Raymond H. Hull

Raymond H. Hull, PhD is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Coordinator-Doctor of Audiology Program, College of Health Professions, Wichita State University, and CEO of "The Center for Communication Solutions". He was Chair of the Department of Communication Disorders, University of Northern Colorado for twelve years; held administrative posts within the Graduate School, being responsible for Graduate Program Review and Evaluation both at UNC and Wichita State University for 8 years; was the Director of Planning and Budget for the Office of the President for seven successful years at the University of Northern Colorado.

He is sought after as a speaker/presenter, and has authored and presented over 600 presentations and workshops across the U.S., Canada, South America, and Europe mostly on the art of communication in professional practice.

He was written and published 14 books in the field of communication and communication sciences and disorders. His latest book entitled, "The Art of Communication" which was co-authored with Jim Stovall, New York Times Best Selling Author, and published in 2016 by Sound Wisdom Publishing. "The Art of Presentation" was also co-authored with Jim Stovall and published by Sound Wisdom Publishing, Philadelphia, PA early in 2017. He and Jim Stovall are now contracted to prepare a new book entitled, "The Art of Learning" which will also be published by Sound Wisdom Publishing.

Dr. Hull is the recipient of numerous honors and awards. He was elected Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. He was awarded the Red River Award by the Manitoba Ministry of Health and the Winnipeg League for the Hard of Hearing, Winnipeg, Manitoba, for significant service on behalf of hearing-impaired older adults. He was named The University Distinguished Scholar at the University of Northern Colorado. He was named Distinguished Pioneer In Gerontology by the Colorado Gerontological Society. He was awarded the Public Health Service Award, U.S. Public Health Service, PHS, DHSS for significant service to United States Public Health Service for research and service on behalf of hearing-impaired older adults. He was also named Distinguished Scholar of the College of Health and Human Services, University of Northern Colorado. He was awarded the Faculty Achievement Award, College of Health and Human Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, for outstanding scholarly activity and teaching excellence. He was also awarded The Award of Excellence for Outstanding Public Leadership in the Cause of Better Hearing and Speech. He was again named Distinguished Scholar of the College of Health and Human Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, and was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award. He received the Distinguished Professor Award at Wichita State University by the University chapter of Mortar Board. He was also awarded the Wichita State University College of Education Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Emery Lindquist Faculty Award for Scholarship and Teaching. Wichita. He was awarded the 2001 and the 2006 Professor Incentive Award, Wichita State University. In 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2014 he was named to Who's Who among America's Educators. In 2009, he received the President's Distinguished Service Award at Wichita State University. He received the Delores and Sydney Rodenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching by the College of Health Professions, Wichita State University in 2014.

Dr. Hull was educated at McPherson College with a B.A. degree in Forensics, Drama, and Mass Communication; University of South Dakota with the M.A. in Communication and Communication Disorders; and The University of Denver, School of Communication with the PhD in Audiology/Human Neurosciences. He is Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology.