TEXAS STATE VITA. A. Name: Farzan Irani, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Title: Assistant Professor. Communication Sciences and Disorders

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1 I. Academic/Professional Background TEXAS STATE VITA A. Name: Farzan Irani, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Title: Assistant Professor B. Educational Background Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation Ph.D Bowling Green State University M.S Bowling Green State University B.S Maharashtra University of Health Sciences - India Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology A Mixed Methods Approach to Evaluating Treatment Outcomes for an Eclectic Approach to Intensive Stuttering Therapy Measuring Role Entrapment of People Who Stutter by K-12 Grade School Teachers Not Applicable C. University Experience Position University Dates Assistant Professor Texas State University-San Marcos 9/10 - Current Teaching Assistant/Instructor Bowling Green State University Fall 2005, Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009 Research/Clinical Assistant Bowling Green State University 8/05 to 8/10 D. Relevant Professional Experience Position Entity Dates Clinical Fellowship Bowling Green State University Intensive Stuttering Clinic for Adolescents and Adults Who Stutter 7/08 to 5/10 E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.) Texas licensure (#106339) by the State Committee of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to practice speech-language pathology (2010 to Present) Awarded the Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (2010 to Present) Page 1 of 10

2 Professional Affiliations American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2009-present) National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association ( ) Member of ASHA s Special Interest Division #4 Fluency and Fluency Disorders (2008- present) Member of ASHA s Special Interest Division #18 Telepractice Member of the International Fluency Association (2008-present) Member of the National Stuttering Association (2007-present) II. TEACHING A. Teaching Honors and Awards: B. Courses Taught: Texas State University San Marcos: CDIS 5336: Neuromotor Disorders of Speech: Description and Rehabilitation (Fall, 2010; Fall, 2011; Fall 2012; Fall 2013) CDIS 5301: Advanced Independent Study in Communication Disorders (Fall, 2010; Spring, 2011; Fall 2011; Spring 2012; Fall 2012) CDIS 5362: Introduction to Research in Communication Disorders (Spring 2011; Spring 2012; Spring 2013) CDIS 5331: Stuttering Therapy (Summer I, 2011; Summer I, 2012; Summer I 2013) CDIS 5337: Vocal Rehabilitation (Summer I, 2011; Summer I, 2012) CDIS 5344: Advanced Clinical Practicum in Communication Disorders (Summer II, 2011; Summer II, 2012; Summer II 2013) CDIS 5390: Seminar in Communication Disorders (Fall 2013) Bowling Green State University: IPC 102 (Fall, 2005; Spring, 2006) CDIS 302 (Lab Instructor; Fall, 2006; Fall, 2007) CDIS 641: Teaching Assistant (Spring, 2008) CDIS 641: Co-taught (Spring, 2009) CDIS 123: Teaching Assistant (Fall, 2008) CDIS 1230: Independently Taught (Spring, 2009; Fall, 2009) C. Graduate Theses/Dissertations or Exit Committees (if supervisor, please indicate): D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development: Texas State University San Marcos: CDIS 5336: Neuromotor Disorders of Speech: Description and Rehabilitation CDIS 5301: Advanced Independent Study in Communication Disorders Page 2 of 10

3 CDIS 5362: Introduction to Research in Communication Disorders CDIS 5331: Stuttering Therapy CDIS 5337: Vocal Rehabilitation CDIS 5344: Advanced Clinical Practicum in Communication Disorders Developed Fluency Cognate CDIS 5390: Seminar in Communication Disorders Bowling Green State University: CDIS Introduction to Communication Disorders CDIS 641-Stuttering E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts: F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts: G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts: H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts: I. Other: Teaching Enhancement Activities Attended: Teaching & Learning Excellence Program; Fall 2010 Sessions. III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE A. Works in Print 1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate) a. Scholarly Monographs: b. Textbooks: c. Edited Books: d. Chapters in Books: Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (2013). Telerehabilitation: Adult speech and swallowing disorders. In Houston, T. K. (Ed.), Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. Palasik, S. T., & Irani, F. (2013). Evaluating Telepractice: Measuring Success, Cost- Benefit, & Outcomes. In Houston, T. K. (Ed.). Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. Hughes, S., Gabel, R., & Irani, F. (2010). Fluent speakers' advice for communicating with people who stutter: The concept of mutual help and its effects on successful stuttering management. In Simon, E. L. (Ed.), Psychology of Stereotypes (pp. 1-46). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Gabel, R., Irani, F., Palasik, S., Swartz, E., & Hughes, C. (2010). Treatment Outcomes of the Intensive Stuttering Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. In Harris, A. E. (Ed.), Speech Disorders: Causes, Treatment and Social Effects (pp ). New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Page 3 of 10

