Save the Date - SASFAA's 2016 Leadership Symposium

SASFAA Leadership Symposium

October 26 – 28, 2016 - Orlando, FL

Mark your calendars!  SASFAA is in the planning phases of developing the 2016 Leadership Symposium.  The format of the event will likely be three days.

·                   - October 26^th – 3:00pm until dinner

·                   - October 27^th – 8:00am – 5:00pm

·                   - October 28^th – 8:00am – 12:00pm

Audience:

The symposium is geared towards people who are currently in leadership positions, as well as those striving to be in a position of leadership.  Whether you want to improve your skills to be an effective leader within a financial aid office, financial aid association, or other office, this interactive symposium will provide you with the tools necessary to take your skills to the next level.

Workshop Size:

This is being designed as more of an intimate event than you may see at a larger conference, with plans being made for 50 attendees.

Location:

Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Resort with a room rate of $142/night.  The rates will also be offered 2 days pre/post the event based on availability.

Registration:  $200.  Registration will open later in the summer or early fall and be open for paid SASFAA members.

Tentative Session Topics:

While this is not a final list, the committee is considering the following topics.  Sessions will include presentations, group work, and small/large group discussion based on the topics.

•       “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”    - All participants will need to read the book prior to attending the event. 
•          Trust
•          Conflict
•          Commitment
•          Accountability
•          Results
•          “Politics”
•          Ethics
•          Team Building

Committee Members:

·         Brad Barnett, James Madison University (barnetbd@jmu.edu) 

·         Heather Boutell, Bellarmine University (hboutell@bellarmine.edu)        

·         Ron Day, Kennesaw State University (rday9@kennesaw.edu)

·         Lisanne Masterson, Blue Ridge Community College (l_masterson@blueridge.edu)

·         Brent Tener, Vanderbilt University (b.tener@vanderbilt.edu)

·         Tracy Misner, Cape Coral Tech (Site Coordinator)

We will share more with the membership as the event takes shape. In the meantime, please mark your calendars, or contact a committee member if you have any questions. We look forward to you joining us in Florida.