Catalog??
Why is it necessary for the catalog to be presented before enrollment if the students mind is made up and wants to join?
geniece,
Programmatic changes must be reviewed and in some cases approved by the commission. Check with your program specialists on which modifications must appear before the board.
Patty Aronoff
James,
It is a marketing tool, however it is part of the contract and policies and procedures of the campus. It's a very very important document that should not be taken lightly.
Patty Aronoff
So what about program changes that occur. How can we keep our website and catalog up to date. I know everything needs to match but sometimes changes made are quicker than getting everything updated.
I always thought that the catalog was a marketing tool to inform the prospective student of what the institution had to offer and it's guidelines.
Shawn,
Absolutely! Full disclosure or transparency is the order of conducting business. If information is withheld or misleading, then the law has been violated.
Patty Aronoff
Making sure the studentis aware of and familiar with the catalog is also in line with the need to always be in a state of full disclosure, correct?
Zachary,
It is very overwhelming and I am sure not every student reads it over in detail. It is helpful that in admissions we point out the value of the catalog and go over over its main components.
Patty Aronoff
Robert,
Excellent point! This is the reason that both the catalog and the enrollment agreement constitute the contract between the student and the school.
Patty Aronoff
I believe in remembering when we as admissions representatives first attended a college or university. At that time, we were likely nervous and excited, and while the catalog can seem overwhelming to a new student, it provides us with great information regarding the institution.
Janet,
Yes, however, if they specifically request a hard copy, we must provide.
Patty Aronoff
Heather,
They entrust us to provide them very thorough information in order to make their decision to enter school.
Patty Aronoff
Donna,
It is also part of the contract between the student and the school.it ensures they are aware of the policies and procedures of your school.
Patty Aronoff
Claribel,
The catalog along with the enrollment agreement constitutes the contract between the student and the school. The student signs stating they have read and received a copy of the catalog.
Patty Aronoff
If you go over the catalog with the student during the interview, and you have run out of hard copies. Is it ok to direct them to the Institution website for them to have access to the catalog afterwords?
Yes, the catalog offers much more and needed information that must be disclosed to the prospective student. Not only the course descriptions and admissions requirements but information such as program outcomes, grading process and anti-discrimination polices. The enrollment agreement does not fully explain in depth the above mentioned.
Yes, everything from admissions requirements for a program, to course descriptions can really help to ensure a prospective student is making an informed decision. Otherwise, some students could be surprised with course content as often they are not fully aware of all the background needed for a given career path.
It is required for the student to be given a copy because it covers many areas of information the student needs to be aware of when then apply and attend the college.
Its part of the interview process when they sign he enrollment agreement
Justin,
Yes! When the student signs the enrollment agreement, they are stating that they have read and received a copy of the catalog.
Patty Aronoff