4 e. Creative Books: 2. Articles a. Refereed Journal Articles: Irani, F., & Edge, M. (2013). Correlation between Frequency and Perceptual Severity of Stuttering in a Clinical Setting. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 23 (2), Irani, F., Abdalla, F., & Hughes, S. (2013). Perceptions of Voice Disorders: A Survey of Arab Adults. Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology, 0, doi: / Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (2013). Treatment outcomes for a nine-day intensive stuttering therapy program. ehearsay, Online Journal of the Ohio Speech-Language- Hearing Association, 3(1), Swartz, E., Irani, F., Gabel, R. (2012). Client reports of successful stuttering therapy approaches. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 22(2), Gabel, R., & Irani, F. (2012). Improving Services for People Who Stutter: Intensive Therapy and Telepractice. ehearsay, Online Journal of the Ohio Speech- Language-Hearing Association, 2(2), Irani, F., & Richmond, A. S. (2012). Listener Reactions to Pseudostuttering Experiences. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 36(2), Hughes, S., Irani, F., Daniels, D. (2012). Fluent Speakers Management of Prospective Communication Breakdowns: The Case of Stuttering. English Linguistics Research, 1 (1), doi: /elr.v1n1p35 Irani, F., Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Hughes, S. (2012). The Long Term Effectiveness of Intensive Stuttering Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 37(3), doi: /j.jfludis Irani, F., Abdalla, F., Gabel, R. (2012). Arab and American teacher's Attitudes toward People Who Stutter: A Comparative Study. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders 39, Abdalla, F., & Irani, F. (2012). International Research Collaborations: The Process and its Benefits. Perspectives on Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders, 2(1), doi: /gics Irani, F. & Gabel, R. (2011). Intensive stuttering therapy with telepractice follow-up: A case study. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 21(1), Gabel, R., Brackenbury, T., & Irani, F. (2010). Access to information about stuttering and societal knowledge of stuttering. Perspectives on Fuency and Fluency Disorders, 20(2), Hughes, S., Gabel, R., Irani, F., & Schlagheck, A. (2010). University students explanations for their descriptions of people who stutter: An exploratory mixed methods study. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 35(3), Hughes, S., Gabel, R., Irani, F., & Schlagheck, A. (2009). University students perceptions of the life effects of stuttering. Journal of Communication Disorders, 43, Irani, F., Gabel, R., Hughes, S., Swartz, E.R., & Palasik, S.T. (2009). Role entrapment of people who stutter reported by K-12 teachers. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 36, Page 4 of 10

5 Palasik, S, Irani, F., & Goberman, A. M. (2009). Trait and State Anxiety in People who Stutter and People Who Do Not Stutter. Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders, 19 (3), Swartz, E., Gabel, R., & Irani, F. (2009). Speech language pathologists attitudes toward people who stutter. Canadian Journal of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, 33(2), Swartz, E., Gabel, R., Hughes, S., & Irani, F. (2009). Role entrapment of people who stutter by SLPs. Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders, 36, Irani, F. & Gabel, R. (2008). Teachers attitudes towards people who stutter: Results of a mail survey. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 32 (3), b. Non-refereed Articles: 3. Conference Proceedings a. Refereed Conference Proceedings: Resendiz, M., & Irani, F. (2014). Delivering Speech-Language Services to Other Countries Using Telepractice. Oral presentation to be given at the California Speech-Language Hearing Association Annual Convention in San Francisco, CA. Abdalla, F., Irani, F., & Hughes, S. (2013). Attitudes of Arab Students & General Public Toward Stuttering. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Chicago, IL. Gauntner, A., & Irani, F. (2013). Speakers' Interpretations of Listener Reactions to Stuttering. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Chicago, IL. Hughes, S., Abdalla, F., & Irani, F. (2013). Comparing Arab & American Perceptions of the Causes of Stuttering. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Chicago, IL. Swartz, E., Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (2013). Self-Reported Acceptance of Stuttering. Poster presented at the Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Chicago, IL. Hughes, S., Irani, F., & Abdalla, F. (2013). Arabic Perceptions of Stuttering Compared to Voice and Hearing Disorders. Stuttering Attitudes Research Symposium, Morgantown, WV. Ballard, H., Davenport, V., Harris, K., Lenard, H., Rutland, B., & Irani, F. (2012). Correlation between percent syllables stuttering and perceptual severity ratings. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA. Irani, F., Hughes, S., & Gabel, R. (2012). Mixed-Method evaluation of a 10-day intensive stuttering therapy program. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, Atlanta, GA. Irani, F., & Swartz, E. (2012). The comprehensive stuttering therapy program at Texas State University: Initial outcome data. Annual Convention of the Texas Speech- Language-Hearing Association. San Antonio, TX. Page 5 of 10

