Faculty and Staff Profiles

• Clinical Professor
• Clinical Faculty member since 1984
• Director of Speech-Language Pathology Services

Education 

• M.A., San Diego State University, 1979
• B.A., San Diego State University, 1977

Credentials

• Certificate of Clinical Competence - Speech-Language Pathology
• Tennessee State License

Teaching Interests

• Clinical Education / Supervision
• Cummunicative Interaction      

Grants

Wark, M.J., Mendel, M., Mendel, L.L., Wark, D.J, Enhancement of Classroom Learning through Innovative Technology: Applications for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology - Phase I. Transforming the Classroom Through Innovation to Excellence in Learning (IEL) University of Memphis, May 2004- June 2007 - $41,000

Software Development

• Student Practicum Management Program, 2001
• Mid-South Conference Registration Database, 2002, 2004
• Mid-South Conference Scheduling Program, 2002, 2004
• SLP Matrix Database, 2003
• Student Competencies and Grading System (SCGS) – SLP, 2004, 2006
• Quality Indicators for Professional Service Programs in Audiology and Speech-language Pathology Report Builder, 2005

Recent Publications

• Wark, M.D., Stewart, W., (2004, Spring). The incompatibility of ASHA certification and state licensure: A dilemma for academic programs. Licensure: National council of state boards of Examiners for Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, 4-6.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2005). ASHA quality indicators for professional service programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. Relevant Paper. Handelsman, J., Bartlett, S., Meyer, D., Tonkovich, J., & Wark, M. D. http://www.asha.org/members/deskrefjournals/deskref/.

• Clinical Professor, School of Communication Sciences & Disorders (AUSP) - The University of Memphis - 2005 - present
• Director of Speech-Language Pathology Services, School of Communication Sciences & Disorders - University of Memphis - 1988-present

• Outstanding Employee Award - The University of Memphis - 1998
• Distinguished Administrative/Professional Employee of the Year - The University of Memphis - 1997-1998
• ACE Award - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - 1977, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016
• Sallie Starr Hillard Mentoring Award - School of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, University of Memphis - 2006
• U of M NSSLHA Chapter Award of Appreciation - National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc. University of Memphis Chapter - 2006
• ASHA Fellow - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - 2008
• Honors of NSSLHA - National Student Speech Language Hearing Association - 2013

• AUSP 7200/8200 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology (G) - University of Memphis
• AUSP 7208/8208 Clinical Experience in Speech-Language Disorders (G) - University of Memphis
• AUSP 7007/8007 Communicative Interaction (G) - University of Memphis
• AUSP 7213 Communication Disorders in Diverse Cultures (G) - University of Memphis
• AUSP 8124 Clinical Education Communication Disorders (G) - University of Memphis
• UNHP11 Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Media (U) - Univeristiy of Memphis

• Developed software: Student Practicum Management Program - 2001 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Mid-South Registration Database - 2002, revised 2004, 2007 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Student Competencies and Grading System - 2004 revised 2007 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Quality Indicators for Professional Service Programs in Audiology and Speech-language Pathology Report Builder - 2005 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Academic and Clinical Tracking System - SLP - 2016 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Academic and Clinical Tracking System - AUD - 2017 - University of Memphis -  
• Developed software: Client Management System - 2017 - Memphis Speech & Hearing Center -  
• Aphasia Boot Camp - 2018-2019 - Memphis Speech & Hearing Center - School of Communication Sciences & Disorders

• School of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology/University of Memphis - Curriculum Committee - 1988-2021
• School of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology/University of Memphis - Clinical Training Policies Committee (Co-chair) - 1988-2021
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Dean's Advisory Committee - 1996- 2021
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Search Committee for Clnical Faculty (Chair) - 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Planning/Design Committee for Community Health Sciences Building - 2007-2015
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Study Abroad Faculty to Dominican Republic - March 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Clinic Business Plan Committee - 2011-2021
• School of Communication Sciences & Disorders/University of Memphis - Visibility Committee/Public Information - 2016-2021
• University of Memphis - Search Committee for Dean of School of Communication Sciences & Disorders - 2017
• University of Memphis - Interprofessional Community Health Clinic Steering Committee - 2018-2021
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Professional Services. Board / Program Evaluation Review Team - 1996-2001
• National Student Speech-Language- Hearing Association - Regional Advisor to NSSLHA Chapter Advisors - 2001-2004
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association - Working Group on Quality Indicators for Professional Service Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology - 2004
• National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Executive Council / Consultant for Educational Activities - 2006 - 2013
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Sciences and Practice Education Board - 2006-2013
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - The Health Care Economics Committee subcommittee: Education on Reimbursement and Coding in the University - 2009
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Ad Hoc Committee on Medicare Billing Procedures for University Clinics - 2009
• Saint Xavier University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2013
• Vanderbilt University - Promotion Review to Clinical Associate Professor - 2013
• Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders - Focus Group on Clinical Education - 2014
• Porter-Leath Early Childhood Services - Health Advisory Board - 2014-2020
• Council of Academic Programs in Speech-Language Pathology - Research Grant Committee - 2015
• Council of Academic Programs in Speech-Language Pathology - Clinical Training Materials Review - 2015
• Purdue University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2016
• Council of Academic Programs in Speech-Language Pathology - Nomination Committee - 2016, 2017
• Indiana University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2016
• Indiana University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2017
• University of Georgia - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2017
• Mid-South Interprofessional Health Education Collaborative (MIHEC) - Clinical Education Committee - 2018,2019
• Auburn University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2019
• Purdue University - Promotion Review to Clinical Professor - 2020
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association - Topic Committee for Supervision and Precepting, 2020 Convention - 2020
• University of Alabama; Department of Communication Disorsders - Promotion Review to Associate Clinical Professor - 2021

• Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders - 2016

• Wark, M. D., (2009). Teaching a course on interpersonal communication skills. Paper presented at the Mid-West Clinic Directors Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO. (Invited)
• Wark, M.J., (2011). An introspective approach to management and clinical education. Workshop presented at the Ohio Speech Langauge Hearing Association Convention, Columbus, Ohio (Invited)
• Wark, M , (2012) Critical thinking skills in the supervisory process. George Kopp Memorial Lecture, Wayne State University (Invited)
• Wark, M. D. (2015, March) Preparing the new professional: the expectations, challenges and rewards. Invited Workshop, University of Arizona.
  (Invited)
• Alarcon, N., Wark, M D, Wilson, M., (2015) Career Advancement and Promotion Criteria for Clinical Faculty, Invited presentation, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Newport Beach, CA.
  (Invited)
• *Jarmulowicz, L., Wark, M.,Taylor, J.P., Keeton, D. (2017). Not business as usual: A university clinic and hospital partnership. Council of Academic Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, New Orleans, LA.
• Alarcon, N., Wark, M.D., (2017) The ABC's of CSD Education. Invited presentation Clinical Director's Symposium Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, New Orleans, LA. (Invited)
• Wark, M.D., (2017) Caring for yourself to better serve your organization. Invited presentation Clinical Director's Symposium Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, New Orleans, LA. (Invited)
• Mormer, E., Wark, M.D., (2017), Clinical promotion: reinforcing your team. Invited presentation Clinical Director's Symposium Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Conference, New Orleans, LA. (Invited)
• Wark, M, (2017) Captain, navigator, or shipmate: The roles and relationships in clinical education. Invited workshop. 11th Summer Institute on Clinical Education & Supervision, University of Washington Department of Speech & Haring Sciences. (Invited)
• Wark, M, (2017) The perfect storm: changes in clinical service delivery in a university clinic. Invited presentation. University of Washington (Invited)
• Wark, M.D., Ballinger, T., Owens, K. (2020) In our wildest dreams: aphasia boot camp. 50th Annual Mid-South Conference on Communicative Disorders, Memphis, TN
• Wark, M.D., (2021) The clinical education process: expectations, challenges, and rewards. 51st Annual Mid-South Conference on Communicative Disorders, Memphis, TN. (Invited)
• Wark, M., Foster, W., DeRuiter, M., Knobelauch, L., Keeton, D. (2021) Supervision & Precepting: Back to Basics. Invited Master Class, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention, Washington D.C.

• 1988 to Present: Serve as the Clinical Practicum Advisor for all M.A. speech-language pathology students. Duties include consulting with students each semester about their clinical placements and their progress in the clinical education process, tracking their clinical competencies and if areas of deficiency are noted, coordinating a plan of action with their Academic Advisor.   
• 1988 - 2021: Serve as the Director of Speech-Language Pathology Services which involves the supervision/advising/mentoring of six clinical faculty members and four part-time clincial instructors.