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Lisa Osier
| Title: | Director - CSD |
| Office: | Pacelli Hall |
| Phone: | 773-298-3564 |
| Email: | osier@sxu.edu |
| Department: | Comm. Sci. & Disorders |
Biography
Lisa Osier is the program director for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Division, where she oversees undergraduate and graduate programs as well as clinical education within the Ludden Speech and Language Clinic. She brings a distinctive balance of clinical expertise, instructional design, and forward-thinking leadership to her role.
Before transitioning to academia, Osier worked extensively as a bedside clinician in acute care hospital settings, specializing in the assessment and treatment of medically complex patients. As the lead speech-language pathologist in the intensive care unit, she provided expertise in swallowing and communication management for critically ill patients, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care. Her clinical practice also spanned acute medical floors, where she addressed a broad range of neurogenic communication disorders, dysphagia, and cognitive-linguistic needs.
Her current work emphasizes innovation in clinical supervision, simulation-based learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence in speech-language pathology education. Through her doctoral studies in education, she is focused on advancing practices that equip clinical supervisors with the knowledge and tools to be effective teachers, strengthening student learning, and bridging the gap between clinical expertise and pedagogy. She also contributes to professional initiatives at the state, national, and international levels.
Education
M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Rockhurst University
B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Areas of Specialization
- Speech-language pathology with a focus on dysphagia, aphasia, and other neurogenic communication disorders, as well as instructional design, simulation-based education, and clinical supervision.
- Bridging the gap between clinical expertise and effective teaching, using innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and prepare future clinicians for the demands of modern health care.
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Illinois)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)
- Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD)
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
- Social and Behavioral Research
- BLS Certification
- VitalStim Certified
- LSVT Certified
- MBSImP Certified
- SPEAKOUT! Certified
Clinical Interests
- Swallowing Disorders
- Neurogenic Communication Disorders
- End-of-Life Ethical Issues and Decision-Making
- Simulation-Based Education in Health Care
- Interprofessional Education and Practice
- Technology Integration in Clinical Supervision and Teaching
Courses Taught
- CSDIG 507 Advanced Practicum, On Campus
- CSDIG 510 Practicum in Diagnostics
- CSDIG 513 Medical Practicum
- CSDIG 514 Practicum in Prevention
- CSDIG 515 Practicum in SLP I
- CSDIG 516 Practicum in SLP II
- CSDIG 517 Advanced Practicum in SLP III
- CSDIG 531 Voice Disorders
- CSDIG 522 Acquired Disorders of Language
- CSDIG 551 Assessment & Management of Dysphagia
- CSDIG 554 Seminar: Dysphagia II
- CSDIG 516 Module Advanced Medical Seminar (Healthcare Simulation)
- TS 100 Transitions
Selected Honors/Awards
- SXU Service Acknowledgement, 2025
- SXU Community Engagement Award, 2025
- A Life Saved Award, 2020
- ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE), 2022
Presentations and Publications
- Osier, L. (2025, August 18). Effective Course Design: Multimedia Principles, Structure, and Verbal Feedback. Presentation at Saint Xavier University Technology Day, Chicago, IL.
- Osier, L. (2025, April 21). Technology Meets Training: Simulation-Based Education in Speech-Language Pathology. Presentation at the Saint Xavier University Faculty and Staff Research Symposium, Chicago, IL.
- Osier, L. (2024, May 9). Global impact of community empowerment: A journey with Therapists Beyond Borders. Presentation at the Saint Xavier University Faculty and Staff Research Symposium, Chicago, IL.
- Nuñez, G. & Osier, L. (2023, December 20). Guest panelists. Meet the faculty of communication sciences and disorders.
- Osier, L. (2020, April 22). Guest panelist. Bridging the communication gap: Speech-language pathology. In To Your Health with Dr. G.