Global Leadership, Learning, and Research-Program 2013

63 Part Three: Presentations Reading Lina Lopez Chiappone, Ph.D. ; Audrey Henry, Ed.D. ; and Wilma Robles de Meléndez, Ph.D. ; FSE Directors of Academic and Faculty Support/Program Professors, North Miami Beach, Florida Maryann Tatum Tobin, Ph.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Michelle Keba, M.I.S. , Distance and Instructional Services Librarian, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Ballroom of the Americas A The primary goal of the concentration in Reading is to prepare students for leadership and lifelong learning in the field of literacy education. The doctoral program combines theory and practice with the goal of equipping its graduates with an in-depth knowledge and practice of accomplishments such as knowledge of subject matter, critical thinking, applied research, continuous improvement, ethical treatment of students, human development and learning, formal and informal assessments, professional development, and higher order cognitive skills. Special Education Robert Rahamin, Ed.D. , FSE Director of Academic and Faculty Support/Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Brian Ryckman, M.L.I.S. , Distance and Instructional Services Librarian, NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Pastoral 3 The primary goal of the concentration in Special Education is to provide students with a combination of theoretical and action-based learning opportunities, ultimately preparing them to serve as reflective decision- makers in instructional or administrative capacities. This includes those who seek a career as administrators, government policy specialists, college and university teachers, public and private agency or organization directors, program innovators, social planners, and special education consultants. Speech-Language Pathology Fredrick DiCarlo, Ed.D. , FSE Director of Academic and Faculty Support/Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Shelley Victor, Ed.D. , FSE Program Professor, North Miami Beach, Florida Rachel Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP , FSE Program Professor and Coordinator of Doctoral Studies Programs in Speech, Language and Communication Disorders, North Miami Beach, Florida Laura L. Ramirez, M.L.I.S. , Director of FSE Library Services, North Miami Beach, Florida Monday, July 15 1:15–3:00 p.m. Pastoral 2 The primary goal of the Ed.D. concentration in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is to provide practicing professionals with an expertise in the area of administration and supervision. The primary goal of the Doctor of SLP (SLP.D.) is to provide practicing professionals with an expertise in the area of models of best clinical practice. Each program is designed to foster the continued academic education of speech-language pathologists and foster the development of knowledge, leadership, and problem-solving skills through scientifically based curricula that incorporate current research and ethical decision-making. The graduates of SLP will be able to serve as leaders in the profession, develop skills as lifelong learners, and become reflective decision makers.