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Taylor College
CATALOG 2020-2021
Effective July 1, 2020
This catalog supersedes all prior student catalogsTaylor College
5190 SE 125th Street, Belleview, FL 34420
Phone: 352-245-4119
Fax: 352-245-0276
Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
www.taylorcollege.edu
2|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)Table of Contents
ABOUT TAYLOR COLLEGE ...........................................................................................................................................7
History ....................................................................................................................................................................7
Mission Statement..................................................................................................................................................7
Vision ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Facility Description .................................................................................................................................................7
Institutional Laboratory, Library, and Equipment ..................................................................................................8
Statement of Ownership ........................................................................................................................................8
Officers of Education Evolve...................................................................................................................................8
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...............................................................................................................................9
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Accreditation, Licensure, and Memberships ....................................................................................................... 10
Admissions Office ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Finance and Student Accounts Office ................................................................................................................. 11
Financial Aid Office .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Registrar’s Office ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Availability of Catalog .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Availability of Employee for Dissemination purposes ......................................................................................... 11
Consumer Information ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Anti-Hazing Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ........................................ 11
Health Occupations Programs ............................................................................................................................. 12
Comprehensive National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Review......................................................... 12
Dress Code ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Standards of Conduct............................................................................................................................................. 13
Sanctions................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Legal .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Institutional ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Federal Financial Aid Penalties......................................................................................................................... 14
PENALTIES FOR DRUG CONVICTIONS ......................................................................................................... 14
Counseling/Treatment .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Data and Health Risks ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Review and Distribution........................................................................................................................................ 17
Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................................... 17
Termination from Program ................................................................................................................................. 18
Sanctions ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
3|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)Sexual Misconduct Policy .................................................................................................................................... 19 Prohibited Conduct.............................................................................................................................................. 19 Weapon Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Smoking Policy ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Cell Phone Usage ................................................................................................................................................. 20 Social Media Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 20 Parking ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Inclement Weather.............................................................................................................................................. 21 Copyright Materials & Infringement Policy ......................................................................................................... 21 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 22 Grading Scale ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Withdrawal from Program .................................................................................................................................. 23 College Email Account ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ............................................................................................ 23 Health & Safety Exemption Requirement ........................................................................................................... 25 Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 Transferring in Credits ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Appeal Process for Transferring of Credits .......................................................................................................... 26 Coursework from International Postsecondary Institutions ............................................................................... 27 Transferring Credits to another Institution ......................................................................................................... 27 Clinical Site Requirements/Considerations ......................................................................................................... 27 Student Immunization ......................................................................................................................................... 28 Graduation Requirements for all Programs: ....................................................................................................... 28 Graduation Status and Credentialing Requirements .......................................................................................... 28 Honors Distinction ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Re-enrollment...................................................................................................................................................... 33 Veteran Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 34 Blended Course Offering ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Student Orientation to Online Users ................................................................................................................... 34 Online Platform ................................................................................................................................................... 34 Log-In ................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Class Meetings ..................................................................................................................................................... 34 Communication and Interaction ......................................................................................................................... 34 Grading ................................................................................................................................................................ 35 Student Services .................................................................................................................................................. 35 Learning Resources.............................................................................................................................................. 35 4|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)
Attendance for Academic Related Activity in Distance Education and Blended Course Policy .......................... 35
System Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 35
Distance Education Technical Support Information ............................................................................................ 36
STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................... 37
Academic Advising ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Personal Challenges............................................................................................................................................. 37
Financial Aid Advising .......................................................................................................................................... 37
Tutoring ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Grievance Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Arbitration/No Class Action................................................................................................................................. 39
Section 504/Americans With Disabilities Act Policy ............................................................................................ 40
Discrimination Grievance Procedure................................................................................................................... 40
Education and Prevention Programs ................................................................................................................... 41
Career Services .................................................................................................................................................... 42
