DIRECTOR’S DESK FROM THE
Mark Guiberson, PhD, CCC-SLP Summer 2024
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Back to School time again at the University of Wyoming Division of Communication Disorders! I am thrilled to share some recent developments within ComDis.
First off, I want to share that we continue to have steady and consistent support from UW’s Administration and our new Interim Dean, Michelle Hilaire. Dr. Hilaire holds a faculty appointment as clinical professor in the School of Pharmacy, which she joined as a faculty member in 2004. Dr. Hilaire and I have worked together for 13 years, she is a true supporter of the college and she understands clinical programs and the importance of our research.
We are excited to share our updated strategic plan in this newsletter (see page 12). Thank you to everyone who provided
feedback at WYOSHA or through our discussion with internship supervisors. Your insights have been invaluable in shaping our future directions. Our vision is cut and dry: to be a program of excellence with cutting edge research, exceptional teaching and learning, and state-of the art clinical programs.
Moving forward to more news, UW ComDis continues to shine bright at professional conventions. We had an excellent representation at both the Wyoming Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WYOSHA) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) conventions. Notably, our faculty and students delivered over 23 presentations at the ASHA convention in Boston, showcasing
all the important and innovative research we conduct at UW.
Support from our generous donors fuels our program, helping us to reach new heights. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing contributions, including the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship and new gifts from Maggie and Dick Scarlett, among other gifts. These contributions have been instrumental in propelling our mission forward. Additionally, our recent Giving Day was a tremendous success, with 26 donors making a gift, an increase in the number of gifts compared to last year. Many of these gifts were matched, especially the ones that came in early on Giving Day. Go Pokes, and thank you for supporting UW ComDis.
Now for some ground breaking news,
the UW Speech & Hearing Clinic will be relocating to a new, state-of-the-art facility at Mountain View Medical Park in 2025. Renovations are currently underway to enhance the space, partly funded by the generous support from Maggie and Dick Scarlett. This move will greatly expand our capacity to serve the community and provide our students with a cutting-edge clinical learning environment.
I am delighted to share that Dr. Katelyn Kotlarek was honored as one of the UW Presidential Scholars this spring. Dr. Kotlarek’s groundbreaking research in cleft-palate and her exceptional teaching skills make her a tremendous asset to our program. Dr. Kotlarek was also recognized as the University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Honoree at the UW Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence. Kudos to you, Dr. Kotlarek, for crushing it.
Our outreach initiatives continue to flourish. We are providing in-the field services through the Albany County School District to the UW Lab School and servicing a “Transition Group” for young adults (18-21 years old) with developmental disabilities. These placements offer our students invaluable learning experiences, proving to be mutually beneficial for both the students and the community.
I am also proud to share that Hannah Young, Assistant Clinical Professor, and Esther Hartsky, ASL Instructor, have both received the Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award from the University. Their dedication to fostering intellectual curiosity and engagement was highlighted. Their award also came with a slice of pie, yum! Next up, Esther Hartsky was honored with the College of Health Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award. Her outstanding contributions as an ASL instructor and coordinator of the ASL Studies program have resulted in a topnotch ASL program in ComDis.
On a personal note, I am humbled to have received the College of Health Sciences Diversity Award for my work on the Wind River Reservation and with bilingual children across Wyoming. I also received the University of Wyoming Foundation Stewardship Award, for teaming with the Foundation and building relationship with our alumni and donors. It is an honor to be recognized for these efforts. Thank you everyone for these acknowledgments.
This fall, we will have our accreditation site visit from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology (CAA). As part of this, we invite you to attend our public meeting with the site visitors. The CAA
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seeks public comment during these meetings, and you can learn about the CAA standards for SLP graduate program at: https://caa.asha.org/reporting/ standards/. Our public meeting is scheduled on Monday, October 21st from 4:30-5:30. Please email comdis@uwyo. edu for details on the location or for a Zoom link. We’d love for you to share your perspective on the program with the CAA.
I am confident that this new school year will bring even more achievements and opportunities for growth. I am so proud of our program, and everything our faculty and staff do to support our mission. I am especially proud of our students and graduates — we are so fortunate to have so many inquisitive and talented minds entering the field! Thank you for your continued support of the Division of Communication Disorders and helping us meet our mission. Together, we are advancing the science behind practice, developing practice ready speech-language pathologists to serve the communication needs of individuals from all backgrounds, and elevating our work with diverse populations across the Equality State and beyond!
