What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?

Repeat non-offender (20210730)

We were graced with the presences of Anafe Robinson, 2021-2022 CCCSFAAA President.  We talked a lot about the recent association meeting, new state aid programs, BFAP funding (and its continuing decline), and more.
 
I'll save all the "I Dare You To" selections for the actual podcast audio, except for a link to Dennis's selection.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Is a solo news show a single Gnu? (20210727)

Due to scheduling, Dennis recorded another solo show full of news...
Politico article about congress working to pass a budget resolution (which includes a number of items affecting higher education)
Undocumented Student Action Week is coming October 18-22 this year.
I Can Afford College is morphing into I Can Go To College.
CASFAA is opening the door for nominations for their executive council.
CASFAA also put out the call for session proposals for their fall conference.
NASFAA updated their P&P Builder for 2021-2022.
Dennis's "I Dare You To" selection was the Between the Lines podcast from Barry Kibrick.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

SAP comes from trees, right? (20210723)

After getting sidetracked with talk about the upcoming CCCSFAAA exec board meeting next week, we dived into our topic of the day: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
 
Dana's "I Dare You To Watch" selection is Chernobyl on HBO, while Dennis's "I Dare You To Read" selection is Chernobyl: A Stalkers' Guide.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Flying solo on the Gnus (20210720)

Dennis flew solo today, so here's what he covered on the news:
NASFAA article on declining FAFSA completion numbers.
NASFAA made updates to their Quick Reference Guides.
CSAC Special Alert GSA 2021-26 on an update to SB 860.
Inside Higher Ed article expanding on the FAFSA completion issue.
NASFAA and NCAN teaming up for a survey of FA professionals on improving verification.
NASFAA Pop Quiz on unspent FWS funds.
NASFAA updated their Tip Sheets for unique student populations.
An LAist article on how California high school seniors will soon be required to apply for financial aid.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Hot verification talk! (20210716)

We talked about all; things verification today, including the recent news that the feds are forgoing the need for students to complete the V1 process in 2021-2022 if selected.
 
Dana's "I Dare You To" selection was for people to get out and take a walk.  Dennis's was for people to back up their computer data.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Newsday returns! (20210713)

Dana had the day off due to recording logistics, so Dennis delivered the news...
NASFAA article about phased implementation of FAFSA changes
NASFAA Pop Quiz on V-4 verification.
FSA electronic announcement about TEACH grants.
FSA electronic announcement about Campus-Based aid program funding.
CSAC Special Alert regarding the D-SIG program.
FSA OIG PDF on preventing student aid fraud.
Forbes article about a survey of college students.
NASFAA article about changes to R2T4.
EdSource article about the state budget.
Lots of training options.
University Business magazine article about food-delivering robots on campus.
Dennis dares everyone to take a class at their college (or a neighboring college).
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

The 3 Rs - Re-engagement, Retirement, Re-assessment (20210709)

Dana and Dennis talked about re-engagement (the return to working on campus and seeing students), retirements (and the things our retirees left behind) and re-assessment (of our workspaces).  Dana's "I Dare You To" selection was for people to check out the cool computer accessories (and more) from Azio.  Dennis's suggestion was to have people re-assess their workspaces.

Season 2! (20210706)

We talked about the start of our second season on the WBC show.  We talked about potential future guests, topics, and gearing up for a WBC presence at the 2022 conference in spring.  Dana's "I Dare You To Listen To" selection was Mood Valient by Hiatus Kaiyote, while Dennis selected Leftover Feelings by John Hiatt and the Jerry Douglas Band.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

100B - Words from incoming President Robinson (20210630)

Dennis and Dana talked with incoming 2021-2022 CCCSFAAA President Anafe Robinson about coffee, plans for the 2022 conference, , re-engagement, and more.
Anafe's "I Dare You To" was to watch the NASFAA webinar on R2T4 changes.
Dana's was to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!
Dennis's was the new biography of Thomas Sowell, Maverick, by Jason Riley.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

100A - Words from President Schroeder (20210622)

Dana had the day off from the pod, so Dennis recorded a "bonus" episode (before we start Season Two in July) that encapsulated his thoughts on his 2020-2021 term as CCCSFAAA President.
This is the only episode we'll release this week.  Expect a second "bonus" episode next week when Dennis and Dana sit down with incoming 2021-2022 CCCSFAAA President Anafe Robinson.
 
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.  Have feedback for Dennis and Dana?  Got a topic you want us to discuss?  Email us at wbcccsfaaa@gmail.com.
 
"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.