2018 CATALOG STUDENT HANDBOOK

1 2019 C ATA LO G & STUDENT HANDBOOK Effective 1/1/2019 Version Career Institute | 2019 CATALOG 2 | PageThis CATALOG reflects the regulations, policies, procedures, programs and fees for Pinnacle Career Institute as of January 1, 2019. Pinnacle Career Institute reserves the right to adopt, amend, and implement its policies and procedures as it deems appropriate and necessary. Under certain circumstances, Pinnacle Career Institute may grant exceptions to its policies and procedures in individual cases when it is determined, in the sole and absolute discretion of the institution, that such action would be appropriate to further the mission and purposes of the institution. The provisions of this CATALOG are not to be regarded as a contract between the STUDENT and Pinnacle Career Institute.

2 The institution also reserves the right to correct any clerical errors as necessary. Prospective students should contact admissions for information regarding any such possible changes. Currently enrolled students should consult the campus Director of Education, school Executive Director, or other appropriate administrators for additional information. All trademarked images are owned by Pinnacle Career Institute. Unless otherwise noted, other images are used under license from 3 | PagePinnacle Career Institute | 2019 CATALOG Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..3 WELCOME ..5 MISSION STATEMENT ..6 LOCATIONS ..7 NOTIFICATIONS TO students ..7 INSTITUTION OVERVIEW ..8 STATEMENT OF LEGAL CONTROL .. 8 HISTORY .. 8 ACCREDITATION AND APPROVALS .. 8 MEMBERSHIPS .. 9 ORGANIZATION.

3 9 CRITICAL STRENGTHS OF THE COLLEGE ..9 PROGRAMS OF STUDY .. 11 DENTAL ASSISTANT .. 11 MASSAGE THERAPIST .. 15 MEDICAL ASSISTANT .. 18 MEDICAL ASSISTANT-DE .. 23 WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN .. 27 PEAK TOWER TECHNICIAN .. 30 ADMISSIONS .. 38 PROCEDURES .. 38 SCHOOL POLICIES .. 38 CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE .. 39 READMISSION INTO THE INSTITUTE .. 39 DISTANCE EDUCATION .. 39 ONLINE AND FLEX-EDUCATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .. 39 VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP MOU .. 40 Military Duty .. 40 ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS .. 40 NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION .. 43 CREDIT ASSESSMENT .. 43 Transfer and Award of Academic Credit .. 43 Foreign Credentials Evaluation .. 43 Credit by Examination .. 43 Prior Learning Assessment .. 44 American Council on Education (ACE) Credit .. 44 STUDENT FINANCE.

4 45 FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY TITLE IV .. 45 PINNACLE CAREER INSTITUTE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS .. 45 APPLICATION PROCESS .. 46 GRANTS AND LOANS .. 47 SCHOLARSHIPS .. 50 TUITION FEES AND POLICIES .. 54 STUDENT S RIGHT TO CANCEL .. 54 TERMINATION BY THE SCHOOL .. 54 CANCELLATION POLICY .. 54 TUITION AND FEES .. 55 COURSE REPEATS .. 55 GENERAL TUITION REFUND POLICY .. 55 RETURN TO TITLE IV POLICY .. 56 OTHER AGENCY RETURN POLICIES .. 56 STUDENT 56 STUDENT AND CAREER SERVICES CENTER .. 56 HOUSING .. 57 STUDENT ACTIVITIES .. 57 ACADEMIC ADVISING .. 57 LEARNING RESOURCE SYSTEM (LRS) .. 57 ACADEMICS .. 58 GENERAL INFORMATION .. 58 Terms and Credits .. 58 Unit of Credit Definition .. 58 Contact Hour to Quarter Credit Hour Conversion Formula.