LEARNING RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Library .................................................................................................................................................................. 42
College Email Accounts........................................................................................................................................ 42
Computer Lab ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Online Databases ................................................................................................................................................. 42
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 44
Non-Discrimination Policy ................................................................................................................................... 44
Information Sessions ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
Guidelines for Readmission and Transferring into another Program ................................................................. 44
Background Checks.............................................................................................................................................. 44
High School Transcripts from Outside the United States or U.S. Territories ...................................................... 45
Admissions Checklist for All Programs: ............................................................................................................... 45
Acceptance Criteria: ............................................................................................................................................ 45
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND OUTLINES .............................................................................................................. 47
Professional Nursing ............................................................................................................................................ 47
Bridge Entry Option ......................................................................................................................................... 48
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Physical Therapist Assistant ................................................................................................................................ 49
Practical Nursing .................................................................................................................................................. 51
TUITION AND FEES................................................................................................................................................... 52
Non-Institutional Fees: ........................................................................................................................................ 53
5|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)Cancellation and Refund Policy............................................................................................................................ 53 Tuition Refund Policy........................................................................................................................................... 53 FINANCIAL AID ......................................................................................................................................................... 55 Federal Pell Grant Program ................................................................................................................................. 55 The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program .............................................................................................. 55 Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan .......................................................................................................................... 55 Grade Level Progression ...................................................................................................................................... 55 Unsubsidized Stafford Loan ................................................................................................................................. 55 Direct Parent Plus Loans ...................................................................................................................................... 56 Additional Applications for Direct Loans: ............................................................................................................ 56 Financial Aid Counseling Requirements .............................................................................................................. 56 Loan Grace Period ............................................................................................................................................... 57 FAFSA Verification Process .................................................................................................................................. 60 General Title IV Student Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................................... 60 College Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................ 60 Outside Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................... 61 Employer Assistance ............................................................................................................................................ 61 Florida Pre-Paid College Plan............................................................................................................................... 61 State Scholarship and Grant Programs................................................................................................................ 61 Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance .................................................................................................................. 61 Career Source Assistance .................................................................................................................................... 61 Veterans Benefits ................................................................................................................................................ 61 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 63 Taylor College’s Course Numbering System ........................................................................................................ 63 Definition for a Unit of Credit - Credits for Associate Degree programs ............................................................ 63 Maximum Number of Students per Class............................................................................................................ 63 General Education ............................................................................................................................................... 63 Foundation .......................................................................................................................................................... 64 Program Core....................................................................................................................................................... 65 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ...................................................................................................................................... 72 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................. 73 6|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)
ABOUT TAYLOR COLLEGE
History
Established in 1999, Professional Health Training Academy offered educational training in healthcare to residents
in Central Florida. In 2005, the institution, understanding the importance of offering quality education to the
community, undertook the extensive process of earning accreditation. In 2006, the institution was granted
accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education. The institution experienced significant growth in 2008
and changed its name to Taylor College to accurately reflect the mission and programs offered to the community.
That same year, classes were offered at the newly established Belleview Campus. In 2010, Taylor College expanded
the educational opportunities available to students by offering Associate Degree programs and blended course
offering. In December 2014 Taylor College formed a partnership with HCP Taylor Holdings, Inc., parent
corporation, and operated as Taylor College, Inc., d.b.a. Taylor College, as a private institution incorporated under
the laws of the State of Florida. In 2018 the institution was granted accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of
Health Education Schools. On July 1, 2020, Taylor College LLC, d.b.a. Taylor College, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Education Evolve LLC, purchased the assets of Taylor College Inc.
Mission Statement
The mission of Taylor College is to provide the opportunity for students to obtain the knowledge, clinical skills,
and professional behaviors to be productive citizens in the community. Our College embraces partnerships with
students, businesses, and the communities we serve. The mission is supported by the following objectives that
define the institution’s purpose for existence:
▪ To serve the student by providing quality education by qualified and licensed instructors who have worked
in the field of study and can bring real life experiences to the student.
▪ To serve employers by offering programs that will produce graduates that will provide qualified
professionals to fill the employment needs of the vast and growing healthcare field.
▪ To serve the community by requiring students to participate in community service activities during their
enrollment and foster involvement in the community after the student has graduated.
▪ To encourage everyone on campus to be enthusiastic about learning, planning for a successful career in
healthcare, and being excited about being a part of our team.
Vision
The vision of Taylor College is to be the College of choice within our servicing area.
Facility Description
Taylor College’s campus is in Belleview, Florida on five acres with 10,600 square feet of learning and working space
on one floor. The campus includes three classrooms, one combination classroom/nursing skills Lab, and two skills
laboratories, administrative and faculty offices, library collection, computer lab, and student and employee
lounges. There are designated areas for handicapped parking, easy access doors, and handicapped restrooms.
