As admissions personnel, we need to be constantly learning and staying up-to-date for ourselves and our students. College materials such as the catalog, enrollment agreement, pre-matriculation policies are great paper resources. But we need to utilize our fellow co-workers in different departments for training as well. Graduate placement, registrar, student services and more will offer us practical and applicable knowledge from hands on experience. We need to use all resources at our disposal to create the best environment for our students.
Kathy,
As employees, we should take advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow.
Patty Aronoff
Kimberly,
Yes, you will need to keep in tune with all of them. Your resource notebook should contain reference materials for all the governing agencies over your school from CIE, to BON and accrediting agencies.
Patty Aronoff
As a new employee at our institution, we offer a mandatory rigorous training/orientation that covers our institution and its governing regulations. The training last several weeks, and in addition to the required training there are several resources and voluntary on going workshops available to the employee. Employees should also take advantage of the annual consumer information guide, academic reports, and academic catalogs which are all available on our website and intranet.
For external information, as an employee we should keep current on new federal and state regulation changes that impact our students and institutions. Signing up for external newsletters and reading internal communications will help us stay current.
There are a lot of educational resources out there for Admissions. I would start with the schools catalog and the Florida Board of Nursing. The Commission for Independent Education publications can also help with keeping Admissions up to date on information.
Francisco,
FAPSC is the state organization of career schools and colleges. They represent this sector in legislative affairs, provides training, and creates a network between schools.
Patty Aronoff
First of all, you must study the institution's catalog, since it is a document that should be updated regularly, it would have the newest information about programs, schedules, prices, etc. Study the enrollment agreement, and, if the institution is a small one, as it is mine, do not underestimate the importance of personal, verbal comunication with the school director and other admissions representatives to make sure everybody is on the same page. FAPSC is also a wonderful tool to stay up to date.
Natalia,
The catalog is! It still amazes me when school staff have not read the catalog!
Patty Aronoff
The catalog is the key document for the correct interpretation of the structure in all areas of the school. The online training favor deeper understanding of the area of admissions. We also held meetings with different areas of the school to resolve questions that arise. It is a continuous process which every day we learn more.
Guy,
Very good philosophy. A thorough investigation before proceeding.
Patty Aronoff
John,
Faculty are a great resource. Also, your career services department can provide valuable insight.
Patty Aronoff
jacqueline,
It gives you credibility and strength of knowledge.
Patty Aronoff
Zulma,
Every employee should have thorough knowledge of the catalog and the programs. The majority of student questions may be answered with this document.
Patty Aronoff
Rebekah,
It should be your first go to document.
Patty Aronoff
First, I would do my best to have a good understanding of the instituton's structure and culture. Then, I would start reading the internal existing literature to see if there were no violatiosn regarding state and regulatory agencies' laws. last but not least, I would be digging the external resources from various sources such as the State agencies, boards and associations.
Guy J. Solon
I am fortunate to work at a campus that offers all of the programs that our school offers. While such a broad product mix makes placing student easier it also requires greater diligence on the part of the the admissions staff to keep abreast of the changes in the industry. Since I work for a school that specializes in the beauty and spa industry, we have diverse licensing opportunities for our students. Beyond the catalog, I rely heavily on my faculty to keep me apprised of changes in the industry such that I may best enable students to harness their passion and enroll in the most appropriate program based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and goals.
The more understanding and knowledge you have about your insitution,the more information you can provide for your prospects.
I learn that the is very important to read the school course catalog because you have detailed knowledge about acreditations,student services,regulations,programs and about the institution too.
The catalog is my number 1 reference guide!
Susan,
Excellent! You have started in the right place as the enrollment agreement and the catalog are the contract with the student.
Patty Aronoff
