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NSSLHA: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
What is NSSLHA?
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. NSSLHA is the only official national student association recognized by our field’s national organization, ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association).
What are NSSLHA Activities?
The University of Georgia NSSLHA Chapter participates in several fundraisers each year in order to contribute money to the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic. Additionally, we plan to continue Junior/Senior Buddies and Reading Buddies at Timothy Road Elementary School, which have been annual community-service projects. There are many ways to get involved with the different NSSLHA activities, and we welcome your participation!
For information on our current activities, please see our NSSLHA Newsletter:
5K WALK/RUN READY, SET, SPEAK!
Please join the UGA National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) and Delta Zeta Sorority for their inaugural READY, SET, SPEAK 5K Walk/Run on March 31. Come to the UGA Stegeman Coliseum to join the race on paved roads around the UGA campus. Proceeds will benefit the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic. Pre-register by mailing the registration form or registering online. Registration on race day and packet pickup will begin at 7:00 a.m. in front of the coliseum. T-shirts, water, & refreshments will be provided.
2012 Ready, Set, Speak 5K Run/Walk Registration Form
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to support for the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic!
Why Should I Join NSSLHA?
Benefits of membership in the UGA chapter include:
- Collaboration with other students who have an interest in communications sciences and disorders
- Development of leadership skills and opportunity to be involved in various committees
- Enhancement of educational experiences, resources, and knowledge of the professions
- Exposure to other professionals in speech-language pathology and audiology
- Participation in service activities to benefit the community, department, and university
- Recognition and awards for outstanding student contributions
Membership in the national organization includes these benefits:
- Professional Subscriptions: Access to NSSLHA and ASHA websites, journals, and newsletters, providing information on communication sciences and disorders and resources for course assignments
- Discounts: Continuing education registrations; products; liability, medical, and dental insurance; rental cars; and Subaru purchase or lease
- NSSLHA-to-ASHA Membership Conversion Discounts: Significant savings on dues and fees for your first year of ASHA membership and certification. See FAQs about the NSSLHA-to-ASHA Conversion Discount.
- Technical Assistance and Resources and Online Research Help
How Do I Join NSSLHA?
It is quite simple! All you need to do to join the UGA chapter is fill out an application found on the NSSLHA bulletin board on the 5th floor of Aderhold or click here to download the form. Membership dues are $8. Meetings will be held once a month on Wednesday nights.
National NSSLHA membership is available to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students enrolled full- or part-time in a communication sciences program or related major. See the NSSLHA website for more information on joining.
Students may join either or both the local and national NSSLHA.
Any Questions? Contact:
Emily Lacey Beckham
UGA NSSLHA President
ebeckham@uga.edu
UGA Advisors
Nancy Dellaria: ndellari@uga.edu
Alice Sanderson: alices@uga.edu
Last Revised 10-06-11
