The Advisory Council of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is composed of stakeholders with a vital interest in the connections between the department and clinical activities and the regional community.  The initial name of the Council was the Field Advisory Committee which was changed in January of 2014 to the Advisory Council. The Advisory Council provides informed guidance and advice to aid the department in making continual programmatic improvements.  The Advisory Council consists of members from many sectors of the community including public school personnel, human services volunteers, private practice, parents, past students, and health services.

The mission of the 国产AV Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Advisory Council is for accomplished experts in the field of communication disorders and related fields to foster university and community relationships that will support innovative growth, lead to continuous program improvement.

The Advisory Council of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders was established on October 25, 2007. The council meets annually and by consultation as needed.

Current members (2023-2024):

Shantell Lambert

Parent Educator, Valdosta. GA (国产AV Alumni)

Heather Delaney

Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner, Azalea Rehab Services (国产AV CSD Alumni)

Ellen Woodard

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Oakwood Counseling Center (Alum)

Wayne Neck
President, Global Rehabilitation Services

Edgar Vince Clark
Clinical Marketing Consultant, Ampcare, LLC (国产AV CSD Alumni)

Harry Hamm
Executive Director of the Lowndes Advocacy Resource Center (LARC)

Katie Walden

国产AV Speech and Hearing Clinic Director

Lorena Cole

国产AV CSD Assistant Professor

Renee Hannibal

国产AV CSD Associate Professor

Connie Porcaro

国产AV CSD Department Head and Professor