Benefits of Student Membership

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)◦ National◦ Local Chapter

The Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing Association (OSLHA)

NSSLHA◦ National - $60 annually◦ Local Chapter – Dues vary

OSLHA - $20 annuallyo Join online today at www.ohioslha.org

Advocacy Annual Legislative Event Continuing Education Communication Opportunities for Student Involvement OSLHA Convention Other

◦ Mentorship◦ Survey Collection◦ Liability Insurance◦ Research Grants◦ Student Recognition Awards

Government Affairs Coalition (GAC) – OSLHA is 1 of 4 member organizations.

Employ lobbyists to address important issues and to promote change within areas of legislation.

OSLHA works for you on improving the quality of service delivery.

Annual Legislative Event at the State House in Columbus- April 5, 2016 5-7 pm.

Volunteer at the event registration table ◦ At the State House in Columbus◦ April 5, 2016 5-7 pm

Interact with Ohio legislators on issues related to your future profession.

OSLHA Annual Convention ◦ March 10-12, 2016◦ At the Hilton-Easton in Columbus

High quality educational opportunities specifically for students including; Grad Program Rapid Round Tables and Professional Panels

A student Praxis Bowl with Prizes Student Poster Presentations and a Poster

Contest with Monetary Prizes Volunteer opportunities for students to earn a

discounted attendance rate.

Communication Matters – the OSLHA official quarterly newsletter.

eHearsay journal – award winning journal (now in an electronic format) provided to our members for free CEUs!

One of OSLHA’s priorities is providing students with many opportunities to become involved as a member of the association.

Opportunities include:◦ Mentorship◦ Reasonably Priced Liability Insurance◦ Resumé Building Opportunities◦ Annual Convention Participation◦ Job Opening Listings◦ Scholarships and Award Recognition

Attend OSLHA’s Annual Convention in Columbus, March 10-12, 2016.

Attend student-focused or professional seminars.

Network with students and professionals. Present a Student Poster (deadline for

submission consideration is October 31st). Serve as a student volunteer and receive a

discounted registration rate for your attendance.

This is an opportunity for a student to work on a committee with a current OSLHA member, who would serve as a mentor◦ Audiology◦ Schools◦ Healthcare◦ Developmental Disabilities (DD)◦ Private Practice◦ Nonprofit

Student Liability Insurance is available for students who are OSLHA members.

Cost is $45 for a year of student coverage. The policy provides comprehensive

coverage suitable for the supervised services a student provides.

Coverage is also available for those providing services as a Supervised Professional (SP) or Clinical Fellow (CF) and insurance can be upgraded from Student to Graduate coverage quickly and easily.

Volunteer to co-write, with the OSLHA Past President, a brief message in Communication Matters newsletter.

Participate in the Student Leadership Program to identify and refine your leadership strengths. Applications for our 2016 program being accepted until December 15th, 2015.

Participate as a committee member on one of our many committees.

Access to collect data and conduct research using our Survey Monkey application online.

Purchase student liability insurance. Job opening listings. Scholarships or award recognition. Research grant opportunities.

Visit the OSLHA Website: www.ohioslha.org Contact the OSLHA University & Student

Affairs Rep: Robin Angell, angell@uakron.edu