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1 6905 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266 2
6905 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266 2 POLICIES & PROCEDURES Revised 9.4.2014 3 1 POLICIES & PROCEDURES Table of Contents Page # Contents Table of Contents 01 Cover Page 02 Table of Contents 03 Table of Contents 04 Table of Contents 05 Mission Statement 06 Program Options 07 Tuition Chart 08 Tuition Payment Options 09 Tuition Payment Options 10 Upcoming Start Dates and Holidays 11 Upcoming Holidays 12 Academic Completion Information 13 Academic Completion Information 14 Academic Completion Information 15 Academic Completion Information 16 Grading Scale & Diploma Requirements 17 Admission Policy and Procedure 18 Transfer Students 19 Non-Discrimination Policy 20 Career Placement 21 Scholarships 22 Scholarships 23 Additional Hours Charges 24 Refunds 25 Refunds 26 Exceptions to Refund Policy 27 Permanent School Closure Policy 28 Physical Demands of the Industry & Cognitive Enrollment Information 29 Student Discounts and Incentives Policy 30 Students with Disabilities Policy 31 Students with Disabilities Policy 2 Page # Contents 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Satisfactory Progress Satisfactory Progress Satisfactory Progress Student Records and Family Educational Rights to Privacy Student Advising Facilities and Equipment Facilities and Equipment Student Kits and Payment of Student Kits Attendance Make-up Hours Make-up Work Tardy, Late Arrivals and Early Releases Model Policy Temporary Institute Closing Leave of Absence Re-entry Professional Standards and Dress Code Professional Standards and Dress Code Recycling Policy Transcripts Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Emergency Procedures Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Sexual Discrimination & Sex Offense Grievance Sexual Discrimination & Sex Offense Grievance Sexual Discrimination & Sex Offense Grievance Violation Statement Grievance Policy Substitute Instructor Policy Advisory Committee Policy State Examining and Licensing Requirements State Examining and Licensing Requirements Locker/Workstation Policy Instructor Continuing Education Policy Staff Evaluation Policy Non-recruit Policy 3 Page # 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Contents Visitor’s Use of Facility Policy Financial Aid Packaging Return to Title IV (R2T4) Verification Entrance and Exit Counseling Professional Judgment Record Retention Requirements Vaccination Policy Peer to Peer File Sharing Action Plan Check Policy Collections Policy Default Management & Prevention Plan for Federal Direct Student Loans Faculty & Administration 4 MISSION STATEMENT4 The Aveda Institute Des Moines is dedicated to providing students with a quality learning environment, which will prepare students to obtain their license after graduation and to obtain a career post-graduation in Cosmetology, Esthiology, Massage Therapy, or other business and management related fields such as retailing and management. The mission is achieved based on, but not limited to, the following criteria: Creating an environment of trust and respect. A commitment to teamwork. Promoting personal and professional development. Inspiring the continuous quest for knowledge and growth. Enabling students to provide services that exceed our clients’ expectations. Revised: 6/1/2010 5 PROGRAM OPTIONS6 Cosmetology: Explore the latest styles and techniques in hair cutting, coloring, styling, skin care, nail care and makeup, as you express your creativity. Upon graduation, the student will receive a diploma in Cosmetology and will have the skills needed to find employment in a salon, spa or freelance business, management, or retailing position. 12 Esthiology: Learn specialized techniques to purify balance and renew the skin, while using pure flower and plant essences. Explore facial and body treatments, hair removal and makeup. Upon graduation, the student will receive a diploma in Esthiology and will have the skills needed to find employment in a spa, freelance business, management, retail or medical setting. 12 Massage Therapy: Explore balance and well-being. Learn the fundamentals of Swedish massage, anatomy, physiology, reflexology and state safety requirements. Upon graduation, the student will receive a diploma in massage therapy and will have the skills needed to find employment in a spa, health club, or chiropractic clinic. 12 Your training will encompass three types of learning: Theoretical Knowledge, the foundation of your education. Practical Experience, the application of your knowledge. Professional business-building skills, vital for your success. Each phase of your education will emphasize a different combination of learning approaches. Revised: 6/1/2010 6 TUITION CHART COSMETOLOGY ESTHIOLOGY $21,000.00 TUITION $8,000.00 TUITION $1,900.00 KIT FEE *$2,200.00 KIT FEE $100.00 REGISTRATION FEE $100.00 REGISTRATION FEE $100.00 $100.00 APPLICATION FEE APPLICATION FEE $10,100.00 TOTAL INVESTMENT *$23,400.00 TOTAL INVESTMENT MASSAGE THERAPY $10,000.00 TUITION $1,500.00 KIT FEE $100.00 REGISTRATION FEE $100.00 APPLICATION FEE $11,700.00 TOTAL INVESTMENT *Effective January 1st, 2015, the Cosmetology kit fee will increase to $2,400.00. Total investment will be $23,600.00. The application fee is due at the time the student submits his/her admissions documents. Note: The application fee of $100.00 is non-refundable. The $100.00 registration fee is due at the time the student signs his/her enrollment agreement. The registration fee is refundable should a student cancel his/her enrollment within three (3) business days after signing the enrollment agreement. Revised 9/2/14 7 TUITION PAYMENT OPTIONS Full Tuition Payment Quarterly Payment Plan Monthly Payment Plan Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan* Federal Student Aid COSMETOLOGY Student makes one (1) tuition payment in the amount of $21,000.00. Student makes four (4) interest-free tuition payments in the amount of $5,250.00. Student makes seventeen (17) interest-free tuition payments in the amount of $1,235.30 (3 day/week). Student makes thirteen(13) interest-free tuition payments in the amount of $1616.00 (5 day/week). See loan conditions. Available to those who qualify. Apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov/. School code: 042033. ESTHIOLOGY Full Tuition Payment Student makes one (1) tuition payment in the amount of $8,000.00. Monthly Payment Plan Student makes five (5) interest-free tuition payments in the amount of $1,600.00. Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan* See loan conditions. Federal Student Aid Available to those who qualify. Apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov/. School code: 042033. MASSAGE THERAPY Full Tuition Payment Student makes one (1) tuition payment in the amount of $10,000.00. Monthly Payment Plan Student makes six (6) interest-free tuition payments in the amount of $1,667.00. Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan* See loan conditions. Available to those who qualify. An investment in your AVEDA Institute Des Moines education is an investment in your future. The AVEDA Institute Des Moines offers financing options to all those who qualify. 8 Federal Student Aid Title IV Federal Financial Aid is Available to those who qualify. Apply online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov/. School code: 042033. Sallie Mae Career Training Smart Option Student Loan The online application process can be completed by visiting www.salliemae.com, or by scheduling an appointment with the AVEDA Institute Des Moines’ Office of Financial Aid. Contact Financial Aid Office at 515.309.8807. SALLIE MAE* AVAILABLE FINANCING Student may finance his/her program tuition and kit fee. LIVING EXPENSES Student may finance up to the Cost of Attendance to help cover cost of living. INTEREST RATES Competitive variable interest rates. IN-SCHOOL PAYMENTS Flexible repayment options during the inschool & separation period; 1. REPAYMENT TERMS COSIGNING Interest-only repayment OR 2. $25.00 fixed monthly payments Repayment terms from 5-14 years. Majority of applications require creditworthy cosigner. Cosigner release program available *Please note that the Aveda Institute Des Moines does not participate in a Preferred Lender Arrangement and a student may use any lender of their choice who will approve a personal loan. Revised 8/12/14 9 UPCOMING START DATES Cosmetology 2014-2015 Start Dates End Dates 5 day September 30, 2014 November 18, 2015 5 day January 20, 2015 March 8, 2016 5 day March 17, 2015 May 3, 2016 5 day July 7, 2015 August 20, 2016 5 day September 1, 2015 October 15, 2016 5 day October 27, 2015 December 14, 2016 September 9, 2014 March 26, 2015 March 31, 2015 October 10, 2015 October 13, 2015 April 30, 2016 November 14, 2014 April 18, 2015 April 22, 2015 September 23, 2015 September 30, 2015 March 9, 2016 Massage Therapy Esthiology Updated 8/12/14 10 UPCOMING HOLIDAYS The Institute closes for the below listed holidays. Holidays Observed in 2014: New Year’s Day: January 1st & 2nd Memorial Day: May 26th & 27th Independence Day: July 3rd & 4th Labor Day: September 1st & 2nd Thanksgiving Holiday: November 27th & 28th Christmas Eve: December 24th Christmas Day: December 25th Holidays Observed in 2015: New Year’s Day: January 1st Memorial Day: May 25th Independence Day: July 4th Labor Day: September 7th Thanksgiving Holiday: November 26th & 27th Christmas Holiday: December 24th – 26th Revised: 09/02/14 11 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE ACADEMIC COMPLETION INFORMATION8 Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines to prepare students for a career in Cosmetology, Esthiology, Massage Therapy, and other business and management related fields, through training in theoretical knowledge, practical experience and professional business-building skills vital for success. Procedure: In order to ensure the best possible education for the students, the following course phases and curriculum will be followed. Course Overviews COSMETOLOGY 3 day Total Days: 210 (approx 70 weeks) Days: Tuesday -Thursday-Saturday OR Monday-Wednesday-Friday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. (THREE TEN HOUR DAYS) COSMETOLOGY 5 day Total Days: 263 (approx 53 weeks) Days: Tuesday -Saturday Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday (FIVE EIGHT HOUR DAYS) The 2100-hour Cosmetology course incorporates the basic fundamentals and the related subjects of hair, skin, nail care and makeup application that are necessary for a well-rounded education. 12 Intro/Alpha – 60 Days-3 day Classroom: 400 80 Days-5 day hours Clinic: 200 hours Total: 600 hours The emphasis of these phases is to introduce the fundamentals of haircutting, hair styling, hair coloring, chemical hair restructuring, skin and nail care, as well as the related sciences. Students learn state safety requirements, and receive basic theoretical knowledge and practical application through lectures, demonstrations and workshops. Students also learn product knowledge and positioning, makeup artistry, guest servicing and personal development skills to further their professional development. Upon the completion of these phases, students have the primary skills and experience to meet the Aveda Institute’s hair and skin care retail servicing concepts. Beta 1 and Beta 2 phases – 60 Days-3 day 80 Days-5 day Classroom: 200 hours Clinic: 400 hours Total: 600 hours The purpose of the Beta phases is to introduce students to advanced spa and nail services to compliment their clinic floor experience. In addition, the Beta phases will strengthen students’ skills necessary for gaining and maintaining employment. During the Beta phases, students are introduced to contemporary techniques in haircutting, hair styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical restructuring hair, and nail care. This unit expands upon the student’s practical skills that will now become standard behavior. Through the review of theoretical and practical experience in hair and nail care, students improve in confidence, dexterity and technical performance. Gamma and Salon Lifestyle phases – 90 Days (approx. 3 day) 120 Days (approx. 5 day) Classroom: 170 hours Clinic: 730 hours Total: 900 hours In the Gamma phase there is in-depth training in guest servicing, time management, self-promotion, retailing, communication, goal-setting, merchandising, management and successful salon entrepreneurship. In addition, students receive instruction in job requirements, interviewing techniques, resume writing and employee benefits and wages. 13 Students are directed to fine-tune their coordination, speed, accuracy and concentration to meet entrylevel salon requirements. Students demonstrate competency in all tasks required for the skill certification examination, as well as the theoretical knowledge necessary to pass the written examination required by the Aveda Institute and the State of Iowa for licensure. ESTHIOLOGY Total Days: 60 Days Days: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. (THREE TEN HOUR DAYS) The 600-hour Esthiology course is a comprehensive combination of lecture, demonstration, practical experience and professional business skills, which are vital for success in the skin care and makeup industry. Introduction phase - 30 Days Classroom: 300 Hours Clinic: 0 Hours Total: 300 Hours The emphasis of these phases is to introduce the fundamentals of dermanalysis, facial manipulation procedures, aromaology, and makeup, use of facial equipment, as well as retailing and business management. Students learn state safety requirements and basic theoretical knowledge through lectures, demonstration, practical experience and workshops. Alpha – 15 Days Classroom: 75 Hours Alpha/ (Spa Life) – 15 Days Classroom: 0 Hours Clinic: 75 Hours Clinic: 150 Hours Total: 150 Hours Total: 150 Hours The main focus of these phases is the refinement of students’ practical skills, as well as introduction into industry practices and equipment. Strong emphasis is placed on makeup, aromaology, the art of retailing, business management and guest servicing. Upon the completion of this phase, students have the skills and experience to meet the Aveda Institute’s skin care, makeup, service standards and state safety requirements. The students improve dexterity, confidence, timing, and technical performance. 14 MASSAGE THERAPY Total Days: 75 Days Days: Tuesday – Thursday - Saturday Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. (THREE TEN HOUR DAYS) The 750-hour Massage Therapy course is a comprehensive combination of lecture, demonstration, practical experience and professional business skills, which are vital for success in the spa. Curriculum is as follows: Massage and Spa Theory/Kinesiology: Swedish Massage: Spa Hydrotherapy: Deep Tissue Massage: Adjunct Massage Modalities: Anatomy and Physiology: Pathology: Retailing and Business Mgmt Spa & Medical Tours Iowa Law/Ethics Clinic Floor: Total Hours: 50 Hours 70 Hours 25 Hours 35 Hours 85 Hours 175 Hours 40 Hours 27 Hours 10 Hours 8 Hours 225 Hours 750 Hours The Massage Therapy curriculum is divided into two phases. In the Intro phase, Massage students learn History of Massage, Clinical Applications, Anatomy, Joint Movement, Body Areas, Reflexology, Hydrotherapy, Spa Treatments, Chakra Balancing Massage, and Pregnancy Massage. In the Alpha phase, Massage students are taught Deep Tissue, Trigger Points, Acupressure, Lymphatic Massage and are on the clinic floor. 