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JUL 13 2023 AGREEMENT FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING
g-.CDA(tJAv) THIS SUBAWARD AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into this 1st
\ day of July, 2023, by and between the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation
duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California ("CITY")
and Pacific College for -profit corporation identified by the assigned Data Universal Numbering
System (DUNS) Number (027969281) ("CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS:
A. CITY has been designated a Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA)
under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, Public Law 1-113-128 ("WIOA"
or "the Act"), Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 17.258, 17.278, 17.259
and Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) AA363092155A6.
B. The State of California has created the LWDA to administer the Act
programs operated by the State of California pursuant to the Act.
C. As a LWDA, CITY is entitled to receive Federal funds to establish programs
to increase the employment, retention and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skills
attainment by participants, and as a result, improve the quality of the workforce, reduce welfare
dependency, and enhance the productivity and competitiveness of the nation. Under WIOA,
participants in need of training services may access career training through a list of state -approved
schools and their training programs.
D. In addition to WIOA, the CITY received funding from the Orange County
Social Services Vocational Training grant funded through the California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids Act of 1997, which provides monies for the basic needs of families with
children ("CalWORKS" or "SSA"). An important component of Ca1WORKs allows for the
provision of employment services for parents. Heads of households are provided job training
services to help families upgrade job skills with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency.
E. The CITY intends to utilize the WIOA and SSA Grant Funds to operate a
Workforce Training Program in which vocational training courses will be made available to
Qualified Participants ("Workforce Training Program"). Qualified Participants are those
individuals that are permitted to participate under the Act and approved to participate under the
City's Workforce Training Program ("Qualified Participants"). Pursuant to the Workforce
Training Program, the CITY desires to contract with public and private organizations, including
employers, who are qualified to participate in the CITY's Workforce Training Program by
providing services to Qualified Participants (each, a "Qualified Contractor").
F. CONTRACTOR is a Qualified Contractor that has been selected as one of
several vendors that qualified to provide workforce training under the Workforce Training
Program.
G. CONTRACTOR represents that it is knowledgeable in its field, and is
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willing to provide workforce training services under the Workforce Training Program pursuant to
applicable Federal and California laws.
H. The CITY and CONTRACTOR (each, a "Party" and jointly, the "Parties")
desire to enter into this Agreement so that CONTRACTOR may receive a subgrant of the proceeds
of the WIOA and/or SSA Grants (hereinafter defined as the "Subgrant") in consideration for
CONTRACTOR's participation in the CITY's WIOA and/or SSA Programs and provision of
services to Qualified Participants upon the request of the CITY.
WHEREFORE, for and in consideration of the respective and mutual covenants
and promises hereinafter contained and made, and subject to all the terms and conditions hereof,
the Parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
I.
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS
A. In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR shall provide the CONTRACTOR's Services, as authorized by the CITY's
Representative. CONTRACTOR represents and warrants that CONTRACTOR's Services to be
provided hereunder shall be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in
accordance with the CITY's Workforce Training Program.
B. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide benefits to individuals who participate
in the activities and services funded by this Agreement ("Participants") in accordance with the
standards and requirements set forth in this Agreement.
C. CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees that CITY shall request that
CONTRACTOR provide the CONTRACTOR' Services on an "as requested" basis and that CITY
does not guaranty a minimum number of Qualified Participants for whom CONTRACTOR's
Services shall be requested and required under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR acknowledges
and agrees that CONTRACTOR shall not commence to provide CONTRACTOR's Services to a
particular Qualified Participant hereunder unless and until CONTRACTOR receives a Notice to
Proceed from the CITY authorizing the provision of CONTRACTORS Services to that particular
Qualified Participant. CONTRACTOR further acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and
any request for the provision of services hereunder is nonexclusive and that the CITY may enter
into similar agreements with other entities for the provision of similar services.
D. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. CONTRACTOR
shall perform and complete all of CONTRACTOR's Services in a timely and expeditious manner.
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable
control, provided that CONTRACTOR has delivered to the CITY written notice of the cause of
any such delay within ten (10) days of the occurrence of such cause.
E. Scone of Services. On an as -needed basis, and at the sole discretion of CITY,
CONTRACTOR shall perform the services that are described in Exhibit A. The Scope of Services
shall include the CONTRACTOR' proposal or bid, if any, which shall be incorporated herein by
this reference as though fully set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms
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of such proposal and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. Specific allocation
of services may be changed at the discretion of the CITY and upon mutual agreement of the Parties.
F. Compliance with Law. CONTRACTOR's Services shall be provided in
accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, regulations and laws of the CITY and
any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction.
G. CONTRACTOR shall obtain, at CONTRACTOR's sole cost and expense, such
licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of
CONTRACTOR's Services. CONTRACTOR shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees,
assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and
which arise from or are necessary for the performance of the services required by this Agreement
H. CONTRACTOR shall adhere to all applicable labor standards as required by
the Act ("Labor Standards').
I. If funding is through WIOA, CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the
"Complaint Handling Procedures under the WIOA", attached hereto as Exhibit H and
incorporated herein as though fully set forth in 20 CFR 658.411. CONTRACTOR shall advise
applicants, where applicable, and Qualified Participants of their rights to file complaints under the
Act and the procedures for resolution of any complaints. CITY's procedures for handling
complaints alleging a violation of the Act, regulations, grants, or other agreements under the Act
shall be followed and any decision of CITY, the State or the Federal government relating to the
complaint shall be binding and followed by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR, who is an
employer, shall operate a grievance system that incorporates CITY's procedures for resolution of
complaints relating to the terms and conditions of employment; these procedures shall be approved
in writing by CITY.
J. As a condition of this award of financial assistance under the Act to
CONTRACTOR from CITY, CONTRACTOR assures, with respect to operation of all programs
or activities funded with funds provided pursuant to the Act, and all agreements or arrangements
to carry out such programs or activities, that it will comply fully with the nondiscrimination and
equal opportunity provisions of the Act (Section 188) and compliance with Equal Employment
Opportunity provisions in Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, as amended by E.O. 11375 and
supplemented by the requirements of 41 CFR Part 60; the Nontraditional Employment for Women
Act of 1991; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of t973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990; and with all applicable requirements imposed by or pursuant to
regulations implementing those laws, including, but not limited to, 29 CFR Parts 33 and 37. The
United States, the State of California and CITY have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this
assurance.
K. CONTRACTOR agrees that no Qualified Participant(s) shall commence
training prior to the approval of funding pursuant to Section 123 of the Act, or the approval of SSA
funding, as applicable.
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L. CONTRACTOR agrees to the following accounting, monitoring, auditing,
and review requirements:
1. CONTRACTOR agrees to maintain such records and submit such
reports, data and information, on the form and containing such information, at such times
as CITY may request or require regarding the performance of CONTRACTOR'S services
or activities, costs or other data, including but not limited to Qualified Participants'
attendance and certifications.
2. CITY, the State of California and the United States government
and/or their representatives shall have access for purposes of monitoring, auditing and
examining of CONTRACTOR'S activities, performance, and Qualified Participants related
to this Agreement. Such agencies or representatives shall also schedule on -site monitoring
at their discretion. Monitoring activities may also include, but are not limited to,
questioning employees and Qualified Participants and entering any premises or onto any
site in which any of the services or activities funded hereunder are conducted or in which
any of the records of CONTRACTOR are kept (2 CFR 200.330). Nothing herein shall be
construed to require access to any privileged or confidential information as set forth in
Federal or state law.
3. In the event CONTRACTOR does not make the above -referenced
documents available within the City of Santa Ana, California, CONTRACTOR agrees to
pay all necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by CITY in conducting any audit at the
location where said records and books of account are maintained.
4. All accounting records and evidence pertaining to all costs of
CONTRACTOR and all documents related to this Agreement shall be kept available at the
location where CONTRACTOR conducted the program, as well as in the County of
Orange, for the duration of this Agreement and thereafter for three (3) years after
completion of an audit. Records which relate to (a) complaints, claims, administrative
proceedings or litigation arising out of the performance of this Agreement, or (b) costs and
expenses of this Agreement to which CITY, the State of California or the United States
Government take exception, shall be retained beyond the three (3) years until resolution of
disposition of such appeals, litigation, claims, or exceptions.
M. Without prejudice to any other section of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
shall, where applicable, maintain the confidential nature of information provided to it concerning
Qualified Participants in accordance with the requirements of Federal and state law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONTRACTOR agrees to submit to CITY, the State of California
and/or the United States Government or their representatives, all records requested for
administrative purposes, including audits, examinations, monitoring and verification of records
submitted by CONTRACTOR, costs incurred and services rendered hereunder.
N. CONTRACTOR shall not expend funds pursuant to this Agreement to
provide services to any Qualified Participant where costs of training are paid for by any other
person or entity.
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0. If funding is through WIOA, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the
provisions of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200 of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) and all other applicable Federal statutes and executive orders and their implementing
regulations, including regulations at 29 CFR Part 97.
P. If funding is through WIOA, CONTRACTOR shall comply with the
requirements of Federal regulations found at 29 CFR Part 93, which provide that no appropriated
funds may be expended by the recipient of a Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement
to pay any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,
member of Congress or an officer or employee of a member of Congress in connection with
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant or loan, entering into any
cooperative agreement and the extension, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. CONTRACTOR shall sign a Certification
Regarding Lobbying to that effect in a form as set forth in Exhibit D, attached hereto and by this
reference incorporated herein. CONTRACTOR shall submit said signed Certification to CITY
prior to performing any of its obligations under this Agreement and prior to any obligation arising
on the part of CITY to pay any sums to CONTRACTOR under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
Q. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a drug -free work place and to execute a
Drug Free Workplace Certification as set forth in Exhibit E attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
R. CONTRACTOR, in accordance with the Child Support Recovery Act of
1992, recognizes and acknowledges the importance of child and family support obligations and
shall fully comply with all state and Federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement,
including, but not limited to: disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment
orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the
state Family Code; and, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings
assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New
Employee Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department (EDD).
S. CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all applicable provisions of the Act or
SSA, as applicable, and all applicable Federal regulations, including, but not limited to, the Code
of Federal Regulations, Title 2 -Grants and Agreements, Subtitle A —Office of Management and
Budget Guidance for Grants and Agreements, as well as all applicable state and local regulations.
T. If funding is through WIOA, CONTRACTOR agrees to remain in
compliance with the Certification Regarding Debarment, attached hereto as Exhibit F and
incorporated herein by reference, as required by the regulations implementing Executive Order
12549, Debarment and Suspension, (2 CFR Part 180).
U. If funding is through WIOA, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide priority of
services for veterans and eligible spouses pursuant to 20 CFR Part 1010, and the regulations
implementing priority of service for veterans and eligible spouses in Department of Labor job
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training programs under the Jobs for Veterans Act published at 73 Fed. Reg. 78132 on December
19, 2008.
V. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the official name for the statewide
system of providing employment and training through the WIOA partnerships, SSA, and various
other local programs is "America's Job Center". To achieve the goals of this Workforce Training
Program, it is important that the public has a quick and easy method to identify that the projects or
programs they are taking part in are part of the "America's Job Center". CONTRACTOR agrees
to place the America's Job Center logo, in accordance with the State of California guidelines for
such use, on all public materials, such as statements, press releases, brochures, advertisements,
reports and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with
WIOA or SSA funds. When the America's Job Center logo is used, CONTRACTOR may
accompany it with the following statement, "The (CONTRACTOR) is a proud partner of the
America's Job Center network". CONTRACTOR shall not use the America's Job Center logo in
any manner that would imply that the State of California endorses a commercial product, service
or activity.
II.
CITY'S OBLIGATIONS
A. On July 1, 2023 the CITY was awarded a Department of Labor Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act grant of $2,367,690.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024. In addition, on
July 1, 2023, the CITY was awarded an Orange County Social Services Vocational Training grant
through the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act of 1997 in the total
amount of $838,964.00 for fiscal year 2023-2024. A portion of both grants in a total amount not
to exceed $2,500,000.00 shall be available to all Qualified Contractors to provide workforce
training classes for Qualified Participants.
B. If a Qualified Participant chooses to enroll in a course offered by
CONTRACTOR, CITY agrees to pay to CONTRACTOR when, if and to the extent WIOA or
SSA funds are received under the provisions of the applicable grants, in accordance with the
Course Costs attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference, which may be
amended during the period of this Agreement. Said sum shall be paid with either WIOA or SSA
funds, as determined by the CITY in its sole discretion, after CITY receives invoices submitted by
CONTRACTOR as provided herein.
C. CONTRACTOR has the ability to adjust line item amounts in the Course
Costs with the approval of the Executive Director.
D. CITY agrees to provide for on -site monitoring reviews of the Workforce
Training Program operation at least annually. In addition, monthly desktop reviews of pertinent
information will be conducted.
E. CITY has the right to de -obligate the funds hereunder, and take such funding
back from CONTRACTOR, due to any of the following reasons: (a) lack of performance by
CONTRACTOR; (b) lack of fiscal accountability of CONTRACTOR; or (c) decrease in available
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funding.
III.
COMPENSATION
A. CITY neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum
compensation to CONTRACTOR under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall be paid only for
actual services performed under this Agreement at the rates and charges identified in Exhibit B.
Any compensation payable to CONTRACTOR shall be paid from a portion of the above -
referenced WIOA and/or SSA grants awarded to the CITY in a total amount not to exceed
$2,500,000.00.
B. Payment by CITY shall be made within thirty (30) days following receipt
of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to CITY accounting procedures.
IV.
TERM OF AGREEMENT
A. This Agreement shall commence on the date stated above and continue
through June 30, 2027, with a one-year option to renew executable by the CITY in its sole
discretion, unless terminated earlier by either party. The one-year option may be executed, by a
writing executed by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
B. Unless the CITY authorizes an extension, CONTRACTOR must liquidate
all obligations incurred under the Federal award not later than ninety (90) calendar days after the
end date of the period of performance as specified in the terms and conditions of the Federal award,
as applicable.
IV.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A. CONTRACTOR shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be
construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the CITY. This Agreement is
not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture
relationship, or to allow the CITY to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner
in which CONTRACTOR performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement;
however, the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR shall be provided in a manner consistent
with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. CONTRACTOR shall pay
all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes
relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
V.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS
A. CONTRACTOR shall use appropriate funds received from CITY to provide
workers' compensation to all those hired by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
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B. CONTRACTOR shall have the right to hire, dismiss, or promote its
employees or contract personnel hired under this Agreement so long as its hiring or dismissal
policy or standard does not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Fair Labor Standards
Act of 1938, or any other applicable law, and CONTRACTOR maintains itself as an Equal
Opportunity Employer,
VI.
APPLICABLE GUIDELINES
A. The Parties hereto agree that CONTRACTOR shall comply with all
applicable Federal and state laws and regulations, including, but not limited to the Eligible
Training Provider List (ETPL) Policy and Procedures WSD21-03 attached hereto as Exhibit C
and incorporated herein by reference, and general program requirements described in Sections 2
and 116 of the Act, and applicable regulations, and the U.S. Department of Labor guidelines and
regulations, including amendments or revisions made during the terms of this Agreement. Said
applicable laws are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement as though
fully set forth herein.
B. CONTRACTOR also assures and certifies that:
1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 and in accordance with Title VII of the Act, requiring that no person shall,
on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination under this Agreement.
2. CONTRACTOR shall comply with any and all Federal laws
limiting the political activity of employees hired under this Agreement.
3. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements that no
program under the Act shall involve political activities.
4. RECORD INSPECTION. CONTRACTOR shall provide the U.S,
Department of Labor and the Comptroller General, by and through any authorized
representative, as well as the California Workforce Development Board ("WDB")
Administrative Office, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers
or documents relating to the accounting and use of funds under this Agreement for
a three-year period from and after the effective date of this Agreement.
5. No person with responsibilities in the operation of any program
under the Workforce Training Program shall discriminate with respect to any
Qualified Participant or any application for participation in such program because
of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation or beliefs.
