“The Minority Student Leadership Program (MSLP) provides mentoring for ethnic/minority students by professionals who are aware of the many challenges and benefits of being a minority in the profession of speech-language pathology and audiology.” The program allows minority students unique opportunities to explore, participate, and experience activities that are designed to facilitate leadership and future careers.

As MSHA reaches its 53 years of celebration, I share with you my pleasure of reflecting on the history of success of the MSHA Minority Student Leadership Program that has culminated into strong professional/personal bonds between many mentors and students in the state of Missouri. Keeping in mind the success of the past program, I would like to honor the legacy left behind by the previous chairs, students, and mentors of the MSLP.

In the fall of 2011, the University Departmental Chairs will be sent a formal e-mail notice regarding applications for the MSLP 2011! Please identify the minority graduate students and mentors in your program and encourage them to apply for this wonderful opportunity. Please note that the completed applications must be sent to Jayanti Ray by Monday, February 6, 2012. Please feel free to send in your questions or suggestions to jray@semo.edu.

Jayanti Ray, Ph.D.
MSLP Coordinator
MSHA

General Student Application Information:

• Please note that student application packets must be received by Monday, February 6, 2012.
  
• Be sure to turn in the original and three copies of the MSLP application form with the rest of the required items per the checklist on the application form (Statement of Commitment).
  
• Applications are reviewed by a non-biased committee of readers made up of MSHA Multicultural Committee members.
  
• All applicants will be notified of the awards by the Coordinator of the MSLP, Jayanti Ray  jray@semo.edu.
  
• Students who plan to attend the convention regardless of the outcome of the selection process are encouraged to register for the convention by the early registration deadline, if they wish to take advantage of early registration fees and assure they are registered in advance for desired sessions. If they are selected, MSHA will issue them a refund.
  
• The Coordinator of the MSLP will complete the registration process for applicants who plan to attend the convention only as a consequence of being selected as an award recipient.
  

Additional questions regarding the application process should be directed to Jayanti Ray at jray@semo.edu or phone 573-450-8540.