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Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators www.oasfaaonline.org Nov/Dec/Jan 2008-2009 Newsletter Executive Council A publication of the Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, a not-for-profit membership organization Crisanne Werner President President’s letter Donna Fossum President-elect As we begin 2009, we naturally find ourselves reflecting on the past year. We are also looking ahead with optimism and some trepidation as these Leslie Limper challenging times directly impact the financial aid profession. Circumstances Past-president may vary from college to college. However, one thing that remains the same is we all need each other. This is so true, don’t you think? Kevin Multop Vice President Ours is a noble profession, one of service and one with tangible outcomes as we walk the Community Colleges educational path with our students and families. They count on us for our financial aid expertise and for our listening ears and wise counsel. They want to know we care, even when Katy Wilson the news we share may not be what they want to hear. Yes, our career path is noble, stressful Vice President and ever-changing. We are financial aid professionals, a unique bird, indeed. Independent Institutions Anny Hawkins I think you will agree that it is absolutely necessary for us to occasionally break away from the Vice President daily grind and interact with other colleagues. There is nothing more energizing, in my opinion, Proprietary Schools than getting together with other people who are in the same profession. They can understand exactly what you are talking about, and can encourage and offer advice like no one else. They Deanna Smith can also reassure you that you are not going crazy! Vice President Public 4-Year Schools Here is a wonderful option for you, which addresses the above concerns! The perfect break- away destination is the OASFAA 41st Annual Conference at Salishan Spa and Golf Dick Heath Resort, Gleneden Beach, Oregon, February 1-3. The conference theme this year is Secretary “Going the Distance: Working Together to Overcome Challenges.” Ryan West A get-away to the Oregon coast, a chance to see old friends and make new ones, to laugh, relax, Treasurer refresh and recharge, is just what the doctor ordered. I do hope you will join us. We’ll miss you if you are not there, as we definitely all need each other. Registration and agenda information can be found at www.oasfaaonline.org. Warm regards, Crisanne Werner Membership Chair Inside Every Issue… Inside This Issue… Letter from/to the Editor . 2 OASFAA Election Results . 3 Heather Mattioli About OASFAA . 2 OASFAA Annual Conference Update . 3 Assistant Director of New Members/Members on the Move . .2-3 VP Reports. .4 & 6 Financial Aid OSAC Update . 5 & 9 OASFAA Support Staff Workshop . 4 Portland State University Member Profile . 8 Member Article: Jeff Southard . 7 email: [email protected] On the OASFAA Calendar . 12 News from NASFAA . 11 On the Lighter Side . 12 In Closing: Farewell to a Friend . 12 Editorial Policy Letter from the Editor by Sue Shogren, NELA Opinions expressed are those of the authors Along with news and updates on OASFAA events, this issue offers reflections and thoughts to and not necessarily of ponder. Kevin Multop, VP for Community Colleges, reminds us why we do what we do. Haley OASFAA, its members, Chitty of NASFAA, examines our present condition for indications of what our future may look or the institutions like. Jeff Southard of ECMC suggests ways we can help students weather the tough financial represented by the times ahead. authors. You’ll also find two articles from the Oregon Student Assistance Commission offering valuable OASFAA welcomes all information. Susan Degen provides clarification of changes to the processing of the Oregon views and invites Opportunity Grant. Carrie Matsushita summarizes the OSAC Scholarship Application process , members to submit for highlighting improvements that make it easier than ever for students to apply. publication articles, essays, photographs, or We’ve brought back a popular feature: our “Member Profiles” will help introduce you to one of information of general your OASFAA colleagues in each issue of the Newsletter. President-elect Donna Fossum agreed interest to all members. to respond to our “20 Questions” this month. Look for more profiles in upcoming issues. Submissions should be brief and may be edited. Just prior to publication of this issue we learned the sad news that a friend and colleague It may not be possible passed away unexpectedly. Please take a moment to read Judy Saling’s article in remembrance to publish all articles of Paul Carlile. Paul was a dedicated professional and a tireless advocate for higher education submitted. Email items access. In his memory, let’s continue to do all we can to support those who need to know that for publication to: college really can be within their reach. [email protected] Keep sending in your news. Publication of the next issue is scheduled for April 