Are you or is someone you know interested in a rewarding Executive Board position for the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association?
In the spring of 2025, Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) members will elect a Vice President for Advocacy, Vice President for Educational and Scientific Affairs, and Vice President for Research and Development. Members are encouraged to recommend qualified persons or to self-nominate for these offices. TSHA's Call for Executive Board Nominations will be open through November 16, 2024.
Submit a Nomination
Positions and Responsibilities
Vice President of Advocacy responsibilities include:
- Encouraging affiliation between the Association and other persons or organizations having similar legislative interests and objectives
- Coordinating activities related to legislation and regulation.
- Oversees committees including, but not limited to: Advocacy Communications, Special Interests, Capitol/District Visit.
Vice President for Educational and Scientific Affairs responsibilities include:
- Developing, coordinating, and implementing educational programs occurring at the Annual Convention for the membership.
- Appoints chairs of designated standing committees, whose responsibilities include planning and coordinating all educational offerings, student involvement, community engagement and career development;
- Providing forums for the presentation of scientific endeavors of Members through the Annual Convention, including, but not limited to a posters session and committee foums.
Vice President for Research and Development responsibilites include:
- Development of new topics of interest and ideas leading to the advancement of speech-langauage pathology and audiology.
- Promotion of selected areas of interest, whic may include technology, administration, clinical technique, research, and education in the fields of speeh-clange pathology and audiology.
- Oversees committees including, but not limited to: Assistive Technology, Contiuation of Guidelines, Continuing Education Approval, Professional Development and Webinar.
- Appointing chairs of designated standing committees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is qualified to run for a TSHA elected position?
Candidates must have been a member of TSHA for at least three years and have had at least two years of experience at the TSHA task force or council level, serving in the capacity of chair or councilor on at least one occasion. Special consideration may be made for individuals from other states to recognize reciprocal duties.
What is the time committment?
Each officer serves an “elect” time (approximately two-thirds of a year) to acclimate and learn Executive Board protocol and information. Each officer serves in the vice presidency for two years once they take office. Executive Board members attend the TSHA Annual Convention each year, Executive Board meetings every other month (typically virtual), and quarterly Executive Council meetings. Additionally, Executive Board members work closely with their committees and may attend committee calls or work on committeee/association business throughout the month.
What happens on the Executive Board?
Executive Board members develop amazing ideas, enter into stimulating professional discussions, laugh and enjoy networking with friends from all over Texas, and provide outstanding professional opportunities to positively impact our professions.
How many nominees are slated per office?
Two candidates are slated per office by the Nominations and Elections Committee.
Can I self-nominate?
Yes! Please do.
Do I have to ask the person I nominate if they are willing to run?
Absolutely! Everyone needs to agree to be nominated.
Who can I contact to learn more?
TSHA Nominations and Elections Chair Erinn Hengst or Executive Director Katie Strang
Are there any rules that govern this process?
You can learn more about the nominations and elections process within the TSHA bylawas and Policies and Procedures, which is available at https://www.txsha.org/About/About-Us. Also, please note TSHA's Guidelines for Elections and Campaigning for TSHA Offices.