Faculty

CURRICULUM VITA

Robert E. Novak Ph.D. CCC-A, Professor

(756) 494-1534, office
novakr@Purdue.edu

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2001                       
Indiana Audiology License

2000-present                       
American Academy of Audiology; Fellow

1974-present                       
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence: Audiology (CCC-A)

1977-present                       
California State License/ Audiology

1994-2000                       
Virginia State License/Audiology

1997-2000                       
Virginia License/ Hearing Aid Specialist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

University Service

Purdue Department of Audiology and Speech Science Strategic Planning Committee	Member	2001
Purdue Patents and Copyrights Committee	Member	2001-present
Audiology Group and Clinical Doctorate In Audiology (AuD) Development Committee Purdue University	Chair	2000-present
President's Public Service and Outreach Commission University of Virginia	Member	1999-2000
"Life After Medicare" Speech/Language Therapy program UVA speech/language therapy program for clients who have exceeded the $1500 therapy cap for speech/language/physical therapy services	Founder	1999
Five-Year Strategic Planning: UVA Communication Disorders Program	Program Director/Group Facilitator	1998-99
Hearing Aid Dispensing Program: Speech-Language-Hearing Center University of Virginia	Co-founder & Dispensing Audiologist	June, 1998-2000
University of Virginia Communication Disorders Program 1 year program self-study culminating in the 8 year reaccreditation of the academic and clinical services programs in both audiology and speech-language pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association	Program Director	Fall 1997
Multidisciplinary Interest Group:Children/Families at Risk Curry School of Education University of Virginia	Member	1996-2000
American Sign Language Program: University of Virginia (currently 3 levels -9 units of ASL course work) ASL program approved as an alternative to the University of Virginia's second language requirement: 5/98	Co-Organizer	1996-2000
ReACT (Rehabilitating Auditory Communication Techniques): family-centered aural rehab program for teenagers and adults	Founder & Clinician	1994-present
Organized committee structure and associated mission statements for the UVA Communication Disorders Program	Program Director	1994-1995
Doctoral Program/Dissertation Committees in Communication Disorders	Member and Chair	1994-2000
Audiology Section Committee Communication Disorders Program: University of Virginia	Chair	1995-97
Curriculum Committee Communication Disorders Program: University of Virginia	Member	1994-2000
Research/PhD Committee Communication Disorders Program: University of Virginia	Member	1994-2000
Clinical Services Committee Communication Disorders Program: University of Virginia Personnel Committee	Member	1994-2000
Communication Disorders Program: University of Virginia (Chaired three successful search committees)	Member	1994-2000
SDSU College Of Health & Human Services Academic Promotion & Tenure Committee	Member	1993-1994
SDSU Department of Communicative Disorders Promotion & Tenure Committee	Chair	1990-1994
SDSU Department of Communicative Disorders Clinical Practicum Committee	Chair	1991-1994
SDSU College of Health and Human Services Committee on Teaching Excellence	Member	1987-1991
Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Assessment Program, SDSU	Clinical Supervisor	1987-1992
Ad Hoc SDSU Senate Committee on Revision of the California Master Plan for Higher Education	Chair	1987
SDSU Academic Senate	Member	1985-1991
SDSU Senate Committee on Committees	Member	1985-1987
SDSU College of Human Services Teaching Services Area Committee	Member	1983-1984
SDSU Research Council	Member	1982-1994
SDSU Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects	Chair	1982-1990
SDSU Center on Aging Tenure Track	Search Committee Member	1980-1981
SDSU Academic Policy and Planning Committee I	Member	1980-1982
School Nursing Health Services Credential Advisory Committee, SDSU School of Nursing	Member	1981-1994
SDSU Department of Communicative Disorders Clinical Practicum Committee	Member	1979-1994
SDSU College of Human Services Academic Policy and Planning Committee (Developed first college governance document for the newly formed college)	Member	1979-1980
SDSU Faculty Resource Advisory Committee to the University President (a committee created when university budgeting exigencies exist)	Member	1978-1979
SDSU Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects	Member	1978-1982
SDSU Department of Communicative Disorders, Human Subjects	Committee Member	1977-94

