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Separation of duties

In our company we have many departments that support our schools. The processing of financial aid is not handled at the school level, the processing is taken care of in our home office. in our home office we have separate departments that are assigned various duties. We have a financial aid office,a business office, accounting department and an operations department that all serve to handle student financial aid and tuition accounts.

accom.

I do not see a problem with giving students some extra time if it is what they need.

the impact of disability

There can be many issues when it comes to disability and the ability for students to get the knowledge that they need.

legal obligations

I do believe that the school should say something to the students. just don't lead them into something that they will not be able to do.

Physical disabilities

How is it legal to have a multiple level facility without an elevator? How would the law protect someone that was permanantly in a wheelchair and could not access classes located somewhere other than the ground floor?

CM 270 course comments

Having just finished the online compliance course, I must say that I appreciate COMTA's time and energy for organizing the course. There is such a great deal of information to absorb and understand, and now the action begins. My questions are: what are the major stumbling blocks in putting the SSR together, and what are some specific learnings for your school that you have gained as a result of the SSR?

Why do Students Leave?

Most students enroll in your institution to further their education and improve their lives. In your opinion why do students withdraw from your institution before graduating?

Compensation

The federal regulations prohibit compensation directly or indirectly related to student enrollments. By comparing the approved and unapproved methods explain which methods are most effective.

CAN-SPAM

What is the single most important item you learned about emailing students and how will it change your daily communication style?

Staying Compliant

Understanding the importance of creating a compliant culture what are your best practices that will keep you in compliance with the rules and regulations?

Communication is Key

Recognizing all of the regulatory changes that govern communication, what type of communication do you use most often and why?

Misrepresentation

Now that you understand which areas of misrepresentation are federally regulated, Nature of the Educational Program, Nature of Financial Charges, Employability of Graduates and Relationship with the Department of Education explain which area is most important and why?

Improving Outcomes

Every staff and faculty member has a responsibility to help students succeed. What are some of your thoughts on how to improve student outcomes?

Separation of Duties

There is a distinction between Admissions and Financial Aid duties. Why is this separation of duty so important?

Catalogs are Critical

Catalogs are often mentioned throughout the course. What makes the catalog so valuable to both the student and a school employee?

Only One

If you had to choose one disclosure to present to a prospective student which one would it be? Why?

Communication is Key

With all of the changes to technology in communication, what type of communication do you find most useful and why?

Focus on Employment

The regulatory bodies have always been focused on employment outcomes. Do you believe that focus has intensified? If your answer is yes, what do you believe is the driving force behind the intensity?

Mission Statements

In your own words explain why your company's mission and value premise is important to you?

Regulatory Environment

Describe how the regulatory environment has changed over the past few years. What impact have these changes had on your school?