Candidate for SASFAA Secretary
Deborah W. Byrd
Candidate Statement
 It
is an honor and privilege to be nominated for the office of secretary.
SASFAA has established itself as a leader in innovation and training
for institutions. Our commitment to providing quality and accurate
financial aid information to parents and students remains undiminished.
If elected, I pledge to carry out the duties of this office faithfully
with integrity.
I am not new to the SASFAA executive board, having served as its
Newsletter Editor in 1991-1993 and president of AASFAA in 2003-2004.
My previous experience as secretary of AASFAA has prepared me for
this awesome responsibility. It requires a person who is organized,
detailed, and uncompromisingly committed. My ability and availability
are only enhanced by my accessibility to serve this illustrious organization.
- Current Position
- Director of Student Financial Services, 1983
to Present
Calhoun Community College, Decatur, Alabama
- Previous Positions
- Office Manager, 1983
Admissions Office, Calhoun Community College, Decatur, Alabama
- Counselor, 1977-1983
North Alabama EOC, Huntsville, Alabama
- Education
- B.A., Alabama A&M University
- M. Ed., Alabama A&M University
- Professional Involvement
SASFAA
- Member, 1983 to Present
- Newsletter Editor, 1993-1995
- Diversity Committee, 2001-2002
- Executive Board as State President of Alabama, 2003-2004
- Nominations & Elections, 2004-2005
- Faculty Trainer for New Aid Officers Workshop, 2005-2006
- AASFAA
- Member, 1983 to Present
- Secretary, 1991-1992
- Vice President, Training, 2001-2002
- President-Elect, 2002-2003
- President, 2003-2004
- Past President, 2004-2005
- Nominations & Elections, 2004-2005
- Chair, Legislative By-laws Committee
- Chair, Two Year College Concerns
- Chair, 1990 Fall Conference
- Chair, 1990 Membership Committee
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