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Student Opportunities

Student Organizations

National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

IPFW has a recognized chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students may join the student affiliate organization of ASHA and begin to receive professional journals and other important mailings. Applications for membership may be obtained in the AUS Lab and Library.

NSSHLA meets regularly (as the Speech and Hearing Club) on campus. Any IPFW student enrolled in at least one credit hour may join the SHC regardless of major. Applications for membership may be obtained in Neff Hall 239 by the faculty mailboxes.

What is SHC?

The Speech and Hearing Club has the following purposes:

  • To create and stimulate an interest in speech pathology, audiology and education of people with speech and hearing disorders among IPFW students.
  • To encourage professional growth by providing learning experiences not offered in the formal course structure.
  • To foster a spirit of unity by coordinating the interests and efforts of persons with a common goal by offering opportunities for social and professional fellowship and by providing situations in which students and faculty may work together to advance the profession as a whole.
  • To educate the community as to the role of and need for speech pathology, audiology and education of people with speech and hearing disorders.

Member Benefits

The Speech and Hearing Club offers students a chance to:

  • Meet new people—educators, scientists, clinicians in the field, other students, etc.
  • Facilitate communication among students and between students and professionals.
  • Enjoy increased opportunities to participate in educationally oriented NSSLHA regional projects.
  • Enhance their résumés for graduate school.

Club Officers (2008-2009)

  • President - Stephanie Hoppes
  • Vice President – Elizabeth Learnard
  • Secretary – Tiffany Owens
  • Treasurer – Rose Gilani
  • Publicist – Ann Dutkiewicz
  • Historian – Jade Januseski

More Information

Speech & Hearing Club Last Meeting - April 21-12:00 NF278 Introduction of next years officers and end of the year party for all the graduating seniors. (Voting for new officers will begin Wed. 3/26....underneath the mailboxes in the AUS department)

Please contact AUS faculty & staff members Dr. Lucille Hess, Sharon Egly, or Jenni Schuldt, President, for more information about the IPFW Speech and Hearing Club and/or the selected informational associations.

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ASL PAH! CLUB

What is ASL PAH?

Members of ASL PAH! share the following interests.

  • Learning ASL and practicing ASL skills
  • Learning about the deaf culture
  • Interacting with deaf individuals
  • Meeting new people

Club Officers (2008-2009)

  • President –Lisa Kleinheksel
  • Vice President –Elizabeth Leanard
  • Secretary – Erin  St. Meyers
  • Treasurer – Ann Dutkiewicz
  • Publicist - Rachel Jones
  • Historian – Jasmine Downton

More Information

ASL Pah Club Meeting - April 14 - noon NF278

Please contact AUS faculty & staff members Dr. Lucille Hess, Sharon Egly, or Missy Drapac, President for more information about the ASL PAH! Club and/or the selected informational associations.

Informational Associations

  • Northeast Indiana Deaf Awareness Council
    Contact Donald Dunten for more information
  • Indiana Chapter of RID
  • National Association for the Deaf
  • DeafLink

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