tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64885931767423334042024-03-12T22:18:42.772-07:00NSSLHA Texas ChapterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-26601057106377411332015-09-18T14:52:00.003-07:002015-09-18T15:02:30.249-07:00We've Moved!<div style="text-align: center;">
For the 2015-2016 school year, NSSLHA now has a new website! For all information regarding current officers, membership requirements, or other pertinent info please visit <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://utexasnsslha.wix.com/nsslha">utexasnsslha.wix.com/nsslha</a> </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-49635964201185544572015-04-21T16:46:00.001-07:002015-04-23T11:44:16.534-07:00Officer Elections<span style="font-family: inherit;">Good evening NSSLHA! It's that time of year again and we are excited for the future of the NSSLHA officers during this year's election. Below are the last few events we have for this semester and each of the s<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">peeches</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> from the candidates for each </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">position. Because they were running un</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #141823;">o</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">posed, the following individuals </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">will be our new officers for the new year! Congratulations to all :) </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Stroke Awareness Talk: </b>A<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 30th 2015. Because the actual talk is ha</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pening after our banquet, you can </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">publicize the event and share it with your friends via Facebook AND use the tem</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">plate below to email other organizations officers for a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">point. We are trying to </span><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">gear towards health occu</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pations organizations so if you are interested, send your email and CC Diana Mendoza to earn a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">point and hel</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p s</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">pread the word about Austin S</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">peech Labs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Subject: NSSLHA invites you to the 1st Annual Stroke Awareness Talk</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Good morning/afternoon/night,</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association invites your organization, (insert organization name here), to the <u><b>1st Annual Stroke Awareness Talk</b></u>. This event will feature discussion on the etiology, types, and treatment of strokes, as well as the latest research and talk on the subject. It is to our knowledge that subjects covered at this event could greatly interest those in (insert organization name here), and stir up new ideas!<br />For further information, please contact <a href="mailto:dianamendoza@utexas.edu" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">dianamendoza@utexas.edu</a>.<br /><br />We hope to see you there!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Stroke Awareness Talk</span><br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1693069414" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 30, 2015</span></span><br />University of Texas at Austin<br />Student Activity Center<br />2.412 Ballroom South</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1693069415" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:30 pm</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Miscellaneous</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Class Review: </b>Because registration is going on now, you can submit 3 quality reviews for 1 miscellaneous </span><span style="color: #222222;">point. You are free to do more than those 3 reviews, but you can only receive a maximum of one </span><span style="color: #222222;">points. Follow the links below to the form and the class reviews!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vuisH-Aeet2eBl47CKfr3M9lfF_R7z10YiXx2KIpGA8/viewform?c=0&w=1">Class Review Form</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TLa9xnQ73ZrLGGHpCd7ETC-YOucdxVAyPTUSsdUaghA/edit#gid=2132611119">Class Review Results</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: inherit;"><b>TSHA Grad Student Representative </b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This information applies ONLY to undergraduate seniors who are going to Graduate school this fall!</span></span></div>
<span id="docs-internal-guid-1bef3813-de59-62d1-e29a-bd7fed18a4b6"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each year TSHA elects an incoming graduate student to their executive board (EB). This position gives the student an opportunity to delve deeper into the profession and association by attending EB meetings and learning from passionate EB members. As graduate student representative, you will be responsible for facilitating communication between universities with undergraduate and graduate programs with communication disorders and audiology degrees. You will have the opportunity to meet many leaders across the state and network with individuals who are invested in making these professions better for professionals and the populations who are served with communication disorders. On top of advancing your professional career, you will have fun! As graduate student representative, you have the opportunity to travel across the state and build lasting relationships with fellow graduate students. </span></span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Banquet!!!!!</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Robyn has sent out an email for those interested in attending our annual banquet on A<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">pril 28th. The deadline to sign u</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">p is tomorrow, 4/22 at noon. The link to this form can be found in your most recent email from Robyn or via our Facebook </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">page. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are a graduating senior, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">please send </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">pictures to robyn.ward@utexas.edu</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="background-color: yellow;">Secretary</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Kari Yanez</u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a; text-indent: 0.5in;">M</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a; text-indent: 0.5in;">y name is Kari. I would first like to tell you why I am
running for secretary of NSSLHA. Similar to many of you, I did not start off as
a CSD major. I was a Biology major and when I realized that I wanted to make
the switch, I joined NSSLHA and tried getting involved in the major as much as
I could. NSSLHA is an extremely beneficial organization for our major. They
offer a variety of service projects that allow us to experience different
populations. For this reason, I would like to see more involvement in the
chapter and I really think that the easier access to information to events
increases attendance. Although I do not know everyone by name, I truly do care
about the success of everyone. Our field can be extremely competitive and it’s
overwhelming at times, but as secretary of NSSLHA, I will strive to bring all
information from meetings, and other research I do to you in a timely and
organized manner. I will also keep the points spreadsheet updated weekly since
points are important. I would love to find a way to connect our chapter to the
national NSSLHA organization. They have various honors and awards that I would
like our chapter and individuals to be recognized for. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a junior, I think I’ve finally mastered the art of time
management. I have an on campus job and maintain full-time student status. I
constantly find the best ways to manage my time and because of this, I know
that you can trust me to make all information available to you. As secretary, I
will also be available to answer all questions. I look forward to the success
of UT NSSLHA. Thank you!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Service Chair</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Leslie Abdelgani</u></span></span><br />
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<!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Good afternoon everyone, my
name is Lesli Abdelgani and I am currently a 1<sup>st</sup> year, SLP major. I
am running for NSSLHA Service Chair. I just like to say I hope to become your
next Future Service chair in order to keep increasing the impact NSSLHA has had
on the community. We can already thank Diana Mendoza for having a great year,
planning various service events that I for one found the most influencing. For
this coming year I plan on doing some volunteer events that would also include
audiology, which Tyler & I really want to get that going. I’ve always been involved with service
organizations ever since High School. I’ve had other leadership positions and I’m
used to meeting deadlines and creating organized events. I can work with
different kinds of people & I’m extremely social. I enjoy giving back to the
community in every way possible. I currently volunteer at Austin Speech Labs
and I look forward to volunteering there every week. Hopefully I can give
everyone the opportunity to feel how great it is to volunteer. </span><!--EndFragment--></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Fundraising Chair</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Bridget Black</u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My name is Bridget Black and I am a junior majoring in Audiology. I am running for the Fundraising office chair of NSSLHA. I am running for this position because I feel that I have the potential to bring new ideas and people to NSSLHA. The qualities that would make me an effective leader for NSSLHA is that I am punctual and very organized. I always think it is important to take in other member’s suggestions and input to improve in this chapter. I work well with others and always try to do my best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The experience I have in fundraising is that I am a co-founder of Run To Hear. It is a nonprofit corporation that has been found by my profoundly deaf friends and I who have cochlear implants. We hold an annual 5K run with the goal of raising money not just for assistance of cochlear implants but also for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to access whatever services and equipment they need, nonetheless of their ability to pay. All of our donations raised by our participants go to our beneficiaries: Any Baby Can, Dallas Hearing Foundation, and Children’s Hearing Aid Texas (C.H.A.T. Program) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This is our fifth year running this organization and we have been awarded with a 2015 Philanthropy Day Awards by the Kelly Davidson Memorial Outstanding Philanthropic Youth to the co-founders of Run To Hear. The first year we were able to raise ten thousand dollars, which went to an Amish girl who wanted cochlear implants. As the years progressed within our organization, we were able to increase the amount of donations and make long lasting connections with sponsors. Last year we were able to raise 20 thousand dollars. The sponsors were a huge help to make the organization more efficient and allow us to have more connections. I believe that this experience would allow me to be an efficient fundraising leader of NSSLHA. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Being a member of NSSLHA at UT of Austin is important to me because it gives me a sense of belonging. When I first learned there was a chapter that has students who aspires to be audiologists and speech pathologists, I was beyond thrilled. Through this chapter, I have made some amazing friends and met inspiring people who changes lives everyday in our field. I wouldn’t trade this organization for anything else. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The ideas I have to improve this chapter is to bring in more students with deaf-ed and audiology because we all aspire to work to help others with hearing loss, communication disorders, or other disorders. I would like to involve more events with the UT hearing clinic and raise money with other chapters on campus. I would love to be a fundraiser officer for this chapter and I thank you for your time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Social Chair</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u><br /></u></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Nathalie Fuentes</u></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #373e4d; line-height: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi, my name is Nathalie Fuentes! I am currently a Junior here at the University, majoring in SLP. I’m running to be your Social Chair for NSSLHA! Like many of you all, I, personally, keep finding a growing interest in this major! I believe that I’d do a great job at making events for our members to network with each other and possibly our faculty members. This next Fall semester is especially busy, so I will try to have events close to campus at a convenient hour like in the past. However, we can always car pool to go do stuff we haven’t tried as a group yet. It’d be great to work with the fundraising chair, so it doesn’t get too pricey. NSSLHA shouldn’t just be something we put on our resumés; I want each of you to feel part of this great organization! With that said, vote for me as your Fall 2015 NSSLHA Social Chair! Hook ‘em! \m/</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><br /></b></span></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Treasurer</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;"><br /></b></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><u>Lauren Kelley</u></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Good evening everyone! My name is Lauren Kelley and I am
running for treasurer. I am a first year speech pathology major; I have gotten
the opportunity to take multiple CSD courses and I absolutely love UTs program
and professionals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First I would like to talk a little about why being a member
of NSSLHA is so important to me. I am very grateful to have such a wonderful
organization with great leadership for our major. Coming to UT is intimidating,
it was for me, and having an organization that you know you can relate to and
enjoy is a wonderful opportunity. NSSLHA focuses on serving others, helping
others and it is imperative to those individuals who we work with such as the patients
at Austin Speech Labs. I am proud to say I am a member of NSSLHA although most
people have never heard of it, I love explaining it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love being busy and I have experience being in leadership
positions. In high school I served in various officer roles and I learned to be
responsible and trustworthy. At UT I am a lector at UCC, a member of Gamma Beta
Phi National Honor Society, and a gateway scholar, along with working at the
University Interscholastic League as a journalism intern. As an intern, I handle
financials and I also interact professionally with others. Through all these
activities I have become skilled at juggling and balancing my school work and
other responsibilities, as well as learning what it takes to be a good leader.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I want to become a NSSLHA officer because I want to become
more involved in this wonderful organization. I am very organized individual
and know that I can handle the treasurer responsibilities effectively. Also, as
an officer I will be able to directly contribute my ideas and opinions. For
example as treasurer, handling the money, I can help with fundraising ideas and
any others. An idea I have related to fundraising is to perhaps do a raffle for
an item that we sell tickets for. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">I hope you take all these into consideration when you vote. I
am looking forward to getting to know all of you more next year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Historian</b></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">Payten</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> S</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">pielberger </span></span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hey everyone, my name is Payten Spielberger and I am running
to serve you as your NSSLHA historian for the upcoming year. Since I have
served as an officer for several organizations in the past, I am prepared for
the responsibility and dependability that this position demands. I am very
proud of this organization and all of the great things we have accomplished.
