John Ware

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Default Management

Denise, Very true. Students who drop out are much more likely to default than students who graduate. John Ware

John Ware

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Default Management

What do you think is the most important thing an institution can do to prevent default on student loans? Please share any successful strategies that your school has implemented to assist in default management.

John Ware

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Program Integrity and Disclosures

Which of the required program integrity requirements or disclosures discussed in the course have you found to be the most meaningful for assisting students in making important educational, career, and financial decisions? Are there additional items that you or your school have provided that have increased student success?

John Ware

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Using Phone Calls and Emails Effectively

How have the "Do-Not-Call" and "Can-Spam" regulations changed your recruiting methods? What strategies have you employed to appropriately and effectively attract students?

John Ware

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Competitive Integrity

It can be difficult to side-step questions about competitors from students who want to compare and contrast schools. What are some of the best specific strategies to handle this professionally while remaining competitive in this market?

John Ware

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Qualified Students

With the increased pressure on graduation and placement rates, has your institution made any modifications to its program admission requirements or admissions interviews to ensure students are qualified to succeed?

John Ware

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Informed Consumers

Outside of the specific disclosure regulations, what specifically can admissions representatives do to assist students in making the most informed decisions possible? What do you see are the most important conversations to have with prospective students?

John Ware

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Graduation and Placement Rate Disclosures

With the regulations for disclosing program' graduation and placement rates, have you noticed any changes in prospective student behavior? For example, have students started flocking to some programs over others? Has the institution made any modifications as a result?

John Ware

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Compliance and Integrity

What specific strategies has your institution implemented to encourage institution-wide compliance and integrity with state, federal, and/or accreditation regulations?

John Ware

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Benefits of Accreditation

Beyond eligibility to participate in financial aid and professional licensure requirements, what advantages has your school or program found for being accredited?