Strategic Plan

M.S. IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Distance Learning PROGRAM


Executive Summary, Strategic Plan 2024-2029

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Distance Learning Program at 草榴社区 plans the following strategic initiatives for the first year of the SLP Program, as referenced in the five-year Strategic Plan (2024-2029):

  1. Apply for Accreditation:聽 The Program submitted their Application for Candidacy to the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) in June 2024.
    • Responsible party:聽 Dr. Tina Veale
    • Status:聽 Accomplished
  2. Establish Foundations for Program Governance:聽 The Program will work with the University to establish program policies and procedures; write and approve program manuals (SLP Program Manual; SLP Clinical Education Manual); and recruit and hire a Director of Clinical Education.聽
    • Responsible Party:聽 Dr. Tina Veale
    • Status:聽 Initiated
  3. Develop and Publish Curriculum:聽 The Program has been approved as an eight- semester, 86-hour program of study, with courses that cover the full scope of SLP practice.聽 The program is designed for delivery over three (3) years.聽 Faculty will create learning experiences that produce transformative, culturally informed and socially responsible speech-language pathologists.聽
    • Responsible Parties:聽 Dr. Tina K. Veale and faculty
    • Status:聽 Initiated
  4. Student Recruitment:聽 The Program will work with the University to develop a Program website that will launch in the Summer of 2024.聽 The Program will enroll in the centralized application service for communication disorders and sciences programs (CSDCAS) to be ready for student enrollment for the 2025-26 academic year.
    • Responsible Parties:聽 Dr. Tina K. Veale and SLP Admissions Committee
    • Status:聽 Initiated
  5. Faculty.聽 The Program will work with Human Resources to recruit a Professor of Practice / Director of Clinical Education by Fall 2025.聽 Searches will also be planned for one additional full-time faculty to be hired in FY26, and one in FY27.
    • Responsible Parties:聽 Dr. Tina K. Veale and Interim Dean, Dr. Daisy Sherry
    • Status:聽 Initiated
  6. Program Resources.聽 The Program will work with the University to make sure that sufficient classroom space, a clinical library, and faculty offices are available for delivery of the degree program.聽 The Program Director will coordinate with the Office of Technology to ensure that appropriate digital infrastructure is in place for program delivery. Program materials will be ordered beginning in Fall 2024.
    • Responsible Parties:聽 Dr. Tina Veale and Priscilla DeSalvo
    • Status:聽 Planned

Results of these initiatives will be assessed and reported annually.聽 For further information regarding the Strategic Plan for the Speech-Language Pathology Program at 草榴社区, contact Dr. Tina Veale, Program Director, at tveale@lewisu.edu

6-28-24 TKV

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