6. CONTRACTOR shall maintain appropriate standards for health and
safety in work and training situations.
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7. CONTRACTOR shall comply with general provisions, assurances,
and execute the Assurances and Certifications attached hereto as Exhibit G and
incorporated herein.
8. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. Any literature distributed by
CONTRACTOR for the purpose of apprising businesses, Qualified Participants, or
the general public of its programs under this Agreement shall state that its programs
are supported by the City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Workforce Development
Board, and shall state that the program is an "equal opportunity employer/program"
and that "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities."
9. Based on the population eligible to be served, or likely to be directly
affected by the program or activity, the services or information may need to be
provided in a language other than English in order to allow such population to be
effectively informed about or able to participate in the program or activity,
Pursuant to 29 CFR 37.35, CONTRACTOR must take reasonable steps to provide
services and information in appropriate languages after considering the scope of the
program or activity, and the size and concentration of the population that needs
services or information in a language other than English.
10. CONTRACTOR certifies that all property, finished or unfinished
documents, data, studies and reports prepared or purchased under this Agreement,
will be disposed of in accordance with the direction of the CITY. In addition, any
tools and/or equipment furnished to the CONTRACTOR by the CITY and/or
purchased by the CONTRACTOR with funds pursuant to this Agreement, will be
limited to use within the activities outlined in this Agreement and will remain the
property of the United States Government and/or CITY. Upon termination of this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR will immediately return such tools and/or equipment
to the CITY or dispose of them in accordance with the direction of the CITY.
It. CONTRACTOR certifies that this Agreement does not provide for
the advancement or aid to any religious sect, church or creed, or sectarian purpose,
nor does it help to support or sustain any school, college, university, hospital or
other institution controlled by any religious creed, church, or sectarian
denomination, as specified by Article XVI, Section 5, of the Constitution of the
State of California, regarding separation of church and state,
12. CLEAN AIR ACT / CLEAN WATER ACT. If the grant hereunder
exceeds $100,000, CONTRACTOR must comply with the Clean Air Act
("CAA")[(42 USC 7401, et seq.]; the Clean Water Act ("CWA") (33 USC 1368);
Executive Order 11738 and United States Environmental Protection Agency
("EPA") regulations (40 CFR Part 35) as any may now exist or be hereafter
amended. Under these laws and regulations, the CONTRACTOR assures that:
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(a) No facility to be utilized in the performance of the proposed grant has been
issued a violation from the EPA under the CAA or CWA;
(b) It will notify CITY prior to award of the receipt of any communication from
the Director, Office of Federal Activities, EPA, indicating that a facility to be
utilized for the grant is under consideration for issuance of a violation under
the CAA or CWA; and,
(c) It will notify the CITY and the EPA about any known violation of the above
laws and regulations.
13. CONTRACTOR agrees to adhere to the following STANDARDS
OF CONDUCT:
(a) General Assurance. Every reasonable course of action will be taken by
CONTRACTOR in order to maintain the integrity of this expenditure of public
funds and to avoid favoritism. This Agreement will be administered in an
impartial manner, free from errors to gain personal, financial, political gain.
CONTRACTOR, its officers and employees, in administering this Agreement,
will avoid situations, which give rise to a suggestion that any decision was
influenced by prejudice, bias, special interest or desire for personal gain.
(b) Employment of Former State or CITY Em llooyees. CONTRACTOR will
ensure that any of its employees who were formerly employed by the State of
California or CITY, in a position that could have enabled such individuals to
impact policy regarding or implementation of programs covered by this
Agreement, will not be assigned to any part or phase of the activities conducted
pursuant to this Agreement for a period of not less than two (2) years following
the termination of such employment.
(c) Conducting Business Involving Relatives. No relative by blood, adoption or
marriage of any executive or employee of CONTRACTOR will receive
favorable treatment when considered for enrollment in programs provided by,
or employment with, CONTRACTOR.
(d) Conducting Business Involving Close Personal Friends and Associates.
Executives and employees of CONTRACTOR will be particularly aware of
the varying degrees of influence that can be exerted by personal friends and
associates and, in administering this Agreement, will exercise due diligence to
avoid situations which give rise to an assertion that favorable treatment is being
granted to friends and associates. When it is in the public interest for
CONTRACTOR to conduct business with a friend or associate of an executive
or employee of CONTRACTOR, an elected official in the area or a voting or
non -voting member of the Local Workforce Development Board (WDB), a
permanent record of the transaction will be retained.
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(e) Avoidance of Conflict of Economic Interest. No executive or employee of
CONTRACTOR elected official in the area, or voting or non -voting member
of a WDB, will solicit or accept money or any other consideration from a third
person, for the performance of an act reimbursed in whole or part by
CONTRACTOR or CITY. Supplies, materials, equipment or services
purchased with Agreement funds will be used solely for purposes asserted or
allowed under this Agreement. No voting member of the WDB will cast a vote
on the provision of services or vote on any matter, which would provide direct
financial benefit to that member or any business or organization that the
member directly represents.
(f) Salary and Bonus Limitations, If CONTRACTOR receives WIOA funds,
CONTRACTOR is required to comply with Federal requirements regarding
the limitations on salary and bonus payments in accordance with Public Law
109-149, Section 503.
VII.
HOLD HARMLESS
CONTRACTOR agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the
CITY, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from
liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief
arising out of claims for personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which
may arise from the negligent operations of the CONTRACTOR, its subcontractors, agents,
employees, or other persons acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in this
Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution,
judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement.
This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation,
restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the
events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this
Agreement. The CONTRACTOR further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs
for the defense of the CITY, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the
CITY, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting
that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to
personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement.
CITY may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding.
VIII.
INSURANCE
A. Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and the results of
that work by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
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B. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
• Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01
covering CGL on an "occurrence" basis, including products and completed
operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with
limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO
CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
• Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001
covering, Codel (any auto), or if Consultant has no owned autos, Code 8 (hired)
and 9 (non -owned), withlimit no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury
and property damage. (Not required if CONTRACTOR provides written
verification an automobile is not required to perform services.)
• Workers' Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory
Limits, and Employer's Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000
per accident for bodily injury or disease. (Not required if CONTRACTOR provides
written verification it has no employees.)
• Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance appropriates to the
Consultant's profession, with limit no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim,
$2,000,000 aggregate.
If the Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the
minimums shown above, the Entity requires and shall be entitled to the broader
coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance
proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be
available to the Entity.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
Additional Insured Status
The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional
insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed
by or on behalf of the Contractor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection
with such work or operations. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an
endorsement to the Contractor's insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG 20 10 1185 or if not
available, through the addition of both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20
37 if a later edition is used),
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Primary Coverage
For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor's insurance coverage shall be primary
coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Entity, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers,
officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
Notice of Cancellation
Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be
canceled, except with notice to the Entity.
Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby grants to Entity a waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer
of said Contractor may acquire against the Entity by virtue of the payment of any loss under such
insurance. Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver
of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the Entity has received a
waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
Self -Insured Retentions
Self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. The
Entity may require the Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or
provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration,
and defense expenses within the retention. The policy language shall provide, or be
endorsed to provide, that the self -insured retention may be satisfied by either the named
insured or Entity.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a
current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.
Claims Made Policies (note — should be applicable only to professional liability, see below)
If any of the required policies provide claims -made coverage:
1. The Retroactive Date must be shown, and must be before the date of the
contract or thebeginning of contract work.
Z Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided
for at least five (5) years after completion of the contract of work.
3. If coverage is canceled or non -renewed, and not replaced with another
claims -made policy form with a Retroactive Date prior to the contract
effective date, the Contractormust purchase "extended reporting" coverage
for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of work.
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Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the Entity with original Certificates of Insurance
including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy
language effecting coverage requiredby this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and
Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing allpolicy endorsements to Entity before
work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work
beginning shall not waive the Contractor's obligation to provide them.
The Entity reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies,including endorsements required by these specifications, at any
time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
Entity reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based
on the nature of therisk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special
circumstances.
IX.
CORPORATE STATUS
CONTRACTOR shall be in good standing, without suspension by the California
Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board or Internal Revenue Service. Any change in corporate
status or suspension shall be reported immediately to CITY.
X.
ASSIGNABILITY
None of the duties of, or work to be performed by, CONTRACTOR under this Agreement
shall be subcontracted or assigned to any agency, consultant, or person without the prior written
consent of CITY. CONTRACTOR must submit all subcontracts and other agreements that relate
to this Agreement to CITY. If receiving WIOA funds, CONTRACTOR acknowledges and agrees
that it must follow procurement regulations for contractors (2 CFR 200.317). No subcontract or
assignment shall terminate or alter the legal obligations of CONTRACTOR pursuant to this
Agreement.
XI.
LAWS GOVERNING THIS AGREEMENT
A. In its performance under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall fully comply with
the requirements of the following, whether or not otherwise referred to in this Agreement:
1. If receiving WIOA funds, the Act and all applicable Federal statutes, regulations,
policies, procedures and directives, including but not limited to, 2 CFR 200 and 20 CFR.
Parts 651 and 654
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2. All applicable State statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and directives;
3. All applicable CITY policies, procedures and directives;
4. All applicable local ordinances and requirements, including use permits and licensing;
5. Court orders applicable to its operation; and,
6. The terms and conditions of this Agreement.
If any of the foregoing is enacted, amended, or revised, CONTRACTOR will comply
with such or will notify CITY after enactment or modification that it cannot so comply. CITY
may thereupon terminate this Agreement, if necessary.
XII.
EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with attachments hereto, represents the complete and exclusive
statement between the CITY and CONTRACTOR, and supersedes any and all other agreements,
oral or written, between the Parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement
and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not
be modified except by written instrument signed by the CITY and by an authorized representative
of CONTRACTOR. The Parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other
instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not
bind or obligate CONTRACTOR or the CITY. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that
no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by
any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which is not embodied herein.
XIII.
FRAUD
CONTRACTOR shall immediately report to CITY all instances and facts concerning
possible fraud, abuse or criminal activity relating to expenditure or receipt of funds under this
Agreement.
XIV.
CONTINGENCY OF FUNDS
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that approval of and funding for this Agreement is
contingent upon State approval, and WIOA and/or SSA funds received or obligated from the State
of California to CITY. If such approval of funds is not forthcoming, or is otherwise limited, CITY
shall immediately notify CONTRACTOR. Within twenty (20) days of receipt of such notice,
CONTRACTOR shall modify or cease operations as directed by CITY and negotiate necessary
modification to this Agreement and/or reimbursement of costs incurred hereunder.
XV.
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TERMINATION
A. This Agreement may be terminated by either party at its sole discretion, upon thirty
(30) days written notice to the other party. Notice shall be deemed served on the date of mailing.
However, CONTRACTOR may not terminate this Agreement if undue hardship will result to any
Qualified Participant.
B. In the event CONTRACTOR defaults by failing to fulfill all or any of its obligations
hereunder, CITY may declare a default and termination of this Agreement by written notice to
CONTRACTOR, which default and termination shall be effective on a date stated in the notice which
is to be not less than ten (10) days after certified mailing or personal service of such notice, unless
such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such notice. If terminated for
cause, CITY shall be relieved of farther liability or responsibility under this Agreement, or as a result
of the termination thereof, including the payment of money, except for payment for approved
expenses incurred for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the mailing or service of
the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made for services not
subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs incurred by CITY in
obtaining substitute performance.
XVI.
DISPUTES
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any dispute concerning any
question arising under this Agreement shall be decided by CITY. In such a case, CITY shall
reduce its decision to writing and mail or otherwise furnish a copy thereof to CONTRACTOR.
The decision of the CITY shall be final and conclusive unless within thirty (30) calendar days from
the mailing or delivery of such copy, CITY receives from CONTRACTOR written request to
appeal said decision.
B. If receiving WIOA funds, procedures governing the appeal shall be prescribed by
CITY and/or the State of California in accordance with the Act and all corresponding regulations
and OMB circulars. Pending final disposition of the appeal, CONTRACTOR shall act in
accordance with CITY's decision unless the dispute involves a change order.
XVII.
BREACH - SANCTIONS
A. If, through any cause, CONTRACTOR violates any of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, and/or prior agreements whereby grant funds were received by CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement, or if CONTRACTOR reports inaccurately or if any Audit Report
makes disallowances, CONTRACTOR shall promptly remedy its acts or omissions and/or repay
CITY all amounts due CITY as a result of CONTRACTOR's violation. For any such failures or
violations, CITY shall also have the right at its sole discretion to either: (1) discontinue program
support until such time as CONTRACTOR fulfills its obligations or remedies all violations of this
Agreement or prior agreements; and/or (2) collect outstanding amounts as determined by CITY
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due CITY by offsetting or debiting from current claims or invoices, if after thirty (30) days' written
notice CONTRACTOR has failed to repay same or a repayment schedule has not been made;
and/or (3) terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to CONTRACTOR of such
termination in accordance the Notices provision in Paragraph XVIII herein below.
XVIII.
NOTICES
All notices, reports and correspondence between the Parties hereto respecting this
Agreement shall be in writing and deposited in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
CITY: City of Santa Ana
Manager, WDB Administrative Office
P.O. Box 1988 (M-76)
Santa Ana, CA 92702
CLERK: Clerk of the City Council
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax (714) 647-6956
CONTRACTOR: Pacific College
3160 Red Hill Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 662-4402
Email: dwoo@pacific-college.edu
XX.
VALIDITY
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or affect
the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
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xxi.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power,
authority and right to bind their respective Parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall
indemnify CITY fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
CITY in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
B. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
forth in the body of this Agreement.
(Signatures on following page)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above -written.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
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Andrea Garcia -Miller
Assistant City Attorney
FOR APPROVAL:
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Ac&hael L. Garcia
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
"CITY"
By:
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City Manager
"CONTRACTOR'
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EXHIBIT A & B
Scope of Service & Course Cost
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Main Campus - Orange County
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Satellite Campus - Los Angeles
20122 Cabrillo Ln
Cerritos, CA 90703
Satellite Campus - Inland Empire
3602 Inland Empire Blvd
Ontario, CA 91764
Toll -Free: (800) 867-2243
Office: (714) 662-4402
Fax: (714) 662-1702
Website: https://www.pacific-college.edu
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President's Welcome
Welcome to Pacific College!
Pacific College was founded in 1993 to provide accessible, innovative, and relevant education to
adult learners.
Today's fast paced, complex society, along with increasing demands and challenges have created
an unprecedented need for expert healthcare professionals. To this end, we work diligently to
provide the best learning environment between the academic classroom experience and the real
world demands.
This institution is both a Diploma and a Degree -granting institution that appreciates the
competitive nature of the working environment. One of the main goals at Pacific College is to
prepare you as a professional for your chosen field. It is our belief that the Diploma, Associate of
Science, Bachelor of Science, and Master's programs will be a stepping stone in your pursuit of
future academic and professional accomplishments.
We ]snow that you are here to pursue your interest and to acquire the knowledge and technical
training to improve your professional goals. Our administration, faculty, and staff members will
work together with you as a team to assure satisfaction.
The course of study you have chosen will be concentrated and require dedication and studious
effort on your part for successful completion. Your progress as a student of Pacific College will
be carefully monitored by people who care about you and your success. We are concerned with
helping and providing you with additional assistance and step-by-step instruction as needed.
Your success will be determined by your own desire and initiative. Make the most of the
opportunities awaiting you.
Thank you for selecting Pacific College where your education is our priority. We look forward to
working with you as you prepare to join the ranks of professional healthcare providers.
William L. Nelson
President
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Table of Contents
PRESIDENT'S WELCOME...................................................................................................................................................................III
BOARDOF DIRECTORS......................................................................................................................................................................1
ADMINISTRATION.............................................................................................................................................................................1
GENERALINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................................................3
CAMPUSLOCATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................
3
ACCREDITATION.........................................................................................................................................................................................
