Clinical education in communication sciences and disorders
Recent publications/presentations:
Publications (Refereed)
Pickering, J., Feeney, J., & Ylvisaker,
M. (2005). Applying Transitional Self-advocacy Videos in Clinical Education. Perspective on Issues in Higher Education, 8(1), 18-21.
Conference Presentations (Refereed)
Russell, B., Pickering, J., Hare, S., Scheid, S., and Awwad, R. (April, 2008). Case study approach to voice disorders, 2008 New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Saratoga, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (November, 2007). Promoting health and well being: A graduate seminar in prevention. 2007 ASHA Annual Convention, Boston, MA.
Lee, S.L., Pickering, J.E., & Scheid, S.C. (July, 2007). Videostroboscopy and the management of laryngeal oncocytic cyst. 6th European Congress of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vienna, Austria.
Publications (Non-Refereed)
Pickering, J.E. (2007c) NYSSLHA matters: An update on governmental affairs 2007. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 37(4), 4, 6-8.
Pickering, J.E. (2007b). NYSSLHA kicks off BHSM with legislative hearing screenings. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 37(3), 4.
Pickering, J.E. (2007a) NYSSLHA matters: Governmental affairs 2007. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 37(2), p. 4.
Pickering, J.E. (2006d). End of the year thoughts from your president. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 36(4), pp. 1-3.
Pickering, J.E. (2006c). A mid-term report to the members. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 36(3), pp. 1-2.
Pickering, J.E. (2006b). From the president’s desk. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 36(2), pp. 1-2.
Pickering, J.E. (2006a). From the president’s desk. The Communicator: The Newsletter of the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 36(1), pp. 1-2.
Invited Lectures and Workshops
Pickering, J.E. (March, 2008). Voice for the business world. Invited presentation for the Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development, Albany, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (February, 2008). Voice for the business world. Invited presentation for the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, Colonie, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (January, 2008). Voice in the business world. Invited presentation for the Consulting Alliance of the Capital Region, Wolfert’s Roost Country Club, Menands, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (November, 2007). Voice disorders: An introduction for family practice residents. Invited presentation for the Albany Medical College Office of Family and Community Medicine, Albany, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (April, 2007). Voice in the business world: An important tool of the trade. Invited presentation for the College of Saint Rose School of Business Internship Program.
Pickering, J.E. (March, 2006). An acoustic investigation of vocal fold vibration. State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY.
Pickering, J.E. (March, 2006). Transitional self-advocacy videos in clinical education: A context for scholarship. State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY.
Recent grants
Pickering, J. (December, 2006; funded $3,550). A Study of Vocal Health Education for Student Teachers. College of Saint Rose Scholars and Artists Grant Program, submitted to the Office of the Provost and VPAA.
Patterson, S., Pickering, J., Merzig, B., and Scott, K. (June 2006; funded $45,000). Proposal to Albany County to provide a summer service learning program for middle school students, in collaboration with the NYS Education Department’s Office of Service Learning, Albany, NY.
Verbeck, K. Pickering, J., Baldwin, P., and McLane, M. (May 2006; funded $5,800). Proposal to CDPHP to fund an Educational Director for the Mayor’s Reading Program for New Mothers, Albany, NY.
Rosenthal, I., Strong, L. Rowley, A., Pickering, J., and Gips, C. (April 2006; funded $10,000). Proposal to the William and Mary Barnet Foundation to fund a children’s author (Christopher Curtis) for 2006 College of Saint Rose Literacy Festival.
Recent clinical service delivery
2007-Present, Transgender Voice Modification Program, a project to develop and implement a voice therapy program for individuals in the transgender community, College of Saint Rose.
2006-Present, Speech-Language Pathologist, Capital Region Ear, Nose, and Throat, Slingerlands, NY
2006-2007, A Vocal Health Education Program for Student Teachers, a project that provided voice screenings and vocal health education to student teachers at the College of Saint Rose
Recent clinical supervision experience
2007-Present, Capital Region Ear, Nose and Throat (CMD 523, Otolaryngology Rotation)
1993-Present, College of Saint Rose (CMD 580 First Practicum, Initiated a voice team in fall 2006)
Recent professional development
2007 ASHA Annual Convention, Boston, MA, Sessions on voice disorders and higher education
2007, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders for the Pediatrician and General Medical Practitioner, Saint Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY (one-day workshop)
2006, Kay/Pentax Advanced Stroboscopy Workshop, Lincoln Park, NJ (two-day workshop)
2006, Council of State Association Presidents Annual Conference, Portland, OR (two-day conference)
2006, 2007, 2008 NYSSLHA Annual Conventions, sessions on voice disorders and professional issues
2005, 1st Annual Charleen Bloom NSSLHA Mini-Convention, Physiological Voice Therapy with Joseph Stemple (one-day workshop), College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
Recent professional related service activities
Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (since 1984)
Member of the New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association (since 1995)
Member of the Capital Area Speech, Language, Hearing Association (since 1994)
2008, Operations Chair, 2008 NYS Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Saratoga, NY
2008, Member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association
External Program Evaluator, January 2008, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY
2007, Past-President and Chair of Governmental Affairs, New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2006, Chair of search committee for NYSSLHA Executive Director
2006, President, New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)
External Program Evaluator, April 2006, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
2005, Moderator for Meet and Greet the Candidates and Elected Officials, an event sponsored by the Capital Region Center for Independence (10-04-05), College of Saint Rose
2005, Board of Directors, Two Together, Inc., Albany, New York
2005, President-Elect, New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Volunteer Lobbyist for the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (since 1992)
Jessica Karp, Employment, Promotion, and Perceived Competence: How the Attitudes of Business Professionals May Impact Individuals Who Stutter in the Working World, Completed in December, 2007 (Thesis Committee)
Santina Stewart, A Preliminary Study Regarding the Influence of Stuttering Therapy Combined With Art Therapy on Fluency, Self-esteem/Locus of Control, and Carryover, Completed in December, 2007 (Thesis Committee)
2007-2008, Co-Chair of the College of Saint Rose Middle States Periodic Review Report Process (Working Group 2)
2006-Present, Faculty Representative to the Strategic Planning and Priorities Committee
2006-Present, School of Education Representative to the Admissions and Retention Management Committee
2006-Present, Graduate Admissions Committee, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
2005-2006, Dean’s Council
2005-2006, Academic and Student Affairs Council
2005-2006, Editorial Board for Saint Rose Magazine
Courses currently teaching
CSD 230 Communication Acoustics
CSD 350 Voice Disorders
CSD 497/597 The Nervous System and Communication
CSD 522 Voice Disorders
CSD 598 Independent Study in Communication Disorders
