered to a greater depth. Consequently, this year’s Issue 1 is a three-part series on how to identify and address potential barriers to cooperation and collaboration within and across departments. Issue II continues a discussion begun last year on working with students “on the margin.” Similar to last year, there will be current issues and academic and clinical exchanges that will provide an avenue for discussions on important and timely topics for program chairs, clinic directors, and faculty. For most of these presentations, audience discussions will be encouraged. The pre-conference short course on Wednesday afternoon focuses on Essential Functions of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. This course was the direct result of a resolution passed at last year’s business meeting. It will provide attendees with an opportunity to hear about the progress made so far by the CAPCSD committee charged to develop and delineate these essential functions and to provide the committee with important feedback.

The program committee searched diligently to find individuals with optimal expertise to address the issues and topics deemed important by our members. These individuals graciously give of their time and expertise to make our conference exceptionally strong. Now it’s time for you, the Program Chairs, Clinic Directors, and University faculty, to come and share your ideas and experiences. Take advantage of all of the learning contexts, including those that occur in the meeting rooms as well as those that occur outside at the pool, in the lounge, or throughout the many shops and restaurants Palm Springs has to offer. Finally, I’d like to encourage you to attend the annual CAPCSD Piano Bar, where you’ll have a chance to see and hear a different side of your colleagues, as well as the opportunity to contribute to CAPCSD initiatives.

On behalf of the 2007 Executive Board, and the Conference Committee, welcome to Palm Springs. Have a wonderful conference.

Julie Masterson, President

QUICK REFERENCE

Wednesday2:00 pm – 8:00 pmRegistration –Ballroom Foyer

April 112:30 pm – 6:00 pmPre-Conference Short Course – Catalina

6:00 pm – 6:30 pmOrientation for Newcomers – Chino A

6:00 pm – 6:30 pmOrientation for Facilitators & Recorders – Pueblo A

6:00 pm – 8:00 pmWelcome Reception & Exhibits – Poolside

Thursday7:30 am – 7:30 pmRegistration – Ballroom Foyer

April 127:30 am – 8:30 amContinental Breakfast & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

8:30 am – 9:15 amWelcome, Recognition of Sponsors, Scholarship Awards, President’s Address – Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

9:15 am – 10:15 amIssue IA – Come Together: Identification of Barriers – Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

10:15 am – 10:45 amBreak & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

10:45 am – 12:00 pmIssue IB - Come Together: Creating Solutions (break-out sessions) – various rooms through out the convention center (see insert)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pmLunch & Exhibits (complimentary boxed lunches)– Ballroom Foyer; Catalina and Madera are open if needed

12:15 pm – 1:15 pmUpdates on Accreditation and Certification – Smoketree C, D, and E (Bring your boxed lunch!)

1:30 pm – 3:00 pmClinical Swap Shop (“Clinical Education: Where have we been…”) –Catalina and Madera

1:30 pm - 3:00 pmAcademic Swap Shop – Pasadena, Sierra, and Ventura

3:00 pm – 5:00 pmNetworking Time – Throughout the resort

5:00 pm – 6:00 pmHappy Hour– Poolside

6:00 pm – 7:30 pmIssue IC - Come Together: Effecting a Change - Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

7:30 pmDinner on your own

7:30 pm – 10:00 pmPalm Springs Street Faire – Downtown Palm Springs

Friday7:30 am – 5:30 pmRegistration – Ballroom Foyer

April 137:30 am – 8:30 amContinental Breakfast & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

8:30 am – 10:00 amIssue II – Marginal Students: A Continuing Dialogue

Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

10:00 am – 10:30 amBreak & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

10:30 am – 11:30 amCurrent Issues I (sessions presented once) – various rooms

11:45 am – 1:15 pmAwards Luncheon – Catalina and Madera

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Academic & Clinical Exchanges (sessions repeated)

– various rooms

2:30 pm – 3:00 pmBreak & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

3:00 pm – 4:00 pmAcademic & Clinical Exchanges (repeated) – various rooms

4:00 pm – 4:15 pmBreak & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

4:15 pm – 5:15 pmCurrent Issues II (sessions presented once) – various rooms

5:15 pm - 6:30 pmTGIF - Poolside

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Update on 2008 CAA Standards – Cash Bar available

