Outreach News (2006)

 

Spring 07 Tuition and Registration

Registration for Spring Semester is due soon. Starting likely in Summer Semester you will register online straight through the regular registration system - YAHOO for Brynne!!! But, for next semester Brynne will register each of you and so you will need to send your tuition to her. The amount is $1863.86.

Here is the registration breakdown:
COMD 6100 Clinic - 4 credits (unless you'll be doing some adult hrs in another setting and then it will be COMD 6100 - 3 credits and COMD 6300 - 1 credit)
COMD 6370 - Educational Audiiology - 3 credits
COMD 6900 - Special Clinic Problems - 1 credit

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding your classes and please send your tuition to:
Brynne Davies
1000 Old Main Hill
COMD-DE, Utah State Univ
Logan, UT 84322-1000.

Also, please let Brynne know if your tuition will be covered through financial aid or scholarships and give her the specific name of the support.

The university deadlines for registration are as follows:
December 12, 2006 (W) Tuition and Fee Payment Due (Mail)
December 19, 2006 (T) Tuition and Fee Payment Due (Online/In Person)
December 19, 2006 (T) Classes may be purged at 5pm, if there is a balance due! - Students owing more than $250 will be purged. Registration holds for balance of $50 or more will be placed after 3rd week of semester. Activity cards will be invalidated for balance of $5 or more at end of first week.
December 21-22, 2006 (R-F) Modified Priority Registration
December 23, 2006 (Sa) Open Registration Continues Payment Due Daily

 

Spring Semester 07

Here are the dates for the Educ. Audiology course:
COMD 6370, Educational Audiology
3 credits
James C. Blair (instructor)
6-9pm, beginning 1/10 - end 3/21
meet weekly (Wednesdays) (no class on 3/14).
Some material will be given on cd and dvd for individual work.

 

Spring 07 and Summer 07 Class Info

I've secured the dates for summer semester and we're working on the specifics for next semester. Here's what we have so far...

Spring:
Educational Audiology - taught the same way as the voice class this semester (rather than weekends in groups). Dates to be determined but it will be one night a week.
Special Clinic Problems
Clinic

Summer:
Classes will run on the following weeks: June 11 - 15, 25 - 29, July 9 - 13, 16 - 20, 30 - Aug 3
Summer Seminars (optional but you're invited): June 18 - 22.
I'll also post this in the COMD 5000 announcements.

From Krista Melani

Could you please let my students know that all the required readings for ComD 6850 are now available on course reserve. The password to access them is "mel6850" I know I will not see them until Monday, June 26 but I wanted them to know their materials are ready now. I will also leave a blue binder, containing a hard copy of the required readings for this course (with you?) so that any student can BORROW it, make copies for themselves, and return it just incase they have difficulties printing the materials on course reserve. Thanks! Krista

 

Neuro Class

Just a reminder that the Neuro class will meet for class during week 1 from 4:30 - 6:00 toward the end of each day's summer seminar.

 

25 Hours of Observation

When you come to the orientation meeting please bring written and signed written verification that you have completed your 25 hours of observation (for ASHA). I may have told you this before but I'll repeat it just in case.

The 25 observation hours need to be documented with a written summary or log of the hours you earned and just a few words about what you observed in each observation. Then, the form needs to have the signature(s) of the person/people you observed or who supevised your observations . THE PEOPLE WHO YOU OBSERVED OR WHO SUPERVISED YOUR OBSERVATIONS MUST HAVE THEIR ASHA-CCC IN ORDER FOR THE HOURS TO BE COUNTED.

For the students who graduated from USU's program, we already have the summary cards on file for you so you'll be able to get them when you get here. That's all you will need.

Example:

Date:	Observation:	# hrs.
1/1/06	artic rx, lang eval	2.0
1/5/06	fluency rx - preschool	1.5
2/4/06	lang rx (small group)	1.5
etc.	etc.	etc.
I verify that the person listed above completed the 25 hours of observation as listed. Signature: ______________________ ASHA #: ________________________

Current Transcript

When you come to the orientation meeting please be sure to bring updated, current transcripts that include ALL of your undergraduate coursework and show your degree(s) and the date(s) the degree(s) was/were earned. This is very important. Although we have transcripts for all of you in your graduate school applications, we need CURRENT ones so the ones we have won't work. The transcripts do not have to be official ones sent from the universities. You can just print unofficial ones as long as they are accurate and current. Thanks.