15 GRADING10 Students are allowed to continue onto their next phase with a grade point average of 80% or above. A student’s GPA is based on a written and practical exam, both weighted at 50%. A student must also complete all quotas, models and quizzes within the allotted hour checkpoint, in order to graduate. The Institute provides the following as grades given to students by %. Grading Scale: 100-95 Excellent 94-91 Above Average 90-85 Average 84-80 Below Average 79 and below Unsatisfactory A B C D F Revised: 6/1/2010 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENT11 To receive an Aveda Institute Des Moines diploma, a student is required to: Meet the minimum course requirements Complete 2100 hours for Cosmetology, 600 hours for Esthiology and 750 hours for Massage Therapy Complete tuition and fee obligations Meet satisfactory progress and attendance requirements Meet service requirements Complete Final Practical Exam Revised 7/14/2010 16 ADMISSION POLICY AND PROCEDURE Policy: Admission into Massage Therapy, Esthiology, and Cosmetology is open to any applicant who possesses a high school education or equivalent (e.g. GED), is at least 16 years of age, and if it is determined by the Admissions committee that the student is capable of successfully completing and benefiting from the training provided. All proof of education may be verified. Aveda Institute Des Moines will not accept online diplomas. No qualified person may be excluded from enrollment in Aveda Institute based on age, race, color, sex, creed, religion, disability, marital status, or national or ethnic origin. A written notice of acceptance or rejection must be sent to all applicants. The Institute does not take ability to benefit. Students currently in default on previous student loans will not be considered a candidate for admission to the Institute until the default situation is resolved by the student. Procedure: 1. Interview and tour with an Admissions Coordinator and receive the following information a. Catalog b. The pre-enrollment information packet including financing available, steps in applying for financing, school’s current rates, physical demands, safety requirements, school licensing requirements, compensation, campus security and drug policies of the school c. Course Outline 2. Meet with financing person OR set up an appointment to discuss financing options To enroll all applicants must: 1. Pay a non-refundable $100.00 application fee. 2. Have a signed permission from a parent or guardian if less than 18 years old. 3. Take aptitude test to determine capability of successful completion of program. 4. Approval by the Admissions department based on documents received and ability to complete and benefit from the program. 5. Sign the enrollment agreement and pay a $100.00 registration fee (refundable only if the student cancels enrollment within 3 business days after signing the enrollment agreement.) 6. Submit all documentation for enrollment to the Admissions department. 7. Submit all documentation to apply for financing If all requested documents have been successfully submitted and reviewed and all admission requirements have been met, a written notice of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the applicant. REVISED 09/02/2014 17 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE TRANSFER STUDENTS15 Policy: At the Aveda Institute, we treat all transfers as another prospective student. Applicants who wish to transfer hours are considered on an individual basis. The Aveda Institute will accept transfer hours based on the student’s ability to test out in various areas and on the student’s current hours of completion. All admissions requirements and tuition payments must be arranged prior to the acceptance of any transfer student. Transfer of program work to another school is based on the policies of the transferee school. Procedure: All transfer students receive the same information that a new potential student would receive prior to enrollment. Transfer students must furnish all admission documentation required of any student enrolling at Aveda, plus transcripts of hours, credits and grades from the school they are transferring from. Transfer student must have a personal interview with Admissions. At the interview, the student will discuss why they wish to transfer. Admissions will meet with the Director to determine if the student will be allowed to transfer to the Aveda Institute. The transfer student may need to take a placement test to determine at which phase they will enter the Aveda Institute. The student will be placed in the appropriate level of training in accordance with the number of hours and progress of their training at this time. The transfer student will follow the same procedures for enrolling as any other student entering into the Aveda Institute. Revised 10/27/10 18 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY16 Policy: No qualified person may be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity at the Aveda Institute Des Moines based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, or national or ethnic origin. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et. seq., and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of Federal financial assistance. Sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual violence. See Sex Discrimination & Sex Offense Grievance, page 60-62. Procedure: If a potential student feels they have been discriminated against, they may request an appointment to meet with an Admissions representative to discuss reasoning behind not being able to attend the Aveda Institute Des Moines. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Department of Education’s office for Civil Rights. Title IX Coordinator Aveda Institute Des Moines 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 224-5244 Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison St, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544 Revised: 9/2/14 19 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE CAREER PLACEMENT14, 21 Policy: The Aveda Institute maintains close lines of communication with many salons, spas and Aveda Experience Centers nationwide. Although we do not guarantee job placement, we do provide career placement assistance to help students seek out employment opportunities, not only in their licensed field but also in areas of business management and retailing. Procedure: Student should express interest in employment opportunities with the Career Placement Coordinator Career Placement Coordinator can assist student in updating cover letters, resumes, and other forms needed for interviewing. Career Placement Coordinator will work with students and salon owners and other businesses to set up interviews for students. Career Placement Coordinator signs all students up for Aveda Pure Pro. Students are asked to become friends of Aveda Institute Des Moines facebook to learn about new job opportunities. Revised: 6/1/2010 20 SCHOLARSHIPS20 Policy The AVEDA Institute Des Moines does accept scholarship programs on an individual student basis. Scholarships and/or awards may be provided by private, civic, high school, church and other foundations, both inside and outside of the beauty & wellness industry. The Institute accepts scholarships based upon academic merit or talent, and not solely on financial need. Whether a scholarship program is accepted is at the discretion of the Institute Director. Furthermore, the AVEDA Institute Des Moines may offers scholarships to incoming and current students who have been accepted into a specific program of study. Funds are awarded in recognition of a student’s accomplishments, and potential for future growth and development, based upon criteria set by the Institute. When a scholarship is provided by the Aveda Institute Des Moines, any eligible candidate meeting the set criteria may apply for the scholarship. Procedure In order to be considered for scholarships and awards, you must first be accepted into an AVEDA Institute program and meet all admissions requirements. Talent scholarships provided by the Institute may require an audition, portfolio and/or additional criteria as specified. All scholarships awarded by the Institute and accepted by the Institute will be credited directly to the student’s account. If the student account is credited with more funds than what is owed to the Institute, the student will receive a check for the amount of the credit balance. It is the responsibility of the student receiving the scholarship to notify the Business Manager of all the details pertaining to the scholarship. At that time, the appropriate adjustments will be made in the student’s award and account. *If a student’s enrollment status changes after they receive a scholarship, it is per the discretion of the Aveda Institute Des Moines if the funds are applied towards tuition or if they are returned to the scholarship provider. The student is responsible for the following: • Meeting educational costs. 21 • For supplying accurate information on all forms submitted. Funds obtained on the basis of false information must be repaid and could result in criminal prosecution. • For completing all necessary paperwork. • For responding to the Office of Admissions on a timely basis. If you are applying for a scholarship with a deadline, you must meet that deadline. • For reporting any change in your circumstances which might affect eligibility for financial assistance. These changes include residency, enrollment status, academic and attendance standing, and increase or decrease of financial resources. Students applying for, and using scholarship funds, can expect confidentiality. All financial information submitted to the Office of Admissions will remain confidential and will not be released without your written consent (unless you are a dependent student, at which time a parent/guardian may be granted access to student records). Revised: 12/21/2011 22 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES ADDITIONAL HOURS CHARGES23 Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines to allow students below 100% attendance, to avoid overtime charges, to make-up any lost hours once they have completed 750 hours (Cosmetology only) of the program. If a student does not complete the required number of Clock Hours for a program prior to their contracted graduation date, then the student must pay a fee (as specified in the enrollment contract) for each Clock Hour of instruction after his/her anticipated graduation date. Procedure: At 700 hours, (Cosmetology only), a student will test-out with the education department, to ensure they are at a skill level to make-up clinic floor hours once they reach 750 hours. Due to amount of educators on the clinic floor, the amount of students allowed to makeup hours each day, may be limited. If required Clock Hours are not met by the anticipated graduation date, a student will not be allowed to clock any hours until they have paid the fee in full. A student will not be allowed to complete the course without full payment of fees. Arrangements may be made with the Financing Department to accommodate payments. Revised 1/18/13 23 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE REFUNDS24f Student’s Right to Cancel; Notice of Cancellation and Refund. The student’s enrollment can be terminated by written notice from one party to the other. If a student enrollment is terminated or canceled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule. Refund Policy (In Accordance with Iowa Code 714.23) If a student’s enrollment is terminated or canceled for any reason, all refunds will be made according to the following refund schedule: a. Cancellation must be made in writing. In order for a student (or in the case of a student under legal age, his/her parent or guardian) to cancel his/her enrollment and withdraw from school, the student must notify the Institute in writing. b. All monies will be refunded within 45 days, if the applicant is not accepted by the Institute or if the student cancels within three (3) business days (as determined by the postmark on written notification) after signing the enrollment agreement and making an initial deposit except for the $100 application fee. The postmark will determine the cancellation date on written notification, or the date written notification is delivered to the school administrator/owner in person. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually started training. * c. Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but before beginning the first class, will result in a refund of all monies paid, with the exception of the $100.00 registration fee. d. Student’s kit is non-refundable after the student has possession of their kit. e. For students who enroll in and begin classes, and later withdraw or are terminated, the Institute shall make a refund through the following calculation: (90% X TUITION*) X (60% point of academic year - current scheduled hours) 60% point of academic year *See student award letter or payment schedule for respective academic year tuition amounts. The Institute shall charge at least 10% of the tuition of the terminating student. After 60% of the scheduled hours, no refund is due to the student and 100% of the tuition is owed by the 24 student. If a student terminates a program due to the student’s physical incapacity, or due to the transfer of the student’s spouse’s employment to another city, the terminating student shall receive a refund of tuition charges in the amount that equals the amount of tuition charged to the student multplied by the ratio of the remaining clock hours in the school period to the total number of clock hours in the school period. f. Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student’s last day of attendance in school. g. The termination date, for refunds computation purposes, will be determined by the postmark on written notification, or the date said information is delivered to the school administrator/owner in person. The refund must be calculated within 30 days of the withdrawal date, and all refunds will be made within 45 days of termination or receipt of written cancellation. h. For purposes of calculating the date of withdrawal, attendance is monitored on monthly basis to determine unofficial withdrawal. If a Student is absent 30 consecutive calendar days and was not granted an approved leave of absence, the student will be considered to have withdrawn. The determination date will be the date that attendance was reviewed. i. A student on an approved leave of absence notifies the school that he or she will not be returning. The date of withdrawal shall be the earlier of the date of expiration of the leave of absence or the date the student notifies the Institute that the student will not be returning. j. If the Institute is permanently closed and no longer offers instruction after a student has enrolled, the student is entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition based on the tuition adjustment schedule. k. If a program is cancelled subsequent to a student’s enrollment, but prior to beginning instruction, the school shall, at its option: 1) provide a full refund of all monies paid; or 2) provide for completion of the program. Revised Registration/Application Fees: 09/02/2014 Removal of $150 withdrawal fee: Revised: 2/17/13 25 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE EXCEPTIONS TO REFUND POLICY Policy: Per Iowa Law: If a terminating student has completed sixty percent or more of a school term or course that is more than four months in length, the person offering the course of instruction is not required to refund tuition for the student. However, if, at any time, a student terminates a school term or course that is more than four months in length due to the student's physical incapacity or due to the transfer of the student's spouse's employment to another city, the terminating student shall receive a refund of tuition in an amount which equals the amount of tuition multiplied by the ratio of the remaining number of scheduled clock hours to the total clocked hours of the school term or course. **If a student terminates within 30 calendar days (Cosmetology) or 15 calendar days (Massage Therapy, Esthiology), the Institute will charge tuition by multiplying the scheduled hours as of LDA by the current hourly rate of overtime charges as specified in the student’s contract. Procedure: Once a terminating student provides proof that they are dropping due to physical incapacity or the transferring of the student’s spouse’s employment to another city (not within driving capability of remaining a student), the terminating student will receive a refund of tuition, equal to the amount of tuition, multiplied by the ratio of the remaining number of scheduled clock hours to the total clocked hours of the school term or course. The termination date, for refunds computation purposes, will be determined by the postmark on written notification, or the date said information is delivered to the school administrator/owner in person. The refund must be calculated within 30 days of the withdrawal date, and all refunds will be made within 45 days of termination or receipt of written cancellation. **If a student terminates within 30 calendar days (Cosmetology) or 15 calendar days (Massage Therapy, Esthiology), the Office of Financial Aid will use the above calculation to issue a refund to the student. At this point in the student’s education, the above refund is more beneficial to the student than the listed contract refund policy. Revised 11/5/13 26 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE PERMANENT SCHOOL CLOSURE POLICY Policy: If the Aveda Institute closes permanently and ceases to offer instruction after students have enrolled, or if a program is cancelled after students have enrolled and instruction has begun, the Institute will make arrangements for students or implement any applicable teach-out plan. Procedure: The Institute will offer the students a reasonable opportunity to promptly resume and complete the canceled program or Course(s) of study OR transfer to a substantially similar program or course at an institution which offers similar educational programs. The teach-out is to be performed by an institution in the same geographic area as the Aveda Institute Des Moines The school at which the students continue their education and training shall not charge the students an amount greater than that to which the original school would have been entitled under its contract with the student and for which the student has not yet paid. The Aveda Institute Des Moines shall notify affected students individually of the availability of the arrangement or teach-out plan, and diligently advertise such availability. The agreements among institutions may provide that these notices may be sent by the school(s) that is accepting students from the original school. The Aveda Institute must submit to NAACAS a list of all students enrolled at the time of closure, and will indicate on it the arrangements made for each student to complete his or her education. The Aveda Institute shall dispose of school records in accordance with state laws. If unable to provide a teach-out plan, the Aveda Institute will refund students pro-rata tuition. Revised 5/13/10 27 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE INDUSTRY 23 Salon, spa, and medical atmospheres are generally clean and pleasant environments with good lighting and ventilation. Good health and stamina are important as most salon professionals work on their feet for the majority of their shifts. Full-time in the beauty industry usually consists of 40 hour work weeks which may include evening and weekends. Many salons offer part-time hours or have variable schedules. Risks of working in Cosmetology, Massage or Esthiology may include vein and back problems from standing, or carpal tunnel from consistent hand, and arm, movement. Successful professionals must have hand and finger dexterity, a sense of form and artistry, and strong listening skills with the ability to create what the customer desires. Strong relationship skills are integral to job success and client building. AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES COGNITIVE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Below is a list of possible limitations. You should notify the Admissions Coordinator prior to signing the enrollment agreement if you have any of the following: A.D.D Reading or Comprehension Problems Defiance Disorders Leg Problems Back Problems Testing Issues Migraine Headaches Female Problems English as a second language Anxiety Disorder Hearing Loss Diabetes Epilepsy Feet Phobias Any other conditions, not listed, that may affect your ability to attend school REVISED 6/1/2010 28 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE STUDENT DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES POLICY24f Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines that students must be using Aveda products, aromas, and environmental practices on themselves and all guests. The Institute will provide a 30% discount on all Aveda retail products, as well as additional incentives for students to be able to always use Aveda products. Retail Discounts: Students will receive a 30% discount on all Aveda retail products for personal use and legitimate gifts. The student must be present, in person, to purchase products. Active students may be asked to show current badge identification in order to receive a discount. Students may not purchase more than 2 of any item at one time. Students are eligible for the discount ONLY at the Aveda Institute Des Moines. Resale of Aveda product is prohibited. Students will not be eligible for any discounts while on leave of absence. Retail Incentive Program: Students are rewarded for their weekly retail sales with “Aveda Bucks”. “Aveda Bucks” can be used to purchase retail products. “Aveda Bucks” will be earned as follows: A weekly RPGT of $13.00 or more earns 10% back in “Aveda Bucks”. A weekly RPGT of $20.00 or more earns 15% back in “Aveda Bucks”. When redeeming “Aveda Bucks”, discounts do not apply. “Aveda Bucks” cannot be used to purchase gift certificates. The Aveda Institute is not responsible for lost or stolen Aveda Bucks. Aveda bucks expire after graduation. Please direct any questions regarding Aveda Bucks to the Experience Center Manager. Student Back bar Order: Students may periodically be able to order Aveda products at Back bar pricing. No more than 10 items or no more than one gallon per item can be placed per order. Payment is due at the time the order is placed. It is per the discretion of the Inventory Specialist when Back bar orders may be placed. Student Service Pricing: All student service pricing must cover the cost of materials used (i.e. color cost of a highlight). Students may book appointments on days they are not scheduled to be at the Institute. However, these appointments are subject to be cancelled prior to 30 minutes before the service time, if the time is needed to accommodate an external guest. Students must pay for services prior to getting the service done if they are in attendance that day. If it is the student’s day off, the student must pay for their service prior to leaving after the service. Revised 03/02/2012 29 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY24f Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines to ensure all students are given the opportunity to be successful in the beauty, spa and wellness industry. We strive to make our programs accessible to all individuals, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all applicable state laws. Procedure: Student must verify and file documentation with Student Services at the time of enrollment of any disabilities that might affect their education with Aveda. Student services will provide reasonable accommodations if possible. If a student needs an accommodation for a disability, the disability must be disclosed at the time of enrollment. General Guidelines: 1. Eligibility and Documentation To be eligible, a disability must be verified in writing by a doctor. Eligibility for accommodations is dependent on the nature of the disability and its impact on learning. Therefore, as part of their request for an accommodation, students generally must provide disability-related documents from an appropriate licensed professional(s) to verify that a student has a disability and to determine the need for reasonable accommodations. Documentation serves two purposes. It establishes existence of a disability (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity) that affords protection under the law, and it demonstrates a need for accommodations to insure equal access to courses, programs, services, activities, and facilities. Documentation from a licensed professional must include the following information: A clear statement of the diagnosed disability A description of the functional limitations resulting from the disability A list of the accommodations recommended A statement of why the disability qualifies the applicant for accommodations requested 30 The document should be current (ordinarily within the last three years), must appear on official letterhead of the licensed professional, and must be signed by a qualified professional not related to the student. All costs associated with obtaining documentation are borne by the student. If the initial documentation is incomplete or inadequate, Aveda has the discretion to require additional documentation. 2. Reasonable Accommodations A reasonable accommodation is an accommodation that would allow a student to be able to perform responsibilities as assigned tasks and skills to all students. 3. When to Request an Accommodation No accommodations will be awarded to students not disclosing a disability upon enrollment. 4. Accommodation Process If Aveda determines that an accommodation is required and appropriate, educators will be notified by Student Services. Educators will be expected to assist with the provision of accommodations when reasonable and necessary. They are not expected to compromise essential elements of the course or evaluation standards. 5. Grievances Students with disabilities will be responsible for contacting the Student Services Coordinator if reasonable accommodations are not implemented in an effective or timely way, or if they believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of disability. Educators who wish for reconsideration of an accommodation should also contact the Student Services Coordinator, and should do so no later than one week after the accommodation is scheduled to be implemented. If an agreement cannot be reached informally, an individual may file a written complaint with the Institute Director, who will conduct a thorough investigation that allows interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint. The Director will review the gathered evidence, meet with all parties in the dispute with their permission, and decide upon an appropriate plan of action. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the Director to the complainant and other concerned parties no later than 10 workdays after the filing of the grievance. Revised 07/01/2010 31 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY1 GRADING SCALE AND STANDARDS FOR SATISFACTORY PROGRESS POLICY ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING the AVEDA INSTITUTE WILL RECEIVE A REPORT CARD (PROGRESS REPORT GENERATED BY FREEDOM), TWICE DURING THE PROGRAM. Students are tested in theory after each chapter and practical work as they are performed.8,9 95 to 100 Excellent 94 to 91 Above Average 90 to 85 Average 84 to 80 Below Average 79 and below Unsatisfactory (Failing) The school realizes that not all student’s progress at the same rate; however, all students are expected to show a measurable rate of progress and development relative to their individual abilities. The school has therefore, adopted the following policy statement to uniformly apply to all students. 2,4 The standards set forth by the school as minimum requirements for maintaining satisfactory progress are (1) for all students to maintain a passing grade average of 80% or better in theory sciences and practical work throughout the course. (2) For each student to proceed through the program at a pace leading to completion of the course within the maximum time frame of 150% or 67% attendance 5,6 EXAMPLE: The minimum number of hours to complete the Cosmetology 3 day program is 2100 clock hours, in 70 weeks the maximum number of hours scheduled to complete is 3150 and 105 weeks. TO DETERMINE SATISFACTORY PROGRESS, All STUDENTS ATTENDING THE AVEDA INSTITUTE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM, WILL BE EVALUATED AT 450, 900, 1350, 1800 actual hours. 12 THE 600 HOUR ESTHIOLOGY ARE EVAUATED AT 300 AND 550 actual hours. THE MASSAGE THERAPY COURSE WILL EVALUATE STUDENTS AT 350 AND 550 HOURS actual hours.10,11 At these intervals, students receive written Satisfactory Progress Reports placed in their file from the Office of Student Services, where when unsatisfactory, they are signed as received by the student. 25 Transfer hours from another school that are accepted towards a student’s program are counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining when the allowable maximum timeframe has been exhausted. SAP evaluations are based on actual contracted hours at the Institute. 