Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Get Involved

Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SSHA)

All students in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department are eligible to become members. Students are encourage to become actively involved.
Information about meetings and other activities are posted on the bulletin board on the second floor of Fairchild Hall. Contact the SSHA President with questions.

  • Learn more about the profession
    • Attend SSHA meetings to hear fantastic speakers and learn about the fields of speech language pathology and Audiology.
    • Next SSHA meeting will be ......
  • Interact socially with fellow students and faculty
  • Contribute to society through philanthropic activities
    • SSHA participated in several charitable events in 2006-2007 including the BroMenn Ride and the American Cancer Society’s Walk for Life. Come join the fun and make a difference in the lives of others.
    • SSHA will be participating in Relay for Life -- April 25-26, 2008.
  • Build your resume
    • SSHA is an excellent organization to be involved with during your education. It looks great on your graduate school application to be involved in this association

President:
Vice-President: Carli Fox
Secretary:
Treasurer: Chelsea Wright
Tutor Coordinator: Maggie Schonauer
Faculty Advisor: Rene McClure

Faculty Advisor: Kim Adelman

National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA)

Graduate students in the audiology doctoral program are welcome to join this organization that is designed to further students education, research, and professional networking in Audiology. NAFDA works closely with the American Academy of Audiology and the Audiology Foundation of America. 

Members are encouraged to take part in service projects and fundraising opportunities. Other opportunities include mentoring programs, externship ideas, capstone help, and it?s also a great way to build a resume.

Meeting times are communicated to the members via bulletin board on the second floor of Fairchild hall. Please contact the president and/or faculty advisor with any questions or visit www.nafda.org.

President: Mike Sharp
Vice-President:
Social Chair:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
National Representative:

Department Sponsored Events

Spring Banquet

Held in April or May, this banquet is always a lot of fun.  Professor of the year is announced and great prizes awarded in the yearly raffle.

Family Day

This event is held every October as part of the University's Family Weekend. Be sure to invite your family early so they can mark it on their calendars. A variety of presentations will be shared by members of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Enjoy refreshments and maybe even get your hearing screened. This is a good chance for students and their families to meet other students and members of the department, take a tour of the clinic and classroom, learn about the fields of speech pathology and audiology, and ask questions.

Contact the department office at (309) 438-8643 for more information about these events.