 

Tentative Tuition

Note: The tuition beginning Summer 07 is strictly an ESTIMATE - hopefully high!

Summer 06
Credits 16
Tuition & Fees $2,839

Fall 06 (tentative)
Credits 8
Tuition & Fees $1,863

Spring 07 (tentative)
Credits 8
Tuition & Fees $1,863

Summer 07 (tentative)
Credits 14
Tuition & Fees $3,600

Fall 07 (tentative)
Credits 8
Tuition & Fees $2,300

Spring 08 (tentative)
Credits 8
Tuition & Fees $2,300

Summer 08 (tentative)
Credits 8
Tuition & Fees $3,200.00

 

Summer Semester Reminder

The program will begin Friday, June 9 with an orientation meeting that will begin at 2:30 and go to about 4:00 or 4:30. This is a very important meeting and you all must be in attendance. No exceptions! I personally don't like to be the tough guy and make such mandates but in this program I must do so. I know you all have "lives" and we'll try to respect that, but our job is to provide you with an excellent graduate education and so we will demand your full participation and enthusiasm. If that won't be possible we ask you to make that decision right now and decline the acceptance that was offered to you. We have a few potential students that make that choice each year and we will certainly understand if you choose to do so. This is a demanding program (as is any top quality graduate school program) and we expect all students to be up and running full speed and not dragging or complaining or doing the least they can to get by. Take your undergraduate program and multiply it by three or four and that will likely give you an idea of what to expect in graduate school. We require your full dedication and effort and you will be weary but well-prepared when you finish this program. If that won't be possible, please don't even start.

Following the orientation meeting, classes will then be held during the weeks of June 12, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 31. Classes will begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at about 5:00 or perhaps a little later. During the week of June 12 you will actually be attending parts of our Summer Seminars (workshops for practicing SLPs) where you'll see and hear some of the TOP professionals in our field from around the country. I'll have a specific schedule for you soon. I STRONGLY recommend that you don't try to commute back and forth each day. I'll give you some information about apartments soon as well. The "off" weeks between the "on" weeks will be pretty busy as well so you will need to dedicate a significant amount of time during those "off" weeks to your education.

 

Reminders: Bring Following Items to Orientation Meeting

• Proof of Personal Liability Insurance
  USU provides students registered in clinic practicum with some liability coverage at no charge. It is the opinion of the department that additional liability coverage is necessary for students enrolled in clinical practicum. The Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education therefore requires that students have proof of some type of additional malpractice liability insurance while enrolled in clinical practicum. One source for inexpensive student liability insurance (about $20 per year) is HPSO. The website for HPSO is: http://www.hpso.com/students/studentindex.php3 Proof of personal liability insurance must be submitted on the first day of classes in Summer 06.
• Proof of Personal Health Insurance
  The various clinical settings you will be in as you acquire clinical clock hours have different inherent risks. Most of the settings have no documented policies regarding coverage of students in the case of an accident. For that reason, if you are not covered by your school district's health insurance program, you are required to carry your own health insurance during all semesters you are participating in any type of clinical experience. Proof of personal health insurance must be submitted on the first day of classes in Summer 06. If you have health insurance through your school district MAKE SURE it will cover you in other clinic settings where you will be gaining some of your other clinical experiences (hospitals, nursing homes,etc.)
• Proof of Immunizations
  To protect the health of clients/patients, students, faculty, and staff in all clinical assignments and internship experiences, you will be required to provide the following documentation when you arrive at the beginning of Summer 06 Semester:
  1. Proof of two MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccinations (personal or school records) OR blood test results of immunity to rubella and rubeola.
  2. Proof of an annual TB (tuberculosis) skin test placed and read within the current calendar year. IF A SKIN TEST IS POSITIVE, a copy of a chest x-ray report done within the past two years must be provided. TB testing must be completed annually while a student is involved in the provision of clinical services.
  3. If you have not had or are unsure if you have had chicken pox, blood test results of immunity or proof of immunization to chicken pox must be provided.
  4. Tetanus immunization within the past 10 years.
  5. Hepatitis B series (three shots over a six-month period) is not required but is STRONGLY recommended, particularly if you intend to work in preschool or health care facilities.
  If you are pregnant or think you may become pregnant soon please check with your physician before getting any of these immunizations!
• Background Check
  When you begin graduate school this summer you will apply and become accepted into the College of Education's Teacher Education Program. This really just requires filling out a form in the orientation meeting and getting a background check through the Utah State Office of Education (USOE). Even though some of you may have already completed a background check for your school district you will have to complete another one through the USOE. The reason, although I do not agree, is that the USOE does a more thorough check nationwide, whereas the school districts evidently only search in Utah. I have appealed this requirement because it makes no sense to me, but, I have not been successful. The cost will be $69.00. Plan to bring that amount with you for this purpose to the orientation meeting.

Updated Class Schedule

Summer 1 - Year 1
COMD 6850 Phonology/Artic Update (3 credits)
COMD 6850 Applic in Child Language - Birth - Five (3 credits)
COMD 6900 Tech in Distance Ed (1 credit)
COMD 6850 Lang Dx/Rx:Adolescent (3 credits)
COMD 6130 Neurologic Disorders (4 credits)
COMD 6850 SLP in Education (2 credits)
Total: 16 credits

Fall - Year 1
COMD 6100 Clinic (4 credits)
COMD 6810 Disorders of Phonation (3 credits)
COMD 6900 Special Clinic Problems (1 credit)
Total: 8 credits

Spring - Year 1
COMD 6100 Clinic (3 credits)
COMD 6370 Educ Aud (3 credits)
COMD 6900 Special Clinic Problems (1 credit)
COMD 6300 Clinic Externship (1 credit)
Total: 8 credits

Summer 2 - Year 2
COMD 6120 Motor Disorders/Dysphagia (Adult) (4 credits)
COMD 6030 Fluency (3 credits)
COMD 6220 Severe Comm Impairments (3 credits)
COMD 6040 Orofacial Anomalies (3 credits)
Total: 13 credits

Fall - Year 2
COMD 6100 Clinic (3 credits)
COMD 6230 Research (3 credits)
COMD 6900 Special Clinic Problems (1 credit)
COMD 6300 Clinic Externship (1 credit)
Total: 8 credits

Spring - Year 2
COMD 6900 Plan C Defense (or spring) (1 credit)
COMD 6100 Clinic (2 credits)
COMD 6900 Special Clinic Problems (1 credit)
COMD 6300 Clinic Externship (2 credits)
Total: 6 credits

Summer 3 - Year 2
COMD 6140 Pediatric Motor/Dysphagia (3 credits) COMD 6210 Bilingual/Bidialectal (2 credits) COMD 6050 Pro Practice (1 credit) COMD 6300 Clinic (if needed) (2 credits) Total: 8 credits

Using the USU Library System From Home

You will most certainly need to access articles and do research through the library system as you go through graduate school. I would like you to complete a training experience so you'll know how to do so. Go through the Library Research training module on the homepage and then complete the two library assignments posted in the Assignments. Each is worth 50 points.

 

WebCT Email

We'll now make the big but simple switch to using WebCT email.

• From the homepage click on "Email" and select who you want to receive your email by clicking on the "Browse" button and clicking on the name of the person to receive your email.
• To send to the whole group click "Browse", hold down your Ctrl or Shift or maybe Alt key and hold your left mouse button down as you drag down through all the names. All the names should be highlighted.
• To select only certain names to receive your email you hold down your Ctrl or Shift or maybe Alt key and click on the specific names of those to receive your email.

Each computer may require different keys (Alt or Ctrl or Shift) to accomlish these tasks so just experiment a bit. Please send me an email (through WebCT) so I know you're a pro. Thanks.

 

Back Again

I know that several of you have been involved in graduation during the last couple of weeks. Congratulations to you. As we get closer to the start of our outreach program I want to make sure we're all communicating effectively via internet. During the past few weeks there have been some problems getting the updated "refreshed" version of these daily announcements. For that reason, I'm going to make a switch, possibly temporary depending on how successful it is, from this Daily Announcements page to the "Announcements and Discussions" link on the WebCT homepage. So, please check that link DAILY. I'll leave these Daily Announcements here so you can refer to the information I've already posted, but future announcements will be posted on the "Announcements and Discussions" link. Thanks.

