Leadership Series, Part 1: Leading With Intention
Includes a Live Web Event on 09/10/2026 at 5:30 PM (EDT)
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Register
- Non-member - $60
- Member - $40
- Affiliate - $60
- Partner - $60
Thursday, September 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
.15 ASHA CEUs
Academic leaders often feel trapped in reactive mode, responding to inboxes, meetings, and competing priorities without time to think. This session reframes intentional use of time, attention, and communication as foundational leadership skills. Participants will learn how to choose communication formats more intentionally, and how to model boundaries that protect energy while strengthening trust and clarity.
Learning Objectives
- Implement evidence informed strategies for setting and communicating boundaries that support leadership and professional well being.
- Apply clear criteria to choose communication formats (email, meetings, asynchronous tools) that improve efficiency and shared understanding.
- Demonstrate healthy communication norms and workload management within academic, clinical, and administrative teams.
Time Ordered Agenda
5:30 - 5:40 PM ET Welcome and session overview
5:40 - 5:55 PM ET Time, Attention, Communication
5:55 – 6:15 PM ET Choosing Communication Pathways that Work
6:15 - 6:35 PM ET Setting Boundaries as a Leader
6:35 - 6:50 PM ET Setting Healthy Team Norms
6:50 - 7:00 PM ET Action Items & Q/A
For questions about this webinar, please contact us at admin@capcsd.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to log in.
If you can't attend the live webinar, register now and receive a recording of the webinar to view at your convenience. Please note that only registrants who attend the live webinar are eligible for ASHA CEUs.
Jennifer P. Taylor, AuD, CCC-A
University of Memphis
Jennifer P. Taylor, AuD, CCC-A, is Associate Dean of Academic Programs and a Clinical Professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis, where she has served since 2003. A Past President of the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD), she is committed to advancing academic and clinical education. She also co-advises the university’s NSSLHA chapter and volunteers extensively in both community and professional settings. Her expertise includes diagnostic audiology, pediatric hearing assessment, and aural rehabilitation across the lifespan, with teaching interests centered on core clinical concepts.
Disclosures
Financial: University of Memphis salary and Speaking honorarium with CAPCSD
Non-Financial: None
Mark DeRuiter, MBA, PhD, CCC-A/SLP
University of Pittsburgh
Mark DeRuiter, MBA, PhD, CCC-A/SLP, is Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Communication Science and Disorders at the University of Pittsburgh. A distinguished leader in the discipline, Dr. DeRuiter brings a rare combination of clinical, academic, and administrative expertise spanning both audiology and speech-language pathology. He has a distinguished record of service and leadership to the profession, including significant contributions to the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). His award-winning commitment to advancing education and leadership in communication sciences and disorders continues to shape the field.
Disclosures
Financial: Mark is a paid employee of the University of Minnesota. He receives royalties from Plural Publishing and Taylor and Francis Group. He will be receiving an honorarium for this webinar.
Non-Financial: Mark is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has a service role in ASHA. He is also a member of the American Academy of Audiology. Mark has had a long history of service to CAPCSD.
This course is designed with a participation requirement that ensures meaningful engagement and learning. Participants must be present for the entire 90-minute webinar to receive the assessment. The assessment is a key component in obtaining both their certificate of completion and ASHA CEUs. In addition to standard assessments of the speaker's effectiveness and the overall content quality, participants are challenged to demonstrate practical application of the knowledge gained. The required question prompts participants to articulate and list two specific action items they plan to implement. This promotes critical thinking about how to apply new information in their professional practice with a forward-thinking response.
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