Professional Community Service top

American Academy of Audiology Student Research Forum Awards (2002 Annual Convention)	Proposal Reviewer	2001
ASHA CAA accreditation site visit Kent State University	Site Visitor	March 2001
Virginia State Task Force on Early Intervention and Educational Programs for Hard of Hearing Children (Virginia Department of Education)	Member	1999-2000
ASHA CAA accreditation site visit Purdue University	Site Visitor	Sept-1999
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA)	Site Visitor	1999-present
Speech Language Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV): Educational Audiology Special Interest Group	Chair/Founder	1999-2000
Virginia Department of Education Task Force: Creating Accreditation Requirements for University Programs Preparing Speech-Pathologists/Audiologists and Deaf Educators to Work in the Virginia Public Schools	Member	1998
University of Virginia-James Madison University Joint Audiology Clinical Doctoral Program Task Force: Goal: Development of a joint clinical doctoral program in audiology between the two universities	Co-chair	1996-1999
Virginia State Task Force on the Feasibility of Combining Hearing Aid Dispenser and Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology State Licensure Boards	Member	1998-1999
Virginia State Task Force on Educational Audiology Services in the Virginia Public Schools	Chair	1997-2000
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Video & Teleconferences University of Virginia	Site Moderator	1994-1996
Virginia Office of Education Task Force on Expanding Speech- Language-Hearing Services in the Public Schools	Task Force Member	1994-2000
San Diego County Noise Abatement Board	Member	1993-1994
Journal of Speech & Hearing Research	Editorial Consultant	1988
Adult Aural Rehabilitation: Assessment and Remediation Sections of ASHA NTE exam	Test Item Writer	1988/1989
National Cancer Institute	Grant Reviewer	1988
NIH/FDA March 1988 Conference on Behavioral and Biomedical Research with Vulnerable Human Subjects	Chair/planning committee	1987
Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital	Audiologic Consultant & Clinical Supervisor	1985-94
San Diego City Noise Abatement Board (mayoral appointment)	Member	1985-1994
San Diego Cedar Community Center for Seniors	Board of Directors	1980-1982
District 9 California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Legislative Network	Member	1980-1983
District 9 California Speech-Language-Hearing Association Advisory Board	Member	1978-1980

DEVELOPMENT

Organized the first Advisory Board for the M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Center Purdue University		2001
Development Officer: Curry School of Education		1999-2000
Curry School of Education Donor Appreciation Telethon		1998,99,00
Curry School of Education Foundation Five Million Dollar Gala University of Virginia (part of the UVA's one billion dollar capitol campaign)		1998
Mary Scott Parker Blake Memorial Fund: University of Virginia-Fund supports activities related to the study and treatment of hearing loss and education of students	Fund Developer & Donor Liaison	1997-2000
The Adelman Family Fund; University of Virginia- Fund supports activities related to the study and treatment of hearing loss and education of students	Fund Developer& Donor Liaison	1996-2000

Editorial Review Boards

Aspen Publishers                        Manuscript Reviewer

Singular Press                        Manuscript Reviewer

Prentice Hall                        Manuscript Reviewer

Professional Organizational Memberships

Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association		1997-2000
Phi Delta Kappa-Educational Honorary		1995-2000
University of Virginia Chapter American Academy of Audiology		1995-1998 2000-present
Council of Graduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders		1994-present
Society of Sigma Xi		1983-1995
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association		1974-present

PUBLICATIONS

Knott,P.D., Orloff, L.A., Harris, J.P., Novak, R.E. and Burns, J.C. Sensorineural Hearing

Loss and Kawasaki Disease: A Prospective Study.  American Journal of Otolaryngology (accepted 7, 2000)

Novak, R.  (1999)  Case Load Reduction for Virginia Public School Speech-Language Pathologists: Issues and Answers. VASS News. 11, December.

Novak, R. (1997).  The "Paper Only" AuD. Audiology Today, 9, 9, March/April.

Harris, J.P., Anderson, J.P., and Novak, R.E. (1995). An Outcomes Study of Cochlear Implants in Deaf Patients. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surgery 121, 398-404.

Launer, P. and Novak, R. (1993). These Kids Don't Know What They're Missing The Relationship Between Speech, Language, Hearing, Learning and Otitis Media. Advance News Magazine for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Novak, J. and Novak, R. (March, 1993). Impact of Otitis Media on Hearing and Communication, Small Talk- Current Issues Affecting Office-Based Pediatric Nurses. p. 1-8, 51 (2).

Szeto, A., Novak, R., Valero, N. (199 1) Detectability of Audible Pedestrian Traffic Signals Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 28, 2.

