Agent definition
The following rule clearly states that licensed agents cannot be referred to as counselors. Are there any rules (or should there be) that preclude full-time, on-campus admissions staff members from having the title Admissions Counselors?
6E-2.010 (13) All licensed agents representing an institution shall be called agent, admissions representative, sales representative, or field
representative. The terms counselor or advisor, or modifications thereof, shall not be used by agents.
Thanks!
This was an interesting point to me, in that I did not realize that the name or title that we use can limit our activity... or give guidelines to our work assissments. We learn new things all the time! Thanks.
The term agent is used in many states. the company I work for has multiple locations in multiple states and when I worked in the midwest that state required all on-site representatives to be licensed agents. They did not leave the building to recruit; however, that was a requirement. Interestingly enough, we only had to attest to their training (that our in-house training was adequate to meeting state regulatory guidelines).
Dian,
The term counselor infers a different role. Check with your program specialist for the definitive answer.
Paul,
States regulate differently. This is why we focus on our particular state and the definitions that are outlined in statute and rule. It can get very confusing when dealing with multiple states.
I am struggling understanding the definition of an agent vs admissions representative- can you perhaps provide a definition or example in less technical/legal terms?
Christy,
Basically, the agent conducts enrollment activities outside the realm of the school. An admissions rep conducts business inside the school.
It is important not to reffer to yourself as a counselor, even if you have a degree in Social Work or Pschologhy.
Hiram,
That is correct. CIE does not approve the use of the term counselor for admissions practices.
Patty Aronoff
