Graduate Report Card
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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. Weaver | Candidacy Status report filed | 3/2009 |
| 1.2 Prepare for a CSD accreditation site visit during 2009-2010 | Dr. Weaver
Mrs. Vendetti |
Site visit will not be completed until after 2012 according to Sue Flesher. | |
| 2.1 Recruit potential graduate students from undergraduate program across the state and from sister institutions. | Dr. Weaver
Mrs. Vendetti |
Recruiting Panel at ArkSHA
Recruiting trip to UALR undergrads Recruiting trip to UCA |
10/2008
11/2008 11/2008 |
| 2.2 Recruit additional Ph.D. faculty as the need arises. | Dr. Weaver | Two new full time faculty hired | 4/2009 |
| 2.3 Recruit additional credentialed clinical supervisors as the need arises | Dr. Weaver
Ms. Shock |
Two adjunct supervisors recruited and signed for Spring 2010. | 11/2009 |
| 2.4 Engage and recruit HU undergraduate CSD majors. | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry Ms. Vendetti |
Spoke at SSHA meeting
7 of 15 students for the graduate class beginning 2009 are graduates of the HU undergraduate program |
1/2009
5/2009 |
| Milestones | Lead(s) | Progress | Date Completed |
| 3.1 Implement the international clinical experience for the CSD master’s program. | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry Ms. Vendetti |
HIZ-Path launched
Twelve individuals signed up to attend 6 students, 3 non-students and 3 faculty participated in HIZ-Path 2009 |
9/2008
2/2009 6/2009 |
| 3.2 Develop “essential skills” for the beginning graduate student | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry Ms. Vendetti |
Essential skills developed and appear in the Graduate Catalog for 2009-2010. | 6/2009 |
| 3.3 Prepare undergraduate students for a graduate program in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry |
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| 4.1 Maintain highest levels of state and national credentials for all faculty members |
Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry |
Paid 2009 ASHA dues/CE registry fees and one special interest group fees
Paid 2009/10 state licensure fees for 8 full-time faculty members |
12/2008 5/2009 |
| 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 | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos |
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| 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 | Dr. Weaver
Dr. Tullos Mrs. McLain Ms. Shock Ms. Fisher Ms. Lowry |
Added CSL program, Swallow Station, 12 new computers, and numerous clinical assessment instruments. | 8/2008-6/2009 |