Guiding principles on ethics

St. Norbert College

Code of conduct

This code of conduct applies to all employees or those working on behalf of the Office of Admissions at St. Norbert College including those employed in the Enrollment Management and Communication and Academic Affairs divisions actively working in the recruitment of potential students. St. Norbert College, as a member of the National Association of Admissions Counselors, adheres to all recommendations in the Guide to Ethical Practices in College Admissions and supports the continued efforts of the organization to protect the wellbeing of students in the college admissions process.

St. Norbert College:

Will provide college admissions counseling that is in the best interest of the student and their academic goals.
Ensure adequate training is provided to those employees recruiting students at St. Norbert College to best represent the college and communicate the necessary information accurately and consistently to potential students and families.
Educate students and families on their ethical responsibilities in the college admissions process where applicable.
Will not participate in high pressure sales tactics in order to secure enrollments from any student including veterans as defined by the Department of Defense or those students eligible for Title IV funding.
Not pay employees by commissions, bonuses or other incentive payments, based on the number of students referred, recruited, admitted or enrolled. These policies apply to all students eligible for Title IV funding as well as those identified as veterans by the Department of Defense.