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ELLEN R. COHN, PHD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F
Home Address:
6315 Forbes Ave, #404
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Business Address:
6070 Forbes Tower
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Place of Birth
Long Branch, New Jersey, USA
Citizenship:
United States
E-Mail Addresses:
Phone: 412-383-6609 (office) 412-760-1403 (cell)
Websites: http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/people/ellen-cohn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-cohn-56509222/
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UNDERGRADUATE:
Dates Attended 1970-1974
Name & Location Douglass College of
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Degree & Year Bachelor of Arts,
1974
Major Subject Speech-Language Pathology
GRADUATE:
Dates Attended Name & Location Degree & Year Major Subject
1974-1975 Vanderbilt University, Masters of Science, Speech-Language Nashville, TN 1975 Pathology
1975-1980 University of Pittsburgh, Doctor of Philosophy, Speech-Language
Pittsburgh, PA 1980 Pathology
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APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS
PRIMARY ACADEMIC:
Year Name and Location of Institution
2007-present Dept. of Communication Science and Disorders
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2007-2015 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2010- 2014 Rehabilitation Science Undergraduate Program
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2002-2007 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Rank/Title
Professor
Associate Dean for Instructional
Development
Interim Director
Assistant Dean for Instruction
Dept. of Communication Science and Disorders, Associate Professor
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1999-2002 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Director of Instructional Development
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1992-2002 Master's Program in Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Science and Clinical Training Coordinator
Disorders (1995-2002) School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1992-1995) Faculty and College of Arts and Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1992- 1995 University of Pittsburgh Speech and Hearing Clinic Clinic Director
Faculty and College of Arts and Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1978-1992 Department of Communication, Instructor
Faculty and College of Arts and Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1978-1981 Department of Speech Pathology Clinical Instructor
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
1977- 1985 Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Center
School of Dental Medicine
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Research Associate
1976-1978 Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Center
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Speech-Language Pathologist
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ACADEMIC AFFILIATIONS
Name and Location of Institution
University Honors College
Rank/Title
2014-
University of Pittsburgh Faculty Fellow
2011-2016 Department of Oral Biology
School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Secondary Appointment
1988-2016 Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh Secondary Appointment
2010- Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Pittsburgh
Secondary Appointment
2002- McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Member Faculty
University of Pittsburgh
2010- University Center for International Studies Affiliated Faculty
1995- University of Pittsburgh
Department of Communication and Rhetoric Adjunct Faculty
Faculty and College of Arts and Sciences University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2005- University of Maryland University College Professor, Adjunct
NON-ACADEMIC:
Years Name and Location of Institution
1978-1992 Private Practice, Speech-Language Pathology,
Pittsburgh, PA
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, CLEARANCES, ETC.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology, American-Speech- Language-Hearing Association, #00409227-02
American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Award for Continuing Education (ACE), 2017, 2014, 2013 Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, #SL-000304-
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Research and Practice Fundamentals Education Modules:
Research Integrity
Human Subjects Research
Use of Laboratory Animals in Research and Education
Conflict of Interest; Human Embryonic & Fetal Stem Cell Research
HIPAA Researchers Privacy Requirements
Blood borne Pathogens Training
Responsible Literature Searching
UPMC HIPAA Physician Security Awareness Training.
University of Pittsburgh Modules or Workshops
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Mandatory Crime Reporter
Title IX
Active Killer Training & Self Defense
State/Federal Clearances:
Federal Criminal History Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Certificate ID: YZIYBSGP7P)
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
TSA Pre-check: TT114FG3S
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MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) 1980- current
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 1975- current
American Telemedicine Association 2007- current
Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association 1981- current
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association 1981- current
Sigma Xi (admitted) 2014
HONORS
2017 External Reviewer, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky
2013 Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2012 Meritorious Poster, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Meeting
2012 US Army Medicine Experience Invitee, San Antonio, Texas
2012 Certificate of Appreciation, American Telemedicine Association, for service as
Telerehabilitation Special Interest Group leader
2010 Appointed to Speech and Hearing Working Group, PhenX project for "consensus
measures for phenotypes and exposures" funded by the National Human Genome
Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of Health
2009 Diversity Champion, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2008 Students' Choice Teaching Award, College of General Studies Student
Government Board
2006 Students’ Choice Teaching Award, College of General S tud ies
Student Government Board
2006 Honors of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2005 University of Pittsburgh, Provost’s Office, Diversity Seminar Fellow
2005 Profiled in: Communication Sciences Student Survival Guide: National Student
Speech- Language- Hearing Association, Thomson Delmar Learning, 2005.
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2004 US House of Representatives Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
"In recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community."
2004 State of New Jersey, the Senate and General Assembly, Joint Legislative
Resolution "Acknowledges her exemplary history of service, leadership and achievement."
2004 State of New Jersey Executive Department Proclamation, Governor James E.
McGreevey, "Recognize and commend Ellen Rassas Cohn."
2004 City of Long Branch, NJ Proclamation: "March 26, 2004 proclaimed as "Ellen
Rassas Cohn Day" in the City of Long Branch. Presented with a "Key to the City."
2004 Long Branch High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
2002 Faculty Partner Award, Career Services, Division of Student Affairs,
University of Pittsburgh
2001-2012 Cited by students in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Student
Survey as a faculty member who has been "particularly helpful."
1999- 2001 National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
1999 Chapter Advisor Honors
2000 National Chapter of the Year, University of Pittsburgh
1999- 2000 Cited by students in the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Student Affair's Survey as
"One who made a significant and positive impact on their lives."
1997 Resolution of Appreciation, Board of Directors, Presbyterian University Hospital,
Pittsburgh, PA
1996 Co-author, Top paper in Nonverbal Communication presented at the Annual Convention of the Eastern Communication Association, New York, NY
1991 Resolution of Appreciation, Board of Directors, Montefiore University Hospital,
Pittsburgh, PA
1985 College of General Studies "Apple for the Teacher" Recognition
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PUBLICATIONS
1. Peer Reviewed Publications
Cohn, E. and Cason, J (2016), Telepractice, Telehealth, and Telemedicine: Acquiring Knowledge from Other
Disciplines. Perspectives in Telepractice, American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Shore JH, Mishkind MC, Bernard J, Doarn CR, Bell I Jr, Bhatla R, Brooks E, Caudill R, Cohn ER, Delphin BJ,
Eppolito A, Fortney J, Friedl K, Hirsch P, Jordan PJ, Kim TJ, Luxton DD, Lynch MD, Maheu MM, McVeigh FL, Nelson EL, Officer C, O'Neil PT, Roberts LJ, Rye C, Turvey C, Vo A., A lexicon of assessment and outcome measures for telemental health. Telemed J E Health. 2014 Mar;20(3):282-92. doi: 10.1089/t.
Cohn, E. & Cason, J. Telepractice: A wide-angle view for persons with hearing loss. Volta Review.112:3, 207-226, 2013.
Schmidt, KL, Neiswanger, K, Cohn, E, DeSensi, R, Brandon, C, Bardi, K, & Marazita, M., Nasolabial fold and
extended cleft phenotype. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, Cleft Palate Craniofac J. Mar; 50(2):201-6. doi:
10.1597/11-103, 2013.
Cohn, E. & Hibbitts, B. Academic public service web sites and the future of virtual academic public
service. Innovate, June/July 2005, 1:5, http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=76
Cohn, E. & Hibbitts, B. Beyond the electronic portfolio: A lifetime personal web space.
Educause Quarterly, 27:4, 7-10, Nov. 2004. http://www.educause.edu/apps/eq/eqm04/eqm0441.asp
Cohn, E, Klinzing, G, Frieze, IH, Sereika, S, Stone, CA, & Vana, C, Academic computing vulnerabilities: Another View of the roof, Educause Quarterly, 1: 57- 61, 2004. http://www.educause.edu/apps/eq/eqm04/eqm0419.asp
Pabon, IP, Herrero CP, Mayoral, RD, Cohn, ER & Skolnick, ML. Evaluation radiologica de Ia
incompetencia velofaringes, Radiologica, 29: 773-778, 1987.
Cohn, ER, Eigenbrode, CR, Dongelli, P, Ferketic, M, Close, JM, Sassouni, V & Sassouni, A. A simple
procedure to assess aesthetic preference for dentofacial treatment, American Journal of Orthodontics,
89:223-227, 1986.
Cohn, ER, Hesky, E, Bradley, WF, McWilliams, BJ, Hurwitz, DJ & Wallace, SB., Life response to
Crouzon's Disease, Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 22: 123-131, 1985.
Cohn ER, Rood, SR, McWilliams BJ, Skolnick, ML, & Abdelmalek, LR, Barium sulphate coating of the
nasopharynyx in lateral view videofluoroscopy. Cleft Palate Journal, 21:7, -17, 1984.
Glaser, ER, Garver, KL, Metz, MC, McWilliams, BJ, Skolnick, ML & Garrett, WS, Velopharyngeal
incompetence in a patient with multifocal eosinophilic granuloma (Hand-Schuller-Christian Disease),
Journal of Speech-Language and Hearing Disorders, 47:320-323, 1982.
McWilliams, BJ, Glaser, ER, Philips, BJ, Lawrence, C, Laboratory, AS, Beery, QC, & Skolnick, ML. A
comparative study of four methods of evaluating velopharyngeal adequacy. Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, 68:1-9, July 1981.
