Sarah Campbell

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It's a relief to read the general position of this course and pertinent regulations on integrity. In essence, as admissions staff we are dealing with the future of any prospective student. This should be handled with care. The consequences of failure to do so are dire for the student, and for the institution. These measures are necessary, it can help to filter out the less scrupulous individuals that may be present.

Sarah Campbell

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Statutes and paperwork

Agreed! It's good to know that our practices are meant to be in keeping with that. After all, some of us may be on the consumer end at some point or another.

Sarah Campbell

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Statutes and paperwork

I think that having legislation that focuses on fair practices is best. I think it provides a framework for institutions to operate ethically. It also deters from any ambiguity. My interpretation lends to an idea that is focused primarily on transparency between admissions and prospective students.

Sarah Campbell

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Admissions Support Staff

I work in the administrative office of our institution. In the past we did not have direct dealings with prospective students in great detail. Our modus operandi was to defer to the admissions department. As things have changed we find our roles expanding to assist admissions with these prospects. I find that training programs such as this allow me to feel that I'm adequately informed. Having a list of the terms is also most helpful, it eliminates any sort of lingering confusion with regard to the processes and laws governing our department as well as admissions itself. Is (are) there… >>>

Sarah Campbell

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Board approval and accreditation

This is exactly what I was thinking. I often viewed accreditation as a way to distinguish yourself in a pool of viable candidates. Thanks, Alicia!

Sarah Campbell

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Board approval and accreditation

Noting that accreditation is an optional process for schools, what implications might it have for students and graduates if a school chooses not to pursue accreditation? I am under the impression that prospective students are being told to look carefully at the accreditation of an institution. I've also heard personal accounts that seem to indicate a lack of accreditation prevented them from finding gainful employment/moving forward. Any thoughts?

Sarah Campbell

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Student services

As part of my own experience as a student, I found my spirits bolstered by the presence of a very strong student services departments. A question for more seasoned agents: Outside of the realm of different activities (like holiday sales and student appreciation) is there any one example of how student services has affected your students?

Sarah Campbell

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Application Fee/Student fee Question

Perhaps, I may have misunderstood, but, there is a nominal state fee associated with each student, correct? If that is so, is it included in the separate application fee that an institution mandates? Does this perhaps depend on the institution's discretion?

Sarah Campbell

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Paperwork

With regard to organization, what has been the most efficient way to keep a applicant/potential student's paperwork in check? I have noted that some keep organization via folders and such, but, all the same suggestions?

Sarah Campbell

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Rule 3332-1-17.2 - Question

With regard to the following: "(5) Refrain from attempting to influence a student to withdraw from a school that the student is presently attending. and (6)Refrain from encouraging a prospective student to change plans after signing an enrollment application and paying the registration free to another school." So long as the agents aren't actively seeking and initiating contact with prospective students that fall under that criteria, one wouldn't be in violation of the ethical code of conduct? Additionally, with regard to the practice of following up with potential students, after initial contact has passed... would that fall under violation if… >>>