You should nominate yourself or someone for the Board of Directors if:
Open Positions President Elect-Elect The President Elect-Elect is a voting member of the Executive Board. The President Elect-Elect carries out duties as assigned in preparation for assuming duties of President Elect and President;. The President Elect-Elect is tasked with planning and coordinating the the SCSHA Fall Workshop with board approval and as the budget permits. The President Elect-Elect will serve as the Convention Co-Chair. The President Elect-Elect shall present to the Executive Board for review a slate of nominees for each elected position at the fall meeting. Nominations can be made electronically by a specified deadline. Election of each of the offices shall be by electronic ballot of the entire voting membership of the Association. The nominee receiving the most votes shall be elected. The term of office is one year. Attends all board and council meetings and submit reports. Attends Fall Workshop. Functioning member of Convention Committee.
The Vice President of Government Affairs shall serve as a representative to the Executive Board for a term of two years. The Vice President of Government Affairs will be tasked with coordinating the activities for the association’s lobbyist. Additionally, the Vice President of Government Affairs will be tasked with communicating with the SCSHA Lobbyist, planning and attending SCSHA Legislative Day, as well as the Ambassador and award/scholarship presentation for “May is Better Speech and Hearing Month.” Research and present to the board ASHA Grants for Legislative Advocacy. The VP of Governmental Affairs is further tasked with coordinating all volunteers, including facilitators, for the convention. Communication with membership - Prepare at a minimum one article for the In Touch magazine. Attends all board and council meetings and submit reports. Attends Fall Workshop. Functioning member of Convention Committee.
The Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs shall serve as a representative to the Executive Board for a term of two years. The Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs must be a full-time practicing SLP. The Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs shall coordinate activities involving professional standards and ethical practices, reimbursement issues, as well as promote evidence-based practices in all work settings. Research and present to the board ASHA Grants for current area of needs. Participate in solicitation of and review of Call for Papers and Posters for the annual convention. Communication with membership - Prepare at a minimum one article for the In Touch magazine. Attend all board and council meetings and submit reports. Attends Fall Workshop. Functioning member of Convention Committee. VP of Audiology The Vice President of Audiology shall serve as a representative to the Executive Board for a term of two years. The Vice President of Audiology must be a member of SCSHA and SCAA, and will be tasked with acting as liaison to the South Carolina Academy of Audiology Board. Additionally, the Vice President of Audiology will be tasked with reporting issues of concerns to audiologists discussed by the ASHA Advisory Audiology Council. Promote SCSHA in order to recruit Audiology members. Communication with membership- Prepare at a minimum one article for the In Touch Attend all board and council meetings and submit reports. Attends Fall Workshop. Functioning member of Convention Committee. For further information regarding duties and associated timelines, please visit https://scsha.memberclicks.net/assets/policy_and_procedures-approved%204.7.18.pdf
SCHSA’s Leadership Development Program offers leadership training created for you, to prepare you for your next step in your career with
The program is tailored for your career stages to prepare you for your next step up the ladder! Ready, Set, Lead! Program Overview If you want to . . .
...then you should consider participating in SCSHA’s New Leadership Development Program! Applications will be available September 1, 2020 on www.scsha.net SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: [email protected] The application period for the Leadership Development Program is open September 1 until October 1. LDP Application
Frequently Asked Questions about the SCSHA LDP What is the LDP? What are the components of the program?
Is there a fee to participate? Who can apply? How do I apply? The application period for the Leadership Development Program is open September 1 until October 1. When does the LDP begin? The program begins with a live workshop followed by monthly facilitated webinars on various leadership topics. Contact Amber Heape at [email protected] or Elise Davis-McFarland at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. ![]()
ASHA calls on school districts across the country to make the safety of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, other school staff and faculty, students, and families their top priority as they develop plans for the coming school year.
We know our school-based members are facing considerable challenges and obstacles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic that threaten not only safety but also effective treatment. With so many factors at play (including health and safety, equitable access for marginalized and low-income communities, and service-delivery needs), school districts across the country must be flexible and accommodating in making decisions about re-opening. Although plans will look different from district to district, all decisions must be evidence-based. School districts should use data-driven guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health entities to prioritize the safety of audiologists and SLPs, assistants, students, families, and other school personnel while delivering the highest quality education and related services possible. When evidence points to unsafe conditions, ASHA urges offering remote learning only, along with telepractice services to meet the needs of children with communication disorders. Schools must receive appropriate funding for distance learning and service delivery. If and when a school physically re-opens, that’s only a first step. Schools must also receive enough funding and resources—including adequate supplies of appropriate personal protective equipment—so they can operate safely and effectively. We recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach is inappropriate and insufficient. Decisions should be based not on politics, but on science and focus on the well-being of students, staff, and families. To our school-based members: We know this is stressful and difficult. We hear you and your concerns, and we will continue to advocate on your behalf. Please read our ASHA Board of Directors advocacy position on reopening schools for more information. ASHA POSITION PAPER ON REOPENING SCHOOLS |