Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences & Disorders

“The membership consists of approximately 250 member programs that offer undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in communication sciences and disorders.”

“The nominations committee shall present the nominees for elected officers to the board of directors. The board of directors shall forward the nominees to the attendees at the annual meeting of the voting member program representatives. Each eligible member program may cast a single ballot. The member program representatives shall vote for officers by electronic ballot within 30 days of the date of the annual meeting. The individual who receives the majority of the votes cast for a particular office shall be elected to such office. The elected officers shall hold office until the next election of officers and until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified, or until the earlier death, resignation, or removal of such officer.”

“The members of the organization shall have one vote on or in respect of any matter on which members of the organization have the right to vote under law, the articles of incorporation, or the bylaws.”

“The board of directors reviews the 990 prior to signing by the board treasurer.”

“Each director, principal officer, and member of a committee with board of directors' delegated powers shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person has recieved a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands the corporation is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax exempt purposes.”

“The organization's governing documents are available on their website.”

“To promote quality, accessibility, and innovation in communication sciences and disorders in higher education. The council advances the highest standards in pedagogy, clinical education and research. The council facilitates and promotes the recruitment, education and retention of both faculty and students to meet the public need.”