New career
this is the first time I have ever been in the enrollment industry and it is quite involved. Its good to have a support channel like this and structure. I am a student at the school I work for so that has made my job in dealing with students that much more personal.
Joseph,
Absolutely! There should never be a question with honesty and integrity. It is just the right way to conduct business.
Patty Aronoff
The entire field of education (not just admissions) needs to be honest, ethical and provide usable knowledge for the student.
Individual faculty biases/opinions not based upon data/fact should be presented as such.
Carol,
Agreed! Many times they just want someone to listen. Nonetheless, our role is to provide them the most information we can so that they can make an informed decision about their future.
Patty Aronoff
Patty,
I couldn't agree more with the need to have not only the proper knowledge, but to maintain honesty, integrity, and ethics when working in admissions. When motivated to drive enrollment numbers, we need to make sure that each member of our admissions staff understands the proper way to do so, and doesn't mislead or misrepresent the institution out of selfish motives.
Tim Marcus
Michael,
Good question! If a student meets all the requirements for admission, then the school must admit. The students are our customers and we need to create an atmosphere of success. Believe!
Patty Aronoff
As a new admissions representative I also can relate to the personal part of the job. I find myself being in the education industry prior as a teacher that schools need to fit the student and there goals in life. If the school fits the need of the student then both the institution and the student can grow together.
I have one question. How do you work around a situation if a student doesn't fit what the institution is looking for?
Joseph,
You are embarking on a wonderful career. Building your resource notebook is a great training exercise in itself. However, as you continue in learning, you will connect the regs to your daily admissions activities. It will be your new best friend in admissions.
Patty Aronoff
I can closely relate to your experience. I just began a new career in Post Secondary education myself. As this is a completely new direction for me, the amount of information and regulation appears a bit daunting. I can see the tremendous value in creating and maintaining an up to date Resource Notebook and keeping it very near-by.
Chistian,
Being in admissions takes honesty, integrity, knowledge, and ethics. Keep to these basic tenets and learn the rules to keep on you the path of good business.
Patty Aronoff