Skolnick, ML, Glaser, ER, & McWilliams, BJ, The uses and limitations of the barium swallow in the
detection of velopharyngeal insufficiency, Radiology, 135:301-304, May 1980.
Glaser, ER, Skolnick, ML, McWilliams, BJ & Shprintzen, RJ. The dynamics of Passavant's ridge in
subjects with and without velopharyngeal insufficiency-a multiview videofluoroscopic study. Cleft Palate•
Craniofacial Journal, 16:319, 1979.
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2. Non-Referred Publications
2a. Articles
Cohn, E., (October 2015). Telepractice in 2015. Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association Newsletter, Invited Commentary.
Cason, J, & Cohn, E., (2013), Telerehabilitation: Current challenges to Deployment in the United States. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and E-Health. 1(2), 73- 77. http://journals.ukzn.ac.za/index.php/JISfTeH/article/view/38
Cohn E., (March 5, 2015). Tribute to Betty Jane McWilliams, ASHA Perspectives on Speech Science and Orofacial Disorders.
Cohn, E. Reflections on Telemedicine, Circa 2014. (2014). Invited Commentary. Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth.
Cohn, E. & Watzlaf, V. (April/May 2014). Tomorrow's Professor eNewsletter: “Private and Secure
Online Classes?” (50,000+ subscribers at 850+ institutions in 100+ countries.)
Cason, J. & Cohn, E. (2014). Telepractice: An Overview and Best Practices. American
Perspectives in AAC. Speech-Language Hearing Association. Vol. 23:4-17. doi:10.1044/aac23.1.4
Cohn, E. (2014), Coordinator’s Column, Perspectives in Telepractice, American Speech-
Language Hearing Association.
Cohn, E. (2014) Working Group on Tele-AAC: Process and Products. Proceedings of the
International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2012 meeting.
Cason, J. & Cohn, E. (2013), Invited Commentary. Telerehabilitation: Current Challenges to Deployment in
the United States, Journal of the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth, 1(2).
Cohn, E. (2012). Tele-ethics in Telepractice for Communication Disorders, Perspectives on Telepractice, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 2 (1). 3 - 15.
Cohn, E. (2012), Coordinator's Column, Perspectives on Telepractice. 2(2). American Speech-
Language Hearing Association.
Anderson K, Boisvert MK, Doneski-Nicol J, Gutmann ML, Hall NC, Morelock C, Steele R, Cohn ER. (2012). Tele AAC
Resolution, International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 2012 Dec 9;4(2):79-82. doi: 10.5195/IJT.2012.6106.
Brannon JA, Cohn ER, Cason J. (2012). Making the case for uniformity in professional state licensure requirements.
International Journal of Telerehabilitation, Apr 13;4 (1):41-6. doi: 10.5195/IJT.2012.6091
Cohn, E, & Watzlaf, JM (2011, Sept.) Privacy and Internet-based telepractice. Perspectives on
Telepractice, American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 1:26-37; doi:10.1044/tele1.1.26
Cohn, E. Viewpoint: Preparing for the Future with Disruption-Resistant Online Programs, Educause Quarterly, March,
2010. 33:1.1
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Cohn, E. One Course, One Website-Of Course? Educause Quarterly, 27:2, 6-7. 2004.
2b. Books
Kumar, S. & Cohn, E. (Eds.) (2013). Telerehabilitation, Springer-Verlag, UK, ISBN:
1447141979.
Chabon, S. & Cohn, E. (Eds.), (2011) The Communication Disorders Casebook: Learning by
Example, Boston MA: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, ISBN: 9780205610129.
Wilkerson, D., Chabon, SS., Cohn, ER, (2011). Test Bank for: The Communication Disorders
Casebook: Learning by Example.
Cohn, ER, & Chabon, SS. (2011). Instructor's Manual for Test Bank for: The Communication
Disorders Casebook: Learning by Example.
Gareis, J. & Cohn, E. (2013). Communication as Culture: An Introduction to the Communication Process.
Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing. ISBN: 0757548040.
Gareis, J. & Cohn, E. (2008). Communication as Culture: An Introduction to the Communication Process.
Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing. ISBN: 0757548040.
Branche, J., Mullennix, J. & Cohn, E. (Eds.), (2007). Diversity across the Curriculum, Bolton, MA, Anker
Publishing Company, ISBN: 9781933371283.
Skolnick, ML & Cohn, ER, (1989). Videofluoroscopic Studies of Speech in Patients with Cleft Palate.
New York: Springer-Verlag, ISBN: 0387969586.
2c. Book Chapters
Cohn, E. and Cason, J. (in press; available online, 2016), Pediatric Interstate Telepractice, Ready or Not?
R. Branski, R. and S. Molfenter (Ed. casebook), New York, NY: Thieme Medical Publishers.
Cohn, E. & Chabon, S. Making the Case for Case-based Learning, in Chabon, S. & Cohn, E. (2011),
The Communication Disorders Casebook: Learning by Example. Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn &
Bacon.
Chabon, S. & Cohn, E., Prologue, in: Chabon, S. & Cohn, E. (2011), The Communication Disorders
Casebook: Learning by Example. Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.
Cohn, E. & Mullennix, J, (2007). Diversity as an Integral Component of the College Curricula, in
Branche, J., Mullennix, J. & Cohn, E. (Eds.) Diversity across the Curriculum, Anker Publishing
Company.
Cohn, E, & Gareis, JW. (2007), Faculty Members as Architects: Structuring Diversity Accessible
Courses, in Branche, J., Mullennix, J. and Cohn, E. (Eds.) Diversity across the Curriculum, Anker
Publishing Company.
Gareis, JW. Cohn, ER, & Skupien, J, (2007) Infusing Diversity into an Introductory Communication
Course. In: Branche, J., Mullennix, J. and Cohn, E. (Eds.) Diversity across the Curriculum, Anker
Publishing Company
Frey, B., Molinero, & A, Cohn, E (2005). Increasing Web Accessibility and Usability in Higher
Education, Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, (Editors: Caroline Howard, Judith Boettcher, Lorraine
Justice, Karen Schenk, Gary Berg and. Patricia Rogers). Idea Group.
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Cohn, E, Davis, D, Nicholl, J, & Baker, C. (2003). Faculty development strategies for a multidisciplinary faculty in
health and rehabilitation. In David Brown (Ed.) Faculty Development Strategies that Work.
Frey, B., Molinero, A., & Cohn, E. (2003). Strategies to Increase Web Accessibility and Usability in
Higher Education, In: Mary Hricko (Ed), Design and Implementation of Web-Enabled Teaching Tools,
Hershey, PA: IDEA Group Publishing.
McWilliams, BJ & Cohn, E., (2002). Cleft Palate and Associated Anomalies of the Craniofacial Complex, in G.
Shames and N. Anderson, Human Communication Disorders, New York: Allyn and Bacon, 2002.
Cohn, E. (2000). Introduction of Computing Competencies for Future Healthcare Professionals, in Teaching
with Technology, Editor: David Brown, Anker Press, 122-126.
2d. Standards and Guidelines and Accreditation Documents American Telemedicine Association’s Principles for Delivering Telerehabilitation Services, 2017. Tammy Richmond, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Christopher Peterson, PT, DPT. Jana Cason, DHS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Mike Billings, PT, DHSc, CEEA, Evelyn Abrahante Terrell, OTD, MHSA, OTR/L, Alan Chong W. Lee, PT, PhD, DPT, CWS, GCS, Michael Towey, M.A. CCC-SLP, Bambang Parmanto, PhD, Andi Saptono, PhD, Ellen R. Cohn, PhD, CCC-SLP,
David Brennan, MBE. American Telemedicine Association Accreditation Program, 2014. Authored by 4 members of Board of
Directors [Ellen Cohn, PhD, Herbert Rogove, MD, Roy Schoenberg, MD, Peter Yellowlee, MD] and staff
[ATA CEO Jon Linkous, Senior Program Director Jordana Bernard]
Jay H. Shore MD, MPH, Matt C. Mishkind, PhD, Jordana Bernard, MBA, Charles R. Doarn, MBA, Iverson Bell, Jr., MD, Rajiv Bhatla, MD, FRCPC, DABN, Elizabeth Brooks, PhD, Robert Caudill, MD, Ellen R. Cohn, PhD, CCC- SLP,
Barthold J. Delphin, Antonio Eppolito, MD, John Fortney, PhD, Karl Friedl, PhD, Phil Hirsch, PhD, Patricia J. Jordan, PhD, Thomas J. Kim, MD, MPH, David D. Luxton, PhD, Michael D. Lynch, PhD, ABPP, Marlene M. Maheu, PhD, Francis L. McVeigh, OD, MS, Eve-Lynn Nelson, PhD, Chuck Officer, Patrick T. O’Neil, MD, Lisa J. Roberts, PhD, Colleen Rye, PhD, Carolyn Turvey, PhD, Alexander Vo, PhD. A Lexicon of Assessment and Outcome Measures for
Telemental Health, American Telemedicine Association. Telemedicine and e-Health. March 2014, 20(3): 282-
292. doi:10.1089/tmj.2013.0357.
