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Dear CAPCSD Member.
As we embrace the warmth and energy of summer, I’m truly honored to begin my term as board president and deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this remarkable community. Summer often brings a sense of renewal and reflection, making it the perfect time to look ahead with both promise and purpose. I’d like to begin by extending heartfelt thanks to the board members who concluded their service in June: Jennifer Simpson (Past President), Christie Needham (Secretary), Rachel Theodore (Vice President of Admissions), Kevin McNamara (Vice President of Clinical Education), Maya Clark (Vice President of Organizational Advancement), and Shubha Kashinath (Vice President of Research and Academic Affairs). Your time, leadership, and dedication have left a meaningful and lasting impact, and we are sincerely appreciative for all you’ve contributed. At the same time, I’m excited to welcome our incoming board members: Christie Needham (President-Elect), Kelly Rutherford (Secretary), Douglas Parham (VP of Admissions), Andy Clare (VP of Clinical Education), Leslie Crusco-Grubler (VP of Organizational Advancement), and John McCarthy (VP of Research and Academic Affairs). Your fresh perspectives and enthusiasm are already bringing new energy, and I look forward to the work we’ll accomplish together. We’re also pleased to welcome Teasha McKinley as our new Director of Centralized Admissions. Her experience and leadership will be a valuable addition to our team. This month’s newsletter highlights a range of upcoming educational opportunities focused on leadership, admissions, and clinical education—each designed to inspire growth, spark collaboration, and support your continued engagement. This community thrives because of the passion, insight, and involvement of people like you. Whether you’re attending an event, volunteering your time, or simply staying connected, your contributions help shape our shared success. Together, we can build something meaningful, and I’m excited for all the ways we’ll grow, collaborate, and make an impact in the months ahead. |
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Tricia Montgomery CAPCSD President |
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Welcome Teasha McKinley – Our New Director of Centralized Admissions |
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Teasha McKinley as the new Director of Centralized Admissions. Teasha brings over 15 years of experience in administrative leadership, operations management, and student services, most recently serving as Executive Assistant and Operations Lead in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at Purdue University.
Throughout her career, Teasha has demonstrated a deep commitment to operational excellence, strategic thinking, and inclusive service. At Purdue, she led initiatives to streamline admissions processes, optimize workflows using platforms like CSDCAS, QuickBase, and SharePoint, and support international students and scholars. Her ability to build efficient systems and foster collaborative environments has made a lasting impact on her team.
Teasha’s background also includes leadership roles in retail management, where she honed her skills in team development, customer service, and performance management. Her diverse experience and passion for helping others make her an ideal fit for this role.
Please join us in welcoming Teasha McKinley (teasha@capcsd.org) to the team. We are excited for the innovation and leadership she brings to CAPCSD and CSDCAS.
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Important Dates |
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Below are the upcoming anticipated dates so that you may plan accordingly. Dates are subject to change. CAPCSD will send separate email for each of the below dates with official information.
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Announcing the 2026 Leadership Academy |
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Lisa Scott Leadership Academy Best Practices in Academic Leadership Tuesday and Wednesday,
April 7-8, 2026 Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center |
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As part of its mission to provide visionary leadership for academic programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders and to promote the professional development of its constituents, the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) is continuing a program to help individuals considering academic leadership positions, or who are newly engaged in academic leadership, develop their knowledge and skills in the area of leadership.
The Lisa Scott Leadership Academy will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7-8, 2026, prior to the CAPCSD conference, at the Hyatt Regency Denver Colorado Convention Center. The Lisa Scott Leadership Academy will be led by Dr. Jeffrey Buller, President and CEO of ALPHA Leadership Programs.
Topics to be covered include foundations of leadership; time management; stress management; collegiality and team building; best practices in faculty evaluation, mentoring, and coaching; leading change; and goal setting/planning for the future.
Participation is limited to 20 individuals, chosen through a competitive process. Faculty applicants from CAPCSD-member programs are invited to apply. Selected participants receive complimentary registration to the Lisa Scott Leadership Academy, CAPCSD Annual Conference, two nights' hotel stay, and some meals. Selected participants are expected to attend the CAPCSD Annual Conference from April 8-11, 2026.
Application details will be available soon. Members of CAPCSD programs (as of 9/15/25) will be able to apply to the Admissions Summit and or the Leadership Academy, but will only be able to attend one, if selected. Individuals from CAPCSD Affiliate Member programs nor Non-Members are eligible to apply for either event.
