Why Didn't I Think of This Before? Perceptions of Stakeholder Engaged Research. Presented by: Nicholas Malendowski, Central Michigan University; Clarisse El-Khouri, B.A., Nova Southeastern University; Jackie Hinckley, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ANCDS, Nova Southeastern University and Katie Strong, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Central Michigan University

Coding and Analyzing the Variation of Speech in Adults Who Stutter. Presented by: Erika Mueller, Jenna Fisher, Kaylin Gray, Greg Spray, Ph.D., CCC-SLP and Scott Yaruss, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-F, F-ASHA, Michigan State University.

HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY MSHF!!!
What were you doing in 2006? Were you finishing your degree or just starting it? Were you in the middle of your CF or beginning a new position? Do you remember who was President of the U.S. then? Of MSHA? What were major events that year?  It seems so long ago, but 15 years in the grand scheme of things is a very short time. 

On March 14, 2006, the MSHF (aka “the Foundation”) was incorporated. Its very first meeting was held 3 days later on St. Patrick’s Day at MSU. The first board had 9 members: Ken Bouchard, Kathy Boyer, Leo Deal, Sherry Dean, Fran Eldis, Marc Haxer, Kathy Quinn, Linda Lou Smith, and Liz Stevens. Sandy Glista was MSHA’s President in 2006 and served as an ex officio board member. After the election of officers, board members passed the hat and collected enough money ($300) so that Boyer (Treasurer) could open a bank account. During 2006 Stevens (as MSHF President) submitted paperwork to the IRS so that the Foundation would be considered a 501(c )(3). MSHF was on its way!
 
Over the past 15 years, the Foundation has continued to grow and began awarding its initial “scholarships” then called ‘book awards” to 5 students in 2009. To date MSHF has distributed a total of $35,000 to 75 deserving students. It just awarded its 76^th award to Lauren Denti, of Wayne State University, in the Doctorate of Audiology Program. Check out the MSHF website to learn about Lauren and other past award recipients. www.msha-foundation.org 
 
It’s not too late to help us celebrate the Foundation’s birthday by donating today. Click here to donate
 
Thank you all for your daily steadfast work to help individuals, young and old, with communication, swallowing, and hearing disorders. Thanks especially for supporting the Foundation which impacts the lives of so many by supporting students who then become practitioners. We know that it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
 
In the words of Helen Keller:
"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."

Thank you for caring and giving back.
 
Liz Stevens
President, MSHF

MSHF Board 2021:
Pam Ansell                         
Alyssa Eminhizer                    
Courtney Halbower            
Kathy Rigley-Rowell
Liz Stevens                         
John Stevens
Katie Strong                        
Tim Weise
MSHA Liaison: Ashley Gutowski
 
What happened in 2006?
US President: George W. Bush; 1^st class postage is 39 cents; Broadway shows: The Color Purple, Jersey Boys; Movies: Juno, The DiVinci Code, Ratatouille, Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Techies- The first I-Phone was not invented until a year later in 2007!!  
 
MSHA Public School Committee published the Michigan Speech-Language Guidelines: Suggestions for Eligibility, Service Delivery, and Exit Criteria (2006). Governor of Michigan- Jennifer Granholm (her first term) (SLP licensure passed in 2009 during her 2^nd ); Audiology licensure passed separately in 2004.
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Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2021, the theme is "Building Connections."
Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) was founded in 1927, by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The aim of BHSM is to raise awareness about hearing and speech problems, encouraging people to analyze their own hearing and speech, and to take action if they think there might be a problem. Treatment can then be given to improve the quality of life in people with communication problems. AHSA offer many resources for this annual BHSM campaign held throughout May. These resources are tailored for patients, health professionals and members of the public. A section of their website is dedicated to BHSM, which features personal stories about this month. BHSM also encourages parents to identify possible speech and language problems in their children which can affect a child's learning and self esteem. BHSM educates people about the signs of hearing loss.  As in previous years, ASHA will be offering free templates, graphics, and more. ASHA will also host its annual social media campaign/contest, Speaking Up For Communication.To learn more about BHSM or to access ASHA's resources please click here.

