Hi SASFAA friends…. Lisa Tumer and I are serving on
the NASFAA Conference Committee this year and representing the SASFAA
region. NASFAA is July 14-17, 2013, in Las Vegas, NV, at the Aria.
I’m hoping many of you are able to join us for the Conference!
I know some of you have seen the notices on NASFAA
News, but in case you haven’t, here is information about interest session
proposals. We have many exceptional presenters in our region, and some of
you should share your talents with your colleagues across the nation. Perhaps
you went to a session at your state conference or SASFAA, and noted one of your
friends did an excellent job! Why not e-mail that person and ask them to
consider presenting? Maybe you both could do a session together.
Listed below are the general topics, which cover just about everything we face
in our profession. There are a few different formats as well, from
half-day workshops to peer-to-peer sessions.
Or maybe you want to go to a session on a particular
topic, but don’t really care who presents. There’s a place at the end of
this e-mail to submit your ideas to our committee, and we can see if we can
find appropriate presenters.
I’m excited I’ve been asked to serve in this role, and
look forward to reviewing some sessions or ideas from my Southern friends.
Take care and enjoy your day!
2013 NASFAA Conference Interest Session Submission
Submission Deadline: November 2, 2012
Please read the information below before submitting a proposal.
Session Formats
Interest Session
This is the standard 1 hour 15 minute session time slot that
NASFAA has used for many years. The session typically consists of approximately
1 hour of presentation and 15 minutes for Q and A.
Peer to Peer Session
Forget about the long PowerPoint presentation and think more
interactively about your education session. PowerPoint use is limited in these
sessions. The Presenter/Moderator sets objectives and goals for the audience,
discusses the topic for no more than 25 minutes and then uses the remaining time
to guide and facilitate a discussion with the audience.
Half-Day Workshop
Do you have a more in-depth or advanced session you would like
to offer, but cannot fit it into the 1 hour 15 minute timeframe? NASFAA will
accept a limited number of ½ day workshops. These sessions will run 2 hour and
30 minutes with a 15 minute break.
How to Submit
Space is limited. Please read the information below and then use
the link at the bottom of the page to submit your proposal. Please be sure to
select the appropriate "Session Format" field when submitting.
Criteria for Proposals
·
Please use the topical areas identified by the 2013 Conference
Committee as a guideline for your submission.
·
The proposal should be clearly written, logically organized and
complete. A complete proposal contains:
1.
session title,
2.
session description of 100 words or less
3.
a moderator and at least two presenters (exception: peer-to-peer
sessions only require one presenter)
·
Offer diverse perspectives in terms of the panel representation.
School type, size, and control will all be considered in terms of the diversity
of the panelists.
·
Topic should address school solutions to topics of concern to
financial aid administrators
·
The proposal should not focus on (or market) a particular
product or service
·
Sessions that include school presenters are given the greatest
weight.
Important Information
·
Compose the session description with word processor before
submitting it online. Be sure to check spelling, word count to ensure it
conforms with guidelines.
·
Multiple proposals from a single submitter may be considered,
but NASFAA reserves the right to limit the number of sessions which can be
presented by any single individual.
·
NASFAA reserves the right to record all sessions presented at
its conference and possibly offer the recordings for sale.
·
Presenters must submit handouts to NASFAA prior to the
conference for posting to the NASFAA website.
·
If accepted, all presenters and moderators must register for the
conference and pay the appropriate conference registration fee.
·
Those who submit a session proposal must inform all presenters and
the moderator that they are submitting their name on a session proposal. Make
sure presenters and moderators are aware of the policies listed above. Failure
to do so may result in the rejection of a session.
Proposal Review, Selection and Notification Process
The criteria for review of the proposals mirrors the criteria
for a proposal. NASFAA’s National Conference Committee reviews and evaluates
all proposals based on the relevance of the topic to our conference theme and
to the industry, session description, number and type of presenters, and
whether the proposal provides an innovative solution to a financial aid issue.
The Committee may also develop additional sessions on topics that have not been
covered in the submitted proposals. The overall program is crafted to ensure
that all subject areas are equitably covered and that they will meet the needs
of attendees who are in various stages of their careers - from entry level to
the most seasoned executives. Proposal submitters will receive the committee’s
decision by mid-December.
Interest Session Topical Areas
The 2013 Conference Committee is seeking session proposals on
the following topics.
·
Communication, Leadership
& Student Aid Management: concerning the
act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives
including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, or controlling an
organization, as well as the marketing of new products and services to students
and parents
·
Consumer Information and
Customer Service: subject matter related to information that must be disclosed
to students or that enhances the interaction between the financial aid office
and students
·
Diversity Issues/Student
Access & Success: concerning efforts to improve college access and increasing
the number under-represented groups in postsecondary education or the financial
aid profession
·
Enrollment Management: includes the interaction of campus offices such as the
registrar, student accounts, and admissions with the aid office to assist in
recruitment, retention, meeting institutional goals
·
Graduate and Professional
Issues: subject matter unique to institutions offering graduate and
professional degrees
·
Other Resources: related to resources outside Department of Education and/or
federal financial aid such as private scholarship or outreach program
·
Program Issues (Grant/Work
Study/Scholarships): subject matter related to grant and work programs at the
federal, state, and institutional level as well as scholarships
·
Program Issues (Loans): subject matter related to administering loan programs (can
include institutional programs)
·
Regulatory Issues: concerning federal regulations becoming effective July 1,
2013, including implementation of said regulations, implementation of federal
regulations with effective dates other than July 1, 2013, and/or compliance
with federal regulations with effective dates before or after 2013
·
Research & Data Analysis: concerning all theoretical perspectives and styles of research
on financial aid; including conducting, presenting, using, and evaluating
research
·
Role of Aid Office in
Institutional Planning: how the student aid office
can market itself to other offices and be included in discussions that affect
operations
·
Staff Training and
Development: concerning staff training on compliance with
federal/state/local regulations and in areas such as leadership skill development
·
Technology/Software
Conversion Issues: subject matter related to the use of technology to improve the
administration of financial aid and communication with students, campus, and
community at large; topics related to changing from one system to another
By submitting a session proposal, you agree to NASFAA’s policies
and guidelines listed above.
Do you have a session idea, but need help putting it together? submit your idea here to receive assistance from the Conference Committee.
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