 

More Housing Info

Please check out this link for other housing options... http://www.utahcollegehousing.com/USU/&cat

 

Computers

Students can go to helpdesk.usu.edu and then click on the 2006 Computer Quantity Discount Purchase line, it will redirect them to Dell, Scroll down to Click on Personal Purchases, It will redirect you to another page, Click on the 2nd line that reads Recommended System. Systems are discounted anywhere from $500-900.

 

Position

Rebecca Garda in Jordan School District (great place) contacted me today about an opening they have for an SLP next year. Please contact her directly if you're interested. Her phone number is 801-567-8372.

 

Message from Registration

Dear COMD Students,

This email is to let you all know that I have not been ignoring your phone calls and messages. There has been a medical issue that has come up and I have not been in the office for the past couple of days. I will also be out for the rest of the week and hopefully returning next Monday the 8th.

We are running a little behind with getting this program ready for summer semester. We do not have numbers assigned to the classes yet that is why you are not registered. I cannot put your tuition out on Access until you are registered for your classes. You probably will not be registered for your classes until the end of next week at the earliest.

You WILL NOT lose your classes or your place in this program. The delay is something on our end not yours. Please if you have questions email me. I will be checking my email from home while I am out. I am able to respond to email much faster than phone messages.

It would be much easier for me if you are planning on paying online with an e-check to just mail me (address below) your tuition payment. If you are planning on paying with a credit card please let me know and I will get your tuition put on the system after you are registered. Remember USU only takes MasterCard and Discover and will charge you an additional 2% fee. (Which with your tuition amount that will be over $50.)

Again, please email me if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,
Heather Swenson
Utah State University
Continuing Education
5035 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-5035
Desk--(435) 797-3218
Fax--(435) 797-4004

 

Tuition Payment

Some of you are having difficulty contacting Heather to pay your tuition. I've checked with her office to see when she is available. She's working with other things and will get to our tuition as soon as possible. Please continue to try to contact her. You won't be penalized if your tuition is late because of Continuing Education's temporary delay.

 

Scholarship Info

The Job Enhancement Program (scholarship) is available through the Utah State Office of Education. There are specific criteria that you must be aware of. Be aware that preference is given to students working in rural areas of Utah. You must have signed a contract with a district prior to applying for this scholarship. For more information to go this website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/PEJEP/advancment.htm

 

Current Outreach Students and Districts

These people have given permission to be contacted regarding their school districts:

First	Last	e-mail	District
Katie	Bailey	klbailey@weber.k12.ut.us	Weber
Nicole	Bailey	nicsmith@cc.usu.edu	Logan
Jalizabeth	Brown	jalizabeth.brown@nebo.edu	Nebo
Sarah	Cox	scox@weber.k12.ut.us	Weber
Stephnie	Davis	stephnieferrell@mail.weber.edu or stephdavis@cc.usu.edu	Ogden
Carrie	Grant	carrie_jane3@yahoo.com	Alpine
Corey	Hagerman	chagerman@m.tooele.k12.ut.us	Tooele
Febee	Icard	ficard@dsdmail.net	Davis
Lori	McCabe	lori@chrisandlori.com	Weber
Marci	Mitchell	marci.mitchell@mail.ssummit.k12.ut.us	South Summit
W. Andrew	Owens	willandowens@msn.com	Davis
Wendy	Parker	wendyjop@cc.usu.edu	Jordan
Angie	Peterson	allpeterson@networld.com	Davis
Virginia	Reist	vreist@dsdmail.net	Davis
Jason	Udy	JasonU@cc.usu.edu	Box Elder

 

Location of Classes

All classes will be located in the COMD-DE (Lillywhite) Building. Parking is available through USU Parking Services OR you may wish to park off campus and walk or bus to your classes. Logan and USU have a fine shuttle bus system. For more details check out the LTD website.

 

Textbooks for Summer

You can order textbooks through the USU Bookstore through "Express-A-Book" by calling 435-797-1666 or by clicking here to go online to the USU Bookstore or by ordering through the many online bookstores.

