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State and Federal Relations Committee
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About the Committee
| Purpose: |
- To keep CAPFAA membership informed of important Federal and
State regulatory changes which affect the process of awarding and disbursing
federal/state financial aid. Review, analyze, evaluate, and/or respond to
regulatory, legislative, and programmatic issues; assist in the dissemination
of information as necessary; identify and develop Association positions on issues;
serve as a resource for legislators and their aides.
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| Duties: |
- Work in concert with EASFAA Federal Relations Committee
regarding position papers, reports to Congressional officials and NASFAA.
- Encourage outreach between membership and the Connecticut Congressional delegation.
- Keep changes in federal legislation in the forefront of membership awareness.
- Focus on state financial aid issues and establish relationships with key
state legislators. Issue alerts to the membership on changes in state programs.
- Expand efforts to educate and train on the process of legislative advocacy
and on issues pertaining to legislation and regulations.
- Prepare an annual operations budget sufficient to maintain this committee
and report all expenditures to the CAPFAA treasurer on a timely basis.
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| Membership: |
- Chair (or co-chairs): Appointed by the President.
- Members: Minimum one individual form each type of
institution (i.e. public, private, proprietary), selected by the chair
with the approval of the President.
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| Tenure: |
- One year, but may be re-appointed.
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| Qualifications: |
- Interest in reviewing current and proposed policy relating to all aspects of
administering financial aid.
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Committee Members (2008 - 2009)
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John Giordano - Southern CT State University
giordanoj1@southernct.edu
203-392-5222 |
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Morgan Bayer - Trinity College
Laurie Folsom - Quinnipiac University
Alexander Muro - Yale University
Pamela Nyiri - Yale University
Mary Jo Pink - University of Hartford
Steve Podeszwa - USA Funds
Keith Prazeres - St. Vincents College
Gail Walker - RISLA
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Committee Members (2007 - 2008)
| Acting Chair: |
John Giordano - Southern CT State University |
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TBD
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Committee Members (2006 - 2007)
| Chair: |
John Giordano - Southern CT State University |
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Beth Baker - CAPFAA President
Henry Miller - Miller & Associates, LLC
Kerry Jacob - Wachovia
Flo LaCroix - Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Jennifer Lawton - Wesleyan University
Alex Muro - Baran Institute of Technology
Suzanne Peters - University of Hartford
Gloria Ragosta - CHESLA
Suzanne Schilling - CT Dept of Higher Education
Kim Straceski - St. Joseph College
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