-Ventura

6:30 pm – 9:00 pmDinner on your own

9:00 pm CAPCSD Piano Bar – Ballroom Foyer

Saturday7:30 am – 8:30 amContinental Breakfast & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

April 148:30 am – 11:00 amPlenary & Business Meeting – Catalina

11:00 am – 1:00 pmPh.D. Program Forum - Catalina

WEDNESDAY – April 11, 2007

2:00-8:00 pm Registration – Ballroom Foyer

2:30-6:00 pm Pre-Conference Short Course:

Essential Functions of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists - Catalina

Jennifer Horner, Roberta Jackson, Moira Mulligan, Kathy Roberts, and Ilsa Schwarz

The Council has passed a resolution for developing and delineating the essential functions of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Clinical intervention requires essential functions in the areas of sensory, motor, cognitive, and interpersonal abilities. It is important that students contemplating study for entry into the professions understand that they be able to demonstrate these essential functions. It also is desirable that there be some uniformity across academic institutions regarding the nature of these essential functions. The purpose of this short course is twofold. First, a committee established by the Council to develop core essential functions will present their work in progress (two committee members, McKay Sohlberg and Patti Johnstone, could not be present). Second, the presenters will facilitate break out groups for discussions of and input on the committee’s work. A summary of these discussions and future action plans will conclude the workshop.

Participants will:

  • Identify potential problems and advantages associated with the implementation of “essential functions” requirements in graduate programs.
  • Describe a range of “essential functions” for students in speech-language pathology and audiology.

6:00-6:30 pm Orientation for Newcomers – Chino A

Kenn Apel

6:00-6:30 pm Orientation for Facilitators & Recorders – Pueblo A

Larry Small

6:00-8:00 pm WelcomeReception & Exhibits - Poolside

THURSDAY – April 12, 2007:

7:30 am – 7:30 pm Registration - Ballroom Foyer

7:30-8:30 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits - Ballroom Foyer

8:30-9:15 am Welcome, Recognition of Sponsors, Scholarship Awards, President’s Address

Catalina, Madera, Pasadena

9:15-10:15 amIssue IA - Come Together: Identification of Barriers– Catalina, Madera, Pasadena

Paula McGuire and Barbara Shadden

In this presentation, panelists will identify barriers that may create dichotomies that exist between a) large and small CSD programs, b) clinic directors and chairs/program directors, c) clinical and tenure track faculty, d) different generations, and e) the classroom and the clinic. They then will seek additional thoughts and comments from participants, resulting in a list of potential areas for developing ways to address the challenges. This presentation is Part 1 of a three-part series addressing barriers to cooperation and collaboration that may be present within and across CSD programs.

Participants will:

  • Identify three barriers or potential conflicts within and across CSD programs.
  • Identify at least one strategy for approaching a barrier or conflict in their own program.

10:15-10:45 am Break & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

10:45-12:00 pm Issue IB - Come Together: Creating Solutions–see insert for room assignments

Facilitators and recorders

12:00-1:30 pm Lunch & Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer;Catalina and Madera available for seating if desired

12:15 -1:15 pm Updates on Accreditation and Certification – Smoketree C, D, & E

Doris Gordon (ACAE); Mary Anne Hanner, (CAA); Theresa Rodgers (CFCC); James A. Beauchamp (ABA)

Updates on accreditation (ACAE, CAA) and certification (CFCC, ABA) issues will be presented by members of the respective boards: Doris Gordon (ACAE); Mary Anne Hanner, (CAA); Theresa Rodgers (CFCC); James A. Beauchamp (ABA). Time for questions and answers will be provided.

Participants will:

  • Provide input concerning the accreditation standards review process.
  • Increase awareness of the current status and planned changes in academic accreditation.