Warm regards,
Mark Guiberson Director, PhD CCC-SLP
Special thanks to all faculty and student contributors! The Masters of Science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at the University of Wyoming is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Email: comdis@uwyo.edu
Dr. Mark Guiberson, Director and Professor, UW Division of Communication Disorders
Mark Belcher, Marketing and Communication Specialist
Lyric River Memorial Scholarship
By Jessica Stugart
Lyric River Donaho was born on May 6, 2010, in Greenville, Mississippi. His parents, Rob and Jessica, and big brother, Brady, were thrilled with his arrival into the world. For four brief months, Lyric enjoyed the finer things in life, including playtime, bath-time, and dinner time. Jessica, Lyric’s mother, shares her story about losing Lyric and how her grieving process led her to establish the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship.
The day Lyric left us, September 20, 2010, remains etched in our hearts as a moment of profound loss. His absence cast a shadow over our lives, leaving us grappling with the unbearable weight of grief. I found myself stumbling through each day, clinging to memories of Lyric and the dreams of what could have been. My mental health suffered tremendously. I turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with the pain, and as a result, I lost everything. Eventually, I ran away from it all. In 2013, I left my son, Brady, with a relative and packed my van, heading North. My destination was Montana, but I only had enough money to make it to Cheyenne, Wyoming. In Cheyenne, I found an excellent job and a place to live. I sent for Brady to join me, and we began our life in Wyoming. We embraced everything Wyoming had to offer. People were friendly and willing to go out of their way to help anyone. Wyoming became our haven, a place where the beauty of snowfall brought joy to our hearts.
“My love for ASL made the decision easy; I wanted the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship to be in Communication Disorders where the ASL program is located.”
In 2015, I began my academic journey at Laramie
County Community College in Cheyenne. As a nontraditional student, I balanced full-time work and motherhood, applied for scholarships, persevered, and earned an associate degree in social science. I then transferred as a junior and a history major to the University of Wyoming.
I continued to struggle with my mental health but was no longer using substances to cope with the grief. A friend who had also lost a child suggested seeking help to process my grief over Lyric’s loss, a journey that had been unresolved for a decade. For over two years, I underwent therapy while working at the University of Wyoming Foundation (UWF) and pursuing my academic goals. With my therapist’s encouragement, I initiated discussions with fundraisers to establish a scholarship in Lyric’s memory. Despite financial constraints, I committed to contributing $50 to $100 monthly, aiming to assist one student per semester— a legacy ensuring that Lyric’s name lives on in helping others.
When I decided to start the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship, I was taking several classes, but my favorite was American Sign Language. I learned so much about Deaf culture, facial expressions, and of course, signing. It was the one class I didn’t feel overwhelmed in and actually enjoyed attending. I also knew I wanted the scholarship to be in the College of Health Sciences because most of Lyric’s aunts and uncles are in the medical field (nurses and physical therapists). My love for ASL made the decision easy; I wanted the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship to be in Communication Disorders where the ASL program is located.
Wyoming became more than just a home—it became the place where I found redemption and healing. It is here that I chose to honor Lyric’s life with the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship, and as testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of days.
SEAK LAB DEFINES SPEECH SCIENCE RESEARCH AT UW
By Hannah Young
While life in Wyoming moves at its own pace, with a laid-back charm that encourages you to sit back and enjoy its simplicity, since moving here, Dr. Zoe Kriegel has wasted no time in finding ways to positively contribute to the Division of Communication Disorders at the University of Wyoming and the communities she serves. Dr. Kriegel accepted her current position of Assistant Professor in the Fall of 2022 after completing her master’s and Ph.D. degrees at Bowling Green State University. While in school, Dr. Kriegel developed an interest in the relationship between anatomy, physiology, acoustics of speech, and resulting communication disorders. Specifically, she became intrigued by acquired neurological disorders and how they impact speech and communication. This led Dr. Kriegel to begin studying the speech movements for individuals with and without Parkinson disease, with a goal of understanding how speech language pathologists might capture speech and voice changes in assessment to inform client-centered treatment decisions for this population.
Along with her student research assistants in the Speech Electromyography, Acoustics, and Kinematics (SEAK) Lab, Dr. Kriegel is currently working on a multitude of meaningful projects aligned with this goal. One current study aims to examine breakdowns in speech movements and facial muscle contractions during quick naming tasks due to divided attention. The data collected from this study will allow researchers to describe the reasons behind hesitations in speech for some individuals with Parkinson disease. Additionally, Dr. Kriegel’s lab is working on a project which involves tracking changes in speech for one individual with a rare and newly defined acquired disorder, Primary Progressive
Apraxia of Speech (PPAOS). The findings from this study will support earlier and more accurate diagnosis of PPAOS and will allow clinicians to provide more detailed counseling about expected rate of speech impairment progression.
