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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Dana and Dennis talked about the short workweek most of us have before the Thanksgiving weekend. Also, we covered a number of news stories:
NASFAA paper on Financial Aid Basics
FTC warning letter to a company assisting students with CARES grants
An article (that will kick off future discussions on the podcast) about loan forgiveness
An article at Cal Matters on college enrollment this fall at community colleges
A WaPo (Washington Post) article about job losses at colleges and universities this fall semester
Dana's "I Dare You To Watch" selection is FARGO on FX.
Dennis's "I Dare You To Read" selection is The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter by David Sax
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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.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Dana and Dennis were joined today by Ken Lira, Assistant Dean of Financial Aid and Student Support Services at Irvine Valley College (IVC). We talked about how Ken started in financial aid, his schooling (go APU!), his work on his doctorate, and other financial aid topics. We talked on financial aid research and mentioned a couple of reports from TICAS (Green Lights & Red Tape and After the FAFSA) and one from UC Davis - Wheelhouse (Money Left on the Table).
Ken's "I Dare You To" selection was to recommend everyone get out and take a drive (while still obeying all of the health warnings there are out there). Travel, but travel safely.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
We talked about re-opening FAMMS (the Financial Aid Multi-Media Showcase) for an open call for entries. More info to be posted on the CCCSFAAA website.
We discussed future interview subjects (including a guest from Irvine Valley College this coming Friday), how to avoid receiving foreign gifts, the 2021 NASFAA Leadership Symposium, and the Top 10 Ask Regs questions and answers on the NASFAA website.
Dennis's "I Dare You To Read" selection is Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America by Michael Ruhlman.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Dana and Dennis were joined by former CCCSFAAA President (and current Director of Financial Aid & Enrollment Management at Sierra College) Dr. Linda Williams. We covered how Linda became involved in financial aid after serving in the Air Force, how she's served in multiple roles within CCCSFAAA, and her continuing work in financial aid and in support of her fellow financial aid peeps across the state. And, we talked about her beekeeping hobby (but is it really just a hobby?) and how it gives back to her garden and the orchards in her neck of the woods.
Linda provided an "I Dare You To" selection of Brene Brown, author/ professor/ researcher/ speaker and more. Ms. Brown has written numerous books, given TED Talks, and has her own podcast. Check her out!
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Dana and Dennis covered a lot of ground (and news) today...
Articles on Real Clear Education on the value of college, simplifying the FAFSA, and state funding for higher education.
A shout-out to our competitor - NASFAA's "Off the Cuff" podcast.
NASFAA reporting on an OIG report regarding cybersecurity within the U.S. Dept of Ed.
Dennis's mid-show "I Dare You To..." selection was for people to try and memorize colleges and their Federal School Codes from the new 2021-2022 list. Dennis mentioned the book Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer (a previous "I Dare You To Read" selection).
Lots of new training opportunities listed on the CASFAA website. Related to training being offered on creating a culture of teamwork, Dennis's second "I Dare You To..." selection was the book Bandalism by Julian Ridgway.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Friday Nov 06, 2020
Dana and Dennis finished their review/quiz of common acronyms in FinancialAidLand, covering: SSARCC, PPA, IPA, SSCG, TEACH, and OIG.
We also talked about both the 2021 (virtual) and 2022 (San Diego) CCCSFAAA conferences. Although there isn't a set theme for 2021, Dennis and Dana discussed some possible directions for us to take.
Lastly, Dennis's "I Dare You To Read" selection was the tiny Taschen book on the Case Study Houses. Exciting LA mid-century modern architecture.
Lastly lastly - we apologize for technical issues at the close of the show. Dana was having an issue with one of her cables that kept her voice quieter than we've ever heard Dana.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Today was an open-book pop quiz for Dana as Dennis prepared a list of common acronyms used in higher education and financial aid. Do you know all of these?
FAFSA
CADAA
SAR
ISIR
NSLDS
COD
EFC
COA
LEU
SULA
NASFAA
WASFAA
CASFAA
FSEOG
CARES
HEERF
FISAP
You'll have to listen to the show to get the answers!
Dennis's "I Dare You to Read" selection was Demographics and the Demand for Higher Education by Nathan D Grawe.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
We talked about number of things...
Our special, silent guest today (a student employee listening in LIVE to the show).
Recap of our college's Financial Aid Jamboree.
Recap of reporting season - SSARCC, FA Tech, SSCG, R2T4 reimbursement, and FISAP!
Dana's rant on past non-carved pumpkin contests on campus.
FAMMS deadline for Intent to Create forms is TODAY (Friday, October 30) at midnight (Pacific coast time).
2021 conference - updates are coming soon!
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
We talked about a lot of things today:
FSA announcement regarding emails and texts going out to students.
$100,000,000 gift from the Jay Pritzker Foundation to the Foundation for California Community Colleges.
CSAC Special Alert GSA 2020-41 regarding enhancements to Cal Grant rosters.
ECMC is offering a webinar on November 11 on Avoiding the Holiday Spending Hangover.
NASFAA has updated their Ask Regs Knowledgebase platform.
Article from the James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal regarding college student learning.
Pasadena City College named the top 2-year college in CA for hispanic students.
LACCD is holding its fifth annual Disability Summit this Friday, October 30th.
Dennis dared people to buy books with interesting titles. He offered up a book on financial aid, community colleges, and higher education.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Dana and Dennis did their best to keep the train on the tracks, but we came close to derailment a few times.
We talked about FAMMS (deadline is Friday, October 30), the CASFAA conference next week, federal and state reporting, Federal Work-Study at the college, and more.
Dennis's "I Dare You To" selection was to suggest people put aside their streaming video services for a month and pick up some books. Any book. Fiction or non-fiction. Take the time to read and disconnect.
Find out more about CCCSFAAA at cccsfaaa.org.
Follow CCCSFAAA on Twitter at @CCCSFinaidAssoc.
Find this and future WBC podcast episodes at What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA (WBC) podcasts. Find us also in Google Podcasts, the Apple Podcasts app, and on Spotify.
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.