Education:
Ph.D. 2012 Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. 1999 Communication Sciences and Disorders, Appalachian State University
M.B.A., Appalachian State University
B.S. 1997 Speech Pathology and Audiology, Kent State University
Certification/Licensure:
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, Speech-Language Pathology
NC license, Speech-Language Pathology
Quality Matters (QM) Teaching Online Certificate
Specialties:
Pediatric Speech Sound Disorders
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Teaching:
CSD 3202 – Speech Disorders across the Lifespan
CSD 4100 – Clinical Processes and Procedures
Biography:
Jennifer C. Dalton, Ph.D., MBA, is the Undergraduate Program Director in Communication Sciences and Disorders, recognized for her strategic leadership in curriculum development, program assessment, and initiatives driving student success. With 15+ years in higher education, she fosters critical thinking, real-world readiness, and inclusive education. She is the recipient of the 2021 Beaver College of Health Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award and served as the 2023 UNC System Academic Affairs Faculty Fellow. Additionally, she has secured grants supporting program development and enhancing student learning outcomes. Committed to shaping the future of higher education, she envisions building innovative, collaborative, and inclusive programs that equip diverse learners and prepare them for dynamic professional landscapes.
Recent Publications:
Dalton, J.C., Spaulding, T., Berghammer, A., Bandlamudi, K., & Cazier, J. (2024). The impact of future employment prospects on the graduation rates of upper-class university stop-out students. Journal of Higher Education Management, 38(1), 77-93.
Dalton, J. C., Lawson, J., & Pierce, N. (2023). Innovative pedagogies beyond the pandemic. UNC System Learning and Technology Journal, 1 (1).
Botts, D. C., Dalton, J. C., & Klein, J. F. (2023). Increasing knowledge and skills of graduate students using experiential education. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 17 (1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.20429/ijsotl.2023.17114
Title: Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology, CSD Undergraduate Program Director
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-6065
Fax: (828) 262-3153