This project has also contributed to student learning. Undergraduate research assistant, Viyaleta Davydzenka, shared that thanks to the support, encouragement, and education provided by Dr. Kriegel, she has deepened her understanding of what apraxia is and the features of this specific disorder. Allison Gregory, another undergraduate research assistant, stated, “Working in the SEAK lab has given me the chance to learn about different communication disorders and research methods, and Dr. Kriegel has been wonderful to work with.
In the short time since becoming a “Wyomingite”, Dr. Kriegel has played an integral role in providing community and support for individuals living in this state with Parkinson disease. Dr. Kriegel is grateful for the connections she has made within this community which have allowed her to understand some of the needs of individuals living with Parkinson disease, specifically during periods of hospitalization. In response to those needs, Dr. Kriegel has partnered with the Wyoming Center on Aging, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Parkinson Association of the Rockies to further enhance healthcare for individuals
in Wyoming living with Parkinson disease. This partnership has resulted in educational events for individuals with Parkinson disease, Care Partners, and healthcare professionals centered on best practices during hospitalization for individuals with Parkinson disease.
Dr. Kriegel shared, “It is my hope that these events and others in the future will continue supporting our critical, highquality healthcare in rural healthcare settings across Wyoming.”
Dr. Kriegel’s work has been presented at conferences at the state, national, and international levels. Her initial work at the University of Wyoming has been supported by the National Institutes of Health Faculty Loan Repayment Program, which aims to support health professionals in pursuing high-quality research careers by offsetting the costs accrued through higher education. When asked about her experience working for the University of Wyoming thus far, Dr. Kriegel stated, “The University of Wyoming is a beacon of research and healthcare advancement, and I’m glad to play a part in that work.” The division looks forward to continuing to support Dr. Kriegel’s work and to witnessing the impact she will have on students, community members, and the healthcare landscape within the state of Wyoming and beyond. If you are interested in participating in ongoing or future research in the SEAK lab, please email zkriegel@uwyo.edu
“THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING IS A BEACON OF RESEARCH AND HEALTH CARE ADVANCEMENT, AND I’M GLAD TO PLAY A PART IN THAT WORK.”
The ASL Certificate — Teaching Students about the Deaf Community
By Esther Hartsky and Amy Peterson
Did you know that the University of Wyoming and the Division of Communication Disorders has a studies certificate for American Sign Language (ASL)? This new program benefits the hearing and Deaf communities in Wyoming by increasing cultural awareness and the number of people in our rural state who practice sign language. Students who want to complete the studies certificate take ASL 1, ASL 2, ASL 3, Deaf Studies, and act as a teaching assistant (TA) for ASL courses prior to earning their certificate.
One of the biggest benefits of the ASL Certificate program is the opportunity to learn more about Deafness and Deaf culture and to increase acceptance of the culture for hearing people in Wyoming. After successfully completing ASL 1 & ASL 2 and validating their basic foundation of the language, students get to learn more in-depth about the culture and history of the Deaf community. Mikayla Smith, a TA in Spring 2024, shared that she loved learning more about poetry and art of Deaf culture because it made her feel more connected to the community.
Esther Hartsky, the ASL Studies Certificate Coordinator, shared that this certificate has added to the Division of Communication Disorders and the College of Health Sciences by giving students “a better understanding of a marginalized and often isolated minority, hopefully helping them to create immediate connections with future clients. It also attracts students from all over campus, throughout the state, and from other states which increases diversity in the college.” Students from any major can learn to connect and welcome Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) people into their workspace by teaching students how to act as responsible allies for the Deaf community. ASL has long been recognized as part of Humanities and Foreign Language, a content area where all undergraduate students have required course credits
before graduating from UW.
Mikayla shared her enthusiasm for the ASL Studies Certificate, emphasizing how important this steppingstone is for a broader understanding of Deaf culture. Mikayla recalled learning more about Cochlear Implants and the perspectives of speech-language pathologists who work with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Mikayla felt that the requirement for ASL 1 & 2 that is a part of the undergraduate coursework in Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences is important, but that she learned more about her role as a future SLP by continuing in the studies certificate and enjoyed sharing her signing abilities through running labs for students and offering office hours. Mikayla’s favorite part about the program is that it’s an attainable certificate that has added significantly to her undergraduate educational experience.