Frances Gough, MD (Co-Chair), Medical Director, Sunil Budhrani, MD, MPH, MBA (Co-Chair), \Work Group Members (Alphabetical Order): Ellen Cohn, PhD, Alan Dappen, MD, Cindy Leenknecht, MS, ACNS-BC, Bill Lewis,
MD, Deborah Ann Mulligan MD FAAP FACEP, Deborah Randall, JD, Karen Rheuban, MD, Lisa Roberts, PhD, Terrance J. Shanahan, JD, Kathy Webster, MD, Guidelines for Primary and Urgent Care Real Time, Direct to Patient Telemedicine, 2014. American Telemedicine Association.
3. Presentations
Sally Peterson-Falzone (1), Adriane Baylis (2), Ann Bedwinek (3), Ellen Cohn (4), Scott Dailey (5),
Karen Golding-Kushner (6), Lynn Grames (7), Mary Hardin-Jones (8), Julia Hobbs (9), Ann Kummer (10), Judy LeDuc (11), Brenda Louw (12), Kerry Mandulak (13), Jamie Perry (14), Dennis Ruscello (15),
Nancy Scherer (16), Linda Vallino (17), David Zajac (18), Improving SLPs' Ability to Discriminate
Learned Speech Errors from Obligatory Errors in Speakers with Repaired Clefts: An Audience Participatory Panel. Accepted 90-minute workshop, 2018 American Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Association annual meeting, May, 2018 (ACPA listing of presenter list be determined; Cohn, E: a presenter.)
Cohn, E, Guttman, N, Juengling-Sudkamp., Jenifer, 2017 ASHA Short Course: Telepractice and AAC; ASHA Convention, November 2017
Cohn, E. et al. AAC and Telepractice: Tips and Best Practices, Webchat, Sponsored by ASHA SIG 12 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and ASHA SIG 18 (Telepractice) May 16, 2017.
Cohn, E. UPMC Voice Therapy Conference, Telepractice (Q&A), April 2, 2017
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Cohn, E. Invited Moderator, Telemedicine in Education, American Telemedicine Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, Minneapolis, MN, May 17, 2016.
Cohn, E. Microaggressions in Online Courses, 2016 TCC Online Worldwide Conference, April 19, 2016
Cohn, E. Telepractice 2016, Invited Presentation, Pennsylvania Speech-Language Hearing Association, Pittsburgh, PA, April 9, 2016 Cohn. E. Invited Seminar, Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, March 10, 2016. Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation circa 2015, Telemedicine and eHealth 2015 Conference in Warsaw, Poland, Sept. 29, 2015 (participation via VoIP).
Cohn, E. Telepractice, 9th
Annual Clinical AAC Conference (CAAC), University of Virginia, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA, October 9, 2015.
Cohn E., Moderator, State Medical and Licensing Boards: What You Need to Know. American Telemedicine
Association Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. May 5, 2015.
Cohn, E., Telepractice and Telethics: Circa 2015. (Invited seminar). Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
Rosemont, IL, February 13, 2015.
Cohn, E., Panelist, Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion. African American Student Retention Symposium, Arts and Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. September 26, 2015.
Cohn, E. and LeDuc, J. Presentation on behalf of ASHA SIG # 5 (Speech Science and Orofacial
Disorders, Continuing Education Committee) Poster: Evaluation and Treatment of Speech Disorders
Associated with Cleft Palate and Velopharyngeal Dysfunction. ASHA Schools Conference, Pittsburgh,
PA, July, 2014.
Cohn, E. Telehealth: How do we overcome the key privacy and security issues for telehealth? Presenter
and Moderator, Panasonic Innovation Health Jan 2014, June 17-19, 2014.
Marcin, J., Cohn, E, Arkwright, B and Gutierrez, Roundtable Discussion, Telehealth Video Team,
Innovation, Panasonic Innovation Health Jan 2014, June 17, 2014.
Cohn, E., Steenrod, J, Stevans, J. Interprofessional clinical education: Internal and external models. All Together
Better Health VII, Pittsburgh, PA, June 6-8, 2014.
Cohn, E., Comparative interprofessional ethics education: A didactic exemplar. (Poster presentation). All Together
Better Health VII, Pittsburgh, PA, June 6-8, 2014.
Cohn, E., Mooney, M. The interprofessional cleft palate-craniofacial team model: Elements of success. (Poster
presentation). All Together Better Health VII, Pittsburgh, PA. June 6-8, 2014.
Cohn, E. Presentation: Diversity 2020 Summit, Provost’s Office, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, June 3,
2014.
Cohn, E., Invited Moderator, Improving the Effectiveness of Telemedicine Programs, American Telemedicine
Association Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD, May 19, 2014.
Cohn, E., Invited Panelist, Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center, Virginia Center for Telehealth, March 31,
2014.
Cohn, E., Panel Discussion Moderator: Telepractice in different settings: Does it matter where you
are? ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, Nov. 14, 2013.
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Cohn, E., Panel Discussion Moderator: Telepractice and Specific Disorders, Part 1, Stuttering and
Audiology. ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, Nov. 14, 2013.
Cohn, E. Panel Moderator: Telepractice and Specific Disorders, Part 2, Cleft Palate, Articulation, and
Traumatic Brain Injury. [Substituted for panelist, Karen Golding-Kushner, presenting her slide
presentation and additional content.] ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, Nov. 14, 2013.
Cohn, E., Short Course Moderator: Current Issues & Opportunities for Telehealth and Telepractice, John
Linkous, CEO, American Telemedicine Association. ASHA Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, Nov. 15,
2013.
Cohn, E., Moderator, Panel discussion on state license portability. American Telemedicine Association.
Austin, Texas. May, 2013.
Cohn, E., and Watzlaf, V. Informed “Privacy” and “Terms of Use” Policies for Online University Courses, TCC
Worldwide Online Conference: Emerging Technologies for Learning, April 16-18, 2013.
Cohn, E., Goldman, A. and Tucker, J, Telepractice in 2013 Panel Discussion: State of the Art. Pennsylvania Speech-
Language Hearing Association Annual Meeting, Harrisburg, PA, April 2, 2013.
Tindall, L, Cohn, E, Campbell, M, Golding-Kushner, K, and Christiana, D, Special Interest Group 18
Telepractice: Today and Tomorrow. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association National Meeting, Atlanta, GA. (poster presentation), Nov.16, 2012.
Cohn, ER and Watzlaf, V. Telepractice and Informed Consent: Readability of VoiP Privacy Policies,
American Speech-Language Hearing Association National Meeting, Atlanta, GA. (poster presentation;
Meritorious Award), Nov. 15, 2012.
Cohn, ER. (Organizer/Moderator/Presenter), Introduction to Telepractice, in AAC Meets Telerehabilitation:
Envisioning Transformative Tele-AAC Research. International Society for Augmentative and Assisted Communication (ISAAC) Conference – Research Symposium, August 3-4, 2012.(Proceedings published 2014; https://www.isaac-online.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/ISAAC-Research-Symposium-Proceedings-2012- FINAL-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf)
Cohn, E, (moderator), Brannon, J, DeMers, S, Lane, M, and Grace, P. Resolving State Licensure
Barriers for Telepractice. American Telemedicine Association International Meeting & Exposition,
San Jose, CA. April 30, 2012.
Cohn, ER. Deliyannides, TS and Vanessa Gabler, V. A Model Collaboration: University Library System and
Rehabilitation Research Team Advance Telepractice Knowledge, [E-Poster] American Telemedicine
Association International Meeting & Exposition, San Jose, CA. April 29- May 1, 2012.
Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation: A Wide Angle View. In panel: Telepractice: Issues in Training and
Implementation: Part 1, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
(CAPSCD) Annual Meeting, Newport Beach, CA. April 19, 2012.
Cohn, E, and Vento, B. Teleaudiology and Tele-supervision: A Viable Match? In panel: Telepractice: Issues
in Training and Implementation: Part 2, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and
Disorders (CAPSCD), Newport Beach, CA. April 19, 2012.
Cohn, E. (Moderator and Presenter), Telepractice: A Concluding Post-Script, In panel: Telepractice: Issues
in Training and Implementation: Part 2, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and
Disorders (CAPSCD), Newport Beach, CA. April19, 2012.
Watzlaf, V, Cohn, E, Moeini, S, Firouzan, P. VoiP for Telerehabilitation: A Risk Assessment for HIPAA
Compliance. American Telemedicine Association National Meeting, Tampa, Florida, May 1, 2011.
Cohn, ER (with Linkous, J. and Capistrant, J.) So, you want to telepractice across state lines?
In: Resolving Medical Licensure Barriers, American Telemedicine Webcast. October 5, 2011.
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Cohn, E. (a seminar with Coleman, MA, Jinks, A., Goldman, A., Krumm, A., Simpson, R. and Watzlaf, V).
Telepractice 101 for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, Pennsylvania Speech-Language
Hearing Association Convention, April 7, 2011.Cohn, E, and Forrest, T., Orthodontics and Speech-
Language Pathology: Making the Case for lnterprofessional Collaboration, Pennsylvania Speech-Language
Hearing Association Convention, April 8, 2011.
Cohn, E, Summary of Current and Future Challenges in: Telepractice and Professional Issues (portion of 90-
minute seminar). American-Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention, November 20, 2010. (initiated /coordinated content and shared moderator duties; 6 presenters).
Cohn, E. Pediatric Telerehabilitation and Cleft Palate Teams. 5th Annual Pediatric Telehealth Colloquium at
the 2010 American Telemedicine Association Mid-Year Meeting, September 27, 2010.
Krumm, M, Cohn, E, Vento, B, Seelman, K. Technologies, Consumer Needs, and Curricular Imperatives
for Audiology Telepractice and Tele-education. 2010 mHealth Summit. Foundation for the National
Institutes of Health, November 8, 2010.
Rice, M, Morton, C, Arnos, K, Cohn, E, Drayna, D, Grundfast, K, Tomblin, B, Huggins, W, Richa, N,
Marazita, M. Hamilton, C. PhenX Measures for Speech & Hearing, American-Speech-Language Hearing
Association Annual Convention, (initiated/coordinated and staffed poster presentation), November 2010.
Kumar, S, and Cohn, E. What Do Universities Need to Teach to Develop 21st Century Telerehabilitation
Practitioners? (Poster presentation) American Telemedicine Association, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX,
May 17, 2010
Cohn, E, Pramuka, M. and Deliyannides, T. Building the Telerehabilitation Community through Internet•
based Dissemination Activities, (poster presentation), American Telemedicine Association, Annual
Meeting, San Antonio, TX, May 17, 2010.
Kumar, S, and Cohn, E. What Do Universities Need to Teach to Develop 21st Century Telerehabilitation
Practitioners? (Poster presentation) American Telemedicine Association, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX,
May 17, 2010.
Cohn, E. (Long-course co-coordinator/co-moderator with N. Antoniotti), "Return on Investment and Cost
Analysis: Creating a Fiscally Meaningful Case for Telehealth." Sponsored by the Telerehabilitation and
Business and Finance SIGS, May 16, 2010.
Vento, B. Cohn, ER, Krumm, M. Theodoros, D. and McCue, M. (2010) Telerehabilitation Practice: A
Curricular Imperative for Future Audiologists. (Poster presentation), American Academy of Audiology
Annual Meeting. April, 2010.
Cohn, ER, Galena, RB, and Ford, M., Cleft Palate Pedagogy and Academic Public Service: Disseminating
Knowledge -- One Google 'Knol' at a Time, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Annual Meeting,
San Antonio, TX, March 17, 2010.
Ford, M, Cohn, E, Neiswanger, K., Karen L. Schmidt, KL, Marazita, M. Constructing a speech
assessment protocol for multinational research studies: the case for a hybridized approach,
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, March 17,
2010.
Cohn, E, Brienza, D, McCue, M, Pramuka, M. and Deliyannides, T. Telerehabilitation E-Dissemination
Opportunities: Three Vehicles for Academic Public Service. (Poster presentation) American Telemedicine
Association Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, April 27, 2009.
Cohn, E. Getting the Most Out of the Consultant Model in the Classroom: A Case Study in Teaching
Organizational Communication. Eastern Communication Association Convention, May 1, 2008.
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Cohn, E, and Forrest, T. Orthodontics: Essential Information for Speech-Language Pathologists.
Pennsylvania Speech, Language, Hearing Association, April 11, 2008.
Cohn, E, and Bowman, D. Ventriloquism 101: A Tutorial in Compensatory Speech Production Strategies,
Pennsylvania Speech, Language, Hearing Association, April 10, 2008.
Cohn, E, Galloway. E. and Moon, J. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
(1964-1989) Electronic Archive. American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia,
Presentation at ACPA Membership Meeting and Poster. April 18, 2008.
Cohn, E, and ATA Telerehabilitation SIG members, Telerehabilitation: Current Developments and Future
Directions, Short course, American Telemedicine Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. April 6, 2008.
Cohn, E. Virtual Public Service: Dissemination of Health and Telerehabilitation Content, (poster),
International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI), Home Health and the Delivery of
Remote Rehabilitation Services, Pre-conference Short course, St. Petersburg, FL. February 21, 2008.
Cohn, E. Pandemic Preparedness: Is There a Role for Telerehabilitation? (Poster) International
Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI), Home Health and the Delivery of Remote
Rehabilitation Services Pre-Conference Short course, St. Petersburg, FL. February 21, 2008.
Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation History, Definitions and Needs. International Conference on Aging, Disability
and Independence (ICADI), Home Health and the Delivery of Remote Rehabilitation Services Pre•
conference Short course, St. Petersburg, FL. February 20, 2008.
Cohn E. Remote Assessment of the Home Environment. International Conference on Aging, Disability
and Independence (ICADI), Home Health and the Delivery of Remote Rehabilitation Services Pre•
conference Short course, St. Petersburg, FL. February 20, 2008.
Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation Preparedness Planning for a Global Pandemic, (roundtable), American
Telemedicine Association, Annual Meeting, May 14, 2007.
Egolf, D and Cohn, E. The Efficacy of Using a Student-Written E-Text in Teaching, Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, March 29, 2007.
Egolf, D, Chester, S, Cohn, E, and Gareis, J. E-learning and Non-verbal Communication. Eastern
Communication Association, Providence, Rl, March 29, 2007.
Egolf, D., Chester. S. and Cohn, E. (Gareis, J. Panel Chair), E-Learning 2006: A State of the Art Report,
National Communication Association, and November 19, 2006.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate Course Pedagogy: Identifying and Eliminating Student Misconceptions: Poster
Presentation. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, November 18,
2006.
Cohn, E, and Hill, K., Telerehabilitation Clinical Practice and Clients with Communication Disorders Who
Use AAC in 2006: An Interactive SWOT Analysis, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual
Meeting, Miami, FL, November 18, 2006.
Cohn, E, and Gareis, J, Infusing Multicultural Elements into the Public Speaking Course, University of
Maryland Diversity Network, Fourth Annual Faculty Conference, College Park, MD, October 13, 2006.
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Durrant, J. and Cohn, E. (Session Co-Chairs), 151
National Audiological-Phoniatric Conference, Warsaw,
Poland, Session Co-chair, by Videoconference, September 12, 2006, Session, (by teleconference).
Brisben, A, Parmanto, 8, Cohn. E, Yaruss, JS, and Lathan, CE. Development of Telemonitoring Architecture
for Childrens' Communication Skills, Rehabilitation Society of North America (RESNA) Annual Meeting,
Atlanta, GA, June 2006.
Cohn, E, Yaruss, JS, Lathan, CE, Brisben, A, Parmanto, 8, and Brienza, D. Assessing "Off-the-Shelf'
Software for Telerehabilitation: Guiding Principles and Best Practices, American Telemedicine Association,
San Diego, CA. May 8, 2006.
Egolf, D, Chester, S, and Cohn, E. (presenter). E-Learning in Communication: A Town Meeting. Eastern
Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA. April27, 2006.
Cohn, E. and Paul, JM, A Virtual Class Project: A Face-to-Face Class, a Distant Client, and PLAY! A
Video Game Music Symphony. Technology, Colleges, and Community Worldwide Online Conference,
April 18, 2006.
Egolf, D, and Cohn, E. Evaluating the Distance E-Learning Teacher, Society for Information Technology
and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando, FL, March 21, 2006.
Egolf, D, and Cohn, E. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Roundtable Discussion on Distance E•
Learning. Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Orlando,
FL, March 21, 2006. Durrant, J. and Cohn, E. (session co-chairs). Meeting of the Committee of Acoustics
of the Polish Academy of Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Intra-Campus and Distance Tele media
Resources and a Teaching Application in Pharmacology. (via teleconference), October 21, 2005.
Hibbitts, B. and Cohn, E. Teaching Law in Real-Time: The JURIST Model. Technology, Colleges and
Community Worldwide Online Conference, April 2005.
Cohn, E. A Two-Step Instructional Approach to Address Misconceptions about VPI. American Cleft
Palate-Craniofacial Association, Myrtle Beach, SC, April 2005.
Cohn, E. Preserving Communication Course Content: Needs and Future Trends; Strategies for
Augmenting Basic Course Content, Basic Course Conference, Eastern Communication Association, April
2005.
Cohn, E, and Hibbitts, B. Academic and Public Service Web Sites: Two Models and Effective Strategies.
Conference on Teaching Online in Higher Education (TOHE), Indiana University-Purdue University,
November 11, 2004.
Cohn E, and Hibbitts, B. Chatterbots and Persona-Sots: Instructional Applications for the Future.
Conference on Teaching Online in Higher Education (TOHE), Indiana University-Purdue University,
November 11, 2004.
Cohn, E. Meeting of the Committee of Acoustics of the Polish Academy of Sciences University of
Pittsburgh Intra-Campus and Distance Telemedia Resources and a Teaching Application in
Pharmacology. October 8, 2004, (via teleconference).
Cohn, E., Dominick, J. and Klinzing, G. et al, Academic Network Vulnerabilities: Two Views of
the Elephant, EDUCAUSE 2002 Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 2002.