The skills laboratories consist of one Nursing Simulation and Skills Lab with two patient beds and one regular bed
for students to learn proper patient nursing care. One bed is for a birthing mannequin and the other for a SIMS
mannequin. Sinks are in the laboratory, as well as mock sinks computers and monitors at beside to facilitate a
hospital environment. Each of the laboratories includes tables, chairs, and various equipment and supplies to
support the students in learning nursing skills. A list of all the nursing program equipment is available. The
combination Classroom/Nursing Skills Lab has one patient bed, mock sink, computers and monitor at bedside,
student tables and chairs, and other necessary equipment and supplies.
Another skills laboratory is for the Physical Therapist Assistant program and is equipped with the essential supplies
to deliver appropriate didactic and clinical education. A list of all PTA program equipment is available. The
7|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)equipment contained in the lab provides support for the students to learn second-hand physical therapy services provided by a licensed PTA under the direction and supervision of a licensed PT to include range of motion, therapeutic exercise, balance training, gait training, transfer training, wheelchair training, prosthetic and orthotic use, wound care, compression, superficial heat and cold, various forms of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and bandaging. The equipment allows for multiple therapy populations to be studied including neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and lymphatic patients across the lifespan. The equipment allows for measurement and data collection as well as recording of objective data through use of 12 Microsoft Surface laptop computers. The laptop computers are used in lab for students to learn electronic medical records recordings in a practical environment while treating a volunteer patient in lab simulation. The documentation software is used beginning in semester 2 and cases progress in complexity as the student continues in the curriculum. The format follows data collection and recording using the SOAP format, following a case simulation and plan of care established by a licensed PT. Institutional Laboratory, Library, and Equipment The College has a library and computer lab on campus for student and faculty use. There are two skills laboratories with hospital beds, medical and rehabilitation equipment, and sufficient supplies for training in the programs offered by the College. Statement of Ownership Taylor College, LLC is incorporated in the State of Florida and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Education Evolve, LLC, incorporated in the State of Delaware. Taylor College, LLC operates as Taylor College, a private institution, incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. Officers of Education Evolve Joseph Marino – President Carl Spatocco – Vice President of Education & New Business Development Joseph Fortunato – Vice President of Admissions & Marketing Michael Marino – Vice President of Operations & Finance Taylor College, LLC is a private institution incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. Taylor College reserves the right to make changes to this catalog at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately as stated. 8|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT On behalf of the board members, administrators, faculty, and staff, welcome to Taylor College. Taylor College is one of the best kept secrets in the region. Your health career program will be demanding but rewarding. You will be challenged to change your approach to learning. You will learn both the science and the art of health care. You will learn new technical skills, interpersonal skills, and ways of thinking about problem solving. You will learn about caring as the core value of health care and the importance of professionalism and ethical behavior. Your life will change in many ways as you proceed through your education. We are committed to your success and wish you a wonderful learning experience. Jeff Georgeson, B.A President, Taylor College 9|Page (Revise May 5, 2021)
GENERAL INFORMATION Accreditation, Licensure, and Memberships Taylor College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Additional information regarding the College can be obtained by contacting the Commission at 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N., Falls Church, Virginia 22043 telephone number 703-917-9503, fax 703-917- 4109 or E-Mail: info@ The associate nursing program at Taylor College located in Belleview, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta,GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm The practical nursing program at Taylor College located in Belleview, Florida is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm abhes.org The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Taylor College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-703- 3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 352-245-4119 or email Lisa.Joranlien@taylorcollege.edu. Taylor College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684 https://web02.fldoe.org/CIE/ The Professional Nursing and Practical Nursing programs offered by Taylor College are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. https://appsmqa.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home Taylor College has been approved for Veteran’s training by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Bureau of State Approving Agency for Veterans’ Training. Taylor College is a Service Members Opportunity College. Membership with the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and College (FAPSC) 150 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, Phone: (850) 577-3139, https://www.fapsc.org/default.aspx 10 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )
Admissions Office The Admissions Office is responsible for assisting students during the enrollment process. Students should communicate with the Admissions Office during the enrollment process, including completing and submitting admission requirements and inquiring about enrollment status. Finance and Student Accounts Office The Finance and Student Accounts Office is responsible for posting tuition and fees to a student’s account, creating overpayment checks for students, calculating refunds, and setting up payment schedules. Students should communicate with the Senior Director of Finance/Controller’s Office if they have questions regarding any charges to their account or overpayment checks. Financial Aid Office The Financial Aid Office is responsible for determining a student’s eligibility and processing and awarding of financial aid for those who qualify. Students should communicate with the Financial Aid Office if they have questions regarding their financial aid. Registrar’s Office The Registrar’s Office is responsible for maintaining student records including grades, attendance, transcripts, and other documentation related to the student’s education. Students should communicate with the Registrar’s Office if they have questions regarding their attendance or student records. Availability of Catalog The Student Catalog is available to all students, prospective students, and other members of the interested public via the College website at https://www.taylorcollege.edu/current-students/student-resources/ and printed copies are available upon request. Availability of Employee for Dissemination purposes Taylor College has a staff member available during the Institution’s administrative hours to provide institutional and financial assistance information to any enrolled or prospective students Consumer Information For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at: https://www.taylorcollege.edu/resources/consumer- information/. Anti-Hazing Policy The College to strictly prohibits any action or situation which may recklessly or intentionally endanger the mental health, physical health, or safety of its students for initiation or admission into, or affiliation with, any organization operating under the sanction of the College. This policy applies to any student or other person who may be associated with any student organization. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension and/or termination from the College or employment. The College’s President shall be responsible for the administration of this policy. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act The College prepares this annual report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) as amended by the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The full text of this report can be located on our web site at: https://www.taylorcollege.edu/resources/campus-safety/. 11 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )
This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus. Each year, an e-mail and text notifications are made to all enrolled students that provide the web site to access this report. Faculty receive similar notification and at our faculty meetings. All prospective faculty and potential students may obtain copies of the report online at https://www.taylorcollege.edu/resources/campus-safety/or by contacting the College at 5190 SE 125th Street, Belleview, FL 344420, phone 352-245-4119. Health Occupations Programs Acts which constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action as listed in s. 464.018, F.S., or s. 456.072(2), F.S., as well as violations of federal or state law, or local ordinances which directly relate to the practice of nursing or to the ability to practice nursing, shall be grounds for dismissal from the College’s health occupation programs. Repeated or cumulative acts which are not offenses listed in ss. 464.018 or 456.072(2) may still constitute grounds for disciplinary sanctions. Disciplinary sanctions may also be imposed by the College for any other offense reasonably deemed to be contrary to the best interest of the College and which directly relates to the practice of nursing and the practice of the physical therapist assistant or the viability of the College’s nursing and physical therapist assistant programs. Comprehensive National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Review Nursing students are required to participate in a comprehensive capstone review course while enrolled in the program; the on-line coursework will start the first semester and include on-campus study groups, modular study, assessments, tutorials, and active learning remediation. Students must complete all assigned course work in the documented timeline utilizing resources designed to enhance student academic and NCLEX success. Assessments may count for up to 30% of a student’s course grade, except in NUR2900 and PN1118 where ATI Capstone is a portion of the grade. Students who are not progressing satisfactorily in this comprehensive review may, at the discretion of the Instructor or Director, be assigned additional coursework/homework to be completed prior to program completion. As part of completion of the program curriculum, the student must achieve a 92% pass rate on ATI comprehensive predictor (3.0) competency exam the first time. On a second attempt, the student must receive a 95% on the ATI comprehensive predictor. Further, students must complete all modules the ATI coach assigns, therefore achieving the ATI “green light” prior to their name being submitted to National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). If not achieving the ATI “green light” by three months past the end of the final semester, the student will be required to complete a refresher course before the student’s name will be submitted to NCSBN. Dress Code Students are expected to adhere to the student handbook for specific dress code requirements based on their program of enrollment. Drug and Alcohol Policy The campus is committed to the development and implementation of a comprehensive drug and alcohol-free program to create a cost-effective, safe, and healthy workplace and school. Therefore, the campus has adopted a “Drug and Alcohol-Free Program” in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989 (including Section 22, Drug-Free Schools and Campuses). This program is consistent with guidelines developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and is intended to cover both employees of the institution and students who are attending classes and working in clinical rotation sites and other campus-arranged workplace experiences. Use or 12 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )
possession of alcohol and illegal use or possession of illicit controlled drugs or being under the influence of these
substances while on campus premises or while engaged in institution-sponsored activities is prohibited.