Ms. Hartsky also emphasized the future career opportunities for students who graduate with the certificate saying “Well, first, it looks good on a resume! But students who graduate with a certificate also have a foundation of basic ASL, Deaf culture, and history.” Those with a certificate can also pursue a degree as a teacher of the Deaf or could eventually teach ASL, work as a counselor for those who are Deaf, or could find an interpreter program that could further their educational and professional opportunities.
Esther Hartsky
THE ASHA CONFERENCE: BROADENING SLP STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES
By Isabella Mijares
This year, I attended the ASHA conference in Boston as a research presenter and got to experience what it’s like to have a poster session at a national conference. This research project was started in December 2022, and I loved seeing these final stages come together. Together with Dr. Guiberson and an undergraduate lab member, Kyle Moore, we got our information ready to analyze and present. Since I’ve been involved from the start, getting to share my project on Early Language and Literacy Strategy Tutorials for Parents via Digital Media was so rewarding.
Arriving in Boston, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of SLPs in attendance. The first day was spent exploring the convention center and attending various educational sessions. Getting to learn in such a supportive SLP and audiologist-centered environment was such a unique and positive experience, especially since we could cater the session to whatever topics
we were interested in. Some of my favorite sessions included ones about encouraging early language and play development in children 0-3 who use AAC and fostering bilingual children’s dynamic language use.
The next day, we presented our research poster during the afternoon session. This year, all participants were lumped in groups of similar topics, so we also got to talk to other students and professors about similar research. We were asked various questions and got to dive into why we think our research has a place in the field. Getting the opportunity to present also let us hear from multiple perspectives and look into how we can expand and improve our research.
Continuing this project with Dr. Guiberson for my graduate thesis, I am currently in the process of expanding our participant pool and analyzing the data sets. I look forward to (hopefully!) presenting this at the 2024 conference in Seattle and aim to keep contributing to the supportive and welcoming environment we found at ASHA.
Isabella (Izzy) Mijares (R), along with Kyle Moore present their research at ASHA conference in Boston, November 2023.
UWYO COMDIS FACULTY, STUDENT, AND ALUMNI AT THE 2023 WYOSHA CONVENTION AND THE ASHA CONVENTION
What it Means to Have CowgirL Grit!
By Mark Guiberson
The University of Wyoming’s Division of Communication Disorders named Jennie Price MS CCC-SLP as the 2023 distinguished alumna, embodying Cowgirl Grit through unwavering determination. From Rock Springs, Wyoming, Jennie’s trajectory shifted from dentistry to a Communication Disorders language course, igniting her true passion. In 1995, she earned her BS from UW and gained valuable experience in educational settings before obtaining an emergency SLP license in Oregon. Recognizing her calling, she pursued a master’s degree at Northern Arizona University in 2004. With a career spanning multiple
settings, including educational and outpatient, Jennie spent 26 years as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist, aiding children aged 5 to 21. Pursuing leadership, she secured an Administration License from Lewis and Clark College, becoming Director of Regional Programs and Related Services. Her adept supervision of a diverse team of 40 professionals showcased her drive to enhance communication services for those with disabilities. Jennie also teaches in Chemeketa College’s Speech Language Pathology Assistant program and served on the Oregon Board of Examiners for Speech, Language, and Audiology for nine years.
As a co-founder of Believe In
Yourself Speech, Language and Literacy, Ms. Price exemplifies dedication to exceptional therapy services, striving to bridge communication gaps in underserved schools and communities. Her journey, from a tentative freshman to an exceptional career, reflects resilience and the pursuit of her true calling. The University of Wyoming celebrates Jennie Price for her remarkable accomplishments and enduring impact on the field of communication disorders, epitomizing Cowgirl Grit.
Above: Jennie Price
Left: Division Director Mark Guiberson and Distinguished Alumna Jennie Price
FIRST-YEAR GRADUATE STUDENT CREATES 3D HUMAN LARYNX
By Hannah Young
Kimberly Quincy, a first-year graduate student from Willow, Alaska, was recently featured as a live-presenter at The University of Wyoming’s PokeBot V6.02 Event. PokeBot is an interdisciplinary event sponsored by the Make.IT Makerspace which showcases creative and innovative Pokes doing “the unexpected with technology.” As part of her work as a graduate assistant, Kimberly utilized an online software program to conceptualize and craft a manipulable 3D larynx.
