In the field of Communication Science and Disorders, a graduate degree is necessary to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist. When Joannie Descardes came to Florida State pursuing her Bachelor’s in Communication Science and Disorders, a Master’s degree was always on her horizon. During her undergraduate career, Joannie wasted no time getting involved. In 2012, …
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News from the CCI School Communication Science & Disorders
SCSD Grad Joannie Descardes Takes the Road Less Traveled
6 CCI Faculty win FYAP and COFRS awards from FSU Office of Research
Six faculty from the School of Communication, School of Information and the School of Communication & Science Disorders have been awarded for their fieldwork and experimental efforts through the Council on Research and Creativity (CRC) at the FSU Office of Research. The purpose of the First Year Assistant Professor Awards (FYAP) summer program is to provide …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Bids Farewell to 6 Faculty, Staff
The College of Communication and Information (CCI) serves hundreds of students, who are supported by a team of faculty and staff who keep the college running and students inspired. Six members of CCI are moving on: Bowie Kortla, Felipe and Betty Korzenny, Frank Hart, Peter Jörgensen, and Julie Stierwalt. Frank Hart is retiring this May, after serving …
CONTINUE READINGRichard Morris awarded Critical Thinking Initiatives Grant
Richard Morris, professor in the School of Communication Science and Disorders, has recently received a Critical Thinking Initiatives grant as a part of Florida State University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). QEP is centered around teaching critical thinking skills to undergraduate students. Morris received a Discipline Focused Project grant to provide time and funding to develop a …
CONTINUE READINGFlorida State Recognizes 2 CCI Professors
April 27th marked the annual Faculty Awards Dinner. During the dinner, a wide variety of awards are given to professors. Two CCI professors, Marcia Mardis and Kaitlin Lansford, were awarded at this dinner. The Developing Scholar Award was awarded to Marcia Mardis and recognizes mid-career associate professors who have been singled out by their peers. The award …
CONTINUE READING16 Garnet and Gold Inductees from CCI
Each semester, the College of Communication and Information (CCI) bids farewell to a group of graduates who will go on to change the world. Within that group, a select few are inducted into the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society. Members of the Garnet and Gold Scholar Society will demonstrate how they have developed their leadership, …
CONTINUE READING20 Questions with Erin Ingvalson
20 Questions with Erin Ingvalson What was your first job? That I got paid for? I worked as a photographer’s assistant in the 8th grade. I got fired. If you were to write a personal memoir, what would you name it? “Don’t Give Up” Where did you grow up? Prosser, Washington. It’s in the middle …
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