DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
STRATEGIC PLAN
AY 2022-2023
VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is for our undergraduate and graduate education to be recognized as a program of excellence for the state of WV and the region and to prepare students to take their place as future professionals in the field of communication disorders.
MISSION
Consistent with the mission of Marshall University and the COHP, the Department of Communication Disorders is committed to:
- offering broad-based undergraduate education and specific career-based graduate education
- providing state-of-the-art, progressive, innovative education in the field of communication disorders to prepare the next generation of speech- language pathologists to take their place in a culturally diverse, global society
- providing the community access to excellent family-centered clinical services that integrates theory, research, and clinical practice
- preparing students to become life-long learners
- preparing students to contribute to both their profession and their community
- preparing students to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice
FOCUS AREAS:
The Department of Communication Disorders is committed to the following 6 focus areas:
- STUDENTS
- FACULTY
- CLINICAL EDUCATION
- FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH
- CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY AND DIVERSITY
- ASSESSMENT
FOCUS AREA 1: STUDENTS
LONG TERM GOAL: To prepare students to contribute to their profession and community by expanding student thinking through development of learning opportunities within and beyond the traditional educational setting and including utilization of inter professional education (IPE), diversity, community integration and globalization.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | INDICATORS OF SUCCESS | ANNUAL STATUS REVIEW | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS | RESPONSIBILITY | Students will be prepared with the knowledge and skills required to meet certification standards | Successful completion of course work | Praxis Pass Rate Meets or Exceeds ASHA Criteria of 80% Achievement of Standards of Certification | OUTCOME ACHIEVED AY 2021-2022 | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DEPT. CHAIR |
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| Student Exit Interview | Completed and reviewed | ACTIVITY COMPLETED | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | COMMUNITY PROFESSIONALS | |
| Successful completion of clinical course work and practicum | Praxis Pass Rate Meets or Exceeds ASHA Criteria of 80% Achievement of Standards of Certification | OUTCOME ACHIEVED AY 2021-2022 | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | FACULTY AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| CF Supervisor Survey | Completed and reviewed | ACTIVITY COMPLETED AY 2021-2022 | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DEPT. CHAIR | Students will be provided with a wide variety of clinical experiences with current and further developed opportunities | Exposure to specialty clinic opportunities and multiple populations | Wide variety of experiences as noted on student summary via CALIPSO | ACHIEVED AY 2021-2022 | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION |
| Students will have opportunities to engage in research activities | Development of faculty research lines | # Of students engaged in research activities | ONGOING | DEVELOP TRACKING SYSTEM THROUGH DEPARTMENT | RESEARCH COMMITTEE |
| Student participation in research projects via independent studies, special topics and class projects | # And variety of research activities | ONGOING | DEVELOP TRACKING SYSTEM THROUGH DEPARTMENT | RESEARCH COMMITTEE | |
| Student presentations at professional meetings | # Of student at professional meetings | ONGOING | DEVELOP TRACKING SYSTEM THROUGH DEPARTMENT | RESEARCH COMMITTEE | |
| Students will continue to be provided with the opportunity to recognize the skills required to work with professionals in other disciplines | COHP IPE | Student participation in COHP IPE activities Outcomes documented via CALIPSO |
FORMATION OF A FORMAL COHP IPE/IPP COMMITTEE AY 2021-2022 COMPLETED VIRTUAL IPE EXPERIENCES AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE CREATE MINI-IPE ACTIVITIES IN 2022-2023 |
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND FACULTY |
| Investigate the development of a collaborative initiative among student organizations across all disciplines in COHP, SOM, and SOP. | Data compiled on pre, and post surveys Formed formal student organization Interprofessional Health Student Organization (IPHSO) at MU with formal executive committee |
COMPLETED AY 2019-2020 CONTINUED 2020-2022
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CONTINUE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE
ONGOING ACTIONS BY IPHSO
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Monitoring: CHAIR, DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND FACULTY |
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| Students will be provided with global awareness opportunities and experiences. | Special Topics: Global Issues in SLP-Jamaica
CD 675 Distant Practicum Uganda |
