Why the title of "Representative" and not "Counselor?"
During the first module, one of the regulations stated that anyone who is in enrollment or admissions should not use the word "counselor" in their title description... that using the word, "representative," would be a better and more compliant choice.
Why the distinction? Specifically, why would using the title of counselor be non-compliant?
Sharon,
The term counselor is very misrepresentative in what we do in admissions. We do not counsel, we represent.
Patty Aronoff
Really good topic to bring up. A lot of people tend to mistake the two.
Carla,
There are perception differences as well as definition differences between the term counselor and adviser. The commission recognizes that and has prohibited the use of counselor.
Patty Aronoff
Jeremy,
That appears to be a organizational decision. Advisor is an acceptable term by the commission.
Patty Aronoff
We speak Spanish all the time in our institute and "consejero" is a common for guide people.that way they call as like that but we have to let them know the difference. Career Education Advisors
thank you.
Carla
Good Morning Julius and Patty,
Up until recently the organization I am employed with allowed us to use the term advisor as part of our title. Although the title Enrollment Advisor seems fair to use it has been decided by the organization that we are no longer to use the term advisor. We are now known as Enrollment Representatives.
I can fully understand not using the term counselor as part of my job title but do either of you have any guesses as to why advisor has become unacceptable? Thank you so much.
Julius,
Counselor makes the statement that you have achieved a higher level degree and are certified to provide such information. Counselor is the term that is used in the community of an absolutely different profession.
Patty Aronoff
