- Mark
- DeRuiter
- MBA, PhD, CCC-A/SLP
- Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Director of the Doctor of Clinical Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology Program and Professor
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Biography
Mark DeRuiter enjoys teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and has taught coursework in the United States and Taiwan. He has had a wide variety of professional experiences (medical, private practice, industry) and believes there is a “fit” in the discipline for all learners. In addition to his other roles, DeRuiter also serves as the Director of Accredited Graduate Programs and the Director of Admissions for Doctor of Audiology and Masters in Speech-Language Pathology Programs.
Education
- Master of Business Administration, Augsburg University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota
- Master of Arts, Michigan State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University
Awards
- Honors, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Research Interests
- Professional issues
- Ethics
- Auditory processing
Publications
- Hudson, M. & DeRuiter, M. Eds. (2025). Professional issues in communication sciences and disorders, sixth edition. Plural Publishing., San Diego, CA.
- DeRuiter, M., & Ramachandran, V. (2023). Basic Audiometry Learning Manual: A Core Clinical Concept Series Workbook, Third Edition. Plural Publishing. San Diego, CA.
- DeRuiter, M., & Ginsberg, S. (2023). Clinician’s Guide to Applying, Conducting, and Disseminating Clinical Education Research. Slack Publishing. Thorofare, NJ.
Professional Organization Appointments
- Vice President for Standards and Ethics in Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Founding Editorial Board Member, Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Former President, Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