5 58 Academic Calendar .. 58 Course Numbering .. 59 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .. 59 Leave of Absence .. 59 Professional Conduct .. 59 Termination by the School .. 60 Graduation Requirements .. 60 Transcript of Records .. 60 Academic Integrity .. 60 CLASS SCHEDULE AND ATTENDANCE POLICY .. 61 Distance Education Class Delivery .. 62 Class 62 Attendance Policy .. 62 Flex-Education Class Delivery .. 63 Class 63 Attendance Policy .. 63 Late Work Policy .. 63 Attendance Waiver Policy .. 63 First Time students .. 64 ACADEMIC EVALUATION AND HONORS .. 64 STUDENT Grade Appeal .. 64 SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS .. 65 General Standards .. 65 Financial Aid Warning .. 65 Request for Incomplete .. 67 Course Repeat Policy .. 67 Withdrawal - Non-Academic .. 67 Pinnacle Career Institute | 2019 CATALOG 4 | PageTransfer and Award of Academic Credit.

6 67 Seeking Additional Credential .. 67 Change of Program .. 67 STUDENT RECORDS .. 68 TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS .. 68 STUDENT RECORD PRIVACY .. 68 STUDENT CIVIL RIGHTS .. 71 CIVIC RIGHTS OPPORTUNITIES .. 71 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY .. 71 CIVIL COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE .. 71 NON-CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS .. 72 STATE AUTHORIZATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR STATE REGULATORY BODIES .. 72 CATALOG SUPPLEMENTS .. 77 FULL-TIME FACULTY .. 77 TEXTBOOK LIST .. 77 PCI ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018-2019 .. 77 TUITION AND FEE SCHEDULE .. 78 STUDENT HANDBOOK .. 79 WELCOME .. 79 GENERAL CAMPUS INFORMATION .. 79 Campus Hours and Parking .. 79 Sign-in/Sign-out and 79 Open Lab Hours .. 79 Inclement Weather .. 79 School Closures and Make-Up Dates .. 79 Meeting with Faculty and Administration.

7 79 Food and Drink .. 80 Smoking Areas .. 80 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .. 80 Dress 80 Attendance .. 81 Academic Integrity .. 81 Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy .. 81 Copyright Policy and Penalties .. 86 STUDENT HANDBOOK APPENDICES .. 90 Appendix A Annual Disclosure of Completion Rates .. 90 Appendix B Annual FERPA Notification for 2018-2019 Academic 90 Appendix C Jean Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act .. 92 5 | Page Pinnacle Career Institute | 2019 CATALOG Welcome On behalf of the administration, faculty, and staff I would like to welcome you to Pinnacle Career Institute (PCI). Pursuing higher education and preparation for your future career is often life changing and one of the most important, challenging, and rewarding experiences you will undertake.

8 We realize how important the decision to continue your education is to you and your future. In this regard, it is central to the mission of PCI to empower our students to better their lives and to contribute positively to the organizations and communities in which they work and live. We accomplish these overarching goals by providing quality higher education with a STUDENT -centered focus that will prepare you for your career choice in allied health, business, or technical-professional industry related field. We are all fully committed to mentoring and supporting you in your pursuit of your education and career goals. The ultimate measure of our success is the success of you , our STUDENT . In the pages of this CATALOG you will find information regarding the academic calendar, program requirements, policies and procedures, financial aid, and other important information that will help guide you throughout your program to graduation.

9 I would encourage you to take the time to read through the CATALOG and if you have further questions to please ask a member of the campus administration, faculty, or staff for clarification. Once again, welcome to PCI and best wishes as you pursue your education and career goals. Sincerely, Jeffrey C. Freeman Chief Executive Officer Pinnacle Career Institute Pinnacle Career Institute | 2019 CATALOG 6 | Page Mission Statement The mission of Pinnacle Career Institute is to empower our students to better their lives and to contribute positively to the organizations and communities in which they work and live. We accomplish this by providing quality higher education with a STUDENT -centered focus that prepares them for careers in allied health, business, and technical-professional industry related fields.

10 We serve students locally, nationally, and internationally through our respective campus locations and distance learning formats. We are passionate and agile in responding to the changing needs of our students , employers, and the communities we serve through processes of ongoing assessment, evaluation, and improvement. Core Values Integrity We do what we say we will do. Accountability We hold ourselves and each other accountable daily for fulfilling our mission and purposes and adhering to our core values. Up-Serve students We enthusiastically strive to provide our students with quality support services that consistently exceed their expectations every day, every time. Academic Excellence - We hold ourselves and our students , through dedication and commitment, to the high standards of academic excellence required to prepare them for successful careers.