The Admissions Staff Training program reminded me how critical it is to prepare and to remain compliant ensuring ethical fair consumer practices and recruiting. In addition, utilizing clear program disclosures and expectations.

It is important to understand the licensing and accreditation of your institution, transferability of credits from other institutions, devlop a resource notbeook, and attend regular training for updates and professional development.

It is important to understand the structure and roles of everyone in your organization, have a good sense of the student experience during courses, understand career/placement services, and understand how your organization advertises and markets.

It is important to make sure that the student receives accurate information, that all documents are described and processed correctly, and that the Admissions representative follows the proper procedures for describing programs and commitments, as well as communication with other departments, such as financial aid.

It is important to understand all the rules, policies and procedures related to the state, the school, and the position. It is also critical to understand all the term definitions and stay up to date on new developments.

I have learned the importance of using the correct terms in the admissions process. My participation within the institution as an academic representative and how I can support the admissions department. The statutes governing Florida, the purpose, commission for independent education. 

How important it is to stay compliant and make sure the answers you give has been proven valid. 

What I have taken away from this course so far is the ideas to help engage a new member more effectively.  I have bylaws and prepare packets to be mailed to the members prior to the meeting, but the additional step of inviting new members to campus to observe training and engage with students and instructors prior to the meeting I think would be incredibly valuable.  I also want to focus a little more this year on showing them how the decision process occurs with the ideas they are giving.  That is an areas that is missing from our bylaws. … >>>

In this section of the course, I learned and reviewed the importance of clear and accurate communication. I learned the difference between a representation and a disclosure.

I've learned to be prepared, make sure your documentation is precise and always ready at any time for a visit. Organization is key!