Dr. Susan Schulz

Dr. Susan Schulz

Location: southeast florida

About me

President Susan F. Schulz & Associates, Inc.

Owner, Schools for Sale International, Inc.

Activity

Your state provides a two-page Catalog Guide. Compare your catalog against the requirements listed. How does your catalog match up? Discuss any differences with your supervisor and describe the results of your meeting.
What are the steps you need to follow when contacting and eventually enrolling a student? What kind of checklist is available to help ensure you follow each step correctly?
Discussion Comment
What student services are offered by your institution and how do you plan to talk about them with prospective students?
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What surprised you as you read about language and information you can and cannot use when communicating with prospective students?
As you learn about the regulatory agencies that oversee your institution, what did you discover that you didn't know before?
Investigate meetings and training opportunities available for you. Which ones will you participate in and why did you make these selections?

Elizabeth, You are pointing to a challenge for recent grads seeking entry-level positions. They have no experience. And you are on track for solving that. We suggest wherever possible all programs have required externships. If that is not possible then create community service activities to gain experience and yes, volunteering is another way. Externships can be built with the expectation that the extern will get the job. That means students have to be very prepared. Your alumni can help to identify extern opportunities. They should also be able to tell you about jobs where they work. That's another reason to… >>>

Jeane, We agree Jeane. It's all about placement and career services. The more successful and satisfied your students are, and the happier they are working and getting paid, then the more likely they will recommend other students. Referrals is a great way to build enrollment. It's a great way to brand your school and get known in the community for great placement. You might want to consider building an Alumni Community too. Keep your grads tightly connected to your school - forever! MaxK offers an alumni course - CS 105. Best wishes, Susan Dr. Susan Schulz
Jamie, Word of mouth is a great way to get students. This means having great training and student services so that people will want to attend your school and tell others. Results is important. So be sure to keep track of your graduates and where they work. You can also ask them for job openings at their places of employment. Thanks, Susan Dr. Susan Schulz
Jymy, Great. We also believe that placement activities need to start on day one - or even sooner such as during the admissions interview. Students need to know that seeking a job is as important as training for a job! Thanks, Susan Dr. Susan Schulz

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