Contact the Chairs of Presidency Committees

Financial Advisory Committee

The charge of the Financial Advisory Committee shall be to a) review the annual budget proposal of the TSHA Executive Board, b) recommend policies and procedures for increasing non-dues revenue, and c) review fiscal policies and procedures of the Association and recommend changes, including adjustments in dues, fees, investments and other charges. The Financial Advisory Committee will meet on an annual basis to consider the annual audit review.

• Meeting schedule: 2-3 meetings each year (approximately 3 hours each)
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3

Honors & Awards Committee

The Honors and Awards of the Association are intended to identify and recognize those whose contributions have been significant, outstanding, and excellent. The committee solicits nominations, reviews nominations and makes recommendations to the Executive Board for final selection of honorees.

• Meeting schedule: quarterly, with more frequency October through February
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours, October through February

Leadership Development Committee/TSHA Leadership Academy

The mission of the Leadership Development Committee is to facilitate the development of leaders within TSHA and the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Foundation (TSHF).

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 3-5 hours

Nominations & Elections Committee

Each year the Nominations Committee will solicit candidates for each TSHA office to be elected.

• Meeting schedule: quarterly, with more frequency October through February
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours, October through February

Past Presidents Committee

This committee creates opportunities for past Presidents of TSHA to network, collaborate, and provide feedback to the TSHA Executive Board upon request. Requirement: Members of this committee and its chair have previously served as a President of TSHA. 

• Meeting schedule: no regular meeting schedule, ad hoc meetings as needed
• Approximate time spent on projects per year: 3-5 hours

Past VPs Committee

This committee creates opportunities for past Vice Presidents of TSHA to network, collaborate and provide feedback to the TSHA Executive Board upon request. Requirement: Members of this committee and its chair have previously served as a vice president of TSHA. 

• Meeting schedule: no regular meeting schedule, ad hoc meetings as needed
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Publications Board

The Association’s publications may include but are not limited to the following: the Communicologist (e-magzine), TSHA Talk (e-newsletter), TXSHA.org website, TSHA Policy & Procedure Manual, TSHA Annual Report, and posts published via TSHA's social media channels.

• Meeting schedule: As Necessary.  Usually virtual
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

ASHA Liaisons

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State Advocates for Reimbursement (STAR)

The State Advocates for Reimbursement (STARs) are ASHA-member audiologists and speech-language pathologists who advocate in their states for improved health care coverage and reasonable reimbursement.

• Meeting schedule: ASHA meetings monthly, TSHA meeting quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 3-10 hours

State Advocates for Medicare Policy (StAMP)

StAMP participants are appointed by ASHA-recognized state speech-language-hearing associations. They advocate for Medicare coverage and reimbursement of audiology and speech-language pathology services in the states.

• Meeting schedule: ASHA meetings monthly, TSHA meeting quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 3-10 hours

State Education and Advocacy Leaders (SEAL)

State Education Advocacy Leaders (SEALs) are appointed by ASHA-recognized state speech-language hearing associations to advocate on education issues. These issues may include caseload/workload, salary supplements, and maintenance of personnel standards in school settings.

• Meeting schedule: ASHA meetings monthly, TSHA meeting quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 3-10 hours

Contact Audiology Committee Chairs

Audiology Issues Committee

The mission of the TSHA Audiology Issues Committee is to promote and grow the profession of Audiology’s presence in our multi-disciplinary association.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Audiology Education Committee

The mission of the TSHA Audiology Education Committee is to examine the educational needs of audiologists and audiology students and find ways to provide educational opportunities to meet these needs.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Contact Education & Scientific Affairs Committee Chairs

General Convention Volunteer Support

General convention volunteers may serve in a variety of roles, including supporting career development services, hospitality/philanthropy projects, university student programming activities for the “Spirit Day” for the Annual TSHA Convention, and general attendee support such as navigation and/or help desk support at the convention. This is a great way to learn more about convention and volunteer opportunities available.

• Meeting schedule: No regular meetings, Meetings in preparation of Annual Convention
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: Annual Convention Volunteer Hours

Community Integration and Development Committee

During TSHA's Annual Convention, the Community Integration and Development Committee will complete a community project. In addition to an annual community project, the committee also offers three sessions realted to career development. 

Spirit Day Committee

Facilitate university student programming activities for the “Spirit Day” for the Annual TSHA Convention.  Spirit Day supports students as well as to leave a positive impression of the profession, TSHA, and Convention so that when students become AuDs, SLPs, or SLPAs, they remain active in TSHA as a professional.

Scholarship/Volunteer Committee

Organize the process and determine the recipients of the Convention scholarships. Provide volunteers to support other co-chair areas for a professionally executed Convention.

Contact Member Engagement Committee Chairs

Diversity Committee

The goal of Diversity is to promote diversity and inclusion with professionals, students, and clients across multiple settings. Promoting the development and advancement of underrepresented groups by raising awareness through a variety of informative methods, in order to help build a stronger sense of identity and well-being with professionals, students, and clients. 