4
APPROVALS...............................................................................................................................................................................................
4
ACADEMICCALENDAR.................................................................................................................................................................................
5
HISTORY...................................................................................................................................................................................................
6
MISSION...................................................................................................................................................................................................
6
VISION.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
6
VALUES....................................................................................................................................................................................................
6
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES............................................................................................................................................................
7
BANKRUPTCYSTATEMENT............................................................................................................................................................................
7
BPPECONTACT INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................................................
7
ADMISSIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................9
ABILITYTO BENEFITSTUDENT.......................................................................................................................................................................
9
ENGLISHLANGUAGE PROFICIENCY.................................................................................................................................................................
9
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................................................................
10
GRADUATEADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................................................
11
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................................
11
PROVISIONALACCEPTANCE........................................................................................................................................................................
12
FEESAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE..................................................................................................................................................13
TUITION.................................................................................................................................................................................................
13
FEES......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
STUDENT TUITION RECOVERY FUNDISTRF)..................................................................................................................................................
15
FINANCIALAID.........................................................................................................................................................................................
16
VETERANAFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS...................................................................................................................................................
29
PRIVATEEDUCATION LOANS.......................................................................................................................................................................
30
REFUNDPOLICY.......................................................................................................................................................................................
30
SCHOLARSHIPS.........................................................................................................................................................................................
30
TUITIONPAYMENT PLANS..........................................................................................................................................................................
31
ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
...............................................................................................................................
32
ACADEMICFREEDOM................................................................................................................................................................................
32
ACADEMICHONESTY.................................................................................................................................................................................
32
ACADEMICHONORS..................................................................................................................................................................................
33
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ACADEMICPROBATION..............................................................................................................................................................................
33
ACCELERATEDSTUDY................................................................................................................................................................................
34
ACCEPTANCETO THE COLLEGE....................................................................................................................................................................
35
ADVISINGAND GUIDANCE SERVICES.............................................................................................................................................................
35
ATTENDANCEPOLICY................................................................................................................................................................................
35
DISTANCEEDUCATION ATTENDANCE POLICY..................................................................................................................................................
35
AUDITINGCOURSEITERM..................................................................................................................................................................
6.....4, 37
BARFROM ATTENDANCE...........................................................................................................................................................................
37
CANCELLATIONOF CLASSES OR PROGRAMS........ ............ ............ .................. ........ ......... .................... ............ .................................
................ 37
TRANSFEROF CREDIT TO OTHER SCHOOLS.....................................................................................................................................................
38
CATALOGRIGHTS........................................................................................................................................................
6............................ 38
CHANGES IN PROGRAMS OR STUDENT GUIDELINES.........................................................................................................................................
38
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS- .... 6 ......... .............. ...... ......... 66 ...... P... ............ ........... 6 ........ ..........
39
COMPUTERLAB REGULATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................
39
COPYRIGHTINFRINGEMENT INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................................
40
COURSEREPETITION.................................................................................................................................................................................
40
COURSE WITHDRAWAL- ... ........ ............
40
CREDIT HOUR DEFINITION.... ...... 46.dddddd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . 6. . . . . . . . .......... 6
. . . . . . . 6 42
CREDIT, SOURCES OF.................................................................................................................................................................................
42
DISCIPLINARY HEARING PROCEDURES. d . . . . . . . . . . . . d 6 6 d d d . . . . . . . . . . 6. 6 ....... d d d d d d .........
d d 43
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIvACYACT OF 1974(FERPA).................................................................................................................
44
GRADINGSYSTEM.....................................................................................................................................................................................
46
GRADEAPPEALS.... .............................................................................................................................................. .....................................
47
GRADEAPPEAL PROCESS...........................................................................................................................................................................
47
GRADECHANGES.....................................................................................................................................................................................
47
GRADEFORGIVENESS................................................................................................................................................................................
48
GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................................................
48
INDEPENDENTSTUDY................................................................................................................................................................................
48
INSTRUCTORIPROGRAMEVALUATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................
49
LEAVE OFABSENCE (LOA).........................................................................................................................................................................
49
MAKE-UP STANDARDS..............................................................................................................................................................................
50
NATIONAL AND STATE LICENSING ANDIOR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS..........................................................................................................
50
PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES....................................................................................................................................
50
REINSTATEMENTPOLICY............................................................................................................................................................................
51
SATISFACTORYACADEMICPROGRESS (SAP)..................................................................................................................................................
51
SATISFACTORYACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) WARNING...................................................................................................................................
52
SATISFACTORYACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) PROBATION..................................................................................................................................
52
SATISFACTORYACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) APPEAL.......................................................................................................................................
53
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STUDENTRECORDS...................................................................................................................................................................................
53
STUDYTIME, REQUIRED............................................................................................................................................................................
53
SUSPENSIONFROM THE COLLEGE.................................................................................................................................................................
53
TRANSCRIPTS...........................................................................................................................................................................................
53
TUTORINGAND STUDY GROUPS..................................................................................................................................................................
53
WITHDRAWALFROM THE COLLEGE..............................................................................................................................................................
54
GENERAL POLICIES AND REGULATIONS...........................................................................................................................................55
ANNUALSECURITY REPORT(ASR)...............................................................................................................................................................
55
DIVERSITYSTATEMENT..............................................................................................................................................................................
55
DRUG -FREE SCHOOL POLICY.......................................................................................................................................................................
56
DRUGEDUCATION....................................................................................................................................................................................
56
EQUALOPPORTUNITY...............................................................................................................................................................................
56
IMMUNIZATIONSPOLICY............................................................................................................................................................................
57
INSURANCE.............................................................................................................................................................................................
57
NOTICEOFSTUDENT RIGHTS......................................................................................................................................................................
57
SEXUALHARASSMENT...............................................................................................................................................................................
57
STUDENT'S RIGHT TO CANCEL.....................................................................................................................................................................
58
STUDENTIDENTIFICATION..........................................................................................................................................................................
58
STUDENTSERVICES.........................................................................................................................................................................59
CAREERSERVICES.....................................................................................................................................................................................
59
D15ABILITYSERVICES.................................................................................................................................................................................
59
LIBRARYANDRESOURCE CENTER.................................................................................................................................................................
59
STUDENTHOUSING...................................................................................................................................................................................
60
GENERALEDUCATION.....................................................................................................................................................................61
ACADEMICPROGRAMS...................................................................................................................................................................61
MASTER OFSCIENCE 1N NURSING - FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER.....................................................................................................................
61
BACHELOR OFSCIENCE IN BUSINESSADMINISTRAVON.....................................................................................................................................
64
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION................................................................................................................................
66
BACHELOR OFSCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-TO-BSN COMPLETION)......................................................................................................................
69
ASSOCIATE OFSCIENCE IN NURSING (REGISTERED NURSING)............................................................................................................................
72
ASSOCIATE OFSCENCE IN VOCATIONAL NURSING...........................................................................................................................................
77
DIPLOMA IN VOCATIONAL NURSING.............................................................................................................................................................
81
COURSEINFORMATION..................................................................................................................................................................83
COURSENUMBERING................................................................................................................................................................................
83
COURSEPREFIXES.....................................................................................................................................................................................
83
COURSEDESCRIPTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................
84
FACULTY.........................................................................................................................................................................................
97
INDEX..............................................................................................................................................................................................
99
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Board of Directors
John Wagner, Ph.D.
Chair
Michael Nisco, MD, MBA Glenn Nygard, MBA
Member Member
Christina L. Zampich, PsyD Kevin Simes, CCP
Member Member
Administration
William L. Nelson
President
Mary Baker, MSN, RN
Program Director, Family Nurse Practitioner
Denise Boren, PhD, RN
Dean of Nursing Programs
Preston Carr, EdD
Director of General Education
Priscilla Greco, MN, RN
Program Director, Registered Nursing
Nina Martinez
Director of Student Financing
Rick Murphree, EdD
Chief Operating Officer
Clare Petrotta, MSN, RN
Program Director, BSN Completion
Louis Almeida
Chief Financial Officer
Annie Tran
Registrar
Yecsenia Lorenzo, MA
Program Director, Healthcare Administration
Ethan White, MBA
Program Director, Business Administration
Donna Woo, EdD
Vice President of Instruction
Nadeem Zaidi
Director ofAdmissions
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General Information
Campus Locations
Main Campus
The main campus of Pacific College is a 16,500 square foot
facility conveniently located in Costa Mesa near John Wayne
Airport and the South Coast Plaza shopping center with easy
3160 Red Hill Ave access to the 55 and 405 freeways.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 It has five classrooms, skills laboratories, simulation center,
and a learning resource center. It is also where the
administrative and the academic offices are found. Free on -site
parking is available.
Los Angeles Satellite Campus
The Los Angeles Satellite Campus is co -located on the property
of ABC Adult School's Cabrillo Lane Campus accessible from
20122 Cabrillo Ln 605 and 91 freeways.
Cerritos, CA 90703 This satellite campus only serves as venue for didactic and
skills lab instruction. Administrative services are provided in
the Costa Mesa Main Campus. Free on -site parking is available.
Inland Empire Satellite CamnUS
The Inland Empire Satellite Campus is conveniently located off
the 10 freeway in the City of Ontario, near Ontario Airport and
3602 Inland Empire Blvd Ontario Mills shopping mall.
Ontario, CA 91764 Suites A-100 and C-300 are 45-seat classrooms. Administrative
services are provided in the Costa Mesa Main Campus. Free on -
site parking is available.
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Accreditation
W
Senior College and
University Commission
Approvals
Pacific College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and
University Commission (WSCUC).
WSCUC is a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education as certifying institutional eligibility for
federal funding in a number of programs, including student access
to federal financial aid.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN Completion)
degree program offered by Pacific College is accredited by the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
CCNE is an autonomous accrediting agency officially recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accreditation
agency.
Pacific College is a private institution approved to operate by the
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval
4tEducation
to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum
standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary
®®
Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of
the California Code of Regulations.
BP P E
BPPE oversees California's private postsecondary educational
institutions by conducting reviews of educational programs and
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Educator
operating standards, impartially resolving student and consumer
complaints, and conducting outreach.
The Vocational Nursing programs offered by Pacific College are
approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric
`AkBVWT Technicians (BVNPT).
BOARD OF VOCATIONAL NURSING BVNPT establishes the minimum requirements for examination
AND PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIANS and licensure, and educational standards for the accreditation of
Vocational Nursing (VN) and Psychiatric Technicians (PT) schools
in California.
The pre-licensure Registered Nursing program offered by
Pacific College is approved by California's Board of Registered
Nursing (BRN).
BRN is a state governmental agency established by law to protect
the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses; it is
responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing
Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure,
practice, and discipline.
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Academic Calendar
Session
Start Date
End Date
Fall 2022 Semester
0910612022
1212412022
Fall F1
09/06 2022
10 30 2022
Fall11 F2
10 31 2022
12/24/2022
Spring 2023 Semester
0110912023
0413012023
Spring I S1
01 09 2023
03/05/2023
Spring II S2
03 06 2023
04 30 2023
Summer 2023 Semester
0510812023
0812712023
Summer I M1
O5/08 2023
07 02 2023
Summer II M2
07 05/2023
08/27/2023
Fall2023 Semester
0910512023
1212412023
Fall F1
09 05/2023
10/29 2023
Fall11 F2
10/30 2023
12 24 2023
Spring 2024 Semester
0110812024
0412812024
Spring S1
01/08 2024
03 03 2024
S rin II S2
03 04/3024
04/28/2024
Summer 2024 Semester
0510612024
0812512024
Summer I M1
05 06 2024
06/30 2024
Summer II M2
07/01 2024
08 25 2024
Fail2024 Semester
0910312024
1212212024
Fall F1
09/03/2024
10 27/2024
Fall If FZ
10 28/2024•
12/22/2024
Spring 2025 Semester
0110612025
0412712025
S ring I S1
01 06/2025
03 02 2025
Spring II S2
03 03 2022
04 27/2025
Summer 2025 Semester
0510512025
0812412025
Summer M1
05/05/2025
06/29/2025
Summer II M2
06/30 2025
08 24/2025
Academic programs which do not follow the above session schedule have a separate schedule made
available to students by the director of the applicable program.
Holiday Schedule
Pacific College observes the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
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History
Pacific College was established in 1993 with the purpose of providing high -quality education responsive
to the training needs of medical studies aspirants, as well as to the employment demands in professional
allied health and business occupations. New programs are periodically added to our offerings to meet the
demands of our community.
The Board of Directors is comprised of educators from the community college, the state university
system, and medical doctors. The members of the Board of Directors have experience teaching in the
community college or university system.
Pacific College was first accredited in April 1998 by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC). Regional accreditation was granted by the WASC Senior College and University
Commission (WSCUC) in February of 2016.
Pacific College was first approved to operate the Vocational Nursing program by the Board of Vocational
Nurses & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) in January of 1999.
In October 1998, Pacific College became authorized to offer Title IV funding for those students who
qualify by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In 2014, the Pacific College Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN completion program, was
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Mission
Pacific College is committed to providing the highest standards in education by striving to foster a
continuous process of intellectual growth, character development, and academic integrity to achieve
professional and personal success in the student's chosen profession.
Vision
Pacific College is recognized as a progressive learning environment where the values of professionalism,
altruism, collaboration, and a sense of personal and professional identity are the primary objectives for
inclusion as a member of a global and diverse community.
Values
Our values are stated using the acronym PACIFIC:
Professionalism - As an individual or institution, we demonstrate professionalism in everything we
do.
Altruism - As an individual or institution, we practice the principle of unselfish concern for the
wellness of others.
Community - As an individual or institution, we share responsibility for the welfare of our
community.
Identity - As an individual or institution, we strive to establish a sense of true being that will
determine our future.
Fulfillment - As an individual or institution, we create an environment where academic and
professional goals can be achieved.
Inclusion - As an individual or institution, we embrace differences to promote full participation and a
sense of belonging.
Collaboration - As an individual or institution, we work as a team to realize shared goals.
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Institutional Learning Outcomes
Pacific College graduates are expected to demonstrate the following learning outcomes and
competencies:
1. Display mastery of knowledge and skills learned in a comprehensive education to achieve
fulfillment in a chosen profession and establish an identity as a member of a diverse and global
community.
2. Apply the values of professionalism, altruism, inclusion, and collaboration to facilitate evidence -
based change to realize shared goals.
3. Demonstrate information literacy skills that promote a positive, life-long outlook on education,
profession, and self.
4. Serve as a professional role model demonstrating leadership, accountability, innovation, and
ethics to contribute to their personal and professional community.
Bankruptcy Statement
Pacific College has never filed for bankruptcy, operated as a debtor in possession, nor had a petition in
bankruptcy filed against it under Federal law.
BPPE Contact Information
Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by
the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste. 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
https://www.bppe.ca.gov/
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
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Admissions
As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment
agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be
provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
Ability to Benefit Student
An "ability to benefit student" means a student who does not have a certificate of graduation from a
school providing secondary education, or a recognized equivalent of that certificate.
Pacific College does not admit Ability to Benefit (ATB) students to academic programs as all academic
programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent for admission.
English Language Proficiency
All academic work is conducted in the English language, and only the English language. A student must
have the ability to read and write English at the level appropriate for the credential -level of their studies.
Pacific College does not offer translation service nor English language learning classes.
An applicant for an undergraduate degree program whose native language is other than English shall
have a score of 450 (paper -based), or 133 (computer -based), or 45 (internet-based) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 4.5 on the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS), or 750 on the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Listening and reading
test, or 825 on GTEC CBT, and must send their official scores to the Admissions Office.
An applicant for a graduate degree program whose native language is not English shall have a score of
500 (paper -based), or 173 (computer -based), or 61 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL), or 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or 750 on the
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Listening and reading test, or 975 on the GTEC
CBT, and must send their official scores to the Admissions Office. A student who has the minimum TOEFL
or IELTS score and begins or continues their degree program may be advised to enroll in an English
language course to strengthen their language mastery. Any enrolled student who exhibits difficulties with
the English language may be referred to the program director for review and for suggestions to remedy
any deficiencies.
