Importance of Admissions
I think Admissions Representatives hold the key to all aspects of their student's education and career. If a prospective student feels welcome the first time they come in to a school, they'll enroll and complete the program. If they come in and feel as though they are a number, and are pressured to enroll, they'll not start or if they do enroll they'll never finish. First impressions are so important.
With all that said...the rest of the faculty and staff are not exempt. If a student has a wonderful experience with admissions and then has an aweful experience in financial aid, then the student's not going to be successful. All staff and faculty have to realize that the only reason they have jobs are because they're student's looking for an education.
Awesome. Having former students as admissions reps helps with empathy. They have been there.
Dr. B
THE ADMISSIOBN EXPIERENCE IS VERY IMPORTANT , THEY NEED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS AND INTREACT EFFECTIVLY WITH PERSPCTIVE STUDAENS.AND ALSO INTERACTING THROUGH THE STAFF TO VALIDADTE THE COMMITMENT OF THE SCHOOL
I feel very lucky that some of our onsite admission reps are former students who have been through the core courses.
With the economy and the government watching our every move, admisions is in the spot light right now. Now more than ever it is important to link the student in a career field that they both want to learn but also one in which they can be successful. All this culminating in a livelyhood for the student after graduation. One way this could be accomplished is a one day Internal job fair where admissions visits each classroom to hear from the instructors for information on what is taught and accomplished in thier particular class. They may also learn from the instructors what obstacles they feel the students have the most difficulty overcoming.Truitt
Very important to link admissions with academics. Why? Empathy and stories will be the same.
Dr. B
To my knowledge the admissions reps never suggest students sit in on a class; after reading this firt portion of the course I have come to realize how important this can be. Because I teach the introductory course in the interior design program, how can I encourage admissions to have a student sit in on one of my classes?
It is interesting to note that I can almost always tell who will be sucessful and who is not committed to the program but I am never involved in the admissions process. How is it possible for me to encourage admission's staff to let a student observe one of my classes? I have the sense that they are afraid that the potential students may determine the program is not right for them and then loose the term's tuition.
Yes, as much as you can, link to other departments. This way, you can all help to keep the student's vision alive and well.
Dr. B
With all units a student is impacted. I fill admission is the starting catalyst. It builds the little fire in the student and the rest of the group help fan the flame by adding the log of learning. With any fire a little less fuel and more flame retardant will extinguish the flame. So all groups must work together to get the student to the finish line of education, by keeping the flame burning brightly.
Yes, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
Dr. B
I also agree that the first step for the successful student starts in the admissions department. That first impression of the school and the people they come in contact with is very important.
I agree Admissions has to give the first impression and that makes a big deal when a student walks into a school that at first they may be unsure about. Admissions has to set the standards to allow that person to feel that they will be investing into a school that will benifit their future.
Yes, students need to feel welcome and they need to feel that the school is friendly and interested in student success. All staff need to convey the same positive attitude and more important, the student needs to hear the same story from all corners of the building.
Dr. B