Because of this, I want to show all of our accomplishments to the UT community
through pictures and the end of year scrapbook to highlight some of our
favorite memories. I love anything that requires creativity and crafting which
would make me a good fit for this position. If elected, I promise to serve you
well to the best of my abilities.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><b style="background-color: yellow;">Publicity </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><u><br /></u></span>
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"><u>Megan Nations</u></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Good evening NSSLHA members,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My name is Megan Nations, and I am a Junior CSD major studying Audiology. My interest in serving you all as publicity chair comes from my desire to apply my talents in a professional manner. As a potential candidate for the 2015-2016 publicity chair, I would like to ensure the following points of my expertise and approach to successfully fulfilling this position.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First, publicity will require that I deliver information to members and nonmembers through every means possible to increase active participation. Being a past officer of my service organization Circle K International, I created creative new strategies to deliver emails to the membership so that they may be able to scan to the sections they deem important to them. As busy students, we do not have much time to read through long paragraphs. So, I will work to design a color scheme and bulletin point system for all publicity materials.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Second, I will be responsible for keeping in touch with members and delivering information to faculty on a regular basis. With my past experience as a secretary for my service organization, I was required to report information to all members and officers concisely and efficiently on a regular basis. My professional communication skills are most keen through email.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, my role as publicity chair will require that I keep the email list and create facebook events. I have done this many time, and have even made record breaking success through my advertising skills being an event planner for my service organization. It is important to deliver information in a creative and appealing fashion.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline;">Publicity chair is important because I will be responsible for keeping each and everyone of you informed about what is going on in NSSLHA. It should not be your responsibility to put off your valuable time to find information. Information should be delivered to your readily. I am ready to be the new liaison for NSSLHA. If you would like to know more about me, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and ask questions. My email is </span><a href="mailto:meganhope512@utexas.edu" style="color: #1155cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">meganhope512@utexas.edu</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline;"> and I am always happy to have a new facebook friend!</span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">Again, congratulations to all of our new officers! We ho</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; white-space: pre-wrap;">pe to see you all at banquet :) </span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-61579246750479292802015-04-08T07:46:00.000-07:002015-04-08T07:46:04.257-07:00NSSLHA Annual BanquetOur banquet will be held at the end of the month on April 28th from 5-6pm in the Santa Rita room in the Texas Union. During this event, we will be recognizing our top members from each semester, graduating seniors, and our new officers for the coming year. We will be providing a FREE full catered dinner. If you would like to attend, please fill out this google form asap. Let us know if you have any questions!<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IxIYjt1lw5gS7Vd2FgPywN5_3SuVv9OQxYYsgle6lCE/viewform?hc_location=ufi">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IxIYjt1lw5gS7Vd2FgPywN5_3SuVv9OQxYYsgle6lCE/viewform?hc_location=ufi</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-25226479626148422922015-04-07T17:08:00.004-07:002015-04-08T07:41:03.266-07:00NSSLHA General Meeting - Student Academy of Audiology <span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi NSSLHA! Thank you for coming out to our meeting today and as<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">per usual we have our u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pcoming event announcements below :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><b>OFFICER ELECTIONS</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Please kee</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p in mind that officer elections are coming u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p and will be taking </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">place on A</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 21st! I sent out an email last week with a run through of what elections will look like and how to </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pre</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">pare beforehand. If you are interested in becoming an officer, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">please fill out this google form asa</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">p. Also, there are already several </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">peo</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">ple running for both Historian and </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Publicity and we still need candidates for Social Chair, Fundraising Chair, Service Chair, and Treasurer. The deadline to submit a s</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">peech and indicate an interest is <b><u>A</u></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"><b><u>pril 20th</u></b>. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Service </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cochlear Im</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"><b>plant Kids Day</b>: Sunday A</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 19th at the Gregory Gym Games Room. Set u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p will take </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">place from 9:45 to 11:30am. The </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">program takes </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">place from 11:30 to 4</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">pm and tear dow will follow from 4-5</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pm.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"><b>Stroke Awareness Talk: </b>Thursday A</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 30th at the SAC Ballroom South from 6:45 to 8:30</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pm. You can receive 1 service </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">point for volunteering and 1 one miscellaneous </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">point for attending</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Fundraising</span></b><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><br /></span></b></span><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">Tattoos for TBIs: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wednesday A</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">pril 29th at West Mall (day before Stroke Awareness Talk) from 11am to 4</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">pm. This event is to hel</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">p raise money for those who have survived strokes, TBIs and other brain injuries. Sign u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">ps will be sent out soon! :) </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">Social</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Midnight Rodeo: </b>A<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 16th @ 10</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pm! Driver Doc will be </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">posted via email and FB </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">page </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"><b>Tattoo Social: </b>A</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pril 28th: more details to follow! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><b>Student Academy of Audiology at the University of Texas</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><b>Chelsea Burns: Social Chair</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><b>Nicole Sieck: Treasurer</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;"><b>Katherine Reistroffer</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Currently it is a graduate student organization </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">because it just started this year but they are currently working on ex</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">panding to undergraduate students in the time to come!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Their vision: "Creating a network and increasing awareness" about audiology and the field </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Networking is mostly geared with students in the graduate </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">program </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">and audiologists and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">professional in audiology </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">in the Austin area to create </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">professional relationshi</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">ps for the future.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Increasing awareness to the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">public of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">audiology as a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">profession, sharing scholarshi</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">ps, events, o</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">p</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">portunities and issues in the field with students, as well as increasing awareness about hearing loss </span><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">and hearing health care in the community.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Currently, they have a t-shirt fundraiser for $12 (check out their fb </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">page) </span><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">and if you are interested in </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">purchasing one contact utaustinsaa@gmail.com</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">They have worked on </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">projects such as hearing screenings for the s</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pecial olym</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pics and the KUDU Wave </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">project where they conduct hearing tests in communities where </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">peo</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">ple otherwise wouldn't receive the services </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">with</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"> a </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">portable diagnostic audiometer that doesn't require a sound booth!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Future </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">projects include educating the community about hearing loss and hearing </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">protection such as </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">posters and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">passing out ear</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">plugs for ACL and SXSW.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">How can you get involved? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">There are some meetings that undergraduate students can attend, such as the recent audiologist </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">panel. They will send NSSLHA u</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pdates :)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">They also recommend getting involved in any way you can with research alongside </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">professors, such as through the IE </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">program</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Research in Audiology at UT</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Teleaudiology </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">project (TA</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #141823;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">P) - working with UT Austin graduate students and UTHSC San Antonio nursing students by bringing audiology services to individual who do not have the means to access hearing health care through video conferencing. This is the only teleaudiology </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">project in a university thus far!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Check out <a href="http://csd.utexas.edu/research">http://csd.utexas.edu/research</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"> for more info on research</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">There is an honors </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">program for Audiology so check that out on the CSD website! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">Like their Facebook </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">page here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saautaustin?fref=ts">Student Academy of Audiology</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">Ho</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">pe you Audiology students enjoyed this information:)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #141823;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">See you at our next meeting for officer elections! </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-61061766964082525862015-03-31T17:03:00.001-07:002015-03-31T17:03:12.652-07:00Officer Duties & Descriptions <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Secretary</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include taking minutes at meetings and posting them to the blog for online members to see; keeping track of points and attendance for all members; making the sign-ins for the meetings. Also taking minutes at officer meetings on non-general meeting Tuesdays at 5pm, helping the officers stay organized, and maintaining the google calendar linked to the blog!</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Treasurer</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include carrying the cashbox to meetings, events, and anything we are selling anything at; collecting dues from members during meetings as well as from online members at a separate time; applying for grants, taking any money, checks, etc to Chase bank on Guadalupe, being up-to-date on the amount of money in our account and helping the other officers decide on budgets for their events. Also presenting to comm council in order to receive money for the organization by explaining to them what we need and what we will use it for.</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Fundraising</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include setting up two fundraisers per month (usually profit-shares at restaurants, bake sales, or in the past selling items like water bottles). Feel free to come up with your own ideas!</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Social</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include planning two socials per month and usually one larger social per semester (last semester's tailgate). Biggest responsibility is planning our trip to TSHA (which always happens in the spring). There is a lot of paperwork involved with student travel and the social chair also makes hotel arrangements and helps get students registered for TSHA.</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Service</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include planning two service events per month. Trying to incorporate new service events. Biggest responsibility is Cochlear Implant Kids Day, which involves getting food donations, arranging for interpreters, advertising to parents of kids with CIs, setting up game ideas, getting entertainment, etc.</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Publicity</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Responsibilities include advertising all events, maintaining the Facebook and website; making Prezis for meetings; posting things to the NSSLHA bulletin board inside the clinic. Usually advertise through fliers around campus, sending the flier to Lorena and Cory to send out about meetings/upcoming events, emailing our sponsors weekly event updates, making facebook events, emailing the member list-serve. It sounds like a lot but it's not bad!</span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Historian</b></span><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">It's the historian's job to come to everything! As many events and meetings as possible and to photograph everything. MUST have a camera if you want to be historian. At the end of each semester, the historian hosts a scrapbooking meeting or event (depending on the meeting schedule) to have members make a group scrapbook.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-22827139335014256192015-03-24T17:23:00.001-07:002015-03-24T17:23:40.221-07:00NSSLHA General Meeting - A Visit From Dr. Bedore, Shelley Adair, and Mayra Mata <span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello NSSLHA! I ho<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pe you all had a restful/eventful S</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pring Break and enjoyed attending TSHA this year :) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Below is reca</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">p of our u</span></span>pcoming<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">point o</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">p</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">portunities!</span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: inherit;">Service</span></b><br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">Forty Acres Fest: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday March 28th. We </span>will<span style="font-family: inherit;"> be doing face</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">painting and handing out ear</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">plugs! Follow u</span>p information will be coming soon.<br />
<b style="font-family: inherit;">3rd Annual Head for the Cure 5K Central Texas: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Head for the Cure Foundation is a national organization that raises money for the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative by hosting 5K events. This </span>will<span style="font-family: inherit;"> be taking </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">place Sunday, March 29th at 6am at Cam</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">p Mabry (2200 West 35th Street). U</span>pdates to follow as well!<br />
