As discussed in the training, ethical issues are to be respected throughout an institution. While standards may be differed in each institution, but relying on ethical values to ensure respect in an institution can prevent violations or conflicts to happen.
While direct incentive compensation for admissions staff is prohibited, admissions staff can still be fairly compensated for skills and traits that will likely result in high enrollments. This incentivizes hard work and professional development and prevents predatory practices.
The Dear Colleague letter was something I was unaware of. I understood incentives, but seeing all of the details at once clearly listed is helpful for employees.
It is important to maintain the integrity of the institution. Ethics standards are important and should be met at all times.
Informative details regarding State licensure/ Registration how certain states and regulatory bodies have established guidelines for specific employees within an institution to complete at least a minimum amount of training and professional development, typically on annual basis.
Questions of ethical behaviors is bases on having a foundation of doing the right thing even if no one is looking.
Students will test the institutions values system for cracks in the system.
However, once the institution has demonstrate practices of good moral characters, students will follow the practices of doing the right things, despite what is the norms.
Good information on state licensure standards/practices, professional development, training and ethical standards.
The fiduciary responsibilities that we all share as educational institution staff begins with being knowledgeable of the standards, practices, regulatory guidelines, etc. High integrity and high ethical practices in student communications and inner-actions is very reliant on you being well informed as a campus resource.
Compliance and regulatory standards and practices are a definite MUST.
It is great to have separation of roles and responsibilities to ensure compliance and ethical practices.
I didn't know that in Arizona, that if there was an exemption color code, in which if its blue, it means the authority of the exemption was given by the legislature, and if it was green, it means that the authority was determined by the court order.
Great refresher piece! Regulatory guidelines, ethics, and compliance communication is key to not only to ensure integrity, but it insures consistency across accredited organizations.
It's important to follow the principles of ethics and maintain integrity. Informing the student with facts only.
It is important to know what is appropriate language and conversations for Admissions to have with prospective students that are applying for financial aid assistance at the institution of their employment.
I agree with Ms. Smith that employees must foster an ethical, honest and positive work culture. It is also important to institute checks and balances to protect the consumer.
I intend to apply and follow the ethical standards as well as maintaining honesty and truth with students because that is incredibly important and will go a long way.
When communicating with students it is always best to err on the side of caution so as to always be transparent and honest. When in doubt communicate with school administration.
Very informative section, establishing proper checks and balances helps to eliminate misconduct. It is important to state the facts when speaking with students.
Checks and balances as well as ethical decision making are extremely important to the operation of any institution
It is critical to have a system in place of checks-and-balances, whereby there is separation of duties and departments, i.e., Admissions does not do testing, Financial Aid does not do Admissions and vice-versa. This is also operating with integrity and quality control.
