The Office of the Registrar (i.e., the registrar) serves the entire school community by providing timely and efficient registration and records maintenance services in relation to and in support of all instructional programs.  This support involves the management and administration of a wide range of record-keeping services for both currently and previously enrolled students and fosters a close working relationship between the registrar, the faculty, and the staff of the institution.  

The overall objective for this course is the professional development and ongoing training for registrars in higher education.  The course outlines the basic activities typical of the registrar (and possibly some admissions personnel) at any postsecondary institution, reviews commonly accepted standards and practices in higher education, and serves as a springboard for professional development by introducing resources for further study.  A foundation is provided for understanding what a registrar does, how, why, and particularly within the more specific context of an online institution.

The cost for DETC members is $50.00 and for non-members it is $99.00. 

Course Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1.  Identify the basic duties and responsibilities of a registrar;

2.  Relate which functions tend to vary depending on the nature of the educational institution;

3.  Evaluate your responsibilities in relation to the mission of your school, standards of accreditation, and accepted practices;

4.  Recommend policies and procedures for carrying out your responsibilities in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, and other regulatory organizations.

5.  Identify areas for continuing personal professional development and training and plan to share your knowledge with others.