STUDENT CENTER
Roles and Responsibilities of ArSHA Student Representatives
The Student Representative shall lead the association in the areas of student recruitment and retention of student members through outreach to speech-language pathology students and audiology students in the state of Arizona. The student representatives will report directly to the Past President. The duties of the Student Representative shall include the following:
- In consultation with the board and the Association’s management company, monitor and supervise activities associated with student member recruitment and retention.
- Identify and attend various events to promote student memberships.
- Assist with the coordinating and recruitment of student volunteers for Advocacy Day.
- Assist with the coordinating and recruitment of student volunteers for the Annual Conference.
- Participate in the Student/Professional mentoring program led by the Community Relations and Cultural and Linguistic Diversity committees.
- Adding to and updating the Student Center section of the ArSHA webpage in conjunction with the Communications committee.
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April 18, 2025 – The Importance of Undergraduate Research and My Honors Thesis Experience
By: Haley Hinrichs I am a senior at the University of Arizona, completing my honors thesis: Attention and Behavior in Children with Developmental Language Disorder. Through this post, I will share my personal experiences with research involvement throughout my honors thesis and how I feel it has positively impacted my undergraduate experience. For this thesis, I am working with my mentor, Dr. Leah Kapa, to investigate how attention and observable inattentive behaviors relate in children with developmental language disorder (DLD) through a cognitive performance task and my created coding system to identify observable inattentive behaviors. My honors thesis has allowed…
April 16, 2025 – Cochlear Implants
PART II Libby Sarra ArSHA Student Representative A.T. Still University WHAT IS A COCHLEAR IMPLANT? A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that is used to provide a sense of sound to a person who has moderate to profound nerve loss of hearing (sensorineural hearing loss) that receive little to no benefit from traditional amplification (hearing aids) in one ear or both ears. HOW DOES IT WORK? The device consists of an external portion that sits behind the ear and a second portion that is surgically implanted under the skin and into the organ of hearing (cochlea). The…
April 15, 2025 – DYSPHAGIA: BRINGING AWARENESS TO SWALLOWING DISORDERS AND TREATMENT
Swallowing Therapy: Understanding Its Role and Importance Swallowing therapy, also known as dysphagia therapy, is a specialized form of treatment designed to help individuals who have difficulty swallowing. This condition, called dysphagia, is more than just a medical term—it represents a significant challenge that affects essential daily activities such as eating and drinking. Dysphagia can impact individuals of all ages, but is particularly prevalent among adults who have experienced certain medical events or illnesses. Download the PDF to read the entire article.
Why Arizona Speech Pathology and Audiology Students Should Attend the Annual ArSHA Convention
By: Madison Graham For students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology, professional growth and networking opportunities are key to building a successful future. One of the best ways to take advantage of these opportunities is by attending the annual Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ArSHA) Convention. Here’s why this event should be a top priority for students in the field: Expand Your Knowledge Beyond the Classroom The ArSHA Convention provides access to the latest research, techniques, and innovations in speech-language pathology and audiology. From specialized sessions on emerging therapies to discussions about the latest assistive technologies, attendees gain a broader…