US - California Compliance

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Mary, The resources these associations can offer you are excellent. I hope your institution will allow for that. They can be invaluable in the information they provide! Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Questions Prospective Students Have

Mary, If all the schools had this attitude, there perhaps would not be some of the issues private post-secondary schools are facing. It is the schools that do not put the students first that seem to be the most problematic. I'm curious how you and your team are handling the salary questions. Are you refering these questions to website? How is your team trained to respond to that, sometimes, very tricky subject? Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Physical Notebook or Electronic? Which format?

Mary, You will love going totally electronic...but I'm still old school enough to want a paper back up! I think your institution sounds as if they have all the bases covered. And your accreditation will love that. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Prohibited Language

PING, Unfortunately, you cannot say that unless your program is the only program of its kind. Unique implies that there is no other program like it...and unless you are teaching something that no other school is teaching, you cannot. It is pretty particular, isn't it? And so difficult to catch ourselves! But being aware is the first step to being cautious. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Admissions Procedures

PING, Sending the visit documents to your students before they visit is a great idea, Ping. It holds the school accountable to the student to make sure they see and experience everything they need to. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Questions Prospective Students Have

PING, It's a very important time for your school, during the initial accreditation process, that you do exactly that. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Keeping up with changes

PING, I love that you often include the students in your communications. How wonderfully transparent for them! This is really a great thing, and over time will help this new school be successful, I am sure. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Keeping up with changes

Bruce, Daily contact with your admissions team is crucial. I would definitely consider that a "best practice"! Also, having the catalog and other documents posted electronically allows for quick and cost effective changes to happen in real time. As your first contact with the public, it is vital that the admissions team is fully informed and provides the most up to date info to the "customer". Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Physical Notebook or Electronic? Which format?

Angelica, I agree! Electronic is also easily updated as well. Donna Guisado

Donna Guisado

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Accreditation and Regulatory Oversight

James, Isn't it amazing how "word-particular" the laws have become? Especially those governing the private sector. Pay special attention to the BPPE requirements for admissions and enrollment agreements. They want it word-for-word from their regulations! Keeping in contact with the associations is a great help. Glad you have found some useful resources in that regard. Have a great 4th of July! Donna Guisado