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Monday, February 17
 

10:15am EST

Integration of work and play in the workplace
Monday February 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Let’s explore the intricate relationship between work and play. “Play” doesn’t mean a lack of professionalism but rather the fostering of an environment that encourages creativity, relaxation, and interaction. In this session we will identify the benefits and practical strategies for blending work and play in a financial aid office. We will discuss how the integration of work and play can improve employee morale, reduce burnout, enhance teamwork, and increase productivity. We will discuss how work and play has been integrated into four different types of institutions financial aid offices.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Ferguson | UGA

Nancy Ferguson | UGA

Director, University of Georgia
Nancy Ferguson is the Director of Student Financial Aid at the University of Georgia where she has worked for almost 25 years. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from the University of Georgia. Nancy is a Past President of the Georgia... Read More →
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Dr. Samantha Hicks, FAAC®

Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Coastal Carolina University
Dr. Samantha Hicks is currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Coastal Carolina University.  She is in her fifteenth year working in Financial Aid full-time at CCU.  Her own personal experience as a low-income student and a work-study... Read More →
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Joan Bailey

Director, University of South Florida - Health
Joan Bailey is the Director at University of South Florida’s - Health Office of Financial Aid and works primarily with Graduate and Professional students. Joan journeyed into the world of financial aid in 1996 as a graduate student assistant in the Office of Financial Aid at University... Read More →
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Felicia Ailster

Executive Director, Gwinnett Technical College
Felicia brings more than 18 years of invaluable experience in Higher Education. Felicia started her journey in financial aid as a Federal Work Study student during her undergraduate years at the University of Florida. With a distinguished track record, she has held key leadership... Read More →
Moderators
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Andrew Weaver

Business Development Representative, KHEAA/KHESLC
Andrew "Andy" Weaver has been involved with the financial aid profession in numerous capacities for over 40 years. He retired from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2014 where he served as Director for 19 years. During his tenure, he was active in state and regional professional... Read More →
Monday February 17, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Dogwood

3:00pm EST

Navigating R2T4 with Modules: Beyond the Basics
Monday February 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
In this session, we are going beyond the basic R2T4 calculation and diving deep into the module rules and exemptions. Learn how to identify students who do and do not meet exemption requirements and enjoy really specific and weird examples with multiple modules.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Missimer

Jaime Missimer

Director of Financial Aid, Pearl River Community College
Jaime Missimer is the Director of Financial Aid at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi, where she brings almost a decade of experience in financial aid, alongside additional years in various roles within higher education. Jaime currently serves as President-Elect... Read More →
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Monday February 17, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Dogwood

4:15pm EST

State Meetings - Alabama
Monday February 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
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Monday February 17, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EST
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