aasfaa 2021 fall conference

AASFAA 2021 Fall Conference

“AL Together”

October 10 – 13, 2021 The Battle House

Mobile, AL

AASFAA Fall Conference | 2021

WELCOME FROM YOUR AASFAA PRESIDENT

Hello my AASFAA friends!

The AASFAA Executive Board and I welcome you to the 2021-22 Fall Conference at The Battle House in Mobile. This year’s theme ‘AL Together’ is all about the AASFAA family being able to come together and celebrate what we do. This conference has been three years in the making

Last year President Stephen said in our virtual conference “This has been an extremely difficult year for us all as we try to navigate our new normal”. However, through everyone’s hard work, dedication, and sense of perseverance we have been able to continue to serve our students and colleagues, even though it may be vastly different than how we have in the past. While we look forward to the future and the time, we will all be able to gather in person again, we will use this opportunity to meet virtually and learn how to better serve our students. These words are still ringing true for this year, 2021-2022; as we are still trying to find the new “normal”. Will we be live? Will we be virtual? What do we say and do?

In financial aid, we deal with change all the time. Most of us are “change agents” we see something and we “fix it” or someone somewhere always seems to have a better idea. Where were you when verification changed this summer? That was a very positive change for our students, for some of us it helped our enrollments. Getting rid of enrollment barriers must be the focus of our new and ever evolving policies and procedures. So, for Financial Aid, the new normal will not be static it will be ever changing. We strive to do our best for all our constituents, which include our students.

I am grateful for all those who have contributed to making this conference a success, some have been

at it three years (go Audrey 😊). Everyone who has ‘chipped’ in I say thank you on behalf of the Board

and myself.

Please enjoy yourselves, above all else eat the food, we have enough for everyone. Come to the President’s Reception, you should not be disappointed. Enjoy Mobile, take time to walk around, it is a scenic downtown and Mobile has many interesting sites.

Can’t wait to see you all.

Dr. James Theeuwes

AASFAA President, 2021-2022


WELCOME FROM YOUR AASFAA PRESIDENT-ELECT AASFAA Family,

We are so excited to welcome everyone to the Battle House Hotel & Spa, for our Fall 2021 AASFAA Conference. We are thankful for this great conference agenda that our Conference Committee have prepared for us this year and are looking forward to a great week of training and networking.

We are looking forward to all coming back together after the events of last year. I am excited about serving AASFAA and meeting those of you I have not met and enjoying this week with my AASFAA family.

AASFAA has given me the opportunity to grow, learn and network with some of the best in the business. Throughout my years in AASFAA, I have connected with many individuals when one of us needed help. It’s so nice to be a part of an organization whose members will drop everything to help someone in need.

I appreciate AASFAA and the personal and professional growth it has afforded me, and I encourage each one of you to continue being involved! I am thankful that each one of you are a part of this organization. Without you, AASFAA would not be the great organization that it is.

If you need anything during the conference, please let me know.

Thank you for coming.

Angela Smith

AASFAA President Elect, 2021-2022


Audrey White Conference Chair The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dr. James Theeuwes AASFAA President Coastal Alabama Community College

Stephanie Miller Committee Member Central Alabama Community College

Randi Bozeman Committee Member Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Shannon Jones Committee Member Inceptia

Gail Beggs Committee Member Bishop State Community College

Cierra Smith Committee Member Northwest-Shoals Community College

Melissa Todd Committee Member Southern Union State Community College

2021-22 AASFAA CONFERENCE COMMITTEE


THE BATTLE HOUSE MAP


CONFERENCE MENU *

Monday Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries, Freshly Baked Muffins, Croissants and Danish, Sweet Butter, Honey and Preserves Assorted Biscuit or English Muffin Sandwiches, Ham, Sausage or Bacon Egg and Cheese. Chilled Juices, Freshly Brewed

Battle House Signature Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection.

