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Jessica Ree Bowers

  • Assoc Professor of Instruction - Communication Disorders
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Biography and education

Jessica Bowers earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Communication Disorders from Texas State University. She has worked primarily with families of children with developmental delays and feeding disorders through early childhood intervention and home health services. She has also provided assessment and intervention for adults with neurogenic communication disorders and dysphagia.
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  • Fleming, Valarie B, Hayes, Kathryn Ruth, Bowers, Jessica Ree, Johnson, Linda E, Johnson, Jennifer L. SPEAK OUT! Parkinson Voice Project, Parkinson Voice Project, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $1000. (Submitted: February 2019, Funded: June 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020). Grant.
  • Bowers, Jessica Ree (Principal). Interdisciplinary Telehealth Network for the Assessment and Treatment of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Texas State University, Texas State University, $2000. (Funded: June 2025 - Present). Grant.
  • Schwarz, Amy L (Principal), Percent Contribution: %45, Bloom, Rosaleen Duggan (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %49, Bowers, Jessica Ree (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %5, Covington, Barbara G (Supporting), Percent Contribution: %1. Will Problem Solving Education Combined with Parent-Implemented Script Therapy for Young Children Having Problems Learning Language Reduce Parent Stress?, Texas State University, Texas State University, $15951. (Submitted: October 2020, Funded: January 26, 2021 - December 2022). Grant.
  • Johnson, Linda E (Other), Bowers, Jessica Ree (Other). "Music and Literature": Weapons of Peace During a Century of Conflict", The Common Experience, Texas State University, $750. (Submitted: September 2016, Funded: September 2016 - February 2017). Grant.
  • Fleming, V. B., & Bowers, J. R. (2019). Pediatric and adult dysphagia. In Overview of Communication Disorders Including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Content and Perspective. Kona Publishing and Media Group.
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Service. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2020 Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State Alumni Association. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Health Professions 2019 College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service. April 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: College of Health Professions (CHP) 2018 Faculty Excellence Award in the area of Service. 2018
  • Award / Honor Nominee: Nominated for the College of Health Professions (CHP) Faculty Excellence Award in the area of Service. April 15, 2017
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    CDIS Personnel Committee

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    CHP Grade Appeals Committee

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    Versatility in Practice Concentration

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