Enrollment and enrollment agreement as we are always striving to assist students in reaching their career goals. Another common word is accredidation as we understand how important it is to provide proper information to our students so we may maintain our accredidation and continue helping our students. Advertising is also another common term we utilize as many of our students find us through our advertising.
Some of the terms and definitions commonly used during the admission process at my institution include but not limited to:
Enrollment Agreement-contract forms the terms of enrollment process and important policies of the institution requiring a wet signature.
Graduation Team-which details the support to be given to the student from the initial enrollment phase to graduation. Outline of their academic and finance counselor and their specific roles towards helping the student continue their academic success.
Enrollment Advisor-initial contact person to begin the student engagement into the institution
Discovery-optional questionaire to identify opportunities and discussion of current and future changes.
This is a great idea. It will save time, money and trees. Keep me posted if this becomes available.
As a Campus Director, I always tell my staff the School's catalog is like their "bible". They should always refer to the catalog when in doubt of how to handle certain issues, then refer to me for guidance. The Admissions Representative has a Resource Notebook and the staff here ensures he has all current documents driven by Administration.
I also agree a virtual resource notebook is a great idea. It can even be a website or at least a folder dropbox or similar cloud storage...
very important to have a policy manual to add information in the catalog
I have placed all the manuals from my institution so that I may offer a better service for students.
We use the more common terms on a daily basis at our institution such as Accreditation: Accrediting agencies provide volunteer membership for institutions and act as "gatekeepers" for federal funding program participation if they are recognised by the US DOE. Clasified as national, regional or programatic.
We mention it in the interview as well as on the tour.
We also discuss our programs or prescribed group of courses to attain mastery of a body of knowledge or set of skills leading to a diploma, certificate or degree, during our interviews.
Reguations or rules that the instituion must live by to retain licensure are discussed often and the term is used widely as well as term Enrollment.
Enrollment is used frequently which is the registering of a studnet to take programs or courses at our institution when such registration obligates the student to pay tuition to the institution and the institution to provide instruction to the student.
I have updated my book with any necessary information about required and related certifacations pertaining to the programs that we have to offer.
student must be 18, or have sign permission from a parent or guardian, must have high school or original transcript, must have pre-requisite,
Being in admissions for almost 2 years now, it has been ideal to keep up with and add to my resource book. Alot actually changes and its best to keep all tips and strageties provided from then to now. Sometimes one must go back to the basics for better results.
Tessa,
Advertising is highly regulated in Florida. The commission reviews all advertising and marketing materials to make sure that it is not misleading to the students.
Patty Aronoff
Sandra,
Many students confuse the term accreditation with licensing. Accreditation is achieved by a voluntary application to an accrediting body recognized by the US DOE.
Patty Aronoff
Amy,
The graduation team is a great idea! It gives the students plenty of opportunity to prepare for life after school.
Patty Aronoff
Dayna,
Excellent post! You have provided full explanations of the terms. This is a practice we need to continue in the admissions office with our students.
Patty Aronoff
Eunice,
All students must meet the published admission requirements as stated in the catalog.
Patty Aronoff
Lorrine,
The notebook is a valuable resource for every admissions office. It provides you the information you need when you need it.
Patty Aronoff
Tessa,
Quickly becomes your best friend. The Resource notebook is your assistant in all things admissions.
Patty Aronoff
Mercy,
Thank you for your kind words. Continuing your education in admissions policies and procedures is a great way to start your career. Good luck in all your endeavors.
Patty Aronoff
Rosanna,
The best rule is if you don't know, find out. The resource notebook will provide you the information you need.
Patty Aronoff
