Policies

Appropriate Dress and Grooming
Since students are training for entry into their respective workplaces, they expected to act and dress accordingly. Safety, neatness, cleanliness, proper oral and personal hygiene, and good taste are important considerations in how one should dress and be groomed, both for training and for work. A student may be sent home or asked to change clothes for not adhering to proper dress and grooming requirements. Each class has its own attire requirements. Any student wearing attire deemed inappropriate for class (sweats, baseball caps, scarves, tank tops or navel bearing shirts, shorts, cut-off or navel bearing jeans, shorts, torn jeans, etc.) will be asked to change clothes into acceptable attire. Also tight or revealing garments, and any clothing with controversial or offensive insignias is not allowed.

Campus Crime Report
The annual Campus Crime Report is available upon request through the Office of the Director of Educational Services.

Code of Conduct
Trainees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and business-like manner at all times. The following Principles of Conduct are to be observed by all:

The following are types of conduct or behavior considered unacceptable and inappropriate, and are grounds for immediate dismissal or withdrawal. This conduct includes, but is not limited to:

Concealed Weapons Policy

All persons except sworn peace officers are prohibited from possessing firearms, explosives, or other deadly weapons on the campus of Employment Solutions/CTE. Persons violating this policy may be subject to arrest for carrying a concealed deadly weapon as defined in KRS.527.020, or for criminal trespassing as defined in KRS.511.060 and 511.080. A state issued permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon is invalid on the Employment Solutions/CTE campus.

Drug-Free Policy
CTE is a drug free zone and has a ZERO TOLERANCE for drug use. If you are caught with any type of illegal substances or alcohol, on campus, the student will be expelled from school for a minimum of 3 months. No student may reapply prior to the 3-month period. After that period of time, a student is eligible to reapply back into their program, as long as the student can show proof of the completion of a treatment plan or is currently being seen by a professional therapist. In the case of seeing a therapist, the student must provide written support by the therapist that the student is ready to return to school. After the student has reapplied an meeting of the CTE administration and program faculty will meet to review the application to reapply. Both administration and faculty must agree on accepting the student back into the program. Any student that is accepted back will need to complete a new enrollment agreement and pay any additional costs from the previous program (i.e. Tuition and/or fee increases). Credit will be given for already completed course work.

CTE also conducts random drug screening. All students must sign an acknowledgement of the drug screening process at Orientation. Students who test positive during a random drug screen will be suspended for a minimum period of 3-weeks and may only return on the Monday of a new start rotation. If a student tests positive a second time, the student will be expelled from school and not eligible to return for a minimum of 3 months.

Equal Opportunity
Employment Solutions/CTE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status and religion in admission to occupational programs, activities and employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and shall provide, upon request by a qualified disabled individual, reasonable accommodations including auxiliary aids and service necessary to afford individuals with a disability and equal opportunity to participate. For more information, contact Rick Christman, CEO, 1165 Centre Parkway, Lexington, KY 40517, (859) 272-5225.

Family Rights and Privacy Act Of 1974
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 became effective November 20, 1974. The act denies federal funds to any institution that does not allow parents access to their children’s files. Parents must be allowed to inspect and review all materials that are incorporated into each student’s cumulative record. Parents must be granted a hearing to challenge the contents of the records if requested. After a student reaches age 18 or is attending an institution of postsecondary education, the rights that were the parents accrue to the student. The parent’s rights cease when the student takes over. For more information, contact the Director of Educational Services.

First Aid Policy
It is the policy of CTE that no person can administer first aid beyond his/her qualifications. Medical emergencies will be referred to the appropriate medical authorities. An Incident Report Form will be completed for any emergency that occurs on campus. First aid kits are available in all classrooms on campus.

Grading/Grade Point Average
Each course within a program is graded on a four- point quality scale as follows:

Level of Competence Grade Points

Excellent A 4

Good B 3

Fair C 2

Poor D 1

Failed F 0

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is used to determine students’ progress toward their completion of academic study. The GPA is calculated by dividing the total quality points completed by the total number of credits hours attempted.

