Julia,
I am so glad to hear that the school relized there was an issue and took the appropriate steps to make sure they are enrolling students that will be successful.
Kimberly Stein
Our graduation and placement rates did not improve as much as we would like. As a result, we saw decrease in our enrollment. Therefore, we have added addition admission requirements to better test and evaluate our prospective students.
This is so true. I find that when I share the placement rates of the program the prospective student is interested in, they feel a sense of relief or validation that their end goal is certainly achievable. Placement rates are good indicators of the vitality of the industry and whether the student's investment will likely have a payoff (a career that they will love).
That's a great question but we really haven't seen a change based on that disclosure but we've always has more students in the programs that have better placement percentages....even before the disclosures were made a regulation.
We generally encourage our students to visit the page on our website that in detail revies our Graduation Rates for each degree. It helps the student make an informed decision, and they like knowign what kind of job is available for them within the degree they choose.
I agree with this, it definitely puts things into perspective with potential students. Our career services department is very active on our campus and it is a bonus when discussing placement rates with potential students, whether general or high school.
Ofcourse, i've had some Prospects whom were pleasantly surprise with the rates of some of our programs. Some has deviated from their original iterest, but not many. Our Grad/Placement rates are appreciated even more by those who may have attended other institutions, whom can compare statistics, and classroom settings, and overall learning environments. Our school is constantly trying to improve the overall experience for our Students.
I have noticed more change in enrollment numbers. Our programs with high placement rates are doing very well, as there is an obvious demand for those positions in the workforce.
For the most part, i haven't noticed prospective student changing their interest due to our Graduation and Placement rates, since our statistics are respectable to better than most. The fact that i reinforce the importance of their career choice, should be something that is a good fit for them, has minimized prospects changing iterests soley based on Grad/Placement rates.
At this point in the inteview I find that most student's understand it that we do our best in helping students with facts about their particular programs outcomes and they feel that they are realistic numbers.
In my capacity I do not take the actual enrollment so I have not noticed students moving in one direction or another. As long as I've been with the school, we have provided this information so I haven't seen a shift even from my vantage point.
I agree. Graduation rates and placement rates have not moved our enrollment numbers.
This has definitely become an issue where I work. In fact, many potential students change their mind or go into another program due to graduation and placement rates information. However, this is not necessarily a negative mark on the school b/c many programs that may have fallen behind in enrollment are doing much better due to higher placement rates.
Most of our candidates are impressed with our Disclosures both for graduation and placement. They are usually more interested in the stastics that show how that field is growing and what they have observed in the local want ads or heard from friends who work in that field now.
Since I have been an admissions adviser, we have always presented the student with program graduation and placement rates. I have not noticed students flocking to other programs.
Not at all. In doing a proper interview, the admissions rep must have a thorough discussion with the student on what is the best program for them. If they see th value in that program, then usually the decision is made and very rarely is there a change. If there is a question about the statistics, then the admissions rep should be able to properly respond to it and explain.
I have not noticed any changes. The college that I work for has always done this. At least, for the past seven years that I have been employed here. Many students know which program they are interested in before they even come in. Many have done the research, as well, and know what to expect from their program of choice.
We disclose the graduation and placement rates during the admissions process. I have noticed some students changing to a different program based on placement rates per program. We really haven't made any modifications, we just make sure we give the best and most accurate information.
As far as students flocking to one program over another? At our institution, most prospective students are coming in for a specific program of interest based on their choice. Therefore, we are only discussing the rates for the program of interest. When a prospective student is unsure of a program, I give them a tour, give them a brochure, answer any questions and suggest they go home to think about and figure out what they want to do. Rarely are they asking to compare one graduation/placement rate to another. It is always whether the program is something they would like to do and could see themselves doing it for their future.
As a career-centered institution, this disclosure is a benefit. The prospective student feels more confident knowing support does not stop at the front door. It can also ease their anxiety knowing it is in the interest of the school to improve graduation rates and invest in the student's future success.
