We have two different schools under the Lincoln name. Lincoln College of Technology and Lincoln College of New England. We are accredited by two different bodies, ACICS and NEASC. We offer both ground and online programs and we have finanical aid available to those who qualify.
I would rate my institution as an 8, we have some great programs here but their are some things that we can improve on.
I have received training and learned about all of the degree programs we offer, the admissions process, school's history. I've also learned about the Student Services department. I would rate my knowledge at a high level, but I do know that as an Admissions Representative there is always more to learn and updates to keep up with.
Actually this is my first experience in this field, I worked in Human Resources for some years, for this reason I know the importance to know the institution. But now I learned a lot, every day is something new, like educational regulation, the important connection with advertising, marketing, students and society in general. I am really grateful to this position.
We've been educating students since 1946 with both ground and on line facilities. we offer Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees.
I rate the knowledge about my institution as very high. I have great knowledge about the college, its programs, degree levels, the amount of time it takes to complete the programs, the credit requirements, etc. Each day I am discovering new and exciting things to increase my knowledge to better assist the students I work with.
My institution offered a comprehensive, week-long training that covered many important aspects of my institution’s policies, procedures and guidelines. Through this training I feel that I have learned a strong amount of knowledge and information regarding the institution. As this is the first educational institution that I have worked for, I feel that this web based training has been extremely useful as well in informing me about educational institutions in general.
I know that my institution cares about its students. I know that I am proud to be apart of it.
As a fairly new A/R for my institution I have had the opportunity to take many training programs about my role. I have learned the initial call/response process, how to engage our prospective students, the application/enrollment procedures, how to initiate/transfer students to our financial aid advisors, what role our student advisors play in our students life; including while they are in class, and also how our career services will benefit them post-graduation.
Each department has its own guidelines and I have been advised on how to best utilize them as well as stay compliant.
We have received training on our programs and the courses they involve. We have also used bls.gov to research careers available in the field after graduation and potential salaries with our different degree programs.
We also had a formal training class that focused on 2 similiar programs so that we are knowledgeable on the differences when qualifying our students for these degree programs.
I believe I have a fair amount of knowledge about my institution as I have been employed for over two years at this location. I am able to discuss the curriculum, facilities, and application procedures with applicants and prospects. I feel that I could use more training on explaining Financial Aid to applicants, as the Federal Student Aid program has dramatically changed in the last year. We do have a Financial Aid department that can answer in-depth questions, but I agree with what was stated in this training - that the more knowledgeable one is about all aspects of the school - the more confidently one can explain it to others.
As I have indicated earlier, our school is a small school. My knowledge of the school is as student and as an employee. I have completed the class and passed the certification, thereby being able to give students insight as to what they can expect.
This is my first year working for my institution. I believe I have good knowledge of our program. I feel confident discussing most topics ranging from entrance requirements, financial aid, accreditation etc... I feel I could use some help in learning more about the administrative side. I plan to work closer to an Admissions Advisor in order to learn their job so I can be more efficient at mine.
Angela,
Five years! You are definitely a pro!
John,
The finding of the answer is very important. I would rather have someone find the answer than guess.
I have been in recruiting and Admissions for 5 years now. I have taken the time to get to know the Instructors and the different positions at our school. I have also helped to implement some new departments in our College. I am confident in my position.
We are a small "family" run school. We consider all of our staff part of our family. Because of this, nearly everyone knows everything about the school. As well as admissions, I am also the FA director. Being well informed about all aspects of our school makes it easy for me to answer any and all questions that a potential student may have. ll of us need to be as well informed as possible. "I don't Know" is a terrible answer to any question.
Greg,
There is so much to learn about a school. No matter how many years people are at the school, there is always something new to learn and experience.
Vera,
Accreditation is a voluntary process. It is very important to a school to be accredited by an agency recognized by USDOE.
Although our institution is new, and this is an ongoing learning process, I have learned a lot about our institution, and the enrollment process of new students.
I know my institution is both licensed and accredited, but I find it interesting that is optional for an institution to be accredited. I am also realizing that as Admissions Representatives we have to know a lot more information that I thought. For example, how many credits transfer into our institution, that is a something I finding out by the end of today.
