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“Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015 Evolving Your Involvement: Opportunities to Get Involved with OASFAA Kristy Gardner Associate Director of Enrollment Services, The Ohio State University

Outline  Benefits of Volunteering  OASFAA’s Organizational Structure  Volunteer Opportunities  I’m interested—now what? “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Why Do You Volunteer? “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Benefits of Volunteering “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

More Benefits  Shape the future of financial aid in Ohio, across the region (MASFAA), and the country (NASFAA)  Networking opportunities  Support network  Leadership development  Resume builder “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

OASFAA Organizational Structure “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Trustees (Elected Officials)  President  President-Elect  Treasurer  Treasurer-Elect  Secretary  Regional Representatives “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Committees  Association Governance and Planning  Associate Member Relations  College Goal Sunday  Communications  Conference Planning  Entertainment  Program  Registration  Site  Diversity  Executive (see org chart)  Finance  Leadership  Membership  Need Analysis  New Member/Mentor  Nominations  Outreach  Professional Development  Regulatory—Federal Issues  Regulatory—State Issues  Research  Support Professionals “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Opportunities for Beginners  Volunteer for College Goal Sunday (February 14, 2016)  Volunteer at the conference registration table  Outreach  Conference Entertainment  Conference Planning  Support Professionals  Diversity  Professional Development “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Advancing Your Involvement  Need Analysis  Federal/State Issues  Communications  Conference site or program  Committee Chair or Trustee “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

I’m Interested—So Now What?  Determine what level of involvement is right for you  Talk to your supervisor to gain support  Submit the volunteer form  Network with Trustees, Co-chairs and President-Elect to make interests known “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Words of Wisdom  Know your limits  Follow through on commitments  Network  Be positive and professional at conference “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015

Questions? Kristy Gardner “Financial Aid Evolution: Change Agents” OASFAA Fall Conference 2015