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Online Admission

What are the requirments for online enrollment? I did not learn anything about any rules or regulations... Please advise. Thanks, Syl

Commission Rules and Regulations

Its very good know the updates about the Florida rules and Statutes.

Product Knowledge

A complete understanding of your programs, employment opportunities, licensures, and product knowledge of practice are good ways of making sure the Admissions Representative is updated on the outgoing institution practices and functionality. This ensures that the information being provided to the prospective student is accurate.

Best Interest of the Student

One of the callings for an Admissions Representative is to look out for the interest and welfare of the student. For instance, sometimes we meet a student that English is their second language. After interviewing these students, the admissions representative should make an assessment of whether this student truly has the potential of being successful in the program of their choice. We must be proactive in recognizing that sometimes a student is not a good fit for our school due to the language barrier. Therefore, we should stay away from setting these students up for failure. By following our institutions protocol we avoid these issues.

Choice of Custmized Program/ Knowing your Clientele

CHOICE OF A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM Our pitfalls as school owner/Program Director: If we were to ask: Why this program and not this one? 65% of the answer would be economically oriented. What are the requirements for a school to financially funded or in compliance with Title 4 Correct me if I am wrong. Does the federal government request a proposal for the program, necessity and cost effectiveness. I do not think so. 1st) The Institution is not directly involved with the loan. Of course as an intermediary under a sworn statement that guarantees the student is reliable. This should not be the case. The point of the matter that student will wind up with a $35,000.00 Loan with no jobs available. Next the credit reference and loan deferment. The annual report would emphasize on black minorities the highest on loan deferment. School owners or Program Director should establish a cross reference networking before advertising a program. Dr joseph lafortune CPH LHRM

Admissions vs. Sales

I have been an Admissions Representative for over 15 years and one of the most difficult tasks is to assist the potential students by giving accurate information and some guidance without applying sales pressure. It is very important to create an honest relationship that will benefit both the student and the Institution. In some cases the fear of just being "sold on the school" affects the flow of the Enrollment process. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to deal with this issue?

Transferring credits

why is it important that the credits transferred are from an accredited agency institution

Financial Aid

Do you think as an admissions representative you should know all aspect of financial aid? If so Why?

The grounds for denial, probation or revocation...

Are there any other grounds for denial, probation or revocations besides the ones mentioned?

International Admissions

Excellent training it did changed a few things, improved my organizational skills.

Commission Rules and Regulations

It's important to know how often that we can check the Florida Commission for Independent Education fo any updates.

Grouds for denial, probation, or revocation

It is good to have this information about the grouds for denial.

Tips

In addition to these sources that are easily available, we suggest that you keep up with the industries for which your institution's programs train. There are all kinds of publications where you can locate this information. These include, but are not limited to, your local newspaper, business publications, the news, and the Internet.

Getting some help

Academic Assistance: Most institutions provide some kind of assistance to help students be successful. Some institutions have ways for faculty and staff to identify students who need help. At other institutions students must ask for it. Types of academic assistance can include tutoring, mentoring, study buddies where students pair up and study together, study halls, or video-taped classes to watch. When you provide this information to prospective students it can help to ease the fears of going back to school.

Catalog

The institution catalog and enrollment agreement are among the documents that have been approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and they must follow the Fair Consumer Practices Statutes and Rules. Therefore the admissions requirements should be complete, consistent, and appropriate for the programs you offer.

Admissions Goal

The goals are for you to know everything currently possible about the Florida Statutes and Rules that affect all admissions staff, and for you to know as much as possible about your institution and your job as you perform your key role - to enroll qualified students who will benefit from your programs. Training specific to your institution is additional training offered by your supervisors.

Accreditation vs licensing

In brief, the state licensing board licenses non-public postsecondary institutions. Licensing is required. Accreditation is voluntary. There are national accreditation bodies such as ACCET or COE and there is regional accreditation. There are certain requirements in order to be accredited by each type of accrediting board. There is also programmatic accreditation. This means the program has met rigorous guidelines and has been granted accreditation status. If yours is an acupuncture institution, for example, it may be accredited by the board that accredits acupuncture programs.

Services

Student services are often as important as the educational programs. Student services prepare students to be successful and provide assistance throughout the student's experience at your institution. Student services vary from institution to institution. You already know about placement assistance and career services, but this is only one component of student services. Locate the catalog, policies and procedures and/or operations manuals and other materials to learn who staffs the Student Services Department and where it is located.

Admission requirements

The institution catalog and enrollment agreement are among the documents that have been approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and they must follow the Fair Consumer Practices Statutes and Rules. Therefore the admissions requirements should be complete, consistent, and appropriate for the programs you offer. If there are some requirements that you do not understand, it is important that you ask for clarification from your supervisor or institution director.

Catalog

The institution catalog provides an overview about your institution. It includes information about the institution's history, all the information about the programs, tuition and expenses, student services rules and regulations, and more. Ask for a copy for your notebook. Be sure you know where a supply of current catalogs is and any updated addenda.