24 32 If a student is making satisfactory progress at evaluation time, the said student is considered making satisfactory progress until the next evaluation period.13 If a student is NOT making satisfactory progress at evaluation time, the said student will be placed on warning status.14 PROBATION ACADEMIC/ATTENDANCE: Students who do not achieve satisfactory progress at an evaluation period in academic and attendance will be placed on warning status until the next scheduled evaluation period. While on warning status, the student will be eligible for Financial Aid. At the end of the warning period, if student has not regained satisfactory progress, the student will be placed on probation and financial aid will be terminated.16a A student on probation is advised concerning his/her need to improve and is reminded of the school’s policy on probations and suspensions. If advising is followed, the student will meet satisfactory progress within the maximum timeframe established. 16d PROBATION16 Students who fail to meet minimum requirements for attendance or academic progress after the warning period will be placed on probation and considered to be making satisfactory academic progress while during the probationary period, if the student appeals the decision, and prevails upon appeal. Additionally, only students who have the ability to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy standards by the end of the evaluation period may be placed on probation. Students placed on an academic plan must be able to meet requirements set forth in the academic plan by the end of the next evaluation period. Students who are progressing according to their specific academic plan will be considered making Satisfactory Academic Progress. The student will be advised in writing of the actions required to attain satisfactory academic progress by the next evaluation. If at the end of the probationary period, the student has still not met both the attendance and academic requirements required for satisfactory academic progress or by the academic plan, he/she will be determined as NOT making satisfactory academic progress and, if applicable, students will not be deemed eligible to receive Title IV funds. STUDENT’S RECEIVING TITLE IV FUNDS A student who does not achieve the minimum standards is no longer eligible for Title IV, HEA program funds, if applicable, unless the student is on warning or has prevailed upon appeal of the determination that has resulted in the status of probation. 18 RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students may re-establish satisfactory academic progress and Title IV aid, as applicable, by meeting the minimum attendance and academic requirements by the end of the probationary period. 15 33 APPEALS17 Students with special circumstances (such as death of a relative, illness or injury of the student, or other special circumstances) 17b may appeal the satisfactory progress determination by filing a written appeal to the director within three (3) business days of the determination. The appeal should include the reason(s) why the student believes the decision should be reversed and provide any supporting documentation that will show what has changed in order for the student to make Satisfactory Progress at the next evaluation.14, 17c An appeal hearing will take place within five (5) days of the receipt of the written appeal. The Institution Director will make a decision within three (3) business days of the hearing. The decision will be final and will be communicated to the student in writing. A copy of the final decision will also be documented in the student’s file.15, 17d If a student prevails on appeal, the student will be placed on the status of probation and will be re-entered into the program. At this time, the student will work with the Office of Financial Aid to re-establish eligibility for Financial Aid. 17a STUDENTS WHO RE-ENTER SCHOOL AFTER A PERIOD OF WITHDRAWAL WILL RE-ENTER IN THE SAME PROGRESS STATUS AS WHEN THEY LEFT, REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT HAS ELAPSED.20, 21 If a student is granted a leave of absence the student’s contract period and maximum time frame will be extended the same number of days as in the leave of absent.7, 20 Incompletes, repetitions and non-credit courses have no effect upon the satisfactory progress policy.22, 23 Updated 2/12/14 34 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE STUDENT RECORDS AND FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS TO PRIVACY Policy: Aveda Institute complies with the Family Educational rights and Privacy Act of the 1974 Buckley Amendment. Public Law 93-380, section 438. ALL STUDENT RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL, UNLESS OTHER WISE REQUIRED BY LAW or FOR ANY ACCREDITATION PROCESS. AVEDA INSTITUTE REQUIRES WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM A STUDENTOR PARENT/GUARDIAN (IN CASE OF A MINOR) TO RELEASE INFORMATION TO ANY THIRD PARTY. STUDENTS OR PARENT/GUARDIAN (IN CASE OF A MINOR) HAVE THE RIGHT TO REVIEW AND INSPECT A STUDENT'S EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL AND ATTENDANCE RECORDS. STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIAN OF MINOR STUDENT, MAY DENY AUTHORITY TO PUBLISH DIRECTORY INFORMATION SUCH AS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, ect. STUDENT RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN METAL, LOCKED CABINETS. COMPUTER RECORDS ARE BACKED UP WEEKLY AND STORED IN THE FREEDOM SOFTWARE. OLD FILES WILL BE ARCHIVED BY CONVERTING KEY DOCUMENTS INTO PDF FORMAT AND STORED OFF-CAMPUS. PROCEDURE: Student’s records are retained at the Aveda Institute Des Moines. All financial files are maintained in the Business Office. A student may request a transcript in writing. After 30 days, a fee of $20.00 will be charged to a student for each transcript requested. Students or parents/guardian of minor student must sign a release statement each and every time anyone other than NACCAS, or by law, requests information. This includes prospective employees or any other relative of the student, including a spouse and parents of students over 18.19 Students or parents/guardian of minor student must make an appointment with the Director of the Institution to review the student's individual records. Students must allow reasonable time to assemble records (no more than 45 days). 18 THE DIRECTOR OR AN ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF MEMBER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN RECORDS ARE BEING REVIEWED. Revised: 6/1/2010 35 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE STUDENT ADVISING21 Policy: All students at the Aveda Institute Des Moines will be provided with advising on academic/attendance issues only. All other advising is referred to outside sources. Procedure: All students’ advising must be documented. Staff and student must sign form. Forms to be placed in student’s permanent record file. Attach all papers (i.e. violation, suspension, or termination forms) to Record of Conversation form. Revised 05/01/2010 36 FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT9 The Aveda Institute Des Moines is committed to providing students with the best education, from classroom to clinic, to the facilities and equipment provided for use in education. The spacious 22,000 square foot building provides ample space for students to learn, study and interact with guests. Aveda Experience Center: A retail center for Aveda hair, skin, flower and plant Pure-Fume, body care, makeup and lifestyle products. The retail store and its Aveda trained personnel give you the opportunity to practice your client service and retailing skills. Guest Service Areas: A diverse array of clients comes to the Aveda Institute for beauty and wellness services. As a student, you will receive training in a variety of salon and spa settings under the direct supervision of your licensed instructors. The Institute has 122 Cosmetology stations, 8 manicure and 10 pedicure stations, a Vichy Shower, 8 fully equipped spa rooms, and a fully equipped wax room for students to perform services on guests. Student Classrooms: Individual classrooms have been designed to provide the proper environment for different types of learning and activities. All of the classrooms are equipped with ample seating and learning space, as well as state-of-the-art audio and visual learning devises. Classrooms can be opened to provide additional space for continuing education classes sponsored by the Institute. Resource Library and Administrative Offices: A resource library has books on styling, motivation, health, wellness and environmental consciousness for your reference. The clinic floor is surrounded by administrative offices and the leads are available throughout the day to answer student questions. Educator offices are located near the classrooms. Laptop and copy machines are available for student use. 37 Common Areas: The Aveda Institute offers water fountains in the Experience Center, restrooms located in both the Cosmetology and Spa areas, and a student break room equipped with refrigerators, microwaves and vending machines for student use. The common areas also include a dispensary with state-of-the-art equipment, including washers and dryers. Lockers/Workstations: Students are responsible for all of their belongings. Students will be provided with a locked locker and workstation. If the student leaves the Aveda Institute by transfer, withdrawal or extended leave of absence, they need to take all of their belongings with them. Items left in the locker/workstation will be disposed of after 5 school days in order to provide space for incoming students. Parking/Entrance: The Aveda Institute offers student parking directly north of the Institute (across the street). All spaces located on the west side of the Institute should be reserved for our guests. Students must enter the building through the doors marked “student entrance” at the front of the building. Revised 5/17/2010 38 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE STUDENT KITS23 Policy: Students are responsible for any item in their student kit. Students need to inventory and label their kit. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all kit items are in proper working order within 48 hours of receiving their kit. The student kit is to be used on guests, and students may be required to purchase additional products. The Aveda Institute is not responsible for missing or stolen items. Procedure: If products are missing or damaged in original student kit, given at orientation, the Inventory Manager must be notified within 48 hours and will replace missing or damaged item. Revised 05/01/2010 PAYMENTS ON STUDENT KITS Policy: The student’s kit fee is due at the time a student signs his/her enrollment agreement and must be paid in full by one of the following options: cash, debit card, credit card, personal check, cashier’s check, personal loan or Sallie Mae loan, unless other arrangements are made. In the case of Federal Financial Aid, kit payments may be dependent on the student’s financial plan. Procedure: The Office of Financial Aid shall help each student determine a suitable plan to cover the kit fee. Revised 10/1/2012 39 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES ATTENDANCE24b Policy: The Aveda Institute uses a hand scanner to record attendance to school. The Aveda Institute is a clock hour institution, therefore clocking in and out is mandatory. Aveda Institute can only issue credit for hours that are properly documented through the time clock. Students are allowed to miss up to 10% of their scheduled hours without incurring over-contract charges. Any student in Cosmetology Intro who misses more than (3 days) 30 classroom hours will be required to re-take the Intro program before progressing on to the next phase. This means the student will have to terminate or take a Leave of Absence until the next Intro phase they are eligible to attend. If a student drops below 90% attendance in Cosmetology Alpha-Gamma II phases, it is per the discretion of the Educator and Student Services Coordinator to require the student to re-take the phase. Students who do not comply with the attendance policy will be charged for overtime hours, at the rate specified in their contract. Students will be allowed one edit per phase to their time records. Cosmetology students are not allowed to miss more than (6 days) 60 Friday or Saturday hours during their course duration. Esthiology students are not allowed to miss more than (3 days) 30 Friday or Saturday hours during their course duration. Massage Therapy students are not allowed to miss more than (3 days) 30 Friday or Saturday hours. Missing more than allowed amount of Fridays or Saturdays will lead to disciplinary action which may include additional charges or termination. Procedure: Students must scan in/out upon arrival to and departure from the Institute. Students should report any malfunction with the scanner immediately to Administrator NOTE: All students are expected to be in assigned area for roll call (see tardy policy). If a student falls below 90%, they will be counseled by Student Services at the end of the phase. If a student completes a second phase below 90%, the student must make-up hours to avoid overtime charges. If a student finishes a third phase with below 90% attendance, they will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Students are allowed to apply for make-up hours once they reach the hour requirement of 750 hours (Cosmetology only). Revised 09/02/2014 40 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MAKE-UP POLICY Make-up Hours: The Aveda Institute wants students to be successful after graduation. A student will be allowed to make-up hours missed during school time, to avoid overtime charges. If a student fails to show up for a scheduled makeup day, further disciplinary action will be taken. Any student who continually misses their regularly scheduled class or clinic days may temporarily lose the opportunity to make-up hours, per the discretion of Student Services. Procedures: Students are allowed to make-up hours on non-scheduled days, once they have hit the hour requirement of 750 hours (Cosmetology only). At 700 hours, (Cosmetology only), a student will testout with the education department, to ensure they are at a skill level to make-up clinic floor hours once they reach 750 hours. Due to amount of educators on the clinic floor, the amount of students allowed to makeup hours each day, may be limited. An administrator must sign a form approving all make-up hours, so that the student may be put on the client book. All approved make-up hours must be placed in student file. A student failing to show up at school for makeup time, therefore missing appointments, will be subject to disciplinary action as follows: 1st offense, the student will not be eligible for make-up hours for 7 days 2nd offense, the student will not be eligible for make-up hours for 15 days 3rd offense, the student will not be eligible for make-up hours for 30 days NOTE: Cosmetology students are not allowed to miss more than 60 Friday or Saturday hours (3 day) or 7 Saturdays (5 day) during their course duration. Esthiology students are not allowed to miss more than 30 Friday or Saturday hours during their course duration. Massage Therapy students are not allowed to miss more than 30 Friday or Saturday hours during their course duration. Missing more than allowed amount of Fridays or Saturdays will lead to disciplinary action which may include additional charges or termination. 