Get Your Students Hired
Shanika,
They may be coming into the program to have better means to deal with their issues. Problems and issues are obstacles but do not mean that the student is not capable of success.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Marisela,
Or the assessment could identify what services might help those students in need to succeed.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Dawn,
Sounds like you know what you need to learn and that the school has programs and services in place to help students succeed.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Elizabeth,
How is the testing weak and what has changed in the grading policy? While executives at the school are the final decision makers there should be avenues for discussion about major changes such as these. That is where effective change should start.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Vivian,
There should be a student handbook or student website that contains all this information. If not, there needs to be one and it should be introduced to the student at orientation.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Dayton,
Making students aware of how past actions or behaviors may be an obstacle to future success is where the screening helps.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Yes I feel like the admissions process can be improved to increase student retention. First, I would like to say that our admissions team is fantastic, but like anything, there is room for improvement. I feel like if a prospect students background is looked at a little more we can have better retention. Some students are pregnant or having domestic problems and we are unaware until they are in the program and they drop due to these issues.
I think that admissions does a wonderful job at directing students towards the right career training program. I think that a stricter admission assessment is needed in certain programs to ensure that the students that are accepted will be successful
I am unsure about our full admissions process. This is something I will need to get further education on.
When students enter my core classes, they do seem to have a good understanding of the program, job opportunities and be a good fit. Those students who took advantage of support services or needed additional assistance have been identified in their gen ed classes and we strive to continue these to promote success.
I completely agree with you. It always amazes me when students apply to a program and know absolutely nothing about it. It saddends me to see students enrolled simply because they can pay. If admissions processes are not improved we'll never improve the reputation of for profit schools.
I am not really familiar with our admissions process, i.e. checklists. I do know that our pre admission testing is weak and we have lowered our grade for passing course-both of which concern me. How can we effectively bring about change?
Our admissions process is very informative to the student. Our student orientation events are quite welcoming. We especially have a good practice when it comes to introducing the students to the school and to the different programs that the school offers. I feel that the admissions processes could be improved by ensuring that all students get a student directory (a cheat sheet) that indicates what individuals would be most beneficial in helping them with their issue. After orientation, the students tend to forget where to get the information they need. It is also important for the instructor to understand all of the programs set forth by the individual school.
I believe our admissions process is good at informing the potential student of the coursework and job possibilities upon graduation. It is important to screen for individuals who will be disqualified from employment even if they complete the degree and our process makes an honest attempt to do that.
I agree. I feel it is important to make a connection with students and build a lasting relationship.
Juliana,
Program fit or setting up the appropriate expectations sets up students for better success from the outset.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
I absolutely think that the admissions process at my college could be improved. Many times they are "number focused" versus helping the student make the right choice in program.
I like the idea proposed in RT103 that suggests in depth self assessment questionnaires.
Our current admission process has been refined.Our admin team has to record all conversation between athemselves and a prospective student.I believe this could benefit the admin rep as well as the student. I have had students come to me with promises made by a rep. The admin rep would inform this is not true, the students has misconstued their words. The recording in my option not only protects the student, but also protects the admin staff.
Alina,
Sitting in class might be helpful but is an effort that needs to be organized. Instructors need to be comfortable with this. Visiting the earlier courses in a program might be better than attending a course that is later in the program.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.