Current Training Opportunities
Current training sessions are listed below. Click on the session of interest for more details and registration information.
Student Employment Workshop
Date:
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Gorecki Conference Center, The
College of Saint Benedict, St Joseph, MN (map)
(building L on the map - enter the North Entrance of the campus)
Agenda: view agenda
Who Should Attend: Anyone who works with student employment
- Financial Aid Staff
- Business Office
- Human Resources
- One-stop office staff
This workshop is free to MAFAA members. Not a MAFAA member? Join today! Contact Kathy Kronebusch, Professional Development Committee member, at kkronebusch@glhec.org with questions.
Agenda
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Tips and Strategies for I-9 Compliance Melinda Sanders, Attorney with Quinlivan and Hughes, will present strategies for student employment professionals to be in compliance with regulations for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Discussion of Student Employment Regulations Michael Kotchevar, Carleton College, will facilitate a discussion of student employment regulations for newer professionals. Barb Fahnhorst, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, will facilitate a discussion of student employment regulations for more seasoned professionals. Please forward suggestions for discussion topics to Michael or to Barb. |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:30 | Conflict Management Presenter: Dr. Eric Felsch, Psychologist, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University Through discussion and roll play participants will learn about:
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| 1:30 - 2:30 | Federal and MN Work Study Update Presenters: Brenda Larter, MOHE, MN Work Study Update Federal Work Study Update, presenter to be determined |
| 2:30 - 3:30 | Who Packed Their Bags? Three Generations, One Workplace, What
You Need to Know Presenters: John Clarkson, Associate Director of Career Services, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University Beth Feine, Assistant Director of Career Services, College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University An interactive walk through generational differences explored from a millennial student and work place perspective. |
Please take a moment to read the MAFAA policy on cancellations/refunds.
If you have any questions or comments about the upcoming training schedule, please contact Karla Seymour, committee co-chair.
SFA Coach
SFA Coach is a FREE training program from the U.S. Department of Education (ED). It is a comprehensive introductory course on school requirements for administering postsecondary student financial aid (SFA) programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
Thanks to all of MAFAA's TRAINING sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors |
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| Academic Funding Group | Sallie Mae |
| Associated Bank | Student Assistance Foundation |
| Bremer Bank | Student Capital |
| Campus Door | Student Loan Finance Corporation |
| Chase | Student Loan Xpress |
| Citibank | TCF Bank |
| College Loan Corporation | T.H.E. |
| Edamerica | USA Funds |
| Firstmark Services | U.S. Bank |
| Great Lakes | Wachovia |
| Key Bank | Wells Fargo EFS |
| M & I Bank | |