Kara Landis

Kara Landis is an Associate Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Ball State University's College of Health. With over two decades of experience as a nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), she teaches undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology, audiology, and assessment, while supervising graduate students at the Ball State Speech and Language Clinic, part of the Interprofessional Community Clinics (ICC).

• B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology (1997) and M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology (2000) from Ball State University

Her research interests focus on language-literacy disorders, oropharyngeal dysphagia, and interprofessional education, with clinical expertise in apraxia of speech and orofacial myology. She has extensive training in therapies like Beckman Oral Motor, Vital Stim, and PROMPT.

Her 2018 publication highlights the integration of interprofessional educational experiences into health-focused academic settings, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary practices. She has spent 14 years in clinical roles across hospitals, schools, and private practice before transitioning to academia.

Kara provides clinical supervision for graduate students and has contributed to advancements in assessment methodologies and community-based clinics. Her current work emphasizes collaborative academic efforts and evidence-based clinical interventions.