Date Posted	NSSLHA NEWS:
1-19-05	Wine and Cheese Tasting Event at the Waisman Center January 27th 4:30-7:30 (ongoing)
1-19-05	Check out the pictures of NSSHLA's donation to the TOY ROOM!
11-2-04
10-31-04	The Halloween Party was a success! Check out the link to see some of the great costumes.
10-14-04	The fifth year of on-line chats for SLP students and professionals will resume on Monday, October 18, 2004. As a reminder, the chats meet on Monday nights at 8:00pm at http://www.speech-languagepathologist.org (the chat room can be accessed by clicking the "Chat Room" button on the homepage of the website). The chat room page takes a while to load up, so please be patient! There is no log-in or registration required to use the chat room, though you do have to submit a name or "handle" to enter (no spaces may be used in the name/handle). Please check the calendar on the website for the current chat schedule. Any changes will be announced on the forum message board. The chats last an hour, so please come on time! If you have any suggestions, especially for chat guest hosts or topics of interest, please email us or post a note on the message board. They are always looking for guest chat hosts...previous chat experience is NOT required!!! The chats are an excellent way to meet people from all over the country and discover the various areas of the profession. Students have found these chats to be helpful for choosing an area of interest to pursue in their studies, as well as for gaining understanding of a variety of communication disorders and therapy techniques.
9-5-04	NSSLHA would like to welcome the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) - UW Chapter! NAFDA is a relatively new student organization for audiology students pursuing the Au.D. degree. NAFDA will be hosting many events with NSSLHA this year, and if you are interested in joining, contanct Jon Douglas at jondouglas@wisc.edu. Also, check out the website at http://audiology.rso.wisc.edu/
9-1-04	NSSLHA is teaming up for the Canterbury Run/Walk for Literacy on Sunday, October 10th at 10:30am. Registration is $22, and you receive a free long sleeve t-shirt. Go to the Canterbury website for additional information and a registration form. Give the form to Sheri Tracy before October 7th, and make sure you put NSSLHA under "Team Name" and Sheri Tracy under "Team Captain"
8-27-04	THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED COURTNEY WITH THE RUMMAGE SALE: * Holly Rusch * Jessamyn Crade * Karen Musiak * Dawn Pertzborn Jon Douglas Marie Patton Megan Snow Sheri Tracy Ana Reiter I am thrilled to report to you all that we earned a total of $725.00! (Our t-shirts are also ready, and $539.70 of that will be applied to our outstanding bill.) This would not have been possible without Jon Miller's incredible generosity. He and his wife Cookie worked a LOT and gave up their time and home on a beautiful weekend. PLEASE BE SURE TO EITHER CALL, EMAIL, OR THANK HIM PERSONALLY! There are some pictures from the rummage sale, check them out.
8-24-04	Welcome to the upcoming graduate audiology and speech language pathology class. Orientation begins on August 30th and runs until September 1st. Click here for the orientation schedule (.pdf).
8-24-04	Come join us Monday, August 30th at 6pm at the NSSLHA Kick-Off Meeting at the Terrace.
8-24-04	Click on the events link to check out some of the Fall/Spring events sponsored by NSSLHA, including the Potluck/Picnic on September 12th from 4-8pm at Hoyt Park.
5-18-04	Congratulations to the graduation class of 2004! The graduation party was a huge success, a special thanks goes out to all who helped out. Take a look at some pictures taken by Courtney.

Have any questions, comments, concerns about UW Madison's local chapter of NSSLHA? Feel free to email us at nsslha@studentorg.wisc.edu

Mission Statement:

Founded in 1972, the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the national organization for master's candidates and undergraduate students interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication behavior. NSSLHA is the only official national student association recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). NSSLHA has over 18,000 members and chapters in more than 285 colleges and universities.

NSSLHA exists to provide guidance resources to students interested in the fields of speech/language pathology and audiology. Involvement in NSSLHA leads to a fuller appreciation of the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and a greater awareness of the issues affecting these fields.

Provided by NSSLHA

What is the Purpose of Our Local NSSLHA Chapter?

• To encourage professional interest among college and university students in the study of normal and disordered human communication behavior.

• To assist college and university departments and local organizations interested in speech, hearing, and language behavior and disorders.

• To provide professional information.

• To provide a vehicle for student representation in matters of professional concern.

• To develop leadership skills for students. Many NSSLHA chapter presidents go on to assume leadership roles on the NSSLHA executive council and in ASHA or the state associations.

What is Audiology?

"Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance, and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit, and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. Audiologists prevent hearing loss through the provision and fitting of hearing protective devices, consultation on the effects of noise on hearing, and consumer education. Audiologists are involved in auditory and related research pertinent to the prevention, identification, and management of hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance system dysfunction. Audiologists serve as expert witnesses in litigation related to their areas of expertise."

"Audiologists provide services in private practice; medical settings such as hospitals and physicians' office; community hearing and speech centers; managed care systems; industry; the military; home health, subacute rehabilitation, long-term care and intermediate-care facilities; and school systems. Audiologists provide academic education in universities to students and practitioners in audiology, to medical and surgical students and residents, and to other related professionals. Such education pertains to the identification, assessment, and nonmedical management of auditory, balance, and related disorders."

Definition provided by the Scope of Practice in Audiology

What is Speech Language Pathology?

"The practice of speech-language pathology includes prevention, diagnosis, habilitation, and rehabilitation of communication, swallowing, or other upper aerodigestive disorders; elective modification of communication behaviors; and enhancement of communication. This includes services that address the dimensions of body structure and function, activity, and/or participation as proposed by the World Health Organization model (WHO, 2000)."

Definition provided by Scope of Practice in Speech Language Pathology