Out-of-State Schools recruiting in Ohio
How can this be regulated? Especially since these institutions are not located in Ohio and license by OACCS.
John,
I would check with your supevisor if you have questions about out-of-state recruiting. Generally, if you are physically going into other states to recruit you would need to make sure that you are meeting that states' requirements (if any). For online programs where recruiting is generally done over the internet, some states still require approval to recruit and enroll residents and some do not but it is generally up to the school to make sure that they are meeting the requirements.
John Ware
How would I know what states Iam able to recruit from?
I agree this is a great question because It was not something I was aware of before taking this course.
Agreed --the state regulatory environment affecting online colleges is currently fragmented. It would be to everyone's benefit if an easily-understandable uniform compliance standard could be implemented at the federal level.
Regrettably this may never happen, as imposing federal standards on the authority of the states is never popular!
Our students uti;lize taxpayer money so they must receive what they pay for. I myself would never ever want to take advantage of anyone.
I have worked for an out of state school in the past that did not require me to register with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. When my current employer asked me about being an agent I was clueless.
It would make sense if all states could organize a training like this for all the agents enrolling students in their states.
This is a great question! Regulation of affective Admissions practices is very important. Requiring formal training of all agents and admissions representatives is a key way to make sure students in Ohio are served effectively and ethically based on the standards set by OACCS.
This training is absolutely fantastic! I'm looking forward to receiving my card and moving forward with the opportunity to speak with potential students from Ohio.
I agree with this. I think there is a common miconception about career schools and colleges, and being able to give students and family the comfort of knowing that admissions agents are licensed by the state will only add to credibility of the school...and the agent.
I agree with this. I think there is a common miconception about career schools and colleges, and being able to give students and family the comfort of knowing that admissions agents are licensed by the state will only add to credibility of the school...and the agent.
I like that Ohio is taking the steps to make recruiting fair and ethical. They certainly set a fine example. But I do believe that it should still be left up to each and every individual state to develop their own rules and regulations. Not all states are the same, and it is best left up to your own state to decide what is best for their students.
If they are licensed they should have a permit card. Ohio Admin. Code section 3332-17.1(A)(4) states that an agent can have their permit suspended/revoked/canceled for "Failing to display the agent's permit upon demand of a prospective student or other interested person."
Thus any agent who is conducting recruiting activities within Ohio should (1) posses an an agent permit card, and, (2) display the permit to anyone who requests to see it. If you come across schools or agents who are recruiting in Ohio that do not appear to be licensed, please refer them to our office for further action.
I started reading through the posts here and discovered that this question was answered my John to Melissa - thanks!
Do the out-of-state agents carry a permit like I do? Am I within my "rights" to ask to see it?
So my other question is...in the event I am asked to attend an event in another state, as an agent of MY school, am I required to become an agent of that state as well?
I do too. I work alot of college fairs. Many of the schools represented are from out of state (especially the larger ones) and have local reps from Ohio representing them. But some are actually from the out-of state school. And I often wondered if they were operating under the same regulations I am (they fly in specifically for the event). It is good to know that we are all working within the same guidlines.
I think it is a good idea to have people outside of the state meet the state's requirements... however I am also of the belief that this should be a Federal Ruling rather than a state by state ruling to ensure uniformity across the nation.
I think that this policy and set of ethical guidelines is one of the admirable qualities of the school itself. It makes a good impression and allows us to feel good about the school we represent