1:30-3:00 pm Innovations or Just Darn Good Ideas

1:30 – 3:00 pmClinical Education: Where have we been, where are we now, and where are we going?(aka Clinical Swap Shop) – Catalina and Madera

Ann Michael and Christine Cecconi

The Clinical Swap Shop offers the opportunity for clinic directors from across the country to have a forum to exchange ideas. The exchange takes place among those who have questions about specific clinic issues, those who have successfully addressed those issues and those who are interested in sharing and learning. The goal is to identify the issues from our past and present that remain basic to clinical education and to consider these issues as we look toward the future challenges and rewards of clinical education. The format will be (1) welcome and a brief introduction to the group as a whole (5 minutes); (2) small round-table group exchanges offered by topics (rotate to three different topics (20+20+20 minutes); and, (3) a summary of topics presented by moderators to the group as a whole (20 minutes). Each small group will have at least one person with expertise on the selected topic that will moderate and record a list of concerns and responses. Examples of topics to be included: (1) Student Education: The role of evidence-based practice; (2) New Clinic Directors: Shared wisdom from the experienced; (3) Student Education: Preparing students to meet the complexities of our health care system; (4) University Clinics, the changing needs; (5) Preparing for a CAA site visit; (6) Bridging Personnel Gaps: From the academic to the clinic faculty (7) You Name the Topics. Clinic Directors are encouraged to bring their business cards to share.

Participants will:

  • Identify at least one innovation from each round table exchange they attend that can be integrated into their clinical program.
  • Analyze potential risks impacting the future of clinical education from each round table exchange.

1:30-3:00 pmAcademic Swap Shop– Pasadena, Sierra, and Ventura

Patricia Prelock and Jane Lieberman

In this Swap Shop, presenters from various educational programs will highlight ideas that have worked related to (1) defining competency in the classroom; (2) developing remedial academic plans; (3) teaching problem-solving in the classroom; and, (4) designing evidence-based classroom projects. The facilitators encourage participants to bring copies to share of competency-based evaluation systems, academic remedial plans, problem-solving instructional strategies, and evidence-based classroom projects.

Participants will:

  • Critique their program’s competency-based evaluation system and academic remedial plan strategies for possible revision.
  • Identify one innovation that can be incorporated into a currently existing course they are

teaching.

3:00-5:00 pm Networking Time – Throughout resort

Participants are encouraged to take advantage of the many locations within the resort to meet with colleagues to talk about current and pressing issues in their programs.

5:00-6:00 pm Happy Hour - Poolside

Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.

6:00-7:30 pm Issue IC: Come Together: Effecting a Change – Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

Paula McGuire and Barbara Shadden

In Issues 1A and 1B, possible barriers to cooperation and collaboration within and across CSD programs and solutions to breaking down these barriers were discussed. Drawing directly from these discussions, the panelists will provide an overview of suggested solutions and how participants can effect changes that lead to understanding and respect between a) large and small CSD programs, b) clinic directors and chairs/program directors, c) clinical and tenure track faculty, d) different generations, and e) the classroom and the clinic. This presentation is Part 3 of a three-part series. Audience input will be elicited.

Participants will:

  • Describe barriers to program cooperation/collaboration as they apply to the participants’ own academic program.
  • Identify at least two strategies that may be used to break down barriers between programs.

7:30 pm Dinner on your own

7:30-10:00 pm Palm Springs Street Faire – Downtown Palm Springs

Join colleagues alongPalm Canyon Drive for Village Festand enjoy the many artists and crafters exhibiting their wares. Many excellent restaurants also populate this stretch of town.

FRIDAY - April 13, 2007

7:30 am-5:30 pm Registration–BallroomFoyer

7:30-8:30 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits - Ballroom Foyer

8:30-10:00 amIssue II- Marginal Students: A ContinuingDialogue – Catalina, Madera, and Pasadena

Lisa Scott, Lynne Hewitt and Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni

This presentation will continue the dialogue begun at the 2006 CAPCSD Conference about students with or without disabilities who present a challenge in academic and clinical training programs. Panelists will provide an overview of these challenges, using sample cases for illustration. Participants will be encouraged to contribute ideas and practices that have been successful for them.
Participants will:

  • List three characteristics of students likely to need accommodations/assistance in academic programs in communication disorders.
  • Identify at least two areas (student admission, progression, or dismissal) that necessitate policy review/revision within their own academic programs.
  • Identify at least two strategies that are effective in dealing with marginal students.
  • Devise policies that foster early identification of marginal students in their programs.