41 Make-up Work: Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines allows students to make-up missed work. Procedures: All written and practical exams, quizzes, quota sheets must be completed and passed by the end of each phase. All model days must be made up within 1 week of scheduled model day to avoid receiving a violation. All make up work will be completed during the student scheduled hours. If at end of the phase, the student has not made up missed work or projects he/she will be allowed to move into the next phase of the program. However, if the student has not made up all practical work, projects and written exams by the end of that phase, the student will be subjected to termination or repeating the curriculum. At this time, the student must complete all work OFF THE TIMECLOCK prior to advancing to the next phase. Revised 6/17/2013 42 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE TARDY, LATE ARRIVALS AND EARLY RELEASES24a Policy: Tardy: Students who do not arrive to class promptly at 8:00 am (3 day) or 10:00 am or 9:00 am on Saturdays (5 day) will be marked as tardy. A 15 minute grace period for extenuating circumstances will be given to each student. However, time missed will be counted against the student’s total % of attendance. After three tardies, the student will be sent home for the day and further disciplinary action may follow. Lunch and Breaks: All students are allowed a lunch at a specified time. Additional breaks may be allowed if time permits. Students who return late from lunch will be marked as tardy. Early Release: All students must have permission to leave class early. In the event a student is late arriving or leaves early and is able to provide a doctor’s note, they will be allowed to clock back in for the day. If this falls on a Friday (3 day) or Saturday (3 or 5 day), and a doctor’s note is provided, only the actual hours missed (not a total Friday or Saturday) are counted towards the student’s pool of Friday/Saturday hours. If a student leaves during make-up hours, this will result in a write up. Please see Makeup Hours policy. Procedure: Tardy: Any student arriving between 1 and 15 minutes late (EXAMPLE: 8:01-8:15) or returning late from lunch or break will be marked as tardy, and a warning must be issued to the student. Each student NOT in class or clinic at 8:05 am (3 day) or 9:05 or 10:05 (5 day) will be considered tardy and the warning will be documented. After 3 documented warnings, the student will be sent home. After 8:15 am (3 day) or 10:15 or 9:15 am (5 day) a student NOT in class or clinic will be sent home. All tardies are unexcused hours and are subject to overtime charges. A student may be allowed to arrive to school for the day after lunch if the tardy is pre-approved. All late start days will be approved per situation. Early Release Procedure: Students leaving early need to: Obtain and complete an “Expected Absence Form” to be signed by the educator. Proceed to retail area and deliver Expected Absence Form to a retail team member, at least 1 hour in advance of time leaving for the day. Scan-out for the day. Hours missed will count as absent hours towards the student’s total % of attendance. Revised 05/01/2010 43 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MODEL POLICY23 Policy: It is the policy of Aveda Institute Des Moines that students must provide models to practice services on for each phase. If a student fails to provide a model at the appropriate time, the student will then need to clock out for the duration of the model period, and may be sent home for the day. Procedure: Student must secure a model for each appointment time by confirming the time with the guest. The student must give the Experience Center front desk the name, phone number, service being performed, and service time by business close of the day before the appointment is booked for. If a model is changed, the student must let the front desk know as soon as possible. Any student without a model may be required to clock out and will receive an incomplete for the model day. All missed model days will need to be made up per make-up work policy Missed model days will be made up on the student’s day off for hours, under the supervision of the clinic floor educator within 1 week of the scheduled model day. The day and time must be pre-approved by that educator. Failure to make up a model day within 1 week will result in the student receiving a violation. Students are not allowed to work on more than one model/guest at a time. Revised 06/17/2013 44 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE TEMPORARY INSTITUTE CLOSING Institute Closing: Institute closing will mirror DMACC (Des Moines Area Community College). Saturday closing will be at the school’s discretion. Hours missed due to school closings will be considered an excused absence but hours must be made up. Procedures: Students can go to http://www.whotv.com/weather/closings/who-weather-relatedclosing-alert,0,2272435.framedurl and register to receive emails or text messages on school closings. The Experience Center will be contacting all guests to reschedule appointments cancelled due to the school closing. Evacuations: If students evacuate prior to school closing, any time missed will be considered an unexcused absence. Students unable to return due to safety issues (i.e. airport closures) must provide proof of travel. The Institute Director will look at circumstances on a case-by-case basis. The safety of each student is the school’s top priority. The Aveda Institute maintains the safety of their students, staff and clientele while also committing to excellent customer service and a quality educational environment. Holidays: The Aveda Institute will be closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day Memorial Day 4th of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Revised 05/01/2010 45 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE LEAVE OF ABSENCE24f Policy: All students requesting a leave of absence must do so in writing. Leaves may be approved for medical reasons for a minimum/maximum of 30-180 calendar days in a 12 month period. All other leaves must be approved by an Administrator of the Institute. Students will be notified of approval or denial for the written request of a leave of absence. A student who takes an unapproved leave of absence, or fails to return to the school at the end of an approved leave of absence, is terminated. In addition, the Institute can require a student below satisfactory performance to take a leave of absence. Procedure: The student submits a written, signed and dated request within 72 hours of the intended leave of absence. Emergency leaves of absence, without prior written request, may be granted provided the student completes and submits the leave of absence request form, along with any necessary medical documentation, to the Institute via mail or in person. 1. The leave must be a written request to the Director for a leave of absence. 2. A written request is then documented with date of beginning of leave, end date of leave, and new calculation of graduation date. 3. A student must call or come in to see the Director to have a leave extended. 4. If student does not return on the specified date of return, he/she will automatically be terminated and a refund will be calculated. (Refer to refund policy). 5. Students who return from a leave will rejoin their program where they left off. The date of reentry will be determined by school Administrator. 6. Student will return making the same satisfactory progress as when the leave began. Revised 06/15/12 46 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURES RE-ENTRY24f POLICY: Students who do not return from a leave of absence, are expelled or withdraw from the Institute may apply for re-entry into a program with the Institute Director. Students re-entering will return to the program making the same status as when they left the Institute. PROCEDURE: A student must make an appointment to meet with the Institute Director. If approved for re-entry, the student needs to initiate the re-entry process with Admissions as if they are a new student. A student may need to re-apply for financing and complete the entire financing process as well as the Admissions process. Cash paying students will be required to pay the entire cash balance owed prior to returning. A $100 registration fee and $100 application fee must be paid before re-entering the program. Revised 09/02/2014 47 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND DRESS CODE23, 24d Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines that all students must conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance at all times during school hours or when representing the Institute. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. Procedures: Educator will write up offense on a Violation form and student may be sent home for the day, losing the hours they are sent home for. Write up form will be filed in student’s file. The following guidelines are examples of what constitutes unprofessional behavior and dress code. This is not an exclusive list and students will be written up per-basis. Professional Standards and Dress Code The uniform supplied in the student’s kit is to be clean, neat, not torn, unstained, unaltered and worn at all times when in the building. If it does not meet these standards, the student has 24 hours to replace it from Aveda at the student’s expense. The uniforms supplied are worn with full length solid black pants and a solid black shirt. NOTE: Official Aveda shirts are allowed if they are black – colored shirts may not be worn. Identification badges, supplied by the Aveda Institute, are to be worn as issued during all clocked hours to identify students and staff to guests. If lost, the student has 24 hours to replace it at a cost of $10.00 Apparel considered unprofessional includes jeans, sweatpants, athletic wear, hats, revealing or torn clothing (determined by staff). Black closed-toe footwear must be professional in appearance and worn at all times. Aveda Institute reserves the right to maintain an aesthetic standard for all students, including personal hygiene and grooming, makeup, and groomed facial hair Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times and be aware of the following behaviors: Anyone who is disruptive in the classroom or clinic floor (rudeness, foul language or other unprofessional behavior). Food, candy and gum are allowed in the lunchroom area only. 48 Beverages can be consumed in the lunchroom and classroom areas only, with the exception of closed, eco-friendly water bottles on the clinic floor. Aveda Institute is a smoke-free facility, and smoking is not allowed in or around any part of the school. Personal electronic devices should be left in the student’s locker and may only be used during break times in the lunch room. This includes cell phones. To ensure that each student receives consistent and comprehensive instruction in the classroom or clinical environment they need to: Remain in their assigned areas or receive their educator’s permission to be in unassigned areas. Fully participate in all classroom and clinic activities utilizing Aveda’s products and treatment/service protocols. Maintain a mentally alert and sober state of mind. All services or work done by students will be assigned by an educator – students who refuse an assigned service may be dismissed for the remainder of the day. Revised 05/17/2010 49 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECYCLING POLICY24f It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines to promote health and sustainability of the earth through education, commitment, action and accountability. Procedure: Glass should be recycled in the bin located in the break room. Aluminum cans should be recycled in the bins located in the break room or outside of the Director’s office. Unclean foils may not be recycled as aluminum. Paper should be recycled in bins located outside of classrooms, the break room, or outside of the Director’s office. Plastic should be recycled in the dispense area and the bin outside of the Director’s office. Plastic silverware and bowls may be recycled. Revised 05/01/2010 50 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES TRANSCRIPTS24f Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines will release official transcripts to students who are current on all owed fees. All students have the right to view their transcripts with proper notification. Procedure: To receive a copy of academic transcripts, a student must submit a written request including: Full Legal Name Social Security Number Dates of Attendance Program(s) Attended $20.00 check or money order payable to Aveda Institute Des Moines (includes 3 transcripts) Address(es) you would like your transcripts sent to Written requests should be sent to: Aveda Institute Des Moines Attn: Student Services Coordinator 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy., Suite 120 West Des Moines, IA 50266 If a student wishes to view their transcripts, they must give Student Services a 48 hour notice. Student services will then meet with the student to review the student’s transcript. Revised 5/17/2010 51 AVEDA POLICY AND PROCEDURE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES24f POLICY: It is the goal of the Aveda Institute to provide and maintain a safe and non-violent academic and working environment. During an emergency, students should remain calm and take an active role in maintaining a safe environment. Medical Emergencies and Accidents: Preventative measures should be taken to avoid accidents and injuries. Procedures: 1. Notify Administrator immediately in case of a medical emergency. 2. Administrator must collect information regarding the nature of the problem and the location of the emergency in the building, stay with the injured person, send someone to meet with emergency personnel, and keep the area clean of bystanders. 3. Administrator must call 911 if necessary. 4. Administrator must document incident and forward paperwork to the Business Office. 5. Security personnel must be called to the scene to gather information and submit a written report to school Administration. Fire/ Fire Drills: The Aveda Institute has an alarm-monitored system that is directed to the West Des Moines Fire Department. Whenever a fire is detected, a continuous siren will sound. Floor plans are posted throughout the Institute that shows a direct evacuation route. From time to time, fire drills will be conducted to prepare for an emergency. During drills, everyone must follow normal procedures for evacuating the building. Procedures: 1. If alarm sounds, instruct all students, guests and facility to evacuate building. 2. Assist guests who need help evacuating. 