What if an individual contacts a school outside of Ohio in regards to attending and the Admissions Reps are not aware of these regulations? Does this follow the same guidelines?
This is a great idea. This will also lead to agents at their respective schools to give accurate information to each student. The agents will all be on the same page.
I work for a school that has a very strict set of ethical guidelines. If an employee is caught lying about anything regarding the school or their activities as a representative for the school or misrepresnting the school in any way, they run the risk of immediate dismissal. I believe that in addition to certification and regulation by the state, that individual schools can also help regulate their agents through human resources management policies such as this. What does everyone else think?
If an Agent or Admissions Rep is doing business outside the state where the institution is located. The agent must be licensed in the state they are doing business, and complete continuing education each year.
Yes thias traning was very valuable and holds us all accountable to actually take a more hands on approach to assure we are all compliant.
John,
Yes, the catalog is updated constantly and it is important to be consistant with the changes made to help better service our students.
I work for a school where the majority of admissions activity takes place outside of the state. We have a few campuses in the state where governance is easier to maintain since it is even more a conidition of employment since I deal with students every day from all over the country. My school requires me to review this information annually and we self monitor to ensure compliance. 1 bad experience or out of line admissions advisor can ruin operations in the state for everyone and we are not willing to take that risk.
I agree to the point that this is necessary. There have been bad actors in the cast in the past that necessitate a higher standard. By requiring these certifications the state of Ohio plays a part in ensuring quality interactions with prospective students.
I think this training is a good way to regulate admissions policies. For many of us, it seems like common sense or practices we already uphold in our admissions process. I think a requirement for nationally for agent training would be benificial as well. That way it would be standard across all schools.
Since regulations and programs vary from state to
state, certification programs such as this are
very beneficial. Our school catalog is updated several times during the year. As an admissions counelor
you need to be constantly updating your knowledge
of the ever changing program offerings and state
by state regulations.
Chelsea:
The regulation of out-of-state schools does apply to all for-profit schools that have a physical presence in Ohio. Due to legal jurisdiction issues, it would not apply to online schools that only recruit via the internet and who have no physical presence within Ohio.
This required agent training course has only been operational since September, 2010 and was not officially a requirement until January, 2011.
I agree Adriane this is a start. Just don't put yourself in that prediciment and this issue will not become one for you!
Since we are required to get involved, it helps hold us accountable as well as educates us
I am wondering if this regulation applies to all schools, i.e. for-profit. I have worked for an institution like this, that has many campuses in Ohio but is located centrally out of state. I have not had this training in the past. However I greatly appreciate that at my new institution this is a requirement. I feel I am respresenting a highly regulated and professional organizationt that has the student's best interests at heart.
I think too that it provides a layer of protection for the individual being recruited in a particular state, that it is governed and consistant.
I'm very pleased to hear that a license is required by all states that wish to recruit in Ohio. It's on par with other businesses that wish to do business in certain states. I have a brother that sells secrities in different states and he has a license in 38 states. That's the way it should be. Thanks!
I agree with the comments and opinions being made. Rules define relationships and good rules create healthy relationships. Knowing the rules that everyone must follow is the best step to ensuring everyone is safe and effective. This training will protect the students, the agents, and the schools they represent. One bad apple can create a perception that is generalized to all! This is good for everyone working in admissions!
Great topic. Good question. I appreciate the responses also. I believe it also reflects the credibility and character of a school if it is dishonest in its' recruiting practices. If we go by the subject matter... Ohio Board requires licensing by a school for its agents to be approved.
I work for a school that is based out of the State of Ohio. There are several campuses in Ohio, has a university they have made it mandatory that we adhere to the rules and regulations of the Stae of Ohio as well as the rules and regulations of the university. Participation and successful completion of the training has always been a requirement. In addition, when we attend training in other states the regulations for Ohio are always included in the discussions. As an individual I would not place myself in a position that working for or not adhering to the regulations is tolerated.
Standards are standards. The rules ned to enforced and maintained or every unscrupuloi=us school would set up shop in one state and work applicants in other states...