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Announcing the 2026 Admissions Summit |
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We are excited to announce the offering of the 3rd CAPCSD Admissions Summit!
Deepen Your Impact. Expand Your Network. Shape the Future of CSD Admissions.
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Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MT Venue: Hyatt Regency, Denver Convention Center Registration Fee: $350 (for selected participants) *This fee includes the in-person session indicated above (lunch included) as well as monthly virtual meetings throughout the year with the Admissions Summit presenters, facilitators, and current/former participants.
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Are you passionate about creating more equitable and inclusive admissions processes in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) graduate programs? You will want to join us for the 3rd year of the CAPCSD Admissions —a transformative experience designed for faculty and staff who are ready to take holistic review to the next level.
This summit will be led by the inspiring Dr. Danai Fannin and Dr. Kerry Mandulak and will offer a unique opportunity to:
Whether you're just beginning to explore holistic admissions or looking to refine your current approach, this summit is your chance to grow, connect, and lead change. Application details will be available soon. Members of CAPCSD programs (as of 9/15/25) will be able to apply to the Admissions Summit and or the Leadership Academy, but will only be able to attend one, if selected. Individuals from CAPCSD Affiliate Member programs nor Non-Members are eligible to apply for either event. |
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Changes to Preceptor Access of Key Principles in CSD Clinical Education Course |
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Accessing Key Principles in CSD Clinical Education
Please share with your faculty/staff: the process of accessing this course has changed.
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CAPCSD Members: Log in with your CAPCSD credentials (top right corner of Elevate), add the course to your cart, and it will be free at checkout. Share this valuable resource with your clinical educators—just be sure to provide them with the discount code (available in the CAPCSD Info Hub). |
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Clinical Instructors Supervising for CAPCSD Members (known as Partners in Elevate): You’re eligible for free access using a discount code from your CAPCSD university liaison. Be sure to get the code before registering, as refunds cannot be issued after purchase. If you took a CAPCSD online course in the past, please use the login on the left hand navigation with same email address and click on "Forgot Password". |
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All CEUs earned through webinars or virtual conferences in our previous LMS have been transferred to Elevate and will appear on your updated transcript. |
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Fall 2025 Webinar Offerings |
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The Online Professional Development (OPD) Committee has been steadily planning new online educational opportunities for members and programs for Fall 2025. A variety of speakers will deliver an extraordinary number of webinars this fall, and we hope that you will attend many of the webinars.
Keep an eye out for these upcoming sessions: |
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You can locate more information about webinars at https://www.capcsd.org/ On the top menu bar is a clickable link to Professional Development where you can select Webinars from the drop-down menu: https://www.capcsd.org/webinars/ The committee is also eager to use the new learning management system (LMS) Elevate for all upcoming webinars, and you can learn more about the Elevate LMS change at the same link.
The OPD Committee would like to send thanks to those members who completed terms on June 30th. Thank you, Jana Waller, for your leadership over the past two years and your many years of productive committee service. Thank you also to Samantha Lewis, Jayne Jaskolski, and Jessica Sullivan for your substantive contributions and overall service. The OPD committee could not have done so much work, so well – without each of you. It has been wonderful working with you all.
Erin Lundblom, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Vice President Online Professional Development |
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We’re excited to announce the launch of Elevate, CAPCSD’s new and improved Learning Management System for webinars! What’s New?
Getting Started:
Step 2: Set up your profile and select interest categories Step 3: Explore and enroll in webinars using links below |
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Beyond the Bot: Educating Students for Thoughtful AI UseIf you are an academic and struggling to find ways to foster and limit use of AI in academic settings, this webinar is for you. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or just beginning to explore its implications, this session will equip you with the language, perspective, and strategies to help students become more reflective and responsible users of generative AI.
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15, 2025 .10 ASHA CEUs |
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"The Persons" In Person-Centered Cares: Use of NarrativesTo help speech-language pathologists understand it is not simply the matter of the "right" or "wrong" words that interfere with culturally responsive services. The way to get to know about fellow members of the interdisciplinary teams and with our clients and their families is best done through narratives spoken in what is a safe and brave environment.
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22, 2025 .15 ASHA CEUs |
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https://www.capcsd.org July 2025 |