The Student Academy of Audiology is the national student organization of the American Academy of Audiology that serves as a collective voice for students and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in audiology. The SAA introduces students to lifelong involvement in activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology, and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve.
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SAA Board of Directors
Meet the SAA Board of Directors.
Connect with Your Board
In order for your board of directors to represent you and make 2010-2011 the best year ever, email Ryan Bullock, SAA president–he needs to hear from you. Or, you can post your comments and ideas on the SAA Listserv. Not a member of the listserv? Sign up here.
From the Presidents: You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello
As the 2009-2010 SAA board of directors prepares to pass the baton to the 2010-2011 board, read what outgoing president, Virginia Best, and president-elect, Ryan Bullock, have to say.
Review the FAQs (PDF), SAA Bylaws (PDF), and articles about the SAA.
In the News
Student Spotlight in Audiology Today
Two SAA members have written thought-provoking articles for the Student Spotlight column in the July/August 2010 issue of Audiology Today. Kari Morgenstein, a second-year AuD student at University of Florida and newly elected SAA board member, writes on advocacy, and Dustin Richards, a second-year AuD student at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, writes on securing the future. Watch your mailboxes for AT and read these calls for action!
SAA at AudiologyNOW! 2010
The Student Academy of Audiology concluded its inaugural year with many great opportunities for audiology students at AudiologyNOW! 2010, held in sunny San Diego, California, April 14-17. Click here for highlights of these outstanding SAA events.
SAA Encourages Participation in Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program
The Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) is organizing a national service project by partnering with the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing program. The SAA has already received interest in participation from numerous SAA chapters.
Read more about this amazing service opportunity.
Chapter Corner
Profile: SAA Chapter at Nova Southeastern University – Getting Involved
NaTalla McCoy, from the SAA Chapter at Nova Southeastern University, talks about the activities of NSU’s extremely active, involved, and committed chapter members. Read more and be prepared to say Go Team! at your own school.
Profile: SAA Chapter at University of Florida – Advocacy in Action
Kari Morgenstein, an incoming SAA board member from the University of Florida, was inspired at AudiologyNOW! 2010 to promote audiology advocacy locally in hopes of having an impact nationally. Read her motivating story and get ready to advocate for audiology on your own campus!
Profile: Central Michigan University’s Pre-Audiology Student Organization
The Pre-Audiology Student Organization (PASO) of Central Michigan University (CMU) has been a helpful new source of information and networking for aspiring audiologists. Read more about this three-year old group that offers a wide variety of out-of-class educational experiences and social networking opportunities for each pre-audiology student.
Math Time: 46 + (Your University Here) = A Growing SAA Family!
The SAA now has 46 chapters ! Get in on the excitement and organize your SAA chapter now. Already have a chapter but it’s not on the list? Time to make it official! Download a chapter application form and the chapter bylaws today!
Chapter Quiz – Part 1
Which university program is the latest addition to the SAA's family of chapters?
Click here for the answer. Hint: Their audiology program was ranked #2 in the country by
U.S. News and World Report.
Chapter Quiz – Part 2
Which SAA chapter recently had a rewarding experience participating in Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program activities. Hint: their chapter is located at the longest-standing AuD program in the country. Click here for the answer.
What's the Buzz?
Has your chapter participated in Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program or other humanitarian service activities? Has one of your members won an award and you’d love to give him or her a shout-out? Do you have great fundraising ideas? Have you found innovative ways of getting the audiology message out to your community? We want to hear from you! Send your stories to us.
PhD Cafe
PhD Network Breakfast
Thursday morning, April 15, at AudiologyNOW! 2010 began bright and early for 27 doctoral students who attended the PhD Students Networking Breakfast. Read more about their stimulating discussions.
NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival
This annual two-day event held at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. This year's festival will be held October 25-26. Read more about this opportunity to learn about the NIH Intramural Research Program and postdoctoral training at the NIH.