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Jennifer C. Dalton serves as Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences. With over 15 years of higher education experience, she provides strategic leadership in curriculum development, program assessment, and student success initiatives across the undergraduate program.
Her educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill (2012)
- M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Appalachian State University (1999)
- M.B.A., Appalachian State University
- B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Kent State University (1997)
Dr. Dalton's research bridges clinical practice and educational innovation, focusing on pediatric speech disorders while advancing scholarship in teaching methodologies. Her work examines how experiential education builds graduate competencies and how employment prospects influence student retention, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based program development.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent output in higher education scholarship, with three peer-reviewed articles published between 2023-2024 addressing pandemic-era pedagogy, graduate training, and student retention analytics. These works highlight her dual expertise in clinical communication sciences and educational leadership.
Her academic recognition includes:
- 2021 Beaver College of Health Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award
- 2023 UNC System Academic Affairs Faculty Fellowship
Dr. Dalton actively secures program development grants that enhance student learning outcomes through innovative curriculum design. As program director, she oversees clinical education pathways while maintaining her ASHA clinical certification and Quality Matters online teaching credentials. Her leadership emphasizes inclusive education practices that prepare diverse learners for professional success in dynamic healthcare environments.
Though not leading a named laboratory, Dr. Dalton is central to departmental research through her scholarship of teaching and learning, influencing clinical education standards across the discipline.
