SASFAA Management Institute

The SASFAA Management Institute will be held at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. The event, which is sponsored by SASFAA, every four to five years, is scheduled to begin Monday, December 8, 2008 and end on Wednesday, December 10th. The Institute is a professional development training event designed to provide an opportunity to explore the latest research, issues or trends that affect the financial aid profession. This year’s event will provide a legislative update and sessions geared toward the latest research on "Access & Affordability."

The event is intended for experienced financial aid administrators. However, other higher education professionals or individuals whose professional responsibilities include significant contact with the financial aid process are also encouraged to attend.

The Institute’s speakers slated to present include:

• Dr. Donald Heller, Director, Center for the Study of Higher Education & Professor of Education and Senior Scientist, College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University
• Dr. Sandy Baum, Senior Policy Analyst, The College Board & Professor of Economics, Skidmore College
• Dr. Phil Day, NASFAA President
• Dr. Michelle Asha Cooper, President, Institute For Higher Education Policy
• Dr. Barry Simmons, NASFAA Chair-Elect & Director, Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
• Ms. Zakiya Smith, Director of Government Relations, Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance

Don’t miss out on this senior level learning experience. Space is limited. Register online today from the Training Page on the SASFAA website. The registration information, tentative agenda, hotel reservation and travel information are detailed there.

For further information you may contact the SASFAA Management Institute Chair, Brenda M. Brown at bbrown@law.miami.edu or any member of the committee:

• Heather H. Boutell - Bellarmine University
• Ron H. Day - Kennesaw State University
• Ellen C. Green - Trident Technical College
• Lisanne J. Masterson - Brevard College
• Erik R. Melis - George Mason University
• Terri J. Parchment - Edamerica
• Janet D. Sain - SunTrust Education Loans
• Barry W. Simmons, Sr. - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
• Searcy J. Taylor - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College