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.
Pedro,
You are absolutely right. That's a great advice.
Thank,
Maria Amador
Chana,
Either. The school can create their own but it must be approved by the Commission before implementation.
Patty Aronoff
Are you referring to standardized assessments that anyone can use or assessments created by the schools?
Chana,
Many schools have assessments to determine behaviors and self-discipline. Online presents its challenges as well as face-to-face discussions in determining their level of commitment.
Patty Aronoff
I work at an online school. Some students can succeed at learning online, while others have difficulty staring at a screen for many hours or doing alot of studying on their own. Motivation is key to success. So, one of the things we look for in student is self-motivation. If a students is not motivated to do the work on their own and is not disciplined, he or she is not the right match for our school. It can be hard to gauge how disciplined a prospective student is. A few questions to ask are: Has the student succeeded in a sport team or other extracurricular activity that requires discipline? Has the student succeeded in a project that took many hours to complete?
Any other suggestions for ways to asses if a student is self-motivated and disciplined?
Lucy,
CIE requires all such disclosures.
If admitting students for whom English is a second language, it is important to find out if the certification exam for the course they are taking is offered in their primary language; for example Massage Therapy, Nursing Assistat, having this information will help reduce anxiety and build confidence.
Michelle,
Absolutely! Well said!
The most important aspect of this thread here is: THE STUDENT'S potential to be successful; not the admissions team ability to fill a seat. It is very important for the success of the student to be a good fit, both as a student and as an eventual employee within their program of study.
I agreed with this posting. We must ensure through the enrollment process that the potential student will be successful and complete our programs.
Pedro,
Very good advice. Thank you for sharing your process.
Edgard,
No matter what the language, the students must understand the material presented to them. CIE does have requirements that the material must always have a version in English.
I really agree with this post. I am hispanic and english is my second language. I really will not set up a student for failure by enrolling them into a program when I truly know that the material covered will not be understood to them.