10:00-10:30 am Break& Exhibits – Ballroom Foyer

10:30-11:30 am Current Issues I (presented once)

10:30-11:30 am Students in the New Generation- Students are From Venus, Professors are from Mars – Mojave

Alex Johnson

The new generation of students presents certain challenges to clinical and academic faculty. Faculty misunderstanding of their students “good intentions” also may present additional challenges. This presentation will focus on why students behave differently and what faculty can do to understand where they are coming from so as to enhance learning. Time will be allotted for exchanges of ideas from participants.

Participants will:

  • Identify strategies to improve their interactions in the classroom with students in CSD.
  • Identify opportunities to improve their communication with the new generation of students.

10:30-11:30 am Alternative Clinical Learning Opportunities – Sierra

Jane Wegner

What do programs do when they are unable to provide direct clinical experiences to judge knowledge and skills in one or more of the Big 9? This presentation will present some ideas for dealing with this issue and facilitate audience contributions.

Participants will:

  • Describe alternative clinical learning opportunities currently being implemented.
  • Describe alternative clinical learning opportunities for possible development in their own programs.

10:30-11:30 am Linking Content: From the Classroom to the Clinic – Ventura

Karen Goltz Stein and David Stein

Getting classroom content to the clinic is not always successful. Discussion will focus on models and strategies for linking content between classroom and clinic. Exchange of ideas among participants will be valued.

Participants will:

  • Describe techniques or strategies that allow students in professional training programs to learn and demonstrate clinical skill in the classroom setting.
  • Describe strategies and technology that allow instructors to import samples of prevention, diagnostic, or intervention behaviors from the clinic into the classroom for teaching purposes.

10:30-11:30 am Managing the University Clinic: Postcards From The Edge…–Santa Rosa

Susan Bartlett and Davy Parsons

Increasingly, university speech, language, and hearing clinics are being requested to devise ways to generate revenue to help meet the expenses of preparing future speech-language pathologists and audiologists. This presentation will focus on several aspects of managing a university clinic and will address: 1) preparing for an audit (i.e., “What shape are we really in?”; 2) devising a business continuity plan (“What happens if…?”); 3) creating a standard operating procedures manual (“What should we do and how will we do it?”; and 4) securing contracts (“Where will the money come from?”) Attendees will contribute their own ideas and experiences in a discussion about other strategies for clinical business management.

Participants will:

  • Identify possible sources of revenue for their own university clinic program.
  • Identify and evaluate components of a business continuity plan that they may use for their own university clinic program.

10:30-11:30 am Working with Senior Leaders and Administrators: Strategies for Success Chino A

Linda Petrosino

Establishing effective relationships with the dean and other senior campus administrators is critical to the success of the unit that chairs and directors lead. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the various key administrators and tailoring your interactions to match leadership styles can improve communication, trust and ultimately personal and professional success. This interactive session will necessitate audience participation and sharing of experiences that will result in suggestions for “managing the dean” and other senior administrators.

Participants will:

  • Identify barriers to effective communication with senior administrators.
  • Identify strategies to establish chair/director credibility.

10:30-11:30 am Issues with Audiology Preceptors –Chino B

Gail M. Whitelaw and Dianne Meyer

The broad range of clinical education opportunities required in AuD programs is both a challenge and opportunity. This session is designed to address issues confronting AuD programs specifically in the 4th year experience. Issues to be addressed will include finding and preparing qualified preceptors, and monitoring quality of education. Expectations on the part of the student, University, and site will be discussed, along with funding/payment issues. Development of affiliation agreements/contracts will be addressed. Audience discussion and comments will be facilitated.

Participants will:

  • Identify a method for facilitating communication between University and preceptor programs in terms of student progress/outcome.
  • Describe a process for assessing and training clinical preceptors who will be supervising 4th year AuD students.

10:30-11:30 am Issues with External Speech-Language Pathology Supervision–San Jacinto