Please take a look at our SWASFAA committees below, then select which committee that you would like to join!

ARCHIVES

Maintains SWASFAA's history, collects all records related to SWASFAA and determines which to keep on a permanent basis; ensures records are adequately electronically stored

• Meets virtually/remotely

AWARDS

Solicits candidates and selects recipients for various SWASFAA awards

• Meet virtually/remotely

BOOTCAMP

Designs training workshops for neophyte (two years or less experience) financial aid professionals.

• Meets virtually/remotely for planning meetings
• May be required to attend and/or present at boot camp events

CONFERENCE

Designs a conference program, prepares program/conference arrangements, coordinates pre-conference communications

• Meets virtually/remotely & in person for planning meetings
• May be required to attend and/or present at conference
• Travel reimbursements available

CORPORATE RELATIONS

Serves as liaison between Board of Directors and Associate members

ELECTRONIC INITATIVES

Coordinates maintenance of website, develops information & forms for website, maintains SWASFAA's social media presence

• Meets virtually/remotely

LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Responsible for development of leadership skills and abilities to support individual growth and bring forward future leaders for SWASFAA, conducts leadership functions in conjunction with annual conference and boot camp

• Meets virtually/remotely & in person for planning meetings
• May be required to attend and/or present at events
• Travel reimbursements available

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

Plans & executes local arrangements of the annual conference

• Meets virtually/remotely & in person for planning meetings
• May be required to attend and/or present at conference
• Travel reimbursements available

MEMBERSHIP

Recruitment & retention of SWASFAA membership, management of membership records & database, maintains Membership directory

• Meets virtually/remotely

NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

Selects nominees for SWASFAA offices and prepares slate of candidates, ensures fair nominations & elections process, encourages SWASFAA members to run for national office and fully participate in NASFAA elections process

• Meets virtually/remotely

SITE SELECTION

Identifies & recommends an appropriate site for the annual conference and other events such as boot camp, board meetings, special events

TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION

Develops training opportunities & professional development events

• Meets virtually/remotely & in-person for planning meetings
• May be required to attend and/or present at events
• Travel reimbursements available

Committee chairs will reach out to you by end of February for availability.