This advanced model demonstrates the dynamic movement of vocal folds in response to the manipulation of other structures within the larynx. By offering a tangible representation of this movement, students learning about voice disorders can gain a clear visualization of the mechanisms at play, and actively engage in manipulating vocal fold movement, thereby enhancing their understanding of the physiological process.
When asked about her learning from this project, Kimberly stated, “Initially, I greatly lacked knowledge in the 3D world. However, every hurdle I faced throughout this project became an opportunity for learning. Ultimately, this project enriched my understanding of human anatomy and the mechanics of vocal fold movement.”
Kimberly’s faculty mentor, Dr. Kriegel, plans to develop an open educational resource based on this newly conceptualized model to benefit future students studying vocal anatomy and physiology.
NSSLHA Raises Money for Community Member Hearing Aids
By Mikayla Smith
The University of Wyoming’s National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a student organization for Speech Pathology Students. Throughout the semester members are able to grow as students and members of the community. Our members work throughout the semester to build relationships with professors and learn more about what the Division of Communication Disorders has to offer. NSSLHA organizes fun meetings and events, including a professor potluck, research night, and Q and A session with current graduate students. These meetings help our members learn more about the field and different opportunities. Our goal is to help undergraduate students
learn more about the field and how to be successful in the future.
In addition, NSSLHA is service oriented. This past year NSSLHA participated in the Big Event, a campus organized community service day. Our members went around town to help do yard work and other tasks for members of our community. NSSLHA also hosts fundraising events to help raise money for members in our community to buy a hearing aid or AAC device. This year, NSSLHA members clean up after multiple basketball games to get money from the university. They also sold candy grams in February for Valentine’s Day.
In March NSSLHA hosted a bake sale. With all these different events, NSSLHA was able to raise $1,000 to help a member of the community buy a hearing aid. Hearing can be very expensive but they are a necessity for people with hearing loss. The money NSSLHA raised went toward helping a community member get the hearing aids they needed.
Student members of the NSSLHA present a community member with $1000.00 donation to go towards the purchase of needed hearing aids.
Kimberly Quincy, a first-year graduate student, holds a 3D created model of a human larynx.
Faculty and Staff Awards
Hannah Young — Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award
Esther Hartsky — Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award
Esther Hartsky — College of Health Sciences 2024 Distinguished Teacher
Mark Guiberson — College of Health Sciences 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award
Mark Guiberson — University of Wyoming Foundation 2024 Stewardship Award
Amy Peterson — ASHA Advancing Academic and Research Careers Award
Amy Peterson — Honors College Outstanding Capstone Mentor of the Year
Amy Peterson — ASHA Leadership Development Program
Katelyn Kotlarek — University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences Honoree, Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence
Katelyn Kotlarek — University of Wyoming Presidential Scholarly Award for Early Career Faculty
Breanna Krueger — Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Admissions Summit
Scholarships
Maggie Moore received the Barbara Kahn Scholarship, a total of $1,000 was awarded.
Brynn Zwetzig, Autumn Popp, Rebecca Black, Brytnee Streeter, Isabella Mijares, Gabrielle Vincent and Holly Wilkerson received the College of Health Sciences Gordon S. & Charlott Myers Scholarships and Paul Stock Scholarships, a total of $16,000 was awarded.
Viyaleta, Davydzenka, Jacquline Gunter, Zoe Kautzman, Ashley Billings, Erin Kaplan, Ashley Yeager and Abby Hautala received the Lyric River Memorial Scholarship, a total of $10,153 was awarded.
Gabrielle Estavillo received the Dr. Thom and Terry Flamboe Graduate Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship, a total of $937.50 was awarded.
Willow Larson received the Yagi Scholarship, a total of $1,000 was awarded.
Kyle Moore, Alejandra Becerra, Aftyn Marchant, Audrey Earnest, Abby Thompson, Marisol Blazovich, Grace Fogelman, Emerson Beck, Sydney Solem, Rebecca Black, Abigail Casey, Allison Mollman, Kelsi Angelovich and Autumn Popp received the Steve Elliot Communication Disorders Scholarship, a total of $20,500 was awarded to these students.
Isabelle Mijares and Gracie Villalobos each received $2,500 scholarships from the University of Wyoming Foundation Stewardship Award and the Maggie & Dick Scarlett Excellence Fund.
