Shapiro Wins Oliver Max Gardner Award!
Each year, universities in the UNC system can forward a nominee for the Oliver Max Gardner Award (OMG). The OMG is awarded to the faculty nominee who has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race. This year’s WCU OMG winner is our own Dr. David Shapiro, the Madison Distinguished Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at WCU.
David’s nomination materials describe a strong record of expressive scholarship (75 published works, 200 professional presentations, and over 1 million dollars in grant funding), and highlight his international involvement in stuttering research and clinical service across seven continents. To quote the lead nomination letter “David’s international efforts have created an incredible web of interconnectivity that has benefited students, international therapists, and, most importantly, individuals who stutter and their families.”
We are so proud of David!
Botswana
Over a year ago, Dr. Amy Rose and Ms. Trish Davis began planning for a collaborative teaching/service project in Botswana, Africa. Fall discussions/meetings with government representatives led to a summer 2016 trip with 10 WCU students (eight SLP MS students). While in Botswana, Rose, Davis, and CSD students provided consultations in the country’s national resource center in Gaborone and offered direct services in regional schools and hospitals. When not busy in clinics or learning elsewhere, the WCU Botswana team enjoyed a once in a lifetime safari (see photo)! Dr. Rose and Ms. Davis also took advantage of the visit to speak with local university faculty about future collaborative opportunities.
When asked to describe the African adventure, Cady Drummonds (rising 2nd year CSD graduate student) used one word- “inspiring.” Cady shared that “we learned to think on our feet” in clinical situations and “truly enjoyed interacting with the people of Botswana.” Korie Bennett (also a 2nd year CSD graduate student) summed up the opportunity with, “My experience was eye-opening. I never thought I would be able to work with populations so different from those I’d seen in the USA. I learned so much.”
Student Scholarships
The 2012-13 year saw two new scholarship funds established in CSD. First, the David A. and Kay Slattery Shapiro Scholarship for Specialists in Fluency Disorders, was initiated during the 2012-13 year. Dr. David Shapiro states that "the purpose of the scholarship is to support graduate students with an interest in fluency disorders and a commitment to serving others." The second scholarship recognizes the career of Dr. Ruby Drew, a long-time and currently retired WCU CSD faculty member. Dr. Drew taught courses in adult language disorders and was known for her instructional expertise. The Ruby Drew scholarship, once fully funded, will be awarded to a graduate student in CSD.
If you are interested in donating to either or both of these scholarship efforts, please contact WCU's development office – developmentandalumni@wcu.edu.
More Interesting News
Mrs. Linda Bowers has continued her roles as WCU CSD continuing education director and program planner for NCSLHA conference speakers. Thanks for all you do Linda!
Dr. Georgia Hambrecht presented a poster session at ASHA and has a publication coming out with Dr.Ogletree, several program friends from the Iverson Riddle Developmental Center, and two former students, Abby Guenigsman Quass and Claire Wofford. The paper will appear in a special 2016 AAC issue of the Journal of Physical and Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Hambrecht also served as a reviewer for WCU’s Geology Program and mentored undergraduate student Leah Bush with a research project studying ESL adults and their use and understanding of stress in heteronyms.
Dr. Leigh Odom continues with thesis direction for graduate student Chandler Barnes and is conducting two research projects with undergraduate students (Sarah Cox and Rachel Cox). Dr. Odom co-authored an article from Claire Wofford’s thesis last year that has been accepted for publication in the National Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association journal. Leigh also has applied to be a Council on Academic Accreditation site visitor.
Dr. Bill Ogletree has a publication coming out this spring in the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities describing changes to guidelines for communication services for persons with severe disabilities. This update is co-authored with members of the National Joint Committee for the Communication Needs of Persons with Severe Disabilities– a group Dr. Ogletree continues to chair. Dr. Ogletree also just learned of the acceptance of a paper on interprofessional practice in the American Journal of Speech Language Pathology. Finally, Bill is being featured as a speaker in an upcoming ASHA “e” conference event on literacy and severe disabilities. Look for conference information from ASHA in the next few weeks.
Ms. Emory Prescott continues her work for CSD providing instructional and clinical support in the areas of adult speech and language disorders. Emory is in her final year of doctoral studies.
Dr. Johanna Price continues her work with Literacy camp and has initiated a research project associated with her new grant (see separate story). Dr. Price has a paper in early publication with the Speech, Language, Hearing Services in the Schools, a top tier ASHA journal. She also presented at ASHA with graduate students Virginia Weaver and Emily Lacy.
Dr. Tracie Rice worked with Dr. Elizabeth Wark to realign WCU Speech and Hearing Clinic fee schedules and billing practices. She also has provided significant program support with administrative tasks as the
Departmental office has been in transition (searching for a new full-time secretary). Finally, Dr. Rice continues several leadership roles with the North Carolina Speech Language Hearing Association.
Dr. David Shapiro saw three papers published on the International Stuttering Association conference site this fall. One of these contributions was co-authored by CSD graduate student Tessa Byrd. In October 2015, he also coordinated Session 6 (Onset, Recovery, Persistence, and Assessment) at the 2 nd International Research Conference on Stuttering in Rome, Italy. Dr. Shapiro is awaiting the publication of a paper in the Proceedings of the International Fluency Association’s 8 th World Congress, and he just received print copy of an article in Specialusis Ugdymas, a Lithuanian Special Education Journal. Finally, David presented at the North Carolina Speech Language and Hearing Association’s fall meeting and made “e” presentations in the Czech Republic and in Lebanon.
Mrs. Laura Trivette continues to teach CSD 683 and coordinate clinical opportunities in Swain County. When asked for a tidbit for the CommuniCat she replied – “I have been hammering it out in Swain.”
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