What Makes a Great Online Enrollment Counselor?
A resource allocation discrepancy still exists when comparing enrollment management processes for programs offered on campus and those offered online. Successful institutions, however, are quick to recognize that implementing proper follow-up processes at all stages of the enrollment process and recruiting talented and skilled enrollment counselors can dramatically increase the number of newly enrolled students—more so since the online student’s profile differs substantially from that of a traditional student.
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Why Some Succeed While Others Fail
It should come as no surprise that many variables play a crucial part in the ultimate success or failure of a college program. Part of the long-term success of an online educational program is based on the school’s perceived reputation which can greatly impact the number of potential applicants, program’s marketability and success of its graduates. The strength of the school’s brand often holds the key to its ultimate success or failure.
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A Much Needed Exercise
It sometimes goes unnoticed and often discounted, but the term-preparation process has its merits in the final phase of online course development and delivery before a new term begins. Referred to as the Term-Prep Report, or TPR, this process extensively verifies an online course’s functionality, sections and settings before instructors receive access to course content. A complete TPR typically moves the course to the next stage, when the instructor can begin to review the content.
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Driving Progress in the Appalachian Region
There have been many exciting changes at Midway College in the last few months – changes that pose to drive the expansion of the school’s mission and the advancement of its academic offerings on campus and online. The design of new projects draws inspiration from the educational and professional needs of the region and society at large.
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First Online Graduate at Anderson University
In December 2009, Sheila Day successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Anderson University. She became the university’s first online graduate who had never set foot on campus.
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