Grievance Procedure
Any student with an unresolved complaint may file a written grievance with the program instructor. The instructor will review the grievance and respond in writing within 5 working days of receipt of the grievance. If the grievance cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student may choose to forward the complaint to the Director of Educational Services. The Director of Educational Services will review and investigate the grievance. All further action taken as a result of the grievance will be based upon the written findings and conclusions. The Director of Educational Services shall respond in writing within five (5) working days as to the manner in which the situation should be handled. If the student feels the grievance has not been handled to his/her satisfaction, then he/she may contact the Council on Occupational Education regarding the grievance at the following address:

Council on Occupational Education

41 Perimeter Center East, NE, Suite 640

Atlanta, Georgia 30346

(770) 396-3898

1-800-917-2081

FAX (770) 396-3790

Health and Safety of Students
The health and safety of students is a priority at CTE. Information on the campus Health and Safety Plan is made available to students in the CTE Student Handbook and a copy is posted in the Student Lounge.

Holiday Schedule
CTE will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

New Years Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Day Thanksgiving Day (2 days)

Memorial Day Christmas Eve

Fourth of July Christmas Day (2 days)

If a holiday falls on Sunday, the Director will determine the day the holiday will be observed.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Problem-Solving Process
We realize that despite the best intentions of everyone, occasionally there are problems and concerns that cannot be resolved informally. We have established a Problem-Solving Process to help solve these concerns. If you are unable to resolve your concerns with your Instructor, you may request a conference with your Instructor and/or the Director of Educational Services. (See Grievance Policy).

Program Completion Requirements
Students are encouraged to complete a full course of training, which will provide them with the skills they need for the job market. A completer is a student who completes all course requirements and receives a Certificate of Completion. A student who leaves prior to completing all course requirements and is placed in employment is also considered a program completer.

Safety
CTE provides a safe place to work and train for all. All student/trainees are required to live by and respect all safety rules and regulations.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature where submission to that conduct or communication is made a term or condition, either explicitly, or implicitly, of obtaining an education, or obtaining or retaining employment; or submission to or rejection of that conduct or communications by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s education or employment; or that conduct or communication has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with an individual’s education, or employment, or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or employment environment. Sexual harassment may include but is not limited to:

a. unwelcome verbal harassment or abuse;

b. unwelcome pressure for sexual activity;

c. unwelcome, sexually motivated or inappropriate patting, pinching

or physical contact, other than necessary restraint of pupil(s) by

teachers, administrators or other center personnel to avoid physical

harm to persons or property;

d. unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual

favors, accompanied by implied or overt threats concerning an

individual’s education or employment status;

e. unwelcome sexual behavior or words, including demands for sexual

favors, accompanied by implied or overt promises of preferential

treatment with regards to an individual’s education status or

employment; or

f. unwelcome behavior or words directed at an individual because of

gender.

Smoking
All buildings are smoke-free buildings. No smoking is allowed in any room, including all restrooms and break areas. All smoking must be done outside at the designated smoking area. If you are unsure about where to smoke, ask any staff member.

Solicitations
No solicitations of any kind are allowed unless specific written authorization is issued by the Director.

Standards of Academic Progress
Maximum Achievement Time Frame: Students must complete their program within the maximum time frame. The maximum time frame is a period not exceeding 1.5 times the normal length of the program as measured in weeks. Students must also have completed at least one half of their course work as measured in credit hours at the midway point between enrollment and the maximum time frame.

Minimum GPA: Students will be required to maintain minimum GPAs at various points relative to their maximum time frames as follows:

Percentage of Maximum

Time Frame Minimum GPA

25% 1.00

50% 1.50

75% 1.75

100% 2.00

Students who do not meet either the Maximum Achievement Time Frame or the Minimum GPA standard will be terminated. Notice of termination for failure to meet Standards of Academic Progress will be provided in writing. Students terminated for failure to maintain Standards of Academic Progress are not eligible for financial aid.

Student Responsibilities
A student enrolled at CTE has the following responsibilities:

Student Rights
Students enrolled at CTE have the right to expect:

Transfer between Programs
Pending the approval of the student’s funding source, the student may transfer to another program within the institution after 10 consecutive days of attendance. The student must inform the instructor of his/her intent to transfer pending approval of the Director of Educational Services.