Michael,
The rules are there to protect us all. When schools have deviated from them, everyone suffers.
I will agree with you 100 percent. In the realm of Higher Education, change comes quickly and hard. There are so many regulations to follow, sometimes it can seem to be overwhelming. I know working in the for profit sector is a constant struggle to justify your existance, but no other industry can provide what we provide to the general public. This training has definitely shed some insight as to the depth of the regulations, and I think it's a good thing for all of us to appreciate and understand the people who are working behind the scenes to ensure we have jobs to follow rules.
Shannon,
I would defer to the Commission directly for rule interpretation specific to your school.
Carolina- there are a number of institutions that have run the day to day operations without training. However, we have come to find more and more that it's necessary to regulate what is being said to students in the enrollment process, not only to protect the institution but the consumer. What I found was interesting is that if a student is found to not be eligible for admission to the institution, all money must be refunded that is collected. Does that mean the application fee as well?
Alison,
I believe you have discovered how quickly things change. We should always be learning and honing our skills and knowledge.
Carolina,
Compliance is key and the importance of clear understandings is the road to get there.
i agree completely. As one who started in Amdissions then went to another department, being back in Admissions required me to have additional training. Regulations and best practices have changed so much and continue to change so quickly, that ongoing and thorough training is necessary.
