1. Problem Solving & Information Exchange: Program Directors 201
Colleen M. O’Rourke, Ph.D., CCC-A
Retired, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Kenneth J. Logan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
CAPCSD Annual Conference
New Orleans, LA April 21, 2017
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2. Disclosure Statement
Colleen O’Rourke’s conference registration waived by CAPCSD.
Kenneth Logan’s conference registration waived by CAPCSD.
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3. Learning Objectives After this session, participants will be able to:
1) Develop strategies for dealing with graduate admissions.
2) Contrast pros and cons of interviewing graduate applicants.
3) List 3 strategies to address advising challenges. 
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4. Graduate Admissions Application review – who does it?
Rating / ranking applicants and factors to consider
How do we ensure diversity in student body?
Other challenges?
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5. Interviews Pros and cons Required vs optional
Rating of applicant performance
Group vs individual
Other challenges?
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6. Advising Challenges Staff advisors vs faculty advisors
Consistency / accuracy in advisement information
Maintaining student records (for accreditation and when alumni need information)
Academic vs clinical advisement
Counseling vs advising – difficult conversations with students
Other challenges?
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7. Other Issues to Discuss???
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