Joni Day

Joni Day is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at Harding University, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2012, after beginning as an adjunct supervisor in 2011. She is actively involved in teaching and clinical supervision within the communication sciences program.

Education:

• B.A. in Communication Disorders, Harding University (1993–1995)
• M.C.D., Arkansas State University - Main Campus (1995–1996)

Her research and professional interests focus on communication sciences and disorders, particularly pediatric and young adult populations. She has extensive experience in school and private practice settings, with a strong emphasis on clinical methods, normal speech and language development, and therapeutic interventions for developmental disorders.

Joni Day is an active member of key professional organizations, including the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, reflecting her ongoing engagement with the broader speech-language pathology community.

She teaches several core courses in the CSD program, including CSD 1150: Normal Speech & Language Development, CSD 3810: Clinical Methods and Procedures: Treatment, and CSD 6480: Special Topics. Her academic work emphasizes practical clinical training and developmental foundations in speech-language pathology.

Professional Memberships:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Member since 1996)
• Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Member since 2022)