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OASFAA Spring Conference
“Financial Aid Fiesta-It’s more than just a party”
April 2-4, 2008

Wednesday, April 2, 2008



10:00 – 12:00 Registration Desk Open
   
11:00 - 12:00 Vendor Room Open - Exhibit Hall
   
12:00 – 1:45

Opening Luncheon-Ballroom C & D
Keynote: Vince Orza

Fajita Buffett:  Grilled Beef, Chicken, and Vegetarian Fajita’s, Spanish Rice & Refried Beans & all the fixings and freshly baked Cinnamon Cookies

   
1:45 – 3:00  Registration Desk Open
   
1:45 – 4:30 Vendor Room Open - Exhibit Hall
   
2:00 – 3:00 

 General Session/ OTAG and Oklahoma’s Promise–Ballroom C & D
This is an opportunity to receive valuable information concerning OTAG and Oklahoma’s Promise.

Presenters:  Shiela Joyner, Director, Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant Program, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education 
Bryce Fair, Associate Vice Chancellor for Scholarships and Grants, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Moderator:

   
3:00 – 3:30 

Break –Exhibit Hall

Freshly popped theatre-style popcorn, assorted candy bars, hot soft pretzels, water   and soft drinks

   
3:30 – 4:30

OGSLP Update-Joyner Room

Presenter:  Rick Edington, Director for Operations and Client Services (OGSLP)

Moderator:  

   
 

Career Tech Update-General Update of the Cluster Transition-Ballroom E

Presenters:  Sheila Stone, State Coordinator for Accreditation, Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education
Pam Cole, Oklahoma Department of Career Technology Education, Financial Aid Specialist

   
 

Proprietary Schools –The new proposed default calculation and how it impacts the Proprietary Schools            -Ballroom F 

Presenter: David Barron

Moderator:

   
 

Dinner on your own

   
 
   
Thursday  
   
8:00 – 9:15  Registration Desk Open
   
8:00 – 9:00 

Breakfast-Ballroom C & D
 
French Connection:  Fruit, Breakfast Pastries, Silver Dollar Pancake & Texas Toast, Assorted Cereals, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, Fruit juice, Coffee and Tea

   
8:30 – 9:15 Vendor Room Open - Exhibit Hall
   
9:15 – 10:30 

General Session- Washington Update-Ballrooms C & D  

Presenter: Brett Lief, President of the National Council of Higher Ed Programs         

Moderator:

   
10:30 – 10:45

Break –Exhibit Hall

Water, coffee, herbal tea and soft drinks

   
10:30 - 12:00 

Registration Desk Open       
   

Vendor Room Open-Exhibit Hall

   
10:45 – 11:45 

Nuts and Bolts/Verification-Ballroom F
Presenter: Dave Elliott, Training Officer, Department of Education  
Moderator:

   
 

Leadership-Ballroom B
Presenter: Becky Barker  
Moderator


 
 

   
 

Campus Security-Ballroom A
A presentation describing the common ties and criticality of quality relationships between campus police/security and financial aid offices and a update on current legislation and the Oklahoma CLASS Task Force report and its potential impact on campus safety initiatives.   
Presenter:  Jeff Harp, Director of the Department of Public Safety, University of Central Oklahoma   
Moderator:  Nancy Vollertsen, Financial Aid Counselor, University of Central Oklahoma

   
11:45 – 12:00 Break-Exhibit Hall
   
12:00 – 1:45

Lunch-Ballrooms C & D          
Lender and Committee Recognition
Special Recognitions
Citizens Caring for Children-Diana Harbolt

Roman Holiday Buffet:  Caesar Salad, Meat Lasagna, Chicken Breast with Marsala Mushroom Sauce, Fettuccine Alfredo with Marinara sauce, Italian Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Tiramisu, Coffee and Iced Tea     



   
1:45 – 2:00 Break -Salon V
   
1:45 – 3:30 Vendor Room Open-Exhibit Hall
   
2:00 – 3:00 

FISAP-Ballroom A
It is a vital report that most dread completing each year.  Do you ever wonder why some of the data is required?  If so, this is the session for you.  This session will cover how the information reported on the FISAP is used to determine funding levels for the campus-based programs.   
Presenter: Wilma White, Reports Manager, Oklahoma State University

Moderator:  Lori Boyd, Financial Aid Counselor, Oklahoma State University 
   
 

Student Eligibility-Ballroom F                         
                        Presenter:  Dave Elliott, Training Officer, Department of Education          

                        Moderator: 
   
 

VA-Salon-Ballroom B               
Presenters: Sherry Scott, Education Liaison Representative, Muskogee Regional Processing Office    
Moderator:

   
 

For the Love of It-Joyner Room
How can you find a way to love what you do?  Everyday?  In this new program from National Geographic photographer Dewitt Jones, participants will be reminded of the importance of beginning each day with a full cup.  Each of us has the ability to love what we do through honoring our passion, making a contribution to those around us, and expressing gratitude.  When you work for the love of it, you will serve as an inspiration to yourself and to those around you. 
Presenter:
Moderator

   
3:00 – 3:15

Break –Exhibit Hall
South of the Border: Tortilla Chips, Hot Chili con Queso Dip, Refried Bean Dip, Salsa, Guacomole, Water and Soft drinks

   
3:15 – 4:15

Disbursing Title IV Aid-Ballroom F
Presenter:  Dave Elliott, Training Officer, Department of Education

Moderator:
   
 

Banner:  Ballroom A
Moderator:  Becky Garrett, Assistant Director of Technical Services, University of Central Oklahoma

   
 

SCT Plus: Ballroom D
Moderator:

   
 

Datatel:  Ballroom B
Moderator:  Carrie Hamilton, Assistant Director, Oklahoma Christian University

   
 

Poise:  Joyner Room
Moderator:  Irala Magee, Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships, Northwestern Oklahoma State University

   
  Dinner on your won
   
   
Friday  
   
8:00 – 9:00

Breakfast-Ballrooms C & D
                                                                 

All American Buffet:  Seasonal Fruit, Muffins and Assorted Breads, Scramble Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit Juice, Omlette Bar, Coffee and Tea
   
9:00 – 9:30 Business Meeting - Ballrooms C & D
   
9:30 – 10:30

General Session-Ballrooms C & D
Trauma:  Prevalence, Impact on the Family, Opportunities for Growth, and Resources.

Presenter: Dr. Michelle Sherman, Director of the Family Mental Health Program, VA Hospital, Oklahoma City
Moderator:  


   
10:30  Conference adjourns