Whew! I am one tired gal. Trying to stay on top of new regulations, old regulations, reporting deadlines, corrections to this and corrections to that can make one wonder if employment in the field of financial aid is really worth it. Within the past several...
We all know the feeling – working in Financial Aid can feel like you’re in a castle on a small island with its own strange language, gated behind stacks of paperwork and a moat of federal regulations. Secret passwords made up of esoteric jargon and...
Working together with other offices on campus is very beneficial as we can communicate any changes, issues/concerns, new programs, deadline dates, etc that we see coming down the pike So many times, little changes on either end can impact the other side without either of...
Thanks to Jill Robertson’s timely blog post from last month, I know that every one of you stayed calm, cool and relaxed through the hectic start of a new year. No one failed to breathe, we all leaned on a colleague (likely more than said...
Ahh, the sound of frolicking students, the sight of crying mothers and the smell of burgers on the grill for the afternoon bar-b-que in the quad…screech…then we come back to our reality. The sound of panicked students who thought they did their FAFSA, the sight...
I finally did it. This past March, I presented at a national conference. Never have I been so stressed. Never have I felt this nervous but never have I felt more proud than after this experience. If you want to grow your abilities, you must...
The best leadership book I have read is “Leadership Land Mines; 8 management catastrophes and how to avoid them” by Marty Clarke. In my opinion, anyone interested in leadership should read this book. It’s not about leadership theories; it’s practical applications with real stories as...
Looking for an opportunity to connect with colleagues? Searching for best practices for your office or program? Curious about what the board does during their meetings? Look no further!! As a member of CAFAA, you have access to all of that AND MORE!! Check out...
There are so many exciting things happening in the world of CAFAA and RMASFAA right now – and trust me, I should know! As the Vice President of CAFAA and the conference co-chair for this year’s combined state and regional conference, I’m becoming a master...
In the 1970s, Colorado served as a national model for social mobility among racial and ethnic groups. We once had a distribution of income that was far more equal than that of the nation. Fast-forward over 40 years and one would think that we have...