The 2012 Spring Conference, “Finding Student Employment Buried Treasures” will be held May 21-23, 2012 at the stunningly beautiful Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, WA.

WSASEA President Ryan Keith cordially invites you to join us at the conference! Please mark your calendar and register today!   Check out the information-packed agenda!

You do not have to be a member to attend the conference and you may attend for the whole 3 days and 2 nights, or you can choose to attend during certain days only.

Some agenda highlights:

• Washington State HECB Update with Jeffrey Powell and our wonderful HECB Staff!
• Federal Update from Suzanne Scheldt, training officer with the U.S. Department of Education!
• Candy Banker from DSHS will answer your questions and talk about Workfirst and Work-Study!
• Violet Boyer, President & CEO of the Independent Colleges of Washington!
• I-9 and Social Security Update with Lynda Buehring & Tim Beard!
• SWS Assessment, Strategy, & Legislative Response
• Job Location and Development
• WSASEA Round Table discussions! A forum to discuss best practices and issues with colleagues who can relate to you!

Nominations have closed for the 2012 Student Employee of the Year!

Find out the results! The winner will receive a cash prize and a letter from President Ryan Keith at an awards ceremony at the Spring Conference. Thank you to all schools who participated in the nomination process!

Did you know there is a great survey tool available for State Work Study student feedback?

Check it out and urge your SWS students to weigh in on the benefits of this wonderful program!