3. All students and staff meet at the far northwest parking lot outside of front doors of building. 52 4. Instructors take role call to assure all students have evacuated. 5. Re-enter the building only when the Fire Department has given clearance (or Administrative personnel in the case of a drill). Tornado/ Tornado Drills: Whenever there is danger of tornado touchdown, the tornado warning sirens for the West Des Moines area will sound. When sirens sound, building occupants must retreat to the safest area of the Institute. From time to time, tornado drills will be conducted to prepare for an emergency. During drills, everyone must follow normal procedures for tornado emergencies. Procedures: 1. If alarm sounds, instruct all students, guests and facility to take cover in spa area of Institute where there are no windows. 2. Assist guests who need help relocating to the spa area. 3. All students and staff meet in area outside of Vichy room. 4. Instructors take role call to assure all students are in spa area. 5. Re-enter the rest of the building only when the sirens in West Des Moines have stopped sounding and there is no longer a Tornado Warning in effect. Bomb Threat: In case of a bomb threat at the Aveda Institute, an Administrator should be notified immediately. Procedures: 1. Administrator should call 911 for assistance. 2. Students, guests and staff should be evacuated to the far North West parking lot. 3. Instructors will take role call to assure all students have evacuated. 4. Re-enter the building only when Emergency Personnel have given clearance. Act of Terrorism: In the case of a terrorist act, or an act of violence at the Aveda Institute Des Moines, it is imperative that all students and faculty are able to immediately leave the building and consider their safety first. Procedures: 1. All students, guests and staff should evacuate calmly and immediately through the nearest exit. No one should grab personal items or wait for another individual to evacuate. 2. Anyone aware of the situation and who is able to call 911, should do so immediately after evacuation. 53 3. All students and staff should meet in the Kohl’s far parking lot located at 6515 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265. 4. Instructors take role call to assure all students are in the safety zone (Kohl’s parking lot). 5. An emergency number will be given to all students to call in the event they are unable to find the safety zone. 6. After police release all safe staff members and students, the student will be able to return to the school or home as applies. Student Responsibility: Students are reminded that they are not employees of the Aveda Institute Des Moines, and therefore are not covered by Workers Compensation insurance. The Aveda Institute Des Moines is not responsible for injuries or damages suffered by students during their education. Students are encouraged to obtain medical and other insurance to protect from injuries or damages. Revised 04/09/2011 54 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAM24f AVEDA INSTITUTE DRUG POLICY It is the policy of the Aveda Institute to prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance in or on the Aveda Institute owned or controlled property. The Aveda Institute is committed to providing a campus environment free of abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of alcohol and drugs. To strengthen that commitment, the Aveda Institute has adopted and implemented a program that seeks to prevent the abuse of alcohol and drugs by the Institute, which includes its employees and students. Outlined in this statement are the Institute polices concerning the use of alcohol and drugs. This statement is provided in response to the federal DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES ACT AMENDMENT OF 1989 (Public Law 101-226). STANDARDS OF CONDUCT The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance (drugs), and the unlawful possession, use, or both, of alcohol, is prohibited in and on property owned or controlled by the Aveda Institute. No employee or student is to report to work, attend class, or participate in an Aveda Institute activity while under the influence of one or more illegal drugs or alcohol. The possession and use of alcoholic beverages by members of the Aveda Institute is at all times subject to the alcoholic beverage laws of the State of Iowa, as well as city ordinances within our service area and the Institute’s policy. AVEDA INSTITUTE SANCTIONS Violation of the policies and laws referenced above by an employee or student will be grounds for disciplinary action up to, and including, termination or expulsion in accordance with applicable Aveda Institute policies. Violators may be required to undergo evaluation, treatment, or both, for a drug or alcohol-use disorder or referral for prosecution consistent with local, state and federal criminal laws. Disciplinary action taken against a student or employee by the Institute does not preclude the possibility of criminal charges being filed against that individual. The filing of criminal charges similarly does not preclude action by the Institute. 55 OTHER SANCTIONS State law prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverage by persons under age 21. No person may sell, give, serve, or be served, alcoholic beverages to a person under age 21, and it is unlawful for a person under age to misrepresent his or her age in order to obtain alcohol. Under State law, it is a crime for any person to possess or distribute a controlled substance (drug). HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND ABUSE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT DRUGS Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses of alcohol significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in an accident. The use of even small amounts of alcohol by a pregnant woman can damage the fetus. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the likelihood of a variety of aggressive acts. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause marked impairment in higher mental functions, severely altering a person’s ability to learn and remember information. Heavy use may result in chronic depression and suicide, and may also be associated with the abuse of other drugs. Very high doses can cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce effects described above for very high doses. Longterm, heavy alcohol use can cause digestive disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, circulatory system disorders and impairment of the central nervous system, all of which may lead to early death. Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence, and at least 15-20 percent of heavy users eventually will become problem drinker or alcoholics if they continue drinking. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms, including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions, which can be life-threatening. The use of illegal drugs, and the misuse of prescription and other drugs, poses a serious threat to health. For example, the use of marijuana (cannabis) may cause impairment of short-term memory, comprehension, and ability to perform tasks requiring concentration. The use of marijuana also may cause lung damage, paranoia and possible psychosis. The use of narcotics, depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens may cause nervous system disorders and possible death as the result of an overdose. Illicit inhalants can cause liver damage. There are significant risks associated with the use of alcohol and drugs. These risks include impaired academic or work performance; lost potential; financial problems; poor concentration; blackouts; conflicts with friends and others; vandalism, theft and murder, sexual assault and other unplanned sexual relationships; spouse and child abuse; sexually transmitted diseases; and unusual or inappropriate risk-taking which may result in physical or emotional injury or death. The school maintains drug and alcohol education information which can be obtained from the Student Services Coordinator. AVAILABLE DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING AND REHABILITATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH drugfreeinfo.org 24/7 help line in Iowa, CALL 1-866-242-4111. 56 FEDERAL DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENTS The following are required of the Aveda Institute and its employees and students: 1. An employee or student shall notify his or her supervisor, or other appropriate management representative, of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the work place no later than (5) days after such conviction. 2. The Institute shall notify any federal contacting agency within ten days of having received notice that an employee or student engaged in the performance of such contract or grant has had a criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the work place. 3. The Institute will take appropriate personnel action against any employee or student who is convicted for a violation occurring in the work place and will require the employee‘s or student’s satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. Revised 05/01/2010 57 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE24f Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines is committed to ensuring an education environment free of sexual harassment, sexual violence or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Procedure: 1. Student must file a complaint with an Administrator. 2. The Administrator will document the complaint and review it in a timely manner (not to exceed (7) days). 3. In cases of harassment, the Director will first attempt to resolve the challenge through a mutual agreement of the complainant and the person complained against. 4. The Director will maintain periodic communications with the complainant until the complaint is resolved. 5. The Director will resolve complaints quickly. Barring extenuating circumstance, the Director will complete the investigation and make a recommendation within 30 days from the time the formal investigation is initiated. This policy pertains to all incidents of sexual harassment, criminal sexual violence, and assault that occur on property owned by the Aveda Institute or sponsored activities held off Aveda property. 1. Definition of Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature may constitute sexual harassment when: a. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly, as a term or condition of an evaluation of a student’s academic performance, term or condition of participation in student activities, or in other events or activities sanctioned by the Institute; b. submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an individual, is used as the basis for academic decisions or other decisions about participation in student activities or other events/activities sanctioned by the Institute; c. such conduct has the purpose or effect of threatening an individual’s academic performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. 58 2. Sexual Harassment is a violation of Section 703 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended in 1972, (42 U.S.C. S2000e, et, Sequa.) the Iowa Civil Rights Act of 1965, Iowa Code Chapter 216, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972(20 U.S.C.1691, et.seq.) and is punishable under both federal and state laws. 3. Definition of Sexual Violence or Assault: acts of sexual violence, such as rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, acquaintance rape, or other forms of nonconsensual sexual activity, or violence or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. These acts will not be tolerated at the Institute as such acts are inappropriate and create an environment contrary to the goals and mission of the Institute. Any such acts will be thoroughly investigated and will subject an individual to appropriate disciplinary sanctions and/or possible action by appropriate law enforcement agencies. It is the responsibility of all persons within the Aveda Institute to ensure an educational environment free from sexually violent and/or harassing behavior. All members of the Institute (student and staff) are expected to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual violence or assault, and harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Institute Administrator is responsible for investigating complaints of sexual harassment, sexual violence, harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and alleged sexual harassment. The Institute Administrator is contacted by using the following information: Efforts shall be made to protect the privacy of the complainants within the constraints of the law. Retaliation against persons complaining of sexual harassment, sexual violence, or violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited. Appropriate and immediate attention will be given to complaints. Students may also contact the Iowa Department of Human Rights, the Federal Equal Opportunity Commission, or the Criminal Justice System. For all formal complaints of sexual harassment, sexual violence, or violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity, the Director shall determine the action to be taken, implement the action, and notify both parties of the action. A memorandum of such action will be sent to the Aveda Institute’s Human Resources Department. Individuals found in violation of these policies will be subject to appropriate disciplinary sanctions, including possible expulsion from the Aveda Institute. If the perpetrator of sexual violence/assault is a student, he/she will be subject to disciplinary measures by the Institute. In the course of any sexual violence/assault proceedings, the victim, the victim’s support person of choice, or attorney may be present. Aveda Institute Management, in cooperation with the appropriate law enforcement authorities, and at the victim’s request, shall shield the victim from unwanted contact with the alleged assailant, including transfer of the victim to alternate classes, (if alternative classes are available and feasible). Consensual Romantic/Sexual Relations Consensual romantic/sexual relations between staff and student are strictly prohibited. Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action. Revised 09/02/2014 59 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE SEX DISCRIMINATION & SEX OFFENSE GRIEVANCE Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines prohibits crimes of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, sexual harassment, including sexual violence by an Institute employee, student, or third party. Procedure: 1. Complainant must notify the Title IX Coordinator of the offense. The Title IX Coordinator will stress the importance of preserving any evidence as may be necessary to the proof of criminal sexual assault. Complaints must be made within six months of the issue. 