Presenter: Lori Vedder, NASFAA National Chair NASFAA Update Presenter: Lori Vedder, NASFAA National Chair

NASFAA is an acronym…Recognized both inside and outside of DC Known for its advocacy work Ethical standards Diversity Leadership training Strong support for access & affordability for our students!

NASFAA Staff and their continuous advocacy…. Delicate political handling of an issue our profession is facing Regular meetings with FSA staff Building the FSA/NASFAA relationship and those with other FA constituents Leads to effective change or policy updates such as… 390 code issue during most recent Government shutdown Language around accepting tax returns in light of the IRS retrieval issues Conversations with staffers as they look to drop a bill

Last10 months….convened 12 work groups or task forces Why? to focus on important topics in our profession to carry out board approved initiatives that align with the NASFAA mission to improve services to our members

Just a few of those work groups/task forces: Leadership & Legislative Conference National Conference HEA Reauthorization Work Group Modernizing Title IV Aid to Encourage and Accommodate Innovation in Higher Education Compliance Engine User Group Enhancing Loan Counseling

What drives this work? Strategic Long Range Plan – expires in 2020 Work has started on new plan for NASFAA’s future Board of Directors approved initiatives NASFAA members – your input is critical to NASFAA’s future Listening session Wednesday to get feedback for the next SLRP Your voices drive the work we do

NASFAA and Diversity Current NAASFAA Diversity Officer Craig Slaughter Launched this year - the Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) Brings the conversation into the realm of higher education leadership 6 selected out of 91 applicants from under-represented groups in the association community 6 participants provided with: Attendance at Leadership & Legislative Expo and Capitol Hill Visits Attendance at National Conference Mentor Volunteer opportunities

From Glendale Community College WASFAA’s own…. Christina Tangalakis, From Glendale Community College Glendale, CA

NASFAA’s Diversity Toolkit Along the lines of NASFAA Diversity Efforts… Created a toolkit. The toolkit contains resources on topics including: Why do diversity and inclusion matter? Setting appropriate diversity goals for your membership Researching the diversity of your membership/leadership Ensuring a diverse leadership pipeline Securing speakers and resources related to diversity efforts Creating an effective diversity mentorship program Outreach and communications efforts Resources for counseling diverse student populations

As financial aid professionals we must uphold and support one another and continue to position our profession in a place where we continually garner the respect of our constituents. NASFAA has developed the Certified Financial Aid Administrator (CFAA) Created with all accreditation standards in mind! Allows us to outwardly demonstrate the level of knowledge required to perform the critical work we do CFAAs will help define the future of our profession Participants will validate their knowledge in core competencies through continuing education. This outward demonstration will assist in protecting the integrity of the Federal aid programs and will recognize the contributions we make to the success of our students, colleagues and institutions.

NASFAA National Conference June 24 – 27 (Monday through Thursday) Registration still open Location: Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida! Strong program content Connect with peers and long time colleagues Time for Disney theme parks

NASFAA Volunteer Opportunities!!! Professional Growth Personal Growth Enhance leadership skills More leaders needed!

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