Szeto, A., Valero, N. and Novak, R. (1991). Prevalence and Impact of Audible Pedestrian Traffic Signals, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 28, 2.

Szeto, A., Valero, N. and Novak, R. (1991). Analysis of Sound Emitted by Audible Traffic Signals, Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 28, 2.

Novak, J.C. and Novak, R.E. (1990). Helping Families of Children with Special Needs Children's Nurse, Ross Laboratories Pediatric Newsletter, 2, 5, 1-6.

Churchill, J., Hodson, B., Jones, B. and Novak, R.E. (1988). Phonological Systems of Clients with Histories of Recurring Otitis Media, Journal of Language Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools. (accepted January, 1988).

Novak, R.E. (1983). Review of Human Subjects Research: Options Available to the Institutional Review Board, Grants Magazine: The Journal of Sponsored Research and Other Programs, December 6, 225-236.

Guidotti, T. and Novak, R.E. (1983). Hearing Conservation and Occupational Exposure to Noise: The Role of the Family Practitioner, Journal of American Family Practice, October 28, 181-186.

Novak, R.E, and Anderson, C.V. (1982). The Differentiation of Types of Presbycusis Using the Masking Level Difference, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 25, 504-508.

Wilson, R., Mance, C., Hopkins, J. and Novak, R.E. (1982). Detection and Recognition Masking Level Differences for the Individual CID W-1 Spodaic Words, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research 25, 235-242.

Unger, T., Novak, R.E., and Nichols, A. (1981). Equipotentiality of Function in Dichotic Listening, Journal of Communicative Disorders, 114, 435-446.

Hippert, C. and Novak, R.E. (1980). Effects of Tester-Listener Variables on the Scoring Accuracy of Single Syllable Word Speech Discrimination Tests, Journal of Human Communication, 5, 119-123.

Novak, R.E. and Davis, J. (1974). Effects of Low-Pass Filtering on the Rate of Learning and Retrieval from Memory of Speech-Like Stimuli, Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 17, 279-285.

CHAPTERS OR CONTRIBUTED SECTIONS IN PUBLISHED BOOKS

Novak, R.E.(2000). Chapter 18, Consideration for the Selection and Fitting of Amplification for Geriatric Adults. in Sandlin,R. (Ed) The Textbook of Hearing Aid Amplification. 2E, Technical and Clinical Considerations, San Diego, Singular Publishing Group Thomson Learning.

Novak, R.E. (1999). Hearing in Children, Chapter 32, In Novak and Broom (Eds), Ingalls & Salerno Maternal and Child Health Nursing, 9th edition, St. Louis, Mosby. (previous contributions to this chapter also in editions 7 & 8 of this book).

Novak, R. E. and Glorig, A. (1990, 1995). Geriatric Considerations in selecting and Fitting Hearing Aids, in Sandlin, R. (Ed), Volume II. Handbook of Clinical Procedures and Fitting Considerations in Hearing Aid Amplification .San Diego, Singular Press.

Novak, J.C. and Novak, R.E. (1990). Fathering in Health and Illness, in Denehy and Craft (Eds) Nursing Interventions for Infants and Children, Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.

PRESENTATIONS top

Juried Presentations:

Novak,R.,Wynne, M., Talbott, R. (2001). Life After the Master’s: What’s Next for the Audiologist? American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention. New Orleans.

Novak, R., Novak, J., Carlson, L. & Stool, S. (October, 2000). ). ). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach     to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. Role: provided audiological clinical expertise in teaching middle ear assessment using immittance non-medical/surgical management approaches to hearing loss in children with otitis media.  Contemporary Forums Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina.        

Novak, R (October, 2000).  Shouldn’t He Be Talking By Now:  Screening Tools for Assessment of Speech, Language and Hearing in Young Children.  Contemporary Forums Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Novak, R., (June, 2000). ReACT (Rehabilitative Auditory Communication Training): Maximizing Hearing Aid Acceptance and Use In Adult Clients.  University of Virginia Audiology Conference Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R., Carlson, L. & Stool, S. (June, 1999). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. Role: provided audiological clinical expertise in teaching middle ear assessment using immittance non-medical/surgical management approaches to hearing loss in children with otitis media. American Academy of Pediatrics, 1999 Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Novak R., Dalebout, S., Aldrich, S., Von Almen-Benson, P., Browning, S., Helbert, F., Lebow, C., Pillow, G. and Mullen, L. & J. (1997). Educational Audiology Services in Virginia: Closing the Gap Between Real and Ideal. Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia State Convention, Reston, VA. Novak organized and moderated the panel.

