The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Madison is dedicated to fostering an environment free from bias, discrimination, and systemic racism. Our goal is to prepare future leaders who are culturally competent and committed to serving all individuals equitably, to address the lack of diversity in our field, and to create sustained change in our department, on campus, and within our field.
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CSD Students Partner with Boys and Girls Club of Dane County
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) UW-Madison Chapter & The Wisconsin Idea Task Force – Community Engagement Committee (part of NSSLHA) want to express their deep appreciation for their ongoing partnership with the Boys …
June 19, 2025CSD Students Engage in First Nations Cultural Landscape Tour
Our speech-language master’s students visited campus landmarks illuminating the university’s ongoing relationships with the contemporary First Nations of Wisconsin, including the Ho-Chunk Nation, on whose ancestral lands the university now sits. The First Nations Cultural …
May 13, 2025Kicking Off the DEIAB Student Discussion Series with a Full House!
Over 30 students joined our first DEIAB student-led discussion of the semester! The group dove into cultural responsiveness, sharing insights on how SLPs and Audiologists can better serve diverse communities. Special thanks to our facilitators …
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CSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund

The CSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund focuses on supporting the Department’s mission of engaged citizenship. The Fund will provide resources to nurture, honor, and celebrate the contributions of a rich diversity of students, faculty, and staff who, through research, teaching, and service improve our collective humanity. Funds may be used to support efforts by the Department to enhance diversity and promote equity among faculty, staff, and students.