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Stroke Awareness Talk: </span></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Austin S</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">peech Labs and Dr. Marquardt will be </span>presenting <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">on Thursday A</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pril 30th at the SAC 2.412 Ballroom South from 6:45-8:30</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pm. NSSLHA will be hosting but several students and other grou</span>ps will be in attendance. We will be needed many volunteers!<br />
<b>Cochlear Im</b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>plant Kid's Day: </b>This event will be taking </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">place in A</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pril. More details to follow!</span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, please start turning in your ASL service sheets ASA</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">P</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, as well as any other volunteer forms you've had signed off for this semester (i.e. Growing Roots, Ca</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pitol School, TSD, Best Buddies, etc.)</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: inherit;">Fundraising</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>T-shirt Sale: </b>This Wednesday, 3/25, from 11am-4</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pm at the CMA </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">plaza. This year's teal shirt will be sold for $12 and older shirts will be sold for $8. You will receive 1 fundraising </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">point for volunteering.</span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign u</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">p below:</span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CxlBGbaex7BTB57SKZWGeW5pY9wpv1TbSzn-Oi8fcv4/edit#gid=0">T-Shirt Sale sign up</a></span><br />
Need volunteers for the 12-1 and 1-2 shift!<br />
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points have been updated so please double check and let Gabby know if there are any points missing!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: inherit;">Social</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>TSHA: </b>One social<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">point for attending the </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Praxis Bowl and one miscellaneous </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">point for Convention Registration</span><br />
<b style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AudiologyNOW! Conference: </b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 25-28th (Wed-Sat). Dress business casual. You will have to register for the conference on site ($75) unless you are already an SAA Undergraduate Associate. NSSLHA will <i>not </i>be reimbursing or </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">paying for the conference. If you do attend, make sure to send a picture with another NSSLHA member with a sign-in in the background to utexasnsslha@gmail.com </span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are interested, </span>please contact Tyler as soon as you know your availability!<br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Deaf Nation Ex</b></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>po: </b>March 28th (this Saturday!) Send a </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">picture with the sign or stage in the background to utexasnsslha@gmail.com. This event will take </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">place at Austin Convention Center - Exhibit Hall 3 (500 E Cesar Chavez St) from 9am to 5</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pm.</span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Miscellaneous</b></span></span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Have any </span>pictures from TSHA? Send to: mandy_agui123@utexas.edu or utexasnsslha@gmail.com<br />
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<b>NSSLHA Group picture: </b>After next meeting, 4/7. We will be walking to the tower for a quick picture. Wear your green NSSLHA shirt! :)<br />
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Interested in becoming a NSSLHA officer for next year? Attend our info meeting, NEXT Tuesday, March 31 at 5:35pm at Belo 1.202. If you are unavailable to attend, we will post notes online :)<br />
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<b>For the information addressed at today's meeting, follow this dropbox link <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcj51omn2p5ga4p/20150324%20171434.m4a?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcj51omn2p5ga4p/20150324%20171434.m4a?dl=0</a></b><br />
<b>(</b>make sure to raise the volume since they didn't use mics during their presentation)<br />
<b>Dr. Bedore will be sending us some ppts that address the key points in becoming an assistant! I will also add those once I receive them. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As always, comment below to have your attendance accounted for. Have a great night and good luck on u<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">pcoming exams!</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> :)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-60760918529900219972015-03-11T17:13:00.001-07:002015-03-11T17:13:51.186-07:00NSSLHA General Meeting - Scott NovichHey NSSLHA! Sorry for the late post, but here's last night's minutes! Don't forget to comment for attendance :)<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Service</b></span><br />
<b>SXSW Earplugs: </b>Event rescheduled - now taking place Thursday from 11-noon OR noon-1pm at West Mall in front of the Union Starbucks by the dried out fountain<br />
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You can seek other opportunities that require Volunteer Sign Off Forms:<br />
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<b>Growing Roots</b> - every Tuesday afternoon</div>
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<b>Best Buddies</b> - organization on campus that holds different events for adults with disabilities </div>
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<b>Capitol School of Austin</b></div>
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<b>Texas School for the Deaf </b>- does not require prior ASL experience but it is highly recommended! </div>
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<b>TSHA School Su</b><b>p</b><b>plies:</b> 3 lightly used or new school supplies = 1 point. A box will be outside of the NSSLHA office (inside the Student Leadership Suite) until this Friday to drop off the supplies if you were unable to do so at today's meeting.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Fundraising</b></span><br />
<b>T-Shirt Sale: </b>tentatively set for March 25th from 11-4pm (or until we run out). Email will be sent out later with more information!<br />
Fundraising points should be updated by tonight - if there are any discrepancies please be sure to email AFTER they are updated<br />
April profit shares will be announced after Spring Break :)<br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><br /></b></span>
<b><span style="color: #741b47;">TSHA Convention</span></b><br />
All registrations will be completed by tonight!<br />
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<b>Scott Novich - V.E.S.T. </b>(Versatile Extra-Sensory Transducer)<br />
Current <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26.66666603088379px;">electrical and computer engineering PhD</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt;"> student at Rice University conducting research at Baylor College of Medicine </span><br />
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Mapping sound information to touch information<br />
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Sensory substitution - emerging neuroscience that all of our sensory receptors, whether it's the ones under the skins or in your ear, they are tuned to picking up specific type of information but they don't really care about the content<br />
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What he's working on is a wearable vest which is lined with little vibrational motors (basically what's in cell phones that causes them to vibrate). He takes sound information using a device like a tablet which is responsible for mathematically converting the sound signal to a dimensionality and periodicity suitable to the sense of touch. The idea came about 4 to 5 years ago.<br />
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Through a Kickstarter campaign, they were able to raise about $40,000! And he will be at a Ted talk this coming week!<br />
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So far, they've run a simple experiment with both hearing and deaf participants by taking a set of 50 spoken word samples (single syllable words) and on a given trial, they pick a word on random and play it back on the vest, just like the word would be presented if it was spoken. They present the person with four possible options and they have to guess what the word was. As the people answer, they get feedback and they start to memorize the patterns of vibrations that correspond to the words. The participants are then given a break for 10 days, brought back, and introduced a new set of words. As a result, the participants have been able to identify words that they've never encountered before.<br />
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<b>What are you doing to make the vest more wearable in order for it to be implemented? (currently there are a lot of wires on the back side)</b><br />
Undergraduates are currently working on weaving the wires and fibers into a fabric grid.<br />
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<b>Was there a difference in the rate in which the hearing and deaf individuals were able to pick up the information?</b><br />
There haven't been enough participants just yet - however generally speaking, the people who perform better are younger individuals (+25 and up) regardless if they are hearing or not.<br />
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<b>Were the participants given articulatory or phonemic cues when they were wearing the vest or was it more blinded and based on guesses?</b><br />
Definitely more blinded - they could make some educated guesses since they were single syllable words and base it on consonants and vowels<br />
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<b>On the vest itself, are each of the vibrating components representing a single phoneme?</b><br />
The vest works together all at once. It's mapped based on frequency, lower on bottom and higher on top. Essentially we are doing a Fourier based composition (sum of sinusoids). The intensity of the motor is the strength of the composition of a specific frequency.<br />
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<b>Do you allow your test subjects to use lip reading when they are being tested?</b><br />
At the moment, no. We have just started doing more research that involves person to person interaction but we are thinking about incorporating lip reading. But it's kind of messy because on one hand can help guide people but people's ability to lip read is on a spectrum and if you get people that rely on lip reading, it won't help in understanding the tactile stimuli.<br />
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<b>Are the deaf participants congenitally deaf? Or was it acquired post language acquisition?</b><br />
There have been congenitally deaf individuals as well as those who have already acquired language and then became deaf.<br />
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<b>What could this mean for the future of sign language? Do you have thoughts as to what's going to happen down the road with sign language considering this technology?</b><br />
We'll probably run into the same issues as what happened with cochlear implants because this is essentially a non-invasive cochlear implant. So as far as the future of sign language goes, it's maybe working against it culturally. That being said, what I think about long term as far as this technology goes, this is more about taking arbitrary information from a framework to feeding this information. If you were to extrapolate, this is definitely along the lines of a cochlear implant.<br />
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That's all for now! See you at our next meeting, March 24th, right after Spring Break :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-59176120600245820052015-03-03T17:51:00.000-08:002015-03-03T17:51:36.304-08:00Skating Social!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you to you lovely members that came out for our skating social! Here are some </span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; line-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">pictures from our event </span>:)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Membershi</b></span><b><span style="color: #741b47;">p Dues</span></b><br />
If you haven't been able to pay dues for the semester yet which are $25, Andrea will be collecting dues tomorrow from 11am-2pm by the CMB. If you have any questions, please email her!<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Service</b></span><br />
<b>Austin Speech Labs: </b>Tomorrow, 2/25, kicks off the first day of our 3 day bake sale. If you sign up for a shift tomorrow, it will count as a service point. Also, don't forget to print out your Volunteer Sign Off Sheet, which is located as a tab on the top of the blog, and have it signed off to turn in at any point in the semester. If you are interested in Amplify Austin, please email Diana Mendoza for more information.<br />
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<b>Growing Roots: </b>If you are interested in volunteering with children with disabilities, primarily autism, please sign up to volunteer every Tuesday from 5:45pm-8:30pm and the Pan Am Recreational Center.<br />
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<b>Earplugs for SXSW:</b> March 10-12 - We will be handing out ear plugs and promoting ear protection for SXSW in West Mall. Shifts will be from 11am-1pm so please sign up!<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Fundraising</b></span><br />
<b>Jamba Juice Gift Cards: </b>Must be purchased by next Tuesday! $10 for 8 buy one get one free punch cards. If you are still interested, please contact Gabby ASAP.<br />
<b>Bake Sale: </b>Our 3 day bake sale will be taking place this Wednesday through Friday. If you volunteer for a shift on Thursday or Friday, these points will be counted for fundraising.<br />
For contributions: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F51CpIR3EY7k62OWh0xr2NcSB8kuFBr57wxFQ3W1PTM/edit#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F51CpIR3EY7k62OWh0xr2NcSB8kuFBr57wxFQ3W1PTM/edit#gid=0 </a><br />
For shifts:<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18a8aV2xQCuoUuDP-FAUSNOOLPnn2TSTTNSoOM0ze7VU/edit#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18a8aV2xQCuoUuDP-FAUSNOOLPnn2TSTTNSoOM0ze7VU/edit#gid=0</a><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Miscellaneous</b></span><br />
<b>Explore UT: </b>Thank you to all of members that signed up! Be prompt for your shift and you will be receiving a t-shirt as a volunteer!<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>TSHA U</b></span><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">pdate</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Who</b>: ENTs, SLPs, Auds, Deaf Educators, Various </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Texas NSSLHA Chapters</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>What:</b>Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Convention, Spirit Day/Praxis Bowl, Dinner</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>When</b>: End of Spring Break! March 19-21(NSSLHA is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">staying at hotel nights of 20 and 21/Thurs and</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Fri)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Where</b>: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Antonio</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.44; white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration and 1 Hotel night paid for by NSSLHA. $50 for additional night</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.44; white-space: pre-wrap;">Money for dinner, </span><span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.44; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riverwalk spending/TSHA shoppe, and g</span><span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.2; text-indent: -11.400000000000002pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">as for driver</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration $60</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Nunito; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Money for dinner, </span><span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.44; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riverwalk Spending/TSHA Shoppe, and gas</span><span style="font-family: Nunito; line-height: 1.2; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for driver</span></div>
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<u><b>Graduate Student </b><b style="line-height: 23px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nunito; white-space: pre-wrap;">Panel</span></b></u><br />
<b>Natalie Czimskey</b><br />
5th year PhD student; Completed Bachelor's and Master's here at UT<br />
Her advice and information:<br />
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<ul>
<li>Look at the way Master's <span style="text-align: center;">programs are laid out at each school you're a</span><span style="text-align: center;">p</span><span style="text-align: center;">plying to</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">1st year: usually doing full time classes and clinic (on-cam</span><span style="text-align: center;">pus </span><span style="text-align: center;">practicum working with real live clients)</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">under careful su</span><span style="text-align: center;">pervision</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">2nd year: doing off cam</span><span style="text-align: center;">pus </span><span style="text-align: center;">practicum, either </span>internship or externship; Working as a real life SLP under the su<span style="text-align: center;">pervision of an actual </span>SLP </li>
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<li>advocate for your <span style="text-align: center;">placements - working more inde</span><span style="text-align: center;">pendently </span></li>
</ul>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">There is no "here's how you do thera</span><span style="text-align: center;">py" class - it is trial by fire</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">No matter where you go to graduate school, forget about the to</span><span style="text-align: center;">p ten graduate schools: Nobody cares</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">ASHA tightly regulates what classes you're taking and what hours you're getting regardless of where you go</span></li>
</ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Don't be afraid to ex<span style="text-align: center;">plore or change your interests </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">While you're doing your Master's, nobody can force you to do research that you don't want to</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">You do research because you want to </span></li>
</ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">MA PhD Program</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The advantage that it affords you in some <span style="text-align: center;">places is that you only have to a</span><span style="text-align: center;">p</span><span style="text-align: center;">ply once, they will usually let you to do a cou</span>ple of things to let you work for your PhD when you're doing your Master's, however it doesn't really cut off time. Occasionally will only save a class or two but the real advantage is not having to a<span style="text-align: center;">p</span><span style="text-align: center;">ply twice. </span></li>
</ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">If you're wanting the o</span><span style="text-align: center;">ption to teach, </span><span style="text-align: center;">the only way to have that is to get a PhD </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Don't go into Master's </span>program with a job - see how it is and then decide if you can't handle it</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Start worrying about where you're going to perform well - if what you need is family support, go to school near your family, if it's because of personal relationships, then do it; it's okay to choose a personal reason for your future school</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"> Don't feel forced to go to a top ten school!!!</li>
</ul>
<li>Graduate's school goes by so fast - the only reason school ever matters is for your first job</li>
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<li>Experience is what's important!!!</li>
</ul>
<li>Asking schools for funding </li>
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<li>There is not a lot of funding right now - this field is flourishing right now making our field more competitive, and schools know they don't have to pay you to go to school because someone else will come if you don't.</li>
<li>Once you get accepted to graduate school, an application to being an RA or TA will be sent automatically and you fill it out immediately. If you don't receive this form, you express your interest in these positions and you may be able to get involved. </li>
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<li>Never go somewhere that won't pay for your PhD.</li>
</ul>
<li>Funding opportunities often go to out-of-state students first.</li>
</ul>
<li>Don't forget to advocate for yourself!</li>
<li>Keep in mind that in your Master's program, you can negotiate more</li>
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<li>If there's something going wrong or something's not working, you can advocate for yourself and offer solutions </li>
</ul>
<li>Audiology works a little bit differently</li>
<ul>
<li>4 year program - 3 years of coursework, don't get a degree so you're still in "student" status, then 4th year is a year long externship where you're supervised (some are paid and some are not), and then you graduate as a CCC-AUD</li>
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<li>Sometimes you can continue to work in your externship position</li>
<li>At UT: Do more on-campus because of the audiology clinic </li>
<li>programs are usually smaller and it's less competitive </li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li>SLP:</li>
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<li>2 years of coursework, graduate, then you have a year long job (CFY) where you get paid, and then you submit for CCC and you're then certified </li>
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<li>Usually your CFY job is continuous as long as you have a contract</li>
</ul>
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<li>If you really want an experience somewhere specific, it usually needs to be within driving distance but advocate for what you want!</li>
<li>If the school offers a summer externship program, then definitely take it</li>
<li>If you go to a school in a large city, options for placements are broader </li>
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<li>Be near metropolitan areas</li>
</ul>
<li>SLPAs</li>
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<li>Need extra observation hours </li>
<li>On the job training after that </li>
<li>Talk about requirements </li>
<li>Hard to find, especially in metropolitan areas </li>
<li>However, an SLPAs will definitely get into grad school </li>
</ul>
<li>GRE scores last 5 years and you can only take every 60-90 days so plan accordingly </li>
<li>*****ASHA Ed Find: great tool when looking at graduate schools *****</li>
<li>Usually GRE isn't a hugely determining factor but it really depends on the university you're applying to</li>
<li>Your statement of purpose is not just filling in the blanks. Schools are looking at how well you can write so it needs to look like clinical, concise writing </li>
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<li>Let it reflect your knowledge and what you have done to prepare yourself for graduate school outside of the classroom </li>
<li>You can mention personal experiences as long as you're comfortable with it </li>
</ul>
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<b>Danielle Utianski </b><br />
2nd Year Graduate Student<br />
Her advice and information:<br />
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<li>Coursework simultaneous to clinic work </li>
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<li>Use ASHA EdFind: outlines every accredited <span style="text-align: center;">program as to what they're s</span><span style="text-align: center;">pecialty areas are if you have a </span><span style="text-align: center;">particular area of interest, how they're doing it in terms of coursework and clinic, and also what your ex</span><span style="text-align: center;">pectations of the university are and if they fulfill your needs </span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Don't freak out if you don't have an area of interests</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">You can do a thesis or com</span><span style="text-align: center;">prehensive exams at the end of the </span><span style="text-align: center;">program</span></li>
<li><span style="text-align: center;">Intradepartment for first year students application - don't initially have to apply to MA PhD program; some schools have the first semester to submit an "informal" a</span><span style="text-align: center;">p</span><span style="text-align: center;">plication </span></li>
<li>People who are able to work most successfully while going to school are usually working as RAs or TAs</li>
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<li>Try to find a job within the department that allows you to work towards what you're doing</li>
<li>Don't work more than 20 hours weekly!!!</li>
</ul>
<li>Don't work your first semester - try and work the summer before to save money </li>
<li>Thinking about what's important to you will affect why you choose a specific school </li>
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<li>Be open to the idea that you can go somewhere else</li>
<li>The decision can kind of be made for you and don't fight back</li>
<li>Find a program that meets your personal goals </li>
</ul>
<li>As soon as you get accepted:</li>
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<li>contact graduate program coordinator</li>
<li>go to graduate school of the university that may offer scholarships that apply to all graduate students</li>
<li>contact financial aid: if you are getting at least $1000 of support from either department or private scholarship, you get an in state waiver</li>
<li>tuition reduction: working for certain hours at the university </li>
</ul>
<li>For those of you graduating, NSSLHA and the ASHA foundation gives scholarships for master's students </li>
<li>Really have to be okay with putting yourself out there! </li>
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<li>As an approach to graduate school: it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when</li>
<li>Don't be disheartened by how long it takes you to get to where you want</li>
</ul>
<li>Be willing to do the work if you want to work an externship that your university hasn't worked with </li>
<li>Cater to schools that attend to your strong suits </li>
<li>Don't write passion, SHOW passion</li>
</ul>
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<b>Ryann Akolkar</b><br />
First year master's student - did leveling program<br />
Applied to 19 different grad schools!!<br />
Her advice and information:<br />
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<ul>
<li>If you're slightly interested in research, keep that critical thinking and integrate it into your <span style="text-align: center;">practice because some schools may not em</span><span style="text-align: center;">phasize that. Find </span><span style="text-align: center;">professors in your school that gauge your research interests </span></li>
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<li><span style="text-align: center;">Before you a</span><span style="text-align: center;">p</span><span style="text-align: center;">ply, make a connection with the faculty and build a relationshi</span><span style="text-align: center;">p before you even get there </span></li>
</ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Why do you want a PhD? What's the advantage?</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">If you're not geared towards teaching or research, then it's really not for you. </li>
</ul>
<li>If you have applied and you're waiting to hear back, don't freak out!</li>
<li>Find out what your deal breakers are and always put yourself out there and be polite and together!</li>
<ul>
<li>Make sure your materials give you credit to things you have done including volunteering and researching! Pull whatever you need to and write your statement of purpose with direction and focus. Ask yourself why what you're writing matters. </li>
<li>Own it!!!!</li>
</ul>
<li>Don't be afraid to write your professors to ask for funding - you don't know until you ask (<i>politely</i>) </li>
<li>If you don't see a job posting, you call and make an opportunity!</li>
<li>Make sure you've got one foot in the field at all times - either through research or volunteer work </li>
<ul>
<li>If you're not getting observations here, find them somewhere else independently and especially someone who can build a relationship with</li>
</ul>
<li>Email professors with similar interests to show what you're geared to </li>
<ul>
<li>Contacts are what's really important</li>
</ul>
<li>Don't write passion more than once in your statement of purpose</li>
<ul>
<li>Show your imrovements and don't make excuses </li>
</ul>
</ul>
See you at our next meeting, March 10th! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-9847155137622764382015-02-10T16:54:00.003-08:002015-02-10T16:54:40.002-08:00Spring 2015 First MeetingWelcome back NSSLHA members and a big hello to all of you new members! Today kicked off the first meeting of the spring semester and we have a lot of events planned for the upcoming weeks, including TSHA info. Here's a recap of today and don't forget to comment to have your attendance accounted for :)<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>FAQs and Membership Requirements</b></span><br />
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<li>Regular attendance is mandatory - either by signing in at meetings or commenting on the blog</li>
<li>In order to be considered active, you must pay dues and have at least 7 points (2 social, 2 fundraising, 2 service and 1 misc.) for the semester</li>
<li>Online members have the same requirements and are expected to comment on the blog for attendance to be marked </li>
<li>If you did not pay dues last semester, please pay $25 to Andrea at our next meeting. She will also be arranging outside times to meet and I will post that information separately on the blog.</li>
<li>Signing up for events is a commitment and failure to show for a shift or not advise an officer 24 hours prior to an event that you will not be attending will result in a point deduction. Please keep this in mind when signing up for events. </li>
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<b>Valentine's Day Cards: </b>We are making Valentine's Day Cards for the kids at the clinic here on campus. This Friday, February 13, is the deadline to turn these in at the clinic with Kim (located in the basement of the CMA). Please make sure to sign in with her to have your points counted. The first names of the kiddos will be provided below.</div>
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Shaelin, <span style="text-align: center;">Landon, </span><span style="text-align: center;">George, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Diego, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Jaime, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Anderson, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Aiden, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Tevion, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Connor, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Max, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Jack, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Sarah, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Josegael, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Joshua, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Enzo, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Lux, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Jackie, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Asher, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Asa, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Jayden, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Luke, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Adam, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Jennifer, </span><span style="text-align: center;">William, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Ron, </span><span style="text-align: center;">Owen</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>Stickers to Gabby: </b>If you haven't seen the post on our Facebook page yet, we are sending stickers and cards to a boy in Washington for his ninth birthday. The card can either be birthday related or Valentine's day themed. The deadline to turn these in will be <b>this Friday</b> so please make sure to turn these in to Gabby by then. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>Clinic Clean Up: </b>This event is currently scheduled for this Friday at 9am but it is subject to change. Meet at the UT Speech and Hearing Clinic (basement of the CMA) to help tidy up the clinic. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>Austin Speech Labs: </b>Our partnership with ASL, a nonprofit organization that provides therapy for individuals who have suffered a stroke, will be continuing this semester. An email has already been sent out and posted on our Facebook with the sign up link, which includes day and time shifts, so please make sure to fill that out so we can accommodate carpooling. Orientation will be taking place next Tuesday and Wednesday in the evening so as to not interfere with your class schedules. As a part of our partnership, we will also be helping with Amplify Austin in order to raise some money. Please contact Diana Mendoza if you have further questions about ASL. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">If you are looking to volunteer somewhere else where officers aren't regularly present, such as Capitol School of Austin, please make sure to go to the Volunteer Sign-Off Sheet tab up top and print out the sheet provided. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Fundraising</b></span></div>
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<b>Jamba Juice Gift Cards: </b>Cards are $10 dollars each and we keep half of the profit. This is more convenient and they are available to use whenever. If you are interested in purchasing one, sign-ups will be going out soon and you must pay by the end of February/first week of March. </div>
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<b>Playland Skate Center:</b> Get excited! We will be going to Adult Night<b> </b>on February 24th to skate and have a fun night out. A google spreadsheet will be posted as the date approaches if you are interested in attending. Cost is $8 and the location is 8822 McCann Drive. We will be carpooling from Littlefield Fountain that night at 7:30. Please be prompt. </div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><b>Miscellaneous</b></span></div>
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<b>Explore UT: </b>Volunteers are needed on March 7th from 11am-5pm to help answer general questions about our field and to hand out brochures with more thorough information. Volunteers will receive a</div>
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<b>UT Austin Student Academy of Audiology: </b>This is an audiologist panel discussion on different types of audiologists, experiences in the field, and a chance to answer any questions students may have. This will take place February 20, 11:30am-12:30pm on campus at UTC 3.112. Please arrive by 11:15 and make sure to take a picture of the event and email it to Lindsey at lfoo@utexas.edu to receive your point!</div>
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TSHA is the annual speech-language, hearing association convention and it's being held in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center this year. TSHA will take place at the end of Spring Break, March 19-21. NSSLHA is staying at the hotel the nights of the 20th and 21st (Thursday and Friday). This convention is a great way to network with other professionals in CSD, explore graduate school options, learn about current research, and experience the world of CSD in a great setting! The costs to attend differ based on fall points and active memberships.</div>
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ACTIVE MEMBERS: Registration and hotel will be paid for by NSSLHA. Please bring money for dinner, Riverwalk spending, TSHA shoppe, and gas costs for the driver. </div>
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INACTIVE MEMBERS: Registration is $60 but this gives you TSHA membership. If you will be spending the night at the hotel with NSSLHA, the cost is $50 per night/$100 total. Please bring money for dinner, Riverwalk spending, TSHA shoppe, and gas costs for the driver. </div>
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I hope you all had a pleasant first week of school :)<br />
Our first meeting is just around the corner, February 10th to be exact, and we are all very excited to see our lovely members. If you all have any specific questions or concerns you would like addressed at the first meeting, please email me at paolahuerta@utexas.edu before then. Enjoy the rest of your week and see you soon! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-18714022627160856072014-12-03T15:39:00.002-08:002014-12-03T15:39:51.275-08:00Scrapbooking/Last Meeting of the Semester!<div>
We had a great time decorating our scrapbook and listening to music last night! Thank you to those of you who came out and we hope that looking back at our many events and memories was a nice little distraction before the commencement of finals. This semester has been a great one and we value each of you for participating in our many events this semester. Good luck with finals and we hope to see all of you in the spring! Happy Holidays :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-52429390866286226452014-11-18T16:47:00.002-08:002014-11-18T16:47:52.407-08:00General Meeting Minutes #6Hey everybody! A huge thanks to all of our members that came out today to help make our Thanksgiving Baskets for the families at the Speech and Hearing Clinic as well as the thank you notes for our professors. We appreciate the time you all take out to give back to our CSD community. Below are very brief announcements about our end of the semester events! :)<br />
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<b>POINTS </b><br />
In case you all have not read my latest email, I will begin to tabulate points by December 2nd which also happens to be the deadline to turn in your Volunteer Sign Off Forms. Please make sure to have those turned in for events that had no officers present or if you've volunteered at Austin Speech Labs this semester. I will be updating it to let you all know who was active this semester! (Meetings, dues, and t-shirt pick ups do NOT count for points)<br />
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<b>Clinic Clean Up: </b>We will be having our last clinic clean up this Friday, 11/21 at 9:30am. Please come out and stay at least for an hour in order to earn that service point!<br />
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All fundraising points have been added in to the spreadsheet and there are no more events for this semester. Thanks to everyone who helped out at our profit shares during the fall and we can't wait to do it again in the spring! :)<br />
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<b>Caffe Medici Study Session: </b>This Thursday, 11/20, from 8-9:30pm on the second floor study area. Please bring books and laptops and come study with us! :)<br />
<b>Movie Kickback: </b>On December 9th, we will be watching a movie, decorating Christmas cookies, and drinking hot chocolate. Location TBA, but please come and join us during dead days for some fun down time :)<br />
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<b>Scrapbook: </b>In lieu of our general meeting, we will be making our scrapbook on December 2nd - same room, 5-6pm. Please send any NSSLHA pictures to Mandy at mandy_agui123@utexas.edu as soon as you can. A miscellaneous point will be given to members who stay and help decorate the scrapbook :)<br />
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That's all for now folks! Enjoy your Thanksgiving break and good luck with exams! :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-51348593337177942902014-11-05T17:19:00.000-08:002014-11-05T17:42:04.824-08:00General Meeting Minutes #5Hi NSSLHA! A big thank you to all of our members that came out to our meeting yesterday despite the rainy weather we've been having. Below, a list of current and future point opportunities will be listed as well as a recap from our guest speakers from last night. I will also send out the powerpoint presented through email so please save that if you're interested in reading more in depth about their research or if you would like to email them with any questions!<br />
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<b>Brook Elementary School SCORES Program: </b>As mentioned last meeting, this event will begin this coming week on Tuesdays, from 8-10am as well as 1-2:40pm. <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tasks include shadowing students <span style="font-family: inherit;">that are being evaluated for Autism, documenting information from these students, seeing the teachers in action, and working with these students side by side</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The University of Texas Child Development Campus Book Drive: </b>This event is ongoing as well, so please donate gently used children and parenting books. Remember: 2 books = 1 point. <b>For NSSLHA points, please donate the books to the Leadership Suite at the BMC.</b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b>DSACT Speech Program: </b></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This event is a year-long service opportunity that starts January 2015 and ends December 2015. For a few hours 1-2 times a month on Saturdays you will assist in child-directed play, prepare the space for instruction, as well as aid families with behaviors.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Thanksgiving Baskets for Families in Need: </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Next </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">meeting</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">, November 18th, we will be making these </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">basket</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"> during and after our meeting. Please bring in canned food donations. 4 cans = 1 service point, so please limit 1 point for donations. </span></span><span style="line-height: 20px;">Also</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">, try to bring a variety of canned foods, such as green beans and corn bread mix. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b>REMINDER: Please turn in Volunteer Sign-Off Forms for individual volunteers events by the December 2nd meeting to Diana Mendoza. </b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b>Austin Speech Labs Volunteers: </b>2 weeks of ASL = 2 service points. Please get signed off for at least 2 weeks to receive service point credit! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><b>Bake Sale: </b>The bake sale has been postponed until next week, November 12 from 10-3, because of all the rainy weather that's supposed to continue through this week. Gabby should have emailed you if you had originally signed up for a shift. Please check the Facebook event for any other updates.</span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/294665594065789/?sid_reminder=1703113665697284096">https://www.facebook.com/events/294665594065789/?sid_reminder=1703113665697284096</a><br />
<b>Texas School for the Deaf Football Game: </b>Happening this Friday, November 7th! Tickets are between $3-5. Tyler has already sent out an email about this event, but in case you haven't checked rides will be meeting at Littlefield Fountain and will leave at 6:30. Please check out this spreadsheet for info! <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1umiZi_W83WHGtjGiAmxT0dX5omvUnjmtj1g4PLJqegg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1umiZi_W83WHGtjGiAmxT0dX5omvUnjmtj1g4PLJqegg/edit?usp=sharing</a><br />
<b>Starbucks Study Session: </b>Come out and study with us next Tuesday, November 11th at Starbucks on 24th from 8-10PM. You must stay for an hour for your social point to be counted.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Miscellaneous Points</b></span><br />
<b>Brown Bag Meet Ups: </b>Ongoing! So please meet with your brown bag partner and don't forget to send a picture to Lindsey at lfoo@utexas.edu<br />
<b>National Stuttering Association Open House: </b>Monday November 10th at BUR 216 from 7-9pm. There will be free pizza and refreshments! Please RSVP to Ryan McDermott by November 8th at ryanmcdermott86@gmail.com<br />
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<b>Guest Speakers</b><br />
<b>Sign Language: Perspective from Language & Cognitive Development, Linguistics and Education </b><br />
<b>Matthew Hall, Grace Hamilton & Leah Geer - University of Connecticut </b><br />
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<b>Leah Geer: </b>PhD Student in the Linguistics Department at UT Austin<br />
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Sign language structure: focusing on differences between signed and spoken languages<br />
Similarities: Multiple levels of structure, sub-lexical structure, and similar L1 acquisition patterns by native users<br />
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handshape<br />
place of articulation: have to produce the sign somewhere, where it is just like in spoken language<br />
movement: variation of the movements of sign and how they are created<br />
palm orientation<br />
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Acquisition errors are just one of the ways to prove the existence of the aforementioned parameters. Acquisition errors in children demonstrate the awkwardness and incoordination and the errors that they make and how those are similar to those that speaking children make.<br />
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Videos presented last night featured a 17-month old baby signing :<br />
Baby signing the word "elephant": Produced the sign in the wrong location and made it a more simple movement<br />
Baby signing the word "flower": Simplification of the movement <br />
Baby signing the word "lion": Changes the manner and location of the movement<br />
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Differences between signed and spoken languages<br />
Rate of production: how fast someone can speak or sign<br />
People can speak faster than they can sign because the tongue only has to move a small area while your arms have to make larger gestures; size of articulation<br />
Whatever the concept is that you're trying to convey, it can take the same amount of time in both sign and speaking<br />
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Simultaneous layering of linguistic information<br />
When you speak, you have different sounds in a sequential order, but in signs you have more stuff happening simultaneously<br />
This means that the whole rate of production is slower, more information is conveyed per unit of time<br />
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In summary, signed languages and spoken languages have a lot of similarities but there are difference in modality.<br />
In sign, you have both hands while in spoken language, you only have one tongue.<br />
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<b>Matthew Hall: </b>Post Doctoral Researcher at the University of Connecticut, PhD of Cognitive Psychology, studying language and cognitive development of deaf kids<br />
Conducting research at TSD<br />
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Role of sign language in language development and cognitive development<br />
Does sign language exposure threaten speech acquisition in deaf children?<br />
Is deafness the root cause of cognitive problems in cochlear implant recipients?<br />
The answer to both of those questions is no.<br />
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Don't oral kids do better?<br />
"Children who sign make only about half the gains that children using full time oral communication make."<br />
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Better than whom?<br />
Existing studies compare oral only vs. total communication<br />
Total communication: technically defined as a philosophy that says we should use any and all communicative methods that can work for a child<br />
In practice, it means that you speak perfectly grammatical English and occasionally accompany that by signs<br />
Important to distinguish total communication from sign language that has natural modality<br />
Sign language evolved naturally to have the patterns it needs to have<br />
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However, there is a third option.<br />
Looking at kids who acquire ASL at a first language and thus prepares them for bilingual acquisition <br />
of speech through a cochlear implant.<br />
There was no evidence of this until 2 years ago.<br />
Study conducted by Hassandzadeh<br />
CI recipients from Deaf signing families performed better than CI recipients from hearing, non-signing families.<br />
Last fall, a similar study was conducted on a comparison of CI recipients and their hearing siblings and their performance was just as well and better than previously reported findings from non-signing CI users on the same tasks<br />
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Language Development: Sign language does not threaten speech acquisition<br />
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Cognitive Development<br />
Executive Function (EF): combination of skills that include attention, working memory, thinking ahead, and impulse control<br />
Tasks can be created to measure the EF but this can also be observed by asking parents for a checklist of problem behaviors such as worse scores in deaf kids compared to hearing<br />
A paper recently claimed that reduced access to auditory experience is responsible of the problems these children are having.<br />
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However, are these problems really about deafness?<br />
Previously, a study reported elevated or impaired scores on the measure.<br />
Scores that are higher up are bad, black lines are the medians.<br />
If deafness is really the problem, that should only be the problem. But there is another possibility that language exposure is the actual problem. <br />
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The charts suggest that deafness isn't the culprit. It could be sign language but there is still a lot we don't know. Deaf and hearing families differ in many ways and there is no confirmed benefit. We also don't know how to transfer benefits from deaf children in deaf families to deaf children in hearing families. But we can try and get the information that is beneficial and transfer it to them.<br />
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<b>Grace Hamilton: </b>5th Year PhD Student in the Special Education Department<br />
Focused on emotional and behavioral disorders for hearing and deaf students<br />
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Possible issues that might appear with deaf children in public schools and mainstreaming </div>
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How to work with a deaf or hard of hearing child in a public school setting and how it differs from deaf schools </div>
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Deafness/hard of hearing, bilingual/bicultural, oral: highly contentious topic </div>
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Competing ideologies: who gets the benefit?</div>
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Parental and family preferences: based on what the values are of their family, based on education, experiences, beliefs, family structure </div>
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Educational interpreter can make or break the educational opportunities presented to the child </div>
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Cultural, social and linguistic opportunities affects the child's success when they leave the educational system; What happens to them as an adult is based on their K-12 experience </div>
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General education teachers have a lot of influence on these children and they are not being provided with the information that they need. </div>
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Special education teachers are still not getting enough information either to work with these students. </div>
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Here in Texas, they are called ARDs.</div>
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Deaf and hard of hearing children <i>only </i>have an IEP if their disability requires educational needs to access the curriculum. Some of these students are not placed in special education or are not needed to be placed in special education. </div>
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These students are missing information and never have full access to the material that is being taught. Teachers need to become responsible, even if the child seems to be doing well. </div>
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How we serve the field is not necessarily how we serve the child. Each child is unique in the assistance they need so we can't generalize the environment they need to be in. Each child's needs need to be met. </div>
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We have to figure out a creative way to work with the parents as well as honoring their family values. Accommodations are dependent on the child. </div>
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ASL is a language with its own systems. It IS a language, yet people still argue about it. It's an option that can prove to be beneficial and if it's not, that's okay too. </div>
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Technology is ever-changing and has had a huge impact. This directly impacts the deaf community. </div>
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Please take a look at the powerpoint included in the email I sent out if you would like more direct and concise information from our speakers. That's all for now and we'll be seeing you at our next meeting on November 18th. Don't forget to comment below :) </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-77916095964346190262014-10-29T15:44:00.001-07:002014-10-29T15:44:22.704-07:00General Meeting Minutes #4Hello NSSLHA! We had such a great turnout at our graduate school panel yesterday and we are so grateful to all of the schools that participated and provided us with such great info about their respective programs. Here's the rundown on our upcoming events and opps and all of the info from our panel.<br />
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<b>Reminder: Each event you sign up for credits you ONE point, regardless of the shifts you sign up for. The only exception to this is bake sales where you can receive one point for volunteering and one for bringing baked goods. Please keep this in mind when you sign up for events. </b><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Service Opportunities</b></span><br />
<b>Longhorn Halloween: </b>November 2nd at the Frank Erwin Center. We need volunteers for event set up from 11:30am - 2pm and volunteers for the actual event from 2-5pm<br />
<b>Thanks Day: </b>November 6th at Gregory Plaza for one hour any time between 9am and 2pm. This event is to encourage others to thank UT's supporters for all they do for the school.<br />
<b>Brooke Elementary School: SCORES Program: </b>Starts the second week of November on Tuesdays from 8-10am or 1-2:40pm. Tasks include shadowing students that are being evaluated for Autism, documenting information from these students, seeing the teachers in action, and working with these students side by side.<br />
<b>The University of Texas Child Development Campus Book Drive: </b>Asking for gently used children and parenting books. 2 books = 1 point.<br />
<b>Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT) Speech Program: </b>This event is a year-long service opportunity that starts January 2015 and ends December 2015. For a few hours 1-2 times a month on Saturdays you will assist in child-directed play, prepare the space for instruction, as well as aid families with behaviors.<br />
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Sign ups will be emailed out and posted to the blog once they are available!<br />
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<b>TSD (Texas School for the Deaf) Football Game: </b>Friday November 7th at 7PM. If you need a ride, we will be meeting in front of Littlefield Fountain at 6:30PM. Google spreadsheets will be posted and emailed for drivers and cars needed as soon as the event approaches!<br />
<b>Iowa State Tailgate: </b>This was a huge success and we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed hosting it. The sign up was lost so if you attended, please assure your social point by adding your name to the google sheet here <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sVU4SLR9KDN0OTAdgndgLtQlFSH13TsBzs4Ch0Got6c/edit#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sVU4SLR9KDN0OTAdgndgLtQlFSH13TsBzs4Ch0Got6c/edit#gid=0</a><br />
<b>Bake Sale: </b>November 5th from 10am-3pm outside of the CMA. You can receive one point for volunteering and one point for donating baked goods. Sign ups are included below<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yUiX5Fk3SxjZ-zXytLre4pEpIOK1BMRels8p3Etnrmw/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yUiX5Fk3SxjZ-zXytLre4pEpIOK1BMRels8p3Etnrmw/viewform</a><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Miscellaneous Points </b></span><br />
<b>National Stuttering Association Open House: </b>Monday November 10th from 6:30-8:30 PM. Free pizza and refreshments! Please RSVP to Ryan McDermott by November 8th at ryanmcdermott86@gmail.com<br />
<b>Brown Bag Meet Ups: </b>Please arrange your meetups and send your pictures to Lindsey at lfoo@utexas.edu :)<br />
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<b>Grad School Panel</b><br />
<b>University of Houston </b><br />
Contact Information: Dr. Byron Ross<br />
Offers a Masters of Art or Masters of Science Degree<br />
Accredited Program<br />
Admission to the program is limited to 30-40 new students each fall. Deadline to apply is February 1st<br />