Harris, J., Anderson, J. and Novak, R. (1993). Socioeconomic Impact of Cochlear Implantation in Vocational Rehab Clients. ASHA National Convention, Anaheim, CA (November).

Novak, R. and Cook, P. (1993). Multicultural Issues in Geriatric Aural Rehabilitation. ASHA National Convention, Anaheim, CA (November).

Novak, R. (1993). Future Trends in Audiology Education; Implications for the Hearing Impaired Client. Self Help for the Hard of Hearing (Shhh) National Conference. June 11-13, San Diego, CA.

Novak, R, and Blackington, B. (1990). Forward Masking in Normal Hearing Older and Young Adults, ASHA Convention, Seattle, Washington.

Novak, R.E. (1990). Current Standards for Assessment of Hearing and Middle Ear Function in Children and Adults and Criteria for Referral. Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses 14th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium, San Diego, CA.

Novak, R. E. (1989). Psychological Barriers to Hearing Aid Acceptance and Use, 18^th International Hearing Aid Seminar, San Diego, CA.

Novak, R. E. and Fuson, R., (1987). Relationship Between Degree of Hearing Loss in Elderly Residents of Long Term Care Facilities and Quality and Quantity of Patient-Provider Interactions, California Speech, Language and Hearing Association State Convention, San Diego.

Churchill, J., Hodson, B., Jones, B. and Novak, R.E. (1985). Phonological Systems in Clients with Histories of Recurrent Otitis Media, ASHA National Convention, Washington, D.C.

Novak, R.E., Singh, S., Potts, S. and Dunlap, C., (1985). Vowel Identification Using the Vocal Tract Audiometer, Scientific and Technical Exhibit, ASHA National Convention, Washington, D.C.

Novak, R.E. (1984). Sensory Changes in Aging: Sensorineural Hearing Loss, (Three part lecture series and exhibit) Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center, San Diego.

Novak, R.E. (1984). Comprehensive Aural Rehabilitation in the Nursing Home Setting, How a University Training Program Can Make it Work, 10th Annual Meeting, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

Novak, R.E. and Senne, A. (1984). The Effect of Interaural Phase on the Frequency Following Response, ASHA National Convention, San Francisco.

Mance, C., Hopkins, J., Novak, R.E. and Wilson, R. (1981). Detection and Recognition MLDs for the Individual CID W-1 Words, ASHA National Convention.

Novak, R.E. (1980). The Role of the Audiologist in Optimizing Life Quality for Nursing Home Residents, California Speech, Language, Hearing Association Conference, San Diego.

Novak, R.E. and Nichols, A. (1978). Clinical and Research Applications of the Votrax Speech Synthesizer, ASHA National Convention, Scientific and Technical Exhibit, San Francisco.

Novak, R.E. (1978). The MLD and Presbycusis, ASHA National Convention, San Francisco.

Novak, R.E., (1978). The Use of the MLD to Assess Presbycusis, CSHA State Convention, San Diego.

Invited Presentations: top

Novak, R. (September, 2001). Otitis Media:  Potential Impact on Hearing Speech and Language and Treatement Options.  Contemproary Forums Clinical Issues in Pediatrics Conference. San Antonio, Texas.

Novak, R. (September, 2001).  Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss:  Red Flags for Parents and Professionals. Contemporary Forums Clinical Issues in Pediatrics Conference. San Antonio, Texas.

Novak, R. (October, 2001). Tools for Evaluation and Management of Hearing Loss in the Adult.  American College of Nurse Practitioners National Clinical Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia.

Novak, R.,Fall,P., Carlson, L., and Stool., S. (March, 2001). Case Studies in Otitis Mediat Panel Symposium. Annual Meeting of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP), Phoenix, Arizona.

Novak, R. (February, 2001).  Otitis Media:  Causes, Treatments, Effects on Communication and Learning and Alternatives for Amplification Intervention.  Psi Iota Xi Lecture broadcast to 35 sites in Indiana.  (video tape is now a part of the Purdue Video Tape Series.)

Novak,R., Fall, P., Carlson, L. and Stool, S. (March, 2000). Case Studies in Otitis Media    Panel Symposium, Annual Meeting of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners (NAPNAP), Atlanta, Georgia.