Textbooks for Summer 06

For COMD 6900: SLP in Education
To Be Announced Soon. ...

For COMD 6900: Technology in SLP No Text

For COMD 6020: Adolescent and School Age-Language
1. Stone, C.A., Silliman, E.R., Ehren, B.J., & Apel, K. (Eds.). (2004). Handbook of language and literacy. NewYork: Guilford Press.

For COMD 6130: Neuropathologies of Speech
Brookshire Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders (6th Ed)
Hegde A Coursebook on aphasia (3rd ed)

For COMD 6850: Applications in Early Language Development
1. Paul, Rhea. (2001). Language disorders from infancy through adolescence: Assessment and intervention. (2nd ed.).St Louis: Mosby.
2. James, S.L. (1990). Normal Language Acquisition. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

For COMD 6900: Articulation & Phonology Update: For the artic/phonology update:
Text (Required): Peña-Brooks, A & Hegde, M.N. (2000). Assessment and Treatment of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children. Pro Ed, Inc. ISBN: 0-89079-846-x
Text (Optional): Secord, W. (1981). Eliciting Sounds – Techniques for Clinicians. Psychological Corporation. ISBN: 015-8107-535-WS215
Text: (Required): Clinical Phonetics by Lawrence Shriberg and Raymond Kent, latest edition

 

1st Assignment

Almost everyone has completed the first Technology class assignment! Good Job! Another one will be coming soon.

 

Summer Housing

I asked the current outreach students for suggestions for apartments in Logan. Several have recommended the Edgehill Apartments. The prices were low and they are right below the university hill (close). If you want more information here's the webpage: http://www.edgehillapartments.com/
I'll add more info as I get it.

 

Computers

USU will be having their big computer bid around May. This allows students and faculty members to order customized computers at a discounted rate. I believe that Gary Egbert will be heading this. Good information for others that might be interested.

 

Photos

Email me some photos if you'd like and I'll add them to the Picture Database. Email them as small files if possible.

 

Summer Housing

I'm working on getting a list of possible leads for summer apartments. I'll post them soon. You are responsible for making your own arrangements. I've added a new discussion board item of "Where To Live" that you may want to read and add to if you have suggestions of good places to live or have questions for others who already live here and possibly would like a roommate.

 

Summer Schedule & Tuition

Greetings Everyone!

Brynne (our staff assistant working with Outreach) will register you for the classes. Tuition is $2839.00. Tuition is due through mail (U.S. mail) no later than April 24 or online or in person no later than May 1. Please send your payment in one sum to Heather Swenson at:

Heather Swenson
5035 University Hill
USU
Logan, UT 84322-5035

If you'd like to pay online or in person please call Heather at 435-797-3218. Thanks!

 

1st Week of Summer Classes

During the first week of classes you will be attending our professional continuing education conference (Summer Seminars) and completing class assignments from material presented in those workshops. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to get "warmed up" to the outreach classes while enjoying the cutting edge of information in our profession. Here are the classes:

Monday, June 12, 2006
Word Study: A Multiple Linguistic Approach to Literacy Instruction
Presenter: Kenn Apel

Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Social Thinking Across The Home and School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition.
Presenter: Michelle Winner

Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Assessment and Treatment of Cleft Palate Related Speech Disorders
Presenter: Eileen Marrinan, MS, CCC, MPH

Thursday, June 15, 2006
Assessment and Intervention of Children’s Narratives
Presenter: Ron & Sandi Gillam

Friday, June 16, 2006
Evidence-Based Practices in Child Language Intervention
Presenter: Ron & Sandi Gillam

 

Address

Please email your current mailing address to Katie in our front office at katie.langston@usu.edu

 

Shopping

If you are still "shopping" and interviewing for the perfect school district, you may want to visit with some of the current outreach students in the districts of interest to you to get their input. I'll get their permission to send you their names and email addresses and then you can contact them. You should be a careful "shopper" and make a list of questions and interests of your own. You may want to email our outreach clinic coordinator, Chad Bingham (csbingham@cc.usu.edu) if you want to know what clinic-related questions to ask. You are in a position where you can be somewhat choosy so you should make a list of your wants and needs and be sure your interests will be met by the district of your choosing.