Prospective Student Interactions | Origin: CM102
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Raising the Bar - Compliant Communications with Students --> Prospective Student Interactions
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I have always been told to never garantee a candidate a position or offer same as never garantee a student/prospective student a position after graduation. you want to be forth coming and honest providing all information up front to help the individual make a sound informed decision.
Honesty in programs is very important because students should not be misled. Information from the Catalog should be reinforced espcially about class size and job placement when they graduate.
It's important to give truthful and accurate information, backed up by factual evidence. It's important to fot misrepresent the institution, program or program outcomes when talking to prospective students.
Misreprisenting the program or school to students is unethical and it is improtant to fallow State and fediral guidlines not to misreprisent or misslead the students into thinking they will get something they will not to get them to enroll. Misrerisantion can lead to many different issues for the insatiution and the person working for the instatution. There should be no "Garanteing" of anything.
Never use absolutes or qualifiers
This module on Admission was very informative and practical for daily use on our organization
I had no idea that there was so much misleading information being given to students in higher education. I assumed that there were so many who were banging on their doors to get in already that there wasn't a need to alter the reality of the school's opportunities. Such a shame to build up something one cannot provide.
Make sure when talking to students that you are always telling the truth. There is no reason to lie or falsify any information about the school, programs or anything. There are measures in place if you do. Being truthful is the best policy. If you dont know thw answer, just say let me find out for you.
I have learned the do's and dont's when recruiting future students.
Providing accurate information about the school and its programs is very important so clients can make the right decisions. It is important to always provide a realistic outlook on every information that you give out to prospective clients to avoid misrepresentation.
It's imperative that accurate information is givem to prospects regarding the school/programs
It is important to give correct and full information about the school/programs. "Guarantees" are prohibited because there are different outcomes depending on individual students.
It is important for institutions to understand that omission of information is considered misinformation. It is good to keep in mind that it is ok to tell a student you will get back to them with the correct information if you don't know the answer. That is much better than giving them wrong or midleading information.
We cannot gaurentee employment at all. I think that's something that the students should know up front. It's important to lay out all of the resources they have to use while attending the school to assist with job placement. Integrity is something we should take pride in as representatives, the student is trusting us and with that we should be giving factual information. Not opinions.
Honesty and integrity are crucial elements as part of an institution. Representatives should not give false information or provide false hopes.
I believe thst the informstion about the solicitation for student was interesting especially where we are not able to solicit. Wasn't aware of Job placement requirements. But, all and all these rules are put in place to insure a good learning opportunity for the student and ensure the success of the schools.
Never lie to a student or mislead them in any way. It is crucial to be up-front and honest during all interactions. Also, never make guarantees. Nothing is guaranteed and individual success ultimately depends on the student and their efforts.
Importance of when to access NSLDS; don't promise things to students - i.e. transfer of credits.
This chapter encourages honesty and integrity. It's not about a sale....it's about the right fit for someone's future. Know your information and share it from your heart.
