Dr. Susan Schulz

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Great Glenn, There are so many ways to be involved in the community no matter what programs offered by your school. There's lots of creativity when you are a culinary school. Food does get people's attention. But there are many ways any school can be creative and attention getting. We think Alumni Associations are great for career schools. Grads are perfect for recommending their friends and family to your school. And grads can offer lots of support and ideas. Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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When Do Placement Services Start?

Hi Ivonne, Good points. Our point is that the training can start right away. However, the interviews are definitely to be held when the student is much closer to graduation. There are several reasons to offer placement training from the start. One is there is a lot to learn. It takes time to build confidence. Students should have placement on their mind all the time. The reason for going to school is to get a job and students need constant reminders. We totally agree that students need a lot of training before going out for even a mock interview. Thanks,… >>>

Dr. Susan Schulz

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The Impact of Placement Services

Very good points Ivonne. Yes, the Placement Department has the ability to generate a lot of great statistics that impact on the entire school. By doing the job right, placement department staff can be collecting important data as they work with employers and in the community and track graduate success on the job. And yes, this information is critical for admissions reps. It is important for Placement Services to provide admissions with documented results. Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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When Do Placement Services Start?

Yes Glenn - with a high placement rate you are doing great. A real model. Tell us about your employer relations and general relationships with the workplace community. If you enhance those relationships you might get 100% placement plus new enrollments from happy employers who want to send their staff for training. Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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The Strategic Plan

Hi Judith, Real words of wisdom. Wouldn't it be interesting if you could demonstrate that a successful and comprehensive placement department is an ideal way to increase enrollments? Placement success can be part of the admissions reps' presentations. Knowing that they will likely get jobs, students will have more motivation to stay in school. And having great placement training and great relationships with employers is a way to ensure high placement rates. And more students from the employers! Thanks Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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When Do Placement Services Start?

Sounds like an effective plan, Glenn. New students see you around on a casual basis that they start feeling comfortable talking with you? Have you considered formalizing your offerings to ensure every student goes through ever "placement lesson" so they have all skills needed to be successful and build confidence? What do you offer those who seem to need more assistance? Ever thought of offering everyone the same skills? Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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Brainstorming...

Thanks Judith. Lots of good information. Just wondering what would happen if faculty meetings were held once a month and not quarterly. And what if the staff and faculty held some joint meetings. Might be even more ideas. And certainly needed information exchanged. Each group would learn what the other does and the importance of their roles. As to how to pay faculty. That's a dilemma for most schools that pay their faculty on an hourly basis. We suggest that faculty be paid for all their time. They will be better in front of the classroom if they attend meetings… >>>

Dr. Susan Schulz

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When Do Placement Services Start?

Very good, Loretta. We feel placement should start with marketing and admissions. The goal of getting a job and seeking support by the placement department should be on students' minds throughout their experience at the school. Job placement takes learning skills and building confidence. It takes many ways to approach it. Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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The Impact of Placement Services

Hi Glenn Great that you offer placement seminars. Are students required to attend? We find that requiring attendance does work. Your management class sounds great. We like the idea of the different interviewers. And having actual employers hold mock interviews too. Sounds like you are giving students the tools. Now have to focus on giving them the confidence. That's always a challenge. Thanks, Susan

Dr. Susan Schulz

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The Impact of Placement Services

Hi Glenn, Interesting about the role of instructors. If they are student centered then they will know that talking about employment, workplace ethics and activities, and reaching out to students to encourage thinking about the job is essential. Good idea to encourage them to participate and belong to professional associations. Since many instructors are hourly perhaps there can be some bonuses for their extra time. Great that you have developed relationships with employers. Remember there are prospective employers out there too. Thanks for your input, Susan