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Break Out Session #1 - Thursday, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
The Cowardly Lion Meets ACG/SMART Grants
Session Description:
Yes, we know that it was the Scarecrow who wanted a brain while the Cowardly Lion asked for courage. However, it seems to take both brains and courage to administer the ACG and SMART Grants…and a little heart doesn’t hurt either! This session will cover the ever changing rules regarding academic year progression, transfer credits, GPA, eligible majors and a whole host of other hot topics that seem to challenge even the brightest and most courageous among us.
Session Key: Advanced
Presenter: Deborrah Glenn-Long has been working at the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation as their School Consultant, Training and Technical Assistance, for 7 years. Deborrah came to CSLF from Yale University, where she worked for 12 years, most recently as the Director of the Student Financial Services Center. Prior to Yale, she worked in the Financial Aid Office of her alma mater, Fort Hays State University, for 3 years. Deborrah holds a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology (1984) and a Master’s degree in Counseling, with an emphasis in Student Personnel (1987) and presented at the 2006 Annual Conference and for the NHASFAA Training Committee this past year.
Everyday Leadership
Session Description:
There is a big difference between Leadership and Management. During this session we will develop a working definition for both roles and provide a working model that will help you establish the foundation for your own Leadership development. We will uncover leadership “ah ha’s” and will challenge everyone in attendance to understand their team, their preferred leadership style, and an “Everyday Leadership” plan for their office. This will be a working session so please come prepared to contribute to your future.
Session Key: Professional Development
Presenter: A popular NHASFAA presenter, Terry Everson is the Senior Vice President of Sales & Training for SLX and currently directs all in-house training, from lead workers through executive development for Student Loan Xpress. He also conducts financial aid association training on a state/regional/national level and also conducts campus-specific training for Student Loan Xpress Business Partners. He serves as the coordinator for change leadership and implementation training for all new and existing school partners.
Prior to joining Student Loan Xpress, Terry was the Chief Training Officer at Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc., where he was responsible for all corporate training and where he helped launch the first Voluntary Flexible Agreement (VFA) with the Department of Education.
Terry has a Master’s degree with Ph. D. coursework in Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He is active in the UWEC Alumni Association.
Non-Traditional Families in the World of Financial Aid
Session Description:
Family Structure today is more fluid and non-traditional than a generation ago. High School counselors and college financial aid staff are faced with defining today’s complicated family structures. Who should contribute? Who is contributing? To whom do we communicate? We invite you to come to this session ready to share your thorniest story, how you handled the situation or wish that you had. The session will be interactive and focus on the issues we face and the approaches used.
Session Key: All
Presenters:
Elizabeth Keuffel is the Director of Financial aid at Saint Anselm College and is starting her sixth year at the College. She has worked in the field of financial aid for the past thirteen years. She has served as a member of the Financial Aid Division Advisory Committee for the Northeast Region of the College Board and currently serves as the chair of that committee. In the capacity as the FADAC representative, she serves the NHASFAA Council. She has presented at various state and College Board conferences. Prior to that Elizabeth worked as a guidance counselor and English teacher in private boarding schools in New Hampshire and Switzerland.
Zanna Blaney is a Senior College Counselor in the Center for College Planning at the NHHEAF Network Organizations. Zanna meets individually with hundreds of NH families each year assisting with both admission and financial aid. She leads the Discover U initiative, an early college awareness program and is the voice behind the Ask Joe College campaign. She has increased awareness tremendously with families as part of CCP’s outreach efforts in both the North Country and with foster families. Zanna spent three years with Colby-Sawyer College Admissions and is earning a M.Ed. from Plymouth State University.
The Clue Game
Session Description:
Like the game of clue, everyone has a role in the “Student Loan” Game. Each “room” has a tool, and each player needs to use it in order for the game to continue. Come find out where everyone came from, what their original role was, and what they do today. Take part in this real life “game” where the real winners are the students and the game ends when the funds disbursed.
Session Key: Beginner
Presenter:
Jason Kahn, Director of School Relations for College Loan Corporation, has worked in the student loan industry for over 11 years. His experience ranges from loan servicing, training, and sales, and Jason has presented at state regional and national conferences on subjects ranging from Generation Y to Life of Loan to Customer Service. Jason has served as the co-chair for the MASFAA conference committee for last three years and is member of CAPFAA training committee. Jason lives in Saugus, Massachusetts with his wife, 4 children and his Great Dane named George.
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