US - Ohio Compliance

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Ask a question from your peers to help you in your professional work. Seek different points of view on a topic that interests you. Start a thought-provoking conversation about a hot, current topic. Encourage your peers to join you in the discussion, and feel free to facilitate the discussion. As a community of educators, all members of the Career Ed Lounge are empowered to act as a discussion facilitator to help us all learn from each other.

Gum Ngaak

renewal

How long does an agentâ€™s permit last?

Allisa van der Merwe

Resource Notebook

I have the laws given in this module saved to my computer, but I was wondering if anyone has all their information on a computer instead of in an actual paper resource book? I have notifications set up in my computer to let me know when forms, policies, references, etc. are changed within our system. Is there a benefit to this or would it still be reccommended to establish a notebook?

Ali Payne

my journey

I just obtained a position for a nationwide institution and I am very excited to see how the rest of the training goes!

Ali Payne

Course training

This course provided some very informative material and helped me feel a lot more comfortable with my current pursuit of a career in admissions.

Maria Colon-Santiago

Transfer of Credits

Each school is required to have a policy regarding the transferability of credits. It is important to locate the transfer policies for your institution, read and print them, and place them in your Resource Notebook. Some schools accept transfer credits from other institutions and some do not.

Maria Colon-Santiago

Student 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 school. Common student services are: Orientation, academic assistance, housing, placement and career services, library, graduation, and exit interviews.

Maria Colon-Santiago

Keeping Your Resource Notebook Up to Date

There are a few ways to use your notebook and keep it up to date. You can wait for your supervisor to give you information. You can also seek out the information from the other staff members. You can ask questions. You must do whatever it takes to ensure you have the most current and accurate information plus the forms that you need to complete the admissions process.

Maria Colon-Santiago

Tuition Assistance

An agent needs to be informed about all tuition assistance options. There may be other school personnel who provide detailed financial aid information. The agent needs to know which questions to answer and which to refer to others.

Ashlee Holloway

Accreditation Requirement

Schools have the option to be accredited by the Ohio Board. It is important to inform students if your institution is accredited or not.

Ashlee Holloway

Student Services

Student services provides assictance to students throughout their program experience at the institution and may vary from school to school. For exanple, some schools may offer student housing for students in need of a place to stay while enrolled in their program whereas others do not provide this service. It is not a requirement to offer housing to those who request it.

Ashlee Holloway

Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance

If the institution you work for supports Title IV financial aid programs, you must inform the prospective student of all of his/her options regarding this information. It is important to be knowledgeable of such programs to be more effective in helping the student.

Ashlee Holloway

The Importance of a Resource Notebook

Starting a resource notebook for the instituion of which you are employed is very important for several reasons. Not only will it help you keep organized and updated on current rules and regulations but you will also stay informed of your institution's policies as well.

T'Ria Brownfield

New to Admissions

I am new to admissions and am beyond estatic to work in the department. I have experienced a lot going through my education experience and getting my degree. I can not wait to relate my experience to future students objections. This role does not seem difficult but you need to know an abundance of information and watch for small details. My goal is to stay in touch with my future students; I know if I made my certain objections work with schooling that my students can as well. Sometimes they just need that fire lit and for someone to push them!

Sara Erfle

Accreditation

Accreditation is a hot topic for most students so it is a good idea to know what accreditation you have and what the accrediting bodies do and what programs they accredit.

Sara Erfle

Working together

It is crucial to work together with other departments to make sure that you understand what their role is. This will make a smoother, more seamless experience for your students.

Sara Erfle

Enrollment Agreements

It is good to personally review the enrollment agreements from time to time and to make sure that a student has read them thoroughly prior to signing. Although we go over the agreement with the student, it is vital they know to take the information home and read through it and that it is a legal contract.

Sara Erfle

Transfer credits

Sometimes it is a challenge when a potential student inquires as to whether or not their credits will transfer to another school. It is in their best interest to remind them they need to check with receiving schools regarding the acceptance of transfer credits. While they don't always like that answer, this course offers a great reminder why it is important for us not to make assumptions or generalizations.

Tenique Dennis

Helping our students

The best way to help our students is to be involved; meaning understanding other areas such as marketing, student services, and financial aid. Without this knowledge we will not be able to serve our students in the capacity which is needed.

Tenique Dennis

Knowledge

Knowledge is the number one key in remaining compliant and also provide positive and informative interactions with prospective students.

Tenique Dennis

Fees and enrollment forms

It is very important that when completing an admissions overview/meeting, that the enrollment agreement is discussed in detailed and reviwed with the student giving them the opportunity to ask any questions. Also, providing an overview of what can be found in the catalogue and how it can be a helpful tool for the student while they are attend any specific program.

Related Learning Opportunities

OH110 - Ohio Faculty and Staff Compliance Course

OH115 - Ohio Admissions Agent - New Permit Course

OH120 - Ohio Admissions Agent - Renewal Course

OH125 - Ohio New Directors Training