The admissions representatives need to make sure that all prospective students are well informed as to what will be required of them once they enroll. They need to be told that they will be expected to meet specific criteria in regards to attendance, homework, tests, and projects. Accurate information is essential BEFORE enrolling the students.
Darlene, are you actively interviewing prospects now? If so, how has that worked? Are you prepared to miss a cohort start if you don't have enough applicants that meet your standards? What impact would that have on staffing?
James, easier said than done. Any suggestions how this can be accomplished?
This happened at our school not too long ago. The CD provided bus passes to several students and yet, we still had several who dropped out and several who were late or missed classes s/t missing the bus. I think we have to focus more on helping them solve their own problems rather than solving them for them. I don't know if there is a right answer for who is the right student to enroll. I think commmunication with admissions is vital and visa versa, but I've decided that for my nurse aide program I would interview also before they are admitted, while admissions has there set of standards, I also have mine. Then we can talk about who gets admitted and who doesn't.
The right student should be placed by administrations with the proper backround and passion for what they are attempting to learn
Melissa, how do you get real with buttercup? Whose responsibility and how is it done?
Pamela, classic disconnect. How did the story end? Is this typical behavior from Admissions?
Easily said, Mohammad. How do you suggest assuring that only the right student is enrolled?
I think it is very inportant to get the right student enrolled in the right program. If not, it appears as though they are just here to recieve a check and thats it. Some students ast as though they are not serious about learning. Or they are concerned about making an "A" and not really "knowing" or retaining the information. It's time to get real with them, buckle up buttercup.
This happened to me just this term. A brand new student asked me the first day of class if I had worked out her transportation issue. She had no driver license, and Admissions told her that I, as her director, would find her a ride every day. The best part is Admissions hadn't even told me!
Enoroling the right student is one of the key to have proper retention.
Yolanda, your posting implies the answer to your question. Problems cannot be ignored, with the hope they will solve themselves. Leaders must define a culture that makes this a high priority.
