The following resolutions and motions have been considered by the Board of Directors. As action is taken, this page will be updated.
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve the extension of the Ad Hoc Committee to Plan Next Steps to Redesign Entry-Level Education for Speech-Language Pathologists (hereafter, “the Committee”) and receipt of the final report to May 1, 2023, to accommodate time needed to conduct the qualitative data analyses of the stakeholder responses and complete the final report.
Approved: 11–0–1
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) shall approve the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee on Centennial Planning (AHC CP), which would be charged to (1) advance discussion and planning for ASHA’s 2025 Centennial celebration and (2) strike a balance between a retrospective and a future vision, with a spotlight on the present; and further
RESOLVED, That the AHC CP shall (1) develop a comprehensive concept and recommendations for a portfolio of events to cover the 2025 Centennial year and (2) solicit member input and collate member ideas; and further
RESOLVED, That the AHC CP shall comprise 12 members—consisting of two co-chairs and eight members from the audiology and speech-language pathology professions, all of whom would have voting rights—to be appointed by the Committee on Committees (CoC); and further
RESOLVED, That the two AHC CP co-chairs shall be former BOD presidents and shall vote only in the case of a tie; and further
RESOLVED, That the 2023 BOD president shall serve as BOD liaison and shall participate in all activities of the AHC CP but without a vote, and that the ASHA chief executive officer (CEO) shall appoint the ex officio; and further
RESOLVED, That the term of the AHC CP shall be from February 15, 2023, through February 15, 2024; and further
RESOLVED, That the AHC CP Standard Operating Procedures policy section be approved.
Approved: 11–1
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) renew its recognition of the following speech-language-hearing association through December 31, 2027:
Approved: 10–1
RESOLVED, That BOD 42-2014 be rescinded; and further
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve eliminating the requirement to include a member of the Health Care Economics Committee and a member of the School Finance Committee and transition these two positions to be permanent members of the Medicaid Committee (also known as “the Committee”); and further
RESOLVED, That these two positions may either be audiologists or speech-language pathologists with specific knowledge of Medicaid services in health care and educational settings; and further
RESOLVED, That the policy section of the Medicaid Committee Standard Operating Procedures be approved.
Approved: 9–0
RESOLVED, That the Board of Directors (BOD) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) approve the financial support of the SLP-IC during their 3-year initial operation phase.
Approved: 12–0
RESOLVED, That the Board of Directors (BOD) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) approve a request for financial support of the new Equity Action and Accountability Project by authorizing up to $200,000 from the Special Opportunities Fund to create a microsite.
Approved: 14–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s 2023 annual report of the Association’s membership in, and affiliation with, other organizations be approved; and further
RESOLVED, That affiliation with the following organizations be approved:
Approved: 11–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the changes to the ASHA Travel Policy, dated March 11, 2023; and further
RESOLVED, That the revised ASHA Travel Policy go into effect June 1, 2023.
Approved: 12–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve the extension of the Ad Hoc Committee to Plan Next Steps to Redesign Entry-Level Education for Speech-Language Pathologists (hereafter, “the Committee”) and receipt of the final report to December 31, 2023, to accommodate time needed to conduct the qualitative data analyses of the stakeholder responses and complete the final report.
Approved: 11–0–1
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) accept the Schools Issues Advisory Board 2022 Regional Listening Sessions Report.
Approved: 13–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve the renewal of ASHA as a Non-State Actor (NSA) in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to continue implementing joint activities in countries identified by PAHO of Latin America and the Caribbean for a 3-year term starting in 2024 and ending in 2026.
Approved: 13–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board of Directors (ASHA BOD) approve the creation of model education program(s) for speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs); and further
RESOLVED, That the BOD provide funding for a consultant to assist volunteers and staff in completing this work; and further
RESOLVED, That the BOD approve the formation of a subject-matter expert (SME) panel to create model SLPA education program(s) (hereafter, “SME panel”) to include up to 10 volunteers—including representation from ASHA-certified SLPAs, SLPA educators, and SLPA supervisors; and further
RESOLVED, That the SME panel complete its work by September 30, 2024, providing a report to the BOD that includes proposed model education program(s) for SLPA education; and further
RESOLVED, That ASHA’s Vice President for Standards and Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology serve as the BOD liaison and that a staff ex-officio be appointed by ASHA’s Chief Executive Officer; and further
RESOLVED, That ASHA provide for travel and per diem expenses of the SME panel appointees to support their attendance at one 1.5-day, in-person meeting at the ASHA National Office.
Approved: 12–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Bylaws be amended to extend the term of members of the Committee on Nominations and Elections (CNE); and further
RESOLVED, That the term of office for a member of the CNE be extended from a 2-year to a 3-year term; and further
RESOLVED, That the approved ASHA Bylaws go into effect on January 1, 2024
Discussion open until 10/22. Voting to occur at the October ASHA BOD Meeting (10/20–10/22).
Approved 11–3
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) renew recognition of the following speech-language-hearing associations through December 31, 2028:
Approved: 11–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the Bylaws of the ASHA Political Action Committee (PAC), effective immediately.
Approved: 12–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) accept the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Bilingual Service Delivery on Competencies, Expectations, and Recommendations for Multilingual Service Delivery.