Monday Lunch Southern Style Potato Salad, Cole Slaw House Smoked Pulled Pork Alabama White, Sweet Memphis, Chipotle and Carolina Style Sauces. House Made Pickles, Southern Fried Chicken Conecuh Sausage Baked Beans Fresh Baked Yeast Rolls and Jalapeno Corn Muffins Pecan Pie Bars and Apple Pie Squares. Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Battle House Signature Blend Coffee Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection

Tuesday Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries Individual Fruit and Greek Yogurts House-Made Granola Smoothie Bar: Coconut and Mango, Kale and Avocado & Strawberry and Banana Egg Muffins, Spinach and Feta Cheese & Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Local Pecans, Cinnamon, Raisins Assorted Chilled Juices Freshly Brewed Battle House Signature Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection.

Tuesday Lunch Tomato & Basil Bisque Organic Greens Salad with Chefs Selection of Seasonal Toppings House Roasted Turkey and Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, on Nine Grain Bread Herb Roasted Shaved Prime Rib, Baby Spinach, Red Onion, White Cheddar, Horseradish Sauce Italian Meats, Provolone ,Organic Greens, Roasted Tomatoes and House Made Focaccia Bread Marinated Grilled Vegetable Wrap, Boursin Cheese, Wild Arugula Appropriate Accompaniments, Dill Pickles, House-Made Chips Fresh Baked Assorted Cookies and Loaded Brownies. Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Battle House Signature Blend Coffee Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection.

President’s Dinner Mixed Greens Salad with Assorted Toppings and Dressings Gulf Seafood Gumbo South Alabama Shrimp Boil, Conecuh Sausage, Red Potatoes, Corn on the Cobb Blue Crab Cakes, Spicy Remoulade Pan Seared Local Fish with Citrus Beurre Blanc Sweet Tea Brined Chicken, Lemon/Thyme Jus Grilled Sirloin Steak, Crispy Shallots, Blue Cheese, Red Wine Demi-Glace Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Marinated Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Freshly Baked Assorted Dinner Rolls and Butter Pastry Chefs Selection of Desserts. Freshly Brewed Battle House Signature Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection.

Wednesday Breakfast Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries Freshly Baked Muffins, Croissants and Danish, Sweet Butter, Honey and Preserves Individual Fruit and Greek Yogurts Scrambled Cage Free Eggs Applewood Smoked Bacon and Sausage Links, Roasted Red Potatoes & Stone-Ground Grits with Cheddar Cheese Assorted Cereals and House Made Granola Assorted Chilled Juices Freshly Brewed Battle House Signature Blend Coffee, Decaffeinated & Tazo Tea Selection. *Menu is subject to change


CONFERENCE CHARITY RENCE CHARIT

RAPAHOPE

About Rapahope:

Rapahope has been bringing joy to children diagnosed with cancer and their families since 1985. We are a non-profit organization that offers free, year-round programming, including our flagship summer camp, as well as weekend and day-long opportunities for families and siblings to have fun together. Our goal is to help campers have life-changing camp experiences filled with as many amazing moments as possible. Rapahope is a member of Children’s Oncology Camping Association International (COCA-I) and the American Camping Association (ACA).

Mission: Rapahope brings joy to the childhood cancer journey through recreational and support programs for those with childhood cancer and their families.

Rapahope’s Website: https://www.rapahope.org/about

How to Donate:

AASFAA will hold a change drive throughout the conference at the Charity table in the Moonlight Foyer. You can also donate through Venmo: @Morgan-Chandler-10 – please title payments AASFAA Charity.


MICHAEL MORGAN – SASFAA PRESIDENT-ELECT

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Michael Morgan moved to the Memphis area in 2013 when he joined the Rhodes community as the Financial Aid Director. He first began his career as a student employee at the University of Kentucky and went on to work in financial aid at several institutions. Michael enjoys working with people passionate about learning and hopes that anyone needing assistance will come visit the financial aid office.

MEGAN SMITH – MASFAA PRESIDENT, SASFAA PRESIDENT SWAP

Monday, October 11, 2021 Megan Smith is the Director of Financial Aid at Delta State University. Prior to this position, she worked at Mississippi University for Women and Meridian Community College.

Understanding the need for financial aid administrators to have a cohesive support group and community, Megan has been active in the Mississippi Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) and recognized as “Rookie of the Year” and a two-time “President’s Award” recipient. She currently serves as President of MASFAA.

