Elizabeth Adams

Dr. Elizabeth Adams serves as Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She provides clinical instruction and patient care at the Eleanor M. Luse Center for Communication while chairing the College's Curriculum Planning Committee and advising the Center on Aging.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
• Master of Arts, A.T. Still University
• Au.D., University of Vermont
• LEND Fellowship

Dr. Adams' expertise spans clinical audiology and academic leadership, with specialized focus on evidence-based hearing rehabilitation techniques including auditory assessment protocols, tinnitus management systems, and advanced hearing aid fitting methodologies. Her scholarly work integrates clinical practice with educational innovation through curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and clinical education frameworks that bridge academic training with real-world patient care requirements.

Professional recognition includes:

• Sally J. Perry Memorial Award for Service (2009)
• Prelock Online Teaching Award nomination (2023)
• Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award nomination (2020)
• Multiple Kroepsch-Maurice Teaching Award nominations (2004-2014)

As an academic mentor, she guides undergraduate students toward audiology graduate programs while coordinating clinical practicum experiences. Her university service extends to curriculum governance and aging initiatives, complemented by community outreach through statewide healthcare professional training on hearing disorders. Dr. Adams maintains active roles in national and state professional associations including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Vermont Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The Eleanor M. Luse Center for Communication serves as her primary clinical venue, providing hands-on training for students while delivering community hearing healthcare services under her supervision. Her leadership in the Hearing Aid Advisory Board demonstrates commitment to regulatory standards in audiological practice.