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disclosure

I had not realized that a disclosure was a written document.  I also did not realize the difference between the state level and federal level.  This was most enlightening.

Topic Training

Training as a Admission Director require good training. 

Discussion

In this module I learned that all schools are different, and every school does not have the same type of student services. When you are looking for a school it's very important that you aware of what your protentional school has to offer because some schools offer services that other schools may not. 

Discussion

In this module I learned the importance of organization and how it's very important to properly organize the student's files and agreements. It's also good to read the institution catalog and familiarize myself with it. 

Discussion about module

In this module I learn about the importance of a few topics. Mantaining a updated resource book, working in an accredited institution, knowiing the transfer credits policies. Finally the questions I can ask to gain more info about the institution. 

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.