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Ohio Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators
Spring Conference
May 6-8, 2015
Columbus Marriott Northwest
Welcome from the
OASFAA President
Colleagues,
Welcome to the Spring 2015 OASFAA Conference!
The Spring 2015 OASFAA Conference is entitled, "Involve, Inspire, Influence". We will
have several opportunities to become involved, be inspired, and be of influence to
OASFAA. I encourage you to get involved in our diversity efforts, be inspired by a mentor,
or help influence our advocacy efforts!
To kick off the Spring conference, we will be hosting what is hoped to be a bi-annual Policy
Day Summit. We have invited Ohio policymakers and legislators to meet with you, their
constituents, and discuss the future of higher education funding in Ohio. We are delighted
to welcome all that can join us in this important initiative as we help Ohio families fund
their futures.
We are pleased to be joined by, and back by popular demand, our colleague from NASFAA
on May 6, 2015. Megan McClean, NASFAA's Director of Policy and Federal Relations, will
wrap up our Policy Day with a NASFAA "Inside the Beltway" presentation on emerging and
current federal aid issues as Reauthorization looms near.
You will be delighted with the continued efforts of the Diversity training track that kicked
off at the Fall conference. We are continuing these efforts with more inspiring sessions to
help you work more effectively with the diverse students that we serve. We have also
prepared new professional tracks and seasoned professionals tracks to encompass the vast
experiences of our members. You will also have opportunities to get involved in OASFAA
as a mentor or mentee by signing up with the New Member/Mentor committee.
Lastly, please join me in a year end review on Friday, May 8 for lunch as I share the
accomplishments of this year's executive board and pass the gavel of presidency to
Amanda Reisinger. It has been a great opportunity to serve as president. I hope many of
you will consider getting more involved in OASFAA and volunteer at all levels.
Angela Johnson
Cuyahoga Community College
2014-2015 OASFAA President
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2014-15 Executive Committee Trustees
President - Angela Johnson, Cuyahoga Community College
President-Elect - Amanda Reisinger, Zane State College
Past-President - Randy Green, Wittenberg University
Vice President for Conferences - Andrea Morrow, Owens Community College
Vice President for Training - Jayme Jarrett, Ohio Northern University
Secretary - Stephanie Goller, University of Toledo
Treasurer - Adam Dilulio, Case Western Reserve University
Treasurer-Elect - Ed Recker, University of Findlay
Northeast Regional Representative - Lauren Urban, John Carroll University
Northwest Regional Representative - Katelyn Brodman, Ohio Northern University
Southeast Regional Representative - Amanda Haire, Central Ohio Technical College/OSU Newark
Southwest Regional Representative - Erica Henry, University of Cincinnati
2014-15 Executive Committee Chairs
Associate Member Relations - Michele Barry, Discover Student Loans; Mary Lynn Perri, Ursuline College
Association Governance & Planning - Betsy Johnson, Owens Community College; Cheryl Willard, Baldwin
Wallace University
College Goal Sunday - Matt Moore, Sinclair Community College; Carrie Short, Baldwin Wallace University
Communications - Trueshonda Carmicle, The Ohio State University; Kim Nash-Yore, Cuyahoga Community College
Conference Entertainment - Greg Carlo, Navient; Scott Lehman, Stark State College
Conference Program - Ann Marie Gruber, Lakeland Community College
Conference Registration - Lea Mederer, Franklin University
Conference Site - Bev Dalheim, Lakeland Community College; Scott Lauffer, Lake Erie College
Diversity - Trueshonda Carmicle, The Ohio State University; James McDougal, KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Finance - Amanda Reisinger, Zane State College
Leadership - Kristy Gardner, The Ohio State University; Amy Welty, Stark State College
Need Analysis - Stacey Black, Cuyahoga Community College, Ericka Walker-Smith, Baldwin Wallace University
New Member/Mentor - Donna McCullough, Bryant & Stratton College; Rachel Sewell, Cuyahoga Community College
Nominations - Amanda Reisinger, Zane State College
Outreach - Jeff Johnston, Sallie Mae; Cody McMillen, University of Dayton; Christine West, American School of
Technology
Professional Development - Val Kepner, Oberlin College; Anne Watson, Watson Consulting, Inc.