2. The Title IX Coordinator will document the complaint and review it in a prompt timeframe not to exceed (7) days. At the time of review, the Title IX Coordinator will review the Title IX rights and available resources, such as counseling, health and mental health services and the right to file a complaint with local law enforcement. At the request of the victim, the Aveda Institute shall make any reasonable accommodations to shield the victim from unwanted contact with the alleged, including transfer of the victim to alternate classes, (if alternative classes are available and feasible), regardless of whether the victim chooses to report the crime to local law enforcement. 3. The Title IX Coordinator will first attempt to resolve the challenge through a mutual agreement of the complainant and the person complained against. Mediation will not be used to resolve sexual assault complaints. Complainants have the right to end the informal process at any time and begin the formal stage of the complaint process (see 4). 4. During the formal complaint process, the Title IX Coordinator will research the issue, providing adequate, reliable and impartial investigation of the complaint. Both the complainant and the person complained against will be allowed equal opportunity to present relevant witness and other evidence including an advisor of their choice. Both parties are given timely notice of meetings at which one or the other or both may be present. The accuser, the accused, and appropriate officials are given timely access to information that will be used after the fact-finding investigation but during informal and formal disciplinary meetings and hearings. The Aveda Institute Des Moines uses a preponderance of the evidence standard to evaluate complaints. 60 5. The Title IX Coordinator will resolve complaints quickly. The Title IX Coordinator will complete the investigation and make a recommendation within 60 days from the time the formal investigation is initiated. The accuser and accused will receive simultaneous notification, in writing, of the result of the proceeding and any available appeal procedures. 6. Possible sanctions that the Institute may impose following the results of any institutional disciplinary proceedings for an allegation of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, sexual harassment, and sexual violence include suspensions of 3-14 days, a forced leave of absence, and termination without consideration for re-entry into any program. A. Definition of Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature may constitute sexual harassment when: 1. submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly, as a term or condition of an evaluation of a student’s academic performance, term or condition of participation in student activities, or in other events or activities sanctioned by the Institute; 2. submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an individual, is used as the basis for academic decisions or other decisions about participation in student activities or other events/activities sanctioned by the Institute; 3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of threatening an individual’s academic performance; or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment. B. Definition of Sexual Violence or Assault: acts of sexual violence, such as rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, acquaintance rape, or other forms of nonconsensual sexual activity, or violence or harassment based on sexual orientation or gender identity. C. Definition of Domestic Violence: a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner, a person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies, or any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction. D. Definition of Dating Violence: a violence committed per a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors: the length of the relationship, the type of relationship and the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship. E. Definition of Stalking: engaging in a course of conduct directly at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his or her safety or the safety of others, or suffer substantial emotional distress. 61 F. Definition of Consent in reference to sexual activity: A voluntary, positive agreement between the participants to engage in specific sexual activity. Consent must be clear and unambiguous for each participant at every stage of sexual encounter. G. Definition of “Proceeding”: The event or series of activities involving a formal or set procedure so that a decision can be made about a claim. H. Definition of “Result”: Something that happens as a consequence; outcome. Efforts shall be made to protect the privacy of the complainants within the constraints of the law. Retaliation against persons complaining of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object, sexual harassment, including sexual violence or violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity is prohibited. Compliance with these provisions does not constitute a violation of section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g), commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the Institution’s proceedings, the complainant may contact the Department of Education’s office for Civil Rights. Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison St, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544 Added 09/02/2014 62 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES VIOLATION STATEMENTS Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines that any behavior that is considered inappropriate or disruptive is viewed as a violation. Violations will result in disciplinary action which may lead to termination based upon the severity of the violation. 24e Procedures for Minor Standard Violations: Minor violations include, but are not limited to, assigned area violations, property misuses, guest service violations, tardiness (separate violation), dress code violations, misuse of electronic devices, and unprofessional behavior. 1st offense results in a verbal (documented) warning by Educators. 2nd offense results in a written warning by Educators. 3rd offense may result in the student being sent home for the day, and the student may be required to have a conversation with the Director. 4th offense will be considered a major violation, and may result in a 3 day school suspension, an 8th minor violation may result in a 5 day school suspension, and a 12th minor violation may result in a 10 day school suspension. Further violations may result in termination. Procedures for Major Standard Violations: If at any time during the student’s program, the violation of a major standard will result in termination with the exception of the 4th minor violation. If a student is terminated from a program for a major violation, they will not be considered for re-entry into any program. Major violations include, but are not limited to, using controlled substances, defacing or destroying property, stealing personal or company property, falsifying documents or timekeeping, threatening words or behaviors to other students or staff members, committing fraud, abusing or causing physical harm towards others, possession or use of weapons, and violation of local or state laws. If a student feels a violation was enforced unfairly, a student is encouraged to file a written grievance as stated in the Aveda Institute’s grievance policy, to be submitted to Administrators for approval. Revised 05/01/2010 63 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE GRIEVANCE POLICY24f Unresolved Disputes Grievance procedures are provided for students who believe that they have been unlawfully discriminated against, unfairly treated, or harassed in any way. Academic grievances relate to a complaint about a course, program of study, or grade. Students are expected to address any disagreements or conflict directly with the individual involved, in person, with a written document outlining the complaint and communication. After this, if there is no satisfactory resolution, the student may set an appointment to see the Institute Director. The grievance policy is as follows: 1. Complaints against students or Institute employees shall first be directed to the individual. Complaints must be made within six months of the issue. 2. If the complaint cannot be resolved informally, then students shall write up the details and submit to the Institute Director who will research the issue and respond with a resolution within 10 working days. 3. If there has been no satisfactory resolution, then the student may send to the Grievance Committee a written statement of the grievance. The Grievance Committee will respond back to the student within 30 days of the committee’s resolution. 4. All communications must be in writing and on file. 5. If the complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution's grievance procedures, the student may contact: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc 4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300 Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1432 Phone 703-600-7600 Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building 5th Floor 321 E 12th St Des Moines, IA 50319 515.281.4416 Faculty and staff are encouraged to address any disagreements or conflict directly with the individual involved. After this, if there is no satisfactory resolution, the individual may set an appointment to see the Institute Director and then the corporate officers. This must be documented in writing via mail, fax, or email. All communications regarding the complaint must be in writing, and all meetings and communications will be documented in the employee file. Every attempt at a satisfactory resolution will be made. Revised 05/01/2010 64 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR POLICY Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines that a list of licensed substitute educators is on the premises and will be used when needed to instruct classroom or clinic floor. Procedure: A substitute instructor will be notified a minimum of 24 hours in advance so that they can prepare if needed to instruct. In the event of an emergency, it is the responsibility of the Director of Education to find a suitable substitute instructor, or to act as a substitute instructor if no one else is available. 07/12/2010 65 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING POLICY: OFFICIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD ONCE PER YEAR. PROCEDURE: TOPICS OF DISCUSSION – Any and all topics related to Institute business including but not limited to: Curriculum Facility Tour Outcomes and Assessment Student Support Services MEETING DOCUMENTATION: - A copy of faculty meeting minutes will be maintained in a notebook titled “MEETING AGENDAS AND NOTES” This notebook is kept in the Director’s office and may be reviewed by faculty members whenever necessary. OTHER TOPICS MAY BE COVERED AT OTHER UNOFFICIAL MEETINGS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Revised 2.11.2014 66 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES STATE EXAM AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Policy: Passing exam scores is a part of the Aveda Institute’s graduation requirement. A student’s licensing packet will not be released until you have fulfilled this requirement. An administrator will be able to check out of state testing requirements for students. Procedures: Licensing Requirements To receive a license in the State of Iowa, a student is required to: NIC examinations results Complete an Exit Interview with Student Services Coordinator School submits a diploma issued by the Aveda Institute Des Moines Submit a license application and licensure fee to the State Board Office Examining Requirements Student must have a minimum of 1800 hours (Cosmetology), 516 hour (Esthiology), and have graduated from Massage Therapy program (600 hours at AIDM). Each student must have completed academic records Examining Requirements (Massage Therapy) Apply to National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Results of Exam are mailed directly from the examination service to the board of massage therapy after the exam is completed. State Written Exam Guidelines Exam may be taken if student has satisfactory academic progress and is at minimum hours requirements for exam 67 The Aveda Institute Des Moines is licensed by: Iowa Board of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences 22 Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building 5th Floor 321 E 12th St Des Moines, IA 50319 515.281.4416 www.idph.state.ia.us/licensure REVISED 07/01/2010 68 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES LOCKER/WORKSTATION POLICY Policy: Lockers and stations furnished for student use belong to the Aveda Institute and therefore are subject to search by school or police officials at any time for any reason. By entering onto the premises of the school, students agree that they and any parcels they bring with them are subject to reasonable search by school personnel at any time for any reason. Students are responsible for all of their belongings. Procedures: If a student leaves the Aveda Institute by transfer, withdrawal, or extended leave of absence, they need to take all belongings with them. Items left in the locker and/or workstations will be disposed of after 5 school days in order to provide space for incoming students. All handbags, briefcases, purses, or other items and personal belongings are subject to reasonable search once on school premises. Revised 05/01/2010 69 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURES INSTRUCTOR CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY Policy: The commission for Independent Education requires all Educators to have and retain their Iowa occupational license in order to provide instructional services at any educational institution in the State of Iowa. The Aveda Institute Des Moines requires educators to have a minimum of 12 continuing education hours per year, with 4 of these hours falling under the discipline of Teaching Methodology, and 2 falling under Sanitation/Iowa Law. Procedure: Each year all of the Aveda Institute Instructors must attend Aveda training in addition to Law required classes. Documentation supporting the continuing education will be placed in each Instructor’s file. Instructors must provide copies of any continuing education documentation to the Institute Director in an on-going basis as hours are earned. Revised 05/01/2010 70 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES STAFF EVALUATION PROCEDURES Policy: It is the policy of Aveda Institute Des Moines that all members of staff are given timely job performance evaluations. All administrative employees will be given a review 1 time per year, after the 1st twelve months of employment. All educators are given a year end review to be delivered by January of the following year. All educators’ regardless of hire date are given year end reviews. Procedure: Employees will be given their reviews by their direct supervisor, team lead or Institute Director. All participants in the review will sign and date