Graduate Program Statistics
2010
Praxis Pass Rate 85%1
Program Completion Rate 93%2
Employment Rate 100%3
1 class of 13 -- 11 passed and 2 are retaking
2 initial class of 14 -- 1 student withdrew for medical reasons
3 class of 13 -- 13 employed
2011
Praxis Pass Rate 77%1
Program Completion Rate 85%2
Employment Rate 85%2 & 3
1 class of 13 -- 10 passed and 3 are retaking
2 initial class of 13 -- 1 student on medical leave and 1 student retaking a class
3 class of 13 -- 11 employed
Strategic Plan
Harding University
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Five Year Strategic Plan
Our Vision…
is to be the best department for preparing speech-language pathologists.
Our Mission…
Is to prepare highly competent speech-language pathologists in a rigorous academic curriculum with an emphasis on Christian living, The program is designed to reflect the university goal of integrating faith, learning and living in order for the students to function within professional and global communities.
Dispositions
Christian—Practicing the principles we profess
Caring—Providing a safe and dynamic learning environment that encourages the development of individual potential
Ethical—Doing the right things for the right reasons
Quality—Dedication to uncompromising excellence
Innovation—Dedication to exploring and expanding the boundaries of knowledge
Teamwork—Working together to achieve shared goals
Stewardship—Managing and protecting our resources
Courage—Daring to be different by design
Our Standards of Excellence—Service, Communications, Courtesy, Flexibility, Helpfulness, Knowledge, Ownership, Professionalism, Responsiveness, and Safety
Our Strategic Priorities
- Create and deliver the highest quality of didactic, clinical, and service programs that meet national standards
- Attract, engage, and retain the most talented, qualified and diverse students, faculty, and staff
- Inspire and achieve the highest levels of student learning, creativity, and success that encourage the development of individual potential in students, faculty, and staff
- Provide excellent educational, student, and administrative support services and facilities
| Milestones | Lead(s) | Progress | Date Completed |
| 1.1 Continue the CSD master’s program development to achieve full accreditation status by 2011. |
Dr. Tullos, Dr. Weaver |
Candidacy status report filed Candidacy status report filed Candidacy status report filed Accreditation application due 1/2012 |
3/2009 3/2010 3/2011 |
| 1.2 Prepare for a CSD accreditation site visit during 2009-2010 | Dr. Tullos, Ms. Vendetti |
Site visit will not be completed until after 2012 according to Sue Flesher, ASHA. Arrange for consultant to visit in spring, 2012 |
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| 2.1 Recruit potential graduate students from undergraduate program across the state and from sister institutions. | Dr. Tullos, Ms. Vendetti | Recruiting Panel at ArkSHA
Recruiting trip to UALR undergrads Recruiting trip to UCA Recruiting trip to ACU Graduate program display at state professional meeting |
10/2008
11/2008 11/2008 10/2009 10/2009 10/2010 10/2011 |
| 2.2 Recruit additional Ph.D. faculty as the need arises. | Dr. Tullos |
Two new full time faculty hired | 4/2009 |
| 2.3 Recruit additional credentialed clinical supervisors as the need arises | Dr. Tullos, Ms. Shock | Two adjunct supervisors recruited and signed for Spring 2010. | 11/2009 |
| 2.4 Engage and recruit HU undergraduate CSD majors. | Dr. Tullos, Ms. Shock, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Lowry, Ms. Vendetti, Ms. Baker, Mr. Chance |
6 of 14 students for the graduate class beginning 2008 are graduates of the HU undergraduate program 8 of 13 graduate students beginning 2009... 12 of 18 graduate students beginning 2010... 12 of 13 graduate students beginning 2011... |
5/2009 8/2009 8/2010 8/2011 |
| Milestones | Lead(s) | Progress | Date Completed |
| 3.1 Implement the international clinical experience for the CSD master’s program. | Dr. Weaver, Dr. Tullos, Ms. Shock | HIZ-Path launched
Twelve individuals signed up to attend 6 students, 3 non-students and 3 faculty participated in HIZ-Path 2009 7 students, 4 non-students and two faculty participated in HIZ-Path 2010 11 students, 4 non-students and two faculty participated in HIZ-Path 2011 |
9/2008
2/2009 6/2009 6/2010 6/2011 |
| 3.2 Develop “essential skills” for the beginning graduate student | Dr. Tullos, Dr. Weaver, Ms. Shock, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Lowry, Ms. Vendetti
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Essential skills developed and appear in the Graduate Catalog for 2009-2010. ...added to the CSD Student Handbook for 2010-2011. ...mailed to each incoming graduate student to be read, signed, and returned before arriving at "bootcamp." ...added to the "bootcamp" schedule and discussed in 2011. |
6/2009 6/2010 6/2011 8/2011 |
| 3.3 Prepare undergraduate students for a graduate program in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology | Dr. Tullos, Dr. Weaver, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Baker,Mr. Chance, Ms. Shock, Ms. Traughber, Ms. Lowry
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yearly faculty and class evaluation with potentils modifications discussed and yearly faculty evaluation conference monthly faculty meeting to discuss academic and program issues with opportunity to suggest program changes |
ongoing ongoing |
| 4.1 Maintain highest levels of state and national credentials for all faculty members |
Dr. Tullos, Dr. Weaver, Ms. Baker, Ms. Shock, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Lowry, Mr. Chance, Ms. Traughber
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Paid ASHA dues/CE registry fees and one special interest group fees, as well as registration and expenses to attend the annual ASHA convention (continuing education documented and placed in academic file)
Paid state licensure fees for 8 full-time faculty members |
12/2008 12/2009 12/2010 12/2011 5/2009 5/2010 5/2011 |
| Milestones | Lead(s) | Progress | Date Completed |
| 4.2 Develop a protocol for offering annual seminars and/or workshops to students, faculty and SLPs within our community | Ms. Fisher, Mr. Chance, Dr. Tullos
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Reinstituted the Communication Disorders Conference and named it after Richard Walker, the developer of the CSD Program at Harding. Applying to be an ASHA CEU Provider |
1/2011 8/2011 |
| 4.3 Develop donor relationships through the university advancement office. | Dr. Weaver | Established relationship with Advancement
Contacted potential members Invited members to inaugural meeting |
10/2008
11/2008 1/2009 |
| 4.4 Maintain appropriate materials for didactic and clinical learning | Ms. Shock, Dr. Tullos, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Lowry, Mr. Chance, Ms. Traughber, Ms. Baker
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Added CSL program, Swallow Station, 12 new computers, and numerous clinical assessment instruments. ...updated clinical assessment instruments ...updated clinical assessment instruments ...added a nasometer |
8/2008-6/2009 5/2010 5/2011 8/2011 |