Supporting the Class of 2027 Students from April 15 through Enrollment (Week 1)
For graduate programs in speech-language pathology, April 15, the national deadline for acceptance of offers, marks a shift in focus from student recruitment to retention. While a program’s waitlist may remain active until the first day of their classes in the graduate program, the composition of the Class of 2027 is now largely known. Efforts may now turn to…
Read MoreStrengthening Graduate Admissions Through Committee Training
As graduate speech-language pathology programs continue to move toward more holistic admissions practices, the process of reviewing applications has become increasingly complex. Today’s admissions decisions are rarely based on GPA alone. Instead, committees are asked to consider academic trends, personal statements, professional experiences, leadership, research, and community engagement. While this broader approach benefits applicants and programs alike,…
Read MoreRubric Tips and Tools
Graduate speech-language pathology and audiology programs are increasingly using holistic approaches to evaluate applicants (e.g., Jernigan & Carbonneau, 2025). This shift illustrates that our field recognizes the need for a workforce that reflects the diverse populations we serve. Change is hard, though. Numbers, like GRE and GPA, are clean and easy to analyze. How do…
Read MoreStarting the Admissions Process
The Admissions Corner is designed to help programs with the admissions process for graduate education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. We want to provide information related to WebAdMIT (the program-facing program), CSDCAS (the applicant-facing program), application management, and multiple other issues related to admissions. We are focusing the next few Admissions Corner articles on preparing…
Read MoreApplication Management and Supporting Students
The Admissions Corner is designed to help programs with the admissions process for graduate education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. We want to provide information related to WebAdMIT (the program-facing program), CSDCAS (the applicant-facing program), application management, and multiple other issues related to admissions. We are focusing the next few Admissions Corner articles on preparing…
Read MorePreparing for the Review Process
The Admissions Corner is designed to help programs with the admissions process for graduate education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. We want to provide information related to WebAdMIT (the program-facing program), CSDCAS (the applicant-facing program), application management, and multiple other issues related to admissions. We are focusing the next few Admissions Corner articles on preparing for different stages of…
Read MoreGuiding Students Through the Application Process
With the CSDCAS admissions portal open a little over a month, now is a good time to help your undergraduate and transfer students learn to access it as they apply for next year’s graduate programs. My department presents information about CSDCAS in three different Fall semester meetings: In these three meetings, we walk students through the following: …
Read MoreThe Power of Collective Intelligence, Teamwork, and Diverse Perspectives
At its July business meeting, the CAA and ASHA Accreditation reviewed feedback from the widespread peer comment period and voted on revisions to Standard 3.4 A/B. While the CAA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all accredited programs—regardless of location—can equitably meet accreditation standards and prepare practitioners to deliver individualized care to all clients, we also…
Read MoreShared Purpose and Meaningful Connections
Did you know that several groups within the larger ASHA Community are dedicated to supporting the diverse communities within our professions and those populations we serve? You can learn more about these important groups, the work they do, the resources they offer, and how to become involved in any one of these groups through ASHA…
Read MoreBridges to Belonging: Merging Community Partnerships with CSD Curriculum
Authentic connections and organic experiences are critical facilitators of DEIB that require engagement beyond the walls of a classroom or clinic. It requires intentionality and collaboration across partners who are willing to engage in mutually beneficial experiences. As communication sciences and disorders (CSD) faculty and clinical educators, finding opportunities for these immersive experiences for our…
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