the review. Review will be filed in employee file to be kept in the Institute Director’s office. A copy of the review will be given to all employees following review. Revised 07/01/2010 71 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE NON-RECRUIT POLICY Policy: The Institute does not recruit students that are currently attending or admitted to another school offering a similar program of study. We also DO NOT hire recruiters who are compensated based on student enrollment. Revised 8/13/2010 72 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE VISITOR’S USE OF FACILITIES Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines loves offering guests within the Aveda network to use the space of our facilities for training purposes. Any guest requesting to use the facility, must follow the correct procedure and turn in a signed off checklist to the Director of Education following the class. Any guest not following procedure may be asked not to use the facility space in the future. Procedure: Any guests requesting to use facility space must turn in an event request sheet NO LATER than one month prior to the date of the class. Once the Director of Education has approved the event, the contact person will be notified. The Director of Education will provide the contact person with a cleaning checklist to be completed and turned in after clean-up of each event is executed. Revised 08/24/2011 73 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGING Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines understands the importance of being able to afford the best education. The Financial Aid department determines the best combination of aid to meet individual student’s needs. Procedure: When packaging financial aid, the department of Financial Aid considers types and availability of funds, specific program eligibility criteria, and student variables. Once these considerations are made, aid will be packaged in the order of grants, subsidized loans, unsubsidized loans, parent plus loans, and outside financing options. All aid is borrower based and awarded by academic year, determined by the student’s start date. Revised 11/02/2011 74 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE RETURN TO TITLE IV (R2T4) Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines provides to all enrolled and prospective students information about the institute’s refund policy, requirements of Return to Title IV funds, and requirements for officially withdrawing from the school. The Consumer Information Packet explains the procedures for the return of unearned Title IV funds. After the school has determined the amount to be returned, the school will return all sums according to the following distribution: Federal Direct Loans, Federal Pell Grants and the Student. Procedure: The school will determine the amount of Title IV Aid to be returned in accordance with the Department of Education Guidelines. Eligible Title IV Aid recipients who fail to complete over 60% of a payment period are considered to have not earned all the Federal Aid that may have been previously awarded. A required calculation will be performed to determine the portion of the unearned Federal Student Aid that must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education. In many cases, the Return of Unearned Title IV Funds calculation will result in the student owing tuition and fees to the Institute that would otherwise have been paid with Federal Aid funds. This policy may also result in the student owing a refund to the Department of Education. Revised 11/02/2011 75 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE VERIFICATION Policy: Verification for information reported by students may be necessary. The Department of Education requires a portion of FAFSA filers to be verified as selected by the Central Processing System. In addition, the Aveda Institute Des Moines may choose or be required to verify additional students. All verification should take place 30 days in advance of the students start date, and must be resolved within 30 days of enrollment. Procedures: The school will provide a written statement via email to students selected for verification within 30 days of the Financial Aid department being notified, with the following information: documents required for verification, student responsibilities, and notification methods. Once notified, the student will have 7 days to make corrections to FAFSA/DOE either on their own, or in the Office of Financial Aid. Verification not completed 30 days prior to a student’s start date, may result in the student not being able to start on the original decided date. If a student starts and verification is not resolved within 30 days of enrollment, student will be withdrawn, put on official leave of absence, or converted to cash pay. The Office of Financial Aid will refer overpayment cases to the Department of Education through NSLDS. Revised 11/02/2011 76 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE ENTRANCE AND EXIT COUNSELING Policy: All first time Federal Financial Aid loan borrowers are required to complete entrance counseling. In addition, upon termination of enrollment through graduation or withdrawal, borrowers are required to complete exit counseling. Procedure: The Office of Financial Aid will not request money for students until entrance counseling is completed. Entrance counseling may be completed on www.studentloans.gov either on the student’s own time or in the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Financial Aid will verify through the database that all entrance counseling has been completed prior to requesting money for the student. Exit counseling will be completed through www.NSLDS.gov and all students will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid via email that this needs to be completed. The Office of Financial Aid will include in the email, the PDF brochure of exit counseling procedure. Revised 11/02/2011 77 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT Policy: Professional Judgment may be utilized in exceptional cases as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Procedure: Students will provide any documentation requested by the financial aid department to support a professional judgment decision prior to any verification request. Forms and documentation must be submitted within 14 days of request or consideration for professional judgment will be revoked. Revised 11/02/2011 78 AVEDA INSTITUTE POLICY AND PROCEDURE RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS Policy: Student Records for Financial Aid are retained for no less than 3 years from the end of the last award year that the student attended the Aveda Institute Des Moines. Procedure: All student Financial Aid records will be stored in a secure location either on or off-site during the student’s enrollment and for the three years following. Student records that exceed the retention policy guidelines may be stored in a secure location either on or off-site or destroyed as the school deems appropriate. Student records may be retained in special circumstances as in the case of disputes or legal action. Revised 11/02/2011 79 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE VACCINATION POLICY Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines does not have vaccination requirements for students. Procedure: Although the Aveda Institute Des Moines does not require vaccinations, we do encourage each student to receive vaccinations for health benefits. For additional information on vaccinations, please refer to The National Vaccine Information Center http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/statevaccine-requirements/iowa.aspx. Revised 12/6/2011 80 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE PEER TO PEER FILE SHARING POLICY Policy: The Aveda Institute maintains high standards and follows Federal Copyright Laws. Any unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject a student to civil and criminal liabilities. Each year, students will be given a list of the Institute procedures and penalties for violation of Federal copyright laws. Procedures: Any work submitted to the Aveda Institute may be subject to be searched via the internet , other students work, or text book work, to verify legitimacy. If a student is found to have used or distributed copyrighted material or to have shared data via file sharing, they may be subject to the below listed civil and criminal liabilities as set by the Federal Government. In addition, the Institute reserves the right to take internal disciplinary action up to and including student termination if copyrighted or file sharing occurs. Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at www.copyright.gov/help/faq. Revised 12/7/2011 81 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE ACTION PLAN POLICY Policy: The Aveda Institute Des Moines complies with Federal regulations on all policies and procedures. When a policy is in need of change, the Institute implements an action plan to remedy the policy or procedure as needed. Procedure: The Aveda Institute Des Moines uses the Federal Student Aid guide for implementing an action plan to immediately remedy the policy or procedure as needed. The action plan guidelines are found at http://ifap.ed.gov/qahome/mgtenhancementwk.html. Revised 2/27/2012 82 ISSUING CHECK POLICY Policy: Students issued a check from the Aveda Institute Des Moines are required to cash the check within 180 days of the date the original check was issued. Any student needing a check re-issued from Aveda Institute Des Moines, due to the student misplacing or destroying the check after it is initially issued, will be charged a $29.00 service fee. This fee covers the amount of cost incurred to the Aveda Institute Des Moines to stop payment on the original check issued. Procedure: Any student needing a check re-issued must pay the Aveda Institute Des Moines’ business office, $29.00 in cash or personal check form. Once the $29.00 is received from the business office, Aveda Institute Des Moines will stop payment on the initial check and will provide the student with a reissued check for the original amount. When a check remains uncashed at the 180 day mark of the original check issue date, the business office along with the financial aid office, will determine if any uncashed balance contains Title IV funds and therefore is to be returned to the Department of Education. Any Title IV funds to be returned will follow the “Order of Return of Title IV Funds” outline in the Federal Student Aid Handbook. If uncashed balances are not Title IV funds, the check recipient will be notified by mail that funds are available for a minimum of 30 days, after which funds will be sent to the State Treasurer of Iowa. Uncashed checks will be monitored on a monthly basis. Revised 8/18/14 83 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE COLLECTIONS POLICY Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute Des Moines that all students are given ample notification and opportunities to pay on their student loan debt, prior to the loans being sent to collections. If a current student is behind on their payments, they may not be able to clock in until payments are made current. Procedure: All students are responsible for payment of their student loans, regardless of what lender the loans are borrowed from. If a currently enrolled student falls behind on their payments: TFC follows up with the student ASG follows up with the student Aveda payments: The Office of Financial Aid informs students that they have fallen behind on their payments. If a student who has graduated or dropped from the program is in good standing with TFC or ASG, then the payments continue on with that servicer. Once a former student falls behind, the servicer can cancel the loan and give it back to the Aveda Institute. If a loan is returned to the Aveda Institute, the Office of Financial Aid sends a letter requesting payment within 10 days of postmark date, or the former student will be sent to collections. The same procedure remains for graduated or dropped students who have made payment arrangement with the Aveda Institute for their balance. For Federal Direct Student Loans, the Office of Financial Aid will pull a monthly list of students in default, and follow up with all students over 30 days past due via phone and letter, as stated in the Default Management Policy. Once a student is 180 days past due, they will be referred to Department of Education Collections and may be flagged as ineligible for additional federal student aid, until their defaults are resolved. The Department of Education may also garnish wages and income tax refunds. Revised 3/26/2013 84 AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES POLICY AND PROCEDURE DEFAULT MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION PLAN FOR FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS Policy: It is the policy of the Aveda Institute, that all students borrowing federal loans, are given counseling prior to receiving loans, throughout school, and upon graduation, to ensure students understand the importance of paying back federal loans. Procedure: Each student receiving Federal Direct Student Loans will meet with the Office of Financial Aid to accomplish the following: 1. All FSA loan students complete entrance counseling prior to initial loan disbursement. 2. Periodic financial literacy seminars are provided while in school. 3. Individual counseling is provided to all students who are taking additional loan funds for living expenses, including assistance with planning a monthly budget. 4. Within 30 days of graduation, all loan recipients complete on-line exit counseling and meet with a financial aid administrator for personal loan exit counseling to review their loan balance and the repayment process. (Individual counseling is also provided with drop students if possible.) The appointment includes verifying current address, phone and email. 5. A series of reminder letters are sent to all graduates and terminated students per the following schedule: 5 months grace remaining 4 months grace remaining 3 months grace remaining 2 months grace remaining 6 weeks grace remaining 4 weeks grace remaining 2 weeks grace remaining 6. At least one time per month, the Office of Financial Aid will pull the NSLDS delinquent borrower report and follow up with all students over 30 days past due via phone and letter. At this time, current contact information will also be obtained. 7. Notify direct loan servicers of all changes in student contact information. Revised 3/26/2013 85 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 25 Doug & Jana Van Polen – Owners April King – Institute Director Madelyn Cunningham – Director of Education Lilly Jacobsen – Student Services Coordinator Sheila Townsend – Business Manager & Title IX Coordinator Angie Long & Jenna Van Polen – Financial Aid Miranda Goeders – Director of Admissions Jessica Timmons – Career Placement Coordinator/Mentoring Amanda Fitch – Experience Center Manager Revised 9/4/14 86