Research - Sam Selvage, Urbana University
Federal Issues - John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.; Linda Hayes, Good Samaritan College of
Nursing
State Issues - Kim Jenerette, Cedarville University; Venus Puliafico, Case Western Reserve University
Support Professionals - Michael Jones, Charter One Bank; Carolyn McCluskey, Baldwin Wallace University
2014-15 Executive Committee Liaisons
Ohio Board of Regents - Tamika Braswell
Ohio College Access Network - MorraLee Keller
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Past Presidents
2013-14 Randy Green, Wittenberg University
2012-13 Cheryl Willard, Baldwin Wallace University
2011-12 Stephanie Sutton, Lorain County Community College
2010-11 Ann Marie Gruber, Lakeland Community College
2009-10 Randy J. Ulses, University of Cincinnati
2008-09 Betsy Johnson, Owens Community College
2007-08 Amy Baker (Welty), Stark State College
2006-07 Claudia Wenzel, John Carroll University
2005-06 Mary Lynn Perri, Ursuline College
2004-05 Mark Bandré, Ohio Wesleyan University
2003-04 Wendell Schick, Ohio Northern University
2002-03 Mary Kay Freshour, Otterbein University*
2001-02 Brian Paskvan, Owens Community College*
2000-01 Katherine Bontrager, Columbus State Community College
1999-00 Steve England, Stark State College of Technology
1998-99 Brian Paskvan, Owens Community College
1997-98 Kathy Wiesenauer, Sinclair Community College
1996-97 Theodore Hallenbeck, Kent State University
1995-96 Kathy Fay (Milem), The Ohio State University-Newark/COTC
1994-95 Ginny Biada, Baldwin-Wallace College
1993-94 Lisa Hanson, Stark Technical College
1992-93 Jeff Zellers, Muskingum College
1991-92 Alex Murdoch, University of Cincinnati
1990-91 Arman Habeggar, University of Findlay
1989-90 Deb Heineman (Johnson), Bowling Green State University
1988-89 Josette Green, Stark Technical College
1987-88 Michele Nemes Meeker (Wade), The Ohio State University
1986-87 James Bauer, Marietta College
1985-86 Karen Berger (Condeni), Ohio Northern University
1984-85 Earl Dowling, University of Cincinnati
1983-84 Gary Rohmann, Mount Vernon Nazarene College
1982-83 Marc Brenner, Ohio Diesel Technical Institute
1981-82 Edwin Below, Baldwin-Wallace College
1980-81 Bob Hahn, University of Akron
1979-80 David Darr, Wright State University
1978-79 Paul Orehovec, The College of Wooster
1977-78 Rodney Harrison, The Ohio State University
1976-77 Harry Beck, University of Cincinnati
1975-76 William Bennett, Cleveland State University
1974-75 Donald Chenelle, Case Western Western Reserve University
1973-74 James Hoover, University of Dayton
1972-73 Alan Donley, Hiram College
1971-72 James White, Oberlin College
1970-71 Guy Spitler, Miami University
1969-70 Mac Richardson, Baldwin-Wallace College
1968-69 Robert McKay, Bowling Green State University
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Conference Planning Committee
Michele Barry - Discover Student Loans
Amber Brady - Ohio Board of Regents
Tamika Braswell - Ohio Board of Regents
John Brown - Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Greg Carlo - Navient
Judy Cunningham - Ohio Tuition Trust Authority
Bev Dalheim - Lakeland Community College
Adam Dilulio - Case Western Reserve University
Mari Foisy - The Ohio State University
Kristy Gardner - The Ohio State University
Carol Glaser-Atkins - Sinclair Community College
Stephanie Goller - University of Toledo
Randy Green - Wittenberg University
Ann Marie Gruber - Lakeland Community College
Linda Hayes - Good Samaritan College of Nursing
Jayme Jarrett - Ohio Northern University
Angela Johnson - Cuyahoga Community College
Jeff Johnston - Sallie Mae
MorraLee Keller - Ohio College Access Network
Val Kepner - Oberlin College
Scott Lauffer - Lake Erie College
Scott Lehman - Stark State College
Donna McCullough - Bryant & Stratton College
James McDougal - KEMBA Financial Credit Union
Lea Mederer - Franklin University
Christina Napier - Kent State University
Andrea Morrow - Owens Community College
Mary Lynn Perri - Ursuline College
Venus Puliafico - Case Western Reserve University
Ed Recker - University of Findlay
Amanda Reisinger - Zane State College
Stephanie Sutton - Lorain County Community College
Rachel Sewell - Cuyahoga Community College
Melinda Youngs - Urbana University
Anne Watson - Watson Consulting, Inc.
Amy Welty - Stark State College
Conference Scholarships
Mary Arter Bell Conference Scholarship
Mary Arter Bell, friend and colleague, will be remembered for her passionate approach to serving
others, her commitment to student success, and her sincere dedication to The Ohio Association of
Student Financial Aid Administrators. Mary served on many OASFAA committees throughout her
career and she especially enjoyed planning and participating in conferences. Although Mary lost her
battle to leukemia in May 2012 she will not be forgotten.
The Mary Arter Bell Conference Scholarship will allow us to continue to recognize Mary’s
contributions as we come together as a community at annual conferences. Each year these
scholarships provide funding to those who would otherwise not have the resources available to them
from their institutions to attend conference.
Please join us in welcoming our Spring Conference 2015 Mary Arter Bell Scholarship recipients:
Debra Clark - Central Ohio Technical College
Joey Kuhn - Miami University
Rhonda Dahlheimer - Stark State College
Christine Lynn - Stark State College
Nicole Galloway - Zane State College
Stephanee L Morton - Central State University
Katie Hill - Ursuline College
Scott Moore - Hondros College
Kendel Holloway - Hondros College
Darlene Violet - Brown-Mackie College - Akron
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Awards and Recognition
James W. White Award
The James W. White Award honors James W. White, Director of Financial Aid at Oberlin
College, when he retired in 1990. The award, first presented at Spring Conference 1991, is
given annually to a member of OASFAA who exemplifies the dedication to students, to the aid
community, and to the recipient's local community-qualities that were so evident in Jim's
career as a financial aid professional.
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Cheryl Willard - Baldwin Wallace University
Jeff Johnston - Sallie Mae
Bev Dalheim - Lakeland Community College
Mary Arter Bell - US Bank
Roger Eldridge - Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Stephanie Sutton - Lorain County Community College
Gary Ulrich - Owens Community College-Findlay Campus
Debra Lee Divers - BGSU Firelands
Geraldine Parker-Thrower - Lakeland Community College
Gregory A. Guzmán - Lourdes College
Lawrence Matthews - Bluffton University
MorraLee Holzapfel - I Know I Can
Steve England - AES/PHEAA
Jerome Weiskittle - Franciscan University of Steubenville
Donald Chenelle - Case Western Reserve University
Arman Habegger - University of Findlay
Lisa K. Mitchell - Student Loan Funding
Ginny Biada - Baldwin-Wallace College
Alex Murdoch - University of Cincinnati
Wendell Schick - Ohio Northern University
Clark Reber - Lourdes College
Michele Nemes Meeker - The Ohio State University
William Bennett - Cleveland State University
Robert Hahn - University of Akron
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators shall be to
ensure access to higher education through the promotion of
financial aid awareness.
