As a part of our efforts to advance relationships between Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) chapters, national SAA has developed a series of Chapter Challenges to help grow engagement in our profession, and build a sense of community among students of audiology. Furthermore, as future audiologists, it is paramount to be active participants in the advancement of our profession. We encourage all chapters to participate!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2024-2025 NATIONAL SAA CHAPTER CHALLENGE:
- The 2024-2025 National SAA Chapter Challenge program is divided into five main categories: Advocacy, Education, Humanitarian, Fundraising, and Inclusivity and Representation.
- Complete the 2024-2025 Chapter Challenge Submission Form before the deadline for each period.
- Points can be submitted in three different periods during the year. NOTE: LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Period 1: May 20, 2024 – October 4, 2024 (submission deadline October 6, 2024)
- Period 2: October 5, 2024 – December 13, 2024 (submission deadline December 15, 2024)
- Period 3: December 14, 2024 – March 10, 2025 (submission deadline March 12, 2025)
- Read the descriptions and directions on the submission form carefully to understand how points are tallied. There is a designated "notes" area in each section where supplemental information can be added as needed. Make sure to include all activities in which your chapter participated. Points will be tallied and scores will be communicated to all chapters at the end of each submission period.
- If you have questions about how an activity should be tallied, please contact Shelby Somers or Braidyn Milner, national SAA chapter challenge subcommittee volunteers, or Mara Smith, national SAA chapter relations chair.
- The top THREE chapters who earn the most points will be declared Chapter Challenge Champions.
- Winning chapters will:
- Receive a certificate of recognition from the national SAA;
- Be featured on the national SAA website and on national SAA social media;
- Receive recognition during the 2025 SAA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
We look forward to a friendly competition and seeing everything your chapters accomplish! Be sure to send videos, photos, and write-ups so we can share in your successes and track your chapter’s progress!