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Institution is being developed

My institution is just starting to be developed as a college-we have not yet submitted our paperwork to the Commission for approval/accreditation. Apparently one of the requirements is that we have an admissions person who has successfully passed this course. Is that true? I have no background in formal college type admissions. My background for the institution I work for has been to process applications for our summer programs for youth and also our adult education programs. I believe this course will not only help me with that but also once my institution is accredited. Is it important that I be involved in this development of a new institution?

Inspiration vs Motivation

Tell me what you think is more benificial. What is the difference.

Regulatory Requirements

I have to make sure I'm following the consumer policies and make sure I am giving accurate information to students who inqure and enroll in our College. I also want to make sure that I am not promising a job or anything that we do not offer.

State Rules and Regulations

I am learning the guidelines from my Director and my immediate supervisor. I learn best by reading it and seeing it first hand so the website is also a helpful tool.

Paperwork

All the Paperwork for our Admissions process is routed to our admissions team as we are Advisors. The Certifications and Transcripts go to our Admissions team. If I print something for a student I store it in file folders at my desk.

Teaching homeless individuals.

As a faith-based social service organization, we feel compelled to open our school doors to everyone, regardless of their financial status or lack thereof. And, since we cannot waive the fees for some and charge others, we decided to have a free tuition policy for all, resulting in a noble mission but in a school being broke (by choice I admit). Are there any suggestions?

Consistency or inconsistencies allowed?

Our institution focuses and enrolls primarily individuals who are mentally challenged (as per our mission statement as a social service agency). The modules repeatedly warn against inconsistencies regarding what can be perceived as discrimination or favoritism. Is there anything inappropriate with being overly patient, overly aware of confidentiality issues, or even extremely forgiving(i-e understanding adverse side effects caused by medications ingestion, excusing authorized absences and crisis hospitalizations), which may require make-up lectures/exams for example, or even, in certain cases, postponement of graduation?

Motivating Students

Students sometimes have to have more information on what types of opportunities may await them after completing their program. There are many other opportunities for people in the beauty field besides salons, such as media, fashion, film and medical.

Institution compliance.

Is it necessary for all university to have compliance department to monitor behavior of admissions and other department?

Alumni

Why does it benefit a Institution to keep in contact and try to help support their successs after graduation?

Student Refund policies

Why is it that so many students are caught with Pell overpayment and only know of this when they are trying to transfer to other institution.

Updated Information

What is the most effective way to to do this

Student Services

We dont have this at our school how would be able to get one started

Tuition

Should I know all the costs of each program we offer

Definitions

Should I print out all the definitions and memorize them??

Agents and Admissions Staff

What are the titles that an admissions employee can use?

Advertisement

Do schools have to enforce advertising?

Meetings

Take notes doring the meetings

What I have learned

It is important to inform the students the policies and procedures.

Training Up

It is important to train executives and support staff to understand the implications of the regulations so that they are on board at all times. This should be included in compliance training modules as well.