Exemptions
An undergraduate applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL or IELTS standards if s/he can present
proof of one of the following:
• Have graduated from a secondary educational institution (high school) where English is the principal
language of instruction (U.S.A. or foreign). Prior education originates from countries in which the official
primary language is English.
• Have completed English composition with a grade of "C" or better and 60 transferable semester (90
quarter) units from a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
A graduate applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL or IELTS standards if s/he can present proof of
one of the following:
• Have completed prior education from a regionally accredited United States institution.
• Have attended postsecondary educational institutions where English is the principal language of
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instruction.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
The admission requirements below have been established for applicants to all undergraduate academic
programs at Pacific College, there may be additional admission requirements specified by the academic
program.
A freshman undergraduate applicant:
Shall participate in the enrollment process with an Admissions Advisor,
Submit a complete application for admission,
Shall submit proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent
a) from an institution that meets the requirements of a state Department of Education or the
United States Department of Education, or
b) from foreign courseworlc translated to English and evaluated by a credential evaluation
service that is a "Current Member" of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) or an "Endorsed Member" of the Association of International Credential
Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) to be equivalent to a United States high school diploma, or
c) from a state -issued high school equivalency certificate received after passing either of two
high school equivalency tests recognized by the California Department of Education: the
General Educational Development (GED@) Test provided by the GED Testing Service
(GEDTSO), or the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET@) provided by Educational Testing
Service (ETS).
Complete a reading comprehension assessment, the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE), or
demonstrate equivalency as determined by the Vice President of Instruction. The assessment will
be used to place the applicant in the appropriate level English course.
Meet any program -specific entrance requirements as noted for a particular program of study.
Complete an enrollment agreement and pay any fees due at time of enrollment.
An undergraduate transfer applicant:
1. Shall participate in the enrollment process with an Admissions Advisor,
2. Submit a complete application for admission,
3. Shall submit proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent
a) from an institution that meets the requirements of a state Department of Education or the
United States Department of Education, or
b) from foreign coursework translated to English and evaluated by a credential evaluation
service that is a "Current Member' of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Services (NACES) or an "Endorsed Member" of the Association of International Credential
Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) to be equivalent to a United States high school diploma, or
c) from a state -issued high school equivalency certificate received after passing either of two
high school equivalency tests recognized by the California Department of Education: the
General Educational Development (GED@) Test provided by the GED Testing Service
(GEDTS@), or the High School Equivalency Test (HiSETO) provided by Educational Testing
Service (ETS).
4. Submit official academic transcripts to the Registrar's Office for any courseworlc completed at a
postsecondary institution.
5. Shall meet program -specific entrance requirements as noted for a particular program of study.
6. Complete an enrollment agreement and pay any fee due at time of enrollment.
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Graduate Admission Requirements
The admission requirements below have been established for applicants to all graduate academic
programs at Pacific College, there may be additional admission requirements specified by the academic
program.
A graduate applicant:
1. Shall participate in the enrollment process with an Admissions Advisor,
2. Submit a complete application for admission,
3. Shall submit an official academic transcript to the Registrar's Office showing a conferred
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, and a cumulative GPA of
3.0 or greater.
4. Shall meet program -specific entrance requirements as noted for a particular program of study.
S. Complete an enrollment agreement and pay any fees due at time of enrollment.
International Admission Requirements
Pacific College is authorized to enroll non-immigrant alien students under the Student and Exchange
Visitor Program (SEVP) and to issue "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (Form I-
20)" enabling students to enter the United States with a student visa (F-1). Every effort is made by the
Pacific College faculty and staff to help students adjust to academic life in the United States, particularly if
English is not the student's first language.
The application and financial statement required of international students must be submitted on forms
available from the Admissions Office or on the website.
Process overview for International Applicants:
• Submit government -issued passport as evidence of identity and citizenship,
• Demonstrate English language proficiency,
• Provide evidence of financial support. All financial documents must be in English and show
equivalence to U.S. dollars (e.g. current bank statements),
• Administrative Processing Fee (non-refundable; only for overseas Applicants): US$100.
Pacific College will not issue a Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) until the student has been admitted
and has been financially certified by the College. The Admissions Office will issue letters of acceptance to
successful applicants who have completed satisfactorily all requirements. Form I-20 will be sent to
international students.
Students must report to school within seven (7) days after arriving in the United States or the I-20 will be
void. A student wishing to transfer at the end of a semester must apply during that semester to allow
enough processing time with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Evaluation of International Transcripts
An applicant must submit original diplomas and transcripts with certified translation into English to an
independent transcript evaluation service that is a "Current Member" of the National Association of
Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or an "Endorsed Member" of the Association of International
Credential Evaluators, Inc. (RICE). A list of the agencies and instructions for submissions can be obtained
from an Admissions Advisor. All transcripts from countries outside of the USA must be verified and
evaluated indicating that the coursework is comparable to United States educational standards.
All applicants whose education credits were completed outside the U.S.A. cannot receive full acceptance
until an evaluation of their transcripts has been completed. The foreign degree verification process must
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be completed before the end of a student's first term at Pacific College. Failure to complete this process
within the allotted time may result in delayed or canceled registration and late fees. Clearance to advance
in your program of study may not be granted if all the steps in the admission process have not been met.
Provisional Acceptance
Undergraduate students may take courses during provisional acceptance while the Registrar's Office awaits official
records from:
1. All colleges and universities the student has previously attended;
2. Military documents;
3. All examinations the student has taken;
4. High school transcripts (required if the student has less than 60 units of transferable coursework from
previous college -level institutions or if the student has never attended a college or university). A GED or
high school proficiency certificate may be submitted by students to complete this requirement.
If the Registrar's Office does not receive all required admission documentation by the end of the first session, the
students' studies will be interrupted until all documents are received by the College. This interruption can affect
financial aid eligibility.
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Fees and Financial Assistance
Tuition
Estimated
Estimated Total
Academic Program
Tuition per
Charges for
Charges for
Clock Hour
Period of
Entire Program
Attendance
Diploma in Vocational Nursing
$19.50
$7,020.00
$32,526.00
Estimated
Estimated Total
Academic Program
Tuition per
Charges for
Charges for
Credit Hour
Period of
Entire Program
Attendance
Associate of Science
in Vocational Nursing
$500.00
$7,250.00
$40,000.00
Associate of Science
in Nursing
$1,530.00
$14,820.00
$70,000.00
Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration
$350.00
$4,200.00
$42,000.00
Bachelor of Science
in Healthcare Administration
$350.00
$4,200.00
$42,000.00
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN Completion)
$295.00
$3,540.00
$35,400.00
Master of Science
in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
$670.00
$5,290.00
$26,800.00
Continuing Education Courses Course Tuition
IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification $300.00
Fees
Fee Description
Amount
Application Fee
Non-refundable fee
$100.00
Background Screening paid to American DataBank
$35.00
Additional court fee determined by courthouse will apply where applicable
Clinical Placement paid to myClinicalExchange
$36.50
Service fee per year
Drug Screening, 10-Panel paid to American DataBank
$37.00
Duplicate Diploma
$35.00
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Fee Description
Amount
Fee per copy
Graduation Processing Fee
$125.00
Non-refundable fee
Health Records Tracking paid to American DataBank
$35.00
Service fee per 24 months
Laboratory Fee, Family Nurse Practitioner
$350.00
Fee per semester
Official Academic Transcript
$5.00
Non-refundable fee. Fee per copy.
Official Academic Transcript
$10.00
Non-refundable fee. Fee per copy with expedited processing.
Registration Fee
$100.00
Non-refundable fee
Returned Payment Fee
$30.00
Fee per returned payment
Student Identification Badge or Card
$10.00
Fee per replacement
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Fee
Non-refundable fee. Fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars
$13.50 - $42.00
($1000) of institutional charges.
Technology Fee, Family Nurse Practitioner
$250.00
Fee per semester
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Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate
economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a
California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the
institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you
must pay the state -imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a
student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program,
and prepay all or part of your tuition.
You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if
you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.
It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or
any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may
be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400,
Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.
To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid
tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of
any of the following:
• The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution
was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach -out plan approved by
the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach -out plan approved by the Bureau.
• You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120 day period before
the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational
program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued.
• You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the
closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the
institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or
value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
• The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
• The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program
as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess
of tuition and other costs.
• You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court,
based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have
been unable to collect the award from the institution.
• You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and
have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date
of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.
A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at
any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been
eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the
student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4)
year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.
However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer
identification number.
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Financial Aid
Pacific College makes every effort to assist students with financial resources to complete their
educational goals. Most, but not all, financial aid is based on financial need as determined by the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial need can be defined most simply as the difference
between the total cost of attendance and those resources that a student and his/her family are expected
to provide toward their cost of attendance. Funding to attend school are a shared responsibility between
the financial aid sources and that of students and their families.
The Financial Aid Office coordinates various types of federal, state, institutional, and private financial
assistance programs through the awarding process. Its goal is to balance compliance of regulations and
students' financial needs. There are restrictions on eligibility for most financial aid programs offered at
Pacific College. Students are expected to understand of their rights, responsibilities, and restrictions of
the aid programs in which they participate.
Financial aid funds awarded at Pacific College are intended to be supplementary. All aid applications
undergo a process of need -analysis calculation to determine (a) the eligibility to receive federal student
aid and (b) the minimum amount of resources that students are expected to contribute toward the total
cost of their education. Students should not expect their total financial need to be met by resources
available through federal student financial aid programs.
If a student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have to repay the full
amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund. If a student receives federal student
financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the monies not paid from federal financial aid
funds.
Application Process for Federal Student Aid Programs
All students interested in obtaining financial aid for their education at Pacific College must do the following:
1. Fill a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The FAFSA is online at: https://fafsa.gov/. A student must obtain a Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID and
password to access to the website. The FAFSA school code for Pacific College is 032993.
2. Gather all information a student may need when filing for the FAFSA, such as: (a) Driver's license; (b)
Social security number; (c) Parents' social security numbers and birthdates; (d) Family's federal
income tax returns; (e) W-2 forms; (f) Bank statements; (g) Information on family's investments (if
applicable).
3. Submit the FAFSA online. The electronic FAFSA will be processed within approximately 3-5 days.
4. Students who received financial aid from the previous year should receive a renewal email notice
from the Department of Education to renew the FAFSA online. All financial aid students must submit
the FAFSA every year in college.
S. Students may be asked to provide additional documents and/or information to the Financial Aid
Office after the FAFSA is filed. The additional requirement comes from the Department of Education
via a process called verification. Pacific College is subject to compliance in the verification process.
Students selected for verification will have 14 days from the date of notification to provide all
necessary documents. Students who fail to return requested documents will not get reviewed for
financial aid package.
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Verification of FAFSA
In accordance with federal student aid regulations, the student data entered on the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) may be selected for verification.
Each award year the U.S. Department of Education randomly selects certain federal aid applicants for
whom the institution must verify based on certain data elements provided on his or her FAFSA,
Pacific College will verify 100% of the federally selected (*) students and may select the student under
institutional verification due to conflicting data. This review process must be completed before Federal
Student Aid (FSA) funds can be released. All conflicting data must be resolved before any FSA funds can
be released.
If a student is selected for verification, a Verification Letter will be sent to the student and/or parent
indicating what documentation is needed to complete the verification process. A student selected for
verification is typically provided 14 days to resolve the matter. The details of verification are explained in
the Verification Letter.
Cost of Attendance and Standard Student Expenses
Cost of attendance includes the following items:
• Tuition and Fees
• Books and Supplies
• Room and Board
• Transportation
• Other Educational Costs
The cost of attendance can include (i) direct educational costs such as tuition, and fees; and (ii) estimated
indirect cost estimates for books, supplies, housing, transportation, and other personal living expenses as
a single student. Please note that for debt management purposes, Pacific College strongly encourages
students to borrow responsibly. Contact the Financial Aid Office to discuss other aid resources that may
be available. The Financial Aid Office packages students based on the maximum aid eligibility.
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2022-23 Cost of Attendance Breakdown
nff-Camnns Without Parent
Program
Tuition
Food and
Booksand
Transport
Other
Educational
Total COA
and Fees
Housing
Supplies
-ation
Expenses
Master of Science in
$16,650
$17,784
$2,000
$936
$3,924
$41,294
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in
$8 400
$17,784
$2,000
$936
$3,924
$33,044
Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in
$8 400
$17,784
$1,434
$936
$3,924
$32,478
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in
$7 080
$17,784
$2,086
$936
$3,924
$31,810
Nursing (BSN Completion)
Associate of Science in
$48,825
$17,784
$400
$936
$3,924
$71,869
Nursing
Associate of Science in
$13,750
$17,784
$0
$936
$3,924
$36,394
Vocational Nursing
Diploma in
$13,416
$17,784
$0
$936
$3,924
$36,060
Vocational Nursing
nff-Camnnc With Parent
Program
Tuition
and Fees
Housing
and Food
Booksand
Supplies
Transport
aeon
Other
Educational
Total COA
Expenses
Master of Science in
$16,650
$9,360
$2,000
$1,026
$3,348
$32,384
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in
$8 400
$9,360
$2,000
$1,026
$3,348
$24,134
Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in
$8 400
$9,360
$1,434
$1,026
$3,348
$23,568
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in
$7,080
$9,360
$2,086
$1,026
$3,348
$22,900
Nursing (BSN Completion)
Associate of Science in
$48,825
$9,360
$400
$1,026
$3,348
$62,959
Nursing
Associate of Science in
$13,750
$9,360
$0
$1,026
$3,348
$27,484
Vocational Nursing
Diploma in
$13,416
$9,360
$0
$1,026
$3,348
$27,150
Vocational Nursing
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Definition of an Academic Year
Pacific College defines an academic year according to the program of study. One term is equivalent to a
semester, an academic year includes two semesters.
The academic year is as follows for the following programs:
• Diploma in Vocational Nursing - is 900 Clock Hours, 30 weeks per academic year.
• Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing - is 24 Semester Credits, 30 weeks per academic year.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - is 24 Semester Credits, 30 weeks per academic year.
• Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration - is 24 Semester Credits, 30 weeks per academic
year.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) will be evaluated when the student has completed the weeks and
semester credits in the payment period. A payment period (term) is defined as 15 weeks and at least 12
semester credits. Disbursements are released each payment period.
Effective June 2018, the Department of Education and College redefined the Associate of Science in
Vocational Nursing program that includes GE coursework of at least 8 weeks, as a Nonstandard term
program. Title IV is disbursed once the credits are successfully met for the payment period. Students
who have transferred at least 1S semester credits, can maintain as a Standard Term program.
Effective July 1, 2018, all new students enrolled in the ASVN program are in a Standard Term program
(Formula 1).
Grade Levels
Grade levels at the college vary by academic program. Loan amounts cannot exceed the remaining of a
student's annual loan limit at the loan level associated with their training program,
Packaging
"Packaging" is a term usually applied to the concept of offering two or more types of financial assistance
to students. Students receiving financial aid cannot receive more aid than the total cost of their program.
Pacific College reserves the right to reduce the amount of aid awarded when necessary in order to
prevent an "over award", such as in the case of a student's receipt of additional outside resources.
Institutional Packaging Philosophy
Undergraduate level students are packaged on need and availability of funds. Pacific College maximizes
Federal Pell Grant (entitlement), Federal SEOG (based on a selection criterion - first come -first served),
Federal Work -Study (based on availability of funds), and Direct Loan Subsidized before non -need -based
loans are package for undergraduate -level students.
Order of Awarding Financial Aid Funds
a) Federal Pell Grant (need based, low EFC)
b) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity grant (FSEOG)
c) Cal Grants
d) Federal Work -Study (FWS)
e) Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
f) Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
g) Federal Direct PLUS loan
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Treatment of Outside Resources
External awards resources, such as outside scholarships, are counted in the student's financial aid
package.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is recognized at Pacific College to ensure students have an
increased awareness and appreciation of this valuable and important document of freedom. Annually on
September 17, Pacific College commemorates the formation and September 17, 1787 signing of the
Constitution of the United States of America on by organizing activities announced to the campus
community by email.
