regulatory training
i believe the additional training was great knowlege not only fro me but it will also benefit my organization. being that we enroll student and sign and also have them sign, i never quite grasped the fact that the contract was legally binding after we had signed it together, this was very powerful information as most student tend to want to skim through these facts.
Precisely. My point is that we know more about the school than the student can possibly know. When we admit a student, we are saying, in effect, that we believe the school fits the student. We are telling the student that, in our professional opinion, the student has the ability to be successful in our school. Once the student can rest assured that he/she will not be unprepared for the school, the decision is in his/her hands. My point is that we cannot, in good conscience, accept students merely because they apply. Both sides have to agree to the fit.
Bruce,
It is finding the right match. Is the school right for the student? Is the student right for the school?
I disagree with this perspective. If a student is obviously not a fit for the school, the student may not realize this. You know more about the school and its academic rigor, etc. than the student possibly can. If you accept a student who is not a fit, you are taking money knowing that there is little chance for that student's success. Your opinion of the potential for that student's success is one of the pieces of information that MUST be given to a prospective student. To fail to do that is equivalent to hiding any other information in the admissions process. The student ultimately chooses to come to our school only after we accept him/her. It is that attitude that has led to the requirement that all admissions personnel take this course.
Having been in this industry for many years, I have a sincere appreciation for the regulations and feel that people would be more inclined to follow regs in all areas of higher ed if they understood better how other departments are affected when someone doesn't follow the regs. Typically a staff member that doesn't follow regulations, doesn't understand compliance and how being out of compliance jeopardizes the entire industry.
Aaron,
The state regulatory training is paramount, but we also need to add USDOE and any accrediting bodies. So much to learn!
Regulatory training is paramount for an Admissions Representative because it allows the representative stay current on regulations that govern the education industry in and out of the state of Florida.
Odalys,
It is important for everyone at the school to understand the regulations as they affect the workings of the institution.
I agree that trainings such as these are very much needed in order to keep not only the Admissions department informed, but the Institution as well.
Robin,
Valuable advice. The student must be well aware of the commitment they are making. Ultimately, they must make the choice.
I feel like as an Admission's Representative it is not my place to tell prospective students whether or not my school is right for him/her. I will give him/her all of the information about their program of interest, have them take any of the qualifying exams for admittance into the program and offer the student tutoring if I feel it is necessary. I feel that by telling a prospective student that we are not the right school for them, they might feel that we are giving up on them when they might just need extra help before they're ready for the program.
I do agree with that. All I can do as a admssion rep is give them the information on our college and our programs and yes it is there decicion for them to make. I do go as far as asking a student to go home and talk this over with there parents or a member of there family or a spouse.
Justin,
Regulations ensure compliance. In today's academic world. These two go hand-in-hand.
Linda,
As admissions reps, we are providing the client with the best information possible. Ultimately, it is their decision and one they need to come to on their own. Too much pressure or alluding to make the decision for them is travelling down a dangerous road.
I agree…I believe everyone on campus needs to be aware of our state rules and accreditation standards.
As a Admissions rep it is our job to provide the student with as much information as we can to help them make a good decision, to do this we must first find out what a students needs are then help them establish there goals and then help then identify the program that will help them reach there goals. Sometime you do have to tell a student that we are not the right college for them if you do not have a program that fits there needs and goals. Telling them this is the right thing to do is it not?
Lorena,
It is important to provide the best information to your clients but also direct them to the experts.
I am agree it is very important to understand all my responsabilities as an Admissions Representative in other for my to help the prospectives students.
Martin,
Compliance is utmost in our dealings with prospective and current students.Being well informed and having information available is key.
Regulatory compliance is such an important topic. I truly appreciated the information about this and I plan to make sure that the reps in my office are not only aware of them but truly understand their significance.
