Carlton DeFosse, Ph.D., CCC- A/SLP Retires

Dr. Carl DeFosse retired from Truman at the end of spring semester, 2006.

DeFosse joined the Truman faculty in communication disorders in the fall of 2001. Although dual-certified, Dr. DeFosse's primary teaching and clinical interests and responsibilities were in the area of audiology. He taught undergraduate and graduate courses in audiology, aural rehabilitation, anatomy, and speech and hearing science. Dr. DeFosse supervised hearing testing in the clinic as well as aural rehabilitation cases. He was part of the Early Headstart screening team.

Dr. DeFosse did his graduate work at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, where he went on to serve as a member of the faculty in communication disorders for 20 years. He had a wide range of clinical experiences and a special interest in auditory processing disorders.

Dr. DeFosse began serving on the University Institutional Review Board (IRB) in fall, 2002. He was also active in ElderLynk, an interdisciplinary project concerning geriatric health issues sponsored by the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. DeFosse plans to continue to enjoy camping, fishing, and visiting his children and grandchildren in Ohio and Maryland.

Dr. DeFosse has retired to Park City, Utah.