Financial Aid Code of Conduct
The Financial Aid Office of Pacific College respects and adheres to the Code of Conduct published by the
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) which states:
1. No action will betaken by financial aid staff that is for their personal benefit or could be perceived to
be a conflict of interest.
a. Employees within the financial aid office will not award aid to themselves or their immediate
family members. Staff will reserve this task to an institutionally designated person, to avoid the
appearance of a conflict of interest.
b. If a preferred lender list is provided, it will be compiled without prejudice and for the sole benefit
of the students attending the institution. The information included about lenders and loan terms
will be transparent, complete, and accurate. The complete process through which preferred
lenders are selected will be fully and publicly disclosed. Borrowers will not be auto -assigned to
any particular lender.
c. A borrower's choice of a lender will not be denied, impeded, or unnecessarily delayed by the
institution, even if that lender is not included on the institution's preferred lender list.
d. No amount of cash, gift, or benefit in excess of a de minimis amount shall be accepted by a financial
aid staff member from any financial aid applicant (or his/her family), or from any entity doing
business with or seeking to do business with the institution (including service on advisory
committees or boards beyond reimbursement for reasonable expenses directly associated with
such service).
2. Information provided by the financial aid office is accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect preference
arising from actual or potential personal gain.
3. Institutional award notifications and/or other institutionally provided materials shall include the
following:
a. A breakdown of individual components of the institution's Cost of Attendance, designating all
potential billable charges.
b. Clear identification of each award, indicating type of aid, i.e. gift aid (grant, scholarship), work, or
loan.
c. Standard terminology and definitions, using NASFAA's glossary of award letter terms.
d. Renewal requirements for each award.
4. All required consumer information is displayed in a prominent location on the institutional web site(s)
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and in any printed materials, easily identified and found, and labeled as "Consumer Information."
S. Financial aid professionals will disclose to their institution any involvement, interest in, or potential
conflict of interest with any entity with which the institution has a business relationship.
Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid Eligibility
To be eligible for Federal Student Aid (FSA) funds, a student must make satisfactory academic progress as
measured by Pacific College policy. Students not meeting satisfactory academic progress standards lose
FSA eligibility if the terms of financial aid warning are not satisfied.
See 'Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)' for details.
Monitoring Points - Pacific College evaluates a SAP at the end of each semester (payment period) for FSA
eligibility.
Maximum Time Frame - Students must complete their undergraduate academic program within a
maximum time frame of 150% of the published length of the program to remain eligible for FSA funds.
Undergraduate Program Length
Factor
Maximum Time Frame
1668 clock hours
X 150%
2502 clock hours
80 semester credit hours
X 150%
120 semester credit hours
120 semester credit hours
X 150%
180 semester credit hours
Pace of Completion - is calculated by dividing the cumulative number of clock/credit hours the student
has successfully completed by the cumulative number of clock/credit hours the student has attempted.
Students must maintain a 67% pace of completion to remain eligible for FSA funds.
Financial Aid Warning
Students not meeting SAP at a monitoring point will be notified of "Financial Aid Warning" for the
subsequent payment period and remain eligible for FSA funds during the warning period, no appeal is
necessary. The student will be advised of their status by mailed or emailed letter.
The student's academic progress will be evaluated at the conclusion of the warning period. If a student
meets SAP at the monitoring point concluding their warning period, the student will be removed from
"Financial Aid Warning" and returned to regular status. If a student does not meet SAP at the monitoring
point concluding their warning period, the student will lose their FSA eligibility unless they successfully
appeal and are placed on financial aid probation.
Financial Aid Probation
A student who does not meet SAP following the financial aid warning period must successfully complete
the terms of "Financial Aid Appeal" to be placed on probation. Probation cannot be given automatically.
At the end of one payment period on financial aid probation, the student must make SAP or must be
meeting the requirements of the SAP academic improvement plan (SAPAIP). Students on Financial Aid
Probation remain eligible for FSA funds during the probation period or the period specified within the
SAPAIP.
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A student who fails to meet SAP following the probation period or period determined in SAPAIP is
ineligible for FSA funds and must follow the school's established policy for reinstatement.
See "Reinstatement Policy"for details.
Financial Aid Appeal
Students not meeting SAP when measured at the monitoring point concluding their warning period will
lose their FSA eligibility unless they successfully appeal and are placed on financial aid probation.
See Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal"for details.
Participating Programs
Federal Student Aid (FSA)
Pacific College participates in the following federal student aid programs:
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
• Federal Work -Study
• Direct Subsidized Loans
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans
• Direct PLUS Loans
More information for each program can be found on the FSA website:
htti2s://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types.
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
Pacific College participates in the following California student aid programs:
• Cal Grant
• Chafee Grant
More information for each program can be found on the CSAC website:
https• I/www.csac.ca.govlfinancial-aid-programs.
Federal Pell Grants (Formula 1 or Formula 4)
Federal Pell Grant provides need -based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post -
baccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Grant amounts are dependent on:
the student's expected family contribution (EFC); the cost of attendance (as determined by the
institution); the student's enrollment status (full-time); and whether the student attends for a full
academic year or less. Pacific College defines a full-time student as 12+ semester credits for
undergraduate students.
Students may not receive Federal Pell Grant funds from more than one school at a time. (e.g. If Financial
Aid was disbursed at another college then a student cannot be awarded at Pacific College for the same
amount unless the prior college did not use all the award). Federal Pell Grant is disbursed and posted into
the student account twice per academic year (e.g. each term or semester). There are two terms per
academic year at Pacific College.
Effective July 1, 2018, all Title IV applicants will be classified Federal Pell Grant exclusively under Pell
Grant Formula 4.
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
The campus -based policy defines the College's selection criteria and packaging philosophy for awarding
campus -based funds consistently to all eligible students. One of the two campus -based programs is the
FSEOG program.
FSEOG minimum is $500 and maximum is $700.
FSEOG funds are awarded to Federal Pell Grant eligible student on a first -come, first -serve basis. The first
selection group of FSEOG funds are students with the lowest EFC (e.g., 0) and those who have completed,
and submitted all document requirements.
Once the lowest EFC cohort of students are satisfied, the second selection group of students with a higher
EFC will be satisfied, and so on. The third selection group may include the lowest EFC who are not
receiving PELL grant.
A recipient who receives Federal Pell Grant at any time in the award year may be awarded FSEOG based
on the availability of funds for the term cohort.
A FSEOG recipient who was awarded but did not actually received the Pell grant due to a correction or
change of EFC will be allowed to keep the award in good faith.
Federal Work -Study
The second of the two campus -based programs offered is Federal Work Study (FWS).
Federal Work Study (FWS) is awarded to students on a first -come, first serve basis. The funds are
awarded based on the availability of funds, students who demonstrate a financial need, and part-time
work available. Students can earn money to help pay for their educational expenses. Pacific College
coordinates community service involvement and work related to the program of study. For more
information, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Loans are funds that students borrow from the federal government under the Direct Loan program and
they must be repaid when students graduate or otherwise leave school. Generally, repayment begins six
months after a student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment. Students are
encouraged to borrow only what they need.
Borrowers must complete Entrance Counseling online and Subsidized/Unsubsidized Master Promissory
Note (MPN) prior to any direct loan disbursement: https://studentaid.gov/mpnn.
Federal Student Loan Annual Limits
The Financial Aid Office reviews and determine the types of aid a student is eligible to receive each
academic year. However, there are limits on the amount in Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct
Unsubsidized Loans a student may be eligible to receive each year (annual loan limits) and the total
amounts that s/he may borrow (aggregate loan limits). The actual loan amount a student is eligible to
receive each academic year maybe less than the annual loan limit. These limits vary depending on the
grade level a student is in school and whether a student's status is dependent or independent.
Notes: A dependent student whose parents are ineligible for a Direct Parent PLUS loan, may receive
additional unsubsidized loan funds.
The following chart shows the annual and aggregate limits for subsidized and unsubsidized loans.
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Dependent Students (except students
Independent dependent
Year
whose parents are unable to obtain
undergraduate students whose parents
PLUS Loans)
are unable to obtain PLUS Loans)
First -Year Undergraduate
$5,500—No more than $3,500 of this
$9,500—No more than $3,500 of this
Annual Loan Limit
amount may be in subsidized loans.
amount may be in subsidized loans.
Second -Year Undergraduate
$6,500—No more than $4,500 of this
$10,500—No more than $4,500 of this
Annual Loan Limit
amount may be in subsidized loans.
amount may be in subsidized loans.
Third -Year and Beyond
Undergraduate Annual Loan
$7,500—No more than $5,500 of this
amount may be in subsidized loans.
$12,500—No more than $5,500 of this
amount may be in subsidized loans.
Limit
Graduate or Professional
Not Applicable (all graduate and
$20,500 (unsubsidized only)
Students Annual Loan Limit
professional students are considered
independent)
Subsidized and
$31,000—No more than $23,000 of this
$57,500 for undergraduates —No more
Unsubsidized Aggregate
amount may be in subsidized loans.
than $23,000 of this amount may be in
Loan Limit
subsidized loans.
$138,500 for graduate or professional
students —No more than $65,500 of this
amount may be in subsidized loans. The
graduate aggregate limit includes all
federal loans received for undergraduate
study.
Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans are available to parents of dependent students or
graduate/professional students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.
Eligibility is not based on financial need, but a credit check is required. Borrowers who have adverse
credit history must meet additional requirements to qualify.
More information can be found on the FSA website: httl2s•//studentaid.gov/understand-
aid/tynes/loans/plus.
Federal Direct Loan Interest Rates and Fees
Interest Rates for Direct Loans First Disbursed on or After July 1, 2021, and Before July 1, 2022
Loan Type
Borrower Type
Fixed Interest
Rate
Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct
Unsubsidized Loans
Undergraduate
3.73%
Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Graduate or Professional
5.28%
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Direct PLUS Loans
Parents and Graduate or Professional
6.28%
Students
https://studentaid gov/understand-aid/types/loans/interest-rates#what-are-the-interest-rates-for-federal-student-loans
Cal Grant
Cal Grant is a California -specific financial aid program administered by the California Student Aid
Commission (CSAC). In August 2020, Pacific College was approved to access CSAC programs. Cal Grant
applicants must apply by submitting the Free Application for Student Aid [FAFSA) before the deadline of
March 2nd and meet all eligibility, financial, and minimum GPA requirements.
There are three kinds of Cal Grants — A, B, and C — but you do not have to figure out which one to apply
for. Your eligibility will be based on your FAFSA responses, verified Cal Grant GPA, and select Pacific
College (03299300) on your FAFSA application. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) will
determine applicant and program eligibility.
Cal Grant A
To receive a Cal Grant A, students must be working toward a bachelor's degree. Other eligibility
requirements are:
• Available to low and middle income students
• Must have a minimum 3.00 high school GPA
• May be used for a program that is at least two academic years in length resulting in an
associate or baccalaureate degree of 48 semester units or the equivalent
• Can only be used for tuition and fees
• Disbursement Amount by Semester - Fall/Spring I Winter/Summer (before July 1)
Units Enrolled Per Semester
Annual Award Amount
Award Amount Per
Semester
12 or More Units
$8056
$4028
9-11.5 Units
$6042
$3021
6 - 8.5 Units
$4028
$2014
Less than 6 Units
No award
No award
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Cal Grant B
This award provides low-income students with a living allowance and assistance with tuition and fees.
Pacific College students are eligible for the first year to receive an allowance of up to $1,672 for books and
living expenses. Attending 1 - 24 semester credits is a freshman year student. Subsequent year awards,
the access award, plus a tuition and fee award equal to Cal Grant A. The exception will be for Students With
Dependent Children (SWD). Cal Grant B will help pay tuition and fees in the same amount equal to a Cal
Grant A. Students with a dependent child (SWD) under the age of 18 will receive an allowance of up to
$6,000.
Units Enrolled Per Semester
Annual Award Amount
Award Amount Per
Semester
12 or More Units
$1656
$828
9-11.5 Units
$1242
$621
6 - 8.5 Units
$828
$414
Less than 6 Units
No award
No award
Cal Grant C
This award assists students in the occupational or vocational program with school expenses related to the
LVN program. The full-time, full -year Cal Grant C award is $2,462 and $547 for books and supplies.
Students with a dependent child (SWD) under 18 years old will receive an allowance of up to $6,000.
Chafee Grant
The Chafee Grant program is available to any applicant who is or was in foster care for at least one day
between the ages of 16 and 18 as a dependent or ward of the court, has financial need, and not have
reached their 26th birthday as of July 1 of the award year. Recipients may qualify for up to $5,000 a year.
Find more information on the California Chafee Grant website: https:/Ichafee.csac.ca.gov/
California Dream Act
California Dream Act Application (CADAA) allows undocumented and documented students who meet
the nonresident tuition exemption eligibility requirements to apply for and receive state -funded financial
aid such as Cal Grant and Chafee Grant.
Find more information on the California Dream Act website: http://dream.csac.ca.gov/
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Professional Judgment/Dependency Override
Except under unusual circumstances, a student's expected family contribution (EFC) may not be adjusted.
The adjustment is based on data element changes provided on the FAFSA. Professional Judgment is used
to recognize a special circumstance related to a student's application for federal student aid that might
warrant an adjustment to the EFC. A Dependency Override is also allowed under the professional
judgment provision, as well.
Circumstances under which Professional Judgment may be considered:
• Death in the family
• Loss of employment
• Critical injury
• Change in financial circumstances
• Other circumstances approved by the Financial Aid Director or School President
• Dependency Override
(*Dependency Override can only be from Dependent to Independent, never Independent to
Dependent)
In a case of Dependency Override (dependent students to independent) may be allowed with sufficient
documentation. In all cases, Professional Judgment must be applied on a case -by -case basis and properly
documented.
Exercising Professional Judgment and Required Documentation
A student who has circumstances that warrant a review must complete a Professional Judgment form and
provide appropriate documents to verify each circumstance. This information must be submitted to the
Financial Aid Office for review. If approved, changes may be made to a student's eligibility. In all cases,
the Financial Aid Director must have final review of submitted documents. All verified documents must
be factual and supported. While students may appeal the Professional Judgment decision, all decisions
made by the Financial Director are deemed final with no further appeal.
Return of Federal (Title IV) Financial Aid (R2T4)
If a student receives Title IV financial aid funds and the student ceases to be enrolled prior to the end of a
payment period, a calculation of the 'Return of Title IV Aid' must be performed to determine the
allowable earned amount of federal funds applied towards educational costs. Students who withdraw
from all classes may owe funds to the College, due to a mandated return of Title IV funds by the College to
the federal government. The FAO will notify and provide instructions to students if they are required to
return funds to the government.
A student's aid funds that are returned to the Title IV aid program will generally reduce the amount that a
student originally borrowed for the term. Financial aid returned (either by the College and/or the student
or parent) must be distributed (up to the net amount disbursed from each type) in the following order:
1. Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized
2. Federal Direct Loan Subsidized
3. Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan
4. Federal Pell Grant
S. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
6. Return to Student
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Post -Withdrawal Disbursement
Occasionally, a student who withdraws from Pacific College is entitled to a Post -Withdrawal
Disbursement (PWD). A post -withdrawal disbursement occurs when the R2T4 calculation determines
that a student is eligible to Title IV funds even though the student has completely withdrawn or stopped
attending the program. If a student withdraws and is eligible to a post -withdrawal disbursement of a
Direct Subsidized or Unsubsidized loan(s) or a parent is entitled to a post -withdrawal disbursement of a
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). A PWD disbursement notice is mailed to the student
informing them of their eligibility for the loan funds. It is the student's right/responsibility to notify
Pacific College within 30 days of the date of the letter. A student choosing to accept the PWD must
indicate so on the PWD form and return the form to the Financial Aid Office.
