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Happy New Year from CAPCSD!

Sincerely,

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Admissions Corner

Call for 2024 Committee Volunteers

In addition to the above volunteers, the CAPCSD Board approved an AI Task Force to start by March 1, 2023. The work of the AI Task Force is to review the current landscape of AI in CSD programs. Consider recent advancements, predictable future effects, and ways educators can use AI positively in classroom and clinical education. Address the following questions: 

• What is the state of AI in CSD programs currently? 
• What are some predictable uses of AI in education in the immediate future? 
• How can educators and supervisors use AI to support the education of students? 
• What policies or procedures related to AI and education should CAPCSD members consider? 

CAPCSD is looking for four (4) members - two (2) SLPs and two (2) Audiologists for this task force. Applications close for the AI Task Force on January 22, 2023, at 11:59 PM ET.  

Committee Highlight - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)  

Happy New Year to each of our members and member programs! As VP of Organizational Advancement (VPOA), it is my pleasure to serve as the monitoring officer for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. This group of experienced colleagues is tasked with providing input on CAPCSD policies, procedures, bylaws, and communication venues to promote equity and inclusion of under-represented groups in CSD. In addition, the committee works to identify evidenced-based resources for member programs to support an inclusive environment for both faculty and students.

In 2023, the DEI Committee began the year by working to build DEI awareness into CAPCSD culture by initiating the inaugural Board and staff training on DEI. The training provided a deep exploration of how to manifest the concept of belonging into the day-to-day working lives of board members, to facilitate positive outcomes for CAPCSD, and to promote inclusion in its member institutions. The Committee also created CAPCSD’s DEIB Resource Hub. This first-of-its-kind repository includes pedagogical frameworks, publications, workshops, webinars, and a listing of established affinity groups. The Hub is a living resource that will be maintained and updated periodically to support programs regarding DEI. One of the final accomplishments of the committee for 2023 was the CAPCSD statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The statement was developed to affirm CAPCSD’s commitment to fostering a culture that values and embraces diversity, ensures equitable opportunities for all members, and promotes inclusivity and connection. The DEIB statement will serve as a guide to shape CAPCSD’s policies, practices, and culture.

The DEI Committee is chaired by Teresa Girolamo who is supported by Karen Davis, Regina Enwefa, Kyle Greene-Pendelton, Kimberly Green, Leslie Grubler, Molly Krygowski, Jean-Franco Rivera Perez, Kelly Rutherford, and Laura Wolford.

As monitoring officer for the DEI committee, I welcome your suggestions and feedback. Feel free to contact me at VPOA@CAPCSD.org. I would love to hear from you!

Annual Conference

Pictured Above:
Top left: Jessica Martin, Ph.D.
Top right: April Garrity, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Bottom left: Laura Chapman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Bottom right: Angela Medina, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Conference Registration and the hotel room block open this month! Be on the lookout for an email notification on January 15, 2024. We invite you to watch the below 30-second video about the conference!

We hope you will soon be actively making plans to attend CAPCSD's 45th Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA, April 3 - 6, 2024. 

CAPCSD's Annual Conference webpage is your source for conference schedule, registration fees, session details, and to begin planning your trip to New Orleans! Don't miss the travel blogs, attractions, and information posted there.

Tricia Montgomery, CCC-SLP

VP of Professional Development

Kicking off day two of the annual conference will be a plenary session on Evidence-Based Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being in Teaching and Learning. Moderated by Jessica Martin, Ph.D., Online Counseling Program Director at William & Mary, a panel of experts on various aspects of mental health and well-being as they relate to teaching and learning will share evidence-based suggestions to help students, faculty, and staff. The session will cover a range of topics relevant to mental health and well-being in the educational setting. These include a holistic discussion of self-care for faculty, staff, and students, as well as evidence-based practices that foster inclusive and supportive learning environments.

Panelists include Laura R. Chapman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at the University of Scranton, April Garrity, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Professor at Georgia Southern University, and Angela Medina, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Associate Professor at Florida International University.

CAPCSD is excited to announce the 2024 CAPCSD Virtual Conference! This format provides accessibility to our members and non-members to earn ASHA CEUs without the costs of airfare, travel, full conference registration, and multiple days away from personal and professional obligations.

• (6) ASHA CEUs
• (2) sessions which qualify for ASHA DEI CEUs
• (1) session which qualifies for the ASHA Ethics CEU

The 2024 CAPCSD Virtual Conference will also be made available in an on-demand format around May 1, 2024 for those who will attend the Annual Conference in-person at a discounted rate. In-person Annual Conference registrants are encouraged to use the Add-On option at the time of Annual Conference Registration to get their discounted rate!

Detailed information about the schedule, registration fees, sessions, presenters, and FAQs will be available on CAPCSD's website on January 15, 2024 when registration opens!

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