Safety & Crime Handbook

INTRODUCTION: THE JEANNE CLERY DISCLOSURE OF CAMPUS SECURITY POLICY & CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS ACT, 20 U.S.C. § 1092(F), AS AMENDED (THE “CLERY ACT”) is a federal law requiring all institutions of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance under the program authorized under the Title IV Higher Education Act of 1965 to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. The Clery Act is a consumer protection law that aims to provide transparency around campus crime policy and statistics. The Clery Act requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disseminate a public annual security report (ASR) to employees and students every October 1st. This ASR must include statistics of campus crime for the preceding 3 calendar years, plus details about efforts taken to improve campus safety. ASRs must also include policy statements regarding (but not limited to) crime reporting, campus facility security and access, law enforcement authority, incidence of alcohol and drug use, and the prevention of/response to sexual assault, domestic or dating violence, and stalking.

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, operating as an institution of higher education, must include four distinct categories of crime in their ASR crime data.

Wherever crimes occur, campus police and public safety departments must maintain a daily crime log of all reported crimes that fall within their jurisdiction. This crime log must be made available to the public during daily business hours. When a crime covered by the Clery Act occurs, campus officials are required to evaluate if there is a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community to determine if a timely warning needs to be issued to all staff and students. In the event of an immediate, significant danger to the health or safety of the campus community (e.g., weather, disease outbreak), campus officials may issue an emergency notification. This notification can include the entire campus or be limited to a specific area deemed to be at risk.

Our intent is to inform all students and employees of Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology of its safety and security procedures and policies. Our local police department, as well as the staff, have compiled the statistics used in this report. Our information explains our policy regarding crime, accident prevention, public safety, criminal and accident reporting procedures, and fire safety. Please feel free to ask questions. The safety of our students and employees is important to us. Please be advised that this is an annual disclosure that has been compiled each year. During orientation for new students or employees, and then again in January of each year, each student and employee are informed of our security report, procedure, and safety practices. We explain the importance of student and employee knowledge of how to protect themselves against crime.

Accident & Crime Prevention

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology does not assume liability for stolen property. Each student or employee should always keep their personal property locked in their lockers. We encourage you not to bring large amounts of money or valuable jewelry; this will reduce the opportunity for theft. All criminal activity and accidents that occur on school property must be reported to the Director of Operations. Circumstances surrounding the incident must be kept confidential. The Director of Operations must make such information available, keeping information such as names confidential. The following information shall be made available:

1. During weekly announcements, a general account of criminal activity will be announced.

2. All criminal activities and/or accidents will be posted, omitting any confidential information.

3. During the announcement, emphasis will be placed on prevention.

4. A confidential file will be kept on all crimes and accidents in detail.

5. Statistics regarding all incidents of criminal activity or misconduct within the institution will be available upon request.

6. Statistics concerning the number of accidents or criminal activities during the calendar year are posted in this volume.

Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology reserves the right to prosecute anyone, on a case-by-case basis, to the full extent of Georgia state law as well as United States federal law for violations. The following criminal violations may include but are not limited to:

• Burglary

• Dating violence

• Domestic violence

• Forcible and non-forcible sex offenses

• Hate crime including larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, or vandalism

• Larceny

• Murder

• Rape

• Robbery/theft

• Simple or aggravated assault

• Stalking

• Unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol or other controlled or illegal substances

Emergency Procedures

Emergency evacuation of the school should proceed as fast and safely as possible.

Fire

Always evacuate the area of the fire.

Call 911.

Evaluate the situation.

When the fire department arrives, the Director of Operations will be contacted.

Call roll and make sure all are accounted for in the designated area that has been assigned.

Students' Right-to-Know Policy

According to the Student Right-to-Know Act (P.L. 101-542) of 1990, colleges and universities that administer federal Title IV funds must disclose certain information to prospective and enrolled students, parents, and employees. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions. This list provides references, reports, and additional relevant information as required and can also be found on the institution’s website.

Academic Programs and Policies

Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs

Campus Security Policies, Crime Reporting, and Statistics

Student Complaint Policies and Procedures

Consumer Information

Copyright Information

Cost of Attendance

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information

Equal Opportunity - Equality and Diversity

Faculty

Federal Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

Financial Aid Information

Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics, and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)

General Institutional Information

Graduation Rates

Health and Safety

Instructional Facilities

Privacy of Student Records - Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Services for Students with Disabilities

Student Financial Assistance

Voter Registration

 

Resources Available

Many resources are available for those having difficulty dealing with substance abuse or addiction. Treatment associated with local hospitals and health clinics is available in most cities and counties.

In the state of Georgia, treatment resources can be found on the Internet at the following sites:

www.stopaddiction.com

www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov

www.soberrecovery.com

www.midwayrehab.org

Note: Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology does not endorse any treatment center or resource. For information on Federal Drug Trafficking Penalties, please follow the following link:

http://www.justice.gov/dea/agency/penalties/htm

Crime Statistics

In compliance with Public Law 102-26, the following information on campus crime is reported for your view. The following criminal offenses were reported to campus security or local police as having occurred on campus.

Offense	2018	2019	2020	2021
Rape	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	0	0
Assault	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0
MV Theft	0	0	0	0

In addition to the above crimes, no arrests were made for these violations:

Liquor Law Violations: 0

Drug Abuse Violations: 0

Weapons Possession: 0

This information is updated annually and made available to all students, employees, and applicants.

 

Student Privacy Policy

Student Records will include the following information: grades, transcripts, attendance, special honors, certificates, any disciplinary actions taken, and Dalton Institute diploma (upon graduation). Currently enrolled students or eligible parents may request to view records at any time by submitting a written request to the school’s Director and/or Owner or Director.

The records will be reviewed with you within seven business days of the submitted request. If a student or parent requests a copy of the student’s records, a $5 fee will be charged. Students or eligible parents have the right to request that a school correct any records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. All student records are kept in a locked filing cabinet for safekeeping.

Upon graduation and receipt of all monies and properties owed (including tuition & fees), Dalton Institute provides the graduating student with an official copy of hours verification from the Institute. Dalton Institute does not provide itemized copies of student hours or grades; however, the student may request these in writing. If requested, the itemized transcripts will be available for the student within seven business days.

Dalton Institute keeps permanent records safeguarded against loss or damage for all enrolled students for a minimum of five years. A student and parents of dependent minors have the right to gain access to their files upon written request. Dalton Institute maintains a strict privacy policy regarding personal information sharing with third parties. A student’s address, social security number, phone number, or email address are considered personal information and will not be given out unless specifically released by the student in writing. Anyone other than an eligible parent or the student must have written permission from the parent or student to release any information from a student's education record for each occurrence. The written consent must state the purpose of the disclosure, specify the records that may be disclosed, identify the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure may be made, and be signed and dated. These consent forms can be obtained through the Admissions Director.

Exceptions to this policy:

School officials with legitimate educational interest;

Other schools to which a student is transferring;

Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;

Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;

Accrediting organizations;

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and

State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Dalton Institute and its staff follow the rules and laws of FERPA, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, when dealing with student privacy issues.

Internal Complaint Policy

Dalton Institute will make every attempt to resolve any student complaint that is not frivolous or without merit. Complaint procedures will be included in the new student orientation, thereby assuring that all students know the steps to follow should they desire to register a complaint at any time. Evidence of final resolution of all complaints will be retained in school files to determine the frequency, nature, and patterns of complaints for the institution. The following procedure outlines the steps of the complaint procedure:

1. The student should register the complaint in writing on the designated form that can be found in the file hanging next to the administrative office.

2. The complaint should be placed in the file hanging next to the administrative office within 60 days of the date that the act which is the subject of the grievance occurred. This file is checked weekly.

3. The complaint will be reviewed by management, and a response will be sent in writing to the student within 30 days of receiving the complaint. The initial response may not provide the final resolution of the problem but will notify the student of further investigation and/or actions being taken regarding the complaint.

4. If the problem cannot be resolved through management, the complaint will be referred to an appropriate agency if applicable.

5. Depending on the nature and extent of the complaint, interviews with appropriate staff and other students may be necessary to reach a final resolution of the complaint.

6. In cases of extreme conflict, it may be necessary to conduct an informal hearing regarding the complaint. If necessary, management will appoint a hearing committee consisting of one member selected by the school who has had no involvement in the dispute and who may also be a corporate officer, another member who may not be employed by the school or owners, and another member who may not be related to any student of the school. The hearing will occur within 90 days of the committee appointment. The hearing committee will prepare a report summarizing each witness’ testimony and a recommended resolution for the dispute. School management shall consider the report and either accept, reject, or modify the recommendations of the committee.

7. The complainant will be provided a copy of all records after a final resolution is reached, with a signed copy in the complainant’s file.

The complainant is required to attempt to resolve the complaint through the school complaint process stated above prior to filing a complaint with the candidate school's accrediting agency. If the complainant wishes to pursue the matter further, a formal complaint may be sent to:

NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences)

4401 Ford Avenue, Suite 1300

Alexandria, Virginia 22302-1432

Final resolution of all complaints will be retained in school files.

Voter Registration

We at Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology encourage each of our students to exercise their right to vote. If you have yet to register to vote, you can register online at https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/ and we encourage you to do so. The voting requirements are as follows:

Be registered to vote in Georgia.

Be a US citizen.

Be a resident of the county or municipality where you'll vote.

Be 18 by Election Day.

Not be serving a sentence (including probation or parole) for a felony conviction involving “moral turpitude.”

Not be currently judged incompetent by a court.

DALTON INSTITUTE OF ESTHETICS AND COSMETOLOGY

100 WEST WALNUT AVENUE, SUITE 126

DALTON, GA. 30720

706-278-0065

[email protected]

Disabilities

Any condition that may prevent full participation must be disclosed fully prior to your enrollment in order to allow Dalton Institute to accommodate you in your education. Please attach a physician’s certification describing the condition and how it would affect your ability to fully participate. Prospective students should be aware that full participation in clinical treatments, both giving and receiving, is a requirement for satisfactory progress and course completion at Dalton Institute. It is imperative that prospective students understand that without a physician’s certification, failure to participate fully in required clinical treatments and experience will adversely affect their grades and may even affect their ability to complete the course and graduate from Dalton Institute.

 

Anti-harassment Policy: including Bullying and Sexual Harassment

Policy: An environment of mutual respect for the rights of others must prevail if Dalton Institute is to fulfill its educational purposes. Students are encouraged to form, hold, and express their own beliefs and opinions. However, a student’s exercise of free expression must not interfere with the rights of other students, and all students must be able to learn and grow in an atmosphere free from any form of harassment.

Harassment for the purposes of this policy shall be defined as verbal, physical, or written behavior which:

intimidates individuals or groups on any basis including race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or disability

OR

involves an expressed or implied threat to personal safety

OR

has the effect of interfering with an individual’s participation in the curricular or extracurricular activities of this school.

Procedure: A student who feels he/she is being harassed by peers or by a staff member of Dalton Institute, or a staff member who feels he/she is being harassed by a student or other staff member, or is aware of the harassment of another student(s) or staff member(s), shall report such incident to a staff member who could be an instructor, the school director, financial aid director, admissions representative, or school owner.

The staff member receiving this report, or observing an incident of alleged harassment, will examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident. If the receiving staff member determines that harassment has occurred, they will take steps to end the harassment. If the nature and magnitude of the incident(s) warrant follow-up measures, staff members will report charges of harassment to the campus director and school owner. One of these two people will initiate a further investigation of the harassment charges and implement follow-up measures which he/she believes are appropriate.

Follow-up measures may include some or all of the following:

• counseling

• suspension (of at least one day, but no more than 10 days, with no change in the student’s contracted end date)

• termination

If the person suspected of the alleged harassment denies the charges of which s/he is accused, an informal meeting will be held with that person, the campus director, or owner. The campus director or owner will explain the evidence that has been collected and provide the accused with the opportunity to present his/her version of the facts giving rise to the charge.

If the campus director or owner determines that no violation has occurred, records and documentation regarding the incident(s) shall not be placed in the file of the accused person. If the director or school owner determines that a violation has taken place, the accused will be placed on suspension from one to ten days. At the end of the suspension period, the accused may return to the school and resume normal activities.

Should a subsequent incident of harassment be witnessed and proven, the accused will be terminated immediately from his/her program.

If you have questions or need further guidance, please contact the Dalton Institute Campus Director.

Acknowledgement of Receipt of Student Catalog

This Student Catalog has been prepared for your information and understanding of the policies, philosophies, practices, and benefits of Dalton Institute of Esthetics & Cosmetology. Please read it carefully and completely. Upon completion of your review of this catalog, sign the statement below, and return it to the Admissions Director.

I, ________ have received and read a copy of the Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology Student Catalog which outlines the policies, practices, and expectations of Dalton Institute, as well as my responsibilities as a student.

I understand that the Owner/Director of Education has the authority to dismiss and terminate any student who does not obey the rules and regulations set forth in this catalog.

I understand that Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology reserves the right at any time to alter class schedules, change instructors and the sequence of instruction, change class hours, change the grounds for termination, and change graduation requirements.

I have familiarized myself with the contents of this handbook. By my signature below, I acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree to comply with the information contained in the Student Catalog provided to me and I understand I will receive a copy of this signed agreement before signing an enrollment agreement.

Student Signature | Date