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I agree! Prospective students take the data into consideration; however it doesn't give leverage to any other program because of the data.
During our interview process the students are always informed of our graduation rates and placement disclosure. It is very imprtant to be compliant and honest with complete transparancy in these areas
We have not noticed any direct changes. With having all that information available to the students at all times, I feel it helps the students see that we are very transparent with our programs and what we have to offer.
With my experience with prospective students, it hasn't hurt or helped their decision in deciding to come to school with completion and placement rates. I feel the fact that they have easy access to it at any times calms their nerves and makes them feel more confident.
Since I have worked as an recruiting agent at my school we have always disclosed graduation and placement rates. The location I work at is extremely young, while the school as a whole has been around for quite some time. We not only submit program graduation and placement rates regarding our specific location but also for all locations. I have not noticed any changes in prospective student behavior as of yet. This may be because we do not have data for this specific location for the past three years as we haven't been around that long, and typically I see student's mostly concerned with the state they live in rather than graduation and placement rates for the same school located in other states.
Since our school only offers one program, I have not noticed a change in behavior. It seems that students are impressed with our graduation and placement rates when they hear them. The modification that we have made after noticing this has been to talk even more extensively about our graduates and their success stories. They are our best advertisement!
Very seldom have I seen a students' decision to enter a specific program based on employment numbers. Most enter the field of study they do because of the passion they have for it.
No changes or "flocking" to any other programs as all of our disclosures have none for graduate statistics due to revamping of the degree programs
I have seen some programs grow over others because students are doing more research on job growth in each field. They tend to shy away from some career fields because they have heard from others that there are no jobs in those fields.
I think having as much information via other sources other than the universities or colleges given to students, so they can make a great decision is the best. Helping them research choices and outcomes are key. Government agencies and unemployement data are important too.
The Graduation and Placement Rate Disclosures is probably one of the best mandated rules inforced in college programs.
It gives a potential student a realistic snapshot of what they are getting into, rather than just a representatives perception.
Numbers don't lie.
From what I have seen, stdents have not let placements rates change path toward education. As an Admissions Reprensentive, my role is to make sure they are arriving at the desires career path, so, work is enjoyable.
I have seen no changes in students behaviors. The students do migrate to programs that have the most future job placements and opportunities.
Our university has always provided graduation and placement rates for the past three years to all prospective students. Therefore, I have not really noticed any changes in enrollment for any specific program. However, our Nursing program is very popular, and generally yields a large number of applicants. For this reason, the admissions process is a little more rigorous than our other programs. The admissions testing is more extensive, and so is the applicaion for this program of study.
The school I work for has a Welding program that features high graduation and placement rates. This program is quite popular and attracts not only non-traditional students, but many recent high school grads too.
A Welding class is limited to 12 students and it seems that individuals are willing to be put on a waiting list for a future start.
The school has debated on whether to purchase more equipment so that classes can be larger or keep classes small and maintain a high placement rate. For now, the decision is to maintain a high placement rate.
Students are very interested in seeing the graduation and placement rate data. I notice that Good data gives the student a sense that they are doing something that will enhance thier future with hard work in school and makes them feel good about what they are enrolling for.
I don't find that to be the case. Many students return to school to do something they love versus doing a job they have to do. Entry level positions will always vary, the important thing is that the data is always shared with the student. The student must see the value in the school to determine if the program of interest is right for them.
I also notice students enrolling in programs that they think will make them more money. It is so important to stress the importance of going with the program that is the best fit for them. Doing what you enjoy is most important