Dr. Cassie L. Thomas
Principal Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
(940) 565-2811
Email: Cassie.Thomas@unt.edu
Education
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AUD, University of North Texas, 2007
Major: Audiology
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BA, University of North Texas, 2003
Major: Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
Professional Positions
- Audiology Clinic Director/ Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - Present).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Licensures and Certifications
- American Academy of Audiology Fellow, American Academy of Audiology. (2010 - Present).
- State of Texas Audiology License, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (2007 - Present).
- Certificate Holder for the Audiology Preceptor, American Board of Audiology. (2017 - 2027).
Professional Memberships
- Educational Audiology Association. (August 2017 - Present).
- American Academy of Audiology. (June 2007 - Present).
- Texas Academy of Audiology. (June 2007 - Present).
Development Activities
- Self-Study Program, Faculty First Flight, University of North Texas. Denton,Tx,United States of America. (August 2018).
- Conference Attendance, Texas Academy of Audiology, University of North Texas. Frisco,TX,United States of America. (November 4, 2022 - November 5, 2022).
- Other (UNT Bridge Course), Ethics and Standards of Conduct, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 1, 2022).
- Continuing Education Program, Mayo Clinic 30th Audiology Conference, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 13, 2021).
- Workshop, What's New in Otoxicity Managment for Audiologists and SLPs, ASHA. United States of America. (October 19, 2021).
- Tutorial, Cybersecurity Awareness Training 2021-2022, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 13, 2021).
- Tutorial, UNT FERPA Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 27, 2021).
- Tutorial, UNT Case Handling Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (July 23, 2021).
- Workshop, Time and Labor Training for Supervisors and/or Timekeepers, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (June 2, 2021).
- Workshop, Foundations of Cochlear Implants: A Virtual Workshop for CPN Audiologists, Cochlear Americas. United States of America. (May 2, 2021 - June 2, 2021).
- Tutorial, Compliance Awareness Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 8, 2021).
- Tutorial, UNT Policies & Title IX: Preventing Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 1, 2021).
- Self-Study Program, Spring 2021 Return to Learn: Guidance for In-Person Teaching, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 13, 2021 - January 13, 2021).
- Workshop, Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Fall 2020, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 11, 2021 - January 11, 2021).
- Workshop, Bias Awareness and Socialization, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (January 6, 2021 - January 6, 2021).
- Workshop, Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Speaker Series: Introduction to Inclusion in Higher Educational Settings, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (November 6, 2020 - November 6, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, Building Blocks of Leadership, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 27, 2020 - October 27, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, Central Inhibition: Clinical Relevance, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 20, 2020 - October 20, 2020).
- Workshop, Microaggressions and Inclusive Language, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, Audiologists' ethical responsibilities & opportunities to improve infant hearing outcomes: Collaborating with TEHDI & the Follow Through Guide Project, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 8, 2020 - October 8, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, Professionalism in an Unprofessional World, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 3, 2020 - October 3, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, Engaging Patients as Partners in Their Hearing Healthcare Journey, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 29, 2020 - September 29, 2020).
- Conference Attendance, From Ototoxins to Otoprotection: Drugs that Influence Auditory Function, Texas Academy of Audiology. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 24, 2020 - September 24, 2020).
- Workshop, Welcome to Paradise Training, Phonak. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 23, 2020 - September 23, 2020).
- Workshop, Inclusive Excellence, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 8, 2020 - September 8, 2020).
- Tutorial, COVID-19 Safety Training Part I, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 6, 2020 - August 6, 2020).
- Tutorial, COVID-19 Safety Training Part II, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 6, 2020 - August 6, 2020).
- Seminar, Unconscious Bias, in Learning. Online,Online,United States of America. (May 21, 2020 - May 21, 2020).
- Tutorial, The Basics of Unconscious Bias, University of North Texas. United States of America. (May 21, 2020 - May 21, 2020).
- Workshop, Facilitating Effective Performance Evaluations, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (May 20, 2020 - May 20, 2020).
- Workshop, Cash Handling Training, University of North Texas. Denton,TX,United States of America. (March 27, 2020 - March 27, 2020).
