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CSD 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.
- 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 (sample bylaws).
- Submit the NSSLHA Chapter Application and chapter bylaws to the national office.
Forming a NSSLHA Chapter offers 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 email 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
Want to learn more about forming a NSSLHA Chapter at your college of university? Read FAQs about starting a local NSSLHA chapter.
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