Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Students’ Views: The Doctoral Pursuit

There is a recognized shortage of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals who hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of CSD. The investigation into CSD students\u27 views about pursuing a PhD is important to better understand and generate solutions to the PhD shortage. The purpose of this study was to explore CSD students\u27 views in regards to pursuing a PhD and also investigate the relationship between CSD students\u27 exposure to research and their views regarding the pursuit of a PhD. The quantitative study included undergraduate (n = 49) and graduate (n = 51) CSD students from 12 Midwestern CSD institutions. A survey was administered via an online survey tool. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and the nonparametric Friedman’s test with a series of post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Participants most frequently ranked research interest, desire for knowledge, and making a contribution to the discipline as the most important reasons why one would pursue a CSD PhD. Participants most frequently ranked lack of research interest, satisfaction with current degree and position, and cost of doctoral program as the most important reasons why one would not pursue a PhD. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between CSD students\u27 interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD. The implications of this study support the need to further investigate the relationship between students\u27 exposure and interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD in order to optimize PhD recruitment efforts

Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Students’ Views: The Doctoral Pursuit

There is a recognized shortage of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals who hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of CSD. The investigation into CSD students\u27 views about pursuing a PhD is important to better understand and generate solutions to the PhD shortage. The purpose of this study was to explore CSD students\u27 views in regards to pursuing a PhD and also investigate the relationship between CSD students\u27 exposure to research and their views regarding the pursuit of a PhD. The quantitative study included undergraduate (n = 49) and graduate (n = 51) CSD students from 12 Midwestern CSD institutions. A survey was administered via an online survey tool. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and the nonparametric Friedman’s test with a series of post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Participants most frequently ranked research interest, desire for knowledge, and making a contribution to the discipline as the most important reasons why one would pursue a CSD PhD. Participants most frequently ranked lack of research interest, satisfaction with current degree and position, and cost of doctoral program as the most important reasons why one would not pursue a PhD. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between CSD students\u27 interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD. The implications of this study support the need to further investigate the relationship between students\u27 exposure and interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD in order to optimize PhD recruitment efforts

Motivating Factors Contributing to Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Students’ Choice of Career Path

Speech Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) are important support personnel who play a key role in the field of communication sciences and disorders. As the client base for communication disorders grows and diversifies, there is a continuous need for service providers, including SLPAs. Given the notable shortage of skilled communication sciences and disorders professionals and the advantages that assistants can provide, exploring SLPA career decision making is especially timely and important. The current study surveyed 75 students enrolled in SLPA programs across the United States via an online 12 question survey tool, regarding their demographics, reasons for choosing to become an SLPA, and anticipated work setting(s). Results of the study indicated that SLPA students were often identified as non-traditional students who, in addition to having diverse educational backgrounds, were working either full-time or part-time jobs while completing their education. Results of the current study revealed that the primary motivating factor that contributed to the students’ decision to pursue a career as an SLPA was the desire to work in a helping profession. The school setting was the most anticipated work setting of SLPA students upon graduating from their program; however, the majority (60%) of current SLPA students planned to pursue a master’s degree to become a speech-language pathologist in the future. Understanding the demographics of SLPA students and identifying the motivating factors specific to their career choices may be advantageous in the warranted recruitment process within the field of communication sciences and disorders

Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Students’ Views: The Doctoral Pursuit

There is a recognized shortage of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals who hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of CSD. The investigation into CSD students\u27 views about pursuing a PhD is important to better understand and generate solutions to the PhD shortage. The purpose of this study was to explore CSD students\u27 views in regards to pursuing a PhD and also investigate the relationship between CSD students\u27 exposure to research and their views regarding the pursuit of a PhD. The quantitative study included undergraduate (n = 49) and graduate (n = 51) CSD students from 12 Midwestern CSD institutions. A survey was administered via an online survey tool. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and the nonparametric Friedman’s test with a series of post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Participants most frequently ranked research interest, desire for knowledge, and making a contribution to the discipline as the most important reasons why one would pursue a CSD PhD. Participants most frequently ranked lack of research interest, satisfaction with current degree and position, and cost of doctoral program as the most important reasons why one would not pursue a PhD. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between CSD students\u27 interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD. The implications of this study support the need to further investigate the relationship between students\u27 exposure and interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD in order to optimize PhD recruitment efforts. Also see EdD Colloquium presentation, http://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/scholar_week_events/2018/april21/1

Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Students’ Views: The Doctoral Pursuit

There is a recognized shortage of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals who hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of CSD. The investigation into CSD students\u27 views about pursuing a PhD is important to better understand and generate solutions to the PhD shortage. The purpose of this study was to explore CSD students\u27 views in regards to pursuing a PhD and also investigate the relationship between CSD students\u27 exposure to research and their views regarding the pursuit of a PhD. The quantitative study included undergraduate (n = 49) and graduate (n = 51) CSD students from 12 Midwestern CSD institutions. A survey was administered via an online survey tool. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and the nonparametric Friedman’s test with a series of post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Participants most frequently ranked research interest, desire for knowledge, and making a contribution to the discipline as the most important reasons why one would pursue a CSD PhD. Participants most frequently ranked lack of research interest, satisfaction with current degree and position, and cost of doctoral program as the most important reasons why one would not pursue a PhD. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between CSD students\u27 interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD. The implications of this study support the need to further investigate the relationship between students\u27 exposure and interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD in order to optimize PhD recruitment efforts. Also see EdD Colloquium presentation, http://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/scholar_week_events/2018/april21/1

Undergraduate and Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Students׳ Views regarding the Pursuit of a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree

Purpose: There is a recognized shortage of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) professionals who hold a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of CSD. The purpose of this study was to explore CSD students׳ views towards pursuing a PhD and to investigate the relationship between CSD students׳ exposure to research and their views regarding the pursuit of a PhD in order to understand and generate possible solutions to the PhD shortage. Method: The quantitative cross-sectional survey study included undergraduate (n = 49) and graduate (n = 51) CSD students from 12 Midwestern CSD institutions in the United States. The CSD PhD survey was administered via an online survey tool. Data analyses included descriptive statistics, correlational analyses, and the nonparametric Friedman׳s test with a series of post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Results: Participants most frequently ranked research interest, desire for knowledge, and making a contribution to the discipline as the most important reasons why one would pursue a PhD. Participants most frequently ranked lack of research interest, satisfaction with current degree and position, and cost of doctoral program as the most important reasons why one would not pursue a PhD. There was a statistically significant positive relationship between CSD students׳ interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD. Discussion: The implications of this study support the need to further investigate the relationship between students׳ exposure and interest in research and their views about pursuing a PhD in order to optimize PhD recruitment efforts. Keywords: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Audiology, Speech-language pathology, Doctorate, Researc

Wpływ zwiększonej zawartości dtuutlenku węgla w powietrzu na młode rośliny pomidorów uprawianych różnymi metodami [Effect of increased CO2 level in atmosphere on young tomato plants under various culture conditions]

An experiment was performed in order to establish whether an increase of CO2 content in the atmosphere is advantageous to plants grown in hydroponic culture. Tomato plants were grown in hydroponic, water and soil cultures in two chambers with different CO2 concentration. After 16 days of experiment the tenfold concentration of CO2 increased the dry mass of plants by 73 - 93% in all the cultures

Wpływ zwiększonej zawartości dtuutlenku węgla w powietrzu na młode rośliny pomidorów uprawianych różnymi metodami [Effect of increased CO2 level in atmosphere on young tomato plants under various culture conditions]

An experiment was performed in order to establish whether an increase of CO2 content in the atmosphere is advantageous to plants grown in hydroponic culture. Tomato plants were grown in hydroponic, water and soil cultures in two chambers with different CO2 concentration. After 16 days of experiment the tenfold concentration of CO2 increased the dry mass of plants by 73 - 93% in all the cultures

Interprofessional Healthcare Preparedness: Opportunity for Direct Patient Care Experiences

Interprofessional healthcare practices are integral in all aspects of patient care. Strategies to increase interprofessional readiness in healthcare programs prior to students starting practicum/externships (specifically within speech-language pathology program) will be covered. Strategies to enhance healthcare students’ readiness and exposure to interprofessional experiences will be explored through pre-practicum and community prevention opportunities