About
Elizabeth Tollar is an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as a speech-language clinical supervisor at the Gebbie Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and focuses on clinical education.
- Education: M.S. in Communication Disorders from Syracuse University (1998); B.S. in Teaching Speech and Hearing Handicapped from Ithaca College (1996).
Research Interests center on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), assistive technology, and their application in addressing communication disorders among children, particularly in inclusive and unstructured educational settings. Her work emphasizes practical solutions for complex communication needs.
Teaching includes graduate-level courses like CSD 646 (AAC Systems) and CSD 623 (Language Disorders of Early Childhood), with a focus on preparing clinicians for diverse educational environments.
Service Roles include Peer Mentoring Co-Coordinator for ALIGN in Communication Sciences and Disorders (2024–present) and Vice President of PAWS of CNY (2014–present).
