About NSSLHA
This organization is available for all students who are interested in learning more about communication sciences. It also provides Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Majors and Minors to get the chance to meet one another and learn about being a Speech/Language Pathologist and Audiologist. NSSLHA is the only official student association that is recognized by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Membership is available at the local, state, and national levels. For more information about the state and national levels visit www.mshausa.org/ or www.asha.org/nsslha/.
Jackson State University Chapters
There are two NSSLHA Chapters on the campus of Jackson State University.
NSSLHA JSU Undergraduate Chapter
Caters to the needs of those students enrolled in the B.S. and Post-Bac programs in Communicative Disorders at JSU
NSSLHA JSU Graduate Chapter
Caters to the needs of those students enrolled in the M.S. Program in Communicative Disorders at JSU
Each chapter is active on campus, and does community service, fundraising, and outreach.
Why Join a JSU NSSLHA Chapter?
- To be a part of a local, state, and national organization.
- To have a chance to meet other students and faculty in the Communicative Disorders department.
- To get involved with campus activities
- For opportunities for leadership as committee chairs or officers
- To learn more about our field and department through tours, guest speakers at seminars and meetings, and a state convention.
- To enjoy social picnics, pizza parties, games, and volunteer opportunities.
- To help build your resume.
- To have FUN and win prizes!
If you would like to contact our undergraduate chapter or join NSSLHA please e-mail the Chapter at nsslha.jsu.undergraduate@gmail.com or the Chapter Advisor, Ms. Whitney Perkins at Whitney.D.Perkins@jsums.edu or (601) 979-1433.
If you are an alumni of the JSU CMD program and would like to purchase an alumni shirt, please use the following CMD Alumni Shirt order form to do so.
Chapter Officers
2017–2018 Undergraduate Officers
- Najla Muhammad – President
- Mickala Hodges – Vice-President
- MyKela Croft – Secretary
- Whitney Fells – Treasurer
- Modesty Woodward – Historian
- Najla Muhammad – SGA Representative
Committee Chairperson
- Service Chair
- Scholarship Chair
- Fundraiser Chair
- Public Relations Chair
2017–2018 Graduate Officers
- Ahbria Williams – President
- Anniston Owen – Vice-President
- Lillian Hines – Secretary
- Ashland Johnson – Treasurer
- Michaela Banks – Historian
Committee Chairperson
- Service Chair
- Scholarship Chair
- Fundraiser Chair
- Public Relations Chair
Undergraduate and Graduate Chapter Advisor: Mrs. Whitney Perkins
Events
Past Sponsored Events
- October 3rd – 2015 Jackson, MS Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech
- September 17th – 2016 Jackson, MS Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech
Upcoming Events
- Undergraduate Chapter – TBA
- Graduate Chapter – TBA
Resources
SLPA Neurorecovery Lab Resources
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