Licensure process/requirements, catalogue, enrollment agreement, title IV, CIE, DOE, admission requirements, transfer of credits.
Some of the terms and definitions commonly used during the admissions process at my institution are:
Electronic Questionnaire and "What's Important to You" - which occurs within the first few minutes of the interview and allows me get a strong understanding of why the student is seeking school and learn more about them.
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools - this is our school's accreditation which allows us to award associate of science degrees and bachelor of science degrees.
Transfer of Credit - this is where I inform the student that we do not represent credits earned at our institution will be accepted by another institution other than ITT Tech.
Schools of study - these are the various schools we offer in which certain programs are offered.
Accreditation is an important word that is common in presentation of the program and also when the prospect has questions about the schools reputation. The enrollment agreement is also a common term that we mutually discuss with prospective students. This legally binding contract provides the necessary disclosures so that the student is aware of the policies and obligations that they fall under once they enroll.
Stephanie,
Both formats have their benefits. Make sure that you update both at the same time.
Patty Aronoff
NORMA,
All chools operating in the state of Florida must follow the same laws and rules. This provides fair consumer practices for all students, no matter which institution they attend.
Patty Aronoff
George,
Sounds like a great opportunity for your students. We all love to eat!
Patty Aronoff
allison,
Advertisements are covered under standard 11 and under fair consumer practices in Florida Administrative Code.
Patty Aronoff
NORMA,
Agents operate outside of the physical location of the school. They can write business, accept enrollments and work with students. The enrollment agreement and the catalog constitute the contract with the student.
Patty Aronoff
I have all of this information in a file on my desktop. It is a good idea however, to have a paper copy as well.
The Culinary Arts A.S. Degree at San Ignacio College address traditional European culinary techniques as well as trends in nouveau gastronomy in a hands on teaching environment. Students learn essentials such as management, language, science and nutrition which will broaden their employment opportunities. The web site is www.sanignaciocollege.com.
In Boutique school, students are closely monitored by instructor chefs with a low student to teacher ratio. Staff and students participate in catering functions and community events.
A term we use alot at our institution is: Advertising (which we use a bus bench and shopping cart) for our advertisment.
There are two most frequent terms that my school administrator kept using and they are agent and enrollment agreement. She states she can make me an agent at another location. Since I am new to this position I did not fully understand what exactly that means but now I know an agent is allowed to have prospective students complete applications and I can accept the application and fee at a location other than the institution main address.
She also alway refer me to the enrollment agreement as having the institution policy on enrollment outlined.
This is a new position for me so I have to learn as much as I can to be successful. I have the catalog, enrollment agreement and organizational chart in my resource book at this point.
I now know the key terms and most of all I learn about the Rules, Codes and Regulations that governs this sector. I certainly will be adhering to them. I was very surprise to know that my institution even though it is very small had to adhere to the rules similar to larger institution
Judith,
Thnk you for your post and sharing your process.
Patty Aronoff
Orlaida,
Thank you for your feedback. Make the notebook your own and work for you!
Patty Aronoff
Karen,
It should be the most read book in your office.
Patty Aronoff
Omar,
You have brought an important point to the forum in that we never stop learning and using the knowledge we gain.
Patty Aronoff
Michel,
Yes, advertisements are covered under Standard 12 and again in Fair Consumer Practices.
Patty Aronoff
Lina,
The important fact is that you can reach the material you need when you need it.
Patty Aronoff
Lina,
Accuracy is key. Just by using the wrong word, you can change the entire meaning.
Patty Aronoff
