MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dr. Jennifer Taylor, clinical professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), is the recipient of this year’s Honors of the Council Award by the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), the highest honor given by the representing body.
“This acknowledgment affirms the time, effort and commitment I have devoted to serving students, advancing the profession and contributing to the work of the Council,” Taylor said.
This is the second national award given to Taylor by CAPCSD. In 2015, she received the Award of Appreciation, recognizing her for service and leadership during her involvement with CAPCSD, including her service as president. CAPCSD is widely regarded as the leading organization that represents academic CSD programs, with nearly 350 member programs across the U.S. and in some international countries.
“The School of CSD and the University are extremely fortunate to have Dr. Taylor on our team, and we are very proud of her achievements,” said CSD Dean Dr. Linda Jarmulowicz. “She has long been an advocate for evidence-based clinical education. Seeing her receive this award at the national level is exciting and inspirational to future leaders within our School and in the CSD discipline. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”
Taylor has been with the University of Memphis since 2003, working her way up from clinical assistant professor to director of Clinical Education in Audiology and, most recently, associate dean of Academic Programs for CSD.
“It is an honor to have my work across 23 years in higher education recognized by the Council and by my peers,” Taylor said.
Her peers, specifically, are who she has to thank for the award. Being a peer-submitted award, Taylor was nominated by Drs. Mark DeRuiter from the University of Pittsburgh, Michael Bamdad from George Washington University and Lisa Lucks Mendel, professor emerita from the University of Memphis. All three are past presidents of CAPCSD.
“This recognition means a great deal because it reflects the confidence and generosity of those who took the time to nominate me,” said Taylor. “Knowing that colleagues believed my work was worthy of nomination and that they felt I made a meaningful impact on both the profession and the Council, is incredibly humbling. I am grateful for their support and proud to be part of a community that values service, collaboration and professional growth.”
Taylor will receive the award at CAPCSD’s annual conference in April in Denver, Colo.
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