Why are financial aid professionals leaving in such large numbers?

Burnout, increased workloads, low pay, and a difficult FAFSA rollout have contributed to a wave of resignations across financial aid offices.

How fast can BPS provide interim staff?

We have a deep bench of experienced professionals who can often be placed within days, depending on your specific needs.

No. BPS focuses on sustainable improvements, combining short-term support with long-term planning, training, and best-practice implementation.

12:15pm: Guest arrival and check in (Room 406)
1pm: Welcome
1:25pm: Session I, Top Tasks Research: Understanding What Prospects Are Trying to Accomplish In the College Search, presented by Grant De Roo, Founder and Principal - ADV Market Research
2:40pm: Break
3:10pm: Session II, Assess, Strategize, Operationalize (ASO): A Model for Enrollment Success, presented by Ashley Miller, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management - Old Dominion University and Dr. Boyd Bradshaw, Vice President for Enrollment Management - Towson University
4:25pm: Wrap up with closing remarks
6:30-8:30pm: Boat Tour & Platinum Celebration

8:30am: Coffee & Conversation with complimentary headshots, a light breakfast will be provided (450 Lounge)
9:30am: Welcome (Room 406)
9:40am: Session III, Navigating Unexpected Change in Financial Aid Office Staffing & Operations, presented by William (Bill) Sommers , Vice President for Enrollment Management - Wilson College
10:25am: Break
10:30am: Session IV, Cross-Institutional Key Drivers of Enrollment Likelihood, presented by Bill Altermatt , Utah Education Policy Center, Bill Mortimer, Co-Founder & Principal - Best Practice Solutions, and Kevin Dyrland , Consultant - Best Practice Solutions
11:30: Break
11:35am: Facilitating Student Employment to Enhance Retention, presented by John Haller, Professor - University of Miami
12:20pm: Lunch (450 Lounge)
1:45pm: Better Approaches to Institutional Enrollment & Revenue Goal Setting, presented by Gloria M. Arcia, Ed.D., Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer Division of Finance and Administration - Roger Williams University, and
Robert Mirabile, Co-Founder & Principal - Best Practice Solutions (Room 406)
2:45pm: Wrap up with closing remarks
5:15pm: Trolleys depart from the Loews Hotel to Crosstown Classic game