I am more comfortable now than when I began the course as far as representation is concorned. I have heard a lot of rumors since I began my employment here about what can and cannot be said to a student. I now think I have a firm grasp on the concept of compliance.

I found the information on misrepresentation interesting from a standpoint that many colleges and universities feel they mus put theie institution in the best light possible in order to recruit new students. That being said however, I fell it is a disservice to a potential student to be mislead into thinking that they will definitely gain employment after they graduate from a specific hight institution of learning. I think some institutions walk the line in implying such messages in their advertising. I also think that the recruitment process should uphold the professional integrity of the institution by answering question for protential and current students as honestly as possible. In other words, give then enough information for them to make an informed decision, as to enter, or to remain at your institution. You can show pride and enthusiasm about your institution without misrepresenting it.  

It was very interesting to me to find out what "FERPA" meant and what it consisted of.  Again, being that I am an instructor, and do not or have not had the opportunity to be educated with all of the pertinent knowledge of student rights, etc., as well as the rights of a spouse or parent of a student.  I can say that I have truly learned a lot in this area of the education environment.

I think it is important to maintain the concept of transparency in business & within your professional role. Some would say that outcomes would not be as good, but I disagree. I think Concorde does right to be clear about the opportunities they provide students. Doing the right thing creates quality and trust amongst individuals & teams, both within the organization & the students who come to our organization looking for us to assist in providing quality health education.