- Workshop, Updates in Hearing Devices and Assistive Technologies for Children - Phonak Fall 2019 Pediatric Tour, Phonak. Irving ,TX,United States of America. (October 15, 2019 - October 15, 2019).
- Conference Attendance, Texas Academy of Audiology Annual Conference, Texas Academy of Audiology. Frisco,TX,United States of America. (October 4, 2019 - October 5, 2019).
- Conference Attendance, University of Pittsburgh Teaching Conference, University of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh,PA,United States of America. (June 14, 2019 - June 16, 2019).
- Conference Attendance, Counsel of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences Disorders (CAPCSD) Annual Conference, CAPCSD. San Diego,CA,United States of America. (April 11, 2019 - April 13, 2019).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- ASLP 3040 - Introduction to Audiology, 7 courses.
- ASLP 4045 - Basic Rehabilitative Audiology, 4 courses.
- ASLP 6010 - Clinical Audiology Observation, 10 courses.
- ASLP 6020 - Clinical Audiology Practicum, 6 courses.
- ASLP 6060 - Clinical Audiology Advanced Practicum, 18 courses.
- ASLP 6090 - Clinical Residence in Audiology, 11 courses.
- ASLP 6200 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular System, 2 courses.
- ASLP 6650 - Audiologic Assessment, 6 courses.
- ASLP 6670 - Medical Audiology, 6 courses.
- ASLP 6680 - Pediatric Audiology, 2 courses.
- ASLP 6730 - Seminar in Audiology, 5 courses.
- INTE 5020Z - Global Intensive Opportunity, 1 course.
- SPHS 3040 - Introduction to Audiology, 1 course.
- SPHS 6060 - Audiology Internship, 2 courses.
- SPHS 6200 - Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of the Auditory and Vestibular System, 1 course.
- SPHS 6670 - Medical Audiology, 1 course.
University of North Texas
Non-Credit Instruction
- Guest Lecture, 11 participants. (October 26, 2022 - October 26, 2022).
- Guest Lecture, 12 participants. (October 20, 2021).
- Guest Lecture, 12 participants. (October 2020 - October 2020).
- Guest Lecture, 12 participants. (October 2019 - October 2019).
- Guest Lecture, 12 participants. (September 2018 - September 2018).
Research
Presentations Given
- Olson, M. (Author & Presenter), Crawford, K. (Author), Benson, C. (Author), Thomas, C.L. (Author), Miller, S.E. (Author), Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association: 66th Annual Convention, Neurodiagnostic auditory brainstem response testing: A comparison between click and CE-CHIRP stimuli., Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Fort Worth, TX, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
Oral Presentation
Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research
- Thomas, C.L., "Communities Foundation of Texas Health Grant Award," sponsored by Communities Foundation of Texas, Local, $10000 Funded. (2023).
Grant - Service
Service
University Service
- Committee Member, Health Science Center Credentialing Committee. (July 2023 - Present).
- Program Organizer, ASLP Clinical Educators. (October 2022 - Present).
- Director, ASLP/HSC Partnership. (March 1, 2022 - Present).
- Faculty Advisor, National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing. (September 2018 - Present).
- Committee Member, Executive committee. (August 2018 - Present).
- Committee Member, PAC committee. (August 2018 - May 2025).
- Chairperson, Search Committee. (June 2024 - September 2024).
- Member, Curriculum Committee. (September 2021 - May 2024).
- Chairperson, Search Committee. (February 2024 - April 2024).
- Chairperson, Search Committee. (September 2023 - November 2023).
- Committee Member, HPS Together: EDI committee. (January 2020 - May 2023).
- Chairperson, Scholarships/Awards/Honors Committee. (September 2019 - May 2023).
- Chairperson, Search Committee. (April 2022 - August 2022).
- Committee Member, Implementation Design Action Plan (IDAP) committee. (October 2019 - August 2020).
Public Service
- Program Organizer, University of North Texas. Denton, TX. (August 2021 - Present).
- Guest Speaker, Denton Independent School District. DENTON, TX. (October 2019 - December 2019).
Professional Service
- Board of Directors, Educational Audiology Association. (January 2018 - December 2023).