National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
at
Eastern Michigan University
CONSTITUTION
I.
Eastern Michigan University’s local chapter of the National Student SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a student run organization for
undergraduate and graduate students preparing to become professionals in
speech-language pathology and hearing impaired education. While we are
dedicated to enriching the knowledge of our members, we also strive to promote
awareness of our sought professions on campus and be of service to our
community.
II.
Membership is open to all EMU students regarding race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or disability and can be obtained by filling
out the membership form and paying the $10 dues. All EMU members and
officers must be in good Academic and Judicial standing with the institution.
III.
Officers:
a. President
i. Run meetings, prepare agendas, manage calendar, delegate tasks,
keep members informed of NSSLHA related issues either through
email or postings, and other tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
b. Vice President
i. Presidential duties in absence of president, organization of speakers,
and other tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
c. Treasurer
i. Collect checks and work with advisor to organize payments of dues
and purchases by NSSLHA, and other tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
d. Secretary
i. Keep meeting minutes and attendance, manage NSSLHA binder,
prepare thank you cards or gifts for speakers, and other tasks as
assigned.
ii. 1 school year
e. Service Coordinator
i. Coordinate and delegate service projects, coordinate social/networking
opportunities, and other tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
f. Public Relations
i. Plan vision for facebook effectiveness, prepare handouts, and other
tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
g. Undergraduate Advocate
i. Research ways to help undergraduates, announce upcoming
deadlines & obtain undergraduate feedback, and other tasks as
assigned.
ii. 1 school year
h. Mechandise Coordinator
i. Organize the purchase of merchandise, promote sales, and organize
member orders of our NSSLHA chapter merchandise and apparel, and
other tasks as assigned.
ii. 1 school year
IV.
The NSSLHA Executive Board will be elected from the pool of volunteers each
April at the last meeting of the winter semester, effective immediately.
V.
Meetings will be held in the first and third weeks of each month at two times
based on SPSI and SPHI class schedules. Other meetings and guest lectures
can be set up on the off weeks by the board and posted on the NSSLHA
calendar.
VI.
This constitution can be amended by a majority vote of the active NSSLHA Board
Members.