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Director Summit Registration Open
Director Summit Registration Open
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Location: Registration Desk
08:00 am - 08:30 am
08:00 am - 08:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast
Location: Windsong Pre-Function
08:30 am - 09:00 am
08:30 am - 09:00 am
Welcome & Introductions
Welcome & Introductions
Location: Windsong 9/10
Hosted by FASFAA Director Summit Co-Chairs:
David Alexander, Director of Financial Aid, ECPI University
Sara Kaufman, Senior Consultant, College Aid Services
09:00 am - 10:15 am
09:00 am - 10:15 am
Session 1: FA Office Succession Planning: Preparing for the Future
Session 1: FA Office Succession Planning: Preparing for the Future
Location: Windsong 9/10
Succession planning is essential to the long-term success of your financial aid office. This session will guide you through the process of identifying and developing future leaders, creating mentorship opportunities, and ensuring a smooth transition when key staff members retire or move on.
Presenters: Michael Bennett, St. Petersburg (Retired) and Bill Spiers, Tallahassee State College
10:15 am - 10:30 am
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Break
Break
10:30 am - 11:45 am
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Session 2: Path to Leadership: Financial Aid to Enrollment Management
Session 2: Path to Leadership: Financial Aid to Enrollment Management
Location: Windsong 9/10
Explore the transition from Financial Aid to Enrollment Management, highlighting key leadership skills, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration essential for success. Attendees will gain insights into expanding their influence beyond financial aid, developing a comprehensive enrollment strategy, and positioning themselves for executive leadership in higher education.
Presenters: Nadine Bailey, Ultimate Medical Academy and Alicia Keaton, University of Central Florida
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Lunch
Lunch
Location: Windsong 11/12
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Session 3: Redefining Scholarship Allocation: Legal Perspectives on Repurposing Funds Due to Changes with DEI
Session 3: Redefining Scholarship Allocation: Legal Perspectives on Repurposing Funds Due to Changes with DEI
Location: Windsong 9/10
In the evolving landscape of higher education, institutions are reexamining the alignment of scholarship programs with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) objectives. This session, led by a legal expert specializing in higher education law, will delve into the legal frameworks surrounding scholarship repurposing. Participants will gain insights through case studies and legal analyses; attendees will learn strategies to adapt scholarship programs effectively while maintaining legal integrity.
Presenters: Kristina Raattama, MK Consulting Attorney at Law
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
Business Partner Roundtable
Business Partner Roundtable
Location: Windsong 9/10
02:30 pm – 02:45 pm
02:30 pm – 02:45 pm
Directors Summit Closing Remarks
Directors Summit Closing Remarks
Location: Windsong 9/10
03:00 pm – 05:15 pm
03:00 pm – 05:15 pm
FASFAA Annual Conference Kick-off and Opening Session (registered full conference guests only)
FASFAA Annual Conference Kick-off and Opening Session (registered full conference guests only)
Location: Main Windsong Ballroom
05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
05:30 pm – 06:30 pm
Reception for Financial Aid Director Summit Attendees & Vendors (Invite Only)
Reception for Financial Aid Director Summit Attendees & Vendors (Invite Only)
Location: FASFAA Hospitality Suite
If you have any questions or need any further information don't hesitate to get in touch with the FASFAA Director Summit Co-Chairs listed below:
David Alexander | Director of FA Compliance | ECPI University
Sara Kaufman | Senior Consultant | College Aid Services, LLC
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