Academic coursework is a total of 49 credit hours, which include 31 of required content coursework, 3 credits of electives, and 15 credits in clinic assignments<br />
Offers Part-time or Full-time track<br />
Part time students enroll in a 7 semester program and Full time students enroll for 5 semesters<br />
3 Specialty Tracks: Medical, Pediatric, or Research and you can select upon admission<br />
Offer diverse clinical clientele experience, including bilinguals <br />
Admissions Process includes: Resume, 3 letters of recommendation, personal statement, official transcripts and GRE scores<br />
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<b>Lamar University </b><br />
Located in Beaumont, TX an hour from Houston<br />
2-year Masters of Science Degree program<br />
Doctoral Program for Audiology<br />
No specialized tracks, however, they do offer certifications in Vocology which students can elect to do as separate courses from the required coursework<br />
Consists of 10 academic course and a sequence of clinical practicum experiences<br />
Very hands on experience - each person gets their own client<br />
Offers mentor program: Mentor to undergraduate freshmen or sophomore<br />
The majority of the hospital and medical exposure students seek are offered in the last two semesters through externships<br />
Admissions Process includes: 3 letters of recommendation, competitive GPA and GRE score, and an essay on career goals <br />
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<b>West Texas A&M</b><br />
Contact Information: Dr. Brenda Fields Cross, email: bcross@mail.wtamu.edu<br />
Located in Canyon, outside of Amarillo<br />
Undergraduate and Graduate Program<br />
On-site clinic<br />
Contracted by several of the local districts for speech pathology services for grad students<br />
Medical placements for students with local hospitals are also available <br />
Graduate program admits 27 students in the fall<br />
Only offer Fall Admission<br />
Students are brought in for Clinical Orientation a week before school starts and the first week of classes is also the first week of clinical rotations<br />
5 semesters<br />
No academic coursework the last spring, instead students leave on an externship to solely work on getting hours<br />
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<b>TWU</b><br />
Contact Information: Leah, email: lelewalsh@gmail.com<br />
Take summer and fall admissions: 12 students accepted in the summer and 12 in the fall, and 6 for the slow track<br />
Main campus is in Denton and part of the campus is in Dallas<br />
Splitting the practicums - Dallas offers an awesome stroke center<br />
7 semesters for full time<br />
A slow track is available for students who want to work and go to school at the same time. This allows them to graduate a semester or two behind by taking a lighter course load but still going through the same sequence<br />
Summer program is also available<br />
There are a lot of opportunities to figure out what you like and what you don't like and you can shape your interests and the experiences you would like to participate in<br />
Do offer a leveling program<br />
Please check out their website for more info, including individualized programs and summer programs<br />
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<b>UT Dallas </b><br />
Contact Information: Dr. Robert Stillman, email: stillman@utdallas.edu<br />
Very individualized and flexible program so that you can choose the coursework and practicum you want based on your career goals<br />
Degree plan only has 6 required courses (16 hours)<br />
Total hours required is 39, leaving you with 23 hours of free electives<br />
Offer 26 different elective courses every year<br />
11 one credit online modules are also offered<br />
City of Dallas for practicum on and off campus offers many medical placements, schools, clinics, long term care, private practices to place students<br />
60-65 active sites every semester<br />
Supportive, student centered, open door atmosphere<br />
Definitely recommend visiting to get a feel for it<br />
Program is designed so that students are out by 4PM allowing room for jobs<br />
New autism center will be opened in the spring semester and a new clinical training/services facilities is also being built<br />
If you're interested in research, there is a PhD program and plenty of research opportunities and positions are available<br />
Bilingual program: focused on large measure of early reading and pre literacy. Will most likely hire 9 students<br />
Do admit in all 3 semesters<br />
Letters of recommendation are probably the most important for admission since UT Dallas does know the faculty here personally and their perception of who you are is solely based on that<br />
Strongly encouraged to talk to the faculty<br />
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That's all for today! Don't forget our next meeting will actually be NEXT WEEK on November 4th so please come out. See you then! :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-47509981524748070242014-10-14T17:35:00.001-07:002014-10-29T14:08:18.651-07:00General Meeting Minutes #3Hi NSSLHA! We had such an interesting meeting today with our guest speaker David Simmons, and we hope you all thoroughly enjoyed it as well. As always, below are our upcoming events :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">Service Opportunities </span></b><br />
<b>Growing Roots Tuesday: </b>As per usual, we will be having another volunteer Tuesday a week from today, 10/21 at the Pan Am Cantu Rec Center from 5:30-8:00 PM. Remember, preference is given to the first four volunteers!<br />
<b>Best Buddies Fall Fundraiser: </b>Preference was given to those who signed up first and they should have received an email. For those who were selected: if you cannot attend the fundraiser this Sunday, 10/19, please email prior to the event so we can allow another member to take your place!<br />
<b>Texas Academy of Audiology Conference: </b>Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled :(<br />
<b>REMINDERS: </b>Any volunteering at Texas School for the Deaf counts for service points. Also, two weeks at Austin Speech Labs counts for 2 service points. Please use the Volunteer Form (linked in the October Events post) to receive your points!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Fundraising and Social Events</span></b><br />
<b>Austin's Pizza Fundraiser: </b>Going on right now and counts with both food AND alcohol!!! Will end at 10 PM, so please stop by and mention you're with UT NSSLHA. Don't forget to email or text your receipt to Gabby @gnicole92@live.com or (210) 364-5094<br />
<b>Bake Sale: </b>Our first bake sale is tentatively set for November 5th! We will confirm this at a later date :)<br />
<b>Iowa State Tailgate: </b>Don't forget our first tailgate this Saturday, 10/18 at 4PM. You are more than welcome to bring a date and please wear your NSSLHA shirt. This event will be catered by Fat Sals and we will be having our group picture taken around 5:45-6 PM. Please RSVP to our FB event and come out!<br />
<b>TSD (Texas School for the Deaf) Football Game: </b>Come support TSD November 7th at 7PM!<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Miscellaneous Points</b></span><br />
<b>GRE Study Group: </b>Our first study group will be this Thursday, 10/16, from 5:30-8PM, hopefully in the same room as our meeting. An email will be sent out and don't forget that attending two sessions will count as one misc. point! Even if you are not taking the GRE yet, this is a good way to prep and see what to expect. *ETS website has free material to print*<br />
Please bring your own materials and come out to study!<br />
<b>NSSLHA Brown Bag Meet Up: </b>Thank you to everyone who signed up. Assignments will be emailed out Wednesday night so be on the look out for that!<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Just a few side notes</b></span><br />
Support the CSD Doctoral Students that are selling t-shirts in a variety of styles! The link to purchase is on our FB page.<br />
A message from Dr. Franco: Helpers are needed 6hrs/wk to support young adults with autism in the home and community. Approximately $11-12/hr.<br />
Also super important: If you sign up for an event, <b>you MUST attend. </b>Not only are other NSSLHA members counting on you to be there, but the people we are serving are looking forward to it too. Please keep this in mind, and if you absolutely cannot attend an event, please email us 24 hour prior so that we can making adjustments if needed. There is a new implementation of negative points meaning we will deduct points for every unexcused or missed event.<br />
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<b>Guest Lecturer: David Simmons, American Sign Language Lecturer</b><br />
David Simmons was born profoundly deaf and moved from South Africa to the US where he learned American Sign Language at Gallaudet University. He moved to Austin on August 8, 2008 and he began teaching ASL at ACC. Dr. Bernstein later hired him to work here at UT. He says he is incredibly blessed to be here - "My name is David here, in South Africa my name is deaf."<br />
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Difference between Deaf and deaf<br />
Deaf: Cultural perspective<br />
deaf: Medical/pathological perspective<br />
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Deaf people tend to be placed into a specific category of people and they tend to be left to the side and ignored. This results in a lot of missing information.<br />
Helen Keller had a real huge impact. She was both deaf and blind and she became well known throughout the world. Blindness cuts people off from things because they can't see what's out there. However, deafness cuts people off from communication, it's the loss of vital stimulation such as music from the radio, jokes shared amongst people, and the sounds of nature. Her mission was to prove that she wasn't cut out from the world. Professor Simmons apologizes to Helen Keller because she was born in the wrong time and didn't get to experience the development of technology - deaf people now have cell phones that allow them to talk via their interpreter and can use video to connect.<br />
Not everything has been solved for the deaf community, but students like us are taking it step by step in helping to bridge the relationship between deaf and hearing people.<br />
Being deaf is a 180dB loss. However, parents now have more options instead of just forcing their deaf child to conform and learn English. Throughout time, the development of the cochlear implant and the acceptance of sign has changed the perspective of deafness. Speech therapy allows for deaf individuals to learn to speak, even perfectly, like in the case of his mother who learned to speak after undergoing speech therapy for four hours a day for three years.<br />
The deaf population is booming rapidly, especially locally. In the Austin Metropolitan area, the population is roughly 1.37 million. From that number, about 870,000 people are deaf. According to the Department of Assistive Rehabilitation Services, 17.8% of the population is either deaf or hard of hearing and 3.8% is culturally Deaf using ASL.<br />
In the case of ASL, approximately 2,190 students enroll in ASL classes every year. There has been a 432% increase of ASL enrollments since 1988 due to the rebellion at Gallaudet University, when they hired a hearing person as the university's president. Many in the community had advocated for a deaf president to be elected given that this is single deaf university in the world. This event created a lot of attention, mostly good, for the deaf community. Now, sign language is the 4th most taught foreign language in the world and the 3rd most used language in the US. It's even generated a great influence in baby sign language where studies show that teaching an infant sign language makes it easier for them to communicate with their parents at a younger age. There is a critical period for language acquisition, usually before the age of 10. Studies show that delayed or degraded language input results in incomplete grammatical knowledge and less efficient grammatical processing as well as deficits that persist regardless of length and intensive language experience.<br />
So, what can we do?<br />
In our field, we can offer parents the FULL options. Let them decide what is best for their child and provide them with enough information and selection for informed options. Along with ASL, speech and hearing are great too.<br />
If you would like to have more involvement with the Deaf community, ACC Cypress Creek and Rio Grande offer ASL classes. There is also a Facebook group, Sign Horns, that shares several on and off campus events to volunteer. If you would like more information or have any pertinent questions, you can contact Diana Mendoza or Professor Simmons.<br />
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That's all for now everyone. Please join us at our next meeting on October 28th, which will be our Graduate School Panel! Enjoy your night and good luck on midterms! :)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-57349823074887785192014-10-02T10:02:00.002-07:002014-10-02T10:05:27.855-07:00October Service Links <div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><u><b>Sign-up that will close Monday<span style="color: black;">, </span>October 6th, at NOON</b></u></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Earplugs for ACL!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="color: black;">October 9, 2014<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12FccaS3pY0VBU0Wofq6rzuR0qEKOOtNu_0gzAXCNjX0/viewform?usp=send_form" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/<wbr></wbr>d/<wbr></wbr>12FccaS3pY0VBU0Wofq6rzuR0qEKOO<wbr></wbr>tNu_0gzAXCNjX0/viewform?usp=<wbr></wbr>send_form</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><u><b><br />Sign-ups that will close Thursday, October 9th, at 10pm</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="color: black;"><br /><b>Autism Speaks Walk</b><br />October 11, 2014<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jWhBexUqG8v2dGX_EhcA4NYejE_8kyJ3RHuSQu1GGxw/viewform?usp=send_form" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/<wbr></wbr>d/1jWhBexUqG8v2dGX_EhcA4NYejE_<wbr></wbr>8kyJ3RHuSQu1GGxw/viewform?usp=<wbr></wbr>send_form</a></span></span><br />
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<b>Best Buddies: Fall Fundraiser</b></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;">November 2, 2014</span></div>
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<b style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">15th Annual Texas Academy of Audiology Conference</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">TBD between October 24–25, 2014</span><br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mHs60SjBcx0wxcNYATlNLAiBY_7YlkNmfGqQYDTP3bw/viewform?usp=send_form" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/<wbr></wbr>d/1mHs60SjBcx0wxcNYATlNLAiBY_<wbr></wbr>7YlkNmfGqQYDTP3bw/viewform?<wbr></wbr>usp=send_form</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-36123834720100812882014-09-30T19:46:00.001-07:002014-09-30T19:46:38.129-07:00General Meeting Minutes 9/30Hey NSSLHA! We had a wonderful meeting today and we're so glad you all could come out and join our 6 CSD professors for our professor panel. Before I get into that, here's an overview of all of our announcements upcoming events. Mark your calendars! :)<br />
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<b>DUES DUES DUES </b><br />
Andrea will be accepting dues from now until October 14th, which is also our third meeting. If you fail to pay before this deadline, your dues will increase by $5. Outside times to meet with her will be arranged according to her schedule and she will send out an email or post to our Facebook regarding the times! Please keep an eye out for that. Also, don't forget: dues are $35 for the whole year or $25 each semester and this does include our super cute t-shirt :)<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Social and Fundraising Events</span> </b><br />
<b>Blazertag Social: </b>Due to bad weather, we had to reschedule this event, but we hope to see you all there <i>this </i>Thursday, 10/2 at 8pm at 1701 W Ben White Blvd. First game is at 8:20 and the second is at 8:40. For those carpooling, please sign up on the google doc and meet at Littlefield Fountain before 7:30! RSVP to our Facebook event as well!<br />
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<b>Austin's Pizza Fundraiser: </b>Tuesday October 14th, from 5-10PM following our NSSLHA meeting. Don't forget to mention you're with UT NSSLHA and take a pic of your receipt to email or text to Gabby so your points can be accounted for!<br />
<b>Iowa State Tailgate: </b>So excited for this event! Saturday, October 18th at 4PM. It'll be between 16th and 17th St off of Congress and you're more than welcome to bring a date! Please RSVP to our Facebook event.<br />
<b>TSD (Texas School for the Deaf) Football Game: </b>Saturday November 1st at 5PM. More details to come!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Service Opportunities </span></b><br />
<b>Growing Roots: </b>Volunteer Tuesday, 10/7 from 5:30-8PM at the Pan Am Cantu Rec Center located at 2100 East 3rd St. Priority will be given to those who sign up first!<br />
<b>ACL Ear Plugs: </b>We forgot to mention this, but sometime next week we will be giving out ear plugs on campus in preparation for ACL. Further info will be emailed out soon!<br />
<b>Best Buddies Fall Fundraiser: </b>Sunday, October 19th. More details to come! First five volunteers will receive preference.<br />
<b>Texas Academy of Audiology Conference: </b>Friday and Saturday October 24-25th, 2014<br />
<b>Best Buddies Halloween Carnival: </b>Sunday, November 2nd at the SAC Ballroom, 2.410<br />
and we are also signed up for <b>Longhorn Halloween! </b>We'll email out google docs and info as these dates approach :)<br />
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<b>Austin Speech Labs: NEW EMAIL for anything related to volunteering</b><br />
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volunteer@austinspeechlabs.org</div>
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And don't forget to like "Austin Speech Labs" on Facebook as well!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Miscellaneous Points</b></span></div>
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<b>GRE Study Groups!</b></div>
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Weekly study groups hosted by Lindsey, Robyn, and Gabby to help prep and practice for the GRE. These will be every Thursday from 5:30 to 7. Attending two sessions will count for one miscellaneous point. We will post more information as to location and details soon :) </div>
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<b>NSSLHA Brown Bag Meet Up </b></div>
Brown Bag is an easy way to get to know other people in NSSLHA<br />
*Mainly for freshmen and upperclassmen to be able to connect and seniors with graduate students/ doctoral students<br />
Sign-up Deadline: (10/10) Tuesday at 11:59 pm*<br />
After the form deadline ends (10/10) Tuesday at 11:59 pm, your brown bag assignment will be emailed to you and you can contact each other to find a time to meet over coffee or a meal and get to know each other.<br />
****LINK: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10ZBc9AimS8Wb4GwAUXa0ldsbXOdXNdty5kxBM7-30Ns/viewform?usp=send_form">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10ZBc9AimS8Wb4GwAUXa0ldsbXOdXNdty5kxBM7-30Ns/viewform?usp=send_form</a><br />
Count as 1 Misc. Point (take a picture during your meetup and email it to Lindsey!) lfoo@utexas.edu<br />
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<b>Professor Panel</b><br />
<b>Dr. Bedore: Professor, UT Speech and Hearing Clinic </b><br />
Has been faculty in CSD since 1999<br />
Always had an interest in linguistics and bilingualism, as well as cross linguistics<br />
Works in the UT HABLA lab conducting research, especially in what we know about Spanish bilinguals and how that applies to other bilinguals in the US<br />
