Dr. Yula Serpanos

The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) Honors Dr. Yula Serpanos of Adelphi University with Distinguished Achievement Award

Garden City, NY
June 19, 2009

The New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) has presented Adelphi University Associate Professor Yula Serpanos with the 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of communication sciences and disorders. She received the award at the annual NYSSLHA convention this past May, in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Dr. Serpanos has played a vital role in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Adelphi as a faculty member and past department chair. She also serves as the coordinator of the Long Island Doctor of Audiology Consortium Program, which includes Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities.

An authority in her field, Dr. Serpanos has contributed numerous articles to publications such as the peer-reviewed Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Ear and Hearing, and the American Journal of Audiology. Her research has been recognized as the Best of Audiology Literature by the Hearing Journal.

With a mission of preparing future professionals to asses and treat people of all ages and backgrounds, the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders works to ensure that the highest quality of practice and discipline is applied to the treatment of communication disorders. The department offers four degree programs: bachelor of arts in communication sciences and disorders, master of science in speech-language pathology, doctor of arts in speech-language pathology, and doctor of audiology; all of which equip students with necessary skills for professional endeavors.

Fore more information about the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders’ degree programs, course descriptions, and facilities, please visit http://education.adelphi.edu/csd/index.php, or contact Chairperson Janet Schoepflin at 516.877.3343 or schoepfl@adelphi.edu.

About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.


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