Further, the mission of the Association is to affect public policy initiatives,
to promote ethical administration of student aid programs, and to encourage an
environment of cooperation among individuals, agencies, organizations and
educational institutions to better serve all student populations.
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Awards and Recognition
Support Professional Award
The Support Professional Award, initiated in 1990, recognizes an individual or team of
support/clerical professionals reporting to an OASFAA member. Nominations are submitted to
the Support Professional Committee and the award is made at Spring Conference. The
recipient exemplifies a strong commitment to the student, institution for which they work,
and the financial aid profession.
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Christa McNichols - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Dawn Langdon - Stark State College
Marion Carter - The Ohio State University
Christina Emerson - Case Western Reserve University
Debra Clark - Central Ohio Technical College
Jennifer Healey - University of Dayton
Kim Kuhajda - Baldwin-Wallace College
Jenny Rumpler and Pat Tobis - Miami University
Tracy Febel - Lakeland Community College
Ann Cano - University of Dayton
Janet Crawford, Lee Ann Timmerman, Sherry Benjamin,
Kathy Sybert - Ohio Northern University
Dottie Chapman - Bluffton College
Tenley Peterson - University of Toledo
Annie Johnson - Ohio State University
Shannon Maag - Lima Technical College
Darlene Burns - Walsh University
Stephanie Medley - Belmont Technical College
Bea Pettaway - Medical College of Ohio
Sandy Vilkowski - Miami University
Laura Witt - NE Ohio College of Medicine
JoAnn Evans, Kathy Stripling, Carrie Lemle, Kevin Paskvan - Owens Community College
Lola Hauss - Capital University
Debbie Back, Linda Will, Marcia Mitchell, Anthony Boniella, Evelyn Harris, Patricia
Rakestraw, Candace McGowan, Rodney Gross, Cheryl Griffin-Daugherty, Robin
McLemore, Rutha Lacking - Sinclair Community College
Andrea Hines - Oberlin College
Barb Noonan and Kent McKenzie - University of Toledo
Barbara Birk - Capital University
Kathi Richards - Edison Community College
Judy Cook - University of Findlay
Melissa Chandler - Lakeland Community College
Carol Benedum, Meilani Cook, Marge Smith - Stark Technical College
Janet Crawford - Ohio Northern University
Becky Heaton - Mount Vernon Nazarene
Sandy Miller - Ohio University
Ruth Murphy - Marietta College
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Awards
MASFAA Meritorious Award
2014 Jayme Jarrett, Ohio Northern University
MASFAA State Leadership Award
The MASFAA State Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding leadership of
a member from each of the 9 states within MASFAA. The recipients, who must be current
MASFAA members, must have made outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession at
the state and regional levels over a sustained period of time., i.e. seven years or more. Leadership at the regional level is not the only criterion for this award, and the selection process will not
be limited to current state elected leaders. The individuals selected for this award must: exhibit
high integrity and character; have shown creative leadership; have inspired and encouraged others
to participate actively in professional development activities; have sustained active involvement in
professional organizations, and have supported the goals and objectives of MASFAA.
2014 Angela K. Johnson, Cuyahoga Community College
2013 Randy Ulses, University of Cincinnati
2012 Val Kepner, Oberlin College
2011 Ann Marie Gruber, Lakeland Community College
2010 Arman Habegger, University of Findlay
2009 Karen Kopp, Cuyahoga Community College
2008 Cheryl Willard, Baldwin-Wallace College
2007 Michiale M Schneider, Student Loan Xpress
2006 Ginny Biada, Xpress Loan Servicing
2014-15 Don Chenelle Leadership
The OASFAA Leadership Program was initiated in 2002-03 as a way to recognize the talents inherent in
our members, provide programming to enrich those talents and build leadership and volunteerism within
the Association, community and the workplace. Beginning with the Class of 2010, the program was
named in honor of one of OASFAA’s past presidents, Don Chenelle.
Congratulations to the 2014-15 OASFAA Leadership Class!
Kirby Adams - Sinclair Community College
Ruventia Hill - Columbus State Community College
Lucas Brewer - Oberlin College
Emily Hills - Sinclair Community College
Claire Bunning - The Ohio State University
Jackie Hagerman - Sinclair Community College
Michael Collins - Case Western Reserve University
Sarah Kilbarger - University of Cincinnati
Dustin Grannis - University of Cincinnati
Renee Lamp - Cuyahoga Community College
Todd Hampel - Franklin University
Lavonya Perdue - University of Cincinnati
Stephanie Harrier - The Ohio State University
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Conference Policies
Please be aware of your institution’s ethics policy as related to
Ohio Revised Code 2921.43(A) and
102.03 (D) and (E) when
participating in conference and
non-conference events.
If you are a vendor but not
exhibiting, please refrain from
conducting
business in the exhibit area.
Nametags are required for
admittance to conference
events.
Please be
sure to
wear your
nametag
throughout
the
conference.
STRIKE ONE! STRIKE TWO! STRIKE THREE!
NO, we are not talking about baseball! That’s right! OASFAA is
going bowling! Show us your skills on the alleys and model
your best bowling shoes as we head out to the Columbus
Square Bowling Palace on Thursday, May 7th at 6:30pm.
The cost is $3.50 per game, including shoe rental.
Don’t want to bowl but want to have fun with the rest of
your OASFAA peers? Check out the restaurant, bar,
and game room at the Columbus Bowling Palace located at
5707 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43231.
Future Conferences
OASFAA Fall November 2015
OASFAA Spring May 2016
Federal Student Aid (FSA) December 1-4, 2015 Las Vegas, NV
NASFAA July 19-22, 2015 New Orleans, LA
MASFAA October 4-7, 2015 Coralville, IA
Check the OASFAA calendar at www.oasfaa.org for additional training opportunities.
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
SPONSORS
Presidential Level: Great Lakes Educational Loan
Services, Inc.
Gold Level:
PNC Bank
Silver Level:
Discover Student Loans
Wells Fargo
EXHIBITORS
Citizens Bank
College Advantage
KEMBA Financial
Credit Union
Discover Student Loans
KHEAA
EdFinancial Services
Mohela
First Marblehead Corporation
Navient
Great Lakes Educational Loan
Services, Inc.
Inceptia
PNC Bank
U-fi Student Loans
Wells Fargo
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Conference Menu
Wednesday Lunch
Thursday Lunch
Homemade Cole Slaw and Potato Salad
Albacore Tuna Salad
Roast Beef, Turkey , Ham
Sliced Breads and Rolls
Potato Chips
Starbucks Coffee and Iced Tea
Baked Potato and Salad Bar
Whole Grain and Wheat Rolls
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Starbucks Coffee and Iced Tea
Thursday Dessert Break
Wednesday Dessert Break
Granny Smith Apple Pie
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Pastry of the Day
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Friday Breakfast
Wednesday Dinner
Redskin Potato Salad and Creamy Cole Slaw
Fresh Fruit
Garden Salad
Crisp Vegetable Crudite
Fresh Green Beans
Garlic Chive Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Breast of Chicken
Pecan Crusted Atlantic Salmon
Rolls and Butter
Chef’s Selection of Desserts
Thursday Breakfast
Fresh Fruit and Yogurts
Cereals, Bagels, Pastries
Chilled Juices
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Fresh Fruit and Yogurts
Cereal and Pastries
Scrambled Eggs
Challah French Toast
Bacon and Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Chilled Juices
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Friday Lunch
Grilled Thai Chicken Salad
Greek Farmer’s Salad
Grilled Vegetables on Ciabatta Bread
Roasted Turkey on Focaccia Bread
Chips and Pretzels
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
Friday Break
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Blondies
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Starbucks Coffee and Tazo Teas
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Hotel Map
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015
10:00am-2:00pm
Registration Open - Lobby
10:00am-2:00pm
Exhibits Open - Greatroom
11:00am-12:15pm Advocacy - Ballroom
Presenter: Megan McClean, NASFAA
12:30-1:15pm
Lunch - Ballroom
1:15-2:15pm
Ohio Attorney General and Office of the Chancellor - Ballroom
2:25-3:45pm
Reauthorization Update - Ballroom
Presenter: Megan McClean, NASFAA
3:45-4:15pm
Dessert Break - Greatroom
4:15-5:15pm
Financial Aid Advocacy Panel - Ballroom
Presenters: Megan McClean, NASFAA; Aaron Steffans, MASFAA;
Angela Johnson, OASFAA; Dora Pruce, John Carroll University;
Linda Hayes, Good Samaritan College of Nursing
5:30-6:00pm
Welcome Reception - Greatroom
6:00-7:30pm
Dinner and Cash Bar - Ballroom
Sponsored by Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Policy Day
OASFAA will be kicking off the Spring 2015 conference with the bi-annual Policy
Day event. The purpose of this day is to invite policymakers to share their
perspective on the future of financial aid funding for Ohio students and families.
This is an opportunity to hear about emerging legislations, new polices, or
collaborative partnerships to support higher education for our students. This year,
we have invited several policymakers to join us for this event. As we continue to
grow and expand this initiative, we hope to increase the involvement of our
legislators, and from you, our higher education advocates.
With a keen focus on getting more Involved in higher education funding
discussions, Influencing decisions that support Ohio families, and Inspiring to
lead OASFAA to ensure representation from the financial aid community when
higher education funding decisions are being made. We hope you will join us for
this, and future, Policy Day initiatives to get more involved.
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
7:30-9:00am
Continental Breakfast - Ballroom
Sponsored by PNC Bank
7:30-11:30am
Registration Open - Lobby
8:30-11:50am
Exhibits Open - Greatroom
9:00-9:50am
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Leadership in the Financial Aid Profession - Dublin II
Presenter: Aaron Steffens, Luther College
Moderator: Amanda Reisinger, Zane State College
How do you become a leader in this profession? Does a leader need to have the ability to “Involve,
Inspire and Influence?” Leadership doesn’t necessarily mean standing on a stage conducting a
meeting or giving a presentation. There are many different leadership paths in financial aid
associations today for both the outgoing and reserved personalities. This session will give you a
better understanding of the different leadership paths one can take and how to mitigate those
stumbles that might happen along the way. Join us for this session to learn about all the different
ways to lead in financial aid organizations.
New Professionals: Verification Comes In All Shapes & Sizes - Dublin I
Presenters: Regina Harper, Columbus State Community College; Beth Churchill, The Ohio State
University; Molly Baumann, Capital University
Moderator: MorraLee Keller, Ohio College Access Network
This session is designed to “inspire” you to share best practices for various types of institutions. The
presenters will ‘involve” you in a discussion on verification issues and ways to resolve them along
with efficient methods for handling the various verification groups. The audience will be
“influenced” to participate in sharing issues, resolutions, and common practices in their offices as
well.
REACH Training - Franklin
Presenter: Dr. Ana C. Berrios-Allison, The Ohio State University
Moderator: Mari Foisy, The Ohio State University
In response to the positive feedback from the mental health sessions during Fall Conference, OASFAA
brings you REACH Training. REACH is a suicide prevention training for faculty, staff, and students,
developed by The OSU Campus Suicide Prevention Program. Student mental health is a hot topic in
higher education today, and many, if not all of us, interact with students every day. Anyone can
prevent suicide by learning the risks and warning signs. Regardless of college or university, all
should be involved in suicide prevention on their campus!
Loan Rehabilitation: A Second Chance for Borrowers - Dublin VI
Presenter: John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Moderator: Melinda Youngs, Urbana University
Defaulting on a student loan doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Loan rehabilitation can give
borrowers a second chance that other loans don’t offer. In this session we will share what happens
when a student loan defaults, walk through the nuts and bolts of loan rehabilitation, discuss whether
loan rehabilitation is the best option, share ways you can be INVOLVED to help keep your borrowers
from defaulting and provide you with helpful resources to INSPIRE defaulted borrowers that will
greatly INFLUENCE their future.
Leadership (Invitation Only) - Dublin V
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
10:00-10:50am
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Involving Admissions and Financial Aid Counselors in a Cross-Training
Effort - Dublin VI
Presenter: Melanie Weaver, Ohio Northern University
Moderator: Jayme Jarrett, Ohio Northern University
Recruiting students today takes more admissions and financial aid counselor time than ever
before. Because students are considering more colleges and universities than in the past, personal
attention from a counselor can make all the difference. But how do you make this happen with the
same or fewer staff? Learn how to Involve both admissions and financial aid into a cross-training
initiative that will Inspire employees to expand their roles and will Influence your enrollment
management initiatives.
New Professionals: Department of Veterans Services/Veteran Educational Benefits - Dublin I
Presenter: Rob Breeckner, Department of Veteran Services
Moderator: Amber Brady, Ohio Board of Regents
This session will provide an overview of the Dept of Veterans Services and Veteran Educational
Benefits.
Professional Development: How To Write Effective Resumes - Franklin
Presenter: Dr. Ana C. Berrios-Allison, The Ohio State University
Moderator: Anne Watson, Watson Consulting, Inc.
Through this workshop, participants will learn how to create an effective resume. Emphasis will be
put on format and content while highlighting career tips to address the basics of building, tailoring,
and critiquing their own resume. Resources and samples will be provided.
Diversity: Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Dublin II
Presenter: Kimberly Brazwell, Bexley City School District
Moderator: James McDougal, Kemba Financial Credit Union
This will be an interactive session which will provide insights into the diverse experiences of our
colleagues and the students whom we serve on our campuses. These diverse lifestyles and
experiences will be shared and hopefully enlighten the attendees on how to better engage
inclusiveness and diversity on our campuses.
Leadership (Invitation Only) - Dublin V
11:00-11:50am
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: SAP and Promoting Student Success - Dublin II
Presenters: Bev Dalheim, Lakeland Community College; Jennifer Wells, University of Akron
Moderator: Venus Puliafico, Case Western Reserve University
What can we do to help students be successful through SAP? We can Involve other departments
to assist with programs, Inspire students to be the best they can be, and Influence the college
leadership to help with funding for the programs to achieve student success. In this session we will
share what our colleges are doing for SAP and to Promote Student Success.
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Thursday, May 7, 2015
New Professionals: Inspiring Financial Wellness on Ohio College Campuses - Dublin I
Presenters: Adam DiLullio, Case Western Reserve University; Mandi Schweitzer, The Ohio State
University
Moderator: Jeff Johnston, Sallie Mae
What is the best way to Involve, Inspire, and Influence students to achieve financial wellness? In
this session we will learn about two approaches from Ohio schools: The Ohio State University’s peer
to peer counseling approach through their “Student Wellness Center,” and Case Western Reserve’s
campus-wide “Financial Literacy Day” on April 15. Additionally, you will be given an overview of a 14
page booklet that FICO and Sallie Mae have partnered to create called “Understanding Credit” that
you can use in your financial wellness programming on campus.
Professional Development: Embracing Your New Leadership Role: Plans, Tips and Perspectives Franklin
Presenter: Michiale Schneider, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Moderator: Val Kepner, Oberlin College
Are you new to leadership and wonder what to expect in your new role? Since leadership is not just
a one size fits all opportunity it's important to understand what you should or should not do during
the transition period. This session aims to share common tips derived from other leaders within the
financial aid community that transcends through multiple levels of the leadership hierarchy that will
assist you in being an effective, well-rounded leader. Topics to be discussed:
• Common tips for transitioning leaders
• Unveiling of new challenges
• The 90-day plan of a new role
Diversity: LGBTQ - Dublin VI
Presenter: Angie Wellman, The Ohio State University
Moderator: Judy Cunningham, College Advantage
This session will provide a basic overview of social identities and their intersection with sexual
orientation and gender identity. Specific concerns of LGBTQ students will be shared, along with skills
and tools to work effectively with this population.
Leadership (Invitation Only) - Dublin V
11:50am-1:30pm
Opening Session and Lunch - Ballroom
Keynote: Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, The Ohio State University
Sponsored by Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
1:30-4:35pm
Registration Open - Lobby
1:30-4:35pm
Exhibits Open - Greatroom
1:30-2:20pm
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Captaining Your Crew: Inspirational Leadership in Troubled Waters Dublin 1
Presenter/Moderator: Randy Green, Wittenberg University
Managers can face challenges from multiple sources and their responses to those challenges must
be diverse and versatile. We will focus on tactics to keep the department engaged, focused, and
productive through stormy times or smooth sailing.
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New Professionals: Going the Extra Mile: Professional Judgment Guidance and Best Practices Franklin
Presenter: Melanie Weaver, Ohio Northern University
Moderator: Ed Recker, University of Findlay
Sometimes student circumstances do not neatly fit into the FAFSA mold. Join us to explore how the
U.S. Department of Education allows aid professionals to update the FAFSA through professional
judgment (PJ). Federal guidance and best practices will be shared, as well as some stranger-thanfiction examples!
Professional Development: First Aid for Stress - Dublin II
Presenter: Heidi Sisson, First Marblehead Corporation
Moderator: Val Kepner, Oberlin College
Job stress can cause absenteeism; diminished productivity and employee turnover. So why are
employees so stressed? First Aid for Stress provides a starting point to help you identify stress and
move toward finding solutions. These activities offer a way to recognize what specific stressors are
in your workplace.
Understanding Federal Loan Repayment Options - Dublin VI
Presenter: Greg Carlo, Navient
Moderator: Stephanie Goller, University of Toledo
As students exit or leave school, many do not understand the various repayment options available to
them which can be especially helpful when difficult situations arise or they haven’t quite found that
high paying job yet. Additionally, by understanding all of the federal repayment options, financial aid
counselors can better assist their students as well as help drive down their cohort default rate. This
session will teach attendees how to effectively communicate to exiting students about various
repayment options as well as how to manipulate through the repayment lifecycle of a student loan.
Attendees will leave with vast knowledge regarding repayment plan scenarios/strategies as well as
understand what borrowers are facing upon graduation and beyond.
Leadership (Invitation Only) - Dublin V
2:20-3:00pm
Dessert Break - Greatroom
Sponsored by Discover Student Loans
3:00-4:35pm
General Session: Dave Skonieczny, U.S. Department of Education Office of
Inspector General - Ballroom
4:35-5:00pm
Regional Meetings
5:30pm
Dinner on Your Own
6:30pm
Entertainment - Columbus Square Bowling Palace (see page 8 for more
information)
Northwest - Dublin I
Northeast - Dublin II
Southwest - Dublin V
Southeast - Dublin VI
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7:30-8:30am
Breakfast - Ballroom
Sponsored by Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
7:30-10:00am
Registration Open - Lobby
8:00-8:30am
OASFAA Business Meeting
8:30-11:30am
Exhibits Open - Greatroom
8:30-10:30am
General Session - Ballroom
MASFAA Update
Awards Ceremony
Federal Update: Angela Smith, U.S. Department of Education
State Update: Dave Cannon, Ohio Board of Regents
10:30-11:00am
Beverage Break - Greatroom
Sponsored by Wells Fargo
11:00-11:50am
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Gainful Employment’s Impact on Schools, Programs and Students Dublin II
Presenters: Mary Cannon, Hondros College of Nursing; Anissa Strickland, Kent State University
Moderator: Jeff Johnston, Sallie Mae
Gainful Employment regulations go into effect on July 1, 2015. Given the requirements, disclosures,
and manual processes that are needed to comply with Gainful Employment, how are schools being
affected? In this session we will review Gainful Employment and hear how it will impact two Ohio
Colleges as it relates to current (and future) programs, staff training, processes, certificate awarding,
etc.
New Professionals: Homerun Customer Care - Dublin I
Presenter: Renee Romine, Kent State University
Moderator: Christina Napier, Kent State University
You may be wondering, how I can provide excellent customer service in an environment motivated
by strict guidelines, policies and procedures. You will want to be involved in this session, as it will
inspire you to provide excellent customer care while still maintaining policies, procedures and most
of your composure. You will learn ways, to use your influence to assist your customer navigate
through federal regulations.
How FAAs Report Changes Impacting Institutional Eligibility - Franklin
Presenter: Angela Smith, U.S. Department of Education
Moderator: John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
The Eligibility and Certification Report (ECAR) displays institutional information upon which Title IV
eligibility is based. This session will cover changes that would impact an institution's eligibility for
Title IV, particularly the addition of new locations and educational programs. When and how schools
should report such changes to maintain their eligibility will be covered in this session.
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Conversation with New Members - Dublin V
Presenters/Moderators: Rachel Sewell, Cuyahoga Community College; Donna McCullough, Bryant
& Stratton College
New Members, please join us for a conversation about being a new member, your conference
experience, and your “ah-ha” conference moments. Learn how to share your conference experience
and knowledge with others in your office, how to get involved with OASFAA, and how to join our
New Member Mentor Program!
“Ask OBR” - Dublin VI
Presenter: David Cannon, Ohio Board of Regents
Moderator: Amber Brady and Tamika Braswell, Ohio Board of Regents
Have a question about state financial aid? How are state programs funded? State subsidy? Agency
initiatives? This is an opportunity to ask one of the representatives from the Ohio Board of Regents.
Your questions can be submitted prior to the session or feel free to ask in person.
11:50am-1:15pm
Lunch and Passing of the Gavel - Ballroom
Sponsored by PNC Bank
1:15-3:00pm
Registration Open - Lobby
1:15-3:00pm
Exhibits Open - Greatroom
1:15-2:05pm
Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Implementing Two Disbursements of Loans per Term to Drive Student
Success - Dublin I
Presenters: Stephanie Sutton and Valerie Fultz, Lorain County Community College
Moderator: Scott Lehman, Stark State College
Lorain County Community College (LCCC) recently moved to two disbursements of student loans per
term with the intent to increase student success while decreasing student loan fraud and default.
This session will detail the campus wide engagement process used; mechanics of changing to
multiple disbursements in a term; implementation of midterm grades including a Failure
Administrative Withdrawal (FAW), and the communication strategy implemented to notify students.
New Professionals: R2T4 - Understanding the Basics - Franklin
Presenter/Moderator: Ann Marie Gruber, Lakeland Community College
The Return of Title IV calculation is one of the most complex that faces the financial aid office. What
is R2T4, when does it apply, and what exactly does the calculation include? All these will be
discussed along with tips to avoid common R2T4 findings in a program review.
Life Cycle of a Federal Loan - Dublin II
Presenters: Greg Carlo, Navient; John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.; William
Shaffner, MOHELA
Moderator: Greg Carlo, Navient
Ever wonder what happens to a Direct Loan once it is passed along to the Federal Servicers? How
often are students contacted to help keep them on track? What is the minimum expectation by the
DOE? How does each servicer do things differently? How can you work with your Servicer by
understanding their communications with borrowers? These questions and more will be answered,
which will assist you as you counsel students through the loan process.
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Diversity: Poverty Simulation – A Day in the Life of a College Student - Dublin V
Presenter: Christina Napier, Kent State University
Moderator: James McDougal, Kemba Financial Credit Union
This is an interactive session that examines various challenges faced by students. Teams will
examine student scenarios from affluent to underprivileged and look for the best solution to address
the various life challenges that are introduced. The groups will work though their obstacles and
choices and a spokesperson from the group will share how they were able to survive the school year.
The objective is to involve and inspire student financial aid administrators to use their influence and
expertise; to assist students to discover new approaches to overcome obstacles that may hinder
their educational goals.
Crafting a Social Media Strategy for Your Financial Aid Office - Dublin VI
Presenters: Dave Bowman and Michiale Schneider, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Moderator: John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
Your students are regularly using social media to communicate. Do you know how to use social
Media effectively in the financial aid office? Many financial aid offices have been slower to build a
social media presence due to concerns about student privacy or resources. Aid offices that have
successfully deployed social media platforms have reported vast improvement in their two-way
communications with students. This session will review the steps needed to plan and build a social
media presence for your aid office on Facebook or Twitter and explore specific strategies for
improving two-way communications with students. Specific topics include:
Pros and cons of implementing Facebook or Twitter in the aid office
Crafting a strategy
Writing effective content
Turning regulatory language into effective social media content
2:15-3:05pm Interest Sessions
Seasoned Professionals: Your First Day as A New Director: Five Things You Need To Do to Ensure
Success - Dublin I
Presenter: Matt Moore, Sinclair Community College
Moderator: Carol Glaser-Atkins, Sinclair Community College
Whether you're a new financial aid director or you are on the path to become one, this session will
provide you with specific tips and suggestions you can use as you face the unique challenges
presented during your first few months on the job. We will share ideas and information to help you
successfully transition into your new role on these topics:
First Day Essentials: Security Updates and Reports to Review
Assessing your Office Culture – your Team and Your Peers
Identifying Roles and Responsibilities
Securing Resources
New Professionals: Financial Aid Jeopardy - Dublin II
Presenter: Heidi Sisson, First Marblehead Corporation
Moderator: James McDougal, Kemba Financial Credit Union
A fun interactive way to test your financial aid knowledge and learn new regulations. This
information will directly assist you as you process for the 2015-16 academic year and beyond.
Categories will include; FAFSA, OASFAA, Verification, Student Loans, and more. Join us in a game of
Financial Aid Jeopardy where you will be split up in teams to see who takes home the trophy!
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School Tools for Aversion and Default Management - Franklin
Presenter: Angela Smith, U.S. Department of Education
Moderator: John Brown, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.
The prevention and management of student loan default is a school-wide effort. In this session, we
will explain why schools need a comprehensive default prevention plan. Staff will suggest strategies
and describe tools that schools can use to identify defaulters and work collaboratively with the
federal loan servicers to reduce institutional cohort default rates.
Financial Aid + Student Supports = Student Success - Dublin VI
Presenters: Benjamin Dobner, Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc.; Miria Batig, Cuyahoga
Community College; Matthew Mercado, Lorain County Community; Stephanie Sutton,
Lorain County Community College
Moderator: Stephanie Goller, University of Toledo
With the current focus on performance funding in Ohio, learn about the role of financial aid and
student support in incenting greater student success. Collaborating with other offices on campus is a
key to increasing student success. In addition, we will also discuss the pilot being conducted at
Cincinnati State, Tri-C, and LCCC to replicate the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Accelerated
Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model. Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation will tell what
excited them about this model and why they chose to invest $5 million in the project.
Advising Students Who are Near Pell and Loan Limits - Dublin V
Presenter: Christine Lynn, Stark State College
Moderator: Scott Lehman, Stark State College
In this session, you will learn strategies to assist you in advising students on the quickest path to
graduation and how to stretch out those federal dollars from an academic perspective. With these
techniques, a student will commonly tell you they want to reduce their borrowing amount as they
finally see the big picture of completion. You will also learn how to partner with the academic side of
the house to find academic resources that can assist students to complete their degree. Attend this
informative session to gain “must-have” knowledge on default management and financial literacy
techniques that tie completion and academics into the conversation.
3:05-3:25pm
Dessert Break - Greatroom
Sponsored by Discover Student Loans
3:25-4:15pm Interest Sessions
Powerfaids - Dublin II
Moderator: Adam DiLulio, Case Western Reserve University
Banner - Franklin
Moderator: Ann Marie Gruber, Lakeland Community College
PeopleSoft - Dublin I
Moderator: Kristy Gardner, The Ohio State University
Datatel - Dublin VI
Moderator: Lea Mederer, Franklin University
Homegrown/EdExpress - Dublin V
Moderator: Scott Lauffer, Lake Erie College
Safe Travels!!!
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Keynote Speakers
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
Terrell L. Strayhorn, PhD is Professor of Higher Education at The Ohio State
University (OSU), where he also serves as Director of the Center for Higher
Education Enterprise (CHEE), Senior Research Associate in the Kirwan Institute
for the Study of Race & Ethnicity, and Faculty Affiliate in the Todd A. Bell
National Resource Center on the African American Male and the Criminal Justice
Research Center. Prior to joining the faculty at OSU, Strayhorn served as Special
Assistant to the Provost at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and
founding director of the UTK Center for Higher Education Research & Policy.
Dr. Strayhorn maintains an active and highly visible research agenda focusing on
major policy issues in education: student access and achievement, equity and diversity, impact of
college on students, and student learning and development.
Professor Strayhorn is sole author or lead editor of 8 books/volumes. He has published more than
100 refereed journal articles, book chapters, scholarly reviews, and commissioned reports. He has
also presented more than 150 papers at international and national conferences. Named "one of the
most highly visible scholars in his field," by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Strayhorn has
received the 2007 ACPA Emerging Scholar Award, NASAP Benjamin L. Perry Professional Service
Award, SACSA Outstanding New Professional Award, 2008 ACPA Annuit Coeptis Emerging Professional Award, 2009 UTK Helen B. Watson Faculty Research Award, Early Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), and in 2011, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
named him one of the nation’s “Top Emerging Scholars.” Strayhorn has been named “Who’s Who in
Columbus,” “20 to Know in Education” by Business First magazine, and one of the most prolific
young scholars in the country by several news sources.
Dr. Strayhorn received a bachelor’s degree (BA) from the University of Virginia (UVA), a masters degree (MEd) in educational policy from the Curry School of Education at UVA, and doctorate (PhD) in
higher education from Virginia Tech. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and
a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
David Skonieczny
In 1996, David Skonieczny became a member of Chicago Investigative Staff.
For twelve years, Mr. Skonieczny worked on a variety of grant procurement,
institutional and single beneficiary fraud investigations involving multiple
subjects and numerous criminal statutes. Since January 2008, Mr. Skonieczny
has served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the North Central
Region which includes the Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Nashville Field Offices. In
this capacity, Mr. Skonieczny oversees the daily operations of all three field
offices which include the supervision of more than 75 criminal and civil investigations.
Mr. Skonieczny earned a BA in Criminal Justice from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. He
then earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from St. Ambrose University while
serving as a graduate assistant for the St. Ambrose Athletic Department.
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Keynote Speakers
Aaron Steffans
Currently serving as your MASFAA President, Aaron Steffens grew up
on a dairy farm near the northeast Iowa town of Clermont. After
receiving his BA degree in Marketing and Psychology from Upper Iowa
University, Aaron took his first job as an Admissions Counselor at Loras
College in Dubuque. Two years later, in 1998, Aaron accepted the
position of Financial Aid Counselor at Loras College and began his
career in Financial Aid. Aaron moved to Mt. Mercy College in 2000 as
an Assistant Director and then moved to Luther College in 2007 where he is currently serving as Associate Director. Aaron has been very involved in IASFAA, serving as its President as
well as its first ever Treasurer-Elect and eventually Treasurer. He has also chaired several
IASFAA committees and has received the President’s Award and Distinguished Service
awards from IASFAA. In MASFAA, Aaron has served as both the Membership and Donor Development Chairs in addition to serving on numerous committees. MASFAA has recognized
Aaron with the State Leadership Award for Iowa, the Meritorious Service Award and most
recently the President’s Award. As MASFAA President, Aaron is also currently serving as a
member of the NASFAA Board.
Angela Smith
Angela Smith has spent her entire adult life as a public servant. At the age
of 17 began working for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management as a high
school work-study student in 1988. She worked at OPM intermittently
during summer breaks from college until she graduated from Western
Illinois University in 1993. Angela transferred to the U.S. Department of
Education in 1995, and for the nine years that followed she worked as an
Account Manager with the Federal Direct Loan Program. When the
appropriation for the Direct Loan Account Management Group expired in 2004, Angela was
reassigned to the position of Training Officer for ED’s Federal Student Aid office, where she’s
served to this day.
When not serving in her federal capacity, Angela spends her spare time entertaining friends
and family, training to be a runner (she recently completed her seventh half-marathon), and
working in her garden.
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Keynote Speakers
Megan McClean
Megan McClean is the Managing Director of Policy and
Federal Relations at the National Association of Student
Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) where she
oversees the Association¹s policy and advocacy efforts .
Prior to joining NASFAA in the fall of 2010, she served
as the Director of Government Relations for the
federal Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, where she contributed to
several congressionally mandated reports on the postsecondary access and persistence of
low- and moderate- income students. Megan began her career in higher education as an
admissions counselor at Penn State University. She received a master's in higher education
at Penn State and BA in political science from Allegheny College.
David Cannon
As Vice Chancellor of Finance and Data Management, David Cannon
oversees all the financial activities and the collection of data and
Reporting for the Ohio Board of Regents. Those financial duties
under his control include SSI formula, budgeting, Senate Bill 6
activities and fee pledges by various colleges and universities. In
addition to these financial duties, David oversees the Data
Management section which works with each college and university
to collect data in the HEI system. The Board of Regents uses that
data to prepare reports and analyze data to determine policy objectives. David is also
responsible for the financial aid and audit functions of the Board of Regents.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Ohio State University, and a master’s
degree from Webster University while serving in the Air Force, David has worked as the
Finance Director for the City of Powell, CFO for the Auditor of State and County
Administrator for Delaware County. Prior to coming to work for the Ohio Board of
Regents, David was the CFO for Union County, North Carolina.
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