Novak, R., Fall, P., Carlson, L. & Stool, S. (November, 1999). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. Role: provided audiological. clinical expertise in teaching middle ear assessment using immittance & non-medical/surgical management approaches to hearing loss in children with otitis media. 1999 National Conference for Nurse Practitioners, Washington, D.C.

Novak, R. (August, 1999) Otitis Media Update. 5th Annual Clinical Issues in Pediatrics Conference. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Novak R. (August, 1999). Identifying Speech, Language and healing Problems: Quick Screening Tools. 5th Annual Clinical Issues in Pediatrics Conference. Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Novak, R., Novak, J., Carlson, L. and Stool, S. (June, 1999). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. Role: provided audiological clinical expertise in teaching middle ear assessment using immittance non-medical/surgical management approaches to hearing loss in children with otitis media. American Association of School Nurses National Convention, Providence, RI.

Novak, R. (May, 1999). New Hearing Aid Technology: Answers to Consumer Questions. Charlottesville Chapter of the International Self Help for the Hard of Hearing Organization.

Novak, R. (May, 1999) Middle Ear Infections; Signs Symptoms and Use of Sound Field FM to Minimize Effects on Learning. Innovative Strategies for All Young Children Conference, Curry School of Education, Charlottesville, VA.

Novak, R. (April, 1999) Widening the Net: Universal Hearing Screening for Newborns. Under Fives Study Center, University of Virginia.

Novak, R., Fall, P., Carlson, L. and Stool, S. (April, 1999). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. Conference of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. San Antonio, Texas.

Novak, R., Fall, P., Carlson, L. and Stool, S. (April, 1999) Roche Labs Panel: Case Studies in Otitis Media: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment. San Antonio, Texas.

Novak, R. (April, 1999). Otitis Media: Effects on Hearing and Speech and Language Delay. School Health Conference. University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, VA.

Novak, R. (March, 1999). Educational Audiology Task Force Forum. Annual Convention of the Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SHAV), Williamsburg, VA.

Novak, R. (December, 1998) Careers in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce, Albemarle County & Charlottesville City public schools, and the Piedmont Virginia Community College 7th Grade Career Fair. Piedmont Community College, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. (November, 1998). Otitis Media: Effects on Hearing, Speech, Language and Learning. Clinical Issues in Pediatrics. Contemporary Forums 8th Annual Conference on Ambulatory Pediatric Care, Washington, D.C.

Novak, R., Purcell-Robertson, R., Christensen, A., and Robbins-Forbes, S. (September 25, 1998). Public School Speech Pathologist Caseload Reduction. Senate Finance Committee, Richmond, Virginia.

Novak, R. (July, 1998). Otitis Media: An Educational Risk Factor. Curry School of Education Summer Institute: Children at Risk, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R., Fall, P., Carlson, L. and Stool, S. (April 1998). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. American College of Nurse Practitioners. Washington, D.C.

Novak, R. and Browning, S. (January, 1998). Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Psycho-Social Ramifications and Current Hearing Aid /Assistive Device Technology. Elder Statesmen of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. (December, 1997) Careers in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce, Albemarle County & Charlottesville City public schools, and the Piedmont Virginia Community College 7th Grade Career Fair. Piedmont Community College, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. (October, 1997). Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss: Red Flags for Parents and Professionals. Contemporary Forums 7th Annual Conference of Ambulatory Pediatric Care, Birth through Adolescence, Anaheim, CA.

Novak, R. (October, 1997). Impact of Otitis Media on Speech and Language Delay.  Contemporary Forums 7th Annual Conference of Ambulatory Pediatric Care, Birth through Adolescence, Anaheim, CA.

Novak, R. (May, 1997). Hearing Aid Application and Communication with the Geriatric Convalescent Hospital Resident. ElderCare Gardens Convalescent Hospital, Charlottesville, VA.

Novak, R. (November, 1996). Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Issues of Social and Emotional Adjustment and Rehabilitation Senior Center of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R., Stool, Sylvan and Carlson, L. (April 1996). Interactive Otitis Media Workshop. Interactive media approach to the teaching of the diagnosis of Otitis Media. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. (May 1996). Rehabilitating Auditory Communication Techniques (ReACT): an integrated approach to rehabilitation of hearing loss in adults. Charlottesville Radio Talk Show (Betty Newell; host).

