To enhance the professional development of the membership.
To increase the membership of the Association.
Duties:
Recommend training topics for Council approval.
Prepare training curriculum and materials.
Schedule training sites and dates. Training sites should be located throughout the region with enough dates so that most members can make the session in a one-day car trip.
Print and mail training registration materials.
Collect registrations and forward receipts to the Treasurer.
Prepare a budget and recommend a fee for Council approval.
Account to the Treasurer for all expenditures with supporting documentation.
Professional financial aid trainers are not paid for conducting EASFAA training, although their travel expenses are reimbursed. Council may authorize payment for trainers, if they are from outside the profession and demand compensation.
Membership:
Chair, appointed by the President.
Up to six committee members, selected by the Chair with the approval of the President.
Tenure:
One year, but may be reappointed.
Qualifications:
The Chair should be an experienced senior financial aid professional who knows the current issues confronting the profession. Other members should be selected to reflect the geographic and sector areas of the region. Committee members should be selected with a variety of skills, i.e. printing, organizing, site selection and coordinating, curriculum development and training.
