I just plan to keep in open communication with all departments. We have regular managers meetings to ensure we are all on the same page
Jaida,
Good communication is very important. Keep the links strong.
At our institution, communication with other departments and with my own department is key. By speaking to employees in other areas, we are able to stay current on any chnges that may be taking place. These changes are then discussed at the staff meeting with the people in my department. If there are any questions, we are able to present these to the original department for clarification.
Victoria,
Good communication is critical as well as active listening. We need to fully communication in order to understand.
I agree. Current and past students have educated me on the what "really" goes on.
I will continue to compile updates to our programs, marketing materials, and guidelines in a binder. This allows me to keep up-to-date and reinforce my knowledge of the information I currently have in place.
It is imperative to have ongoing training classes for any changes that may come up.
Being the recruiter, I am usually the first contact with the student and they come to my office with not only issues they are having, but accomplishments also. I have learned a great deal from both.
Debbie,
That is what makes your job so exciting!
Felicia,
We must be always learning. We can never have learned it all.
Anissa,
You have a great plan. As you update, refresh your memory and review.
Just recently starting in the world of postsecondary education I have been collecting all sorts of various information. In order to be successful and keep up-to-date information I have created a plan of attack. I will be openly and frequently communicating to my immediate admissions director and the head director of recruitment, as well as with my team members. I would like to keep a log of frequently asked questions from students to have on hand and ask for students imputs to find out what works best for them. I think even recent grads can offer valuable information to new students about how their expections were met and give insider tips to help succeed. Can you provide me with some additonal tips on how to stay current?
Emily,
You have an excellent plan! Try involving education staff and the career services team to further your knowledge.
The best plan is to read any emails and correspondence with school officials, deans, directors and supervisors. Program chairs also provide training on any changes to programs and class structure. The best way to stay informed is to be resourceful.
Communicating,communicating and continuously communicating by conducting weekly, monthly and quarterly meeting with all staff and delegating who will update materials such as curriculum, catalogs, flyers, etc.
Thatcher,
Communication is key, especially from both sides!
Debra,
And the resources are changing. Keep up the good work and keep discovery going.
Continuous workplace training, personal research and accessing resources like the school catalog and share-sites can help keep up-to-date with changes made. Our resource books, job-related manuals, and our managers can be accessed for input on changes and how they impact our role. It is important to understand accurately how changes impact our role since the best effort is a continuous effort! Changes is the constant in our industry. So our efforts to stay informed must be tireless.
I am in total agreement, the student will always go to Admissions before going to the Instructor or Director.
Josue,
Postsecondary education is part of our everyday lives. It is important to keep up with the news, trends in education and regulations.
Patty Aronoff