Novak, R. (April 24, 1996). Rehabilitating Auditory Communication Techniques (ReACT): an integrated approach to rehabilitation of hearing loss in adults. Westminster-Cantebury annual meeting. Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. ( April 1995). Personal and Sound Field FM Systems: Keys Success for Children with and Without Hearing Loss in the Classroom. First Annual Education Week Conference, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. Charlottesville, Virginia.

Novak, R. (August 14-18, 1995). Clinical Issues in Pediatrics: National Conference for Clinicians Providing Primary Care for Children and Adolescents. "Otitis Media Update: Impact on Speech, Language and Hearing and New Treatment Options" (Jackson Hole, Wyoming).

Novak, R. (August 14-18, 1995). "Identifying Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders: Quick Screening Tools, (Jackson Hole, Wyoming).

Novak, R. (November 1995). Defining the Role of Speech-Language-Hearing Assistants to Deliver Aural Rehabilitation Services in the Public Schools. Department of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, Staunton, Virginia

Novak, R. (November 1993). The Role of Hearing Amplification and Family Counseling in Geriatric Aural Rehabilitation. Sino-American Academy Symposium of Human Health Towards the 21st Century. Chongquing, Peoples Republic of China.

Novak, R. (1993). Impact of Otitis Media on Speech Language Development and Speech Language Development and Speech Language/Hearing Screening Tools in Primary Care. Contemporary Forums Ambulatory Pediatric Conference, November 8-11, Orlando, FL.

Novak, R. and Launer, P. (1992). Impact of Otitis Media on Speech and Language Development. Contemporary Forums: Ambulatory Pediatrics Conference. October 23-25, Washington, D.C.

Novak, R. (1992). Impact of Hearing Loss on the Laryngectomized Client. California Laryngectomy Association Convention, September 1992.

Novak, R.E. (1990). Assessment and Remediation of Hearing Loss in Older Adults, Grand Rounds, UCSD School of Medicine, Division of Family Medicine.

Novak, R.E. (1989). UCSD/SDSU Geriatric Education Centers Forum: "Educational and Training Needs of Professionals Working with the Elderly”; group facilitator: San Diego.

Novak, R.E. (1988). NIH ADA Regional Workshop: Research with Vulnerable Populations; Classroom Research; Stepping over the Bounds-Instruction versus Research, San Diego.

Novak, R.E. (1989). Communication Problems in the Elderly Nursing Home Population: Sweetwater High School Drop Out Prevention Teen Outreach Program (TOP) Class, San Diego, California. (Class of 40 high school students who were at high risk for drop out and volunteering time in a Convalescent Hospital as a component of TOP.)

Novak, R.E. (1987). Factors Affecting Case Management of the Aged Hearing Impaired, County Department of the Area Agency on Aging, San Diego.

Novak, R.E. (1986). Coping with Hearing Loss in Old Age, San Diego Hadassa Chapter, Medical Update.

Novak, R.E. (1978 and 1985). Hearing Assessment in Children, Current Concepts in Child Health Nursing Class, Professor Constance Salerno, Coordinator.

Novak, R.E. (1984). Hearing Loss in Adults-The Problem of What Can Be Done About It, San Diego Hillcrest Lions Club.

Novak, R.E. (1985). Coping with Hearing Impairment, Prime Time Continuing Education Program for Seniors, Rancho Bernardo, CA.

Novak, R.E. (1986). Current Concepts in Hearing Loss and School Age Children, Inservice for the Health Services Department, San Diego City Schools.

Novak, R.E. (1980). Psychosocial Elements of Hearing Loss in the Aged, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging Class, SDSU, Dr. Summerville, Coordinator.

Novak, R.E. (1982 and 1983). Hearing and Aging, Health Sciences in Later Maturity Class, SDSU, Dr. Percil Stanford, Coordinator.

Novak, R.E. (1982 and 1983). Hearing Loss: Rehabilitative Perspectives for Rehabilitation Counselors, SDSU Counselor Education 680 C Class, Dr. Patricia Patton, Coordinator.

Novak, R.E. (1980). Hearing Problems of the Aged: Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Perspectives, SDSU Educational Growth Opportunities for Seniors Extended Studies Program.

Novak, R.E. (1980 and 1981). Developmental Approaches to Hearing Assessment in the Pediatric Population, UCSD Adult-Child Nurse Practitioner Program.

