In FA we look at the value of clases mostly to determine the dollar value of a class should they get a credit for it from transfers.
I like always ensure that students understand the expectations for externship and clinical hours.Prepared students usually transition more readily to the expectations of the work place.
I concur with the approach to reference specific catalog wording when "writing up" students for infractions to ensure consistency.
Winston - These areas seem to be common themes from this discussion item. It sounds as if advisement/coaching of students fall into these areas at multiple schools.
attendance and dress code
As Director of Student Services, I administer and enforce several catalog policies and procedures listed in our current campus catalog.
1.Readmission ( Re-entry procedure)
2.Student Complaint and Grievance Procedure
3.Student Guidance and Advising
4.Dress Code
5.Campus Conduct
6.Other policies and procedures assigned by the Campus President or Vice President of Student Affairs
David Richardson
I frequently discuss the following policies:
Attendance, specifically violation of the policy.
Conduct, what constitute professional conduct.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, how to maintain satisfactory academic progress.
I reference the conduct area of the school catalog the most. I utilize the wording in it when I am writing advising forms.
I agree...grades and conduct seem to be a topic each month that warrants detailed review.
Attendance, Conduct, and Dress Code
I agree, as a PD dress code violations are often backed up by information provided in the school catalog.
Financial Aid and Attendance policy. Also Student Services.
The topics that I most frequently reference are on conduct and dress and appearance. I find that even though students have been informed what the rules are, they will sometimes try to push the envelope on some of the smaller details of these two topics.
Delicia - I am happy to hear that schools hold students accountable for high standards. Attendance can be a critical component to learning.
Great attendance can be the deciding factor for an employer to hire a graduate.
I can see where the highlighting would help the students follow along with what you are discussing and will remind them of the areas you discussed. Great idea!
As a program director, I most often reference the policies that directly impact students such as dress code, discipline policy and externship regulations.
The course work and the skills learned
Attendance policy is the part of the catalog I often visit. Admission requirements especially those transitioning from LPN to RN is also important to me. Academic failure and remediation process is most often visited especially during academic advising.
Topics that I frequently refer to from our catalog would be our Dress Code, SAP, student conduct and most important is our Attendance Policy. We hold a high expectations for our students and their attendance is a part of that expectation.