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SERVICE
1. UNIVERSITY
2017- Teaching Partner, University Center for Teaching and Learning 2011-2015 Residence Hall, Faculty Mentor
2007-2011
2010-2012
2010
2008
7/2006- 2/2007
2007-
2004-2009
2004
2004
2004-2005
2004- 2005
2004-2005
2003
2002-2005
Faculty Representative to the Health Sciences Committee
University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees
Center for Global Health, Committee for Student Affairs
Focus Group, Diversity Seminar, Center for University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Design and Distance Education
Office of the Provost's and Dean of Student's Out-of-the-Classroom Curriculum Committee
University Senate Secretary (University-wide elected office):
Senate Executive Committee
Senate Expanded Executive Committee
Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Recycling on Pitt Properties Senate Community Relations Committee (ad hoc)
Senate Educational Policies Committee (ex-officio)
Senate Student Affairs Committee (ex-officio)
Senate University Press Committee (ex-officio)
Representative to the University Working Group on Pandemic Preparation
University of Pittsburgh Counseling Center, Liaison
Career Development Committee, Office of the Provost E-Portfolio Committee, Center for Instructional Design and Distance Education
E-Portfolio Issues Subcommittee
Health Sciences Influenza Initiative
University Senate, Plant Utilization Committee
University Senate, Committee for Elections
Penny Crary Diversity Award for Students, Office of the Provost
Health Sciences Library Systems Director Search Committee
Provost's Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence
Best Practices Subcommittee Health Sciences Information Technology Council (ex-officio)
Learning in an Experiential Academic Setting through Distributed Technology (LEAD), Health Sciences Advisory Group, University of Pittsburgh
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2001-2005
2001-2006
2001-2007
2000-2007
2000-2003
2000-2003
1999-2002
2000-2001
2001-2002
2001
2000-2015
Health Science Information Technology Faculty Advisory Committee,
Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
Classroom Technology Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh
Continuing Education Consortium, University of Pittsburgh
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, Faculty Support Team
Provost's Instructional Technology Steering Committee
Committee on Conflict of Interest, University of Pittsburgh
Subcommittee on Human Subject Consent Provost's Council on Academic Computing, University of Pittsburgh, 1999-2000
Chair, Subcommittee on Distance Education
Chair, Subcommittee for Systems Disaster
Chair, Subcommittee on Communication
Internal Assessment Subcommittee of the College of General Studies' Extended Education
Program
Liaison to the University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Design and Distance Education
2. HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOLS
2014-2015 Interprofessional CPD Committee
2010-2015 2009-
2008-2014
2008-2014 2006-2015
2011- 2015
2012
2006
2006-2008
2006-2007 2005-2014
2005-2006
Women in Medicine and Science Forum
University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy Advisory Committee
University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Office of Diversity,
Diversity Working Committee
Health Sciences Schools Interprofessional Working Group
Industry Relationships Education Working Group
CTSA Education Core Committee (NIH Grant)
CTSI Education Core Internal Advisory Committee
CTSI Ramp to K Committee CTSI Education for Residents and Students, Subcommittee
Implementation of the T-32, Subcommittee and SHRS point-of-contact for awards
CTSI Leadership Council
Type 1 Translation PhD/CTS Certificate, Subcommittee
CTSI Common Core/Pre-doctoral Students, Subcommittee
CTSI Program for Undergraduates, Subcommittee
Basic Science of Care, School of Medicine, PBL faculty leader and planning committee
CTSA Grant Writing Committee- Education Core
3. SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES
2010
2009 2008-2010
2008-2014
2007-2015 2006
2004-2015
2004 2003
2002-2014
2001-2007
SHRS Phone-a-than, Development Office, (Feb. 17, 2010)
Physician Assistant Accreditation - Application/Website Advisor
Research Development Fund, Reviewer Space Committee, Ad hoc member
Taskforce on Assessment, Coordinator (Middle States Evaluation)
Committee on Reconciliation of Grievances
Clinical Coordinators Committee, Coordinator
Committee for the FISAI PVA Endowed Chair in Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Committee for SHRS Distinguished Professor Nomination
Safety and Security Committee
BS in Rehabilitation Undergraduate Advisory Committee
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2001-2003
2001-2002
2000
1999-2001
1999- 1999-2015
2000 2000-2006
1999-2013
1999
1998-1999
1997
1997
1997
Development Advisory Council (ex-officio)
Search Committee for Assistant Professor, G. Norman Chair in Sports Medicine/Athletic
Training
Admissions/Recruitment Executive Committee
Clinical Coordinators Committee (ex officio)
Graduate Faculty Committee
Deans and Chairs Committee Search Committee for Occupational Therapy Assistant Professor
SHRS Dean's Transformation (Technology) Executive Committee
SHRS Dean's Instructional and Information and Technology Committee, Past Chair
Committee for Dean's Award for Excellence for Teaching at SHRS
SHRS Executive Committee, SHRS Faculty Secretary (elected)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Grant Team
Task Group for Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC)
Task Group on Active Learning and Support Technologies
4. SCHOOL OF LAW
2005 Disabilities Law Certificate Admissions Committee
2005 Disabilities Law Certificate Advisory Committee
2004 Co-authored (with Prof. Alan Meisel) Certificate in Disability Law
2003 Co-authored (with Prof. Alan Meisel) MSL Concentration in Disability Law
5. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCE AND DISORDERS
2015-
2000-
2007-2008 2000-2007 2015-
1992-2007
Prior
Admissions Committee
Faculty (comprehensive exams; advising, admissions, meetings, etc.)
Recruitment Committee
Faculty Development Committee, Chair
Faculty Development Committee, Chair
Clinic Committee
Masters Curriculum Subcommittee
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Continuing Education Committee, Member and Former Chair
United Way Liaison
6. COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES
2005-2006
2005-2006
Pitt Online Faculty Advisory Committee
University External Studies Program Advisory Committee
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7. UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE
2017 David C. Frederick Externship Selection Committee 2014- Faculty Fellow 2015-2017 David C. Frederick Scholarship Selection Committee 2017 Community Based Research Applications
2005-2015 SHRS liaison to UHC for SHRS-BPhil. Degree; coordinate SHRS program
2005 Authored Proposal for SHRS-BPhil. Degree for undergraduate student researchers
8. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Founding Editor, International Journal of Telerehabilitation, (electronic journal), summer, 2009 launch –current. PubMed indexed.
Co-initiated a publicly available electronic archive The Aphasiology Archive at http://aphasiology.pitt.edu in collaboration
with University of Pittsburgh Library System, 2006.
Initiated an electronic journal archive, http://digital.library.pitt.edu/c/cleftpalate, (now completed and available
online to the public at no charge) for the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal (1964-1989) in collaboration with
University of Pittsburgh Library System, 2004-2008
9. DIVERSITY
American Speech-Language Hearing Association STEP Mentor (2014- )
University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Office of Diversity, Diversity Working Committee and associated activities. 2008-2015.
Meet the Experts Panel, G-2014 Pre-Health Summit, Freshman Year 101: Laying the Pavement for Health
Professions School Acceptance. Office of Health Sciences Diversity, University of Pittsburgh, November 6, 2010.
Hosted UPMC Dignity and Respect Campaign at SHRS, January 11, 2011.
Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia, Health Sciences Recruiting Fair, February 17, 2011. SHRS
representative.
SHRS liaison to the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Health Disparities Poster
Competition
IMSD R25 Advisory Committee Member: R25 Grant Proposal, Initiative for Maximizing Student Development.
This grant is designed to increase the number of under-represented minorities entering and completing PhD
programs. Wishwa Kapoor is Principal Investigator; Paula Davis will serve as the Co• Principal Investigator.
(Served as working committee member and reviewer).
Pittsburgh Classical Middle School, October 17, 2002
Career Day, Frick International Studies Academy, Middle School, May 2001
Saturday Health Science Academy, Frick International Studies Academy, Middle School, May 13, 2000.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Expo of Excellence at Duquesne University, Faculty Judge, November 24, 2000.
University of Pittsburgh Partners in Education Consortium, Saturday Health Science Academy, Milliones Technology Academy, Instructor: gradeh s 6 and 8, March 13, 1999. 10. MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL
1996-1997, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center System Board of Directors 1996-1997, Presbyterian Hospital, Boards of Directors 1996-1997, Interfaith Chaplaincy Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 1996-1991, Jewish Chaplaincy Advisory Committee, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 1990-1991, Montefiore University Hospital Board of Trustees 1990-1991, Montefiore University Hospital Finance Committee 1990-1991, Montefiore University Hospital Audit Committee
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1990-1991, Montefiore Hospital Board of Trustees, Vice Chairman Montefiore Hospital Board of Trustees
1990-1991, Executive Management Committee Finance Committee 1990-1991, Facilities Planning Committee 1990-1991, Professional and Academic Affairs Committee
11. COMMUNITY
2010, 2012
2006-2008
2005-
1988-2004
1988- 1990
1996-1997
1993-2003
2001
2002-2008 2001
1999
1993-1997
1996-2000
1996- 1997
12. OTHER
2018 2017
2016
2015
LHAS of Western Pennsylvania, Allocations Committee
Bayer Nonprofit Center, Drucker Coach
LHAS Past President
LHAS of Western Pennsylvania, Executive Board
LHAS of Western Pennsylvania, President
Provided volunteer leadership to 2000+ member service organization in support of
hospital and community health projects. Chaired 50- 80+ member volunteer board and
represented the organization on foundation and hospital boards, hospital committees and
community organizations. Oversight and coordination activities included hospital• based
businesses; personnel, allocations to social services; 20+ organizational committees,
budget and investments, major fundraising events, community educational events, a
competitive community allocations process, scholarship awards, volunteer management;
new member recruitment and membership retention, publications and office operations.
Provided leadership in two transitional periods as the only two-term president in the
organization's 103-year history.
