ISFAA needs volunteers who are anxious to do great things and are excited about what we do! Be that volunteer! ISFAA service is a great way to get involved, network with colleagues, develop professionally, learn new skills, and make a difference for your profession. ISFAA reimburses for travel expenses, so your commitment, and that of your institution, is in giving your time and talents for the betterment of your profession.  Committees below are listed alphabetically.  

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Did you attend the ISFAA Leadership Symposium this year?

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* 3. Access, Equity, and Diversity Committee---Established in 2020 to provide educational resources and support for the ISFAA membership and the students we serve. In our inaugural year, our committee focused on researching best practices and connecting with peer groups throughout the state. As we begin our second year, we intend to bring a greater presence to ISFAA through consistent communication, training opportunities, and the space for open dialogue.

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* 4. Archives Committee---Responsible for gathering, sorting and archiving all ISFAA documents for historical purposes.

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* 5. Budget and Finance Committee---Responsible for the fiscal affairs of ISFAA including preparation of the budget and other financial aspects of ISFAA.  The past Treasurer is the Chair of the committee.

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* 6. Bylaws Committee---At the direction of the Executive Committee, reviews resolutions and other proposals for compliance with ISFAA's Bylaws and prepares Bylaw changes for membership vote.  The President-Elect is the Chair of this committee.

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* 7. College Goal Sunday Committee---Organizes and plans statewide College Goal Sunday efforts.

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* 8. Do you want to be a College Goal Sunday site coordinator? Which site are you interested in coordinating?  Visit https://collegegoalsunday.org/ for a list of current sites.

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* 9. Conference Program Committee---Work with President to establish a theme, develop sessions on topics of current interest, and recruit resource persons/presenters for the Annual ISFAA Conference.

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* 10. Conference Site Committee---Responsible for all physical arrangements, cost estimations, and registration processes for the Annual ISFAA Conference.

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* 11. Counselor Workshop Committee---Coordinates high school counselor workshops presented statewide with the Indiana Commission of Higher Education (CHE).

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* 12. Financial Aid Outreach Committee---Coordinate high school night presentations throughout Indiana and assist in providing planning materials for conducting those nights.

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* 13. Do you want to be a regional financial aid outreach coordinator? Which county or counties are you interested in coordinating?  Visit https://www.isfaa.org/financial-aid-information-nights for more info.  

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* 14. Governmental Relations Committee---This committee is responsible to educate the ISFAA membership about the legislative process, encourage the membership to effectively express their professional opinion related to creation and modification of legislation, and provide important legislative information to the ISFAA members. The committee also represents ISFAA with state and federal officials, provides position papers for Executive Committee review and assists with communication to the Indiana Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Indiana Workforce Development, and other similar agencies.  This committee asks for one (1) representative maximum per institution.

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* 15. Long Range Site Committee---Investigates possible meeting sites for ISFAA and negotiates services and facilities to be provided.

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* 16. Make It Real Committee---Organizes and runs "Reality Store" like experiences for ninth grade students in underserved Indiana high schools.

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* 17. Membership & Ethics Committee---Responsible for all matters of membership recruitment, approval, and retention. Duties include maintaining membership database, mailing annual membership applications, maintaining membership records, and publishing a membership directory.

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* 18. New Professional and Mentoring Committee---Responsible for welcoming new members (i.e., making calls, sending email messages, completing a variety of contacts throughout the year). Develop methods of communication that will include mentoring new members and enhancing seasoned member communication.

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* 19. Newsletter Committee---Responsible for the management of the ISFAA Newsletter.

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* 20. Nominations, Election & Awards Committee---Provides for a fair and honest nomination and election process, presents a slate of candidates to the Executive Committee, supervises the election, and selects members for the various service awards.  The Past President will be the chair of this committee.

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* 21. Pat Wilson Scholarship Committee---This committee is charged with creating a dynamic and robust fundraising strategy for the Pat Wilson Scholarship fund, which includes a fundraising function at the annual conference. This committee will explore the establishment of an endowment that will help ensure not only the continuation, but the expansion of this charitable opportunity.

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* 22. Sponsorship Committee--- Solicits financial support from various vendors to help support the mission of ISFAA and our membership. This may include sponsoring such things as the newsletter advertising, exhibit booths, and refreshment/meals at meetings, keynote speakers and other activities deemed appropriate by the Executive Committee.

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* 23. Strategic Plan Committee---This is a brand new committee aimed to creat a strategic plan during the 2022 ISFAA year.  We are looking for all types of individuals to help us create the vision for the next 3-5 years for ISFAA.  The goal is to present a plan at the 2023 Annual Conference.

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* 24. Support Staff Workshop Committee---Organizes and develops program for this one-day event that provides a professional development opportunity for financial aid office support staff.

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* 25. Training Committee---Organizes specific training activities as needed and coordinates training oppotunities across the state.  Will utilize NASFAA Credential Trainings and other resources.

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* 26. VA Advisory Committee--Made up of financial aid professionals from across Indiana who serve Veterans and their families by assisting them in applying for, and using, VA- and other military service-related aid. The ISFAA VA Advisory Committee maintains a listserv to share the latest developments in the field of Veterans benefits, disseminate changes in state and federal policies, and provide moral support to colleagues in this field. 

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* 27. Website Committee--Responsible for the management of the ISFAA website. This includes all areas of operation from policies for posting information, to updating content.

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