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-5 hours

National Speech Language Hearing Month Committee

The committee determines how to engage speech-language pathologists and audiologists and ways to promote what speech-language pathologists and audiologists do to improve the quality of life for those affected by communication and related disorders. The chair may serve as one of the members responsible for recruitment or retention and additional volunteers may be utilized to carry out the goals and objectives set forth by this committee.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly, more frequently in preparation for NSLHM
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-5 hours

Social Media Committee

The Social Media Committee helps to provide input and feedback on TSHA’s social media channels, and works to curate content that can be released on TSHA’s social media channels. 

• Meeting schedule: Monthly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours for TSHA.

Contact Professional Services Committee Chairs

Business Management Committee

The purpose of the TSHA Business Management Committee is to provide guidance and support to members/clinicians in a variety of practice settings regarding issues of reimbursement, documentation, insurance changes and challenges for coverage (Medicare, MCO, etc.).  Our goal is to offer reimbursement and business-related resources and education to SLPs and AUDs across the state of Texas. Such efforts will be initially pursued through education courses, being involved at our state convention, and will be further pursued through the TSHA website and other networking opportunities throughout the state. Members of this committee are strong leaders from a variety of settings and populations with business practice and reimbursement expertise.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

CLD Committee

The purpose of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CLD) Committee is to promote, advance, and enhance awareness of and advocacy for best practices related to culturally and linguistically appropriate practice in speech-language pathology and audiology.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Medical Speech Pathology Committee

The TSHA Medical Committee will have dynamic mechanisms to promote current practice information, education, high-quality resources and collaborations and networking related to Medical Speech Pathology across the state of Texas.

• Meeting schedule: Monthly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours

Public School Committee

The TSHA Public School Committee serves as a resource and advocate for SLPs and SLP-Assistants who are practicing in the public school setting.  The committee works closely with with Public School Advisory/Join TSHA-TCASE Committee. The PSC collaborates to provide relevant articles for the Communicologist, updates/revisions for the TSHA public school resources website, social media content, and recognition of SLPs and SLP-As working in public education. Members of the Public School Committee should be working in the public schools. 

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Public School Advisory/Joint TSHA-TCASE Committee

The Public School Advisory/Joint TSHA-TCASE Committee shall include a Chair and four committee members who signify statewide as well as rural/urban representation of the public school membership. Members should be serving in a SLP Lead or Supervisory role.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

SLP Assistants/SLP Assistants’ Supervisors Committee

The purpose of the SLP Supervisors and SLP-Assistant’s Committee is to support the SLP/SLP-A relationship with easily accessible training, resources, CEUs, and guidance during clinical practice.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Telepractice Committee

The purpose of the TSHA Telepractice Committee is to provide a resource for the members of TSHA in their use of telecommunication technology to deliver SLP and Audiology professional services.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

University Issues Committee

The University Issues Committee will provide consultation and direction concerning issues of significance pertaining to personnel preparation and pre-professional education of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours.

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Assistive Technology Committee

The purpose of this committee is to encourage evidence‐based practices in using assistive technology in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology and to provide resources for members.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Continuing Education Approval Committee

TSHA Continuing Education (CE) approval is provided for events which meet the continuing education requirements for renewal of Texas licensure for speech language pathology and/or audiology. The Continuing Education Approval Committee members review these applications submitted for CE to TSHA’s CE approval body and provide feedback as needed. Both speech-language pathologists and audiologists are needed for reviews. Training is provided. 

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-4 hours per week

Continuation of Guidelines Committee (COG)

The Continuation of Guidelines Committee (COG) will oversee the development, updating and editing of eligibility guideline manuals and training modules to support professionals working in the schools. The Co-chairs of the committee oversee the formation of workgroups to update the sets of guidelines. Volunteer roles for this committee would be considered for spots on a future workgroup. 

• Meeting schedule: Variable, as work groups meet as needed to complete a guideline
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-10 hours/month, depending on role

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development (PD) Committee will oversee the development, updating and editing, and marketing of professional development content. The PD Committee shall include a chair with a 2-year term.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours

Swallowing & Feeding in Schools Task Force

The purpose of this task force is to generate a document to support speech-language pathologists within the school system related to dysphagia services and considerations. This task force has completed its work and is awaiting formal approval through the TSHA Board of Directors. 

Webinar Committee

The purpose of this committee is to develop a process and schedule for setting up webinars for TSHA, including evaluating and selecting webinar topics. 

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 2-5 hours. 

Advocacy Committee Chairs

Advocacy Communications Committee

The Advocacy Communications Committee is dedicated to fostering strong, collaborative relationships with local and state-wide Texas leaders to safeguard and advance the TSHA Legislative Agenda. Our goal is to ensure that the voices of our members are heard loud and clear in the halls of power, driving positive changes for our profession and the communities we serve. Together, we can make a powerful impact, securing a brighter future for speech, language, and hearing professionals across Texas.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

Special Interests Committee

This committee aims to research and provide input on special issues that arise given the advocacy needs in a given year. 

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly 
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours

TSHA Political Action Committee (PAC)

The central purposes of the TSHA-PAC are to raise funds for political contributions and to attempt to influence the election of individuals to state offices in order to promote the interests and needs of the speech-language pathology and audiology professionals and of persons with communication disorders and other related disorders.

• Meeting schedule: Quarterly
• Approximate time spent on projects per month: 1-3 hours