Shomari Newlin Slade

One thing I learned is that transfer of credits involves two key responsibilities: knowing your institution’s policies on what credits can be accepted and ensuring full disclosure to students about how their credits may transfer both into and from your institution. This includes understanding GPA requirements, accreditation status of previous institutions, limits on credit transfer, and any life experience credits, as well as highlighting disclaimers and articulation agreements so students can make informed decisions about their educational path.

I discovered that in order to ensure that students are fully aware of the requirements for admission, program-specific requirements, and any licensing or certification obligations necessary for their career goals, admissions requirements must be spelled out in detail in all official student documents, including the catalog and enrollment agreement, and must adhere to Florida's Fair Consumer Practices Statutes and Rules.By closely examining all admissions paperwork, comparing the specified requirements with the Statutes and Rules, and making sure that the catalog, enrollment agreements, and other materials are consistent, I want to enforce this. To ensure that students are completely aware of… >>>

I discovered that, in accordance with Florida law, all admissions staff members must complete this training in order to guarantee accurate, fair, and compliance communication with potential students. This was different for me because in other states admissions training was not a formal requirement, so learning that Florida mandates approved training for all admissions staff was a great and surprising insight.