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Dear CAPCSD Member,

Welcome to summer! I hope you enjoy reading through the June newsletter for exciting updates from the Clinic Director Academy Ad Hoc Committee. We also have some great webinars slated for the summer. Topics include the Interstate Compact, Holistic Graduate Admissions, “Just in Time” Supports, Accommodations in Clinical Education, and Implementing Ethics Education. I hope you find something of interest and helpful to your program.

I want to take a moment and thank the Board of Directors, the CAPCSD Staff, and our amazing community of CSD educators and administrators for the honor to serve this organization as President over the last year. I enjoyed the role immensely and have learned so much about the organization and leadership over the last year. This privilege has been a career highlight!

On July 1, we will welcome and congratulate Katie Strong as the 2024-2025 CAPCSD President and Tricia Montgomery as President Elect. Congratulations also goes to Ashley Harkrider who has been elected for a second term as Treasurer and Heidi Verticchio who will join the Board of Directors as VP of Professional Development. We will also extend a heartfelt thank you to Jenny Taylor, current Past President, for her many years of dedicated service to CAPCSD.

I look forward to continuing to serve CAPCSD as Past President next year. I look forward to CAPCSD growing and continuing to connect, inspire and promote higher education in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I’m forever grateful for the opportunity to serve as the 2023-2024 CAPCSD President.

Sincerely,

Jenn

Jennifer Simpson

President

New! 2025 Clinical Educators Academy

The CAPCSD Board of Directors has approved a proposal from the Clinic Director Academy Ad Hoc Committee for a day and a half Clinical Educators Academy to be held April 22-23, 2025 prior to the 2025 CAPCSD conference in Atlanta, GA. Based on the principles of human-centered leadership, this event will provide an opportunity for new and experienced leaders in clinical education to explore skills needed to foster well-being, engaged team-building, and productive conflict resolution in clinical education environments. Innovative strategies for managing challenging roles and responsibilities in clinical education programs will be addressed, and participants will construct an ongoing peer network supporting best practices in clinical leadership. Due to the format of this event, attendance will be limited. Stay tuned for more information - program details and registration applications will be sent to CAPCSD members in early October.

Calling All Regional Clinical Director Networks!

Numerous regional clinical director/educator networks have developed organically across the country. These groups serve as a valuable support for CSD clinical educators, providing opportunities to connect and share information and resources with colleagues across academic programs. CAPCSD is in the process of developing a contact list to foster better access to these groups. Please consider sharing your group’s name, region served, and contact email(s) that we can share in a listing on the CAPCSD website. Information should be emailed to VPCE@CAPCSD.org.

Thanks!

Kevin McNamara

CAPCSD Vice President for Clinical Education

Department of Education Announcement

The Department of Education has amended regulations implementing Title IV of the Higher Education Act that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. Some areas of this ruling that may impact CSD programs include:

§ 668.14(b)(32)(i). Requires all programs that prepare students for occupations requiring programmatic accreditation or State licensure to meet those requirements in the State where the institution is located. If students are enrolled via distance education or correspondence, the program must meet the requirements for licensure or certification in the State where the student is located at the time of initial enrollment or in the State that a student attests that they intend to seek employment.
§ 668.16(r). Requires institutions to provide students with geographically accessible clinical or externship opportunities related to and required for completion of the credential or licensure in a recognized occupation, within 45 days of the completion of other required coursework.

Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability To Benefit (ATB)

Fact Sheet: Protecting Students Through Final Regulations That Strengthen Department of Education Oversight and Monitoring of Colleges and Universities

Admissions Corner

Reminder: The configuration of your CSDCAS program pages for the 2024-2025 cycle needs to be submitted for review by June 14th if you’d like to open your program on the launch date of July 15th.

Jennifer Taylor, Past President - Farewell

I am honored to have served CAPCSD and our member programs as President Elect, President, and Past President. I have been amazed by all this organization has accomplished in these past three years. I have appreciated getting to know many of you, speaking with you, and seeing the amazing work you are doing in your programs. I have grown as a faculty member, clinic director, and leader.

I am delighted and excited to see what CAPCSD continues to do to support member programs. The Board of Directors are committed to connecting, inspiring and promoting member programs, keeping the mission, vision, values, and you at the forefront of all their decisions. Thank you for all you do every day to inspire me and each one of us.

Thank you, the CAPCSD Staff, the CAPCSD Committees, and the CAPCSD Board of Directors for the gift of your time and voluntarism.

In warm regards,

Jenny