Maria Claudia Franca
Maria Claudia Franca is a Professor in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Program.
Her research contributions include voice science and professional voice issues, multicultural and global aspects of communication, and higher education matters. She has disseminated findings at state, national, and international professional conferences and has contributed journal articles, books, and book chapters on associated matters. Dr. Franca holds leadership appointments at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Education:
She holds a M.S. degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation with a concentration in Communication Disorders from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Research Interest:
Voice Science, Multicultural and Global Issues Related to Communication Disorders and Sciences.
Awards and Honors
- 2019-2026 - Mark and Susan Ashley Professorship Endowment.
- 2023 – Ernest J. and Mary Simon Distinguished Faculty Award. College of Health and Human Sciences. Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- 2020 – Scholar of the Year Award. School of Health
Sciences. Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- 2018-2019 – Provost Faculty Fellow. Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- 2018 – Diversity Excellence Award. Southern Illinois University System.
- 2017 – Scholar Excellence Award. College of Education and Human Services. Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021-2025 – Award for Continuing Education (ACE). American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- 2009 – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association ASHA Diversity Champion.
- 2009 – Women’s Studies and University Women’s Professional Advanced Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity Award. Award.
- 2006 – American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP):
- 2006 – Janet and David Stover Award.