CATALOG SUPPLEMENT LANCASTER

CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

LANCASTER

Administration

Effective: 02/06/2015

Sharon Ahearn

Campus President

Teri Klekar

Director of Career Services

Sarah Kirton

Regional Director of Financial Aid

Crystal Ellerbe

Master Director of Admissions

Paul Dilger

Director of Student Success ADA Coordinator

Open

Corporate Librarian

Joel Nelson

Director of Academic Operations for Online Education

Faculty

Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials

Edgar Allen Program Manager HVACR M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S., Park University, Management

Tina Brodrick Program Manager Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

M.B.A., Golden Gate University, Business Administration; B.A., West Coast University, Business

Administration Marilyn Lim-Carreon Program Manager Medical Assistant,

Student Success

M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Business Administration; B.S.B.M., University of Phoenix, Business Management Marc Estrada Program Manager Allied Health, Medical

Office Administrative Assistant, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Accounting

M.B.A., University of Phoenix, Healthcare Management; B.S., State University of New York, Community and Human Services

Treg Gardner Program Manager Computer Science, Network Security, Office Administration

M.I.S., University of Phoenix, Computer Information Systems; B.S., University of Phoenix, Information Technology Bonnie Gerber Program Manager EMT MAED, Trident University International,

Higher Education; BA, Wayland Baptist University, Occupational Education; AAS, Community College of the Air Force, Allied Health; AAS, Community College of the Air Force, Instructor of Technology and Military Science Stephanie Johnson Program Manager Massage Therapy Certificate in Massage Therapy, Golden

State Business College; CPI Robert Wright Program Manager Paralegal Studies,

Criminal Justice

L.L.M., Franklin Pierce Law Center; J.D., University of Louisville; B.A., Centre College

Faculty

Name Job Title Subject Area Credentials

Angeline Yoder Program Manager General Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.E.d., Bloomsburg University; M.B.A., Bloomsburg University; B.S., Bloomsburg University

Kristynna Foster Lead Instructor Medical Assistant Diploma, North Valley Occupational Center, Vocational Nursing; Certificate, Modern Technology School of X-Ray, Medical Assistant Front and Back Office Dalene Garrett Lead Instructor Dental Assisting Certificate, San Diego Community College,

Registered Dental Assistant; A.S., San Diego Community College, Registered Dental assistant

Benjamin Wordinger Lead Instructor Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration,

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Northern Arizona University

Kimberly Chancey Lead Instructor Applied Technology M.S., University of Alaska, Engineering and Science Management; B.S., University of Texas, Electrical Engineering

Pamela Felke Lead Instructor Hospitality B.A., Political Science, Colorado State University

Kimberly Rogers Lead Instructor Allied Health, Medical Office Administrative Assistant

M.B.A. Health Care Management, Colorado Technical University; M.B.A., Colorado Technical University; B.S. in Liberal Studies, Grand Valley State University

Amanda Edwards Instructor Business

Administration

M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology,

Management/Marketing

Sarah Kelly Instructor Student Success J.D., University of San Diego School of Law; M.B.A., Ohio State University, B.S., Ohio State University, Business

Administration

Laurie Novy Instructor General Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Educational Leadership; M.S., Illinois State University, English; B.S., Illinois State University, English

Jacqueline Phillips Instructor Medical Assistant Diploma, Metro Tech, Surgical

Technology; Certificate, Maric College, Medical Assistant

Faculty

Javier Valencia Instructor Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration

Certificate, Antelope Valley College, Fire Technology; A.S., Antelope Valley College, Fire Technology

Jamie Villela Instructor Dental Assisting Diploma, Clarita Career College, Dental Assistant

Lenore Strohmer-Vu Instructor Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Master in Healthcare Administration, Capella University; Bachelor of Science Human Services, University of Phoenix; Diploma in Medical Assisting, Bryman College; CPI

Academic Calendar

Effective: 01/06/2014

Program Start Dates

Charter College schedules ten modules in a calendar year. Each module meets for five weeks.

Charter College observes Constitution and Citizenship Day on September 17th of each year to commemorate the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. If September 17th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the College will celebrate Constitution Day during the preceding or following week.

2014 2015

Module Dates Module Dates Start End Start End

01/06/14 02/09/14 01/05/15 02/08/15 02/10/14 03/16/14 02/09/15 03/15/15 03/17/14 04/20/14 03/16/15 04/19/15 04/21/14 05/25/14 04/20/15 05/24/15 05/26/14 06/29/14 05/25/15 06/28/15 06/30/14 08/03/14 06/29/15 08/02/15 08/04/14 09/07/14 08/03/15 09/06/15 09/08/14 10/12/14 09/07/15 10/11/15 10/13/14 11/16/14 10/12/15 11/15/15 11/17/14 12/21/14 11/16/15 12/20/15

Holidays and Make-Up Days

Due to certain annual holidays, course make-up days are required. These make-up days are identified below.

