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Discussion of module

I learn that the best way to know more information and give a correct orientation is networking with other staff members and directors. Not only networking, also you can read the catalog, sit on classes and ask about students offers in the institution. 

Discussion of module

In this module I understand that is important to have knowledge about you institution requirements before call your prospective student. To be prepared before an orientation is important to have a check list.

Discussion about modules

From this module I learn that you have to be an expert and be familirized with your institution information, so you can provide correct orientation to propectives students. 

Be careful of misrepresentation

When sharing information, be knowledgable and accurate.  Students can quote and misquote the instructor.

 

Giving students accurate information

Be specific when giving information and avoid exaterations of the school or programs offered.

Avoid suprelatives as discussed.  Be honest, and positive.

Compliance

If you don't know the answer, ask someone never give incorrect information.

Good information

I thought that the federal government was responsible for governing public colleges and universities.  Now I know that there are four levels of oversights.

 

FERPA

This is a good refresher course.  It is important for teachers, not just administration, to know who can have access to students' records.

FERPA

Great information on FERPA.

Admissions

I am currently an admissions director of a college, and this course will be very helpful. 

Leidi

admissions  policy  is of vital importance and I inted tobe aware of the rules and regulations to update my person periodically, keep a resource  notebook to keep it update with divider, so that you can easily come back to it when you have a question about and policy,  rule or regulation

FERPA

Great refresher on FERPA

Fepa

Great refresher on FERPA and importance of keeping students information private in the clinic.

Compliance

It is very important to remember you are operating a school or business is better to teach others the correct way so they will know you are complying with the rules and regulation and be honest with people and they will know this is the correct way things should be done.

Staying up to date and Compliance

Keep an resource book and staying up to date on compliance is important to the knowledge of the programs and the college.   You must remain in compliance or it could cost you finds or probration.

Marketing Material

Each every institution has a variety of programs and required material about that program.    Marketing Material strategies can change from time to time base on the school and the programs they offer.

Admission Paperwork

It is very important to know what you can talk about and what you need to make sure you follow with the paperwork.    A student is not enrolled until they actually complete all the required admissions paperwork.

Discussion

I have learned the importance of key terms and understanding of them.   Also, the importance of them for admission reps and directors.   

Staying Up-to-Date and Compliant

Is important to ask your director for information about programs, courses, difficulty, length of time to complete, extern- or internships, learning materials, tests, the fun part of each course, what students say about the courses or program, changes that may be happening, anecdotal stories about student success, permission to sit in on some courses.

Understanding Your Institution

List the programs by the level, program title, clock and credit hours, and delivery method. are very important to know as this the infomation we base our assistance to the students.