Total University of Wyoming Scholarships Awarded: $48,590.50
Must Read Recent ComDis Publications
Kriegel, Z., & Whitfield, J. A. (2024).
Speaking demands: Concurrent visuomotor rotor pursuit tracking measures cognitive load for speech. Speech, Language and Hearing, 1-13.
Peterson, A. K. (2024). Across Time and Place: A Focused Review of Telepractice in ASHA Journals. Communication Disorders Quarterly, 15257401241229723.
Guiberson, M., & Ferris, K. (2023). Speech-Language Pathologists’ Preparation, Practices, and Perspectives on Serving Indigenous Families and Children. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 32(6), 2858-2870.
Kinter, S., Kotlarek, K., Meehan, A., & Heike, C. (2024). Characterizing speech phenotype in individuals with craniofacial microsomia: A scoping review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 33(1): 485–504.
Krueger, B. I., & Storkel, H. L. (2023). The impact of age on the treatment of late-acquired sounds in children with speech sound disorders. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics, 37(9), 783–801. https://doi.org/10.1080/02699206.2022. 2093130
College of Health Sciences Faculty Research Grant
Breanna Krueger ($958)
College of Health Sciences Student Research Travel Awards
Amy Grant ($230)
Kelsi Angelovich ($230)
Viyaleta Davydzenka ($230)
Amanda Beier ($230)
Grace Villalobos ($230)
Mikayla Smith ($230)
Donors: 23-24 (July–June FY24)
We’d like to thank and acknowledge donors for a very successful year!
Robert S. Seville Diane M. Seville, Phillip W. Harlan, Nancy A. Harlan, Jessica L. Stugart, Justin L. Stugart, Mark M. Guiberson, Amy K. Peterson, Breanna I. Krueger, Katelyn J. Kotlarek, Jon Cabrera, Michelle L. Hilaire, Teresa J. Garcia, Mark G. Garcia, Teresa J. Garcia, Mark G. Garcia, Zoe Kriegel, Emily Peterson, Jay P. Wuensch, William Luke Hodges, Ellie Candler, Suweksha Shrestha, Gregory T. Pratz, Doug Petersen, Jessica Baker, Rainer Weeks, Brady Epps, Robert T. Rimac, Meredith A. Kelley, Blade Hodges, Julianne Cabrera, Linda Ziegenhorn, Kristin A. Morrison, David A. Peterson, Matthew E. Hatton, Simalee C. SmithStubblefield, Leah M. Horst, Sahala C. Shoemaker, Kathleen S. Peterson, Claoma T. Woodall, Mary A. Hardin-Jones, Nicholas Kautzman, Frank Guiberson, Susan Guiberson, Barbara L. Hency, Harold D. Hency, Dick Scarlett III, Maggie Scarlett, Gladys E. Larson, J. K. Costello, III, Pauline F. Costello, Yagi Speech LLC, Marisa C. Yagi, Charles J. Butcher, Donna L. Butcher
Graduate Assistantships
The division received 6 state funded Graduate Assistantships (GA) for the incoming 2024 graduate cohort. The recipients are Autumn Popp, Kyle Moore, Rebecca Black, Sydney Solem, Maggie Moore and Alexxis Motisi. In addition, the Wyoming Institute for Disability (WIND) funded on of our incoming graduate students with a GA position through the Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) program. GA positions provide approximately $26,439 (each) of support counting tuition discounts, fees, and monthly stipends.
Giving to the UW Division of Communication Disorders
Your financial support of the University of Wyoming’s Division of Communication Disorders ensures our students have access to scholarships, travel to and from conferences and the ability to purchase needed supplies for research projects related to their program of study. If you would like to make a gift to the Division, you can visit https://www.givecampus.com/ campaigns/35349/donations/new or scan our QR code!
We deeply appreciate your gifts to the Division and you, for helping our students succeed!
DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
VISION & MISSION
Vision: Our vision is to be a program of excellence with cutting edge research, exceptional teaching and learning, and state-of the art clinical programs.
Mission: Our mission is to advance the science behind practice, develop practice-ready speech-language pathologists to serve the communication needs of individuals from all backgrounds.
Objective 1: Increase the competitiveness of external funding applications to support the Division’s vision and mission.
Objective 2: Deliver innovative learning experiences by implementing evidence-based teaching strategies that will prepare speech-language pathologists for adaptation in the changing workforce.
Objective 3: Enhance Student Success in Division programs.
Objective 4: Engage with and Serve the State of Wyoming.
