The topics I most frequently refer to in our catalog are regarding the educational aspects and policies. Having worked in education for some time, I am well versed. However, I believe that campus administration, faculty and staff should all familiarize themselves with the school catalog. Our catalog is our guiding document and referring to it keeps us on track and allows us to provide accurate information to our students.
I utilize the catalog throughout the day to answer various questions from students and staff. It is a great tool for managing and disseminating information that is true and correct. When individuals see the information in black and white, the impact is greater. Unfortunately, many students and staff do not use it effectively. That is why I have developed a catalog test for my employees. They need to know policies and rules to better assist the students they serve and support the organization through compliance.
As a school director, I keep the the catalog as my direction tool at all times. There are numerous questions that I deal with on a daily basis from admissions requirements to course descriptions. The catalog is my guide and I do not hesitate to pull it out when needed to show students and staff the appropriate, legal answers. It has a bigger impact on individuals when you show them information in black and white. It is a great tool for clarity.
This is a ongoing challenge with our students. The inconsistent enforcement of uniform and dress policy makes many students unsure of what is clearly defined in a catalog.
testing requirements and campus security
I agree - that is a great idea! So often student's do not take the time to read the catalog and truly understand what their role is.
I agree that is a great outline for student responsibilities!
I most frequently reference the course descriptions for the culinary programs, as students often request what types of classes are offered.
I refer to the financial aid Information and admissions. Admissions because I have to explain to the student's the policy for the waitlist.
I agree, students need to know about their responsabilities to the programs, school, medical offices, and themselfs
As a Program Director I constantly use the catalog for policies such as, attendance, grades, dress code,and constantly inform the students what they need to do in their course.
I conduct new student orientations and re-entry orientations, and I refer to the sections on dress code and conduct as well as the student complaint and grievance procedure. Because I work with re-entry students, I often refer to entrance test requirements and program summary information.
The attendance policy and accreditation come up quite often for me.
As an instructor I reference to attendance policy the most.
I agree! There is the potential of backing yourself into a corner when highlighting information that you are not fully comfortable discussing, or not allowed to discuss.
Yes, I find this to be sooo true!! At the end of the last term, I had a whole class of Seniors that showed up in ragged jeans, flannel tops, hoodies--anything we have a rule against, they wore it. In contrast, my 1st term class were all neatly in their uniforms, name tags, hair and nails proper...funny how soon they forget. And we DO have consequenses at our school, which I believe are totally necessary to uphold some of these types of rules.
Since I am the program director I mostly refer to the conduct, dress code, grades, mission statement, and core values. I manage the professionalism with the students while the instructors manage and teach the hands on skills and professionalism. I am the back up and support for the instructors and holding our studnets to a higher standard.
I most often reference entrance requirements as well as length of program, credit hours and start dates.
As a Program Director i use it to reference attendance, dress code, etc that students get in orientation; however, they seem to lose track of while in class.
As Academic Dean, I most often refer to the school catalog for policies regarding student conduct, transfer credit, attendance, and satisfactory academic progress.