6 Hughes, S., Irani, F., & Daniels, D. (2011). The general public's advice for communicating with people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, CA. Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (2011). Evaluating effectiveness of a 9-day intensive stuttering therapy program. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, CA. Jackson, J., & Irani, F. (2011). Comparing real-time and transcript-based measures of counting and categorizing stuttering. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, CA. Palasik, S., Gabel, R., Irani, F., & Swartz, E. (2011). Graduate students' approach to simulated stuttering situations (mixed methods study). Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, CA. Swartz, E., Gabel, R., & Irani, F. (2011). Client reports of successful therapy approaches. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. San Diego, CA. Irani, F., & Swartz, E. (July, 2011). Chasing the Fluency Ghost: Importance of attitudes and patience. Annual Convention of the National Stuttering Association. Fort Worth, TX. Irani, F., Gabel, R., Daniels, D., & Hughes, S. (November, 2010). Evaluating Treatment Outcomes for Intensive Stuttering Therapy: A Mixed-Method Approach. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Philadelphia, PA. Gabel, R., Irani, F., Palasik, S., Swartz, E., & Hughes, C. (November, 2009). Treatment Outcomes of the Intensive Stuttering Therapy for Adolescents and Adults. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans, LA. Gabel, R., Hughes, S., Hughes, C., Irani, F., & Brouse, S. (November, 2006). Clinicians perceptions of career choices for people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Miami, FL. Hughes, S., Gabel, R., Irani, F., & Schlagheck, A. (November, 2009). Fluent speakers advice to people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans, LA. Hughes, S., Gabel, R., Irani, F., & Schlagheck, A. (November, 2008). Fluent speakers perceptions of conversations with people who stutter. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago, IL. Irani, F., Palasik, S., & Goberman, A. (November, 2009). Long-term variability of stuttering: An acoustic and perceptual analysis. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans, LA. Irani, F., Gabel, R., Swartz, E. R., & Palasik, S. (November, 2009). Intensive Stuttering Therapy with Telepractice Follow-up: Evaluating Effectiveness. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. New Orleans, LA. Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (November, 2008). Attitudes toward people who stutter by K-12 school teachers. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago, IL. Irani, F., Gabel, R., Hughes, S., & Swartz, E. (November, 2008). Role entrapment of people who stutter by SLPs. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago, IL. Page 6 of 10

7 Swartz, E.R., Gabel, R., Hughes, S., & Irani, F. (November, 2008). Role entrapment of people who stutter by SLPs. Annual Convention of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Chicago, IL. b. Non-refereed: 4. Abstracts: 5. Reports: 6. Book Reviews: 7. Other Works in Print: B. Works not in Print 1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings: 2. Invited Talks, Lectures, Presentations: Palasik, S., Swartz, E., Irani, F., & Hughes, C. (November, 2008). Stuttering: Basics and experiences. Presentation conducted at the Third Annual Statewide NSSLHA Conference, BGSU. Irani, F. (February, 2011). Measuring Effectiveness of a Mixed-Model Stuttering Therapy Program. Presentation conducted at The Department of Communication Disorders Research Colloquium Series. Irani, F. (April 11, 2013). Application of the ICF (World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health) Framework for Adolescents and Adults who Stutter. Presentation conducted at the Austin Dysphagia Forum 2013, Texas Neuro Rehab Center. Irani, F. (July 26, 2013). A Broad-based Approach to Assessment and Therapy for stuttering: Examples from an Intensive Stuttering Therapy Program. Presentation conducted online for The Cooper Lecture Series in Communication Disorders; Beyond Fluency: Understanding How Social Context Influences Stuttering in Adolescents and Adults, The University of Alabama. 3. Consultancies: 4. Workshops: 5. Other Works not in Print: a. Works submitted or under review Irani, F. (under review). A Standardized Scale for Evaluation of Self-Stigma in Adults Within a Clinical Or Research Setting. Submitted to Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention. Abdalla,F., Irani, F.,& Hughes, S. (under review). Attitudes of Arab University Students and General Public towards People Who Stutter. Submitted to Speech, Language and Hearing. Page 7 of 10

8 Swartz, E., Irani, F., & Gabel, R. (under review). The Role of Acceptance in Stuttering Management. Submitted to the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. b. Works in progress c. Other works not in print C. Grants and Contracts 1. Funded External Grants and Contracts: 2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts: NIH/NIDCD Academic Research Enhancement (AREA-R-15) grant, submitted February 2012; Role: Co-Investigator; Amount Requested: $386, Lessons for Success Research Conference: Developing the Emerging Scientist. ASHAFoundation Research Grant for New Investigators; Role: Principal Investigator; Amount Requested: $7, National Stuttering Association Research Grant; Role Principal Investigator; Amount Requested: $5, Funded Internal Grants and Contracts: Research Enhancement Program (REP) grant, FY2011; Role: Principal Investigator; Amount Funded: $8,000. Research Enhancement Program (REP) grant, FY2012; Role: Co-Principal Investigator; Amount Funded: $11, Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts: 5. Other: Submitted External Grants in Review D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors: 2012 College of Health Professions Faculty Excellence Award in Scholarship at the Assistant Professor level ASHA s Research Mentoring (ARM) Network: Pathways Program Outstanding International Graduate Student Award (2010): Awarded by the Graduate Student Senate at BGSU in April Katzner Award for Graduate Student Research and Development (2009): In November 2009, I submitted an application requesting funds in the amount of $ to offset the cost of my dissertation in November, This request was fully funded. Page 8 of 10

9 IV. SERVICE A. Institutional 1. University: At Texas State University San Marcos: Attended Fall, 2010 Commencement Ceremony. University Budget Committee ( ). Attended Spring, 2012 Commencement Ceremony. Attended Spring, 2013 Commencement Ceremony. At Bowling Green State University: Development Leader: Graduate Student Enhancement Program (2009) Representative: Graduate Student Senate ( ) Member: Academic Honesty Committee ( ) 2. College: Member: College of Health Professions Faculty/Student Research Forum ( ) Member: College of Health Professions Research Enhancement Committee ( ) Member: College of Health Professions Grade Appeals Committee (2011-present) 2. Department/School: Chair: Faculty Search Committee Chair: Faculty Search Committee Member: Graduate Admissions Committee ( ; ; ) Member: CDIS Diversity Recruitment Steering Committee ( ) Members: CDIS Teambuilding and Alumni Outreach Committee ( ) Faculty senate liaison (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) Fluency Cognate Coordinator Facebook Manager B. Professional: Associate Editor (January, 2013 Present), Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders Editorial Consultant, Journal of Fluency Disorders. Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Reviewer, International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. Page 9 of 10

10 Reviewer, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. Reviewer, Journal of Speech-Language and Hearing Research (2012). Reviewer, ehearsay, Online Journal of the Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association ( ). Reviewer, Perspectives on Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders (SIG 17) C. Community: Coordinator, Comprehensive Stuttering Therapy Program (CSTP) D. Service Honors and Awards: E. Service Grants and Contracts 1. Funded External Service Grants and Contracts: 2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Service Grants and Contracts: 3. Funded Internal Service Grants and Contracts: 4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts: Page 10 of 10