2009. Editorial Board Sue Shogren, Editor About OASFAA Welcome New Members! Regional Training Executive for NELA Membership grows during Karrie Blake, Phagans' Beauty Schools NW 15410 NW Oak Hills Dr. the year, usually reaching its Heather Block, Phagans' Beauty Schools NW peak just prior to the Annual Beverly Boyd, OSAC Portland, OR 97006 Conference each January. In Michael Budke, Linn-Benton Community College phone: (503) 530-0488 email: susan.shogren@ the past 3 years, OASFAA Belle Cantor, Oregon Community Foundation nela.net has averaged approximately Karen Carter, Columbia Gorge Community College 350 members per year. Susan Carver, University of Oregon Crisanne Werner, Linfield Larry Cheyne, Oregon Department of CCWD College Diane Clark, Pacific University Carol Dickenson, University of Oregon Judy Saling, University of Jane Eggers, Concordia University Oregon Lori Emmons, Oregon State University Rachel Geiger, Warner Pacific University Nancy Hanscom, Susan Hicks, OSAC University of Oregon Kara Hirano, University of Oregon Beth Hurd Abril Hunt, Clackamas Chris Logan, Lewis & Clark College Community College Kelli Macha, Umpqua Community College Heather Mattioli, Portland State University Todd McCollum, Linfield College Advertising Alecia Neum an, Pacific University For 2008-2009, nearly 20% For advertising Stephanie Pollard, Warner Pacific College of OASFAA’s members are information and rates, Sam Rennick, The Ford Family Foundation new. or to submit ads, please Rodica Resendez, Heald College contact the Editor. Em ily Sm ith, Pioneer Pacific College Kathleen Spangler, University of Oregon ©2009 by the Oregon Shauna Stift, Pioneer Pacific College Association of Student Anita Sweet, Pacific University Financial Aid Administrators. Janet Turner, University of Portland You are authorized to photo- copy all or part of this Cristina Upton, Pioneer Pacific College publication for distribution Renee Vanzant, Pacific University within your institution. With Connie Vasquez, Phagans' School of Hair Design any questions, contact the Kristin Wochnick, Portland State University Editor. Jam ie York, Warner Pacific College Page | 2 Members on the Move OASFAA Annual Conference Jennifer Christian Wright was promoted to 2009 Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Marylhurst University. The 2009 OASFAA Annual Conference will be held February 1, 2 and 3, at the Salishan Spa & Golf Resort on the Dawna Flanagan left the Registrar’s Office at Oregon coast. Register for the conference at: Eastern Oregon University to join the Financial www.oasfaaonline.org/docs/conferences/conference_09/re Aid Office as their newest Financial Aid Counselor. gistrationinfo_2009.html. To make room reservations, call Salishan’s Reservation Department at 1.800.452.2300 or Karen Fobert was promoted to Senior Assistant 1.888.SALISHAN. Tell them you are attending this Director at Lewis & Clark. She joined the Student conference to receive the conference rate, which will be Financial Services staff at Lewis & Clark in 2004. honored two days before and after the conferenc e. Ashley Kikukawa was named Assistant Director at Lewis & Clark. Ashley joined the staff shortly after graduating from Lewis & Clark in May 2006, Volunteer Opportunity and most recently served as Loan Specialist. The 2009 Annual Conference is fast approaching. If you Kim Pearson leaves Marylhurst University early plan to attend, consider volunteering a bit of time to help in February to become Director of Financial Aid at out at the registration desk. Concorde Career College. We need people to help check folks in on Sunday between Carolyn Prescott has been appointed Interim 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and on Monday from 7 :00 a.m. to Director of Financial Aid at Eastern Oregon noon. University. We also have a block of time Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 Theresa Schierman joined George Fox p.m. to sell meal tickets. University as Financial Aid Advisor. Janet Turner left Clark College in Vancouver, If you are interested in volunteering please email Sheila Washington, to become Director of Financial Aid at Yacob ([email protected]) to let her know which day University of Portland. and time-frame(s) work best for you. Past OASFAA presidents Don Black and Sam Thanks in advance for helping out! Collie joined with Tam i Trover Crosson to form a consulting firm that will assist financial aid offices in the west with a variety of unique challenges. Annual Conference Service Project If you or someone you know has received a Do you have old athletic shoes that have Gone the promotion or taken a new position, we’d like to Distance?! know. Email: [email protected] The 2009 OASFAA Conference Service Project invites you to bring any and all old unwanted athletic shoes to the Conference. We will be collecting your (and your OASFAA Election Results friends, coworkers, and neighbors) athletic shoes (of any brand) that have Gone the Distance to be recycled by The 2009-10 OASFAA Executive Council: Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program.