United Way of Allegheny County
Agency Review Committee
Drucker Volunteer Agency Facilitator
Agency Review Committee
Field of Service Review Committee for Support of Older People
Field of Service Review Committee- Health and Education
Visiting Nurses Association-Professional Advisory Board
Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Board of Trustees
Women's Health Grant Assessment Team
Judging assignments accepted for Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Pittsburgh, PA and as Grand Awards Judge –Health Sciences and Biomedical, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Judge, 6th grade division, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2017.
Judge, Biomedical and Social Sciences, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2016;
Grand Awards Judge –Health Sciences and Biomedical, Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, May 10, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA
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CONSULTANT
Communications Consulting: Developments include AlliedSignal (now Honeywell Corp); Equitable Gas;
US Bureau of Mine Safety Development, and pharmacy based organizations. Projects included
communications need assessments and "train the trainer" modules in strategic communication planning
for site communicators based in manufacturing plants in US, Germany, England and France;
presentational executive coaching; and analysis of communication in high risk communication settings
employing self-• contained respiratory rescue equipment.
2016 SHRS Physician Assistant Program, Article in Preparation, D. Opacic, (Reader)
2015- Effectiveness of Telepractice by Smartphone App Technology in Preventing Voice Problems.” Liz
Grillo (PI): R15 funded.
2015- 2016, Linking Kids to Technology, DOE application, J. Lowman, University of Kentucky (volunteer)
2008, University of Pittsburgh: Oral-Facial Cleft Families: Phenotypes and G e n e t i c s .
Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics- Research Team, University of Pittsburgh
1998-2001, University of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Center (research and clinic as needed; assisted in
conduct of multi-view videofluoroscopic assessments of velopharyngeal mechanisms during staff absence)
JOURNAL AND REVIEW ACTIVITIES
Founding Editor
2008- International Journal of Telerehabilitation, ISSN 1945-2002, Library of Congress (LC) & ISSN Centre for the United States, Vol. 1 -April 2009.
PubMed Indexed.
http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/index.phpfTelerehab/
Journal Reviewer
2016 International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
2016 International Journal of Audiology
2016 ASHA Perspectives in Telerehabilitation 2016- Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2014- Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research
2011- 2008- 2004-2006 2003 2002 2001-
1979-1981
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery (AMS)
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
International Journal of Cases on Electronic Commerce
American Journal of Pharmacy Education
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL)
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Editorial Advisory Board
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2000-2001 Gallery of Courses Taught with Technology, International Center for Computer Enhanced
Learning at Wake Forest University. Editorial Board
Textbook Reviewer
2016
2015
2010 2009 2007-2009 2003-2006 2003 2003 2002
Plural Publishing
Oxford University Press
Pharmaceutical Press
Allyn & Bacon/Pearson
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Roxbury Publishing Company
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Sage Publications Pearson, Allyn & Bacon
STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISOR
2008-2013 SHRS Student Diversity Council, Founding Advisor
2007-2014 SHRS Research Poster Week Competition (not held in 2015 due to renovations)
2001-2015 SHRS Graduate-Professional Student Association, Advisor
2000-2015 SHRS Dean's Student Advisory Board, Founding Advisor
1999-2002
1995-1997
1982-1985
1996
University of Pittsburgh National Student Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, Chapter Advisor;
Chapter Advisor
University of Pittsburgh Mortarboard Honor Society, Advisor
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 1975-current
Select Peer Review, Orofacial Special Interest Group, 2016 annual convention.
Special Interest Group# 18: Telepractice. Initiated and prepared proposal. Approved by ASHA Board in
October, 2010. Formed the first coordinating committee, Editorial Board, and Continuing Education
Committee. SIG #18 Coordinator, 2010-2013. ASHA Board of Division Coordinators, 2010-2013.
Telepractice Practice Resource Project, Subject Matter Expert, 2012- 2014. American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Select Peer Review (Speech-Language
Pathology Assistant Scope of Practice), 2012
Select Reviewer, “Professional Issues in Telepractice for Speech-Language
Pathologists, 2010; 2015.
Business, Management, and Professional Issues Committee, 2010 Annual Convention
Special Divisions: #10 Higher Education; #18 Telepractice SIG
Student to Empowered Professional (S. T.E.P.) Mentor, 2008-2009, 2011-2012
ASHA Continuing Education Administrator, University of Pittsburgh, 1983-2008
Congressional Action Contact Network - Coordinator for Pennsylvania, 1986-
1988 Congressional Action Contact, 1981-1991.
American Telemedicine Association, 2007-
present Board of Directors, (2012-2016)
Standards and Guidelines Working Group:
Primary/Urgicare Telemental Health Lexicon
Accreditation Program for Online Patient Consultations (Founding Committee member)
Telerehabilitation Special Interest Group, Executive Committee, 2006-
2014 Chair, (May 2010- 2012); Vice Chair, (2008- 2010)
ATA Leadership Committee SIG Liaison (2008-2012), Nominating Committee (2010)
Telerehabilitation Standards and Guidelines Working Group, (2008 -
2010) 2010 ATA long course co-coordinator, 2010;
2011 short course coordinator
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009 ATA national meeting, program reviewer
2014 poster reviewer
2015, 2014, 2012, 2009 ATA program moderator
ATA Special Interest Group, Leadership Group (2008-2012)
Institutional Council Member (via RERC on Telerehabilitation), 2009-2012
Federation of Cleft Palate Clinics of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Public Relations Committee, 1981-1983
Craniofacial Committee, 1981
Mid Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center
Poster Abstract Review,
2014- Outreach Committee,
2015-18
National Student Speech-Language Association, Pittsburgh chapter
National Chapter of the Year, 2000
National Chapter Advisor Honors, 1999
Chapter Advisor, 1999- 2002 Chapter Advisor, 1995-1997
Chapter Advisor, 1982-198
Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association
Board, 2015-2016
Telepractice Task Force, 2012
Licensure Task Force, 2009-
2011
Annual Convention, Peer-review,
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2011 Treasurer Committee, 2000-
2001 Annual Convention, Session
Chair, 1997
Speech Pathology Training Committee, 1981
Student Essay Contest Review Committee,
1981
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech and Hearing Association
Honors of the Association, 2006 Past President, Board Member,
1987 President, 1986
President-Elect, 1985 Nominating Committee, 1984
Program Committee, 1982-1983
Sigma XI
University of Pittsburgh’s Chapter Delegate to the 2015 Annual Meeting, Kansas City, MO, October 22-23, 2015.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS (LOCAL/REGIONAL)
Cohn, ER, Is telepractice in your future? Making an informed decision. Naomi Landy Memorial Lecture,
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech- Language- Hearing Association. October 24, 2015.
Cohn. E. Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion, Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, African
American Student Retention Symposium, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. September 26, 2015.
Cohn, ER, SHRS instruction: Update on SHRS Instructional Initiatives. Report to SHRS Board of Visitors,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. October 14, 2014.
Cohn, ER, SHRS instruction: Update on SHRS Instructional
Initiatives. Report to SHRS Board of Visitors, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. October, 2013
Cohn, ER, Report to the ATA SIG/Chapter Leadership, American Telemedicine Association SIG Leadership
Meeting. Mar. 29, 2012.
Cohn, E, Telepractice Update- 2010 ASHA Revisited Program, Southwest Pennsylvania
Speech-Language-Hearing Association. March 12, 2011.
Cohn, ER, SHRS instruction in 2011: Update on SHRS Instructional
Initiatives. Report to SHRS Board of Visitors, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. October 12, 2011
Cohn, E. Telepractice, current and future challenges. The Children's Institute, Pittsburgh, PA.
Oct 19, 2011.
Cohn, E. Speech- Language Pathology 101 for Orthodontists, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental
Medicine -Orthodontics, July 22, 2011.
Cohn, E. PhenX Measures for Speech and Hearing- 2010 ASHA Convention Revisited Program,
Southwest Speech-Language-Hearing Association, March 12, 2011.
Cohn, E. Telepractice Update- 2010 ASHA Revisited Program, Southwest Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, March 12, 2011.
Cohn, E. PhenX Measures for Speech and Hearing - 2010 ASHA Convention Revisited Program,
Southwest Speech-Language-Hearing Association, March 12, 2011.
Cohn, E. and Nicoll, JM, Effective Communication for Dental Hygienists, University of Pittsburgh,
School of Dental Medicine, (3 hour continuing education workshop), Feb 4, 2011
Cohn, E. Speech- Language Pathology 101 for Orthodontists, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental
Medicine -Orthodontics, July 28, 2010.
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Cohn, E. Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of Communication Science and
Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, February 3, 2010.
Cohn, E. SHRS/Nursing Undergraduate Class: Practical Issues in Disability, Talking with
(not to) persons with disabilities. January 13, 2010.
Cohn, E. Discussion Leader, Beyond Tests and Quizzes, Creative Assessments in the
College Classroom, by RJ Mezeske and BA Mezeske, University of Pittsburgh Center for
Instructional Development and Distance Education, October 29, 2009.
Cohn, E. Nonverbal Communication, Lothrop Hall, University of Pittsburgh, October 26, 2009.
Cohn, E. Non-verbal Communication: Selling Yourself-The Two Minute Pitch. College of General
Studies Student Government, September 26, 2009.
Cohn, E. UPMC, Simplifying Inter-Professional Health Care Delivery... Why is it So Hard? Dr. Loren
Roth Quality and Patient Safety Symposium: Focus on Simplicity. September 25, 2009.
Cohn, E. Speech- Language Pathology 101 for Orthodontists, University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental
Medicine - Orthodontics, July 17, 2009.
Cohn, ER, Krumm, M, Theodoras, D, McCue, M, and Vento, B., Telerehabilitation Practice: A Curricular
Imperative for Future Audiologists. Teaching audiology conference: The art and science of teaching
audiology practice management, (poster presentation) University of Pittsburgh. June 11-13, 2009.
Cohn, E. Nonverbal Communication, G u e s t Lecturer, Communication Process, University of
Pittsburgh, March 4, 2009.
Cohn, E. Communicating with the Community. Community Outreach Speaker's Bureau
Training/Course. University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Office of Clinical
Research, Health Sciences, and UPMC Office of Contracts, Grants and Intellectual Property. February
16, 2009.
Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation: History, Status and Future Considerations, State Board of Examiners of Speech•
Language and Hearing Examiners, Harrisburg, PA, February 5, 2009.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of Communication Science and
Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, February 4, 2009.
Cohn, E. Resume/CV Building, RxPlus pre-pharmacy organization, November 19, 2008.
Cohn, E. Talking to People (not their disabilities), University of Pittsburgh Emerging Leaders,
Guest Facilitator-Diversity Roundtable, October 30, 2008.
Cohn, E. CV Preparation Workshop, Lambda Kappa Sigma and Phi Lambda Sigma, School of Pharmacy
student organizations, Oct. 30, 2008.
Cohn, E, SHRS Instructional Development: Status and New Developments, Board of Visitors, School of
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, October 8, 2008.
Cohn, E.R., Launching an E-Journal: The International Journal on Telerehabilitation, RERC on
Telerehabilitation, Advisory Board Meeting, October 6, 2008.
Cohn, E. Non-verbal Communication, College of General Studies Student Government, September 26, 2008.
Cohn, E. Resume/CV Building, Student National Pharmacist Association (SNPHA), University of Pittsburgh
chapter, September 11, 2008.
Cohn, E. Communicating with the Community. Community Outreach Speaker's Bureau
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Training/Course. University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Office of Clinical
Research, Health Sciences, and UPMC Office of Contracts, Grants and Intellectual Property. July 21,
2008.
Cohn, E. Communicating with the Community. Community Outreach Speaker's Bureau
Training/Course. University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Office of Clinical
Research, Health Sciences, and UPMC Office of Contracts, Grants and Intellectual Property. January
7, 2008.
Cohn, E. Communicating with the Community. Community Outreach Speaker's Bureau
Training/Course. University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute; Office of Clinical
Research, Health Sciences, and UPMC Office of Contracts, Grants and Intellectual Property. June 25,
2007.
Cohn, E. Introduction to Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of
Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, April 11, 2007.
Cohn, E. Introduction to Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department
of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, March 5, 2007.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate Pedagogy: Recognizing and Eliminating Misconceptions, ASHA Revisited Program,
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association, February 12, 2007.
Ansorge, C. Bell, S., and Cohn, E. Favorite Low Technology Applications (LTA) Tools (web cast), The
TLT Group, December 1, 2006.
Cohn, E. Telerehabilitation, HRS 1704/2714. November 29, 2006.
Cohn, E. (facilitator), AAC Use: A Round Table Clinical SWOT Analysis. AAC Institute Fourth
International Symposium on Evidence-Based Practice and Preferred Practice Plans.
Pittsburgh, PA. Sept, 16, 2006
Cohn, E. Introduction to Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department
of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, April 12, 2006.
Cohn, E. Preparing for Interviews, Plus, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh,
January 9, 2006.
Cohn, E. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Faculty Facilitator,
University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education, November 2, 2005
Cohn, E. Introduction to Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department
of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, April 7, 2004.
Cohn, E. Supervision: Process and Ethics, HRS 2905, Ethical Issues in Healthcare, March 3, 2004
Cohn, E. Building Career Success, Riper, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, February 16, 2004
Cohn, E. and Molinero, Applications of the Science of Teaching to University Teaching. SHRS PhD
Seminar, 2004
Cohn, E, Teaching and Technology: Web-based Course Management in an Active Learning
Environment, Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing, January 19, 2004.
Cohn, E. Instant Messaging in Higher Education: A Faculty Training Challenge. The TLT Group,
December 20, 2003.
Cohn E, and Laudat, N. Transitioning to Web-based Course Management Software: Lessons
Learned, LA Roche College, December 10, 2003.
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Cohn E. Instructional Development Update, SHRS Board of Visitors, University of Pittsburgh,
October 17, 2003.
Cohn, E., Low Technology Threshold Applications and Options. Faculty Development Resource
Association, Pittsburgh, PA. April 6, 2003.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of Communication Science and
Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, February 19, 2003.
Cohn, E. Introduction to Professional Issues, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department
of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, February 17, 2003
Cohn E. Instructional Development Update, SHRS Board of Visitors, University of Pittsburgh, October 16,
2002
Cohn E. Cleft Palate, in Voice Disorders, Duquesne University, September 9, 2002.
Cohn E. Lectures in Evaluation and Management, Department of Communication Science and Disorders
University of Pittsburgh, October 31, November 14, November 19, November 28, and December 3, 2002
Cohn E., Engaging Students Via E-learning and C-Learning, Faculty Development Resource Association,
Pittsburgh, PA. April 12, 2002.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of Communication Science and
Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, January 23, 2002.
Cohn E., Community Linkages and SHRS Instruction, SHRS Development Advisory Council, University of
Pittsburgh, January 10, 2002.Cohn, E., Electronic Communication and Instructional Technologies. SHRS
PhD Seminar, University of Pittsburgh, January 9, 2002.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department of Communication Science
and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, February 5 and 7, 2001.
Cohn, E. Website and Instructional Development, Visiting Goodwill-Italy Delegation, June 2001.
Cohn, E. Website and Instructional Development, SHRS Development Advisory Council, April 5, 2001.
Cohn, E. Getting Your Message Across to Healthcare Specialists, National Curriculum Faculty Retreat;
Interrupting the Sepsis Cascade: Innovations in Biotechnology, University Pharmacotherapy Associates,
Nemacolin Woodlands, PA, February 25, 2001.
Cohn E., Website and Instructional Development, SHRS Board of Visitors, September, 2000.
Cohn, E., Speaking across the Curriculum, University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Development
and Distance Education invited presentation, at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, September 29, 2000.
Cohn, E. Working with Small Groups in the Classroom, Workshop for Teaching Assistants and Teaching
Fellows, University of Pittsburgh Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education, February 28,
2000.
Cohn, E. Preparing for Your Job Interview, Sutherland Hall, University of Pittsburgh Residence Life,
October 20, 1998.
Cohn E. Communicate for Cohesiveness, Tower B, University of Pittsburgh Residence Life, December 1999.
Cohn, E. Game-talk: Getting the Right Players to Join Your Team, Keynote Address, 1998 National
Student Recruitment Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, July 13, 1998.
Cohn E., Auth, MJ and Klatt, T. Effective Communication: Understanding/Responding to the Difficult
Patient. UPMC St. Margaret Social Work Department, Staff Education, April 29, 1998.
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Cohn, E. Language Development and Cultural Differences. Introduction to Communication Disorders,
Department of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, November 11, 1997.
Cohn, E. Effective Feedback Strategies in the Pharmacy Setting. University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Continuing Education Program. October 22, 1997 and October 25, 1997.
Cohn, E. Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Disorders, Introduction to Communication Disorders, Department
of Communication Science and Disorders, University of Pittsburgh, October 22, 1997.
Cohn, E. Diagnosis and Management of Communication Disorders Associated with VPI. Alfred I. DuPont
Institute, Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware Speech and Hearing Association, April 1997.
Cohn, E. The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process for Videofluoroscopy of the
Velopharyngeal Portal. Walter Reed Army Hospital, July 23, 1996
Cohn, E. The Continuous Quality Improvement (COl) Process for Videofluoroscopy of the
Velopharyngeal Portal. Workshop in Videofluoroscopic Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Function, University
of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Center, May 3, 1996.
Cohn, E. Nonverbal Communication, Hampton Township School District, March 4, 1994.
Cohn, E. Dentofacial Abnormalities and Speech Production, Diagnosis and Management, Mt. Oliver
Intermediate Unit, March 22, 1995.
Cohn, E. Diagnosis and Treatment of Velopharyngeal lncompetence in Patients with Craniofacial
Syndromes, Craniofacial Anomalies course, Department of Orthodontics, University School of Dental
Medicine, February 4, 1994.
Cohn E. Speech Production, Dentition and Maxillofacial Appliances. Department of Maxillofacial
Prosthodontics, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, January 26, 1994.
Cohn, E. Introduction to Communicative Disorders. Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, University
of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, January 12, 1994.
Cohn, E. Barium Sulphate Coating of the Nasopharynx in Lateral View Videofluoroscopy, Pennsylvania
Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, May 28, 1982.
Cohn, E., Rood, S, McWilliams, BJ and Skolnick, ML Barium Sulphate Coating of the Nasopharynx in
Lateral View Videofluoroscopy, Southwestern Speech, Language, Hearing Association, January 13, 1982.
Glaser, E. and Good, R. Speech Problems Associated with Dentofacial Abnormalities.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech, Language Hearing Association, March 27, 1981.
Glaser, E. Short Course Part I; Speech Characteristics Associated with Velopharyngeal Incompetence.
