4/4/11
OCAP Seeks Volunteers for Business Expert Groups
The Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) is looking for volunteers from the Oklahoma financial aid community who are interested in joining a business expert group to discuss topics and programs important to Oklahoma families, schools and OCAP.
The first of several business expert groups we plan to initiate are Default Management and High School Counselors. In order to provide for maximum input, we're limiting the number of members to two per school sector type. We'll also be inviting other experts from outside the financial aid office when their input is relevant to the subject matter, including student and borrower involvement when appropriate. To minimize travel expenses and help avoid time out of the office, we'll attempt to do many of the meetings via conference call.
Listed below are overviews of these planned business expert groups:
Default Management Group, led by Wayne Sparks
Topics:
- Cohorts – Rates, Challenges & Analysis
- DPST upgrade to include TIVA data – NSLDS & Cohort analysis
- Borrower Debt Management Report
- Entrance & Exit Counseling
- Training for School’s Default Management person
Join the Default Management group or ask questions.
High School Counselor Group, led by Penny Gandy
Topics:
- High schools counselor kit content evaluation
- Publication review
- FAFSA train-the-trainer materials
- Successful high school counselor event planning
- Reaching high school students and parents
Join the High School Counselor group or ask questions.
We look forward to hearing from you! Your input and expertise will result in improved products and services for Oklahoma families!
Penny Gandy
Manager of Outreach Services
405.234.4364 (local)
866.443.7420 (toll-free)
pgandy@ocap.org
ocap.org