Credit Balance Policy
Pacific College's Credit Balance policy addresses the treatment of crediting Title IV funds and how the
College handles those balances as they occur. Whenever aid funds are credited to a student's account and
those funds exceed the student's allowable charges for the payment period, students may use the
"Student Cash Management Authorization Statement (SCMAS)" to authorize Pacific College to hold a
credit balance on their account until the end of the payment period. Credit balances must be issued to the
student within 14 calendar days from the date a credit balance is created if the student declines or does
not complete a SCMAS form.
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Veteran Affairs Educational Benefits
Pacific College is approved as a degree -granting institution for student veterans under Title 38, United
States Code. The College is also approved for the attendance of California veterans' dependents under the
State Program.
Our goal is to provide eligible student veterans, active -duty military, dependents, reservists, and National
Guard members with GI Bill® benefits the best possible service during their enrollment at Pacific College.
Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting the veteran as s/he engages and develops his/her skills
and knowledge at Pacific College. Please contact the Registrar's Office for more information on these
programs.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information
about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at
https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Notice to Student Veterans
Prior to receiving the College's evaluation for enrollment and eligibility, a student veteran must initiate
the certification process for benefits:
• Go to eBenefits at: httl2s://www.ebenefits.va.gov/
• Request a Certificate of Eligibility
• Supply a copy of the DD214 (if the applicant is the Veteran).
• Supply official transcript from all post -secondary institutions including military training
Further information is available by phone: 888-GI-BILL-1 (888-442-4551) and online:
https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/
Pacific College shall conduct an evaluation of previous education and training on all student veterans and
eligible dependents or spouses. The College shall grant appropriate credits accordingly. The Department
of Veterans and students will be notified upon the College's decision.
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Private Education Loans
Pacific College does not participate in any preferred lender arrangements for private education loans nor
maintain a preferred lender list.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy Prior to Matriculation
An applicant who cancels his/her enrollment prior to the first day of classes shall receive a full refund of
all payments less any fees designated as "nonrefundable".
Refund Policy After Matriculation
Students may cancel enrollment without any financial obligation by the end of the seventh (7th) day after
classes start. The cancellation must be in writing and submitted to the President of the College. Please
review the section "Students' Rights to Cancellation" for more information.
Date of Withdrawal/Date of Determination
The date of withdrawal, for purpose of calculating a refund, is the student's last date of attendance.
The date of determination is the earliest of when:
• A student is officially withdrawn, provides the notice of cancellation, or violates academic policy.
• If the student ceases to attend without providing notification, the date of determination shall be no
more than 14 days from the student's last day of attendance.
Institutional Refund Policy
All tuition and fees paid for enrollment shall be deemed to have been paid for educational instructions,
unless the payment is for a specific charge for equipment that is set forth in the agreement of the
program. The refund does apply to fees identified "non-refundable", and it will be issued within 45 days
of withdrawal.
Students who consider withdrawing from enrollment are encouraged to contact their Academic and
Financial Aid advisors for guidance. The meeting will help students understand how withdrawing from
enrollment will affect their financial situation.
The student may withdraw from the institution at any time and receive a pro rata refund so long as they
have completed less than sixty percent (60%) of the scheduled days in the current payment period of the
educational program at the time of withdrawal. The refund will be less any non-refundable fees (non-
refundable fees not to exceed $250.00) within 45 days of withdrawal.
For determining the amount of any refund, the date of the student's withdrawal shall be the last date of
recorded attendance. The amount owed equals the daily charge for the program (total institutional
charge, minus non-refundable fees, divided by the number of days in the program), multiplied by the
number of days scheduled to attend, prior to withdrawal).
See "Withdrawal from the College"for additional details.
Scholarships
Scholarships are gift -aid that is awarded on the basis of merit, academic achievements, special talents, or
other criteria defined by the donor or sponsoring organization. Some scholarships are guided by need -
based.
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Tuition Payment Plans
For short-term programs designed to be completed in one term or four months, whichever is less, Pacific
College may require payment of all tuition and fees on the first day of instruction.
For those programs designed to be four months or longer, Pacific College shall not require more than one
term or four months of advance payment of tuition at a time. When 50 percent of the program has been
offered, the institution may require full payment.
The limitations in this section shall not apply to any funds received by Pacific College institution through
federal and state student financial aid grant and loan programs, or through any other federal or state
programs.
At the student's option, Pacific College may accept payment in full for tuition and fees, including any
funds received through institutional loans, after the student has been accepted and enrolled and the date
of the first class session are disclosed on the enrollment agreement.
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Academic Information and
The following section contains general policies and procedures governing the academic programs at
Pacific College. The policies and procedures are in alphabetical order by topic. Students should note that,
in addition to the policies indicated below, programs and courses may mandate additional requirements.
Please review the appropriate program Handbook or course syllabus for further information.
Academic Freedom
In the spirit of inclusion, Pacific College is committed to providing an environment where differences are
embraced to promote full participation and a sense of belonging for all members of this academic
community (faculty, students, and staff). This community is entitled to freedom in discussing topics to
enhance the student learning process, but they should exercise care to not introduce into their
discussions controversial matters which have no relationship to the subject.
Faculty members are citizens, members of a learned profession, and officers of an educational institution.
When they speak or write as citizens they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but
their special position in the community imposes commensurate obligations. They should remember that
as faculty members and educational representatives, the public may judge their profession and their
institution by their statements or actions. They should at all times be accurate, should exercise
appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to
indicate that they are not speaking for the institution.
Actions by faculty, staff, students or visitors which unnecessarily obstruct or interfere with teaching or
learning functions or other normal and necessary activities of the college, or which create an imminent
threat or danger to persons or property; may constitute grounds for suspension, dismissal, termination
or permanent exclusion from the campus. Academic Freedom does not exempt members of the
community from consequences of communication and behavior that violates the Pacific College Code of
Conduct or law.
Academic Responsibility and Professional Ethics
Pacific College also recognizes that commitment to every freedom carries with it attendant
responsibilities. Membership in this academic community requires that faculty, students, and staff
demonstrate an unselfish concern for others by expressing competence, professionalism, and good
citizenship to serve students, faculty, and the institution. As a result, he/she should at all times be
accurate, exercise proper restraint, show respect for opinions of others, and make every effort to indicate
that he/she is not an institutional spokesperson.
Members of the academic community are urged to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to
identify and discuss opportunities for improvement during the shared governance process.
Academic Honesty
Students are expected to follow ethical standards in preparing and presenting material that demonstrates
their level of knowledge and is used in determining grades. Such standards are based on honesty and
integrity.
Cheating, defined as using notes, aids, or the help of other students on tests or exams, or
misreporting or altering the data in laboratory or research projects involving the collection of data
is not permitted.
Students shall not furnish materials or information in order to enable another student to
plagiarize or cheat.
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An instructor who has evidence that an act of academic dishonesty has occurred, after speaking with the
student, is obligated to take the following steps:
• Assign an appropriate academic penalty such as an oral reprimand and assign an "F" on the
particular paper, project, or exam. A Warning Notice will be drawn and signed by the student and
instructor.
• In cases where the dishonesty was serious, premeditated, or part of an ongoing scheme, the case
will be referred to a committee consisting of the Program Director, Vice President of Instruction,
and President or designee. It will then be the responsibility of the review board to determine
academic penalties as appropriate.
Academic Honors
A student graduating from a baccalaureate degree program may be eligible for one of the following
honors designations:
Graduates from associate degree, diploma, or certificate programs with a cumulative grade point average
(CGPA) of 3.6 or greater (90% or above) shall graduate "with Honors." This designation will not show on
the diploma or degree but will be stated on the student's transcript.
Academic Probation
Undergraduate students are placed on academic probation if their term grade point average (TGPA) or
their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) falls below 2.0 for course work attempted at Pacific College
during the term or overall program. Undergraduate students may be removed from academic probation if
their TGPA for a subsequent term or their CGPA at Pacific College is 2.0 or higher.
Graduate students are placed on academic probation if their TGPA or CGPA falls below 3.0 for course
work attempted at Pacific College during the term or overall program. Graduate students may be
removed from academic probation if their TGPA for a subsequent term or their CGPA at Pacific College is
3.0 or higher.
Administrative Academic Probation
An undergraduate or graduate student may be placed on administrative -academic probation by action of
appropriate campus officials for any of the following reasons:
1. Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of a program of studies in two successive semesters or
in any three semesters, unless the withdrawals were directly associated with a chronic or recurring
medical condition or its treatment;
2. Repeated failure to progress toward the stated degree objective or other program objective (when
such failure appears to be due to circumstances within the control of the student);
3. Failure to comply, after due notice, with an academic requirement or regulation which is routine for
all students or a defined group of students (e.g., failure to take placement tests, failure to complete
required clinical experiences).
Administrative Academic Disqualification
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A student who have been placed on administrative -academic probation may be disqualified from further
attendance if:
1. The conditions for removal of administrative -academic probation are not met within the period
specified;
2. The student becomes subject to academic probation while on administrative -academic probation;
3. The student becomes subject to administrative -academic probation for the same or similar reason for
which they have been placed on administrative -academic probation previously, although not
currently in such status.
In addition, an appropriate campus administrator may disqualify a student who at any time during
enrollment has demonstrated behavior so contrary to the standards of the nursing profession as to
render her/him unfit for the profession. In such cases, disqualification will occur immediately upon
notice to the student, which shall include an explanation of the basis for the action, and the campus may
require the student to discontinue enrollment as of the date of the notification.
For students who subsequently become eligible for reinstatement (see below), disqualification under the
provisions of the preceding paragraphs constitutes a break in "continuous enrollment" within a degree
major program; therefore, students disqualified may not elect any regulations in effect prior to
disqualification.
Reinstatement
In order to be considered for reinstatement to Pacific College, a disqualified student must demonstrate
progress toward the degree. This demonstration can be achieved by successfully completing classes at
other regionally accredited academic institutions. All classes considered for reinstatement must be
applicable for degree credit and toward the student's General Education or major requirements.
Disqualified students may petition for reinstatement by contacting Enrollment Services.
Accelerated Study
Students who have a distinguished academic record and demonstrate a verifiable need, may submit a
request for an accelerated study permitting them to enroll in more than seven semester units in the same
term. Approval for an accelerated study is granted at the Program Director or Vice President of
Instruction's discretion. To be eligible, the student must have:
1. Completed 9 semester units prior to the request;
2. Maintained a grade point average of 3.0;
3. No outstanding grades of "Incomplete";
4. Current account balance or no more than one month payment tuition behind. NOTE: Students that
have pending financial aid packets in Financial Aid or a military/company reimbursement plan on
file may have this requirement waived.
5. Demonstrated in their written request a compelling need for the acceleration.
Students who believe they meet the requirements stated must submit their written request with
supporting documentation (if applicable) or justification of the special circumstances for the acceleration.
Student should allow for a processing time of a minimum of six to a maximum of eight weeks prior to the
start date of the course. Approval for the acceleration shall be provided at least one week prior to the
start date.
Accelerated study only applies to the baccalaureate degrees. The Vocational Nursing program is not
approved to grant accelerated study.
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Acceptance to the College
Upon completion of the required documents for admission, the College administration shall review the
information and offer the applicant an enrollment agreement if they are accepted. If an applicant is not
accepted, applicable fees are refunded except for the application fee and fees for testing or background
screening. Pacific College reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone.
Advising and Guidance Services
Advising and guidance services are offered by the College and are available to all students. A primary
responsibility of Pacific College is to offer every possible aid to students so they can utilize their own
capabilities. The staff and faculty welcome the opportunity to assist students in working out solutions to
problems they may experience during the course of their education. Those students with personal
problems unrelated to their training will be referred to counselors or agencies where they can receive
assistance.
Attendance Policy
Pacific College emphasizes the need for students to attend and participate in classes on a regular basis in
order to develop the skills and professionalism necessary to compete in the highly competitive labor
market. Absences except those necessitated by death of an immediate family member, illness, verified
court appearance, military duty, or other legal requirements are discouraged and considered as
unexcused.
To maintain satisfactory attendance, students in programs except the Vocational Nursing program may
miss no more than 20% of the total hours in any given course. (See VN Handbook for VN requirements.)
Upon missing more than 20%, a student shall receive written notification of attendance probation.
Additional unexcused absences during such probationary period may result in an attendance "contract"
between the student and instructor and may lead to dismissal from the program. A student shall remain
on probation until the end of the course. If a student is absent for five consecutive class sessions, the
academic program shall attempt to contact the student to verify the intent to withdraw from the College.
After 14 calendar days, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the program and notified by
the Records Office.
Attendance in an asynchronous online learning environment is accomplished by completing the
assignments required by the course. To do this, the student is recommended to be in the online
environment at least three times per week, as this is necessary to complete the interactive discussion.
Any student arriving 1-15 minutes late for a class or leaving early from class is considered tardy.
Tardiness on three occasions (per course) shall be counted as one unexcused absence and shall be
counted in relation to allowable total absences. Tardiness is a disruption of a good learning environment
and is to be discouraged. The student is expected to attend every class on time.
A student who does not attend at least once in any seven consecutive day period shall be issued an
attendance warning. Students who do not attend at least once in any 14 consecutive day period shall be
dropped from the course and administratively withdrawn from the College retroactive to the last date of
recorded attendance. A student who attends on the first day following 14 consecutive days of non-
attendance will not be dropped from the course or administratively withdrawn.
Distance Education Attendance Policy
Students taking classes in an online format are expected to attend each week. Attendance is defined as
participating in an academic activity within the online classroom, which includes posting in a graded
discussion forum or submitting a written assignment. Experience has shown that good grades are
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strongly correlated with attendance, practice and participation. Students who do not participate in class
are often surprised at how quickly and thoroughly they get behind. Lack of participation does not qualify
the student for a refund. Students are responsible for following the published policy on deadlines for
drop and withdrawal.
Students who do not attend at least once in any seven consecutive day period shall be issued an
attendance warning. Students who do not attend at least once in any 14 consecutive day period may be
dropped from the course and administratively withdrawn from the College retroactive to the last date of
recorded attendance. Students who attend on the first day following 14 consecutive days of non-
attendance will not be dropped from their course or administratively withdrawn.
Students must be officially enrolled in order to attend class and receive a grade. The Registrar's office
shall not post grades for students who are not enrolled.
Online Student Code of Conduct
Freedom of speech and expression is valued not only throughout the society but also, and particularly, in
the academic setting. Equally valued is the respect given to college computer systems and information
technology. To that end, online students shall adhere to the following online code of conduct:
• Access Pacific College courses only for lawful purposes.
• Respect the privacy of other members of the class and other students.
• Respect the integrity of the College's computer systems.
• Respect the diversity of opinions among the instructor and members of the class and respond to
them in a courteous manner.
• Maintain academic integrity by preventing unauthorized use of username and password.
• Maintain an environment free of harassment, stalking, threats, abuse, insults, or humiliation to the
instructor and members of the class. This includes, but is not limited to demeaning written or oral
comments of an ethnic, religious, sexist (or sexual orientation), or racist nature; and the unwanted
sexual advances or intimidations by email, or on discussion boards and other postings in course
shells.
• Abide by all rules and regulations published by the College and agree to be subject to disciplinary
actions as described in the General Catalog.
Disciplinary action may include probation, suspension, or dismissal from the College. Students suspected
of committing any violation of the College policy are afforded due process before disciplinary action is
imposed. However, in appropriate circumstances students may be suspended prior to a hearing.
When a violation has occurred, an incident report, including all pertinent data related to the alleged act
must be submitted in writing to the Vice President of Instruction. This report should include description
of the action and names of all parties involved including witnesses. Upon receipt of the report, the Vice
President of Instruction will determine if a policy has been violated. If there is sufficient information, the
Director will contact the student and initiate an investigation. The student will have the opportunity to
provide any documentation to the committee to support or refute the report.
Student Authentication for Distance Education
Student Authentication is mandated by the federal government and assures academic integrity. Student
authentication allows for the use of unique student identification and passwords to ensure compliance
and requires that, "...institutions of higher education offering distance education programs have a
process by which the institution of higher education establishes that a student registered for a distance
education course is the same student that participates in, completes, and receives credit for the course."
(The Higher Education Opportunity Act, 2008).
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Pacific College Distance Education therefore requires the current minimal standard for authentication: all
distance education course work must be accomplished through a secure course management system with
unique usernames and passwords each time a student engages in online coursework.
Response Times for Distance Education
Pacific College supports the timely completion of student evaluations of learning outcomes by qualified
faculty, which are appropriate for use with the distance education methods used, and evaluated by
qualified faculty.
Pacific College will employ a sufficient number of faculty to assure that (A) the institution's response to,
or evaluation of, each student lesson is returned to the student within 10 days after the lesson is received
by the institution; and (B) the institution's response to, or evaluation of, each student project or
assignment is returned to the student within the time disclosed below.
The recommended instructor response time to student inquiries is to respond within 24 hours during
business days, and 48 hours for non -business days. If the instructor cannot provide a detailed response to
the inquiry within these time frames, it is recommended that the instructor inform the student regarding
when a more detailed response will be provided.
Pacific College shall maintain a record of the dates on which lessons, projects, and reports were received
and responses were returned to each student.
Auditing Course/Term
A person who is not a current student but fully intends to enroll in the College and wishes to audit a
course/term must first complete an application for enrollment. They must also submit their request to
audit a course/term in writing with supporting documentation. The request is then reviewed and
approved on a space -available basis by the Program Director or Vice President of Instruction. College
alumni will be permitted to audit one course in any program. No academic credit is awarded for any
audited class. Audited courses/terms are not eligible for financial aid.
Bar From Attendance
Students may not attend classes if they have failed to:
• Submit proof of high school graduation;
• Submit official academic transcripts from previous postsecondary institutions;
• Meet Admission Requirements;
• Respond to official notices from the College;
• Bring current their financial account.
Students who are not permitted to attend are typically given advance notice. However, if the student fails
to respond or has a history of not responding to notices, they will be subject to action up to and including
withdrawal from school without prior notice. A student withdrawn for this reason will not have access to
any college services until they have been reinstated by the College. The College will drop the student from
all current and future courses if deemed necessary. Students will not be able to attend or receive a grade
for these classes.
Cancellation of Classes or Programs
The College reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class or a program if student enrollment is
insufficient. However, every effort will be made to cancel the class or program well in advance of the
intended start date.
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Transfer of Credit to Other Schools
NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS
EARNED AT OUR INSTITUTION
The transferability of credits you earn at Pacific College is at the complete discretion of an institution to
which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or diploma you earn in the educational
program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the
credits, degree, or diploma that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which
you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For
this reason you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational
goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Pacific
College to determine if your credits, degree, or diploma will transfer.
Pacific College has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or
university.
Catalog Rights
Students who maintain continuous enrollment are subject to the academic program requirements and
policies as stated in the catalog in effect upon their enrollment. Students who have not attended the
college for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months and return to the college shall be subject to the
Academic Policies and requirements listed in the current catalog at the time of re-entry.
Students who return to the college after an absence of more than twelve (12) months shall need to re-
enter as a new student and would therefore be subject to the current catalog at the time.
Changes in Programs or Student Guidelines
The College has the right, at its discretion, to make reasonable changes in program content, materials,
schedules, or locations in the interest of improving the student's education, or where deemed feasible
due to industry changes, academic scheduling, or professional requirements.
Whenever on -going federal, state, accreditation, or professional changes take place affecting students
currently in attendance, the school is required to make appropriate changes.
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Code of Conduct for Students
The Code of Conduct is intended to ensure that all students have access to a safe and secure environment
where disruption and behaviors of another student will not interfere with the learning process. Faculty
and staff have the authority to protect this right by creating and maintaining an environment that is
conducive to learning. Students are required and expected to conduct themselves in a mature and
considerate manner. Students should conduct and express themselves in a way that is respectful to all
individuals. This includes respecting the rights of others to comment and participate fully in class and
college activities.
Toward this end, Pacific College sets forth the following expectations of student conduct in classroom
environments and on college properties, while attending college -related events, and while interacting
with the community at -large:
• A student shall prepare for, regularly attend, and actively participate in class and class activities.
• A student shall commit to be courteous and respectful of other's opinions.
• A student shall be familiar with and responsible for following the policies and procedures of the
College.
• A student shall refrain from actions and involvements that may prove contrary to the policies of
the College or harm the College's reputation.
• A student shall avoid acts of academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or other activities
that are intended to gain unfair academic advantage.
• A student shall avoid acts of dishonesty such as forgery, alteration, or misuse of a College
document; knowingly providing false information to a College official; or misrepresenting one's
self to be an authorized agent of the College.
• A student shall not seek unauthorized entry into, have unauthorized presence in, or misuse
College property including virtual facilities online.
• A student shall not steal property or misappropriate College resources including unauthorized
recording, dissemination, or distribution of lectures or presentations protected by copyright.
• A student shall not conduct themselves in any way that threatens or endangers the health or
safety of any person within or related to the College community, including physical abuse, threats,
intimidation, harassment, or sexual misconduct.
• A student shall not disrupt or obstruct the College activities by acts or expression, nor infringe the
rights of any members of the College community.
• A student must not use, possess, manufacture, or distribute illegal drugs or drug -related
paraphernalia, nor shall they misuse legal pharmaceutical drugs.
• A student must not use, possess, manufacture, or distribute alcoholic beverages (except as
expressly permitted by law and College regulations), or be publicly intoxicated while on campus
or at a College -related activity.
Computer Lab Regulations
By using Pacific College computers, students agree to comply with the following regulations.
• No food or drink allowed in the Computer Lab
• Students may not install software on College computers.
• Computing resources in the lab are for College -related purposes only
• Use of cell phones in the lab is prohibited
• Loud or disruptive conversation is prohibited
• Computing resources shall be used in accordance with the high ethical standards of the College
community and local, state, and federal laws.
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The lab assistant or other authorized staff member has the right to ask students to leave for
noncompliance with any College regulations.
Copyright Infringement Information
The unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material, including unauthorized peer -to -peer file sharing
may subject students to civil and criminal liabilities.
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the
exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the
United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the
file -sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority
constitutes an infringement.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable
for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory' damages
affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a
court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and
attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five
years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the website of the U.S.
Copyright Office at https://www.copyright.gov/titlel7/.
Students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using
the school's data network or information technology system are subject to disciplinary action under the
Student Code of Conduct up to and including dismissal from their program.
Course Repetition
Students may repeat, at the prevailing tuition rate, any course in which a grade of "D" or "F" was received.
The original grade remains part of the student's permanent record but is not considered in computing the
grade point average.
• Undergraduate students may attempt to improve their GPA by repeating a course.
• Only courses with grades of "D" or "F" maybe repeated and forgiven (excluded from GPA
calculation).
• The course can be repeated no more than two times for a maximum of three attempts.
• Students will be prevented from registering for a course in which a grade of C or higher has been
assigned.
Undergraduate students are limited to 9 semester units of course repetition.
See also "Grade Forgiveness."
Course Withdrawal
A student can withdraw from a course at any time.
If a student withdraws from a course, they must submit the request in writing to the Registrar's Office
before the seventh calendar of the course/term start date. The course will not count towards the
cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or the maximum timeframe.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course after the first seven days and before the sixth week for an
eight -week course or twelfth week for a sixteen -week course, they may do so as a written request to the
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Registrar's Office. The student would receive a grade of'W' for the course/term. The'W' would not
count towards the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) but would count toward the maximum
timeframe.
If the student withdraws from the course after the sixth week for degree -seeking students or twelfth
week for Diploma students, or is dismissed due to attendance issues, the student will receive a grade of
'WF' for the course/term. 'WF' is the acronym for "Withdraw Failure" therefore it would count as both a
'withdraw' and a'failure' and be subject to the College's repetition of courses policy. This means that the
student fails the course because they withdrew after the designated withdraw period stated above. A
'WF' grade counts towards the student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and as credits attempted
but not credits earned. This would in turn affect the student's Satisfactory Academic Progress and their
maximum timeframe.
Students withdrawing from a course should discuss the implications of this withdrawal on the student's
academic standing, financial aid eligibility and responsibility, and graduation date with the proper
department.
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Credit Hour Definition
Pacific College measures instruction in terms of semester credits. A semester credit hour is defined as an
amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student
achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less
than:
One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out -of -class work each
week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different
amount of time.
At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic
activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work,
and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.
To comply with the federal definition, courses offered at Pacific College have an expectation of two hours
of work outside of class for each hour of lecture, and one hour of work outside of class for each hour of
lab work.
Semester credit hours are defined as follows:
For lecture classes, one semester credit is equal to 15 clock hours of instruction.
For laboratory classes, one semester credit is equal to 30 clock hours of instruction.
For clinical/practicum classes, one semester credit is equal to 45 clock hours. Skills lab hours in
nursing programs are considered clinical.
Clock hours are defined as follows:
• A clock hour is a minimum of 50 minutes in which lectures, demonstrations, and similar class
activities are conducted.
Credit, Sources of
Students applying for advanced standing must submit official transcripts to the Registrar's Office for
evaluation. Transfer credits are not used in determining grade point averages, and are issued the grade
"TR". A minimum of 25% of degree coursework must be completed at Pacific College. The maximum
number of graduate -level credits acceptable for transfer is 9 semester units.
Transfer Credit
Students who have completed coursework at a college or university since leaving high school may submit
their official academic transcripts for evaluation of transfer credit to Pacific College. Students with
degrees from non-U.S. colleges and universities must submit official translation and an evaluation
prepared by a "Current Member" of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
or an "Endorsed Member" of the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Pacific College accepts credit from regionally accredited institutions. It may also accept credits from
institutions that are accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education, provided that the quality of the institution and instruction can be verified.
The official descriptions of the courses submitted for consideration for transfer must be comparable to
the coursework at Pacific College. Official course descriptions from the catalog of the college or university
where credit was earned will be used to determine comparability, and must be provided by the student
during the evaluation process.
Only college -level credits will be considered for transfer. No remedial or developmental courses will be
considered for transfer. Only courses with an earned grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher will be
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considered for transfer credit.
Pacific College has not entered into an articulation or transfer agreement with any other college or
university.
Challenge Examinations
The maximum number of credits accepted for challenge examinations is 15 semester units. Recognized
challenge examinations include:
• Advanced Placement (AP);
• College -Level Examination Program (CLEP);
• DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST);
Experiential Learning Credit
Pacific College does not grant credit for prior experiential learning except as required by law,
Disciplinary Hearing Procedures
The Disciplinary Hearing committee comprised of a minimum of three members. The Vice President of
Instruction, an administrative staff member, member of the faculty or a faculty member selected by the
student. If the student fails to provide the name of a faculty member, the Vice President of Instruction
may appoint one. The Vice President of Instruction serves as the chairperson.
The committee will review the information provided and the committee decision will be based on a
majority decision based on the evidence. The Vice President of Instruction will provide written
notification of the committee's decision to the student and all stakeholders within seven (7) days of the
meeting.
Hearing Rights
In disciplinary and appeal hearings, parties have the following rights:
• To be present during the hearing;
• To be informed of all evidence received by the committee;
• To present witnesses;
• To submit evidence on behalf of their own position;
• To challenge evidence presented by the opposing party;
• To make a summary argument.
Student Appeal Process
Students who believe they have been wrongfully or excessively penalized may appeal the committee
decision. The appeal must be requested in writing within five (5) days of notification of the committee
decision and be directed to the academic program director. In order for the Vice President of Instruction
to convene an appeals committee, a student must establish that there is sufficient cause for an appeal. It
is the responsibility of the student to submit a clear, coherent, written statement providing the grounds
for appeal including any supporting documentation.
Students will not be eligible to appeal if they are terminated for exceeding the maximum program time
limit.
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Dismissal from the College
All students are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct, to attend classes regularly, and to maintain a
satisfactory level of academic achievement. The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who:
• Exhibits conduct, which is found by the administration to be detrimental to fellow students, other
individuals, the community, or the College
• Fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Fails to meet attendance standards
• Fails to meet financial obligations to the College as agreed upon
Dismissal notice may be sent via the student's school -registered e-mail. Students who are dismissed from
the program are not to attend classes at Pacific College. Attendance or tests taken after the date of
dismissal are not counted.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford eligible students certain rights with
respect to their education records. (An "eligible student" under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age
or older or who attends a postsecondary institution.) These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day the
Pacific College ("School") receives a request for access. A student should submit to the registrar,
dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that
identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The school official will make arrangements
for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the
records are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was submitted, that official
shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes is
inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy rights under FERPA. A
student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should write the school official responsible
for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it
should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the school will
notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the
request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided
to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
3. The right to provide written consent before the university discloses personally identifiable
information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes
disclosure without consent. The school discloses education records without a student's prior
written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate
educational interests. A school official is a person employed by Pacific College in an administrative,
supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit
personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an
official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include
a volunteer or contractor outside of the Pacific College who performs an institutional service of
function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct
control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as
an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school official in
performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official
needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for
Pacific College.
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4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by
Pacific College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students' education records, without consent of the student, if
the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures
to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of
directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the
institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of
disclosures. A postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without obtaining
prior written consent of the student -
• To other school officials, including teachers, within Pacific College whom the school has determined
to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other
parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the
conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(13)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1))
• To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is
already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student's enrollment or transfer,
subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2))
• To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S.
Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary
authority that is responsible for supervising the university's State -supported education programs.
Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection
with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or State -supported education programs, or for the
enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These
entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their
authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity
on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(X) and 99.35)
• In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has
received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount
of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid.
(§99.31(a) (4)
• To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, the school, in order to: (a) develop,
validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve
instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))
• To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. ((§99.31(a)(7))
• To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a) (8))
• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9))
• To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36.
(§99.31(a)(10))
• Information the school has designated as "directory information" under §99.37. (§99.31(a) (11))
• To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non -forcible sex offense, subject to
the requirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary
proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§99.31(a)(13))
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To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of
§99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non -
forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the school's rules or policies with
respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14))
To parents of a student regarding the student's violation of any Federal, State, or local law, or of any
rule or policy of the school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if
the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the
age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))
Grading System
It is the policy of Pacific College that the academic achievement of all students in all courses be indicated
using letter grades, and that those grades be based on a four -point scale and be determined using
common procedures, described below, in each course. The grading system for achievement in a class at
Pacific College is defined as follows:
Grade
Grade
Meaning
Points
Superior Achievement: Indicating excellence earned as a result of
consistently superior examination scores, consistently accurate and
A
prompt completion of assignments, ability to deal resourcefully with
4.0
abstract ideas, superior mastery of pertinent skills, and promise of
excellence in field relating to the subject.
High Level of Achievement: Indicating competence earned as a result
of high examination scores, accurate and prompt completion of
B
assignments, ability to deal well with abstract ideas, commendable
3.0
mastery of pertinent skills, and promise of continued success in
sequential courses.
Satisfactory Achievement: Indicating successful performance earned
as a result of satisfactory examination scores, generally accurate and
C
prompt completion of assignments, ability to deal with abstract ideas,
2.0
average mastery of pertinent skills, and sufficient evidence of ability to
warrant entering sequential courses.
Marginal Achievement: Indicating the meeting of minimum
requirements only earned as a result of low examination scores,
D
generally inaccurate, incomplete or late assignments, inadequate grasp
1.0
of abstract ideas, barely acceptable mastery of pertinent skills, or
insufficient evidence of ability to make enrollment in sequential
courses advisable.