Teaches undergraduate observation course, courses in developmental langage disorders and bilingual language theory for graduates<br />
Her advice: Take advantage of opportunities to volunteer, programs such as IE, and any lab participation. These help you find your interests, as well as help you stand out in your major.<br />
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<b>Dr. Bernstein: Professor, Associate Dean </b><br />
Coordinator for Deaf Education/Studies Program<br />
Associate Dean for Student Affairs in College of Communication<br />
Has a degree in the area of applied psycholinguistics and child language acquisition<br />
Has been at UT for 33-34 years already<br />
Currently not involved in an active research lab but he does maintain active work with students that want to be involved with deaf children<br />
His advice: If you're looking for direction with deaf kids and education and the families, definitely visit him. He also recommends to focus on your writing. Essays are read by real people who learn a lot about you from what you say. Demonstrate your passion - don't just write about it. Essays are a window of who you are and what you want.<br />
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<b>Dr. Booth: Professor, Department Chair </b><br />
Serves as the department chair of CSD<br />
Goal of his research is to understand mechanisms of brain development using advanced neuroimaging techniques<br />
Being at UT has provided him with a great personal move in the sense that his interests are going younger and more solidly in language<br />
As a professor, he can decide to go learn about something, do it, and become an expert by pursuing the area that interests you<br />
His advice: Always stick up for yourself, follow your interests and intuitions, and be true to yourself.<br />
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<b>Dr. Davis: Professor, NSSLHA Sponsor </b><br />
NSSLHA sponsor<br />
Always liked language and happened to fall into CSD<br />
Used to own a private practice, which lasted 5 years, where she worked and consulted with individuals with autism and those who are developmentally disabled<br />
Has been part of the UT faculty since 1992<br />
Likes to study how human infants employ speech sound system and the generalizations we can make about how humans learn<br />
Interested in hearing impaired individuals and speech perceptions and severe childhood disorders<br />
Research has always been a major part of her career<br />
Her advice: Do research that creates new knowledge in order to learn about a dimension of your field. Also, think about who you're going to ask for recommendation letters. It's important to have someone who knows your capability and can speak for you.<br />
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<b>Dr. Liu: Professor </b><br />
Received his Bachelor's in Biophysics and Physiology in Beijing, China<br />
Has been at UT since 2007<br />
Teaches hearing science<br />
Interested in research involving speech and auditory perception<br />
Currently working on research of speech production and perception of English non-native speakers and speech enhancement for speech perception in noise for normal-hearing and hearing-impaired listeners<br />
His advice: Research experience is what's important in determining interests. You need to dive into something and be involved in order to figure out whether you like it or not.<br />
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<b>Dr. Nericcio: Professor, UT Speech and Hearing Clinic </b><br />
Graduated from this program!<br />
40 years of experience in the field of bilingual speech pathology<br />
Teaches Adult Neurogenic Disorders in the undergraduate level<br />
Also teaches at the clinic and loves what she does<br />
Interested in language literacy and adult neurogenic disorders <br />
Loves to work with students<br />
Her advice: Right now, the more you read, the more you'll know, the better you write. All of that is extremely important. Research and volunteer and have fun with your peers. BDP and IE involvement is also important.<br />
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Thank you all for coming out and I hope you enjoyed our professor panel! Hope to see all of your lovely faces at our October events and don't forget our next meeting on October 14th! Please email any of the officers if you still have questions pending today's meeting. Have a great night! :)<br />
<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-21331368405582796102014-09-17T10:54:00.004-07:002014-09-17T10:55:13.200-07:00Upcoming Events!I will include below a repost of all of the links I sent out to you guys last night in case you couldn't get them to work!<br />
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Blazertag 9/18<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1umiZi_W83WHGtjGiAmxT0dX5omvUnjmtj1g4PLJqegg/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1umiZi_W83WHGtjGiAmxT0dX5omvUnjmtj1g4PLJqegg/edit?usp=sharing</a><br />
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Austin Speech Labs Volunteer<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jb6KCE6pMn31qWFd8mgcleuARVFXTsL9xXke0UBu6gs/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jb6KCE6pMn31qWFd8mgcleuARVFXTsL9xXke0UBu6gs/viewform</a><br />
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Growing Roots Volunteer Tuesdays<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rgc048YMf7ti_4GO6-gl5ej0-uHfyn6nM7za8Aqul4Q/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Rgc048YMf7ti_4GO6-gl5ej0-uHfyn6nM7za8Aqul4Q/viewform</a><br />
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Best Buddies<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KaS5-kJUHmNaXvnAn5dgoYhpxjecJMcLW2rik84eTs/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_KaS5-kJUHmNaXvnAn5dgoYhpxjecJMcLW2rik84eTs/viewform</a><br />
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I'm sorry about any confusion regarding last night's email. We hope to see you all at our upcoming events!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-29079309749974453662014-09-16T20:04:00.002-07:002014-09-16T20:04:13.187-07:00First General Meeting Minutes! Hi everyone! Thank you to all of you that came out to our meeting today! We hope to see you at future meetings and events, but for now, here's a more detailed recap of the information that was covered today :)<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Secretary Overview:</b></span><br />
A total of 7 points are required each semester in order to be recognized as an active member of NSSLHA. These points come from our four categories: Service, Social, Fundraising, and Miscellaneous. The first 3 (service, social, and fundraising) require 2 points per category. Only one miscellaneous point is required and any remaining miscellaneous points will roll over to any category that is missing points. Negative points will be implemented this semester. For example, if you sign up for an event and fail to show up or notify an officer 24 hours prior that you will not make it, a point will be deducted. With that being said, please try to sign up for events that you can commit to and please show up to your designated shift! :)<br />
As for attendance, there is no official penalty for missing a meeting. However, we'd like to see our members and interact with fellow peers. It's understandable though if you have a reason for not being able to attend, so we'd like to be notified if you cannot make a meeting or if you will be an online member. If you cannot attend a regular meeting, check out the meeting minutes posted here and comment that you have read them. Online members have the same requirements for points and dues and must comment within 24 hours of the meeting to be counted for attendance.<br />
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As for the blog, all of the info for NSSLHA and from the officers will be posted here regularly, as well as your points and attendance spreadsheet. Please check the FAQs and email me if you have any questions you'd like to have answered. The Officer Contact Info tab contains all of our emails so please reach out to us! And if some of you are more active on Twitter, you all can ask me questions on there as well so tweet me! @paolahuertaa :)<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Social and Fundraising Events: </b></span><br />
We have a couple of events coming up so mark your calendars and join us!<br />
<b style="text-align: center;">Blazertag Social: </b><span style="text-align: center;">Thursday September 18th @ 8PM </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">We have two games reserved, one at 8:20 and the following at 8:40. </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b>Red Mango Profit Share: </b>Wednesday September 24th from 6:30-8:30 </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">This event will count as 1 fundraising point, as well as 1 social if you stay for an hour and chit chat with us! Please save your receipt and email or text it to Gabby. </span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b>NSSLHA Tailgate: </b>Saturday October 18th (Iowa State Game)</span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;">More details to come! </span><br />
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<b>UT Speech and Language Center/Clinic: </b>Friday September 19th @ 8AM</div>
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Please come and help Dr. Franco organize the new materials room. Meet in front of clinic doors!</div>
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<b>Growing Roots Volunteer Tuesdays: </b>September 23 from 5:30-8PM @ Pan Am Cantu Rec Center (2100 E 3rd St) </div>
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This is a local program to help families of autistic and disabled children. Our job as volunteers is to supervise and interact with the children. Priority will be given to the first 6 to sign up. Further volunteer dates will be offered each month so be on the look out for that!</div>
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<b>Best Buddies Game Night: </b>Sunday October 5th from 4-6PM @ SAC Ballroom (2.410)</div>
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<b>Classes for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: </b>Details posted on UT NSSLHA Facebook. This is a great opportunity to work with adults and learn more on TBI, Autism, Down Syndrome, etc. in an informal and fun setting!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Miscellaneous:</b></span></div>
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<b>New Fluency Institute Naming Ceremony: </b>September 29th @4PM in the Belo Auditorium</div>
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Please come and support Dr. Byrd for her teaching, research, and clinical work by attending!</div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><b>Guest Speaker: Austin Speech Labs</b></span></div>
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Shilpa Shamapant: President and Co-Founder of Austin Speech Labs (ASL)</div>
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Non-profit organization that relates directly to speech therapy, primarily with adult stroke victims ages 18-90+. Therapy sessions are 3 hours each with shifts from 9am-12pm and 1-4pm. ASL receives about 500 volunteers a year, mostly undergrad students. Volunteers allow ASL to serve its mission and fulfill its vision. As a volunteer, your responsibility is to get involved and get to know the client(s) with hands-on experience, group sessions, and at times individual sessions. </div>
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This year, ASL is formally partnering with NSSLHA in order to hopefully increase the number of volunteers in order to work together to help stroke survivors get back out in the social and professional environments. As part of the partnership, NSSLHA will provide orientation training prior to sessions as well as transportation Monday-Friday during both shifts to help those who would like to volunteer but do not have a means of transportation. ASL will provide gas cards to ease the costs of transportation and t-shirts for all of the volunteers to wear during their shifts as well as when making presentations regarding ASL and stroke prevention. As a reward for our hard work, ASL will recognize 2-3 volunteers from each shift during their classes as well as during a volunteer appreciation event in April. In addition to the experience and recognition as a volunteer, ASL can also provide a good means for receiving letters of recommendation given that you present exceptional consistency as a volunteer and do not miss your shift more than 3 times per semester unless notifying 24 hours in advance. If this is something you're interested in, please email Adrienne at staff@austinspeechlabs.org </div>
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I know this is a lot of information but it was our first meeting so bear with me! If you have any questions, post them to our NSSLHA page or email an officer. See you at our next meeting, Tuesday September 23rd at 5PM in the same room! </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-69384181963406968392014-09-10T17:49:00.001-07:002014-09-12T12:29:51.898-07:00Growing Roots Officer Volunteer DayOne of the core values of NSSLHA is being involved with volunteer work and community outreach programs. Earlier this week, the NSSLHA officers had their first volunteer experience of the year with a local program known as Growing Roots. This program offers hands-on support and resources to families of children with special needs and we spent the afternoon with the children, engaging in arts and crafts and lots of fun. We hope to continue the involvement with this program throughout this year! :)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072429745434341700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6488593176742333404.post-59934301616020518802014-04-23T16:59:00.002-07:002014-04-23T16:59:53.038-07:00Officer Election Results!<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Congratulations to our officers for next year! We hope that everyone who ran will contribute their ideas to making NSSLHA great next year whether they won or not! Those were some fantastic speeches, guys!</span><br />
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Secretary: Paola Huerta</div>
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Service Chair: Diana Mendoza</div>
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Fundraising Chair: Gabby Sepulveda</div>
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Social Chair: Tyler Hawthorne</div>
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Treasurer: Andrea Keller</div>
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Historian: Mandy Aguirre</div>
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Publicity Chair: Emily Ybarbo</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Midnight Rodeo - Thursday, April 24th at 10pm</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">please see our facebook event for more info and a sign up for rides!</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/777845582234754/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/777845582234754/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular</a></span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">End of the Semester Social - Monday, May 5th (afternoon/time TBA) </span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Watching Hot Rod!</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Queso and cookie decorating!</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Stay tuned for more info! </span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Cochlear Implant Kids' Day - April 26th from 10:30am - 2pm</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">look for an e-mail from Andrea Keller coming soon!</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Acoustics Lab Field Trip - This Friday, April 25th at 3pm</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">meet in front of the Littlefield Fountain at 2:15pm for a ride there</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">tour will be from 3pm-4pm approximately </span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">you MUST sign up here so I can arrange rides and know how many to expect: </span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O5BEOf3GZOj6aDfDiedtEE7X04YeAEZuelY8qCXrBc0/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sign up here!</span></a></span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Next Tuesday, April 29th from 5pm-6pm</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Union Santa Rita Suite - UNB 3.502</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Please RSVP via Rebecca's e-mail</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Seniors - see Rebecca's e-mail if you would like to be recognized - we need you to send in your info and your picture! </span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">all points up to this point will be entered by the end of the night tonight (Tuesday, April 22nd)</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">starting tomorrow (Wednesday, April 23rd), you can check the spreadsheet</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">please let us know by THIS FRIDAY, April 25th at 11:59pm if you are missing any points!</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">e-mail the officer responsible for the event (social chair, fundraising chair, service chair) and CC SARAH (sschmitt17@gmail.com)</span></b></li>
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<li><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">I will be working on an accurate list of who has achieved active status by banquet! </span></b></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">No need to sign attendance for this post - please VOTE for officer instead! Your attendance will be recorded upon completion of the online google form ballot. :) </span></b></div>
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Please read the following speeches and vote using the google form at the bottom of this post.<br />
Voting for online members (and anyone who needs to vote online due to missing the meeting) will occur from 6pm Tuesday, April 22nd to 6pm Wednesday, April 23rd. Winners will be announced via list serv e-mail and on the NSSLHA facebook page by the end of the night on Wednesday.<br />
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Paola Huerta<br />
Hello, my name is Paola Huerta and I am a second year CSD student majoring in speech language pathology. I have been a member of NSSLHA since spring of last year, and I'm confident that the knowledge I've gained since then has prepared me to handle the responsibility as your secretary. I have former experience with this position from both my high school yearbook club and glee club, and I believe my personal attributes can prove themselves extremely beneficiary as well. I like to consider myself extremely organized and prompt, which are two qualities highly needed to perform well as your secretary. One of my main responsibilities includes our NSSLHA blog, which is an excellent resource in providing anything and everything NSSLHA related, from meeting minutes to the upcoming events sheet. If I am elected as your secretary for NSSLHA, I intend to post any updates and minutes following our meetings and utilize the calendar as an overview of any events occurring throughout the month. I would also like to make the blog a little more user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing in a new collaboration in which I'd like to include any event photos provided by the historian. I'd like for all members to maintain themselves informed of all of the great and insightful functions NSSLHA has to offer, alongside treasuring memories we've made with one another. I will also try to be as prompt as possible in keeping you all aware of any points you accumulate throughout the semester since they are important for TSHA and overall recognition as an active member. I believe I can work hard in keeping NSSLHA organized and I hope you all consider me appropriate for the job.<br />
