CASFAA 2024 Emerging Leaders Academy
July 15-19, 2024
Southern California (exact location TBA)
You are invited to join this exciting new training program! CASFAA is planning to launch the inaugural CASFAA Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) in Summer 2024. The purpose of this academy is to provide a comprehensive training program for emerging financial aid leaders in California institutions of higher learning. The topics covered will range from federal issues, including administrative capability responsibilities, audits, FISAP reporting and program reviews; state issues unique to California schools, including the differences between higher education segments, California state aid programs, state budget and legislative realities, and navigating through the state and federal regulatory maze. Participants will learn how to build positive communication skills, manage conflict and lead through change.
The program will end with the NASFAA module on Consumer Information (Which can lead to a NASFAA Credential) and a wrap up of the week’s learning. CASFAA will draw from its pool of highly skilled trainers and invited guest-speakers to provide perspective and depth of experience to this intensive and supportive learning experience. CASFAA believes that by providing this academy experience to emerging leaders, participants will be better equipped to manage the complexities of a financial aid program, office, or department in a California. Below is a sample of the agenda:
Monday, July 15
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Tuesday, July 16
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Wednesday, July 17
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Thursday, July 18
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Friday, July 19
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Breakfast
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Breakfast
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Breakfast
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Breakfast
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Travel to ELA Check in
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All about California Aid Programs
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History of Federal Financial Aid: Aid Program Overview
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Effectively Communicating Your Vision
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NASFAA Credential Consumer Information
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Lunch with Training Staff
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Discussion of Segmental Differences
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Eligible School, Eligible Program, Eligible Student
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Managing conflict, leading change, Dare to Lead
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The value of volunteerism, leadership opportunities
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Community Building activities, program review
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History of Financial Aid; State Aid
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Wrap up, share feedback, takeaways, survey
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Lunch
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FISAP reporting
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NASFAA CFAA Program Review
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Dinner and opening activities
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-CA Aid Programs -California State Budget Process and State audit realities
-Dinner with small group
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Single audits and program review
-Dinner
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Visualizing Career Pathways
Building Third Party Partnerships
-Dinner
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Registration: TBA
Cost, including lodging, meals, and training for residential students:
$800 -CASFAA members
$900 - non-members
Cost, including meals and training for commuter students:
$500 - CASFAA members
$600 - non-members |