It is very important to understand your scope when communicating what you can and cannot offer a prospective student. Misinformation has it's consequences. If you do not know the answer to a question, do not guess. Refer the student to the appropriate person, or find out the answer, and get back to the student.
It is important for colleges and universities to be upfront and honest with information for prospective students. Lying, misleading and making promises that are not possible puts the employee and college at risk.
Institutions may not deceive prospective students. Institutions may not promise additional certifications, exams, jobs, etc. Limitations on prospective student conversations, etc. must be upheld.
Students who have attended other institutions are able to transfer credits to the current one. However, most institutions require that you have a certain number of credits from the one a student is graduating from.
I know that all our institutions should own up to giving out ture and pertienent information to the students. Students should not be promised or mislead on information regarding their future careers. We can encourage the student to finish their studies and encourage them to pursue their education, but not promise them a job. We must make sure that a student understands every piece of paperwork involed and the seriousness of signing and making a commiment. Providing complete and accurate informantion should be given which will allow a student to make a right decision for their future career.
Doris Owens
