4.1.6 Ethical Recruitment of Students
Ethical Recruitment of Students
Sandhills Community College (SCC) is dedicated to safeguarding the best interests of all students. SCC strives to be an institution of high integrity and is committed to ensuring that recruitment and enrollment activities conducted at the college promote such an environment.
SCC ensures compliance with Program Integrity Rules consistent with federal regulations (34 C.F.R. 668.71-668.75 and 668.14) and the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding restrictions on misrepresentation, recruitment, and payment of incentive compensation.
Regulation 34 C.F.R 668.14 prohibits the use of commission, bonus, or any other form of incentive pay to secure enrollments or award financial aid.
Regulation 34 C.F.R. 668.71-668.75 establishes the prohibition of substantial misrepresentation by participating schools in the Title IV program. SCC is committed to upholding the highest standards and will not engage in any behavior that can be deemed as misrepresentation.
Furthermore, SCC complies with the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding (DoD MOU), adhering to the following regulations:
- Prohibition of inducements: We strictly prohibit offering any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, transportation, lodging, meals, or any other item of significant monetary value to individuals or entities, including third-party lead generators or marketing firms, except for salaries paid to employees or fees paid to contractors in accordance with applicable laws. This prohibition aims to ensure that enrollments of service members or access to Tuition Assistance (TA) funds are not secured through improper means. However, educational institution-sponsored scholarships or grants and tuition reductions available to military students are permissible.
- Prohibition of incentive payments: No employee shall receive a bonus, incentive, or commission from the College or other third-party that is based directly or indirectly on securing either the enrollment of a Service Member or the federal financial aid for any student or potential student.
- Prohibition of high-pressure recruitment tactics: We do not employ high-pressure recruitment tactics, such as making multiple unsolicited contacts (three or more) via phone, email, or in-person, and engaging in same-day recruitment and registration solely for the purpose of securing enrollments of service members. We are committed to ensuring that recruitment processes are conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
Sandhills Community College remains steadfast in our commitment to upholding these regulations and providing a trustworthy and ethical educational environment for all students, including our military and veteran students.