Dr. Amy Shollenbarger
Chair of Communication Disorders
Professor of Communication Disorders
Donald W. Reynolds Center for Health Sciences,
211A
About Dr. Amy Shollenbarger
Amy Shollenbarger, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, serves as Professor and Chair of the Department
of Communication Disorders at Arkansas State University. She earned her Master in
Communication Disorders (MCD) from Arkansas State University and her Ph.D. in Communication
Sciences and Disorders from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dedicated
to excellence in instruction, she is also ACUE-certified in effective college teaching.
Before transitioning into higher education, Dr. Shollenbarger dedicated 16 years to
serving as a speech-language pathologist in public school settings. Her diverse research
agenda encompasses child language development, stuttering, literacy, linguistic diversity,
and higher education pedagogy. Outside of her academic and leadership roles, she enjoys
gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Education
- Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders, UAMS
- MCD in Communication Disorders, Arkansas State University
- B. A. in Commuication Disorders, Harding University
Credentials
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Arkansas
- Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Certified Faculty Member
- Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) Site Visitor
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ARKSHA)
Research at a Glance
Summary
Dr. Shollenbarger's research examines communication disorders, literacy development, and clinical education in speech-language pathology. Her work includes studies of stuttering and fluency disorders, language and literacy development, neurogenic communication disorders, concussion-related communication changes, and evidence-based teaching practices in higher education. She is particularly interested in translating research into practical applications that enhance clinical training, educational outcomes, and quality of care.
Areas of Expertise
- Fluency Disorders and Stuttering
- Language, Literacy, and Academic Success
- Neurogenic and Concussion-Related Communication Disorders
- Health Literacy and Interprofessional Education
- Higher Education Pedagogy and Clinical Training
Selected Publications
- Bruce, S. L., Cooper, M. R., Farmer, C., Folsom, A., Fulton, M., Haskins, J., Knight, C., Moore, C.M., Shollenbarger, A., Wade, R., Walz, S., Wilkins, R., Wellborn, R., West, E., & Youngman, K. (2025). The relationship between concussion and combat history and mental health and suicide ideation among United States military veterans—A pilot study. Brain Sciences, 15, 234. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15030234
- Shollenbarger, A. (2023, July 10). Re-establishing social interactions in the university classroom. ASHA Leader. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.AE.28072023.engage-students-slp-aud.32/full/
- Shollenbarger, A., Terry, N., & Akbari, C. (2017). An investigation of college students’ knowledge of stuttering. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, SIG 4, 2(2), 66-77. https://doi.org/10.1044/persp2.SIG4.66
Teaching
Courses Taught
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Craniofacial Anomalies and Associated Communication Disorders
- Language and Learning Disorders
- Research in Communication Disorders
- Neurological Bases in Communication Disorders
Teaching Interests
- Active Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education
- Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention for Communication Disorders
- Health Literacy and Patient-Centered Communication
- Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
- Leadership and Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology