WINTER 2006

Candidate for SASFAA Vice President
Sandy Neel

Candidate Statement
It is such an honor to be nominated for the SASFAA Vice President position. Several years ago, I had the opportunity to attend the New Aid Officers Workshop and gained not only Financial Aid knowledge, but some life-long friends. Three years ago, I was very fortunate to be asked to be an instructor for the New Aid Officers Workshop, and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career.

Putting together quality training for new members and experienced aid professionals can be a challenge. I am ready to step up to the plate and accept that challenge. I have had the good fortune of being afforded the opportunity to serve SASFAA in several capacities and feel this is the next step for me. This position will allow me to share my love of financial aid with new aid professionals and hopefully assist in developing new leaders for SASFAA. This is what it is all about!

Being a member of SASFAA has provided me with the opportunity to build lasting friendships, to gain knowledge to assist me professionally, and to develop leadership skills. I want to continue to give back to this SASFAA what SASFAA has given to me!

Current Position
  • Director of Student Financial Aid
    University of Tennessee at Martin

Years in Financial Aid:  21

Previous Positions
  • Assistant Director for Scholarships and Training
    University of Louisville
Education
  • M. Ed., Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Personnel Services
    University of Louisville

  • B.S., Counseling Psychology
    University of Louisville
Professional Involvement
SASFAA
  • Secretary, 2003-2006
  • Instructor, New Aid Officers Workshop, 2003, 2004, & 2005
  • Newsletter Editor, 2002-2003
  • Member of the Leadership and Strategic Planning retreat
  • Local Arrangements Committee Member
  • Local Arrangements Co-Chair for 2006-2007
  • Presenter at several conferences
  • Board member as State President, 2000-2001

TASFAA
  • Newsletter Editor, 2005-2006
  • College Goal Sunday Committee with TSAC

KASFAA
  • President, 2000-2001
  • Secretary, 1996-1998
  • Conference Chair, 2000 and 2002
  • Conference Committee
  • College Goal Sunday Co-Chair and Committee member
  • Historian, 1998-1999
  • Mentor Program
  • Training Committee - Support Staff Training

NASFAA
  • Learn Student Aid.org Pilot program instructor and site tester


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