ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Fall Conference 2021
November 1-3, 2021
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina
Details available Spring 2021
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50th Association Anniversary & Fall Conference 2019
November 4 - 6, 2019
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
Thank you for joining us this year at 2019 Fall Conference! Stay tuned for additional 50th Anniversary events over the next year.
Keynote Speaker: Kai Jackson, Fox45News Anchor
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) |
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| 8:00 AM |
Business Partners' Exhibits Open |
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| 8:00 AM - 10:20 AM |
Legislative Update |
Christopher Pollard |
| EASFAA Update |
Shawn Morrissey |
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| Inspector General Update |
General Geoffrey Wood |
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| 10:30 - 11:20 AM |
Break Out Session I |
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| 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 |
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| Campus-Based Financial Education in Maryland |
Tisa Silver Canady |
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| Difficult Conversations: Diversity in the Workplace | Danette Burgess | |
| Student Employment: Federal Work Study Changes & Trends |
Marjorie Arrington |
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| Verbal Judo - The Gentle Art of Persuasion |
Patty Peterson |
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| 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 |
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| Navigation through Tri-State's New Website |
Tisa Silver Canady & Keia Brown |
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| State Updates (Delaware & D.C.) |
Juliet Murawski & Ken Howard |
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| 6:00 - 10:00 PM |
Tri-State 50th Anniversary Association Celebration Dinner |
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| 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) |
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| 9:30 - 10 AM |
Break Out Sessions V |
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| Sector Meeting: Public & Private Institutions |
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| Sector Meeting: 2-Year Institutions | ||
| Sector Meeting: Business Partners |
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| Maryland State Updates |
Donna Thomas |
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| 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 |
Hotel Reservations:
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
Conference Schedule
2018 Rocky Gap Resort & Casino
2019 Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
(50th Anniversary Conference)2020 Hyatt Regency Cambridge, MD (Postponed until 2021 - COVID 19)
2021 Hyatt Regency Cambridge, MD
2022 Hyatt Regency Dulles Airport