American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Start a NSSLHA Chapter

Communication sciences and disorders programs looking for a way to enhance the educational and pre-professional experiences for students should consider starting a NSSLHA chapter.

Starting a NSSLHA Chapter is Simple

  • Download a copy of the Chapter Application [DOC].
  • Identify an ASHA member to serve as your NSSLHA Chapter Advisor.
  • Identify at least four students with membership in the national association to serve as chapter officers (or Join NSSLHA if you are not national members).
  • Draft Chapter Bylaws [RTF].
  • Submit the NSSLHA Chapter Application and chapter bylaws to the national office by e-mailing nsslhaprograms@asha.org.

NSSLHA Chapters Offer Many Advantages

  • Resources and technical assistance from the national office to recruit members
  • Complimentary copies of all NSSLHA publications, as well as The ASHA Leader
  • Complimentary mailing lists of other chapters in the region
  • Complimentary advertising through NSSLHA's newsletter, NSSLHA Now!, and through NSSLHA's monthly e-mail blasts to chapters and students
  • Access to Regional Project Grant funds to facilitate educational and professional development projects at your university
  • Access to Community Service Grant funds to facilitate equipment purchases for individuals living with communication disorders
  • Recognition of the chapter, chapter advisor, and/or individual members through the NSSLHA Honors program
  • Eligibility for students from this chapter to apply for open regional councilor positions
  • Recognition of fundraising efforts in support of the NSSLHA Loves campaign
  • Permission to use the national logo on advertising and promotional materials 

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