Consumer Information
Student Services
Orientation
Prior to beginning course work, students will participate in an orientation period. During this time the students will be advised of Valley College policies and procedures, dress code and other topics as required. A discussion of emergency procedures is conducted during class orientation.
Placement
The college maintains a Placement Office for eligible students and graduates. The Placement Office provides students with a centralized service to assist them in their employment search. Although the college provides assistance, the student must assume responsibility for securing employment. The college does not guarantee employment to its graduates. Career development is an ongoing process that occurs throughout a program. After completion of all classroom studies, ongoing advice, direction, and support will be available until employment is secured.
Academic Advising
If any problems or questions arise during the course of study, students may bring them to the attention of the staff. The instructional staff is ready to assist students with problems stemming from classroom experiences, the school program, or related areas. The Admissions Director and/or Executive Director are prepared to advise students on admission, fees, tuition, scholarships, or other related topics.
Field Trips
Students may be eligible to participate in approved field trips by their instructors at appropriate times during the classroom training period. These trips are designed to supplement the curriculum and to introduce the student to situations which cannot be reproduced in the classroom. Students will be notified in advance of any scheduled trips. Field trip forms must be signed prior to any trip. In order to be eligible, student must be in good academic and financial standing.
Guest Lecturers
Guest speakers are invited to the campus to speak to the student body about career opportunities, professionalism, self-development, personal health care, etc.
Graduation
Students who have successfully completed a program within satisfactory academic requirements (2.0 GPA or better, 70% attendance or better and within 1.5 times the program length) and have satisfied their financial obligation to the college will become candidates for graduation.
Housing
The college has no facilities for student housing; however, the school may be aware of available housing in the area and will assist students upon request. The school does not inspect such housing and makes no recommendations regarding its desirability.
Library/Resource Center
The student/staff Resource Center provides access to text materials, reference books, trade journals, periodicals and Internet research, which may be used as supplemental reading for course work and for general background information. Students are requested to comply with the Resource Center rules on book checkouts and return. Students who have suggestions for additions to the Resource Center or comments on its operation should address their comments to the Executive Director.
Parking
Parking and traffic regulations must be maintained for the protection of all. Students must park in authorized spaces. Students must not park in handicapped spaces (unless possessing the appropriate licensure), on sidewalks, and in “no parking areas.” Violators are subject to being towed without prior warning or formal notification.
Credit For Previous Training
Credit for prior education at an accredited institution is granted to incoming students if it is appropriate to the course or program in which the student has enrolled at Valley College, with a grade of “C” or better. An original transcript or other documentation of previous education will be required for review by Valley College.
(Note: acceptance or denial of academic credit earned at another institution of higher education will not be based solely on the source of accreditation of a sending institution, provided that the sending institution is accredited by an agency or association that is recognized by the Secretary pursuant to Section 496 (of the current Higher Education Act) to be a reliable authority as to the quality of the education or training offered.)
The institution will also consider courses that are offered outside the institutional setting that are recognized by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Center for Adult Learning and Education Credentials programs. If the potential student disagrees with the institution’s evaluation of transfer credits, they may appeal to the Vice President, in writing, with appropriate documentation and rationale, before the final decision is made.
Transfer of Credit
Valley College cannot guarantee the transferability of credits earned at the college. A decision on the acceptance of credits earned at Valley College is at the sole discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Valley College will provide equal opportunity employment for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, or disability. Valley College will assure equal opportunity for all applicants for employment and those employed by it in personnel matters including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion and recall. Valley College will further seek personnel for available positions from minority groups and women.
This college does not discriminate against any student or applicant based on race, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap. Disabled students must, however, be able to satisfactorily use the training equipment appropriate to the course or curriculum. In addition, disabled students must be able to safely and productively handle the equipment and materials customarily used by persons employed in the field. Valley College will make reasonable accommodations for disabled students. Prior to admission, disabled applicants will be interviewed by the Admissions Director and/or Placement Director to discuss future employment opportunities.