Megan received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism from The University of Southern Mississippi, Master of Public Policy and Administration from Mississippi State University, and Doctor of Education with Higher Education

emphasis from The University of Mississippi.

DANIEL BARKOWITZ – FASFAA REPRESENTATIVE

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Daniel T. Barkowitz is Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs at Valencia College, a position he has held since July of 2017. He is the Immediate Past President of the Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA) and is currently the Past Chair of the NASFAA’s Commission of the Certified Financial Aid Administrator (CFAA) Program. Daniel has served over 30 years in institutions of higher education. Previous roles include Director of Financial Aid at MIT, Dean of Financial Aid / Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Columbia College and Columbia Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York, Director of Operations and Training for the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Boston College. Daniel earned his Bachelor of Science in History from Northeastern University and his Master of Education in Human Resource

Education from Boston University. Daniel has led presentations on Financial Aid and College Financing to many audiences (more than 500) ranging in size from 2 to 2000. He has been interviewed for television, radio, and newspapers on the topic of financial aid. Daniel has two adult children and lives with his wife and two fur babies in Orlando. Daniel is a published poet, musical theater actor, and Tarot card collector. He promises an enjoyable and informative presentation.

SASFAA REPRESENTATIVES


GUEST SPEARKERS

NAUTOCHIA WEBB – TITLE IV TRAINING OFFICER

Monday, October 11, 2021 and Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Nautochia Webb built her career with the Department of Education, as a Program Reviewer for 19 years and then in training for 12 years. Nautochia is a product of Baruch College- CUNY, The Swedish Institute, and The New York Theological Seminary. As a career student, who also conducted program reviews and training at many post-secondary institutions around the world, Nautochia has a unique respect for those represented in the Title IV, financial aid community.

RACHEL GENTRY – NASFAA

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Rachel Gentry is the Assistant Director of Federal and State Relations at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA). She contributes to NASFAA's policy & advocacy efforts, representing the Association before congressional members and staff and working to enhance the advocacy capacity of its members at the federal and state levels. Prior to joining NASFAA, Rachel worked in higher education policy analysis & research in Washington, D.C. She began her career in higher education as a college advisor with the Carolina College Advising Corps, where she worked at two public high schools in North Carolina assisting low-income and first-generation students navigating the college application and financial aid processes. Rachel

holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Maryland - College Park and bachelor’s degrees in public policy and psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Monday, October 11, 2021 A native of Alabama, Ed Douglas has lived and worked in 7 states and traveled to over 30 countries. He earned a B.A. and B.S. from the University of Alabama, a M.S. from the University of Washington, and an A.A.S. from Faulkner State.

Ed has been on the faculty of what is now Coastal Alabama Community College for 15 years, the last 9 as director of the Gulf Shores Campus and chair of the Hospitality Division. He has been active in working with faculty and administrators to create study abroad opportunities for students in the community college system. Ed helped found and is currently serving as chair of the Alabama Community College System Global Engagement Association. He also has served as chair of Study Alabama and is currently serving as the treasurer.

ED DOUGLAS – COASTAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE


MICHELLE TAYLOR – ELLUCIAN

Monday, October 11, 2021

Michelle Taylor is the Product Manager for Colleague Financial Aid and Colleague Self-Service Financial Aid. She has worked at Ellucian for over 20 years in a variety of positions. She is married, has 3 children (Michael 22, Stephanie 19, Victoria 18) and has a rescue black American lab named Lobo. All of her children keep her extremely busy playing a variety of sports (baseball, basketball, softball).

ED COLESTOCK – ELLUCIAN

Monday, October 11, 2021

CONNE GRIER – RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF ALABAMA

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 LLE TAYLOR – ELLUCIAN

Connie Grier is the Outreach Coordinator with the Field Services Division of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. She currently serves RSA members by assisting employees, retirees, and personnel/payroll administrators, ensuring members are educated about their ERS, TRS, PEEHIP, and RSA-1 benefits. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Troy University, majoring in Business/Marketing Management. She currently serves on the Boards of Directors for the: State Employees’ Insurance Board (SEIB); SEIB Flexible Benefits Board; and Alabama State Employees’ Association (ASEA). Her 33 years of experience in employee benefits such as health insurance and retirement, have proven an invaluable resource to her position assisting RSA members with retirement planning.

GUEST SPEAKERS


CONFERENCE AGENDA

Alabama Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

AL Together

October 10 – 13, 2021

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

1:30 – 5:30pm Registration Open Moonlight Foyer 1:30 – 5:30pm Sponsor Area Set Up and Mingle Moonlight Foyer 2:30 – 5:00pm Return to Title IV NASFAA Credentialing Moonlight C,D,E Presenter: Morgan McCormack

5:30 – 6:30pm AASFAA Board and Credentialing Dinner Moonlight C,D,E 6:30 – 8:00pm Board Meeting Moonlight C,D,E

Dr. James Theeuwes, AASFAA President Presiding

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

7:30 – 10:45am Registration Open Moonlight Foyer 7:30 – 9:00am Breakfast Moonlight A 8:00 – 9:00am Opening Session and Welcome Moonlight A

Dr. James Theeuwes, AASFSA President Presiding Presentation of Colors – The University of Alabama, ROTC National Anthem – Campbell Johnson – UMS-Wright

9:00 – 9:15am Sponsor Area Open Moonlight Foyer

Breakout Sessions

9:15 – 10:40am New Aid Officer’s Workshop Moonlight C,D,E

This session is for New Aid Officers within their first 2-3 years in Financial Aid. Join the AASFAA Vice President, Cierra Smith, as she helps new officers ignite their passion in financial aid. Presenter: Cierra Smith, AASFAA Vice President, Northwest-Shoals Community College

9:15 – 9:55am What’s New with Colleague Self-Service Financial Aid Moonlight B

Join us as a representative from Ellucian’s Colleague Financial Aid discusses system updates over the past year as well as upcoming new functionality.

Presenter: Michelle Taylor, Ellucian Moderator: Shannon Jones, Inceptia

10:00 - 10:40am What’s New with Banner Self-Service Financial Aid Moonlight B

Join us as a representative from Ellucian’s Banner Financial Aid discusses system updates over the past year as well as upcoming new functionality.

Presenter: Ed Colestock, Ellucian Moderator: Shannon Jones, Inceptia


Monday, October 11th, continued

Breakout Session

10:45 – 12:00pm Study Abroad and Internationalization in the Community College System Moonlight A

This presentation will provide information on efforts under way to expand opportunities for Alabama Community College students to gain a more international perspective either in the classroom or through travel. The presenter will provide information on available scholarships and the use of financial aid and how students can take advantage of these opportunities.

Presenter: Ed Douglas, Coastal Alabama Community College Moderator: Jonathan Looney, Sallie Mae

10:45 – 12:00pm SAFSAA Getting Involved Moonlight B

Our associations (AASFAA, SASFAA, and NASFAA) rely on volunteers like you to help further the mission of financial aid advocacy. There are times we just need to someone to help us understand where we fit in as a volunteer before we make that commitment, and sometimes, we struggle to find the time to devote to volunteering due to other obligations. We will look at the opportunities that exist, but also, ways you can turn your volunteer experience into a personal achievement.

Presenter: Megan Smith, SAFSAA President Swap, Delta State University Moderator: Andy Weaver, KHEAA

10:45 – 12:00pm Return to Repayment: The Precautions and the Preparation and YES - IT IS REALLY HAPPENING!

Moonlight C,D,E

The pandemic continues and the CARES Act that has afforded some relief to all student loan borrowers by bringing them current and eliminating the need for payments has been extended to late 2021. As the resume repayment date draws closer, borrowers and schools will be dealing with a much different landscape of repayment than has been seen in past trends. Unlike any other time in loan repayment history, understanding the ramifications of a mass resume date on student loan repayment can help you understand the impact it may have on your student borrowers and your school. In this in-depth session, we will talk about the challenges this presents for students and schools along with recommendations on steps to take to ease the strain.

Presenter: Shannon Jones, Inceptia Moderator: Chanson Durden, Earnest Loans

12:00 – 2:15pm Lunch and AASFAA Business Meeting Moonlight A Dr. James Theeuwes, AASFAA President Presiding

2:15 – 3:00pm Registration Open Moonlight Foyer

2:15 – 3:00pm Popcorn and Sponsors Moonlight Foyer Join us in the Sponsor Area for a movie night inspired snack!

General Session

3:00 – 5:00pm R2T4 Essentials with Federal Updates Moonlight B

Whether you are new to R2T4 or have performed calculations for years, if you are interested in the R2T4 process, this session is for you. This presentation will discuss key definitions, provide a high-level overview of the actual R2T4 steps, and address important concepts and time frames that take place throughout the R2T4 calculation. Topics to be covered include withdrawal dates, dates of determination, post-withdrawal disbursements, and grant overpayments. This session will also address some of the most popular R2T4 topics, including modules, institutional charges, aid that could have been disbursed, and more!

Presenter: Nautochia Webb, Federal Student Aid Moderator: Angela Smith, Alabama State University, AASFAA President-Elect

5:00pm Dinner On Your Own If you are attending the conference by yourself, let a member of the conference committee know and we can eat together!


TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

7:30am – 12:00pm Registration Open Moonlight Foyer 7:30 – 8:45am Breakfast Moonlight A 8:30 – 9:00am AASFAA Bingo Moonlight A Gift cards will be given out to our winners!

9:00– 9:15am Sponsor Area Open Moonlight Foyer Breakout Session

9:15 – 10:15am The Ongoing Effect of COVID-19 and How to Handle it All Moonlight B

After an unprecedented year and a half that not only changed life on campus as we know it, it has also changed and continues to change our daily lives. As we begin to focus on returning to our new normal, we will take a look back at what has been keeping us up at night and discuss tips and best practices on how to manage it all. This session will review communication and time management tips that will help our offices, students, and each of us manage life during and after a global pandemic.

Presenter: Caroline Menendez, Regional Lead for School Partnerships at Credible (EASFAA & SASFAA)

Moderator: Glenn Evans, Campus Logic

9:15 – 10:15am “AL Truistic Stewardship”; Managing Regulatory Compliance with Compassion Moonlight C,D,E

Join us as a representative from Ellucian’s Banner Financial Aid discusses system updates over the past year as well as upcoming new functionality.

Presenter: Michael Morgan, Rhodes College, SASFAA President-Elect Moderator: Cierra Smith, Northwest-Shoals Community College, AASFAA Vice President

10:15 – 12:00 am Sponsor Area Open Moonlight Foyer General Sessions

10:30 – 11:30am Taking the Mystery out of Retirement Planning Moonlight B

This presentation will provide members of the Teachers' Retirement System updated information concerning their TRS retirement, the RSA-1 deferred compensation plan, and the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP). We will discuss benchmarks and tools to attain a successful retirement.

Presenter: Connie Grier, Retirement System of Alabama Moderator: Dr. James Theeuwes, AASFSA President Presiding

11:30 – 12:00pm Sponsor Area Open Moonlight Foyer 12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch and SAFAA Update Moonlight A Rapahope Charity Representative: Roz Dorsett SASFAA Update: Michael Morgan, SASFAA President-Elect Awarding of the Amy Rowell Professional Development Scholarship

1:30 – 2:00pm Sponsor Area Open Moonlight Foyer


Tuesday October 12th, continued General Session

2:00 – 3:00pm Expanding your Circles of Leadership Moonlight B

As Certified Financial Aid Administrators, we possess a strong knowledge base. We’ve spent time perfecting our expertise in Federal Student Aid, and we are recognized as proficient in our field.

In this session, we will explore how we each intersect with our circles of leadership. We will start with our Circle of Control (our actions, thoughts, response, etc.), we will move to our Circle of Influence (our institutions, our teams, our students) and we will finish with our Circle of Concern (our associations, our industry, and our social justice mission to make college affordable for all).

This moving session will educate you, inspire you and challenge you to continue on your personal growth trajectory.

As part of our session, we will also be introduced to Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute’s 13 Principles for How We Treat Each Other, a philosophical approach which encourages open and honest dialogue in a constructive and engaging manner when approaching difficult conversations

Presenters: Daniel Barkowitz, Valencia College, FAFSAA Representative Moderator: Caroline Menendez, Credible

3:00 – 3:30pm Salty and Sweet Snack Break Moonlight Foyer 4:00pm Sponsor Area Break Down Moonlight Foyer General Session

3:30 – 5:00pm Awarding Title IV Aid for Summer, Intersessions, and Modules Moonlight B

This presentation goes beyond our session on the Basics of Determining Academic Calendars to describe the awarding of Title IV aid for summer terms and intersessions. In addition, we will also explore the concept of awarding Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Loans in modules. Clinical work will also be discussed.

Presenter: Nautochia Webb, Federal Student Aid Moderator: Angela Smith, Alabama State University, AASFAA President-Elect

5:30 – 6:00pm Social Hour with Sponsors Moonlight A 6:00 – 8:00pm President’s Reception: Celebrating AL Together Moonlight A Join us for a casual Mardi Gras themed dinner while we honor Dr. James Theeuwes and draw the other annual AASFAA scholarships!


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH School Colors Day!

7:30 – 8:45am Breakfast and Closing Session Moonlight A

General Session

9:00 – 11:00pm Inside the Beltway Update Moonlight A

This NASFAA Federal Update will provide an overview of the latest happenings in Washington, including a high-level landscape of the current political climate in D.C. with a focus on federal financial aid policy and how it has impacted students and institutions in recent years. Overall trends in student aid will be discussed including recent legislative and regulatory activity, reauthorization proposals and predictions for how student aid funding will fare in future budget negotiations. Movement within the Department of Education concerning negotiated rulemaking and updates from Federal Student Aid (FSA) will also be discussed. The session will also provide an overview of NASFAA-led projects, services, and advocacy efforts. Lastly, while the COVID-19 pandemic is still in effect, updates related to funding or relief measures will also be covered.

Presenter: Rachel Gentry, NASFAA Moderator: Dr. James Theeuwes, AASFAA President Preceding

11:00am Adjourn


CONFERENCE REMINDERS AND INFORMATION

Acknowledgements AASFAA and President Dr. James Theeuwes would like to acknowledge the conference committee for their many contributions to the 2021 fall conference. The names of the conference committee members can be found at the beginning of this program.

Charity AASFAA will be sponsoring the Rapahope this year. Please make your donations at the charity table or through Venmo.

Wi-Fi There is no conference WIFI available in the meeting space, but guest of the Battle House have complimentary WIFI in all other hotel areas.

Breakout Sessions We are excited about the number and quality of concurrent sessions being offered; although we realize that you will not be able to attend all of the sessions that are of interest to you. With this in mind, we hope you will be able to download handouts from most of the sessions from the AASFAA website.

Conference Attire Dress for the conference is business casual. Wednesday is School Spirit Day, so wear your school colors!

Conference Headquarters AASFAA does not have a formally designated conference headquarters. However, if you have issues or needs, you may go to the AASFAA registration desk in the Battle House Moonlight Foyer. You may also contact any member of the conference committee for assistance. A list of conference committee members can be found at the beginning of this program.

Elections AASFAA elections are an important responsibility of AASFAA members. Please exercise your membership privilege and select the leadership of your association by voting. All paid AASFAA members can participate in voting, including exhibitors. Your AASFAA username and password are required to vote. This year, similar to most years, voting will be held in the spring.

● Although institutional and individual AASFAA memberships are available, votes are cast on an individual basis. All paid members, whether part of an institutional or individual membership, will have an opportunity to cast their vote.

● Members can vote at the following link: http://www.aasfaaonline.org. ● If you have forgotten your username or password, you can retrieve it at www.aasfaaonline.org.

Evaluations Session evaluations will be distributed to attendees at the end of the conference via email. We encourage attendees to complete the evaluations as it helps us improve future conferences. Emergencies Emergencies should be reported to the AASFAA registration desk or to the hotel front desk. Exhibits Our exhibitors provide a broad array of services in support of the financial aid community. We encourage you to visit the exhibitor area and explore the variety of products and services available to AASFAA members. The continued support of our exhibitors is essential to AASFAA as it helps to provide the funding necessary for the events, speakers, and training services that AASFAA provides to its membership each year. Please express your gratitude to our exhibitors for their continued support for our association by visiting with them in the vendor area and participating with the game cards.

Meal Tickets Your conference name badge is your meal ticket unless you are not a full conference attendee. Recording Devices/Cell Phones Sessions are not to be recorded without the permission of the presenter(s). As a courtesy to our speakers, please place your cell phone on vibrate or silent during all conference sessions and meals.

Volunteer Forms Participation from AASFAA members is essential to our association. Please consider volunteering your service to our association as a future board or committee member and complete the Volunteer Form, found at the registration table. Completed forms should be turned in at the Conference Registration Desk by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

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AASFAA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2021 – 2022 EXECUTIVE BOARD

NAME POSITION AFFILIATION

Dr. James Theeuwes President Coastal Alabama Community College Angela Smith President – Elect Alabama State University Stephen Adcock Past - President Enterprise State Community College Cierra Smith Vice President Northwest-Shoals Community College

Randi Bozeman Secretary Lureen B. Wallace Community College

Taylor Hilyer Treasurer Alabama Community College System Julia Dennis Treasure-Elect Alabama Community College System


2021 – 2022 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

NAME POSITION AFFILIATION

Cheryl Newton ACHE Liaison Alabama Commission on Higher Education Randi Bozeman Archives Coordinator Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Steve Smith Awards & Recognitions The University of West Alabama

Julia Dennis Budget Alabama Community College System

Phillip Nelson (Co-Chair) Bylaws Auburn University Montgomery Nikki Bradbury (Co-Chair) Bylaws University of Montevallo

Randi Bozeman Communications Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Audrey White Conference The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Morgan McCormack Diversity and Charity Jefferson State Community College

Randi Bozeman (Co-Chair) Electronic Services Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Stephanie Miller (Co-Chair) Electronic Services Central Alabama Community College

Clark Aldridge (Co-Chair ) Financial Review KHEAA Cassandra Hollins (Co-Chair) Financial Review Lawson State Community College

Stephanie Miller Legislative Relations-National Central Alabama Community College Cheryl Newton Legislative Relations-State Alabama Commission on Higher Education Steve Smith Long-Range Planning The University of West Alabama

Laticia Dubose (Co-Chair) Membership Enterprise State Community College Sharon Williams (Co-Chair) Membership Lawson State Community College Stephen Adcock Nominations & Elections Enterprise State Community College Nikki Bradbury (Co-Chair) Policies and Procedures University of Montevallo Phillip Nelson (Co-Chair) Policies and Procedures Auburn University Montgomery Cierra Smith Professional Development North West Shoals Community College Donna Bass (Co-Chair) Public Relations Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Melissa Todd (Co-Chair) Public Relations Southern Union State Community College

Sybrenna Harris (Co-Chair) Scholarship Alabama A & M University Michelle Thompson (Co-Chair) Scholarship H. C. Trenholm State Community College

Tammy Spratlin Site Selection Southern Union State Community College

Morgan McCormack Special Projects Jefferson State Community College

Shannon Jones Sponsorship Inceptia

Amanda Childress Two-Year Concerns Snead State Community College


AASFAA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AND RECENT RECIPIENTS

M. CECIL PADGETT OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The M. Cecile Padgett Outstanding Achievement Award is one of the two highest awards given by the association. It is named for the distinguished financial aid director at Spring Hill College in Mobile for many years. Mr. Padgett passed away in April 1999. This award is presented to an individual who is a member of the association and who has provided exemplary service in the area of student financial aid over a sustained period of time. The award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to higher education and student assistance programs in Alabama.

2019-20 COVID-19 2020-21 Randi Bozeman, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

To view all past recipients of this award please visit the following: https://www.aasfaaonline.org/past-award-winners

The John H. Buchannan Distinguished Award is one of the two highest awards given by the association. It is named for former Alabama Congressman Buchanan who served with distinction on the House Education Committee during the 1970s and 1980s. This award is presented to an individual or group who may or may not be a member of the association and who is not generally considered a practicing student financial aid administrator in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service in the area of student financial aid over a sustained period of time. The award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions to higher education and student assistance programs in Alabama.

2019-20 COVID-19 2020-21 No Recipient

To view all past recipients of this award please visit the following: https://www.aasfaaonline.org/past-award-winners

JOHN H. BUCHANNAN, JR. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

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