UCF NSSLHA Member Meeting September 7 2016

UCF NSSLHA Member Meeting September 7, 2016

Why join NSSLHA? NSSLHA stands for the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. This is a national organization dedicated to your major- SLP or Au. D. Our goal is to provide opportunities to network with your peers and professors, earn volunteer hours, and provide information about your future career!

What is National NSSLHA? ■ You can join National NSSLHA by registering and paying national dues of $60 via http: //www. asha. org/members/nsslha/ ■ You receive monthly newsletters and gain access to articles and journals posted on ASHA. org ■ Access to job listings (helpful post graduation). ■ Entitlements to discounted convention registration. ■ Offers national leadership positions throughout the country! ■ By being a national member will receive a discount on your first year’s dues to ASHA when you become a certified clinician.

How to Get Involved 1. Join us on Knightconnect, Facebook and Instagram to get the inside scoop on the weekly happenings of NSSLHA! 2. Turn in your membership application and dues to the treasurer! 3. Point earning events will be posted on Knight. Connect, which will require you to RSVP. Always be checking because these events are in demand! Attending events helps you earn points but also provides volunteer experience. These events can serve as an avenue to learn what your interests are within the field. 4. Join a committee! Committees are an opportunity to develop professional skills and build your resume.

Committee | Honors Committee ■ Why to apply: ■ How to apply: 1. Go to NSSLHA’s Knight. Connect 2. Select ‘forms’ 3. Select ‘Honors Committee Application’ or click here to apply: https: //ucf. collegiatelink. net/form/star t/109380 The honors committee provides the opportunity to network, build leadership and teamwork skills, help your favorite club, and earn points! Committee members will assist with the newsletter, advocacy events, career awareness, and work with officers on other tasks. You can earn 3 points by being apart of this committee.

Learn| UCF Graduate Fair ■ When: September 21, 2016 (Wednesday), from 4: 30 p. m. – 7: 30 p. m. ■ Where: UCF Student Union, Pegasus Ballroom ■ Preregister at: http: //www. graduate. ucf. edu/gradfair ■ Points awarded: 1 point (be sure to sign in at the Communication Sciences & Disorders display) This fair is structured as an open house-style event and for students interested in pursuing graduate or doctoral studies at University of Central Florida.

Learn| Strand Conference ■ When: Friday, September 30, 2016; 8 a. m. - 5 p. m. ■ Where: FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, 12676 Gemini Blvd. , Orlando, FL 32816 ■ Event description: This two day presentation will be on Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, given by ASHA Fellow, Dr. Edythe Strand. Day one is free and open to all UCF CSD students. Register now to ensure a spot. ■ Points awarded: 2 points for attendance ■ Register now: https: //www. ucfknightsnetwork. com/Strand. Conference ■ For more information: http: //events. ucf. edu/event/249295/ucf-alumni-strandconference/

Serve | Knights Give Back ■ When: October 22 th , 2016 (Saturday) ■ Where: Orlando Day Nursery (site subject to change, consult Knight Connect prior to the event) ■ Points awarded: 2 points for attendance ■ Event description: Volunteers will be cleaning toys, cots, chairs and the kitchen area, working in the organic garden, beautifying the outside area through planting, cleaning the playground and possibly spreading mulch. ■ Member limit: 10 persons needed *Please RSVP on Knight. Connect no later than October 1 st*

Serve | UCF Communication Disorders Clinic Volunteering ■ When: Recurring, once-per-week, 4 -hour time slots will be given to each individual from the week of October 7 th through the week of November 28 th. – Feedback: will be provided in 1 -3 buisiness days following deadline. ■ Where: UCF Communication Disorders Clinic ■ How to apply: Submit an application for review NO LATER THAN September 23 rd, 2016 at 11: 45 p. m. – Applications can be found by copy + pasting the following link into your browser: https: //ucf. collegiatelink. net/form/start/109366 ■ Points awarded: 3 points ■ Description: Want to get to know the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic? This is the perfect opportunity! We are looking for NSSLHA undergraduate students that are willing to volunteer in the front office of the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic. Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) logging in undergraduate students/client caregivers for observation, filing, resource check-in/check-out, and light clerical work.

Serve | English Language Institute, Conversation Hour ■ When: Scheduling accomplished on an individual basis—create your own schedule! ■ Where: English Language Institute, Global UCF Building ■ How to sign up: http: //signup. com/go/Yb. MCr. P ■ Points awarded: 1 point per Conversation Hour – *Due to limited availability, only two Conversation Hour points will be awarded per member. * ■ To register, consult more information to be posted on Knight. Connect

Serve | Reel in for Autism • When: October 29, 2016 • Where: 201 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL • Points awarded: 2 points for attendance • Event description: Reel in for Autism is a benefit for the PALS program coordinated through UCF CARD Services.

Connect | Story Corps Project ■ When: Opportunity for participation is ongoing throughout the semester. ■ Where: Online—download the Story. Corps app, available for Apple & Android users. ■ Points awarded: 1 point ■ How to participate: – After downloading the Story. Corps app, record an interview between yourself and someone who inspired you to choose this field. – Have your interviewer electronically or manually complete the participant consent form. Email the given form and submission details of the interview to nsslhavpinucf@gmail. com. – Full details and more information will be posted on Knight. Connect – Our goal is to compile 30 interviews—I know we can do it!

Connect | SPLASH Into the Semester! ■ When: September 24 th, 2016 (Saturday) 5: 30 -7: 30 ■ Where: Lake Claire Pavilion (site subject to change, please consult Knight. Connect prior to attending the event). ■ Point awarded: 1 point ■ Event description: This event is a social opportunity for NSSLHA members to get to know each other! Bring your student ID to check out kayaks, if you are so inclined.

Connect | ASL Knights Tailgates ■ When/Where: Locations are TBA, more information will be posted to Knight. Connect. ■ Points awarded: 1 point per tailgate event, 1 point per dish to share ■ Event description: This event is a social opportunity for those in NSSLHA to get to know members of ASL Knights.

Engage | Media & Design Committee ■ When: Deadline to apply is September 16 th, 2016 at 11: 45 p. m. – Feedback: will be provided in 1 -3 business days following deadline. ■ How to apply: – You may apply by copy + pasting the following link into your browser: https: //ucf. collegiatelink. net/form/start/109383 ■ Committee description: Is aesthetic is your middle name? Do you stop traffic to stage candid photos? Do you ask people for their Instagram handle before you ask their name? This is YOUR committee. – 2 -3 NSSLHA members will be selected to assist with photo compilation of NSSLHA events for our Gold Honors submission as well as submitting input for various NSSLHA-related social media platforms. ■ Points awarded: 3 points, semester-long commitment ■ Perks: Committee members will be sent to scout various NSSLHA events—earning you even more points--it’s a win/win! – Flexible scheduling available.

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Events | Group Events ■ September: – Buddy Break 10 th ■ October: – Buddy Break 8 th – Russell home 10 th – Walk to End Alzheimer’s 15 th – Step Up for Down Syndrome 22 nd – Trunk or Treat 22 nd or 29 th (TBA) – Breast Cancer Walk 29 th ■ November: – Buddy Break 5 th – Spina Bifida Walk 5 th – Russell Home 12 th – Walk for Children with Apraxia 19 th ■ December: – Special Olympics State Bowling 2 nd-3 rd – Buddy Break 10 th

Opportunities |Individual Oppertunities ■ Orlando Day Nursery – Child Mentor – Teacher Support – After School Tutors ■ UCP (United Central Palsy) – Volunteers – Therapy Shadowing ■ VA clinic – Shadowing ■ CECO

Committee | Decoration ■ In charge of decorations being made for certain events ■ Email me if interested BY Sept. 20 th – First Come first serve – Limited amount of 6 people

Carpool ■ For those who don’t have a car or just want to meet new friends! ■ Drivers who are carpooling will receive an additional 1 point for the event they are attending ■ If interested in carpooling please follow this link: – https: //www. facebook. com/Nsslha-Orlando-Carpool-1816975681869448/

Points ■ 1 Point for each meeting attended ■ 2 Points for fundraisers, walks, or other events – 1 Additional point for being point person ■ 3 Points for holding a committee position ■ 3 Points for joining National NSSLHA or FLSHA ■ ½ Point for each item donated to CECO – 2 points max

Point Deduction Any member who fails to attend an event/ fundraiser and has not given the appropriate officer at least 24 hours notice will have points deducted. The amount deducted will equal how much the event was worth (e. g. , 2 -point deduction for a walk worth 2 points).

Signing Up For Events Go to https: //ucf. collegiatelink. net/ › › › Sign in Choose NSSLHA Club Go to event tab Choose event RSVP to the event (right side of page)

Getting Credit for Event ■ YOU MUST SIGN IN ON THE SIGN-IN SHEET ■ Use the designated sign-in sheet provided to the point person ■ Point person is responsible for printing and providing the sign-in on the day of the event

Certificates ■ 8 Point Certificate of Appreciation ■ 10 Points Certificate of Recognition ■ 12 point Certificate or Excellence

Membership Dues 2 semesters: $30 1 semester $20 ■ NSSLHA accepts cash and personal checks which can be made out to "UCF NSSLHA" or "NSSLHA at UCF" ■ Please be sure to turn in the application and dues at the same time!

Committee |Fundraising ■ One semester commitment ■ Two-three people ■ Points: 3 ■ Committee members will each be in charge of creating one fundraising event during the semester and will help each other in the organization of each event ■ In order to receive three points, the minimum of two events should be planned on your behalf ■ *Applications are on Knight Connect

Audiology ■ What do audiologists do? – ■ What is the entry level degree for an audiologist? – ■ The majority of audiologists are employed in medical settings. What is the job outlook for audiologists? – ■ As of 2006, the entry level degree for an audiologist is an Au. D. (Doctor of Audiology). Where do audiologists work? – ■ They evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage hearing loss and balance disorders in children and adults. Employment for audiologists is expected to grow 29% from 2014 -2024. What is the median salary for audiologists? – The median annual wage for audiologists is approximately $75, 000. 00 Citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016 -17 Edition, Audiologists, on the Internet at http: //www. bls. gov/ooh/healthcare/audiologists. htm (visited September 05, 2016).

Audiology If any NSSLHA members have questions about audiology, please feel free to contact me! I would love to discuss this exciting profession with you and help guide you on how to become involved in this field. A few examples of topics that we can discuss are: ■ Applying to an audiology program (graduate school). ■ Different places you can shadow/volunteer. ■ Different specializations within audiology (my personal favorite is cochlear implants). I look forward to getting to know everyone! ■ Contact information: audiology. ucfnsslha@gmail. com Caitlin Curry – Audiology Representative

A little bit about Kalyna Sperkacz… ■ I am currently a fourth semester graduate student. ■ I did my bachelor’s in CSD at UCF. ■ I went through two cycles of graduate applications. ■ I took a year off from school between undergrad and grad, and worked as a teaching assistant at a school in a suburb of Chicago.

A little bit about my position. . . ■ It encompasses: -Preparing for graduate school. -Preparing for your clinical fellowship year(CFY). -How to earn your certificate of clinical competence (CCC) from ASHA. -How to become a licensed professional in your state. -Job opportunities for bachelor’s and master’s students. -Applying for doctorate programs. ■ I help faciliate close working relationships between undergraduate and graduate students, and between students and professionals in our field.