What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?

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.

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"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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.

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"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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!

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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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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.

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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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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.

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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.

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"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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?

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.

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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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

We talked about number of things...

• Our special, silent guest today (a student employee listening in LIVE to the show).

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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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

We talked about a lot of things today:

• FSA announcement regarding emails and texts going out to students.

Dennis dared people to buy books with interesting titles.  He offered up a book on financial aid, community colleges, and higher education.

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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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.

Dennis and Dana talked about how we've entered Reporting Season - FISAP / SSARCC / FA Technology / SSCG / CSAC College Cost Estimate.

Some news:

• CSAC GSA 2020-39 regarding the 2021-2022 Race to Submit campaign. Find out more through CSAC School Support.

Dana's "I Dare You To" selection was to dare people to binge watch True Detective on HBO.  Start with Season One and work you way through the show!

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 [email protected].

"What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?" is a Studio 1051 production.  Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough.