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STUDENT SERVICES/ CONDUCT

STUDENT ADVISING POLICY

The staff at Technical Learning Centers is dedicated to aiding each student in successfully completing their career program and- their fulfillment of their career objectives. To enhance the academic program, the following student advising services are available by appointment:

• Academic-Instructors/School Director
• Career-Placement Coordinator/School Director
• Financial Aid-Financial Aid Administrator
• Substance Abuse-School Director

STUDENT RECORDS POLICY

The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits an institution from releasing the school records or any other information about a student to any third party without the written consent of the student. Technical Learning Centers protects the privacy and confidentially of all student records. Students are guaranteed the right to access to their own files. Technical Learning Centers maintains a file for each student whether or not the student completes the program. All student files are retained by the institution for a minimum of three (3) years.

HONOR SYSTEM POLICY

True learning occurs only with the spirit and practice of integrity and honesty. If it is determined, upon investigation, that a student received unauthorized assistance in accomplishing assignments, quizzes and/or examinations, that student will be dismissed.

GUESTS POLICY

Students are invited to bring guests to show them the school's facilities at any time. Should the student's guest desire sitting in on a class lecture, authorization by the School Director will be required first. Additionally, an Admissions Representative will welcome the opportunity to conduct a tour and explain the various training programs to any guest.

COMPUTER LABORATORY USE POLICY

Technical Learning Centers maintains a modern, state-of-the-art computer laboratory and is available to all students during non scheduled class usage hours. It is important for students to recognize that this equipment is complex and costly. Correct operating procedures should be followed at all times. Machine down time due to improper use is expensive and is a loss for all students. No smoking, eating, or drinking is permitted, at any time, in the computer laboratory.

GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES

District of Columbia is one of the fastest growing travel, medical, legal, and business job markets in the country. Technical Learning Centers maintains a Placement Representative to assist graduates in contacting companies in order to secure employment. It should be noted that Technical Learning Centers does not guarantee employment upon completion of any program. The Placement Director acts as a liaison between the classroom and the employment community. Information on job search techniques is provided to students during the Career Development module, based on the current needs of local businesses and industries.

NOTE: All graduates will be considered to need placement assistance unless a signed student waiver of placement assistance is in their file. Graduates waiving placement assistance may still receive placement assistance by notifying the Placement Department that they again wish to be placed in an active job seeking status. Successful job search is dependent upon a self-confident and well prepared applicant with a pre-planned strategy. The Placement Representative will assist in this effort. While placement is not guaranteed, the Placement Director will work diligently with each graduate until he/she is placed, assuming cooperation on the part of the graduate.

The Placement Director assists graduates to find employment opportunities in their career fields, matching their training, capabilities, and experience. The Placement Representative is also available to assist in future years when an Technical Learning Centers alumnus contemplates a change in jobs. Only graduates of Technical Learning Centers are eligible for placement assistance, which is provided without additional charge to the graduate and is a lifetime service. In order to effectively utilize the placement services, the graduate must agree to the following policies:

1. A completed resume, in final form, must be submitted to the Placement Representative upon graduation.

2. If an appointment with an employer or with the Placement Representative cannot be kept, a call must be made to the Placement Director changing or canceling the appointment.

3. Graduates must keep the Placement Representative advised on any change in name (in case of marriage), address, telephone number, temporary absence from the area, and employment status.

4. In order to enhance the employment potential of each graduate, the Placement Representative should be notified immediately of the results of each interview and when a job is accepted.

5. Graduates must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. International students are not eligible for employment in the United States and will not receive such assistance from the school.

6. Graduates who default on their student loan received as a student at Technical Learning Centers, or who owe a past due tuition balance, or refuses to follow the placement policies may lose their eligibility for placement services.