Approved: 12–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve the extension of the Ad Hoc Committee on Leadership Strategy (AHC LS) until June 1, 2024; this Committee has been charged to (1) develop a leadership strategy for the Association and discipline and (2) to make recommendations on how to implement the strategy; and further
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Committees appoint Judy Rich as a committee member effective January 1, 2024, who will have voting rights; and further
RESOLVED, That the AHC LS submit a Leadership Development Strategy with recommendations to the ASHA BOD by June 1, 2024; and further
RESOLVED, That the ASHA BOD approve the Policy section of the revised AHC LS Standard Operating Procedures.
Approved: 11–0–1
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve a request for financial support for the 2023–2024 Health Care Providers Practice Information (HCPPI) Survey by authorizing up to $75,000 from the Special Opportunities Fund.
Approved: 11–0
RESOLVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) approve the 2024 Public Policy Agenda.
Discussion open until 10/22. Voting to occur at the October ASHA BOD Meeting (10/20–10/22).
Approved 15–0
RESOLVED, That the following statement be approved as ASHA’s Mission:
We are a dynamic community of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, scientists, assistants, and other affiliated professionals, dedicated to transforming lives. Through partnership and collaboration, we advance science, foster excellence in education and professional practice, establish standards, and advocate for accessible and quality care for all; and further
RESOLVED, That the following statements be approved as ASHA’s Core Values:
RESOLVED, That the following statement be approved as ASHA’s Envisioned Future:
The public values and understands the services that audiologists and speech-language pathologists provide. ASHA members are viewed as being uniquely equipped for enhancing quality of life for their clients, patients, and students through scientifically based professional practice and inclusive care. Therefore, the professions are respected, valued, and appropriately reimbursed and compensated.
As a result of our efforts, educational models are transformed to prepare a professional workforce across the continuum to serve the population’s communication, hearing, swallowing, and balance needs. A diverse, growing, and competent workforce is available to provide unfettered access to appropriate care for every individual in need.
ASHA members from all backgrounds, representing the cultural and linguistic characteristics of the population, have developed deep connections with the organization, feel heard, and know that their contributions are valued and are critical to ASHA’s success. Members are empowered to advocate for themselves and their clients, patients, and students. We actively and effectively capitalize on the synergy between the professions. Consequently, member engagement and satisfaction are recognized as the gold standard in the association community, and the professions are consistently ranked among the most respected, trusted, and desirable career choices; and further
RESOLVED, That the following be approved as ASHA’s Strategic Objectives:
Approved: 14–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board of Directors approve the revisions to the BOD Operational Guidelines.
Approved: 13–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the appointments of the following individuals to serve as trustee of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, effective immediately and ending December 31, 2025.
Approved: 13–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of directors appoint ASHA members Georgia Malandraki, PhD CCC-SLP, BCS-S and Elizabeth U. Grillo, PhD., CCC-SLP, to serve on the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Joint Task Force to develop an expert consensus statement on clinical outcomes of telehealth services for voice and swallowing disorders, effective immediately and ending December 31, 2023.
Approved: 10–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the revisions to the BOD position descriptions, effective immediately.
Approved: 14–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors rescind the following five (5) practice policy documents and retain them in ASHA’s archives.
Approved: 11–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of directors appoint ASHA member Laura Verdun, MA, CCC-SLP, to serve on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) technical expert panel (TEP) convened to develop cost measures for movement disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease, effective immediately and ending May 31, 2024.
Approved: 13–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board of Directors acknowledge and accept the 2022 audit report.
Approved: 11–0
MOVED, To reaffirm that the 2024 ASHA dues will remain at the same rate as the 2023 dues.
Approved: 11–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board of Directors approve conferral of the 2023 ASHA Public Service Award to the Honorable Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.
Approved: 11–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Teri James Bellis to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Catherine J. Crowley to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Elise Davis-McFarland to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Catherine Gottfred to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Yvette D. Hyter to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Devin L. McCaslin to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Karla K. McGregor to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Kenneth O. St. Louis to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve Linda Ritchie Watson to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the Board of Directors approve A. Lynn Williams to receive Honors of the Association for 2023.
Approved: 15–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associations (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) appoint the following individuals with the designated position and terms to the Political Action Committee (PAC):
Approved: 9–0
MOVED, That the ASHA Board of Directors approve changes to the following Performance Measure for Strategic Objective #1 to “Expand Data Available for Quality Improvement and Demonstration of Value”:
Add the following new Performance Measure:
Approved: 13–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the appointments of the following individuals to serve as trustees of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHF) for 3-year terms starting January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2026:
MOVED, That the following individual be appointed as trustee of the ASHF effective immediately and ending December, 31, 2025 to complete the term of a member who resigned
Approved: 11–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors appoint Claudio F. Milstein, PhD, CCC-SLP, effective immediately, to the Pan American Vocology Association (PAVA) ad hoc joint committee to update the 2005 Joint Committee report on the Role of The Speech-Language Pathologist, the Teacher of Singing, and the Speaking Voice Trainer in Voice Habilitation.
Approved: 13–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors appoint Chandra Walsh-Williams, MS, CCC-SLP, to participate as an observer at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) consensus conference on treatments for snoring and sleep apnea.
Approved: 9–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors approve the proposed 2024 ASHA budget.
Approved: 14–0
MOVED, That Norah AlJunaidi, CCC-SLP, be appointed as the Early Career Professional member on the Political Action Committee for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2025.
Approved: 12–0
MOVED, That the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Board of Directors (BOD) appoint ASHA member Maria Pomponio, AuD, CCC-A, to serve as ASHA’s representative to the new joint American Neurotology Society/American Otological Society Initiative, the Evidence Committee, to participate in creating an expert consensus statement, Imaging for Asymmetrical Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Approved: 13–0