New Clinic on Campus
A state of the art speech, language, communication, swallowing, hearing clinic is located on the campus of Concordia University Wisconsin.
The Department of Speech-Language Pathology at CUW is a teaching institution providing training for future speech-language pathologists with support and supervision of licensed speech-language pathology and audiology faculty members.
In addition, the Speech-Language Pathology program aims to prepare students for the opportunities and rigors of a vocation positively impacting communicatively challenged individuals and their families by providing outstanding academic/clinical education, as well as community outreach.
Concordia's New Academic Building
The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center is a ~41,000 square foot building housing this Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic and the Batterman School of Business. With half of CUW’s six academic schools devoted to health care disciplines, there exists a built-in opportunity to fuse business and health care learning.
Faculty
Concordia University Wisconsin's Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) faculty engage in didactic education, clinical supervision, student mentoring, clinical service provision, and provision of assessment and intervention services with SLP students.
Elizabeth R. Eernisse Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Department Chair - Department of Speech Language Pathology, Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2188
Elizabeth R. Eernisse Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Department Chair - Department of Speech Language Pathology, Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2188
Education
- Ph D - Communicative Disorders, The University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010)
- MA - Speech-Language Pathology, The University of Texas at Austin (1996)
- BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northwestern University (1994)
Research Interests
- Speech and Language Development
- Speech and Language Disorders in Children
Teaching Interests
- Speech and Language Development
- Assessment and Intervention for Speech and Language Disorders in Children
Angela D. Haendel PhD, CCC-SLP
Clinical Director, Associate Professor
Office: Health Services RP 108 - Robert W. Plaster
Phone: (262) 243-2137
Angela D. Haendel PhD, CCC-SLP
Clinical Director, Associate Professor
Office: Health Services RP 108 - Robert W. Plaster
Phone: (262) 243-2137
Bio
Angie Haendel is a licensed speech-language pathologist across all settings. She has taught Foundations of Cognition and Language, Clinical Phonetics, Clinical Methods, Clinical Practicum, Thesis Research, and Fluency Disorders. Angie is also the Clinic Director for the Speech-Language Pathology Program. Her research interests include autism, fluency, emergent language and child language.
Education
- Ph D - Interdisciplinary (Speech-Lang. Pathology & Psychology), Marquette University (2018)
- MS - Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2002)
- BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin Whitewater (2000)
Contributions
- Arias, A., Rea, M., Adler, E. & Haendel, A. (2021). Utilizing the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) as an Autism Spectrum Disorder screener and outcome measure for a social skills intervention for Autistic Adolescents. (doi: 10.1007/s10803-021-05103-8 ed.). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. https://pubmed.nc...
- Haendel, A. (2021). Changes in Electroencephalogram Coherence in Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder After a Social Skills Intervention. (Autism Research 000: 1–17, 2021 ed., vol. Autism Research 000: 1–17, 2021, pp. 18). Autism Research / International Society for Autism Research.
Presentations
- Lokken, J., Thew, M., Bath-Scheel, C. & Haendel, A., (2020). Telehealth Implementation: The Frontline Provider Perspective, and What Healthcare Faculty and Students Need to Know: Concordia Panel Discussions. Oral Presentation. Telehealth Implementation: The Frontline Provider Perspective, and What Healthcare Faculty and Students Need to Know: Concordia Panel Discussions. CUW.
- Haendel, A. (2019). Evidence of Neuroplasticity in Adolescents With Autism After a Social Skills Intervention. . Oral Presentation. American Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.
Research Interests
- Autism
- EEG
Teaching Interests
- Clinical Phonetics
- Fluency Disorders
Cindy M. Lund PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
Associate Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 217
Phone: (262) 243-2139
Cindy M. Lund PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT
Associate Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 217
Phone: (262) 243-2139
Education
- Ph D - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Northern Illinois University (2021)
- MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM) (1999)
- BS - Psychology, Viterbo University (1994)
Presentations
- Lund, C. (2022). Associations between Feeding Behaviors/Cues and Physiological Stability in Preterm Infants. Oral Presentation. International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference. Virtual.
- Lund, C. (2019). A Qualitative Assessment of Cue-Based Feeding with Pre-Term Infants. Oral Presentation. 6th Annual International Feeding Disorder Conference. Glendale, AZ.
Research Interests
- Infant and Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- Neuromotor Impairments
Teaching Interests
- Feeding and Swallowing / Dysphagia
- Motor Speech Disorders
Erin Regis Bailey SLPD, CCC-SLP
Clinical Education Coordinator - Speech Language Pathology Program, Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 227
Phone: (262) 243-4284
Erin Regis Bailey SLPD, CCC-SLP
Clinical Education Coordinator - Speech Language Pathology Program, Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 227
Phone: (262) 243-4284
Bio
Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLPD) with 17 years of clinical experience in diverse adult medical settings. Currently an Assistant Professor and Clinical Education Coordinator for the CUW Department of Speech-Language Pathology, specializing in clinical education coordination, specifically related to off-campus clinical experiences, and academic and clinical instruction in the area of adult neurogenic communication disorders. Passionate about clinical education research, recruiting and supporting off-campus clinical instructors for Speech-Language Pathology graduate students, the clinical, academic and professional development of future Speech-Language Pathologists and leading change in the Speech-Language Pathology clinical education landscape. Teaching responsibilities include CSD 470/SLP 570 Neurobases of Communication, SLP-651 Clinical Practicum Level I, and SLP-652 Clinical Externship Level II.
Education
- MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2001)
- BS - School of Allied Health Professions/Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1998)
- Clinical Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University (2023)
- Qualitative Research Design and Methods, Emory University and Coursera (2023)
Research Interests
- Clinical Supervision and Education
Teaching Interests
- Adult neurogenic communication and cognitive disorders and dysphagia
- Adult medical speech language pathology: services delivery and methods
Mikaely T. Schmitz MA, MS, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Office: Health Services H 217
Phone: (262) 243-2187
Mikaely T. Schmitz MA, MS, CCC-SLP
Assistant Professor
Office: Health Services H 217
Phone: (262) 243-2187
Bio
Mikaely Schmitz earned her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University, her M.A. in ESL from Western Governors University, and is a current Doctoral student at Edgewood College. In 20 years of clinical practice she has worked in public schools, SNFs, LTACHs, IPR, and Adult Acute In-patient settings.
Education
- EDD - Doctor of Education (EdD in progress), Edgewood College (2024)
- MA - English Language Learning and Second Language Acquisition, Western Governors University (2014)
- MS - Speech- Language Pathology, Marquette University (2003)
- BS - Speech Pathology and Audiology, Marquette University (2001)
- Educational Psychology- Cognitive and Developmental Sciences, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (2022)
Presentations
- Schmitz, M., Nguyen, J. & Pazdera, M., (2022). Latino/a/x Families as Collaborators and Agents of School Change. Poster. SRCD: Special Topics: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Prejudice and Discrimination. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
- Nguyen, J., Schmitz, M. & Pazdera, M., (2022). Theory of Change as Innovative Methodology for Inclusion: Latino/a/x Parents, Students, and Staff as Stakeholders. Poster. SRCD: Special Topics: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Prejudice and Discrimination. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
- Schmitz, M. (2021). Clinical Competencies in the Time of Coronavirus: Detours Leading One Clinical Program to Discoveries. Poster. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention. Washington DC.
- Mecham, O. & Schmitz, M. (2021). Targeting A Multitude of Linguistic Backgrounds Through Strategic Instruction using a Morphological Matrices Approach. Oral Presentation. American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) Annual Convention. Washington DC.
- Schmitz, M., Nguyen, J. & Pazdera, M., (2021). Latino/a/x Families as Collaborators and Agents of School Change **Rescheduled due to COVID 19. Poster. SRCD: Special Topics: Construction of the ‘Other’: Development, Consequences, and Applied Implications of Prejudice and Discrimination. Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Research Interests
- Heritage Language
- Cognitive and Developmental Sciences
Teaching Interests
- Multicultural Populations
- Culturally Linguistically Diverse Populations
Kim E. Sesing Au.D., CCC-A
Assistant Professor
Phone: (262) 243-2197
Education
- AuD - Audiology, University of Florida (2003)
- MS - Audiology, University of Wisconsin (1996)
- BS - Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (1994)
- Developmental Disabilities, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health (1996)
Presentations
- Sesing, K. & Haendel, A. (2023). Re-imagining Curriculum: Innovative Programming to Address Hearing Competencies within Speech-Language Pathology Programs . Oral Presentation. CAPCSD Annual Convention. Orlando, FL.
Teaching Interests
- Diagnostic audiology
- Aural rehabilitation methods
Michael VanLue PhD, CCC-SLP
Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall H227
Phone: (262) 243-4205
Research Interests
- Velopharyngeal Dysfunction/Orofacial Clefts
- Speech/Resonance Disorders
Teaching Interests
- Craniofacial Disorders
- Speech Science