Stephanie Ayers MSN RN

I very much like the 12 common ethical conduct statements expected for the postsecondary education industry. 

Ethics
 common ethical conduct expected to ensure respect for the postsecondary education industry.
1. Qualified Staff and Faculty - Schools should ensure that individuals in any position within the institution are qualified to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
2. Knowledgeable - Staff should be adequately trained to share information about the school with prospective students and others as needed.
3. Good Moral Character - Schools should ensure that all employees maintain good moral character and have not demonstrated prior acts of improper behavior relating… >>>

I was not aware of Recovery of Funds. 

I'm glad to know that students may have recourse if they are attending a school that loses their accreditation.  I have been aware of some programs that have lost their accreditation and felt so bad for the students who have lost time and money. 

Recovery Funds
Some states have implemented tuition recovery funds to protect students from colleges which close or have other problems which adversely impact students. Basically, these are similar to an insurance policy in that an assessment is paid into the fund (like an insurance premium) and claims may… >>>

Schools should require background checks if the intended occupations for graduates require background checks to filter applicants.

I learned about the CAM-SPAM Act.  I did not know institutions fell under this Act and that the penalty for non-compliance was $42, 530 per offence.  

I found it interesting that Title II of the ADA applies to State and local governments and Title III applies to private agencies.

All are required to provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities on licensure and certification testing, and in evaluation of their credentials (that is, whether or not they meet the technical standards of the profession).  

This is very important in the profession of nursing. 

The process of accommodation/modification is about making sure that they have a chance to try what others have the chance to try if it is appropriate for them to do so.   It is not about having a 'fair' or 'unfair' advantage. 

There are a wide variety of disabilities.  Those with disabilities also have a wide variety of abilities.  Once we are notified by the student and presented with the appropriate accommodations letter from the student we should be able to help guide the student so that they have an excellent learning experience.  Having regular 'check-ins' with these students could mean the difference between success and failure for them. 

I learned that ADA and 504 allow for students to have access to programs and that accommodations are not meant to give a student a 'leg up' but to even the playing field.