Region 6 Regional Notes/Report

Notes/Report: DATE: January 20, 2006 - 1/20/2006 Meeting Minutes - NYSFAAA Region VI Heather McDonald, from Sarah Lawrence College, was the Presenter for this meeting which focused on Needs Analysis and Professional Judgment. The morning session covered needs analysis stressing how the specific information and the tables are used to calculate need. In addition to explaining the difference between Federal Methodology and Institutional Methodology, we also examined several case studies. This provided a sound basis for the professional judgment workshop in the afternoon. Lunch was sponsored by the College Board and TERI. Following lunch, the following updates were given: Brian Ghanoo: Brian reminded everyone that NYSHESC was still accepting applications for the training grant. Anna Kopit: Anna stated that the current membership was 431, an all time high, which is 34 more than last year. The goal for next year is to have an even higher number. The next meeting will be held on February 24, 2006 at Hunter College. The topic will be Managing Time – 24 Hours and Counting. It will be sponsored by Nelnet. Shelley Worrell: Shelley reported that Region VI received a total of $9,500 in sponsorship for the Holiday Meeting and that the balance in the bank is $9653. The $10 that was paid, per person, for the holiday meeting by each could either be refunded, put towards the spring/summer outing or donated to the NYSFAAA Scholarship. Angela Van Dekker: Angela gave an Exec. Council report. She reported that a vote still had to be held on S1932 Budget Reconciliation. She recommended that we all contact our elected Representative at Senate.gov or House.gov. --Origination fee does decrease over time, but puts back mandatory guarantee fee. --The savings is being diverted from financial aid to other expenditures. The Governor’s budget – one proposal – will raise full time to 15 credits vs.12 credits. College will be required to pre-fund 2006-2007 Tap for those who do not have a high school diploma until they have achieved ~ 24 credit hours. This will especially impact community colleges. The February 13 and 14th New York State Legislative Forum – Training Lobbying and Issues in Higher Education in New York. In April or May, Regions 6 & 7 would have a joint Intermediate Training Workshop. Jim Briggs – Tax Detective will conduct a workshop the week of February 20th. Novice Training will take place June 2-9th in Cobbleskill A location, that can accommodate 150-200 people, is needed for the tri-regional meeting the week of May 12-19. EASFA Graduate Concerns Symposium will be held March 23-24 in Washington. A list serve is also available. There is still time left for writers for the NYSFAAA’s Web Letter Laura Dominy passed away and the Executive Council voted to give a scholarship in her name. The next Executive Council will take place on January 29-31st. The updates were followed by the session on Professional Judgement. POSTED BY: Shelley Worrell