It is important to keep up with changes via the department of ed as well as other governing bodies. In my case because our school is regulated by several bodies it is important to understand and remain compliant at all times which each governing insituition. Keeping a binder and or folder in outlook of important documents is very helpful

I had this reversed. I thought the state approval was first in sequence since Accrediting bodies usually cover such large areas.

It was refreshing to see the vast amount of advertising methods that prospective students have access to. It gives us an opportunity to reach the masses as opposed to targeting one specific demographic.

I didn't realize these were regulated by the state. I was under the impression that it was federal since it seems to be kickback from over payment due to what they qualified for by completing the FAFSA.

I didn't fully understand the difference between the two when used in an educational capacity. The explanations definitely shed light.

Student services at your school may offer very beneficial resources for students. Resources that may include child care near the campus, tutoring available to students. etc. Career Services may provided career counseling, education on the importance of "soft skills" that should be noted during the interview process, as well as job [placement. Be sure to understand if your institution offers job placement or career counseling only.

Hello, I work for a small school. I am excited to see how things go.

In my career, I have always used this philosophy and it has taken me far. People respect a simple, "I do not know the answer, but I will research and get back with you." This comment demonstrates integrity and the individual question is important enough to warrant research. I have found that people appreciate this and are willing to wait for you to get back with them with the correct information.

Aside from the suggested material given in this training course, what are some other items to include that will be helpful to both the agent and prospective students?

I do the same thing with each and every student when reviewing the enrollment agreement. I do not take any short cuts. I carefully make sure they understand what is expected of them before hand to ensure there are no surprises.

It seems to me that it is about common sense that you do not make promises you can not uphold. If you do make false promises and guarantees shame on you for that.

When it comes to your institution, what is your personal perception of the difference between compliance and a culture of compliance?

How can the professional faculty member help to sustain a culture of compliance at his or her institution?

What is your definition of “ethics” and how does it affect your roles as an educator?

Hello! I have just started my career in the field of admissions and I have noticed some interested topics that come with the job. First is that you have to understand the knowledge needed to promote and sell the school and its programs. Second, to get students to come in and enroll it takes a lot of foot work in terms of calls, emails, answering questions, and scheduling appointments. Third, once a student gets to their appointment you have to access whether the programs are right for the student and the student is right for your school. The job doesn't seem like it would be difficult, but it takes a lot to go through and assess all these small details. On top of all the work that already needs done, agents have to be extremely careful in their tact and the way they represent information to follow state guidelines. With all this work I wish anyone else that is entering this field, is to go in with your eyes open and be ready to work hard.

If you are a very small school can your students get financial aide? If so how do you go about getting your school signed up for that?

It is now 2014 and yet most of these Admissions laws/rules seem to need updating. How often does particular rules and regulations go through the process of being updated?

Creating a notebook to help me stay organized with the different State Regulatory Agencies and up to date with current information will allow me to give the best possible service to any potential student I am assisting.

So many students today deem it necessary to text in their very expensive and important- to their success in their education classes. How about the U. S. Dept. of Education making it a rule for ALL Title IV schools to prohibit texting during class. How rude to the teacher and fellow students. We don't permit in movies or church among other events, why not school? Maybe this is partly why the U.S. ranks 26th in the world in math & science!

More and more prospective students are coming in to our school with "diploma-mill" diplomas. The U. S. Dept. of Education surely has the manpower and the court system to back them up-so why don't they start shutting down some of these diploma mills. Many on our list of unacceptable proof of graduation (for Title IV funding) have been on the list for years!