Academic Affairs Board

Liaisons with the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Charge

The charge of the Academic Affairs Board is to (a) identify and monitor critical issues, forecast needs and trends, develop resources, implement programs, and recommend actions that address academic preparation and (b) support and enhance capacity building efforts in response to clinical and faculty–researcher personnel needs and shortages.

Composition

11 members: 4 audiology, 4 speech-language pathology, 1 Early Career Professional, 1 from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), 1 from NSSLHA

Members

Jamie Desjardins, Chair
Radhika Aravamudhan, Board Liaison-Audiology
Barbara Rodriguez, Board Liaison-Speech-Language Pathology
Tori P. Courouleau, Audiology
Mark Guiberson, SLP
Kimmerly Harrell, SLP
Shubha Kashinath, CAPCSD Liaison
Ananthanarayan Krishnan, Audiology
Bruna Mussoi, Audiology
Jayanthi Sasisekaran, SLP
Robert W. Serianni, SLP
Rebekah Wada, ECP
Anna French, NSSLHA Liaison

Term

3 years

Commitments/Obligations

2 meetings annually (including Committee Day at the ASHA Convention) as well as 6–8 conference calls

Desired Service Qualifications/Experiences

Members appointed will have expertise in academic, clinical, and/or research education and hold faculty appointments in a communication sciences and disorders program or equivalent at institutions of higher education.