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• An inclusive environment for student learning, free from discrimination based on age, race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. • Community participation opportunities that promote the practice of giving, while developing transferable skills to the workplace. • A dedicated management team that effectively guides the organization in the areas of admissions, finances, enrollment, employee and student education and training, and support services for students and employees so they can thrive in their environment. GENERAL INFORMATION APPROVALS InterCoast Colleges is a private institution that is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. That approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC §94909(a)(2) and 5, CCR. InterCoast locations are approved for training through WIA, VA, TRA, EDD, State and Private Vocational Rehabilitation. Not all programs are approved at all locations. The institution has no pending petition in bankruptcy, is not operating as a debtor in possession, has not filed a petition within the preceding five years, nor has had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.). ACCREDITATION InterCoast Colleges is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. InterCoast Colleges has been accredited by ACCET since 1988. Accreditation is the process whereby an association or agency, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, grants public recognition to a school, institute, college, or university, which meets certain qualifications and educational standards, as determined through initial and periodic evaluations. The essential purpose of the accreditation process is to provide a professional peer reviewed conclusion as to the quality of the educational institution or programs offered. Please note: InterCoast Colleges is offering a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Addiction Studies with interim approval from its accreditor, ACCET. This Bachelor's Degree is not currently approved for Title IV. Final approval of this program is contingent upon the success of the accreditor's application to expand its scope with the U.S. Education Department. In the unlikely event that the accreditor does not gain Education Department approval, InterCoast will work with its enrolled students for their continued studies. RECORDS RETENTION InterCoast maintains student records for a period of at least five years from the date of student withdrawal or graduation. Student transcripts are held indefinitely (effective January 1, 2010). Any records involved in any claim or expenditure which has been questioned by federal, state or accreditation audit are retained until the question is resolved or for five years. ADMINISTRATION OF BRANCHES The administrative staffing at each branch location shall reflect the purpose, size, and educational operations at that location. All InterCoast branches operate under the same policies and procedures of the main campus. The staff of the main and branch campus work closely with the corporate office staff in all operational areas. COMPENSATION InterCoast Colleges will not compensate an employee involved in recruitment, enrollment, admissions, student attendance, or sales of educational materials to students on the basis of a commission, commission draw, or bonus based on enrollments. FACILITIES Each campus includes student classrooms, learning labs, restrooms, offices, reception area, and teaching aids/equipment to meet the learning objectives of each course taught on the campus. Campus facilities may use closed-circuit surveillance technology to monitor public areas. For questions or concerns, contact the Campus President. 71 Pagc heart east C'ollqes SuPwnl Catalog