Call for 2015 Convention Program Co-Chairs

ASHA is Now Accepting Nominations for Program Co-Chairs for the 2015 ASHA Convention

Are you interested in helping to guide educational opportunities and shape key discussions within the discipline? ASHA is looking for qualified and excited individuals to share responsibility for the development and management of the premier convention for our professions.

The 2015 Convention is scheduled for November 19–21, 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona. The two Co-Chairs share responsibilities to select and manage the Convention Program Committee. One chair oversees programming specific to speech-language pathology/speech and language science and the other oversees programming in audiology/hearing science.

Note: Once selected, the 2015 Convention Co-Chairs serve on the Scientific and Professional Education Board (SPEB) during 2014; one will continue on SPEB through 2015. In 2014, the Co-Chairs will serve as Topic Chairs. Eligibility requirements are listed below; a full job description is also available.

Eligibility

Candidates must

• Be an ASHA member in good standing
• Have served on at least two prior Convention Program Committees and preferably, at least once, as a Topic Chair
• Be willing to commit time in 2015 to develop and then enjoy the 2015 Convention

Additional Skills or Traits That Will be Favorably Considered

• Experience organizing, presenting and managing professional and scientific programs
• Past experience as an ASHA volunteer leader in other capacities
• Time management and organizational skills, with respect for deadlines
• Professional recognition
• Creative approach to considering new continuing education formats and methodologies

Nominations

If you wish to nominate someone, please confirm that he/she would be willing. Self-nominations are typical and welcomed. ASHA members who wish to be considered should send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of support to Ellen Shortill at eshortill@asha.org or by mail to SPEB Chair, c/o Ellen Shortill, ASHA, 2200 Research Boulevard #325, Rockville, MD 20850-3289.

Deadline

The submission deadline is June 1, 2013.