COURSES TAUGHT

• Advanced Concepts in Hearing Amplification
• Pediatric Aural Re/habililitation
• Hearing Conservation and Audiometry for Public School Personnel
• Cars, Dogs, Rock-n-Roll: Effects of Noise on People (University of Virginia freshmen seminar)
• Rehabilitative Auditory Communication Training (ReACT) a family-centered aural rehabilitation program for adults(designed and implemented the program)
• Aural Rehabilitation Across the Life Span
• Introduction to Audiology
• Audiometric Principles
• Hearing Amplification I and II
• Hearing Conservation
• Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response
• Advanced Aural Rehabilitation Seminar
• Psychoacoustics
• Pediatric Audiology
• Communication Problems of the Aged
• Hearing Conservation and Audiometry for School Nurses
• Progressive Approach to Speech Reading in the Elderly: a Practicum
• Hearing Assessment Practicum (Child and Adult)
• Hearing Amplification Practicum (Child and Adult)
• Aural Habilitation Practicum, (Child)

AWARDS top

1999 Summer                       
$4500 Dean's Research Award, Curry School of Education

1998 Summer                       
$3000 Dean's Research Award, Curry School of Education

1997 Spring                       
$3500 Dean's Research Award, Curry School of Education

1997 Fall                       
$3000 University Seminar Award, University of Virginia

1997 Spring                       
$3000 University Seminar Award, University of Virginia

1990                       
MPPP Award, College of Health and Human Services, SDSU.

1990   
$3,600 Summer Faculty Fellowship, SDSU, Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award-Family Function in Family of Deafened Children With Versus Without a Cochlear Implant.

1989     
$3,600 Summer Faculty Fellowship, SDSU, Research Scholarship and Creative Activity Award to write a grant concerning the study of hearing in the aged. First time bestowed.

1989     
$2,000 Widex Hearing Aid Company (Denmark). To study client manageability of a new digitally programmable hearing aid.

1988                       
$2,500 MPPP Award, College of Health and Human Services, SDSU.

1988     
$5,184 Lottery Money Award, to teach interdisciplinary teams skills to students in nursing, Communicative Disorders, Social Work and Health Science, Project "BEST" (Better Elder Services Team)

1988                       
Development Fund Award Project B.E. S.T.

1987     
$1,700 Research Award, UCSD/SDSU Teaching Nursing Home Project, "Hearing Loss, Hearing Handicap and 19Help Seeking in Black and Indian Elders".

1986     
6 units of release time and $500.00, College of Health and Human Services Dean's Research Award, Factor Related to Incidence of Otitis Media in the First Twelve Months of Life.

1985                       
$2,500 SDSU Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award.

1985       
$1000 Research award, UCSD/SDSU Teaching Nursing Home Project Pilot Study, "Relationship Between Degree of Patient Hearing Loss and Quality and Quantity of Communication with Nursing Home Staff'.

1980     
$2500 SDSU Summer Faculty Fellowship, "Hearing Loss in the San Diego Nursing Home Population".

1977     
$1000 Research Grant from the University of Iowa Center on Aging in Support of Doctoral Dissertation Research on Presbycusis.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (Funded)

2001       
Novak and Smith: Purdue Rienvestment Award:: Joint Purdue/Indiana University Medical Center (Indianapolis) Doctor of Audiology (AuD) Program: annually recurrent funding.

1999-2000 
$79,000 Renewal-Expansion of Master's Degree Program in Speech Language Pathology IDEA, Part B; CFDA 84.027A, Federal Funding through the Virginia Department of Education.

1999       
$30,000 Expansion of Master's Degree Program in Speech-Language Pathology (This Grant Supports of the Addition of a Part-Time Degree Program for Bachelor's Prepared Public School Speech-Language Pathologists): IDEA, Part B; CFDA 84.027A, Federal Funding through the Virginia Department of Education.

1999       
$11,000 Madison County, Virginia Public School Contract for the delivery of speech pathology and audiology services by the UVA Speech-Language Hearing Center to two schools while the onsite therapist was on pregnancy leave

1998       
$7,000 Hearing Conservation and Audiometry for School Personnel scholarships for students (Curry School Summer Institute): Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center

1998       
$7,000 Albemarle County Public School Contract for the delivery of speech pathology services by the UVA Speech-Language-Hearing Center

1997       
$25,000 Madison County, Virginia Public School Contract for the delivery of speech pathology and audiology services by the UVA Speech-Language-Hearing Center

1997       
$6,000 Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind (Staunton, VA) speech Pathology contract for delivery of speech/language services to hard of hearing students by the UVA Speech-Language-Hearing Center

1990-93       
$500,000 Audiology Co-Principal Investigator: Socioeconomic Impact of Cochlear Implantation in California; A Prospective Cooperative 3-year Study. (Dr. Jeff Harris UCSD; Principal Investigator). California Department of Rehabilitation

1985       
$42,538 Training Grant, U.S. Department of Education, "Handicapped Personnel Preparation: Speech, Hearing and Deaf Education."

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (Submitted)

1999       
US ED FIPSE LAAP Preliminary Proposal in Support of a Distance Speech Pathology Master's Degree for Underserved Virginians Five Year Funding Period: $1,646,000

1998       
Portable Real Ear Probe Tube Microphone Equipment for Assessment of Hearing Aid Function in School Children: Community Education, Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center

1998                       
Virginia State Educational Audiology Task Force: Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center

1997       
"Mobile Satellite Communication Services for the Severely Speech and Hearing Impaired" Educational Implications: Department of Education

1996-97       
"Mobile Satellite Communication Services for the Severely Speech and Hearing Impaired": NIH SBIR Phase I Grant Application; Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Research Director and Chief Evaluator

HONORS

1999-present                       
Site Visitor, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Academic Accreditation

1995   top                    
Inducted into the Virginia Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (Educational Honorary Society)

1989                       
Charter Inductee, National Distinguished Service Registry: Speech, Language and Hearing.

1989                       
Who's Who in California

1988                       
Honorary Service Award, California Congress Parents and Students

1986,87                       
Outstanding Professor, SDSU Education Growth Opportunities for Seniors Extension Program.

1983                       
Voted to Full Membership, University of Iowa Chapter Sigma Xi.

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED (last 5 year)

2001                       
ASHA National Convention. New Orleans, LA (November, 2001)

2001                       
Clinical Issues in Pediatrics Contemporary Forums Conference (September, 2001)

2001                       
American College of Nurse Practitioners National Clinical Symposium(October, 2001)

2001                       
The Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Annual Conference: Sarasota, Florida (April, 2001)

2001                       
Indiana Audiology Association Conference on Hearing Aid Fittings in Children Using the Desired Sensation Level Approach: Indianapolis (February, 2001)

2000                       
ASHA National Convention: Washington, DC (November, 2000)

2000                       
Purdue Conference Graduate Student Recruitment/Retention (October, 2000)

2000                       
Purdue CrossRoads Conference in Speech Pathology and Audiology (October, 2000)

2000                       
University of Virginia Audiology Conference, (June, 2000)

1999
ASHA National Convention:  San Francisco, CA (November, 2000)

1999
Summer Institute in Educational Fund Raising, (CASE Conference) Dartmouth College Hanover, New Hampshire, (July 25-29).

1999
"Fast ForWord" Inservice: University of Virginia

1999
Virginia Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Protocol Training Workshop, Richmond, Virginia

1999
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Site Visitor Training Workshop for Council on Academic Accreditation, Rockville, Md.

1998
Nobel Peace Laureates Conference: Human Rights, Conflict, Reconciliation: Bringing Together Great Hearts and Minds. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. (Betty Williams, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi, Rigoberta Menchu Turn, Jose Ramos-Horta, Jody Williams, Bobby Muller) This was the first conference of its kind in the history of the Nobel Peace Prize.

1998
Conference on Auditory Verbal Therapy for Hard of Hearing Children, Roanoke, Virginia

1998
5th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference: Digital and Programmable Hearing Aids, James Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee

1997
Second Biennial Hearing Aid Research and Development Conference: National Institutes of Health: Bethesda, MD

1997
World Health Organization (W.H.O.) UVA Collaborative Conference on Africa. Charlottesville, Virginia

1997
Deaf Culture Series: Charlottesville, Virginia

1997
Cued Speech Presentation: Charlottesville, Virginia

1997
Directors Conference: Council of Graduate Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Savannah Georgia

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS top

Educational audiology, treatment efficacy of cochlear implants, efficacy of early intervention aural-oral habilitation, hearing aid amplification & associated aural (re)habilitation,family-centered aural rehabilitation of the adult with progressive hearing loss, otitis media and its effects on the development of communication and learning competence in young children, multicultural issues in Communication Disorders, assessment of distance learning technology as applied to didactic and clinical professional pre-service education