2014 2015

Holiday Make-Up Day Holiday Make-Up Day

Memorial Day May 26, 2014 May 30, 2014 Memorial Day May 25, 2015 May 29, 2015 Independence Day July 4, 2014 July 11, 2014 Independence Day July 4, 2015 N/A Labor Day September 1, 2014 August 22, 2014 Labor Day September 7, 2015 September 11, 2015 Thanksgiving November 27-30, 2014 December 5, 2014 & December 12, 2014 Thanksgiving November 26-29, 2015 November 20, 2015 & December 4, 2015 Winter Break December 22, 2014- January 4, 2015 N/A Winter Break December 21, 2015 – January 3, 2016 N/A

Tuition and Fees

Effective: 01/05/2015

Certificate Programs

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

72.0 $24,480 $0 $0 $0 $24,480

Hospitality 69.5 $23,769 $0 $0 $0 $23,769

Massage Therapy 61.0 $22,265 $0 $0 $0 $22,265

Medical Assistant 69.0 $23,115 $0 $0 $0 $23,115

Medical Office Administrative Assistant 69.0 $23,115 $0 $0 $0 $23,115

Network Security 63.0 $21,735 $0 $0 $0 $21,735

Office Administration 72.0 $23,760 $0 $0 $0 $23,760

Paralegal Studies 69.0 $23,805 $0 $0 $0 $23,805

Associate of Applied Science Programs

Program Credit Hours Tuition Recovery Fund* Books & Supplies Fees Total Allied Health 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500 Applied Technology 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500 Business Administration 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500 Criminal Justice 99.0 $41,382 $0 $0 $0 $41,382 Network Security 90.0 $13,500 $0 $0 $0 $13,500 Paralegal Studies 96.0 $41,376 $0 $0 $0 $41,376

Bachelor of Science Programs

Program Credit Hours Tuition Recovery Fund* Books & Supplies Fees Total Accounting 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400 Business Administration 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400 Computer Science 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400 Criminal Justice 180.0 $41,400 $0 $0 $0 $41,400

Health Care Administration 196.5 $39,405 $0 $0 $0 $39,405

Tuition and Fees

Students are billed each quarter based on the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled for the quarter and the cost per credit hour for their program. Full time students must take a minimum of twelve (12) quarter credit hours or a maximum of nineteen (19) quarter credit hours per term. Although Charter College encourages all students to attend full time occasionally students may attend part-time. If a student is attending part-time, financial aid will be adjusted based on actual hours attended.

Freshmen have successfully completed less than thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours. Sophomores have successfully completed at least thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, but fewer than ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Juniors are those students who have successfully completed at least ninety (90) quarter credit hours. Seniors have successfully completed at least one hundred thirty-six (136) quarter credit hours.

Other Costs

Student ID Replacement Fee $20

Official Transcript Fee $7

Official Transcript Fee (24-hour processing) $25

Duplicate Certificate Fee $50

Credit Earned by Proficiency Exam or Experiential Learning Credit* (per course)

$100

Administration fee** $75

Business License Fee (MT) $125

Certification Fee (MT) $125

Certification Fee (HVACR) $125

*Non-refundable; the charge is per attempt.

**This fee is assessed when a student officially withdraws or is involuntarily withdrawn or dismissed. See the Withdrawal or Dismissal section.

Scholarships

Charter College Career-Focused Educational Scholarship - $1,500 Award Eligibility Requirements:

 High School graduate from accredited high school in 2014.

 Complete essay describing academic plans and career goals. Provide specific examples. ESSAY FORMAT: 1-2 pages, typed.

 Submit application with essay and official high school transcript no later than June 27, 2014, to start no later than September 8, 2014 OR submit by August 29, 2014, to start no later than November 17, 2014. Application with documents are accepted vial mail or at the campus.

 All applicants must complete an admission interview with an Admissions Representative at Charter College prior to June 20, 2014 or August 22, 2014, respective to anticipated start date.

Selection:

 The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients and notify recipients no later than July 18, 2014, for the August 4th _{and September 8}th _{starts and September 19, 2014, for the October 13}th _and November 17th _{starts. Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.}

Conditions of Award:

 All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students, maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements and successfully complete the program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the scholarship, or the remaining portion.

Charter College YouthBuild Star Scholarship - $2000 Award Eligibility Requirements:

 Any graduate of a YouthBuild program located in Los Angeles County.

 YouthBuild students who are expected to graduate within 90 days of the deadline for applications are also eligible.

 Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and is eligible to work in the United States.

 Complete a “Star High Scholarship Essay” to outline career goals and execution plans, demonstrating a definite plan to use the education acquired through Charter College to enter a new field or re-enter the workforce.

 Submit a letter of reference provided by a YouthBuild counselor//teacher with whom the prospective student is currently working and with whom the prospective student will work, in cooperation of Charter College faculty and staff, to ensure the success and graduation of the applying prospective student.

 Complete a Career Planning Session with a Charter College Admissions Representative.

 Applicant must meet the admissions requirements of a certificate or diploma program at Charter College. Applicants Should:

 Have demonstrated academic excellence while in the YouthBuild program.

 Have good attendance while in the YouthBuild program. Application Criteria:

 The Scholarship Selection Committee will determine award recipients based on eligibility and need, and will notify recipients no later than 1 week prior to the start of the next academic term. Note, please take your time and check your essay for grammatical errors.

 All scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students either on-ground at the campus location or enrolled online, maintain on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, meet attendance requirements, and successfully graduate from their program of study. Failure to do so will result in forfeit of the remaining allocation.

 The application and its accompanying components must be mailed, faxed, or hand delivered to the YouthBuild Scholarship Selection Committee at the Lancaster or Long Beach campus.

 Any materials submitted, other than those requested by Charter College, will not be considered. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed in order of receipt. Both the agency sponsor and award recipient will be contacted by an Admissions Representative to be informed of the committee’s decision.

Star YouthBuild Scholarship Essay Guidelines:

 At Charter College, we understand that students are faced with a wide range of responsibilities that can hinder them from achieving their goals. This essay is intended to help them anticipate what obstacles they might face during their program and strategize to overcome them.

o In a typed, one-page essay, please address the following:

 Explain your overall career goals and how this new career will positively impact the lifestyle of yourself and your dependents.

 Outline your plan for the following challenges, in one or two sentences per bullet. Keep the length of your program in mind when addressing these issues:

 Childcare

 Transportation and Housing

 Income

 Support and accountability for academic and emotional success

 What are you most nervous/concerned/worried about in regards to your success at Charter College?