Sessions & Speakers

Session Type:

Business Affiliate Seminar

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Join us for a creative journey into team dynamics and professional growth in financial aid. This session uses the "Dungeons & Dragons" framework to explore the skills and roles crucial to building and supporting a successful financial aid office. Discover how the archetypes and abilities in D&D can provide insights into how financial aid professionals support students, navigate challenges, and contribute to their teams. Whether you’re a director focused on building a resilient and adaptable team (Constitution) or an advisor aiming to enhance communication and rapport with students (Charisma), this talk will help you leverage both technical and interpersonal talents. Together, we’ll map out strengths, skill sets, and core values in a fun, D&D-inspired way. Financial aid professionals of all levels will leave this session with a refreshed perspective on the diverse skills they bring to their work, ready to help students succeed with newfound enthusiasm.