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2025 Dixie C. Branscum Supervisors' Dinner

• Tuesday, August 26, 2025
• 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• David B. Burks Heritage Cone Chapel
• Harding University
• Searcy, AR

MARIA BANE PHD, CCC-SLP ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, KY

CHRISTEN PAGE PHD, CCC-SLP ASSISTANT PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, KY

ROBYN WAHL M.S., CCC-SLP CLINIC DIRECTOR EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, KY

TOPIC: GUIDING GEN Z: ETHICS, EXPECTATIONS,
AND EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION

Generational differences in the supervisor/supervisee relationship can significantly impact the clinical experiences of students and Clinical Instructors in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). This presentation shares the results of a survey of over 190 CSD Clinical Instructors from across the U.S., highlighting opportunities and challenges of supervising CSD Gen Z student clinicians. We will explore generational traits of Gen X, Y, and Z that present possible learning opportunities for communication, mentorship, and navigating ethical considerations in clinical supervision. Practical strategies for offering feedback will be discussed, with attention to ethical responsibility in fostering autonomy, competence, and professional behavior. Attendees will learn six effective feedback styles that provide both evaluative and observational input tailored to the learning, communication, and ethical development needs of current and upcoming generations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe generational learning and communication differences as they apply to Gen X, Y, and Z, and examine how these differences may influence ethical considerations and professional interactions in clinical settings.
2. Identify six instructional feedback mechanisms that support the development of both clinical skills and ethical decision-making in Gen Z student clinicians.
3. Discuss how current models of clinical instruction might be adjusted to better identify and meet the developmental, communication, and ethical reasoning needs of Gen Z learners.
4. To earn ASHA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for this course, participants must complete the full course and submit a required self-reflection that demonstrates engagement with the learning objectives. This self-reflection will be used to assess knowledge gained and ensure the course objectives have been met.

SCHEDULE FOR THE EVENING

• 6:00-7:00  - Welcome, Dinner, agenda, and overview of learning outcomes
• 7:00-7:05 - Introductions/Disclosures
• 7:05-7:45 - Explore Generations: Describe generational learning, communication and ethical decision-making differences
• 7:45-8:05 - Summarize Survey: Discuss how current supervisors report experiences supervising Gen Z students and their recommendations to better meet the linical and ethical reasoning needs of Gen Z.
• 8:05-8:30 - The 6 “R” s of Feedback: Identify six instructional feedback mechanisms supportive of developing clinical skills and ethical decision making in Gen Z students.
• 8:30-8:45 - Case Scenarios: Provide opportunities for discussion and problem solving of clinical and ethical dilemmas in CSD supervision
• 8:45-9:00 - Questions/Answers

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders would like to THANK OUR SUPERVISORS for all their hard work and dedication.

DISCLOSURES

1. Financial: We are employees of our respective universities. We were paid an honorarium and travel expenses for this presentation.
2. Non-Financial:  None

Unlock Communication with Lamp Training Seminar

John Halloran, M.S CCC-SLP

Presenter

This two-day training explores the LAMP therapy approach, empowering individuals who are non-speaking or have limited speaking abilities to communicate effectively using AAC devices. Day 1 introduces the LAMP framework, emphasizing consistent motor plans, sensory-based teaching strategies, and device features tailored to support language development. Day 2 builds on this foundation with a hands- on training, focusing on device features, implementing LAMP principles using the Words for Life language system, and strategies for expanding communication.

Workshop Details

October 16-17, 2025

8:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day

Harding University

David B. Burks Heritage Center

915 E Market Ave

Searcy, AR 72149

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Day 1 $139.00/USD

Day 2 $165.00/USD

1.0 ASHA CEUs/10 Contact Hours

PARENTS and STUDENTS:

Use code LAMP50 for a 50% discount upon checkout