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When giving an opinion about your school, be very careful not to exaggerate, as any comment made must be supported with facts.
That we should not exaggerate when it comes to our school but we must be straightforward and factual!
In this module I learned about the importance of representation and always sticking to the facts. You should never overexagerate the truth and always tell the students the latest accurate information.
Misrepresentation is frightening. As an adjunct professor contracted to work part-time hours, I am not always deeply intertwinde in my College. I would never want to accidently misrepresent anything, and need to be diligent about keep up on current policies and procedures.
our conversation should be direct and not exagerated and if we dont have the answers lead them to the proper source to answer the questions they may have
I learned how superlaitves may give the wrong impression and can even be considered a misrepresentation. Avoiding the use of superlatives and using only facts is a better choice.
The stakes are high when it comes to misrepresentation - it doesn't matter if it was unintentional or a mistake. It has real consequences to the institution and your position.
When engaging new and current students you should always state facts and not just what you want.
The affirmative vs superlative chat is a great resource for all associates to have on hand for reference.
Use of documented data, accurate facts supported by numbers, and absence of superlatives are basic concepts in avoiding misrepreresntations.
“Misrepresentation,” is any false, erroneous, or misleading statements ... Factual information is to be presented to prospective students and families regarding educational programs, financial aid, and the employability of its graduates.
I have learned that it is extremely easy to give misrepresentation. You have to be percise and avoid superlatives. This is something that requires a lot of knowledge and to really think about what you're saying.
Superlatives are hard to resist when you have a long tenure with a school in which you believe. I've had to bit emy tongue many times, even though I often feel that I can prove my superlatives. Nevertheless, it is easy to be over enthused.
Do not use superlatives because they are not factual information but express you opinion. Representations need to be verbal or written abd cannot deceive or confuse a student.
It is important to make affirmative statements and to avoid making superlative statements.
Misrepresentations are common. Though students all learn differently, students (from what I have experieneced) have a mind set that hands on learning guarantees a job vs. traditional school setting.