NSSLHA has been such a great experience and has given me so much, and I feel if I am given the opportunity that I can give more back to it. I'm open to constructive criticism and any ideas or suggestions you may all have that can better suit our organization as a whole, and I feel positive taking on the challenge as your secretary.<br />
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Carly Miller<br />
Hey fellow NSSLHA members! My name is Carly Miller and I am a Junior CSD major focusing in both Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. I’m really sorry I couldn’t make it to elections, but I am studying abroad this semester so this is the closest I could get to giving this speech in person. I really want to be NSSLHA secretary and I’ll let you know why you should want that too! In high school I was secretary for two different organizations, where I was responsible for putting together events, keeping things organized, keeping track of membership, and taking minutes at meetings. So this is not new to me, and I will use my experience to help make NSSLHA more organized and better than ever!<br />
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A really important thing for me about being NSSLHA secretary is to have accurate and detailed minutes on the blog, for online members and people who aren’t able to make it to a meeting. I’ve been involved in other organizations in the past where the minutes have been thrown together without very much effort, which can be really frustrating if you want to know what is going on in the organization. So I would make sure that doesn’t happen with NSSLHA, too. Also I know it is important to know your status as a member throughout the semester, so I will be efficient with updating points on an Excel sheet that is easy to read and easy to find on the website. This way you will consistently know your progress toward being an active member!<br />
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My sister has cochlear implants and I have been passionate about CSD for as long as I can remember, so I love being a part of an organization where everyone else is passionate about these things as well. I have loved being a part of NSSLHA and I have gotten so much out of it, so it would be great to spend my senior year giving back to this organization as an officer!<br />
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Diana Mendoza<br />
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My name is Diana Mendoza, I am a Senior CSD major. This is my first semester OFFICIALLY in NSSLHA, however, I have come to meetings ever since switching to CSD in 2012. <br />
Speaking of my switch, I know everyone has their story as to why they are in CSD, and I feel that is important to know eachothers. My knowledge of Speech Language Pathology came to me on my road to become a Physician Assistant. I was attending a meeting for Health Occupation Students Association, when we had an SLP come in. She described what types of patients she has, and detailed her job with such enthusiasm. My reasons for becoming a PA were covered within what she said. Growing up, I had a cousin with Down Syndrome. I saw how much she suffered to simply swallow her favorite foods, and the pain I felt witnessing her endure before passing away drove me to be someone that can help. In the years to come, my grandma would have a stroke, and also had difficulties. I can continue to list what hits home, but I think you all get that this is something I'm passionate about. <br />
Since being in CSD, I have volunteered at Austin Speech Labs, and have interned for Dr. Byrd in the clinic - working with bilingual students that stutter, and now volunteer at Texas School for the Deaf, while initiating a volunteer program at a disadvantaged local elementary school for their Autism program (which will definitely be a regular NSSLHA program, once I get it going). <br />
I do hope to target Speech Language Pathology and Audiology volunteer opportunities, if elected as officer. <br />
I do come with fine print, in that I would like for it to be understood that "I am not a fan of people who do community service, simply to put it on paper (i.e. resume) that they did it. I want people to WANT to make an impact, and put their heart in what it is that they are volunteering for". <br />
Now, I make myself sound incredibly demanding, but I am really nice...I promise:) As an old geezer, I have had the chance to not only volunteer with various other organizations, but I have been a service chair for a service organization called Lending Hearts for 2 years, retired my position, and then took on being in the University-wide event called Project 2014 (whichever year it is)'s Logistics committee, and their Outreach committee. These experiences have taught me how to search and find volunteer opportunities in the Austin area, reach out, and cover all details needed to have the event happen. I have always anticipated issues arising, and take precautions to avoid them. I have come up with ideas already for NSSLHA, and hopefully I will be able to share it with you all. I am organized, driven and networked. Hopefully I can take these skills to help NSSLHA in acquiring several volunteer opportunities. <br />
Thank you for your time, and despite me being a noob of being NSSLHA legit, please vote for me!<br />
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Kendall Edison<br />
What qualities do you have that would make you an effective leader for this chapter?<br />
I can contribute a high level of professionalism. I am organized. I have leadership and orator skills. I am punctual and dependable. I do well at multi-tasking and creating detailed goals along with a timeline and procedure to achieve said goals. I feel that I am personable and approachable. I understand how much time and effort goes into creating a successful team and will not take the opportunity of becoming service-chair elect for granted.<br />
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What experience do you have that could contribute to the success of this NSSLHA Chapter?<br />
I am an active member in my community. I enjoy volunteer work and make time to volunteer each month. I have served as an officer, so I am experienced and well-versed. I have acted as president of the Speech and Debate team and currently I am the grounds/landscaping manager at my student cooperative until summer and have been for the last year. I work with a team and together we work to accomplish our goals. I am studying psychology and communication sciences and disorders so that my studies may overlap and benefit the hands-on volunteer work I participate in. I worked real jobs before and understand responsibility as I am independently paying to go to school. I have never been fired, I have always left on good terms because I believe its important to create ties and connections rather than burning your bridges. I have always been dependable and hard working whether its for volunteer work, an officership, or as an employee. I have also worked with autistic children as a babysitter/care giver. I am currently volunteering and observing at a pediatric communication therapy clinic where I am exposed to a vast array of personalities, behaviors, and developmental ranges.<br />
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In specific regards to my choice of position:<br />
I genuinely enjoy volunteer work. It's what I find meaning in. I plan on having enough volunteer opportunities for everyone to comfortably achieve their service points. I am a firm believer in networking so I hope to expand our service opportunities and try new things! I would also like to see us have more hands on options. My plan is to create a google doc sheet accessible to everyone that will proudly contain volunteer opportunities throughout the semester. <br />
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I currently work with these organizations and I love it:<br />
AUSTIN PETS ALIVE! <br />
TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES <br />
AUTISM SPEAKS <br />
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Why is being a member of NSSLHA on your campus important?<br />
Again, I must emphasize my appreciation and very real enjoyment of volunteer work. I find it to not only be fulfilling, but an excellent way to directly affect in a positive way, our local communities and organizations; in addition to, visibly giving back to individuals and families. It feels better to be able to see the work you are putting in help someone in the present time, as opposed to something more vague and distant. Spreading awareness on topics that are not touched on enough, as well as educating the public, is something I value.<br />
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What ideas do you have to improve this NSSLHA chapter?<br />
Incentives to have all of points required by a priority date. Waiting until last minute can be stressful on the individual as well as the organization while they are trying to find new opportunities to make up points and scrambling to enter everyone at the very last minute.<br />
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Distribution of pamphlets to classes at UT that deal with child/family development, psychology, Special Edu, Com Sci Disorders, etc. as well as other relative clubs/organizations. For example, I spoke about the organization in a few of my classes in hopes of peaking the interest of potential members and recruiting. It was a success! Several individuals have expressed interest in joining next semester! Simple steps like this can vastly increase the dynamic membership of NSSLHA and I'm excited to be a part of its growth!<br />
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There are many more ideas that I have and would love to receive more depth from our members to better them! <br />
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Carly Miller<br />
I would love to be secretary for NSSLHA, but if that does not work out I know that I would do a great job as fundraising chair as well. As fundraising chair I would organize more bake sales than we’ve had in the past, so that there are more point opportunities for you guys! I would continue to have profit shares at the typical places, but I think it would be great to also have profit shares at places we haven’t tried too, like Chili’s, Raising Canes, Chick Fil A, and Verts, to change things up a little bit! I want to use the fundraisers to create more point opportunities for you guys, as well as to make as much money as possible for NSSLHA so we can do all of the great things we want to do as a club. I am completely open to any other fundraising ideas and would put so much effort into the position! <br />
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Gabby Sepulveda<br />
Hello, my name is Gabby Sepulveda and I am a junior Audiology major. I am running for your 2014-2015 fundraising chair! I transferred to the major relatively late in the game, so I’ve only been an official CSD student for one semester. However, I have been involved in NSSLHA for the past year and I have really enjoyed it more than I thought I ever would. There are so many of you that I have gotten to know already, and so many more that I would like to in the future. That’s a big part of the reason I want to be an officer for NSSLHA. I also loved going to TSHA, and I really want to be able to raise as much money for that as possible, so that more members can go without having to worry about the cost. I am currently the fundraising chair for Autism Speaks, so I do have some experience with organizing fundraisers. I think my experience would help me out a lot; however, since Autism Speaks is a smaller organization, I’m confident I would still have plenty of room to give as much time as is needed to NSSLHA. I do have a few ideas already, which definitely need some tweaking but could be helpful! I’ve learned in my other organizations that having holiday based fundraisers (like selling chocolate roses on Valentine’s Day or ornaments on Christmas) is generally more successful than random bake sales, because people love giving other people presents. Also, if we can think of games and raffles to incorporate with those bake sales which have to do with CSD in some way, I think that would be super fun. Anyhow, I hope I’ve convinced you all that I can do a good job for NSSLHA :) Have a great day everyone! <br />
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Tyler Hawthorne<br />
To Tyler’s NSSHLA and CSD friends: As a sophomore interested in Audiology, and a member of TX NSSLHA for two semesters, Tyler Hawthorne has loved getting to socialize with UT students who have similar aspirations. He has also been a member of the UT Pep band, UT Men’s Chorus, and Texas APO. In these organizations, he’s held officer positions, and was selected onto a membership/fellowship committee. He’s a pretty social guy; He’s so social this is written in third person, because he’d have too much to say if he could use the word “I.” He finds the human sensory systems intriguing, and is highly interested in acquired hearing losses, hearing-protection technology for the military, musician’s earpieces, and Deaf Culture. His favorite NSSLHA memory so far was getting to attend TSHA classes and spending time with everyone in Houston. He learned quite a bit there, met two of the students recently accepted to the UT AuD program, and loved how delightful and outgoing all of his CSD peeps were. He’d love to utilize his superior organizational skills to plan UT NSSLHA’s 2015 TSHA adventure. He’s loved attending past socials and can’t wait to plan them in the future! His formal and informal social event ideas include—supporting TSD at a football game, the annual tailgate, a back-to-school waterpark/pool event, watching the Austin bats, attending an Austin Deaf-organization’s event, #TXNSSLHAgoesDT, a picnic/volleyball day at Peace Park, a mixer with the TX State NSSLHA, a mixer with another UT Communications’ organization, and study outings. Working with other officers, he will plan profit shares with the Fundraising chair, and a volunteer mixer/social with the Service chair. Detailed social event budget proposals will be written for the treasurer, and he’ll work with Publicity chair to promote an increase in usage of “#TXNSSLHA” on social media, and he’ll frequently report to the Presidents. He will constantly strive to uphold and execute the duties and responsibilities of the social chair, increase communication among all NSSLHA members, and stay in close contact with fellow officers. Planning at least two socials a month, Tyler fancies to increase the familial love, friendships, and support among the TX NSSLHA family! <br />
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My name is Andrea Keller and I'm going to be a fourth year Spanish Linguistics and CSD student this upcoming school year. This past year I was the Service Chair for NSSLHA, and because I greatly enjoyed my experience and time as a leader within NSSLHA I'm wanting to run as treasurer for this next year. Service Chair this past year taught me a lot about responsibility and organization and I feel that as your treasurer next year I'd be more than qualified to be an excellent money-keeper. Because I was an officer this past year I know the ins and outs of what it takes to be treasurer. Hayden and Ashley have thoroughly explained the duties to me. I've seen all the responsibilities Ashley had this past year such as collecting dues, cashing in checks once a week at Chase bank, getting money grants from the student government, and keeping track of our finances. Aside from the actual duties of treasurer, I'm really passionate about NSSLHA and all of the wonderful things we do as an organization. It's been wonderful getting to know everyone and observe all the amazing things each and every one of you do.<br />
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Hey everyone, I’m Amanda Aguirre (preferably to be known as Mandy)!<br />
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I’m in the running to become the Historian for the 2014-2015 UT NSSLHA year. I have truly enjoyed immersing myself into this club, and I can’t imagine a better way to start off next year than being “that girl with the camera”. Fear not, I know what I’m doing! I have the qualifications for this position, which include:<br />
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1. I make for a great wallflower with a camera. I enjoy capturing photos (especially when people don’t know it) that best express a club’s purpose and family-like atmosphere. Also, I enjoy editing photos with the subpar Paint skills I have and more. <br />
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2. I love inclusion. There’s nothing that makes you feel cooler than being tagged in a photo on Facebook with a group of self-driven NSSLHA members, or seeing your face on your own Newsfeed. (It’s bragging rights!) Therefore, I will be constantly updating the page whenever there is an event to share. It’s for the social inclusion!<br />
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3. I’ve been a Historian in many clubs throughout high school, and I’m currently a Historian for Operation Smile, here on campus. Additionally, I know that this Historian position entails proper attendance for almost every function; thus, I will be doing my best to have a perfect attendance record.<br />
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1. Besides posting the photos on Facebook, I would like to post photos on the blog as well. I would like to incorporate photos of our events into the blog. This could include creating a tab for photos, which could eventually have a link to our Facebook.<br />
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2. I believe that having a “Member” tab on the blog could make the inclusion of our members more pronounced. I could take a photo of every member, as in a “picture-day” style, and post them on the blog along with a fun fact or quote. Online members could send a photo in, and I can post these photos on the blog/Facebook to show off our members. I also believe that eventually, faces could be attached to names! (Additionally, I could use these photos for the scrapbook at the end of the year, because I know we all secretly semi-enjoyed our funky high school yearbooks.)<br />
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I want nothing more than to contribute to the club that, personally, made my SLP degree plan official, and I promise to always be “that girl with the camera” who guarantees to take a photo of you. <br />
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Emily Ybarbo<br />
My name is Emily Ybarbo and I am running for the publicity position. I am a junior speech pathology major from San Marcos, Texas. I am a member of Texas Dance, the competitive dance team for the university. I have been a member for three years and for two of these I have served as publicity/PR chair. In my time as Texas Dance's PR chair, I have given the team a social media presence. I have created and maintained all of our accounts including twitter, instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Through these accounts, I am able to show the world what we're doing, our accomplishments, and give fans outlets to keep up with us.<br />
For NSSHLA, I see many opportunities through social media to attract new members to grow, spread awareness, gain support, and show off the accomplishments of our members and group. Since social media is such a large part of our world now, I think it's important that we put ourselves out there for others to see the work we are doing. My hopes as publicity chair are to expand our visibility and keep other UT students up-to-date with issues important to us by creating twitter, instagram, and Facebook profiles for NSSHLA! I think through these resources we can reach more students to share what is important to us.<br />
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