Volunteer Opportunities
Occasionally agencies or families contact the department with opportunities for students to provide support and practice under supervision to their clients or family members. Ask the department chairperson or your academic advisor to provide a list of current opportunities.
Other volunteer opportunities are found at local hospital rehabilitation units, extended care facilities, public schools, pre-school programs, agencies serving all ages of persons with special needs. Students who do engage in volunteer activities are urged to dress appropriately for the setting. (See clinic handbook.) Also, students are reminded that in most settings where one volunteers, confidentiality is important. (See clinic handbook for specific guidelines.)
Student Organizations
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
IPFW has a recognized chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students may join the student affiliate organization of ASHA and begin to receive professional journals and other important mailings. Applications for membership may be obtained at the following: link to NSSLHA website.
NSSHLA meets regularly (as the Speech and Hearing Club) on campus. Any IPFW student enrolled in at least one credit hour may join the SHC regardless of major. Applications for membership may be obtained in Neff Hall 239 by the faculty mailboxes.
What is SHC?
The Speech and Hearing Club has the following purposes:
- To create and stimulate an interest in speech pathology, audiology and education of people with speech and hearing disorders among IPFW students.
- To encourage professional growth by providing learning experiences not offered in the formal course structure.
- To foster a spirit of unity by coordinating the interests and efforts of persons with a common goal by offering opportunities for social and professional fellowship and by providing situations in which students and faculty may work together to advance the profession as a whole.
- To educate the community as to the role of and need for speech pathology, audiology and education of people with speech and hearing disorders.
Member Benefits
The Speech and Hearing Club offers students a chance to:
- Meet new people—educators, scientists, clinicians in the field, other students, etc.
- Facilitate communication among students and between students and professionals.
- Enjoy increased opportunities to participate in educationally oriented NSSLHA regional projects.
- Greater opportunities to enhance résumés for graduate school with meaningful experiences.
Club Officers 2012-2013
- President - Chelsey Hazelett
- Vice President - Danae Westgerdes
- Secretary - Katlyn Knuth
- Treasurer - Rita Jakubowicz
- Publicist - Chelsea Schmidt
- Historian - TBA
More Information
-Speech and Hearing Club Meeting - first Monday/month at noon in Neff 278
-Sensitive Santa Event - TBA, Dec. 2012
-Sensitive Easter Bunny - TBA
Please contact CSD faculty & staff members Dr. Jonathan Dalby, Sharon Egly, or Chelsey Hazelett, the club president for more information about the IPFW Speech and Hearing Club and/or the selected informational associations.
ASL PAH! CLUB
What is ASL PAH?
Members of ASL PAH! share the following interests.
- Learning ASL and practicing ASL skills
- Learning about the deaf culture
- Interacting with deaf individuals
- Meeting new people
Club Officers 2012-2013
- President – Karissa Mills
- Vice President – Stephanie Shamo
- Secretary – Lisa Quach
- Treasurer – Kat Schaffer
- Publicist - Teresa Barcenas
- Historian - Alicia Bigelow
More Information
-Sign Choir Practice - M/W 12-1:00 p.m. (location TBA)
-ASL Pah Club Meeting - 2nd Monday/month at noon, in Neff 278
-Deaf Deaf World - March 21, 2013, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Walb Union Ballroom
The Sign Choir will perform
Please contact CSD faculty & staff members Dr. Jonathan Dalby, Sharon Egly, or Karissa Mills, the club president for more information about the ASL PAH! Club and/or the selected informational associations below.
Informational Associations
- Northeast Indiana Deaf Awareness Council
Contact Donald Dunten for more information
- Indiana Chapter of RID
- National Association for the Deaf
- DeafLink
Autism Speaks U
IPFW Autism Speaks U is an official chapter of the main Autism Speaks U program. Its members provide support for the Fort Wayne and surrounding community in addition to raising funds for the main organization.
Club Officers 2012-2013
- President - Tina Peaks
- Vice President - Diana Wayman
- Secretary - Sadie King-Hoffman
- Treasurer - Lisa Quach
- Historian - TBA
More Information
Club meetings are the third Monday of the month at noon in Neff 278
Autism Speaks U link
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