First Timers Breakfast
New Investigators Roundtable
Doctoral Information Center
Graduate Information
Reception for Students at ASHA Convention
Legislative Council Membership Forum
Expert Consultation on Serving Multicultural Populations
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First Timers Breakfast
Thursday, November 13
7:00–7:45 am
McCormick Place, Room S406
Sponsored by Oral Deaf Education and Option Schools
If this is your first ASHA Convention, be sure to make plans to join other first timers at this continental breakfast. You will gain insight on how to navigate the ASHA program sessions, hear from ASHA President Glenda Ochsner and the Convention Program Co-Chairs, Ken Bleile and Mike Dennis. Let those who know help you make your first ASHA Convention a great experience.
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New Investigators Roundtable
Thursday, November 13
12:00–1:30 pm
McCormick Place, Room S406B
If you are beginning a research career in speech, language, or hearing science, this is your chance to dialogue with more seasoned investigators. Through informal roundtable discussions, this session will provide you an opportunity to become acquainted with individuals in the professions who might offer advice and counsel.
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Doctoral Information Center
Thursday, November 13
12:00 noon–5:00 pm
McCormick Place/Lakeside Center, Hall E
The Doctoral Information Center features faculty and information from doctoral programs in communication sciences and disorders. You will have the chance to learn about academic programs, their admissions requirements, curriculum requirements, faculty research interest, funding opportunities, and unique aspects of their doctoral programs. Attendees will receive a directory with contact information for all participating programs.
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Graduate Information Center
McCormick Place Convention Center, Hall E
Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Recruiters from more than 150 graduate and doctoral programs in speech-language pathology and audiology are available to provide tips for successful graduate school entry, and discuss doctoral and research opportunities for students interested in communication sciences and disorders.
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Reception for Students at ASHA Convention
McCormick Place, N133
Friday, November 14
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
ASHA's Research and Scientific Affairs Committee is hosting a reception for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in communication sciences and disorders programs at this year’s ASHA Convention in Chicago.
The main purpose of the reception is to provide students with an opportunity to meet other students with similar interests, to speak with doctoral students about their research experiences, and to have informed dialogue with seasoned investigators about careers in science and research. Light refreshment will be served.
Please RSVP to Gail Ghazzawi, Research Coordinator, ASHA, at gghazzawi@asha.org, or 800-498-2071, ext. 4403, by November 1.
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Legislative Council Membership Forum
Saturday, November 15 at 9:45 am
Hilton Chicago
The Legislative Council, along with the Executive Board, shapes ASHA’s future direction and, at the ASHA Convention in Chicago on Saturday, November 15, they would like to hear from you.
During the ASHA Legislative Council (LC) meeting, members have an opportunity to speak directly to councilors by attending the Membership Forum. The Membership Forum will be held at the Hilton Chicago. ASHA members may sign up to speak by completing the Request to Speak Form at the ASHA Information Booth in the lobby of the McCormick Place Convention Center or in the Legislative Council Workroom located at the Hilton. All forms must be submitted to the Legislative Council Workroom by 7:00 pm, Friday, November 14. The list and order of speakers will be posted outside the Legislative Council Workroom by 7:00 am Saturday, November 15.
Aware that many members won’t be in Chicago for the Convention, the LC is also offering members another way to participate—by e-mail or fax. If you are not able to attend the Convention, please submit your thoughts and comments by Friday, October 31, as follows:
- Your message should be no more than 500 words.
- If you would like your comments to go specifically to the Audiology/Hearing Science Assembly or the Speech-Language Pathology/Speech or Language Science Assembly, please designate that in your message. The Assembly Membership Forums will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 1:00 pm.
- E-mail your comments to Natalie Wilson or by fax at 301- 571-0469. All comments from members will be distributed to the Legislative Councilors.
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Expert Consultation on Serving Multicultural Populations
Saturday, November 15
1:30–2:30 pm
McCormick Place Convention Center, Room E262
Box lunches will be available for purchase
ASHA’s Multicultural Issues Board is pleased to provide a unique opportunity for Convention attendees to consult with experts on service delivery to multicultural populations. You will be able to participate in informal discussions with experts in the areas of child language and phonology, adult neurogenics, fluency, voice disorders, and audiology practice, as they relate to serving culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) clients. Participants should bring questions, concerns, and cases to present for review and discussion.
This session will give you practical recommendations for handling difficult cases, and ideas for managing expectations of administrators and families, and will enhance your ability to work with this increasing portion of our patient population. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to network and develop valuable connections that will benefit you and your clients.
If you are interested in attending this special program, please e-mail convention@asha.org with Expert Consultation Lunch in the subject line. Include your name and e-mail address. Indicate if you are interested in purchasing a box lunch for the meeting (cost $15) and if you have any special food requirements. Soft drinks and bottled water will be provided. If you cannot e-mail, you may fax the information to 301-571-0454.