ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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50th Association Anniversary & Fall Conference 2019
November 4 - 6, 2019
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Join Us to celebrate our 50th Anniversary Celebration with past & present leadership!
Keynote Speaker: Kai Jackson, Fox45News Anchor
Conference Agenda
Monday, November 4, 2019
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
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| 8:00 - 11:00 AM | Exhibits Set-Up Time | Business Partners |
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM | Conference Check-In Opens | |
| 12:00 - 5:00 PM | Business Partners Exhibits Open | |
| 2:00 - 2:30 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Dr. Tisa Silver Canady |
| 2:45 - 4:45 PM | General Session: Inclusive Leadership | Kia Silver Hodge |
| 6:45 - 9:30 PM | President's Reception: Inner Harbor Skyline |
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
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| 6:30 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast (Hotel Guests Only) | |
| 8:00 AM | Business Partners' Exhibits Open | |
| 8:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Legislative Update | Christopher Pollard |
| EASFAA Update | Shawn Morrissey | |
| Inspector General Update | General Geoffrey Wood | |
| 10:30 - 11:20 AM | Break Out Session I | |
| Front Office Customer Service | Kevin Towns | |
| Verification Session for Newbies & Veterans | Selina Healey | |
| Trends in Higher Education | Katrina Delgrosso | |
| Mental Health & Wellness in the FA Office | Philip Hawkins | |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | NASFAA Update | Rachel Gentry |
| 12:15 - 2:00 PM | Lunch & Association Business Meeting | DE-DC-MD Membership |
| 2:15 - 3:15 PM | Break Out Session II | |
| Campus-Based Financial Education in Maryland | Tisa Silver Canady | |
| Difficult Conversations: Diversity in the Workplace | Danette Burgess | |
| Student Employment: Federal Work Study Changes & Trends | Marjorie Arrington | |
| Verbal Judo - The Gentle Art of Persuasion | Patty Peterson | |
| 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Break Out Session III | |
| Majoring in Money | Jessica Schuler & Marie O'Malley | |
| Integrated Student Services: Community College Student Success | Charles M. Scheetz | |
| Navigation through Tri-State's New Website | Tisa Silver Canady & Keia Brown | |
| State Updates (Delaware & D.C.) | Juliet Murawski & Ken Howard | |
| 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Tri-State 50th Anniversary Association Celebration Dinner | |
| Keynote Speaker, Dancing, Special Acknowledgements | Kai Jackson, Executive Board |
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
| Time | Session | Speaker(s) |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast (Hotel Guests Only) | |
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM | Association Business Meeting(s) | |
| 9:30 - 10 AM | Break Out Sessions V | |
| Sector Meeting: Public & Private Institutions | ||
| Sector Meeting: 2-Year Institutions | ||
| Sector Meeting: Business Partners | ||
| Maryland State Updates | Donna Thomas | |
| Professional Development Shadowing Program | Keia Brown | |
| 10:15 - 11:30 AM | Department of Education Federal Update | David A. Bartlett |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Closing & Departure Message | Dr. Tisa Silver Canady |
Registration Fee* (Individual Member)
Tuesday Red Carpet Dinner* $50.00
(*For members & guests only attending dinner)
Registration Fee (Business Partners)
Platinum Level - $1,500.00
Gold Level - $1,250.00
Silver Level - $1,000.00
Non-Exhibitor (non .edu e-mail) - $750.00
A la Carte - $250.00 - 500.00
See Business Partners Page for perks of each partner level.
*Registration fees do not include the $50.00 Membership Fee
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Hotel Reservations: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BWIRB/G-MDFI
Single Occupancy: $155/night
Double Occupancy: $155/night
Triple Occupancy: $180/night
Special Event Hotel Parking : $10/day
50th Anniversary Fall Conference 2019
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Tri-State's Annual Conference is a must-attend for professionals working in the financial aid, scholarships, loans and/or higher education fields. It is appropriate for staff of all types of higher education institutions and those who support them, including:
- 4-yr, 2-yr, Public or Private Colleges and Universities
- High School Counselors or Administrators
- Financial Aid and Student Support departments
- For- profit companies who support and/or collaborate with financial aid administrators
- Business Partners or Educational Assistance Lenders
Participants can expect:
- Keynote and general sessions with speakers including representatives from Department of Education and State Presidents
- New member networking reception
- Opportunities to connect with key business partners, lenders and higher education support systems
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