COMD Participates in ASHA’s
Minority Student Leadership Program

Each year, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association selects a small number of students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology, to become a part of its Minority Leadership Program. The purpose of the program is to “provide focused educational programming and activities to build and enhance leadership skills” and “give participants the opportunity to interact with leaders in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences.” Participants have their expenses paid to attend ASHA’s annual convention in November, during which time they attend special meetings with ASHA officers, visit one of the ASHA’s Legislative Council sessions, and get connected with other future leaders in the profession. Only 20 students are chosen by ASHA to participate in this annual program. We have been fortunate enough to have students represent the University of South Carolina each year.