Our Story: In 1997, FRIENDS was founded to meet the need for organized support and education for young people who stutter and their families. Over the years, we have expanded into a national organization that hosts a large annual convention each July and many regional one-day conferences around the country throughout the year. We primarily serve young people and their families, but also provide invaluable education to SLPs and graduate students and welcome adults who stutter into our community as volunteers. Please visit our website for more information friendswhostutter.org
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Greetings everyone! I would first like to thank everyone who participated in our first virtual MSHA conference. I would especially like to thank Amy Prichard Sova, Jenny Fedewa, Kim Wesoloski, Dr. Greg Spray, our conference moderators, and conference speakers, for making the conference a success, and the MSHA Executive Board and Advisory Assembly for their valuable input for conference speakers and events. In addition, I want to thank all our conference attendees. Your participation is much appreciated!
 
In addition, I want to thank Dr. Greg Spray for his additional year of leadership as MSHA President. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many unanticipated changes, including cancellation of our 2020 in-person conference, and offering a successful summer 2020 conference symposium. With Greg’s leadership, and with the help of the office staff, executive board, and advisory assembly, we were able to adjust and move forward like the strong organization we continue to be. Thank you again!
 
Now I would like to formally introduce myself for those who I have yet to meet. I have lived in Michigan for 14 years. I am a native of Houston, TX. I received my bachelor’s degree in sociology from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, and my master’s degree in communication disorders from the University of Houston. I completed my clinical fellowship year in Clear Creek Independent School District, just outside of Houston. I moved to the Midwest in 2003 and completed my PhD at Bowling Green State University in 2007. From there, I moved to Michigan, where I am now an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Wayne State University. I enjoy my clinical work as a speech-language pathologist, teaching and mentoring students, and research on identity, intersectionality, and psychosocial experiences of individuals who stutter. I am a person who stutters, so I have had my own personal journey with communication. I have been an active MSHA member for a number of years. I have served on the MSHA Student Affairs Committee (2009-2011), two terms on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (2013-2019), and two years on the MSHA Executive Council as President-Elect. These experiences have given me valuable insights into the structure, operation, and needs of MSHA.
 
Over the last year, our world has experienced change, grief, and transition. As such, I am pleased to observe how MSHA has responded to the call of duty, by offering a virtual 2020 summer symposium, and a virtual conference for 2021, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and also by implementing a new VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive board position, along with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. We will continue to update you on these efforts as they continue to develop. In addition, I hope to work with the executive board and advisory assembly to continue to address the needs of students and the general membership.
 
In closing, I want to express how honored I am to serve as your President for 2021-22. The Executive Board and Advisory Assembly are here for you, and we encourage you to reach out to us. Keep up the fabulous work!
 

Sincerely,
 
Derek Daniels, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
MSHA President

On behalf of myself, the MSHA Program Committee and Executive Board, we want to thank you for attending this year’s annual conference, “Propelling the Professions into the Future: Your Connection to Research & Clinical Practice” on March 18-20, 2021. Thanks to volunteer leadership, sponsorship, and our attendee’s flexibility, we were able to hold our conference virtually to meet your needs.

Despite a few technical hiccups the Virtual Conference was by all measures, very successful. We had over 400 attendees and the majority of comments on the course evaluations were positive. Even though we could not meet in person, we were able to still able to network, catch up with friends and colleagues, and use in room “chat features” to interact in real time with our speakers and other course participants.

Our student members were able to engage in our annual Praxis Bowl tournament. Our student members in SLP/AUD university programs from Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University and Grand Valley State University competed to answer potential questions that could be found on the Praxis Examination. Congratulations to the students of Michigan State University on their win!

 

Thanks to all of you who took the time to complete evaluations and let us know what you liked, what you didn't like, and how we can make improvements. We read all of the evaluations and appreciate your suggestions for future speakers. Speaker suggestions have been passed on to both the Healthcare and Public School committees. It has been a pleasure serving you and I hope that you will continue to be engaged with MSHA.

On that note, please mark your calendars: The next MSHA conference will take place March 24-26, 2022. More information can be found in the article below!

Warmly,
Amy Prichard Sova, M.A., CCC-SLP, Conference Chair 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in or have questions on becoming a 2021 Industry Sponsor please contact Jenny Fedewa at msha@att.net or visit the MSHA website to view all options.