STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
MTSU Chapter

MTSU’s National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) chapter is affiliated with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Students are given opportunities to expand their knowledge about the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. They are encouraged to pursue a graduate degree in communication disorders and to network with professionals on and off campus. The NSSLHA chapter assists with local and national fundraising events, arranges professional workshops, develops supportive relationships with other students, and sponsors trips to in-state and out-of-state conferences. Each year, student groups attend the Tennessee Speech-Language-Hearing Association State Conference and the ASHA National Conference.

For more information regarding the NSSLHA MTSU Chapter, contact Elizabeth Smith.

NSSLHA MTSU Chapter Bylaws

NSSLHA Officers 2025

National NSSLHA

ASHA

Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for students dedicated to serving and representing the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program at Middle Tennessee State University. Student Ambassadors will share their knowledge, commitment, and passion for the program at recruiting events in Rutherford County and serve as tutors and teaching assistants for courses in SLPA.

Student Ambassadors help the SLPA faculty and staff recruit potential students for the major. Each ambassador will participate in local recruiting events to help prospective students learn about the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program at MTSU. Student Ambassadors will also work with faculty to support new students with tutoring/mentoring in SLPA courses.

As a Student Ambassador, you will develop many transferable skills that will benefit you. Graduate schools seek more than just good grades; they want community involvement and service! Student Ambassadors will gain leadership skills to help build your resume and university and scholarship applications. You will earn letters of recommendation for graduate school and get connected to and serve your campus, major, profession, and community. In addition, you will improve your interviewing and networking skills by helping potential students learn more about speech-language pathology and audiology.

Qualifications

• Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and enthusiasm
• Must have completed CDIS 3200 – Speech Sound Disorders
• Knowledge of the program and profession
• Available to work 2-3 events per semester, with a minimum of 1 being on a Saturday
• Be available to tutor or mentor students regularly
• Occasionally attend CDIS courses to facilitate small-group learning
• Must commit to one academic year (Fall-Spring)
• Demonstrate strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Student Ambassadors

• Are Positive
• Excel at communicating with others
• Provide excellent customer service
• Have MTSU spirit

A recruitment email will be sent to students majoring in speech-language pathology and audiology during the spring semester.