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Association Leadership and Involvement
SUE SWISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
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Agenda
Financial Aid Associations• National • Regional • State
My journey to LeadershipProfessional Development and Success
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Financial Aid Associations
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Why are Associations Important?Discussion of financial aid issues and strategiesTrainingProfessional Development/LeadershipLegislative advocacyResearch and dataNetworking and support
Financial Aid Association Structure
National Association
State Associations
Regional Associations
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NASFAA – Our National Association
NASFAA – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
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NASFAA OverviewInstitutional-based associationProfessional staff headquartered in Washington, DCServes 3,000 post-secondary institutionsRepresents the interest of financial aid professionals and students to Congress, Department of Education and other regulatory agenciesGoverned by a Board of Directors that generally meets three times a year
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NASFAA Leadership
PRESIDENT AND CEO – JUSTIN DRAEGER
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NASFAA Leadership
National Chair – Dan Mann (University of Illinois)Past National Chair – Eileen O’Leary (Stonehill College)National Chair-Elect – Lisa Blazer (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Transition occurs in July each year.
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NASFAA Board of Directors
National Chair (3-year term)National Chair-Elect (3-year term)Past National Chair (3-year term)6 Representatives-at-Large (2-year term) 6 Regional Representatives (1-year term)3 Commission Directors (1-year term; non-voting)6 Regional Observers (non-voting)
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Board Committees
Association GovernanceFinancial AffairsNominations and Elections
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Task Forces
The majority of volunteer opportunities open to the membership take the form of topical Task Forces. These groups are convened as needed, for the amount of time needed to accomplish a specific goal or goals, as outlined in the Task Force charter (see additional information about volunteering for NASFAA in the Committee and Task Force Handbook). Task Force opportunities are made available to members through Today's News. Opportunities currently open, currently filled, or planned for are as follows:
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Regional Associations
NASFAA has established six regional associations. Although separate legal entities, the relationship between NASFAA and the regional associations is harmonious and are bound by mutual interests
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Regional Associations
Is conduit for providing information to/from NASFAA and statesSeeks ways to work with state associations to provide services for our membersProvides leadership and professional development opportunities that is favored by NASFAA for leadership opportunities and committee appointmentsVaries on institutional vs. individual membership
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MASFAA – Our Regional Association
MASFAA – MIDWEST ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
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MASFAA Overview
Institutional-based association States Served: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia and WisconsinGoverned by a Executive Council that generally meets four times a year
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MASFAA Leadership
President – Sue Swisher (Saint Xavier University)Past President – Aaron Steffens (Luther College)President Elect – Thomas Ratliff (Indiana Wesleyan University)
Transition occurs in October each year.
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MASFAA Executive Council
Elected Officers
President
President-Elect
Immediate Past President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Treasurer-Elect
Delegates-at-Large (4)
State Representatives
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
West Virginia
Wisconsin
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MASFAA Executive CouncilStanding CommitteesAssociate Governance and Planning
Conference Local Arrangements
Conference ProgramFinanceMembership ServicesNominations & ElectionsProfessional Development
Site Selection
Discretionary CommitteesAccessArchivesAwardsCommunication and Electronic Initiatives
Donor DevelopmentFederal IssuesLeadership InstituteMembership ServicesResearchState and Conference LiaisonSummer InstituteWeb Services
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WVASFAA – Your State Association
WVASFAA – WEST VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATORS
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WVASFAA Overview
West Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (WVASFAA) is a volunteer organization devoted to enhancing professional competency, assisting in the development of effective programs, facilitating communication, and providing training opportunities to those who are interested in student financial aid administration.
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WVASFAA Leadership
President – Kathy Bialk (Marshall University)Past President – Amanda Sites Roberson (Eastern WV Community and Technical College)President-Elect – Katie Cooper (West Liberty State College)
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WVASFAA Executive Board
Elected OfficersPresidentPresident-ElectPast PresidentSecretaryTreasurerAssociate Member Representative
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WVASFAA Executive Board
CommitteesArchivesAssociate Member RepresentativeAssociation GovernanceAwardsFall 2015 ConferenceSpring 2016 ConferenceConstitution and BylawsDiversity and InclusionFinance and BudgetFinancial Aid Training for Counselors
Government Relations
Long Range Planning
Nominations and Elections
Membership
Social Outreach and Promotion
Professional Development and Training
Web Site/Electronic Initiatives
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Volunteer for a Committee - http://www.wvasfaa.org/docs/toc_forms.html
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My Journey to Leadership
Professional Development and Success
Why Should You Participate in Professional Activities?
To strengthen your financial aid skills and knowledgeTo develop leadership skillsTo expand your perspective on the profession and higher educationTo support your state, regional and national associationsTo widen your network of colleagues
Why Should You Participate in Professional Activities?
To share your knowledge and abilitiesTo add to your resume and credentialsTo keep yourself and your institution updated with the latest information/trendsTo develop relationships with elected officials and the Department of EducationTo have fun and make life-long friends!
Tips for Professional Success
Have the support of your supervisor and your family Be organized
◦ Prepare notebooks/folders that contains agendas, minutes, budgets, calendars, committee member rosters with names and contact info, by-laws, committee charges, notes, etc.
◦ Plan ahead◦ Incorporate meeting times into your schedule and plan to
attend all meetings
Tips for Professional Success
Understand your responsibilities and assignmentsDevelop goals and objectives to meet these
responsibilities/assignmentsDevelop a schedule to meet these goals and
objectivesEstablish realistic priorities and timelinesRemember to communicate
Tips for Professional Success
Don’t over-commit yourself Find proper balance between work/personalBe realistic about how much time and energy you can
commitBe dependable when volunteering your time
Don’t be afraid to ask for helpThis is not a sign of failureThese are volunteer associations
Questions?
Tips for Professional Success
Communicate with appropriate people throughout the processFollow through completely and timely with all assignmentsAssess what you have done and evaluate what you have personally learned
Tips for Professional Success
Think big and learn everythingPush yourself to do new thingsLearn from your mistakesFind, and then become, a role model/mentorStay involved and continue to progress up the leadership ladder
Enjoy Your Financial Aid Association
Experiences!
