Here at our school, each admissions advisor, actually will give an oral presentation of a program here that way, we are going through our catalog, going to the eduation dept ad asking questions and getting detailed information from them also we want to be informed of all the aspects of our programs so we can relay that to all perspective students.
The areas of employment opportunities for the students I enrolled would be of interest to me as I wish to be very through in my approach to attracting students to the school I represent.
Communication is the key. Talk to each department chair and ask many questions.I like to have the students talk to the department chairs and ask questions. I love it when the prospective student tells them .."She was telling me that" Sit down with career services and ask where our students are being hired and the types of positions they are getting. Make sure there is always open communication between all departments.
I am rather new to the industry, but a previous post talked about how their school does an excellent job of offering product training regularly with the department chairs. I do not know if that option is available at my school. If it is, I'm very interested in participating in this process. If not, it would be a great suggestion. How else better to learn about each course of study, than from the school advisors and faculty.
I feel that a comprehensive view of each department that touches the student (i.e. financial aid, student services, etc.) would be valuable in understand a student's journey.
I think discussing ongoing training and the content that should/would be covered in ongoing (perhaps weekly) training through various institutions would be of interest to me. I would like to know what schools view as opportunities to discuss as well as analyze external factors that affect how we operate. I feel it is vital to revisit these topics to stay up to date and compliant.
I feel that the process the student continues to go through after leaving the Admissions Department would be most interesting. ie. Academics, and further student services. It is good to be versed in where they came from, were they are going and how far they have gone.
Training videos would be good. I think it would help to give more hands on training as well.
I couldn’t agree more. The more you know the better off you are when it comes to answering a student’s questions about a department outside of admissions. I wouldn’t mind spending a day in each department at my school seeing what actually goes on. When it comes to the programs we offer, I would be extremely interested in spending a full day doing what are students do. There really is no substitute for hands on experience. This can only help to make you a more knowledgeable admissions rep.
As a new admissions representative, the institution does a fantastic job training me. I have met with all of the department chairs, speaking about each program offered. I also have sat on one class of each program so I may best assist prosective students. Knowing my institution is very important; meeting everyone in the organizational structure to team bonding in the admissions department.
As time goes on I would like to see more institutional "bonding." Knowing we all are on the same page would be benefitical to all.
I definitely agree with this as well. In order to be effective in our roles as Admissions Representatives, it's important to have a good grasp not only on each and every department in our schools, but also with the teaching staff and the focuses of the classes more in-depth. Getting the chance to not only meet with the departments, but see how they run would be very beneficial to us to be able to better paint a picture for prospective students.
You covered them all. I am thrilled with the experience gained,
At the beginning of each quarter we will have one program chair each week provide a powerpoint presentation about his or her program that let's us know about changes to the curriculum or program in general that will help aid representatives in assisting students with their educational choices.
How to help fight objections and non start factors
Would be good for OACCS to host onsite training. This will provide hands on training with what is and is not permissible.
The other areas of the admissions process that I feel woul be of interest to me as future training opportunties would be to learn about ability to partner up with other organizations and ofer a discount to our tuition.
Just working on the value of the school to get the student more interested in the schools history.
Continual information provided by dept. chairs, regarding the programs, their changes, and input from potential employers.
I would like additional information on how the state of Ohio determines wether or not to grant approval to specific programs of study.
I feel one of the most important aspects of future training is learning full circle what it is like to be a student at a college.
For instance, scheduling meetings every so often with department chairs to remain up to date on curriculum offerings and program requirements are a must.
Also, if possible sitting in on a class is helpful so one is able to describe what a typical class setting is like to potential students.
