Building a Diverse Workforce: Exploring Trends in DEI in CSD Academic Programs

Tuesday, June 14, 2023
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. ET
.10 ASHA CEUs

Academic programs in CSD have been striving to train future clinicians and future faculty researchers who can meet the needs of a changing U.S. population. Undergraduate, clinical graduate, and research doctoral programs have been focusing on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion for students and faculty, as part of increasing the overall diversity of the clinical workforce. Data from multiple sources can help us explore the gains we are making, as well as areas for continued work in the CSD education pathways.

This webinar will incorporate data from the CSD Education Survey, CAPCSD Salary Survey, CSDCAS Applicant Data Report, ASHA membership surveys, ASHA Membership and Affiliation Counts, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to explore how academic programs are adapting to meet the changing needs of students, clients, and faculty in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology.

Learning Objectives

• Describe three trends in the diversity of the clinical workforce in audiology and speech-language pathology.
• Identify three ways that student diversity in CSD academic programs has changed over the past 10 years.
• Discuss three types of programs and initiatives focused on increasing diversity in CSD academic programs and the clinical workforce.

Time Ordered Agenda
7:00 - 7:05 P.M. ET: Introduction of speakers
7:05 - 7:15 P.M. ET: Overview of diversity data in the audiology and speech-language pathology clinical workforce
7:15 - 7:20 P.M. ET: Overview of surveys and how the data can be applied
7:20 - 7:40 P.M. ET: Exploring diversity data in academic programs - trends and current status
7:40 - 7:50 P.M. ET: Programs and initiatives focused on increasing diversity in CSD academic programs and the clinical workforce
7:50 - 8:00 P.M. ET: Discussion with audience

Speakers
Judy Blackburn, PhD, CCC-SLP
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Judy Blackburn is ASHA’s Director of Academic and Clinical Education. She provides expert consultation on matters relating to clinical supervision and the educational preparation of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and researchers in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Judy has over 15 years experience working in a variety of academic and clinical settings.

Disclosures
Financial:Judy Blackburn has a financial relationship with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association that pays her salary.
Non-Financial: Association in that she is a member of ASHA.

Loretta Nunez, MA, AuD, CCC-A/SLP, FNAP
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Loretta Nunez , MA, AuD, CCC-A/SLP, ASHA Fellow, F-NAP, is ASHA’s Senior Director of Academic Affairs and Research Education. She directs activities supporting academic, clinical and research education encompassing educational initiatives, personnel preparation, and higher education trends and forecasting. Loretta’s extensive experience spans academic, clinical, and professional association settings.

Disclosures
Financial: Loretta Nunez has a financial relationship with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association that pays her salary.
Non-Financial: Loretta Nunez has a non-financial relationship with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in that she is a member of ASHA.

JoAnne Cascia, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
Kean University
JoAnne Cascia is an Associate Professor and Co-Coordinator of the Master's in SLP Program at Kean University in Union, NJ. Dr. Cascia is also a Co-Founder of the Neuro Allies Autism Specialization Program at Kean. Her areas of specialization and research include language skills, social skills, and empathy in autism.

Disclosures
Financial: JoAnne Cascia receives a salary from Kean University
Non-Financial: JoAnne Cascia holds the role of Secretary on the CAPCSD Board of Directors