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Timothy Bettelli

Discounts and scholarships?

In the introduction, I read that it is not proper to offer discounts. What is this specifically referring to? As an institution of higher education, we give out scholarships for various reasons. When I worked in secondary education a 50% discount was given to all staff who had children that wanted to attend the school.

Antionessa Harris

Importance of documents and deadlines after enrollments

It is imperative to have as much of the documentation needed to completely enroll a student...if you know the student is coming to enroll you let them know ahead of advance what they need to bring in and the things that take time you give the student a strict deadline to ahead by

Michelle Hughes

What does "Do The Right Thing" mean?

Do the right things mean following all of the policies and procedures as stated by the institution. It also means making sure your institution stays in compliance and with the state licensing agency and other program related agencies.

Nicholas torres

NACE Test

I recently heard of the NACE exam offered for nurses seeking further education. Has anyone else heard of this? If so, how have you incorporated them into your admission requirements and/or utilize the results for course credit transferability?

Omar Jimenez

Placement

Placement is a course long process and doesnt just happen at the end. Schools that are always better at placing students.

Ronda Hernandez

Transcripts

I always thought that a sealed transcript was official whether sent directly from the institution or brought in by the prospective student. At my current institution if a student brings it in it is unofficial even if sealed. Is this correct?

Jacqeline Hage

New enrollment!

How can I be sure that the new applicant has understood everything in the enrollment form?

Jacqeline Hage

Admissions

By going through the admissions staff training process you have the opportunity to take part in the admissions meeting which is very beneficial in renewing your license.

Sergio cubillos

Section 1007.24(7) Authority for Acceptance of equivalent courses

Any student who transfers among postsecondary institutions that are fully accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and that participate in the statewide course numbering system shall be awarded credit by the receiving institution for courses satisfactorily completed by the student at the previous institutions. Can you please explain this article deeper? I understand each Education Institute is free of accepting credits from another institution. Thanks.

Paula Boisseau

Compliance with Graduate Surveys

What is the most effective way to acheive maximum compliance with a Graduate Survey? Currently we email the survey out to students and our return rate varies.

Aglaintha Bassia

Update

It is a good idea to stay up to date about your institution

Catherine Hamrick

scheduling the appointment

Do you have any tips on getting the student to commit to their scheduled appointment to come in for an interview and tour?

Catherine Hamrick

Tips on comments to avoid

Do you have any tips on remembering the correct approach to answering questions and how to avoid using a misleading statement?

AVA BARNETT

fined

After learning all this information one would be ignorant not to follow the rules and regulations, even though some times its tempting and may seems easy.

Glenda Cope