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Phillip Gribble, PhD, ATC, FNATA

Central Appalachian Regional Education Research Center: Athletic Training

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

This project provides interdisciplinary occupational safety and health education for graduate students and occupational medicine residents; enhances the research skills of students and faculty in the targeted disciplines; encourages and conducts interdisciplinary research on a variety of occupational diseases and injuries; delivers continuing education, consultation and outreach to address environmental and occupational safety and health concerns; and translates research into prevention practice.

Period of Performance: 07/2019 to 06/2024

Total Value: $710,064                                                                                                                             


Judy Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, FASHA, FNAP

SPEAC-OUT: Making Communication Happen (Speech Pathologists and Educators Adopting Collaboration and Optimal Use of Technology)

U.S. Department of Education

This interdisciplinary project will develop and implement a program designed to prepare special educators and speech-language pathologists to collaborate in development and delivery of effective communication interventions for students with severe disabilities using in-person and distance learning applications.

Period of Performance: 10/2021 to 09/2026

Total Value: $1,155,402


Cheryl Vanderford, MPAS, PA-C

Pathway to a Healthier Kentucky through Expansion of MAT Waiver Training

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

This SAMHSA project adds additional training to the Physician Assistant Studies curriculum to include completion of 24 hours of MAT waiver training prior to graduation, standardized patient simulations prior to students’ clinical year, and expand training to our alumni, faculty, and preceptors.

Period of Performance: 09/2021 to 08/2024

Total Value: $367,171


Anne Olson, PhD, CCC/A

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students: SUCCESS in Speech-Language Pathology

Health Resources and Services Administration

SUCCESS leverages and augments our existing infrastructure, expertise, and retention resources to increase diversity in Kentucky’s speech-language pathology workforce. SUCCESS aims to 1) Target recruiting efforts to reach more educationally disadvantaged students from Kentucky, with a special emphasis on students from Appalachia, first generation college students, and under-represented minority students (URM); 2) Increase enrollment of educationally disadvantaged students, including URM students, each project year; and 3) Retain at least 85% of SUCCESS students through graduation.

Period of Performance: 07/2020 to 06/2025

Total Value: $3,197,753