Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) Temple University chapter

About NSSLHA

Founded in 1972, the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the national organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication. NSSLHA is the only official national student association recognized by theAmerican Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

NSSLHA has approximately 11,000 members with localchaptersin more than301 colleges & universities, including Temple University.

Our local chapter of NSSLHA at Temple gives students an opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs, social events, and community service activities with peers who are in the same course of study. It provides students with access to information concerning local activities, scholarships opportunities, job offerings, and ASHA events

Past Temple NSSLHA Events:

Bake sale fundraisers for NSSLHA Loves Campaign

Phone-A-Thon: Calls to prospective Communication Sciences and Disorders students

Temple University Relay for Life

Walk for Autism Now

Special Olympics participant

December Holiday Party/May Graduation Party

Apparel sale

Guest speaker series: faculty and professionals in the field speak to members about their work

Social events such as night out during Philadelphia’s Restaurant Week

NSSLHA

Membership Information

Want to get involved? Please fill out a membership form and return completed forms to the NSSLHA mailbox in the department on the first floor of Weiss Hall or to any of the NSSLHA officers. Please include $15 yearly dues with your membership form. Checks can be payable to “NSSLHA.”

Thanks for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at NSSLHA meetings and events in the future!

For more information about joining the national NSSLHA organization, please visit http://www.nsslha.org.

Questions, comments or concerns?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at nsslha@temple.edu

2010-2011 Officers Contact Information:

President: Dana Farrell dana.farrell@temple.edu

Vice President: Jenny Doyle tuc58677@temple.edu

Secretary: Daniele Raneri draneri@temple.edu

Treasurer: Megan Basgil megan.basgil@temple.edu

Public Relations: Marissa Godshalk marissa.godshalk@temple.edu

Department Tours Chair: Trisha Tustin tub50699@temple.edu

Community Service Coordinator: Simone Colon tuc45121@temple.edu