Standards of Conduct
• Consumption of alcohol is prohibited on all campus and externship/clinical sites.
• Drug usage, other than over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications used in accordance with a
doctor’s prescription, is prohibited while serving as an employee or student representative of the
Institution, whether on- or off-campus.
• The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances on any campus or
externship/clinical site is strictly prohibited.
• The operation of any vehicle or machinery for institution business or training while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
• The sale of drugs or alcohol on any campus or externship/clinical site is prohibited.
• The campus reserves the right to conduct drug and/or alcohol testing for pre-employment/enrollment,
reasonable suspicion, and post-accident. In the case of an employee or student with a prior violation for
drugs or alcohol or is subject to DOT rules, those individuals will be subject to random screening, and
they will be notified of that condition.
Note: The term “Campus” also encompasses any school sanctioned activity/function.
Sanctions
Legal
The Institution will comply with all federal, state, and local laws and policies regarding the abuse of alcohol and
other drugs by its employees and students. In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the institution, all
employees and students should be aware that federal, state, and some local laws treat illegal possession, use,
sale/distribution, or manufacturing of drugs or alcohol as serious crimes that can lead to imprisonment, fines, and
assigned community service. Resulting convictions can prevent a person from entering certain fields of
employment and may have to be listed on employment applications.
The possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs is prohibited by federal law. There are strict penalties for drug
convictions, including mandatory prison terms for many offenses. For a listing of federal offenses, penalties and
sanctions, visit the Department of Justice / U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration- Office of Diversion Control
website at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/index.html.
Institutional
Sanctions the Institution will impose:
• Any employee or student found consuming alcohol or drugs on any campus or externship/clinical site
shall be subject to disciplinary action.
• Any employee or student found using, possessing, manufacturing, or distributing illegal drugs or
transferring alcohol or drugs during normal working/school hours on any campus or externship/clinical
site shall be subject to disciplinary action.
13 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )• Any employee or student who reports to work or class under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not
be permitted to remain on campus or the externship/clinical site and will be escorted home. The
employee or student shall also be subject to disciplinary action.
• Consistent with the Drug-Free Workplace Law, as a condition of employment, all employees are
required to abide by the terms of this policy and notify Human Resources of any criminal drug conviction
for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.
• Compliance with this policy is considered a condition of employment and/or acceptance for study;
therefore, if an employee or student violates this policy, discipline will be assessed accordingly and the
individual could be subject to termination or expulsion or referral for prosecution.
• In all cases, the Institution abides by local, state, federal, and where applicable DOT sanctions regarding
unlawful possession of drugs in prohibited areas and/or the use of alcohol by individuals who have not
attained the legal drinking age. Any drug identified by the law as illegal is included in this program, as
are legal prescription drugs used in a manner contrary to a doctor’s prescription.
• In the event of a failure of a drug or alcohol screen, a DOT student or employee must be cleared by a
substance abuse professional.
Federal Financial Aid Penalties
According to the Higher Education Act (HEA), students convicted for a drug offense that occurred
during a period of enrollment while they were receiving federal financial aid may lose eligibility for
federal aid. Federal aid includes Federal Pell and FSEOG Grants, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Loans, Federal
Direct PLUS Loans, and other financial assistance.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) asks students if they have been convicted of a
drug-related offense. If the student answers “yes” to the question, then he or she will be sent a
worksheet by the federal processing center to determine whether the conviction affects
eligibility for aid. Should the financial aid office be notified that a student has been convicted of sale
or possession of illegal drugs, financial assistance will be suspended immediately. If a conviction was reversed, set
aside or otherwise rendered invalid, it does not count. Convictions occurring during periods of non-enrollment
also do not count. In addition, any conviction received as a juvenile does not count, unless the student was tried
as an adult.
Failure to answer the question automatically disqualifies students from receiving federal financial aid. Answering
this question falsely could result in fines, imprisonment, or both.
PENALTIES FOR DRUG CONVICTIONS
A federal or state drug conviction can disqualify a student for Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds.
Convictions only count against student eligibility if they were for an offense that occurred during a
period of enrollment for which the student was receiving FSA and they do not count if the offense was not during
such a period, unless the student was denied federal benefits for drug trafficking by a federal or state judge. Also,
14 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )a conviction that was reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record does not count nor does any
conviction received as a juvenile count unless the student was tried as an adult.
POSSESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
• First offense: Loss of eligibility for federal financial aid for one year from the date of conviction.
• Second offense: Loss of eligibility for federal financial aid for two years from the date of conviction.
• Third offense and subsequent offenses: Indefinite ineligibility for federal financial aid from the date of
conviction.
SALE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS
• First offense: Loss of eligibility for federal financial aid for two years from the date of conviction.
• Second offense and subsequent offenses: Indefinite ineligibility from the date of conviction.
Note: The student may regain eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends. If the student was convicted
of both selling and possessing illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be
ineligible for the longer period.
How to Reduce the Period of Ineligibility or Regain Eligibility
The student may shorten the period of ineligibility by:
• Successfully completing an approved drug rehabilitation program that includes passing two
unannounced drug tests;
• Having the conviction reversed, set aside or otherwise rendered invalid.
Students who regain eligibility during the award year should notify the financial aid office immediately so that
they might receive any eligible financial aid which they are entitled to receive.
It is the student’s responsibility to certify that a rehabilitation program was successfully completed, as with the
conviction question on the FAFSA. The Institution is not required to confirm the reported information unless
conflicting information is determined.
Qualified Drug Rehabilitation Program
A qualified drug rehabilitation program must include at least two unannounced drug tests and must satisfy at least
one of the following requirements:
• Be qualified to receive funds from a federal, state, or local government agency or program, or from a
state-licensed insurance company, or
• Be administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court, or by a state
licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor
15 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )Convictions for Offense That Occurred During Enrollment
Federal regulations require an enrolled student convicted of a drug offense after receiving federal financial aid to
notify Student Financial Services immediately. The student may be ineligible for further aid in that academic year
and required to pay back all federal aid received after the date of the conviction. The Financial Aid Office will work
with the student regarding all the available options.
Counseling/Treatment
The Institution supports programs aiding in the prevention of substance abuse. Students and employees are
encouraged to seek assistance for substance abuse problems. Many health insurance plans include drug, alcohol,
and mental health services. If you need help in finding a treatment center, the Federal Substance Abuse & Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a free service to help locate a facility. The toll-free Treatment
Referral Hotline can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-622-HELP (4357). Their treatment facility
location can be accessed online at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment.
Data and Health Risks
The entire section listed below comes directly from samsha.gov, 2020
Alcohol
Data:
• The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 139.8 million Americans age 12 or older
were past month alcohol users, 67.1 million people were binge drinkers in the past month, and 16.6
million were heavy drinkers in the past month.
• About 2.2 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in 2018 drank alcohol in the past month, and 1.2 million of
these adolescents binge drank in that period (2018 NSDUH).
• Approximately 14.8 million people age 12 or older had an alcohol use disorder (2018 NSDUH).
• Excessive alcohol use can increase a person’s risk of stroke, liver cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, cancer,
and other serious health conditions.
• Excessive alcohol use can also lead to risk-taking behavior, including driving while impaired. The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 29 people in the United States die in motor vehicle
crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver daily.
Opioids
Data:
• An estimated 808,000 people had used heroin in the past year, based on 2018 NSDUH data.
• In 2018, there were 10.3 million people age 12 or older who misused opioids in the past year. The vast
majority of people misused prescription pain relievers (2018 NSDUH).
• An estimated 2.0 million people aged 12 or older had an opioid use disorder based on 2018 NSDUH
data.
• Opioid use, specifically injection drug use, is a risk factor for contracting HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
The CDC reports that people who inject drugs accounted for 9 percent of HIV diagnoses in the United
States in 2016.
16 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )• According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Understanding the Epidemic, an average
of 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
Marijuana
Data:
• 2018 NSDUH data indicates that 43.5 million Americans aged 12 or older, 15.9 percent of the
population, used marijuana in the past year.
