Michigan Association of Student MASFSAMASFSA
Financial Services Administrators
JANUARY 2005 ISSUE 1
Welcome
“…to promote This is the first newsletter of The Michigan Association of Student Financial Services Administrators (MASFSA). MASFSA is being established as a vehicle for excellence in Michigan schools to interact and discuss topical issues pertaining to the various financial and aspects of student financial services.
customer service Our mission statement is as follows:
functions and “MASFSA’s mission is to promote excellence in financial and customer service functions and network opportunities to membership.” network
opportunities to There is a definite need in the state of Michigan for a forum that will allow us to discuss problems and find solutions. Networking with various colleges and membership.” universities provides a different insight because each institution has its own unique structure and set of procedures.
Because this is a new organization, this newsletter will be primarily devoted to providing information about MASFSA, its by-laws and membership information. We are excited about this opportunity, and we know that with your participation, MASFSA can become a leader in the educational community.
Officers for the First Interim Period
President Mike Hague, Adrian College Vice President Jeanne Hurst, Eastern Michigan University Secretary/Treasurer Shelia Stewart, Wayne State University Member at Large (4 yr state school) Dave Engels, Ferris State University Member at Large (2 yr community college) Peggy Davis, Southwest Michigan College Member at Large (private school) Melissa Rauch, Aquinas College Director of Associate Members Karen Reddick, National Credit Management Conference!
Please attend MASFSA’s First Conference!
When: Thursday, May 12 t h and Friday May 13 t h , 2005
Where: Western Michigan University
Conference Schedule:
Thursday, May 12 t h – The Radison Hotel, Kalamazoo, Michigan
3:00 p.m. Annual Board Meeting
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Early Registration and Reception
Friday, May 13 t h – The Fetzer Center at WMU
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conference
Agenda Topics:
Perkins DOE Update/Cash Management
Bankruptcy
ACA/Collection Industry/Collection Techniques
FERPA/Safeguarding Acts
One Stop Shop/Customer Service
How to Choose a Collection Agency
E-Oscar
*NOTE: Registration information as well as the conference agenda will be forthcoming.
Membership Application
The Membership Application is included in this e-mail. Please email application to Lisa at [email protected] and mail copy of application with check payment made payable to MASFSA to:
Shelia Stewart Wayne State University Student Accounts Receivable Office Room 422 42 W. Warren Detroit, MI 48202
If you have any additional comments or questions, please contact Mike Hague at 517-264-3539, email [email protected] or Karen Reddick at 800-627-2300 (229), email [email protected]. By-Laws of the Michigan Association of Student Financial Services Administration
1. The Executive Board will be made up of nine positions. All elected positions must be INSTITUTIONAL members of the Association, except for the Director of ASSOCIATE members. An annual election will be held to elect officers to a one-year term, which coincides with the Annual Conference. The positions to be elected are President, President Elect, Past President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Executive Board members are to be recommended by the Vice President and appointed by the President. Executive Board members include a Director of Associate Members and three Members at Large. The Executive Board should reflect the type of organizations and the sectors of Michigan represented in the INSTITUTIONAL membership. The three Members at Large will be one member from each sector representing private schools, community colleges, and four-year state schools.
2. An INSTITUTIONAL member is defined as a post-secondary institution operating in the state of Michigan. An ASSOCIATE member is defined as a business or organization that regularly performs services which support post-secondary institutions in the state of Michigan. The Vice President will review all membership applications to determine the type of membership and will approve membership applications. All appeals will be directed to the Executive Board.
3. Under no circumstances will a membership list be sold to a non-member.
4. The annual membership fee for an INSTITUTIONAL member is $100.00. For voting purposes, an INSTITUTIONAL member in good standing is allowed one vote. An INSTITUTIONAL member shall identify as many as two representatives to act as the point of contact to be notified of sponsored functions and activities.
5. The annual membership fee for an ASSOCIATE member is $200.00. ASSOCIATE members shall identify as many as two representatives to be notified of sponsored functions and activities. ASSOCIATE members will have no voting power.
6. If an elected Executive Board member must be replaced before the end of the term, the remaining Executive Board Members will recommend a replacement and the President will appoint.
7. BY-LAWS may be amended by a majority vote of INSTITUTIONAL members voting. Amendments may be submitted by the Executive Board or by petition of the members.
8. A quorum is defined when at least 5 members whom are in good standing are in attendance.
9. Annual election of officers will be held at the annual meeting in May of each year. A slate of candidates will be presented to the Executive Board for their approval. INSTITUTIONAL members at the annual meeting will vote by ballot. Voting may not be done by proxy.