National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

“Form 990, part i, line 5 nsslha has access to three asha staff members. Their salaries are paid by asha and reimbursed by nsslha.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 1 success starts with national nsslha. We inspire, empower, and support students in the field of csd. We give you the tools to navigate your academic career while preparing you for your professional one.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 6 nsslha is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. Membership is available to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students enrolled full- or part-time in a communication sciences program or related major. All students pay the same annual dues.”

“Form 990, part vi, line a nsslha members elect its executive council by voting.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11b nsslha's form 990 is prepared and reviewed by its outside accountants, bdo. A final draft of form 990 will be reviewed by american speech-language-hearing association (asha)'s finance staff before presenting the 990 to the board of directors. Nsslha will make the form 990 available in electronic form to the board and allow the board members a period for review and comment prior to filing with the irs.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c the conflict of interest policy states that no member of the nsslha executive council or any of its committees shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation with the nsslha council. Each individual shall disclose to the association any personal interest that he or she may have in any matter pending before the nsslha council and shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matter. At the beginning of the executive council's term, the council receives and reviews the association's conflict of interest statement. At that time, the policy is reviewed in detail, and any potential conflicts that may arise are discussed. Individual councilors are advised to recuse themselves from voting on nsslha grants if the submission is from the chapter where they are currently a student. Councilors are also prohibited from engaging in any regional or personal exchanges with individuals or companies that are sponsors of the national organization. Any violations of the conflict of interest policy will be overseen by the nsslha executive committee and handled on a case-by-case basis. The executive committee will decide the appropriate course of action, communication and resolution in these matters.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15 asha is responsible for determining reasonable compensation for nsslha's officers and key employees. Asha officials use their professional discretion to determine compensation amounts for nsslha based on the reasonableness standards utilized for determining compensation for its own officers and key employees. Nsslha does not pay any compensation for the treasurer and secretary's positions on the nsslha board.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 19 nsslha makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon receiving written request from the public.”