Part 2: The Use of Instrumentation in the Assessment of Velopharyngeal lncompetence. Pennsylvania
Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Hershey, PA. April 26-27, 1979.
Glaser E and Hurwitz, D. Documentation of the Craniofacial Patient. Three Rivers Conference on
Communication Disorders, Pittsburgh, PA, March 31, 1979.
Cohn E., and Molinero, A. Strategies to Evaluate Web-based Accessibility, University of Pittsburgh Center
for Instructional Development and Distance Education, Technology Brownbag Series, March 17, 1999.
Cohn, E., Stoehr, G., Gareis, J., Schwinghammer, T., Small Group Learning Strategies for Large Classes.
Workshop presented at University of Pittsburgh Annual Teaching Excellence Conference, Active Learning
across the Disciplines, April 3, 1998.
Cohn, E. Workshop: Small Group Collaborative Learning. Faculty Development Resource Association, Point
Park College, February 20, 1998.
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Cohn, E. Small Group Collaborative Learning, Duquesne University Center for Teaching Excellence. October
5, 1998.
Cohn E. and Gareis, J. Basic Presentation Skills I; Effective Presentations. Office of Faculty Development:
Workshops for University of Pittsburgh Teaching Assistants, August 31, 1994, September 7, 1994, and
September 10, 1994.
Cohn, E. Effective Presentation Skills. Evolving Therapeutic Strategies in Acute Myocardial Infarction. New
Orleans, LA, January 23, 1994.
Cohn, E. Basic Presentation Skills II: Leading Discussions. Office of Faculty Development: Workshops for
University of Pittsburgh Teaching Assistants, January 10, 1994, and January 14, 1994.
Cohn, E., Coping with Speech Anxiety: The Power of Positive Thinking. Western Psychiatric Institute and
Clinic Pharmacy Journal Club, October 5, 1993.
Skolnick, ML, Cohn ER, Matzuk, T and McWilliams, BJ. Simultaneous ultrasound and videofluoroscopic
evaluation of lateral nasopharyngeal wall motion during speech, Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and
Developmental Biology, Volume of the Proceedings of the Conference, 1990.
Cohn, ER, Shames, G, Ferketic, M and McWilliams, BJ. Dysfluency as the predominant symptom in a
patient with Gilles de Ia Tourette syndrome, Proceedings of the XIX Congress of the International
Association of Logopaedics and Phoniatrics, 1984
Cohn, E. Barium Sulphate Coating of the Nasopharynx in Lateral View Videofluoroscopy, Pennsylvania
Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, May 28, 1982.
Cohn, E., Rood, S, McWilliams, BJ and Skolnick, ML Barium Sulphate Coating of the Nasopharynx in
Lateral View Videofluoroscopy, Southwestern Speech, Language, Hearing Association, January 13, 1982.
Glaser, E. and Good, R. Speech Problems Associated with Dentofacial Abnormalities.
Southwestern Pennsylvania Speech, Language and Hearing Association, March 27, 1981.
Glaser, E. Short Course Part I; Speech Characteristics Associated with Velopharyngeal lncompetence.
Part 2: The Use of Instrumentation in the Assessment of Velopharyngeal Incompetence. Pennsylvania
Speech and Hearing Association, Annual Convention, Hershey, PA. April 26-27, 1979.
Glaser E and Hurwitz, D. Documentation of the Craniofacial Patient. Three Rivers Conference on
Communication Disorders, Pittsburgh, PA, March 31, 1979.
Glaser, E. Speech Assessment in Cleft Palate. Guest Instructor, Howard University, Washington, DC.
1978.
GRANTS RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT: TELEREHABILITATION
Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center on Telerehabilitation; H133E040012, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education, $4. 7 M. H133E090002Dissemination Activities (D. Brienza, director), Cohn, E. (Co-investigator) and Deliyannides, T. Telerehabilitate! A National Directory of
Current and Aspiring Telerehabilitation Providers and Policy.
Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center on Telerehabilitation; H133E040012, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, US Department of Education, $4.25M. Parmanto, B, Lathan, C. Yaruss, J, & Cohn, E. (Co-Investigator) Development and Implementation of a Teleassessment Architecture for the Promotion of Communication Function in Children with Disabilities, Rehabilitation Engineering and Research Center. Role: Development
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Task Co-Investigator & RERC Education/Training Consultant. 12/04-11/09.
RESEARCH GRANT SUPPORT: CLEFT PALATE-CRANIOFACIAL Fisher, SE, McWilliams, BJ, Glaser (Cohn) E, Beery, Q, and Matthews, J. The Evaluation of
Velopharyngeal Sphincteric Function: A New Approach. National Institute of Dental Research, Craniofacial Program Grant, University of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate Center, Program Director: BJ McWilliams (1981).
Rood, S, Skolnick, ML, Glaser (Cohn), E, and Williams, BJ. Studies in Velopharyngeal Valving. Craniofacial Program Grant, National Institute of Dental Research, University of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate Center, Program Director: BJ McWilliams, (1981).
UNIVERSITY GRANTS
Cohn ER, Burgess, J. Funding for Undergraduate Summer Research Experiences at SHRS, Office of the Provost, University of Pittsburgh. $17,500. [Supporting 2014 summer work for 7 undergraduate students in labs: Moncrieff, Pratt, Tompkins, Yaruss]. Additional funding and support for 2015. Funding recipient 2016.
Cohn, E, and Burgess, J. Office of Provost, Undergrad Research Fund to SHRS. (2013). Cohn, E. Making the Case for Uniformity in Professional State Licensure Requirements. Health
Sciences Policy Institute, University of Pittsburgh. $12,722. (2012-2013).
Cohn, E, and Burgess, J. Office of Provost, Undergrad Research Fund for SHRS, $25,000. (2012). Cohn, E, and Burgess, J. Office of Provost, Undergrad Research Fund to SHRS, $27,600. (2011).
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority
Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, $25,500. (2014-2015) [funding
received to host faculty from Howard University and Hampton University, 2016, 2017].
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, $25,500. (2013-2014)
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority
Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, $25,500. (2012-2013)
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority
Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, $25,500. (2011-2012)
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority
Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, $25,500. (2010-2011)
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: Recruiting Minority
Students to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: A Multi-Departmental Approach, $25,000. (2009-2010)
Cohn, E. and J. Burgess, Commonwealth Fund for Disadvantaged Students: A Pilot Program to
Recruit Graduate Students in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. $25,000. (2008-2009)
Skupian, J, Cohn, E, and Gareis J. Curriculum Development Grant, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, (1995)
Cohn, E, Sassouni, V, and Eigenbrode, E, Research Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh,
Consistency of intra-subject aesthetic preference over time. (1982).
Cohn, E, McWilliams, BJ, Pierce, J, Andrews, J, and Vallino, L. Speech effects of orthognathic
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surgery. National Institute of Dental Research, Craniofacial Program Grant, University of Pittsburgh Cleft Palate Center, Program Director: BJ McWilliams. (1983)
Cohn, E, and Egolf, D. Aesthetic appearance, non-verbal communication and psychological status
pre-and post- facial cosmetic surgery. Teaching Development Grant, Office of Faculty Development, University of Pittsburgh, (1982).
Cohn, E., and Egolf, D. Teaching Development Grant, Office of Faculty Development, University
of Pittsburgh, Alteration of physical appearance via plastic surgical and orthodontic treatment (1982).
COURSES TAUGHT
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, 1978 to present (recently taught courses bolded and denoted with asterick *)
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Introduction to Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Course Coordinator (and developer)
Department of Communication Science and Disorders- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Articulation and Phonology (graduate)
Cleft Palate (graduate) * Clinic Practice/Remediation (graduate
Directed Study Doctoral Seminar –Telepractice* Evaluation and Management of Speech Problems
Interviewing and Counseling (graduate) Introduction to Clinical Processes (graduate)
Introduction to Communication Disorders Listening: Principles and Strategies Orientation to Clinical Practice (graduate)
Practicum in Supervision (graduate) Professional Issues (graduate)*
ProSeminar (graduate)* SLP Masters Comprehensive Examination (graduate)* Speech Science
Undergraduate Program in Rehabilitation Science
Diversity/Culture Health/Rehabilitation*
Department of Communication-College of Arts and Sciences or College of General Studies
Introduction to the Communication Process (a socio-cultural approach) * Intercultural Communication
Internships in Communication Interpersonal Communication
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Nonverbal Communication Organizational Communication
Public Speaking Small Group Communication
Special Topics in Communication–Healthcare Communication (*) Theories of Interpersonal Communication
Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics-School of Pharmacy
Communication in the Pharmacy Profession of Pharmacy I: Communication Module (team-taught)
Profession of Pharmacy II: Communication Module (team taught)
Department of Orthodontics-School of Dental Medicine Seminar in Communication/Communication Disorders (graduate); now
presented in Orthodontic Seminar-I
School of Medicine PBL facilitator
Telecommunications Program-School of Information Science
Human Communication
External Studies-Center for Instructional Design and Distance Learning-(CIDDE)
Introduction to the Communication Process Listening: Principles and Strategies
Public Speaking University-wide
Freshman Studies
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
Adjunct Faculty, 2002 Distance Education graduate course in Cleft Palate
University of Maryland University College, Online
Listening Intercultural Communication * Interpersonal Communication
Non-verbal Communication*
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