National Student
Speech-Language-Hearing
Association

The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is an organization for pre-professional students who are interested n the study of communication and its related disorders. Membership is available to full- or part-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students enrolled in a communication science or related program.

Membership benefits of NSSLHA include but are not limited to:

  • A NSSLHA publication (Contemporary Issues in Communication Science and Disorders); NSSLHA newsletters; a subscription to the ASHA Leader; and a subscription to a journal publication;
  • The ability to access the member’s only area of the ASHA web site where full text journal articles are available;
  • A reduction in ASHA convention registration fees;
  • Professional medical, dental, and liability insurance; and
  • Eligibility to receive a reduction in fees and dues for your first year of ASHA certification and membership.
  • Visit http://www.nsslha.org/nsslha/ for additional information

Louisiana Tech's Chapter of NSSLHA
The Louisiana Tech Chapter of NSSLHA is a student-run organization that is active in the surrounding community. The local chapter sponsors several events including a Halloween party and a May Picnic for clients seen at the Louisiana Tech Speech and Hearing Center. The local chapter of NSSLHA is also active in campus events such as intramural softball and the "Big Event." The local chapter of NSSLHA also assists the Department of Speech in its annual conference in communicative disorders.

NSSLHA Officers
(2006-2007)

Announcements

President
 Amanda McDaniel

Vice-President
Annie Saunders/Pleasance Owens

Secretary
Casey Randall

Treasurer
Erin Negron

Historian
Sarah Asfar

Advisor
Ms. Donna Garner, M.C.D.,
Instructor

 

Students currently enrolled in
Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology courses
can now access the latest news about
upcoming activities through Blackboard.


May Picnic Awards


Outstanding Graduate Academician: SLP
Ashley Bain
Melissa Brennan
Amanda Gray
Kande McKay

Outstanding Graduate Academician: AUD
Lynzee Alworth

Graduate Clinician of the Year: SLP
Paige Woodard

Graduate Clinician of the Year: AUD
Michelle Smith

Graduate Student Award for Research: SLP
Paige Woodard

Graduate Student Award for Research: AUD
Lynzee Alworth
Kiley Stephenson

Graduate Innovative Clinical Technique Award: SLP
Emily Loeffler

Graduate Innovative Clinical Technique Award: AUD
Michelle Saltarrelli