# Of students participating in global experiences | GLOBAL EXPERIENCES UNAVAILABLE DUE TO COVID 19
ONGOING for AY 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO GLOBAL EXPERIENCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTIVE COURSE FOR GLOBAL EXPERIENCES IN SLP EXPLORE OFFERING GLOBAL TELEHEALTH SERVICES
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FACULTY AND DEPT. CHAIR |
| Students will be exposed to opportunities for cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion |
Clinical simulations Create DEI committee with committee charge, goals, and membership. Investigate student involvement with DEI Committee
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Tracking students via CALIPSO DEI committee formed with student involvement |
MET AY 2020 ESTABLISHED 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | FACULTY AND DEPT. CHAIR |
FOCUS AREA 2: FACULTY
LONG TERM GOAL A: To Enhance faculty visibility in the community and state.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | INDICATORS OF SUCCESS | STATUS | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS | RESPONSIBILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The department will provide new methods of service provision | Maintenance of teletherapy model | Implementation of a teletherapy practice | CONTINUED AY 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023
CONTINUE |
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND DEPT. CHAIR |
| Maintain teletherapy clinical services | Marketing of teletherapy services to physicians and to public schools | Maintain number of teletherapy clients | CONTINUED AY 2021-2022 | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 |
INDIVIDUAL FACULTY DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION DEPT. CHAIR |
| The department will facilitate further development of faculty interested in specialty areas | Faculty engagement in clinical specialties and/or research | # Specialty clinics and/or clinical research | INCREASED (FLUENCY, FEEDING, VOICE, ASD, MYO) AND ONGOING | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 |
INDIVIDUAL FACULTY DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION DEPT. CHAIR |
LONG TERM GOAL B: To continue to develop and support faculty with specialized areas of interest.
| Support for travel to professional meetings/ Continuing Education | Faculty reimbursed for CE activities |
MET AY 2021-2022 INVESTIGATED VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DEPT. CHAIR | |
| The department will maintain ongoing recruitment and retention of qualified faculty | Faculty with terminal degree or expertise in specific clinical areas and/or research |
No open faculty lines. Positive review for mid tenure, tenure, and promotion |
ONGOING | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 |
INDIVIDUAL FACULTY DEPT. CHAIR PROMOTION AND TENURE COMMITTEE |
| The department will assist in the development of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program on campus | Continued collaboration with other disciplines in the COHP to complete the intent to Plan for the Interdisciplinary Doctoral program in Rehabilitation Sciences | Intent to Plan will be submitted to the provost | ONGOING | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | FACULTY & DEPT. CHAIR
OTHER REPRESENTATIVES AND DISCIPLINES FROM COHP |
FOCUS AREA 3: CLINICAL EDUCATION
LONG TERM GOAL: To serve as an evidence-based provider of specialized clinical services and to be a resource for specialized consultation in speech-language pathology and audiology.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | INDICATORS OF SUCCESS | STATUS | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS | RESPONSIBILITY |
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| The department will provide new methods of service provision | Offer services along faculty specialty lines | New services offered |
MET AY 2021-2022 (OROFACIAL MYOLOGY, SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUP, GENDER AFFIRMING VOICE) |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND ALL FACULTY |
| The department will maintain current and expand new telehealth services | Maintenance of telehealth model
Marketing of telehealth services to physicians and local school districts |
Maintain # of telehealth clients and contracts |
MET AY 2021-2022 (LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE, NEW TELEHEALTH CONTRACT WITH LAWERENCE COUNTY) |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION |
| The department will investigate the development and expansion of specialized clinics and community and consultative services | Creation of a consultative agreement with a variety of entities | Implementation of consultative services | ONGOING | CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION |
| Investigation of additional specialty clinics such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Voice, and Adult Swallowing | Implementation of services | MET AY 2020-2021 (VOICE AND SWALLOWING)
MET AY (2021-2022 (ALS AND PARKINSONS) ONGOING 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| Investigation of summer camps | Implementation of services |
INITIATED AY 2019-2020 COMPLETED AY 2020-2021 STEM CAMP AND IEP SUMMER SPEECH CAMP COMPLETED 2021-2022
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CONTINUE EXPANDING CAMP OFFERINGS 2022-2023 | FACULTY & DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION | |
| Exploration of expansion of support groups, continue with current groups (ALS support group, fluency and BIG)
Explore Additional Opportunities for Clinical Simulations |
# Of groups offered |
ONGOING INCREASED SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUPS FROM 2 TO 4 ADDED MOTOR SPEECH GROUP AND VOICE AFFIRMING GROUP
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | CLINICAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE | |
| The department will increase its visibility within the School of Medicine and Community as a whole. | Marketing of MUSHC services | Development of Marketing Plan Website | RECEIVED DONATION FOR MARKETING AND CREATED VIRTUAL TOUR VIDEO, GRADUATE PROGRAM RECRUITMENT VIDEO, SCOTTISH RITE VIDEO |
CONTINUE AY 2022- 2023 COLLABORATE
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FACULTY AND AND MU MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS |
FOCUS AREA 4: FISCAL STABILITY AND GROWTH
LONG TERM GOAL: To Create a solid financial base to offset shrinking financial support from the university.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | INDICATORS OF SUCCESS | STATUS | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS | RESPONSIBILITY |
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| The department will receive support from the community, grants, or other non- university support. | Development of specific initiatives to support current and new programs | Creation of targeted growth areas that require funding | ONGOING 2021-2022
RECEIVED AEP GRANT AND PALLOTTINE GRANT CONTINUATION OF GRANTS FROM WVDE |
CONTINUE COLLABORATING WITH THE WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR GRANTS AND COURSE OFFERINGS CONTINUE ALL ENDEAVORS 2022-2023 |
FACULTY, STAFF AND DEPT. CHAIR |
| Support of Scottish Rite activities | Continued annual contribution from SR foundation | ONGOING | CONTINUE COLLABORATING WITH THE WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR GRANTS AND COURSE OFFERINGS CONTINUE ALL ENDEAVORS 2022-2023 |
FACULTY, STAFF AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| Support of Luke Lee Program | Continued annual budget from legislature. | ONGOING | CONTINUE COLLABORATING WITH THE WV DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR GRANTS AND COURSE OFFERINGS CONTINUE ALL ENDEAVORS 2022-2023 |
PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF LUKE LEE AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| Review of financial aspects of clinical contracts related to costs and growth Clinical Contracts (River Park Hospital, WV BTT, Cabell County Board of Education, Kanawha County Board of Education) | # Of contracted speech language and hearing services
# Of billable hours per contract |
CONTINUED CONTRACT WITH CABELL AND KANAWHA SCHOOL DISTRICT COUNTY
INITIATED CONTRACT WITH LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH CURRENT CLINICAL FACILITIES AND INVESTIGATE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEES |
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| Review of available contracts | Addition of 1-2 new clinical contracts | ONGOING | THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH CURRENT CLINICAL FACILITIES AND INVESTIGATE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEES |
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION AND DEPT. CHAIR | |
| The department will maintain Continuing Education Providership through ASHA | CE Activities | # Of CE offerings and number of participants registered for On-line courses | ONGOING | CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | CE COMMITTEE |
| The department will investigate the development online courses which can serve as CE credits and increase distance education student enrollment | CE Activities
Explore Online Education offerings |
# Of CE offerings and number of participants registered for On-line courses | COMPLETED 2020-2021
ONGOING 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | CE COMMITTEE AND CURRRICLUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE |
| The department will develop/seek new revenue streams | Review of Fee Structure
Begin transition out of EHR with Marshall Health |
# Of New Contracts
# Of Client base # Of Clients |
INVESTIGATE EMR SYSTEMS OUTSIDE OF MU HEALTH | CONTINUE 2022-2023
UTILIZE CLINIC NOTE SOLELY |
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION |
FOCUS AREA 5: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY AND DIVERSITY
LONG TERM GOAL: To create an environment where service, advocacy, and diversity is at the center of our mission.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | INDICATORS OF SUCCESS | STATUS REVIEW | RECOMMENDATIONS | RESPONSIBILITY |
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| The department will increase visibility and training within the SOM | Dissemination of information (i.e., website, press releases). | Ongoing review and update of website | CONTINUED TO BE MET AY 2021-2022
ONGOING INCREASED FACULTY PRESENCE IN MARSHALL NEWSLETTER |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY |
| Publicity for faculty/student projects | Displaying of projects in Smith Hall hallway
Submissions to marketing and website CD 401
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MET AY 2021-2022 IMPLEMENTED SOCIAL MEDIA SCHEDULE FOR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTED STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND ALUMNI
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023
EXPLORE OPTION OF SCREEN IN WAITING AREA TO HIGHLIGHT CLINICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH |
FACULTY MENTORING STUDENT PROJECT/ASSIGNED GA | |
| Presentation of faculty research at professional meetings | Number of faculty presenting faculty research |
INCREASED EXPONENTIALY (ASHA, ASHA SCHOOLS, CNYSLHA, ALS ASSOCIATION, ASHA PODCAST, TALK TOOLS) ONGOING
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | RESEARCH COMMITTEE/ASSIGNED GA | |
| The department will see opportunities for connecting middle and high school students from diverse populations and low socioeconomic status to the field of communication disorders | Offering STEM camps
Hosting observation days within MUSHC |
Number of students at camps and observation days | INITIATED AY 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 FOCUS ON SUMMER OFFERINGS AND ONLINE DUAL CREDIT COURSES |
FACULTY |
| The department will develop opportunities for civic engagement | Development of awareness and prevention activities | 1-2 activities per semester (e.g., May Better Speech and Hearing Activities) |
MET AY 2019-2020 CONTINUED THROUGH AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 |
MEDIA & MARKETING COMMITTEE |
| Investigate offering additional Community Based Learning Opportunities |
CONTINUED INVESTIGATION AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY & DEPT. CHAIR | ||
| Continuation of:
-BIG @Marshall (Brain Injury Group) -KIDS Clinic -Fluency Group -Huntington Reading FUN |
MET AY 2019-2020 CONTINUED THROUGH AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY | ||
| The department will pursue professional leadership role at both at a state and national levels | Participation on committees at the local, state, and national levels | Number of faculty serving on professional committees |
CONTINUED AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | DEPT. CHAIR |
FOCUS AREA 6: ASSESSMENT
LONG TERM GOAL: To Continue to conduct ongoing assessment of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
| DESIRED OUTCOME | ACTIVITIES | I
NDICATORS OF SUCCESS |
STATUS REVIEW | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS | RESPONSIBILITY |
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| The department will maintain excellence in Assessment of graduate program | Completion of Direct Assessment Points | Annual University Assessment Report
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MET AY 2020-2021
CONTINUED 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE |
| Completion of Indirect Assessment Activities: (Exit Interviews, CF Surveys & Course-based Artifacts)
Student Advisory Council
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Annual University Assessment Report
Semester Report provided to Faculty
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MET AY 2020-2021
CONTINUED 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE | |
| Completion of Curricular Review | Courses reviewed and assessed for sequence and content
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MET AY 2020-2021
CONTINUED 2021-2022 |
ONGOING CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 REVIEW COURSE SEQUENCE AND CONTENT AND MAKE CHANGES, AS NEEDED
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FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE | |
| The department will maintain excellence in Assessment of undergraduate program
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Completion of Direct Assessment Points | Annual University Assessment Report
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MET AY 2020-2021
CONTINUED 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023
CONTINUE CURRENT ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES TO MEASURE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES |
FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE |
| Completion of Indirect Assessment Activities
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Annual University Assessment Report
Semester Report provided to Faculty
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MET AY 2020-2021
CONTINUED 2021-2022 |
CONTINUE AY 2022-2023 | FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE | |
| Implementation of CD Student Families
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Annual University Assessment Report
Semester Report provided to Faculty
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REVISED AY 2020-2021 (STUDENT ADVISORY GROUP TRANSITIONED TO CD STUDENT FAMILIES) ONGOING
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REVISE AND DEVELOP NEW MEASURES FOR STUDENT FAMILY SUCCESS | FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE | |
| Completion of Curricular Review | Courses reviewed for current content
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ONGOING AY 2021-2022
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CONTINUE 2022-2023 | FACULTY AND CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE |