the Full Program

2016 ILASFAA Annual
Conference
April 6 - 8, 2016  Hilton Hotel, Lisle, IL
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WELCOME TO THE 2016 ILASFAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to meet our colleagues at the Conference Show tonight
It's time to make new friends
It's time for us to shine bright
It's time to raise the curtain on the Conference Show tonight
Why do we always come here
I think we clearly know
It's not at all like torture
To have to watch the show
So now let's get things started
Why don't you get things started
It's time to get things started
On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, ILASFAAtational
This is what we call the Conference Show
HERE ARE FEW TIPS TO HELP YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF THE CONFERENCE:
 Visit our Vendors and Exhibitors who will be located in the Atrium Area.
 All group meal functions and general sessions will take place in the Regency Ballroom.
 If this is your first ILASFAA conference, consider attending the Newcomer’s Welcome
session on Wednesday, April 6 at 11a.m. in the Birch-Hickory Room.
Conference Free WiFi: When logging in to the internet go to ATT WIFI use Code:
Hilton2016B
= A Beginner-Level Session
 = An Experienced-Level Session
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2015 - 2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD CAST MEMBERS
President ………………………………………………………..Amanda Fijal, University of Chicago
President-Elect ……………………………………..Maureen Amos, Northeastern Illinois University
Past President ………………………………….Janet Ingargiola, Danville Area Community College
Executive Vice President ……………………………………………… Pam Lytel, Parkland College
Vice President Community Colleges …………………… Sherry Summary, John A. Logan College
Vice President Health Professions ……………………Tammy Garza, Lakeview College of Nursing
Vice President Private Colleges ……………………………………Karen Belling, Wheaton College
Vice President Proprietary Institutions ……………..Marcus Szymanoski, DeVry Education Group
Vice President Senior Public Institutions .……Marchello Johnson, University of Illinois - Chicago
Secretary ………………………………………………… Jennifer Stout, Eastern Illinois University
Treasurer ……………………………………………… Jamie Petersen, Oakton Community College
Treasurer-Elect …………………………………………...Michelle Cornell, Illinois State University
Chicago Regional Coordinator…Mary Popoca, University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine
Northern Regional Coordinator ……………………………………..Ruth Pusich, Elmhurst College
Southern Regional Coordinator ……………………………………..Dawn Good, Parkland College
Ex-Officio …………………………………..Samuel Nelson, Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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GUESTS
AND
SPEAKERS
FEATURING …
JEFF BAKER
Director of Policy Liaison and Implementation for Federal Student Aid, U.S.
Department of Education (ED)
Jeff Baker has served in this capacity since 1994. Prior to his work at ED, Jeff was the
Director of Student Financial Aid at San Francisco State University, where he also served as
the Assistant and then the Associate Director, starting in 1976. His first job in financial aid
was as a Financial Aid Specialist at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Jeff’s career started in education in 1972 when he worked as a Public School Teacher in the
Port Washington, WI district. He holds a BS in Management from Northeastern University,
an M.S. in Education from the University of Wisconsin and has done post graduate work in
Higher Education Administration at the University of Southern California.
Jeff is an active member of NASFAA, including serving as committee chair, trainer and
Commission Director. Jeff has been the recipient of NASFAA’s Meritorious Achievement
Award, National Leadership Award, and the Regional Leadership Award. He was on the
Executive Council for WASFAA (Western) and was President of CASFAA (California). He
was awarded the WASFAA Creative Leadership Award; the CASFAA Distinguished Service
Award, Presidents Award; and was awarded Lifetime Membership in both associations. He
has also received the Distinguished Service Award from the College Board.
ANGELA SMITH
Training Officer, U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Angela Smith has spent her entire adult life as a public servant. At the age of 17 Angela
began working for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as a high school workstudy student in 1988. She worked at OPM intermittently during summer breaks from
college until she graduated from Western Illinois University in 1993. She returned to OPM
for a brief period of time before she 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 has 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 and working in her garden.
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GUESTS
AND
SPEAKERS
FEATURING …
EFFIE BARNETT
Institutional Improvement Specialist, U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Effie Barnett is an Institutional Improvement Specialist with the Chicago/Denver regional
office. She has 31 years of financial aid experience - 21 years working at two institutions
from financial aid advisor to director. Effie has worked at the Department as an Institutional
Review Specialist where she conducted program reviews, resolved compliance audits,
processed eligibility applications and heightened cash monitoring submissions.
In her current role, Effie assists institutions new to the Title IV programs, conducts technical
assistance, and develops/delivers training for Program Compliance staff. She is the Subject
Matter Expert (SME) for Method of Payment processes in the Chicago/Denver region.
LYTASHIA DAVIS
Institutional Review Specialist, U.S. Department of Education (ED)
Lytashia Davis is an Institutional Review Specialist with the Chicago/Denver Team regional
office. She started her career in financial aid almost 15 years ago for a for-profit institution,
serving as a financial aid advisor, Sr. FA advisor and later the Assistant Director of Financial
Aid. Lytashia subsequently worked for a non-for profit institution where she helped develop,
expand and create its corporate office financial aid team. She served as Director of Financial
Aid for the local and corporate financial aid teams. Lytashia has experience in training and
development of staff, adding additional locations and institutions, creating and developing
policies and procedures, centralizing and decentralizing financial aid positions and
processes.
Currently with the Department, Lytashia conducts program reviews, resolve compliance
audits and process institution’s eligibility applications.
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GUESTS
AND
SPEAKERS
FEATURING …
MEGAN MCCLEAN COVAL
Vice President of Public Policy and Federal Relations at the National Association of
Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
Megan oversees the Association's 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
SUSAN SWISHER
Executive Director of Financial Aid, St. Xavier University and MASFAA President
Sue Swisher has been in the financial aid industry for over 30 years and has served as
Executive Director of Financial Aid at Saint Xavier University for 22 years. Throughout her
professional career she has been active at the state, regional and national level. She is a Past
President of the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators (ILASFAA) and had
served on the Executive Board and Committee chair in various positions. She is a recipient
of ILASFAA’s Meritorious Service, President’s and Sustained Service Awards. On the
regional level, she is the current President of MASFAA and has served on the Midwest
Association of Financial Aid Administrator’s (MASFAA) Executive Council as a state
representative and Treasurer and is a recipient of MASFAA’s Leadership Award. She has
demonstrated her expertise in financial aid by presenting at conferences at the state, regional
and national level. She received her BA from University of Iowa.
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GUESTS
AND
SPEAKERS
FEATURING …
PETER ROSKAM
Congressman U.S. Representative
Chicagoland native Peter Roskam is in his fifth term in the United States House of
Representatives, serving the 6th District of Illinois. Roskam is a member of the House Ways
and Means Committee, where he sits on the Health Subcommittee and chairs the Oversight
Subcommittee—a key watchdog post with jurisdiction into the spending and operations of
tax-writing and healthcare programs within the federal government. Roskam was at the
center of the Committee investigation into the IRS after it was revealed the agency was
targeting Americans for their personal, religious, and political beliefs, authoring legislation
to protect against these abuses that became law.
Roskam serves on the House Select Committee on Benghazi, a group tasked with a full and
complete investigation of the events leading up to, during, and after the terrorist attack on
the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya. Active on national security issues and
promoting America’s role in the world, Roskam leads the House Democracy Partnership,
assisting legislatures in emerging democracies; serves as a co-chair of the House Republican
Israel Caucus, the largest Republican congressional organization dedicated to strengthening
the U.S.-Israel relationship; and serves on the Board of Directors for the National
Endowment for Democracy.
Roskam played an active role in securing a landslide House majority in 2010.
Roskam graduated from the University of Illinois before spending his early career in the
office of his mentor, legendary Congressman Henry Hyde. He later earned his J.D. from IIT
Chicago-Kent College of Law and began a law practice, where he developed significant
experience as a litigator. Roskam has represented Chicago’s western suburbs in both the
Illinois House of Representatives and Senate.
Roskam lives in Wheaton with his wife of over 26 years, Elizabeth. They have four children.
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GUESTS
AND
SPEAKERS
FEATURING …
ERIC ZARNIKOW
Executive Director, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Eric Zarnikow was appointed Executive Director of the Illinois Student Assistance
Commission (ISAC) in February 2012. At ISAC, he leads approximately 300 coworkers in
three locations in support of ISAC’s mission to help make college accessible and affordable
for Illinois students. ISAC’s programs include a range of grants and scholarships, student
loan servicing and default prevention, high quality and informed research, college access
and outreach activities and oversight of the Illinois 529 prepaid tuition program. Prior to
joining ISAC, Eric was the Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access with the
U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in Washington, DC, where he was responsible
for all agency programs and operations concerning financial assistance to small businesses,
reporting to the head of the SBA. At the SBA he managed distribution channels with over
5,000 financial partners and supervised 800 employees and contractors, along with a $90
billion loan and investment portfolio.
Eric has over 20 years of experience in the private sector, most recently as Senior Vice
President, Chief Risk Officer and Treasurer for The ServiceMaster Company, one of the
world’s largest residential and commercial service networks with brand names including
TruGreen, Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, and Merry Maids. He
also served as Vice President and Treasurer of Gaylord Container Corporation, a
manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated containers, where he helped complete a $70
million IPO and listing on the American Stock Exchange. He started his career in public
accounting at Deloitte.
Eric currently serves as the Board Co-chair for a national not for profit organization and
previously served as an Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair of a $1 billion
revenue publically-traded company.
Eric received his BS in Industrial Administration from Iowa State University, his MBA from
Drake University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
KATHARINE GRICEVICH
Director of Government Relations, Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Katharine Gricevich is Director of Government Relations and legislative liaison for the
Illinois Student Assistance Commission. She previously worked as a legislative analyst for
the Illinois General Assembly on education and local government issues and interned with a
prosecutorial team at the UN’s International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
She has been involved with ILASFAA's legislative committee and has presented and
provided briefings for ILASFAA’s leadership retreat and IACAC’s annual conference.
Katharine is a senior fellow in the international human rights education and advocacy
organization Humanity in Action and edited two past editions of HIA fellows’ reports. When
not at the Capitol Complex in Springfield, much of her time is now spent in downtown
Springfield assisting her partner, who recently entered the fast-paced and alwayslucrative world of used book and music sales.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Dennis Watkins delivers world-class magical entertainment to corporate events
from coast to coast. A third-generation magician, a classically trained actor
and an acclaimed theatre artist, Watkins' clients rest easy knowing their
entertainer brings unparalleled experience to each and every corporate event.
INTERMISSION TIMES
Wednesday Lunch: Naperville Lunch Buffet, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Reception: Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dinner: On Your Own
Thursday Breakfast: Continental, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Thursday Lunch: South of the Border Buffet, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday Dinner & Awards: Italian Buffet, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday Brunch: Hilton Breakfast Buffet, 10 a.m.
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ACT ONE - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Showtime
Event
Location
9:00 AM - Noon
Exhibitor Set-Up
Atrium Area
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Desk Open
Arbor
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Executive Board Meeting
Parlor East/West
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Newcomer’s Welcome Session
Birch-Hickory
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
General Session
• Lunch Buffet
• President’s Welcome
• MASFAA Update, Susan
Swisher, MASFAA President
Regency Ballroom
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
General Session
• NASFAA Update, Megan
McClean Coval
Regency Ballroom
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Interest Sessions
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Interest Sessions
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
ILASFAA Reception with Jazz
Ensemble
Maple/Elm/Ash
Dinner On Your Own
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Game Night
= A Beginner-Level Session
 = An Experienced-Level Session
Maple/Elm/Ash
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APRIL
6TH
INTEREST SESSIONS, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
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Sessions
Room
1
Verification 
Cypress
2
State Budget Roundtable – Public Institutions
Birch-Hickory
3
Advocacy and You
Redwood
4
An Overview of Student Veteran Programs 
Rosewood
5
A Road to CDR Reduction: Traveling to Lower Rates 
Aspen
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Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
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If you are new to financial aid or you just don’t know much about
the verification process, you will want to come to this session.
Let’s get to back to the basics. Come learn what verification is,
why we do it and what documents are needed for this process.
Chilwana Thompson,
Millikin University
2
As we are all aware, our State has gone longer than expected
without a budget. Come and join your colleagues to discuss the
effect this has had on your campus.
Sherry Summary, John A
Logan College
3
This session will help you understand how you can advocate,
even though you don’t reside in Washington DC.
Megan McLean Coval,
NASFAA
4
This session will provide an overview of state and federal veteran
educational programs and benefits that are available to service
members, veterans and their families.
Kim Eck, ISAC and Dan
Wellman, IDVA
5
With lots of default management strategies available and limited
time, determining which one to use may not be easy. We’ve
outlined a road you can follow that includes strategies for all
school types. Come ride along this road to learn about
identifying borrowers to target, running reports, locating
unknown contact information, and reaching out through various
channels. You’ll leave this session with a usable plan for
reducing your cohort default rates and resources that can help
you throughout the year.
Bill Henderson and Doug
Hess, Great Lakes
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APRIL
6TH
INTEREST SESSIONS, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
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Topic
Room
1
Administering VA Programs
Cypress
2
R2T4 
Rosewood
3
What Is Diversity and How Does It Affect Your Campus?
Redwood
4
Advanced Techniques in Social Media
Aspen
5
Professional Judgement 
Birch-Hickory
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Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
This session will provide insight and updates on important topics
related to the administration of U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) educational benefits, including VA ONCE and
enrollment status reporting.
Dan Wellman, IDVA
2
The session is geared toward new professionals in the field of
financial aid. It is a beginner level session providing a brief
overview of the basics of Return of Title IV (R2T4) funds process
and best practices.
Cheryl Howerton,
Millikin University
3
This session is intended to help the audience understand the many
facets of diversity and to share and discuss various initiatives
currently used to promote diversity across campuses.
Candace McNeal,
Danville Area
Community College
4
Your school has a Facebook account and Twitter profile ... now
what? Social media is an effective way to talk to students about
financial literacy and smart money management. It can also be
used to help with recruitment and retention efforts. This session
explores how to develop a strategy, increase engagement and grow
your audience. It will provide timesaving best practices and tools
that will increase the effectiveness of your social media program.
Whether social media is new to your school or has been around
for a while, you will leave with at least one action to use
immediately. #BetterResults #LessTime
Kathy Facenda,
Sallie Mae
5
This session will cover all aspects of professional judgment and
will give those attending full knowledge of what you can and
cannot do when dealing with this frequently used tool of the trade.
Bruce Foote, University
of St. Francis
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ACT TWO - THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Showtime
Event
Location
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
Regency Ballroom
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Interest Sessions
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Interest Sessions
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Interest Sessions
12:00 PM - 1:40 PM
General Session
• Lunch
• ILASFAA Business Meeting
• Congressman Peter Roskam
• ISAC Update, Executive Director
Eric Zarnikow and Director of
Government Relations Katharine
Gricevich
1:40 PM - 1:45 PM
Break
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Interest Sessions
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Interest Sessions
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Break
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Interest Sessions
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cash Bar
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Dinner and Awards
Regency Ballroom
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Entertainment
• Dennis Watkins, Magician
Regency Ballroom
= A Beginner-Level Session
 = An Experienced-Level Session
Regency Ballroom
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APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
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Sessions
Room
1
Application Processing Update
Birch-Hickory
2
Getting College Students to Engage With Your Financial Wellness
Rosewood
3
Customer Centric Service in the Financial Aid Office: Raising the
Bar with Comprehensive Training
Redwood
4
Completing the E-App
Aspen
5
Getting Ready for a New Show: Prior Prior Year FAFSA
Roundtable -- Public Institutions
Cypress
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Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
This session will provide an overview of changes to the 2016-17
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and related
application processing updates.
Angela Smith, US
Department of Education
2
Students are making decisions on buying, borrowing, deferring
loans and making credit payments, but do they understand how to
manage their financial health? Building and maintaining good
credit are skills critical to all adults as they think about having a
strong financial future. This panel session will discuss ways you
can help educate students to responsibly manage their credit
health. You will be given a booklet that FICO and Sallie Mae
have partnered to create called “Understanding Credit.” You can
use this tool and other ideas shared to counsel students to
understand, maintain, repair and improve their credit scores.
Lisa Mitchell,
Sallie Mae
3
Quality customer service in the aid office is critical to your
institution. Are you looking for ways to train your team to
provide a customer-centric approach? If so, you will gain valuable
tools in this session.
Bill Henderson and Doug
Hess, Great Lakes
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Is your institution’s federal certification with ED up soon? Do
you have changes that must be reported to or approved by ED? If
so, this session can demystify the process of submitting your
Application for Approval to Participate in Federal Student
Financial Aid Programs -- the E-App.
Briget Jans, DePaul
University
5
How are you planning to handle this change at your institution?
What will the impact be to current and new students and other
offices on campus? This is a discussion you don’t want to miss!
Clarice TaylorMerriman, University of
IL Champaign/Urbana
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APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 9:45 – 10:45 AM
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Topic
Room
1
R2T4 
Rosewood
2
State Budget Roundtable -- Private & Proprietary
Birch-Hickory
3
The Anatomy of a Cohort Default Rate
Aspen
4
GAP Access Q & A and Best Practices for Adjustments and
Reconciliation
Cypress
5
Undocumented Student Access: Past, Present and Future
Redwood
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Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
This session will discuss some of the more challenging areas of
R2T4. This includes common audit findings, the impact and
challenges of modules, and best practices. Examples of R2T4
through FAA Access and hand calculations will be
reviewed. Time will be allotted for discussion on challenges with
R2T4 on your own campus.
Paul Schmidt, College
of DuPage
2
As we are all aware, our State has gone longer than expected
without a budget. Come and join your colleagues to discuss the
effect this has had on your campus.
Mary Popoca,
University of ChicagoPritzker School of
Medicine
3
Have you ever dissected your cohort default rate? Attend this
session to learn what factors and circumstances affect your default
rate.
Bill Henderson and
Doug Hess, Great Lakes
4
Bring your questions and come learn how to effectively navigate
ISAC’s Gift Assistance Portal: GAP Access and utilize it to make
your job easier. Hints and suggestions will be provided to help
you take full advantage of the system’s functionality as you use it
to administer MAP, make adjustments to student records, and
complete your reconciliation process.
David Perry, ISAC
5
Come learn who undocumented students are and the challenges
they face. Find out about the strides we've made in helping them
achieve college success, what the future holds and how we can
help.
Leticia Moreno & Tanya
Cabrera, Illinois
Institute of Technology
16
APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
17
#
Topic
Room
1
Preparing for a Federal Compliance Review
Birch-Hickory
2
SAP 
Rosewood
3
How to Train Your Staff
Redwood
4
Helping Students Reach Their College Education Dreams and Avoid
Student Loan Nightmares
Aspen
5
The Status of the Perkins Loan Program
Cypress
#
Session Descriptions
Presenters
1
Join this session to learn from U.S. Department of Education Program
Compliance staff members how to prepare your institution for a federal
compliance review.
Effie Barnett and
Lytashia Davis, U.S.
Department of
Education
2
Schools must have reasonable standards for measuring a student’s
satisfactory academic progress toward their degree or certificate
completion and the reasonable standard must be in accordance with
regulatory actions (HEA Sec. 484(c),CFR 668.34). This session is
intended as a discussion with an outcome that we know where to “cite”
the “Reg” and find resource materials, that we will be more confident
that we have “reasonable” standards, and that we are in compliance.
Janet Ingargiola,
Danville Area
Community College
3
In a time of small or nonexistent training budgets, you may need to get
creative with regard to training your staff. This panel of financial aid
professionals will give you tips, resources and the support you need to
ensure that you are training your staff appropriately. Whether you
work for a public university, small or large private school or
community college, this session will have information and guidance
you can take back and implement in your office.
Jana Albrecht, Illinois
State University;
Angela Weaver, Lewis
& Clark Community
College; Tina Baskin
University of Chicago;
Mary Shaw, University
of St. Francis
4
Do you find it challenging to meet the full needs of your students
through financial aid? Often you might experience them turning to
student loans without first exploring other options. Join this session to
help your students find success in searching for alternative sources for
financial aid.
Bill Henderson and
Doug Hess, Great
Lakes
5
The off-again, on-again Federal Perkins Loan Program is once again
reprising its role! It’s been brought back for one last encore. This
session will cover the current, revised status of the Perkins Program, as
well as provide insights on what institutions can expect when it finally
leaves the financial aid stage for the last time.
Briget Jans, DePaul
University
APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 1:45 – 2:45 PM
# Topic
Room
1
Communication within the Financial Aid Office
Rosewood
2
Student Eligibility, NASFAA Credentials, Part 1
Redwood
3
Don’t Get Upstaged! Non-Financial Aid Issues that Affect Federal Eligibility
Cypress
4
Consumer Information Requirements
Birch-Hickory
5
How to Package Graduate Students
Aspen
# Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
The Communication Conundrum! Facebook, E-mail, Twitter, oh my! This
session will be interactive and will attempt to answer the question on best
practices to communicate with students/parents/staff, and it will offer
resources and tools on how to communicate with a “connected” generation.
Everyone has a cell phone; most receive notifications of emails, Facebook
messages, and tweets directly to their phone. So, why does information that is
sent or shared go unnoticed or unread? How can you motivate
students/parents/staff to read information being shared?
Bobbi Smith, Western
Illinois University
2
Looking to earn a NASFAA credential? Wanting to save money on the test?
Please join us for a two-part session that will provide all the educational
materials and information needed to obtain a credential in student eligibility.
As a NASFAA Core course, this session will cover all the detailed
information you’ll need to attempt the credential exam through NASFAA
University. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a voucher code to
take the exam. Vouchers are good for 30 days and the exam will be available
for 90 days once purchased through NASFAA University.
Tim Marten, St. John’s
College of Nursing
3
Simple Constitution Day events, growing consumer information requirements,
serious Title IX issues and more can all impact your institution’s eligibility for
financial aid. This session will cover areas outside the office of financial aid
of which aid administrators need to be aware to ensure institutional
compliance.
Briget Jans, DePaul
University
4
The HEA requires institutions to disclose certain information as part of Title
IV participation. There is a wide range of disclosures. These disclosures often
require information from offices across the institution, not just the financial
aid office. Section 132(h) of the HEA states: “Each institution of higher
education that receives Federal funds under title IV shall make publicly
available on the institution’s website a net price calculator to help current
and prospective students, families, and other consumers estimate a student’s
individual net price at such institution of higher education.” The goal of this
session is to help you become aware of the regulation and where to go for
resources to help yourself and others on your campus remain in compliance.
Janet Ingargiola,
Danville Area
Community College
5
Coming Soon
Nathan Ernst,
Midwestern University
18
APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
# Topic
Room
1
Ask a Fed
Birch-Hickory
2
Springfield Advocacy Boot Camp
Aspen
3
Student Eligibility, NASFAA Credentials, Part 2
Redwood
4
Managing Up: How to Have a Positive Relationship With Your Boss
Rosewood
5
Getting Ready for a New Show: Prior Prior Year FAFSA Roundtable -Private and Proprietary Institutions
Cypress
# Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
Have a burning question in regard to Title IV aid? Be sure to join this
session! Federal Trainer Angela Smith will be available to respond to
your inquiries.
Angela Smith, US
Department of
Education
2
This interactive session will prepare you to meet with your Illinois
legislators to advocate on behalf of your students, your institutions, and
ILASFAA. Whether you plan to participate in the 2016 ILASFAA
Legislative Advocacy Day alongside your colleagues or go it alone,
this session is designed to help prepare the novice advocate.
Marcus Szymanoski,
DeVry Education
Group; Robert Tebbe,
Southwestern Illinois
College; Maureen
Amos, Northeastern
Illinois University;
and Terri VanMeenenMisfeldt, Western
Illinois University
3
This Part 2 session will complete the training requirements for the
Student Eligibility exam. Participants will receive credential
information through e-mail at the conclusion of the conference.
Participants must attend both sessions to receive a voucher code to take
the examination. Vouchers are good for 30 days and the exam will be
available for 90 days once purchased through NASFAA University.
Tim Marten, St. John’s
College of Nursing
4
Managing up does not mean sucking up! Not all bosses are the same,
and it’s worth taking the time to give this topic some serious
thought. It is crucial to your job satisfaction to have a healthy, positive
relationship with your manager. In this session we will take a look at
several different management styles and how your actions can
influence the dynamic of your relationship as well as the success of
your career.
Julie Finn, First
Marblehead
5
How are you planning to handle this change at your institution? What
will the impact be to current and new students and other offices on
campus? This is a discussion you don’t want to miss!
Mary Popoca,
University of ChicagoPritzker School of
Medicine
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APRIL 7TH INTEREST SESSIONS, 4:15 – 5:00 PM
# Topic
Room
1
Hot Topics
Rosewood
2
All Politics Are Local: Outreach, Engagement, and Building
Relationships With Your Government
Aspen
3
Ask ISAC
Birch-Hickory
4
One Person Show
Redwood
5
Dependent vs. Independent
Cypress
# Session Descriptions
Presenter(s)
1
This session will be a round table discussion of the current hot topics in
financial aid. Come prepared to have a robust conversation about what
is relevant and new.
Bobbi Smith, Western
Illinois University
2
This session will explore how you can make a difference through
building relationships in your community, outreach, and grassroots
engagement with legislators.
Marcus Szymanoski
and Tim Lyons, DeVry
Education Group
3
Members of ISAC’s management team will be on hand to answer your
questions about program rules, policy guidance, administrative
procedures, operational requirements, program reviews, legislative
issues, etc.
ISAC Panel
4
Who says one person can’t do it all? Join this panel of professionals to
hear how they run their Financial Aid Office as a one-person
show. Learn how to tackle all of the responsibilities and demands of
this profession with confidence and efficiency.
Tammy Garza,
Lakeview College of
Nursing; Mary
Popoca, University of
Chicago; Tim Marten,
St. John’s College of
Nursing
5
This session will teach you the federal definitions of Dependent and
Independent. You will also learn about what documents to collect for
legal guardianship, emancipated minor, orphan or ward of the court,
homeless, and verifying over 50% support for otherwise dependent
students. There will also be discussion on dependency overrides.
Aesha Williams,
Illinois Institute of
Technology
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ACT THREE - FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Showtime
Event
Location
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sector Meetings -- Join your sector to
discuss the latest news and happenings
with your colleagues.
See chart below
10:00 AM
Brunch
Regency Ballroom
10:45 AM - 11:45 PM
General Session
• Federal Update, Jeff Baker, U.S.
Department of Education
Regency Ballroom
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
ILASFAA Wrap-up
• Final ILASFAA Conference
Remarks
• Passing of the Gavel
• Incoming ILASFAA President
Inaugural Address
Regency Ballroom
Sector
Meeting Room
Health Profession Institutions
Hickory
Proprietary Institutions
Redwood
Community Colleges
Aspen
Private Institutions
Cypress
Exhibitors and Vendor Organizations
Birch
Public Institutions
Rosewood
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US …
WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE SHOW!
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PRESIDENT’S AWARD RECIPIENTS
IN
Year
Recipient
President
2014-2015
Samuel Nelson
Janet Ingargiola
2013-2014
Jamie Petersen
Mary Shaw
2012-2013
Marchello Johnson
Joanna Dye
2011-2012
Cheryl Howerton
Jana Albrecht
2010-2011
Mark Holysz
Michelle Trame
2009-2010
Jana Albrecht
Sue Swisher
2008-2009
Mary Shaw
Paula Luff
2007-2008
Michelle Trame
Janet Ozuna
2006-2007
Janet Ingargiola
Nancy Calvert
NEW PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION AWARD
RECIPIENTS
2005-2006
Donna Sobie
Jack Lyons
Year
Recipient
2004-2005
Sue Swisher
Donna Sobie
2014-2015
Aesha Williams
2003-2004
Terri Hare
Colby Sellers
2013-2014
Andrew Viscariello
2002-2003
(Not Awarded)
Orlo Austin
2012-2013
Alex DeLonis
2001-2002
Nancy Calvert
Kathy Facenda
2011-2012
Dawn Good
2000-2001
Michelle Trame
Cheryl Warmann
2010-2011
(Not Awarded)
1999-2000
Lori Hall
Marsha Weiss
2009-2010
Janelle Wade
1998-1999
Bob Andersen
Bill Bushaw
2008-2009
Mary Brown
1997-1998
Donna Peltz
Howard Florine
2007-2008
Jamie Petersen
2006-2007
Tim Wendt
1996-1997
Sharon Sweeney
Dan Mann
2005-2006
Aimee Jimenez
1995-1996
Joanna Dill
Ann Acton
2004-2005
Marcia Wells
1994-1995
Dan Mann
Rebecca Waltrip
2003-2004
Karen Belling
1993-1994
Donna Sobie
John Flynn
2002-2003
(Not Awarded)
1992-1993
Howard Florine
Francois Hajduk
2001-2002
(Not Awarded)
1991-1992
Herschel Wallace
Bruce Foote
2000-2001
Rhonda Cors
1990-1991
Jone Zieren
John Jennetten
1999-2000
Michelle Stipp
1989-1990
Francois Hajduk
Herschel Wallace
1998-1999
David Peterson
1988-1989
Rick Steudel
Sally Ford
1997-1998
Lori Hall
1987-1988
John Flynn
Joseph Camille
1996-1997
Pam Maciulewicz
1995-1996
April Helm
1986-1987
Nancy Donley
Gary Rold
1994-1995
Gary Rogers
1985-1986
John Jennetten
G. Kay Jacks
1993-1994
Brian Terry
1984-1985
Greg Miller
David Whitaker
1992-1993
Marie Gumler
1983-1984
B. Ann Hageman
Steve Bellin
1991-1992
(Not Awarded)
1982-1983
Dennis Wentworth
Ray Pranske
1990-1991
Samuel Nelson
1981-1982
Steve Bellin
K. Edmunds
THE
SPOTLIGHT
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IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
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LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Year
Recipient
2007-2008
Orlo Austin
SUSTAINED SERVICE AWARDS
Year
Recipient
2014-2015
Amanda Fijal, Karen Belling, Cheryl Howerton
2013-2014
Salinda "Jo" Branson
2012-2013
Kim Eck, Michelle Stipp
2011-2012
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Year
Recipient
(Not Awarded)
2014-2015
Susan Swisher
2010-2011
Paula Luff
2013-2014
Jamie Malone
2009-2010
Joanna Dye
2012-2013
Paula Luff
2008-2009
Michelle Trame, Mary Shaw
2011-2012
Michelle Trame
2007-2008
Jana Albrect, Maureen Amos, Janet Ingargiola
2010-2011
2006-2007
Mark Holysz, Terri Hare, Doug Carlson
Pam Lytel, Walter
O’Neill, Mary Shaw
2005-2006
Sue Swisher, John Jennetten
2009-2010
(Not Awarded)
2004-2005
Karen LeVeque, Janet Ozuna
2008-2009
Nancy Calvert
2003-2004
Eric Weems, Kathy Facenda, Jack Lyons
2007-2008
Chris Peterson
2002-2003
Nancy Calvert, Cheryl Warmann
2006-2007
Bruce Foote
2001-2002
Janeen Decharinte, Tena Jones
2005-2006
Larry Matejka
2000-2001
Joanna Dill, Colby Sellers
2004-2005
J. Robert Barr
1999-2000
Bob Andersen, Howard Florine
2003-2004
Bill Bushaw
1998-1999
Ann Acton, Dan Mann
2002-2003
(Not Awarded)
1997-1998
Sally Floyd, Gary Rold, Herschel Wallace
2001-2002
(Not Awarded)
1996-1997
Dick Nelli, Donna Sobie, Mary Ann Watkins
2000-2001
(Not Awarded)
1995-1996
Francois Hajduk, William Bushaw, Marsha Weiss
1999-2000
Dan Mann
1994-1995
Pamela Britton, Jone Zieren
1998-1999
Dallas Martin
1993-1994
Bruce Foote, Donna Peltz
1997-1998
Vicki Shipley
1992-1993
Richard Steudel, Pamela Wagener, Katherine
Edmunds
1996-1997
Rebecca Waltrip
1995-1996
Senator Paul Simon
1991-1992
James Heeren, David Sprenkle, Loretta Franklin
1994-1995
Donna Sobie
1990-1991
John Flynn, Robert Clement, Charles Deacon Jones
1993-1994
Sally Floyd
1992-1993
Ann Acton
1991-1992
Orlo Austin
1990-1991
Pamela Britton
THANK YOU TO THE CAST AND CREW:
THE ILASFAA COMMITTEES
Awards & Recognition
Conference Program
Event Registration
Janet Ingargiola, Chair
Jana Albrecht
Patty Jo Bailey
Ann Benjamin
Rebecca Courchesne
Carissa Davis
Tammy Garza
Jaime Gonzalez
Cheryl Howerton
Beth Juehne
Alison Mills
Kelly Owens
Mary Shaw
Tracy Wall
Cheryl Warmann
Lorie Webster
Timothy Marten, Co-Chair
Chilwana Thompson, Co-Chair
Naomi Barr
Laura Daly
Kim Eck
Gail Erb
Kathleen Facenda
Julie Finn
William Henderson
Elyse Hiller
Briget Jans
Kimberly Jenkins
Liz Larson
Pamela Lytel
Toscanellie Marcelain
Nancy Perryman
Jackie Richardson
Christina Rose
Crystal Weir
Roberta Smith, Chair
Ann Benjamin
Erin Bline
Vicki Bryan
Linda Bybee
Laura Carrillo
Christine Ciccione
Lisa Collier
Jessica Collins
Tracy Drechsler
Haiti Eastin
Kari Ellet
Ashley Gorman
Angela Henry
Haydee Hernandez
Ashley Hood
Briget Jans
Eugenia Jones
Beth Juehne
Mary Lawson
Toscanellie Marcelain
Yvette McGhee
Katie Mueller
Brenda Peoples
Rebecca Prather
Tristan Rackow
Angela Robinson
Carolyn Schloemann
Jennifer Schultz
DeAnna Spoerl
Cynthia Stonesifer
Chilwana Thompson
Keith Turner
Jennifer Volkmann
Tracy Walker
Andrea Watkins
Lorie Webster
Ella Whitehead
Lilli Willingham
Yvonne Winbush
Serrita Woods
College Awareness &
Preparation
Heather Calvert, Chair
Maureen Amos
Marcia Boyd
Cindy Diaz
Katie A Eilers
Janet Ingargiola
Andrew Maxwell
Michelle Metten
Samuel Nelson
Andrew Viscariello
Kendra Walker
Conference Facilities
Nancy Askins, Co-Chair
Karen LeVeque, Co-Chair
Diana Daily
Sara Espinosa
Jacqueline Griffin
Erika Guzman
Elyse Hiller
Pamela Lytel
Christina Rose
Diversity Issues
Candace McNeal, Chair
Monica Avina
Laura Carrillo
Rebecca Courchesne
Sirena Covington
Cindy Diaz
Tom Dreyer
Jacqueline Griffin
Marchello Johnson
Tania Mendoza
Leticia Moreno
Laura Negrete
Sylvia Ponce De Leon
Aesha Williams
Rohanda Williams
Christopher Wise
Michelle Wortel
Electronic Communications
Michelle Wortel, Co-Chair
Michael McGinn, Co-Chair
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THANK
THE
Finance
Janet Ingargiola, Chair
Maureen Amos
Michelle Cornell
Amanda Fijal
Jamie Petersen
Mary Shaw
Susan Swisher
Governance
Janet Ingargiola, Chair
Jana Albrecht
Joanna Dye
Amanda Fijal
Daniel Mann
Janet Ozuna
Susan Swisher
Graduate/Professional School
Issues
Nathan Ernst, Chair
Shani Charles
Ada Chin
Michelle Wortel
ILASFAA Development
Jackie Richardson, Chair
Joanna Dye
ILASFAA/ISAC Formula
Susan Swisher, Chair
Ellen Greenan
Terri Harfst
Susan Kleemann
Paula Luff
Janet Ozuna
Michelle Stipp
Sherry Summary
Robert Tebbe
Michelle Trame
CAST AND CREW:
ILASFAA COMMITTEES
YOU TO THE
ILASFAA/ISAC Operations
& Rules
Cheryl Warmann, Chair
Jana Albrecht
Karen Belling
Laura Daly
Kim Eck
Janet Ozuna
David Perry
Mike Solomon
Cynthia Stonesifer
Clarice Taylor Merriman
Legislative Issues
Marcus Szymanoski, Chair
Maureen Amos
Katharine Gricevich
Emily Henson
Kelly Owens
Robert Tebbe
Terri VanMeenen-Misfeldt
Member Support
Aesha Williams, Chair
Tom Dreyer
Kari Ellet
Kimberly Jenkins
Thaddeus Paskert
Brenda Peoples
Nominations & Election
Janet Ingargiola, Chair
Jana Albrecht
Maureen Amos
Amanda Fijal
Tammy Garza
Cheryl Howerton
Marchello Johnson
Mary Shaw
Michelle Stipp
Research
Martin Reba, Chair
Carmen Hernández
Michelle Metten
Training & Professional
Development
Andrea Wheeler, Chair
Maureen Amos
Kim Eck
Katie Eilers
Amanda Fijal
Dawn Good
Marchello Johnson
Pamela Lytel
Mary Popoca
Ruth Pusich
Lori Rakoski
Heather Shalley
Thomas Smith
Keith Turner
Allison Valentin
Aesha Williams
Michelle Wortel
Veterans Advisory
Emily Henson, Chair
Sejal Amin
Ida Brown
Bruce Foote
Ellen Frost
Kathy Maxwell
Lynn McCabe
Kelsey Miller
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AUTOGRAPHS
FROM OUR STAR PERFORMERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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AUTOGRAPHS
FROM OUR STAR PERFORMERS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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FUTURE PERFORMERS
2016 - 2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD CAST MEMBERS
President ……………………………………………………Maureen Amos, Northeastern University
President-Elect …………………………………………….Michelle Stipp, DeVry Education Group
Past President ………………………………………………….Amanda Fijal, University of Chicago
Executive Vice President ……………………… Marchello Johnson, University of Illinois-Chicago
Vice President Community Colleges …………………… Sherry Summary, John A. Logan College
Vice President Health Professions ……………………Tammy Garza, Lakeview College of Nursing
Vice President Private Colleges ...Mary Popoca, University of Chicago-Pritzker School of Medicine
Vice President Proprietary Institutions ……………..Marcus Szymanoski, DeVry Education Group
Vice President Senior Public Institutions……………….Clarice Taylor-Merriman, University of IL
Champaign/Urbana
Secretary ………………………………………………… Jennifer Stout, Eastern Illinois University
Treasurer ……………………………………………… …Michelle Cornell, Illinois State University
Treasurer-Elect ………………………………………….Jamie Petersen, Oakton Community College
Chicago Regional Coordinator…………………….Aesha Williams, Illinois Institute of Technology
Northern Regional Coordinator …………………Jennifer Schultz, Sauk Valley Community College
Southern Regional Coordinator …………………………Chilwana Thompson, Millikin University
Ex-Officio …………………………………..Samuel Nelson, Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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FUTURE PERFORMANCES …
2017 ILASFAA CONFERENCE
April 4-7, Itasca, IL
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