• Approximately 4.4 million people aged 12 or older in 2018 had a marijuana use disorder in the past year
(2018 NSDUH).
• Marijuana can impair judgment and distort perception in the short term and can lead to memory
impairment in the long term.
• Marijuana can have significant health effects on youth and pregnant women.
Emerging Trends in Substance Misuse:
• Methamphetamine—Methamphetamine use has risen in the United States. In 2018, NSDUH data show
that approximately 1.9 million people used methamphetamine in the past year. Approximately 1.1
million people had a methamphetamine use disorder, which was higher than the percentage in 2016,
but similar to the percentages in 2015 and 2017. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that
overdose death rates involving methamphetamine have quadrupled from 2011 to 2017. Frequent meth
use is associated with mood disturbances, hallucinations, and paranoia.
• Cocaine—In 2018, NSDUH data show an estimated 5.5 million people aged 12 or older were past users
of cocaine, including about 775,000 users of crack. The CDC reports that overdose deaths involving have
increased by one-third from 2016 to 2017. In the short term, cocaine use can result in increased blood
pressure, restlessness, and irritability. In the long term, severe medical complications of cocaine use
include heart attacks, seizures, and abdominal pain.
• Kratom—Kratom is a tropical plant that grows naturally in Southeast Asia with leaves that can have
psychotropic effects by affecting opioid brain receptors. It is currently unregulated and has risk of abuse
and dependence. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that health effects of Kratom can include
nausea, itching, seizures, and hallucinations.
Review and Distribution
This policy will be reviewed biennially (in even-numbered years) to determine its effectiveness. During the review,
an analysis of the effectiveness of the methodology will be reviewed in addition to the sanctions imposed therein.
The policy will be distributed to employees and students on an annual basis by October 1st. Employees and
students will receive email notification annually from the Campus President or their designee.
Student Code of Conduct
Any act or behavior on the part of the student that does or could damage, tends to impair, interfere with, or
otherwise interfere, disturb, or obstruct the orderly conduct, processes, functions, and/or interests of the College
is expressly prohibited. In addition, Students violating any federal or state laws while enrolled at the College will
be immediately dismissed. Acts or behaviors in violation of this code of conduct may include, but are not limited
17 | P a g e ( R e v i s e M a y 5 , 2 0 2 1 )to, the following (in any other the following assume while on campus or while participating in any College function
off campus):
▪ Consumption of alcoholic beverages
▪ Illegal use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs, narcotics, or other controlled substances
▪ Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the following:
- Cheating, plagiarism, or other forms of academic dishonesty
- Interference with the teaching and learning process
- Furnishing false information to any College official, faculty member, or any entity of the College
- Forgery, alteration, or misuse of any College document, record, or instrument of identification
- Using ATI information of another student
• The use of indecent or abusive language
• Gambling
• Hazing
• Falsification of any record associated with the College
• Unauthorized use of the College name
• Lewd or indecent behavior
• Violence against any member or guest of the College
• Theft, vandalism, or willful destruction of College property or of the property of members or students of
the College
• Interference with the freedom of movement of any member or guest of the College
• Obstruction of the normal process and activities of the College
• Deliberate interference with the rights of others
• Sexual harassment, bullying, battery, or assault
• Accessing, altering, or deleting College computer files/systems
• Stalking (to repeatedly follow another person to put that person in fear for his/her safety)
• Violation of the College’s Computer Usage policies
• Trespassing
• Bomb Threats
• Unauthorized possession, duplication, or use of keys to any College premises or unauthorized entry to or
use of College premises or properties
• Violating the College’s Social Media Policy as set forth in this Catalog.
Termination from Program
Students may be dismissed from the College for any of the following reasons:
▪ Violation of attendance required for program.
▪ Failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress (SAP).
▪ Failure to meet the school’s financial obligations.
▪ Disruption of school activities including classroom, clinical, or campus.
▪ Misconduct or cheating.
▪ Violation of any of the institution’s policies.
▪ Failure to comply with staff/faculty directives.
▪ Unprofessional conduct/pattern of behavior deviating from normal.
▪ Breaking any policies set by the Institution.
▪ Sexual misconduct/harassment.
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