Failure: Indicating failure to meet minimum requirements earned as a
F
result of non -passing examination scores, inaccurate, incomplete or
0.0
late assignments, failure to grasp abstract ideas, inadequate mastery of
pertinent skills or repeated absence from class
P
Pass (Clinical component only)
IP
In Progress
TR
Transfer Credit
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Pass/Fail Grading
Pass/Fail grading is given for clinical rotations only. There are no units earned on Pass/Fail and shall be
disregarded in determining a student's GPA.
Grade Appeals
A student, who has questions regarding a grade received in a course, should always first address the issue
with the instructor. If the issue has not been resolved after this meeting, and the student believes that
there are grounds for appealing the grade, they may pursue the appeal process listed below.
Students may appeal a grade only when they can document that one or a combination of the following
criteria have been met:
• An error in calculating the grade,
• The failure on the part of the instructor to clearly and promptly notify the students of the grading
criteria,
• The assignment of a grade based on reasons other than the announced grading criteria,
• The assignment of a grade based on factors other than student achievement,
• Inconsistent or unfair standards for evaluation of student academic performance,
• If the student believes that the grade received is based upon unlawful discrimination, they should
follow the process under this area.
Grade Appeal Process
When students believe that they have grounds for appealing a grade issued by an instructor based on one
of the criteria listed, the student should follow these procedures within 30 days of the final grade being
posted.
Submit a written letter of appeal with supporting documentation that demonstrates one or more
of the criteria listed for appeal to the Vice President of Instruction. If the evidence meets the
criteria for appeal, the Director will contact instructor for a response. The instructor has fifteen
(15) days to respond to the request.
The Vice President of Instruction will present all documentation to the Academic Standards
committee for review. The committee has thirty (30) days to render a decision. The decision of the
grade appeals committee is final and cannot be appealed.
Grade Changes
All grades are final. Students are not allowed to complete additional work after the final grade has been
assigned or to repeat examinations in order to improve a grade. Students may request a review of their
records if the possibility of a clerical or computational error exists.
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Grade Forgiveness
Grade Forgiveness is the circumstance in which the new grade replaces the former grade with respect to
the calculation of GPA. Students may seek Grade Forgiveness through course repetition. When a grade is
forgiven due to course repetition, the grade and units for the excluded course work will not be used in the
calculation of the cumulative grade point average and the units will not be used to satisfy the
requirements toward graduation. The excluded course work will remain on the student's permanent
record, but will be annotated as excluded from the grade point average through grade forgiveness. This
policy is not automatically involved when a student repeats a course. It is the student's responsibility to seek
grade forgiveness by submitting the appropriate form to the Registrar's Office.
• Grade Forgiveness through course repetition is limited to 9 units and requires the completion of
the "Grade Forgiveness through Course Repetition Form" available from the Registrar's Office.
• Grade Forgiveness can be applied only to courses taken for undergraduate credit and before
awarding of an undergraduate degree.
• Grade forgiveness shall not be applicable to courses for which the original grade was the result of
a finding of academic dishonesty.
• A Pacific College course may be used to forgive the grade of a course taken at another institution if
the two courses are determined to be equivalent by the program director. Courses taken at other
institutions cannot be used to forgive the grade of a course taken at Pacific College.
• Graduate courses (numbered 500 through 699) are not eligible for Grade Forgiveness. Graduate
students are not eligible for Grade Forgiveness.
Graduation Requirements
In order for a student to graduate and receive a diploma or degree, s/he must complete all courses of the
academic program s/he is enrolled in with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. Students
must also meet all applicable clinical, administrative, financial, clerical, classroom, and laboratory skill
proficiency standards.
Independent Study
Certain conditions and circumstances may warrant the need for a student to take a course through means
of independent study. Independent study requests must be submitted in writing and be approved by the
Program Director or Vice President of Instruction. Not all courses listed in the catalog are eligible for
independent study.
To be eligible to apply, all the following conditions must be met:
■ The course must be approved for independent study;
■ The student's academic record must be evaluated by the Registrar's Office;
■ The student must have completed 9 semester units in residence with a grade point average of
3.0 or higher;
■ No grades of "Incomplete";
■ Current account balance or no more than one month payment tuition behind. NOTE: Students
that have pending financial aid packets in Financial Aid or a military/company reimbursement
plan on file may have this requirement waived.
If a required course is cancelled or not available for a period more than four (4) months, the student may
request that the above conditions be waived. The student must submit their request in writing and state
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this consideration in their request.
Students approved for an independent study course, will be enrolled in the course and notified via email
by the Registrar's office of the dates of the course and the instructor being assigned to teach the course.
The instructor will then notify the student of the course requirements and work on the independent
study can begin. Students who are not approved for an independent study will be notified by the
Registrar's office by email.
Students taking an independent study course are required to meet all the course learning outcomes (i.e.
all examinations, research papers, case studies, etc.) similar to a regular classroom environment.
If the instructor submits a grade of "Incomplete," the student is given a grade of'I' on record until the
instructor submits the appropriate grade for finalization to the Registrar's Office. If the instructor
neglects to submit a final grade within ten (10) days of the end of the class, the 'I' grade becomes an 'F'
and would count toward the cumulative grade point average of the student.
Standard tuition rates apply to independent study courses. The Vocational Nursing program is not
approved to offer independent study.
Instructor/Program Evaluations
Near the conclusion of every course, students may be asked to complete an end -of -course evaluation or
"Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT)" evaluation. The evaluation asks for feedback on the student's
learning, the instructor's performance, and the course overall. We ask for this information to help the
school improve its courses and instruction. To protect students' anonymity, we ask that students not sign
the form. Evaluations are reviewed by the instructor, the Program Director, the Vice President of
Instruction, and the President for the purpose of improving the curriculum and the instructor's
presentation of material. Student participation in these evaluations is greatly appreciated.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
In case of serious illness, death in the family, or other emergency or extenuating circumstances that
prohibit the student from progressing in their program, the student has the option of going through the
Leave of Absence process, provided they have the intention of returning to class. Students considering
taking a leave from the college should meet with their program director for guidance before beginning
the process. Students initiate a request by submitting a completed Request for Leave of Absence Form with
any supporting documentation to the Records Office who will forward the request to the Program
Director or Vice President of Instruction for approval prior to the leave of absence. A Leave of Absence
cannot exceed 180 days.
Any student malting tuition or private payments to the College remain under that obligation during a
Leave of Absence. Financial Aid funding will be put on hold until the student returns from leave of
absence. Financial Aid money will not be disbursed during a Leave of Absence.
Upon return, the student has the option to repeat some coursework previously completed without
additional charge.
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Make -Up Standards
Students are encouraged to be in class every day and on time. The student is responsible for learning the
material covered while absent. Make-up work, exams, and quizzes may be assigned at the discretion of
the instructor.
National and State Licensing and/or Certification Examinations
National and state licensing and/or certification examinations are the individual student's responsibility.
Although tests and other instruments may be used to determine probability of passing any of these
examinations, the school does not guarantee student success.
Students should be aware that test fees are not included in the tuition paid to the college. The college
makes every attempt to provide accurate information regarding application procedures and test fees.
Problem Resolution and Grievance Procedures
Informal Resolution Process
Many questions or concerns that students may have can be resolved simply through discussion. Students
with concerns should observe the following steps in seeking a resolution:
• Students should discuss the action or decision with the person responsible for the decision.
Resolution will be documented on the Student Complaint Form and recorded by Director of
Student Services.
Talk with your instructor or Program Director. Instructor or Program Director will document their
efforts to resolve issue on the Student Complaint Form and will either record with or refer to the
Director of Student Services.
• Talk with the Vice President of Instruction or Director of Student Services. Director will record
efforts to resolve issue and record or decide to convene committee to review complaint.
Every effort should be made to resolve the issue at this informal level before initiating further action.
Resolution at this level should not be greater than thirty (30) days from the time the complaint form was
received.
In cases that are deemed to warrant assistance, the student may work with the Director of Student
Services to resolve the issue. This process should occur no sooner than thirty (30) days from the time the
complaint form was recorded and should last no longer than thirty (30) days.
Formal Resolution Process
Within fifteen (15) calendar days of the conclusion of the informal process, a student dissatisfied with the
informal resolution process may seek formal resolution by submitting a written statement documenting
the basis of the complaint, all people involved, any adverse consequences, and corrective action sought to
the Vice President of Instruction. The Vice President of Instruction will convene a review committee
within thirty (30) days to render a decision. Each case is decided on its own merit and the decision of the
committee is final and not subject to appeal, unless there is information pertinent to the outcome which
was not available at the time of the initial request. All decisions rendered by the committee are valid for
one year from the date of decision.
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for
Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which
can be obtained on the bureau's internet website at
https•/lwww.bppe.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml.
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Pacific College takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution. If you have a
complaint concerning Pacific College's compliance with academic program quality and accrediting
standards, you may present your complaint to the WASC Senior College and University Commission
(WSCUC) at https://www.wscuc.org/comments. WSCUC is the agency that accredits Pacific College.
Reinstatement Policy
Students who have been dismissed for failing to maintain satisfactory academic progress may apply for
readmission 45 days after the notice of dismissal has been issued to give time for the student to correct
the issues that may have caused unsatisfactory academic progress. The time also allows the school to
process the student's change of status, calculate financial aid refund, and issue check refund, if applicable.
The application for readmission shall be sent to Enrollment Services. The application shall be evaluated
by a Committee and the student shall be notified of the Committee's determination to approve or deny
the request.
If the request is approved, the student has to complete the following:
• financial aid exit interview (if applicable)
• Program Director interview
• payment of outstanding balance
• background screening (if file copy is more than six months from the date of application for
readmission)
• health screening (if applicable)
• additional requirements (if applicable)
The student will be admitted at the beginning of the next available course. If the course is no longer
available or has been changed due to curriculum revision, the Program Director shall determine which
course is appropriate for the student to start. If application for readmission is more than one year from
the date of dismissal, the program director shall determine which course is appropriate for the student to
start. The student may be required to take applicable assessment examinations at the student's expense
and/or audit the class.
Once reinstated, the student must achieve the minimum grade required for the course to be considered
making satisfactory academic progress. The student who fails to meet satisfactory academic progress
may be denied another reinstatement.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All students are required to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress by meeting a qualitative (grade -
based) standard and a quantitative (time -based) standard at monitoring points during their academic
program enrollment.
Monitoring Points - SAP is evaluated at intervals throughout a student's academic program enrollment.
Pacific College evaluates a student's academic progress at the end of each semester (payment period).
Qualitative Standard - The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is used to measure whether the
qualitative standard of achievement is being met. Students of baccalaureate degree programs must have a
CGPA of at least 2.0 or 70% success at each monitoring point. Students of Vocational Nursing programs
must have a CGPA of at least 2.0 or 75% success at each monitoring point.
Quantitative Standard - The pace of completion is used to measure whether the quantitative standard of
achievement is being met. Pacific College measures whether the pace of completion at each monitoring
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point meets the minimum percentage of coursework that must be satisfactorily completed for the student
to complete their academic program within the maximum time frame.
Maximum Time Frame - Students must complete their undergraduate academic program within a
maximum time frame of 150% of the published program length to remain eligible for Federal Student Aid
(FSA) funds.
Pace of Completion - is calculated by dividing the cumulative number of clock/credit hours the student
has successfully completed by the cumulative number of clock/credit hours the student has attempted.
Students must maintain a 67% pace of completion to complete their undergraduate academic program
within the maximum time frame.
Effect of Program Change
For students who change academic programs, credits and grades that do not count toward the new
academic program will not be included in the satisfactory academic progress determination.
Effect of Course Incompletes, Withdrawals, Repetitions, or Transfers of Credit
Course Type
Transcript
Notation
Units Attempted
(Quantitative)
Units Completed
(Quantitative)
GPA
(Qualitative)
In Progress
IP
Included
Excluded
Excluded
Incomplete
I
Included
Excluded
Excluded
Repeated
R
Included
Included
Included
Transfer Credit
TR
Included
Included
Excluded
Withdrawal
W
Included
Excluded
Excluded
Withdrawal -Fail
WF
Included
Included
Included
See "Credit, Sources of Transfer Credit" and "Grading System"for details.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Warning
Students not meeting SAP at a monitoring point will be placed on "Academic Probation".
See 'Academic Probation"for details.
Students who have applied for FSA funds, but are not meeting SAP at a monitoring point will be notified
of "Financial Aid Warning" for the subsequent payment period and remain eligible for FSA funds during
the warning period.
See "Financial Aid Warning"for details.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Probation
A student must successfully complete the terms of SAP Appeal to be placed on SAP Probation. Probation
cannot be given automatically.
As a provision for SAP Probation, the student will be placed on a formal SAP Academic Improvement Plan
(SAPAIP). This SAPAIP is developed by the Academic Department, discussed with the student in detail,
agreed upon, and the student is notified in writing and a copy of notification is maintained in the
student's financial aid file and academic file. If the expectations cannot be agreed upon, the student may
be dismissed from enrollment.
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If the student agrees to the SAPAIP, the student must meet or exceed the plan to be removed from SAP
Probation and returned to regular status. If after the SAP probation period of one semester, the student
does not meet the requirements of either SAP or SAPAIP, the student will be dismissed from enrollment.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal
Students placed on SAP Probation may appeal by responding within five (5) days from the date of the
SAP Probation notification using a formal letter. The SAP Appeal must be a clearly written document,
include any supporting documentation of circumstances that prevented the student from maintaining
SAP, and explain what has changed in the student's situation that will allow SAP to be met at the next
monitoring point. Examples of such circumstances are: death in the family, severe illness, severe injury,
or other special circumstances that contributed to academic performance. The SAP Appeal will be
reviewed by a committee within ten (10) days following receipt. The reviewing committee shall include
personnel representing the Administration, Financial Aid Office, and Registrar's Office. The decision of
the SAP Appeal will be provided in a letter sent to the student's last known mailing address and/or email
address.
The institution's decision to the SAP Appeal is deemed final and may not be appealed.
Student Records
Transcripts and other documents received by the College for the purpose of admission or other purposes
become the property of the College and will not be released to or copied for students. California
regulatory agencies require that student records be kept for only five (5) years, Pacific College's student
records are retained indefinitely.
Study Time, Required
Outside study, apart from regular classroom work, is required in order to successfully complete the
required course assignments. The amount of time will vary according to the individual student's abilities.
All assignments must be turned in at the designated time. Students are responsible for reading any study
materials issued by their instructors and can expect such assignments to average approximately two
hours for each hour of class time over the total length of a program.
Suspension from the College
Students may be suspended from the College based upon unsatisfactory academic progress or violations
of the conduct policy. Student may apply for reinstatement through the student appeal process. The final
decision to suspend a student is made by the College President.
Transcripts
The College will provide one official and one unofficial transcript without charge to each student upon
receipt of diploma. Additional transcripts or transcripts needed prior to or after the receipt of diploma
require a transcript order and payment of transcript order fee.
Tutoring and Study Groups
Students who need extra assistance because of academic difficulties may arrange for tutoring through
their instructor, the Program Director, and/or the Vice President of Instruction. Additional fees for
tutoring may be charged accordingly.
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Withdrawal from the College
If a student wishes to voluntarily withdraw from the college for any reason, the student must officially
notify the school in writing. Students who wish to withdraw must contact the Program Director and have
an exit interview with a representative of the Financial Aid Department. The date of the exit interview is
the date of determination; or if a student provides a formal notice of withdrawal in writing, the date
which the formal written notice is mailed with appropriate postage is the date of determination.
When a student does not contact the college to withdraw, the date of determination is no later than
fourteen (14) days after the student's last date of attendance as determined by the institution from its
attendance records. If the student is determined to be a withdrawal, the end of the 14-day period begins
the time frame for completing a Return of Title IV Funds calculation.
A student's financial aid eligibility may be affected by the student withdrawing from class. Students are
urged to discuss the possibility of withdrawing with a financial aid representative prior to submitting a
request to withdraw.
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General Policies and Regulations
Annual Security Report (ASR)
The Annual Security Report (ASR) is a compilation and disclosure of a school's campus crime statistics for
the previous three calendar years.
In 1990, Congress enacted the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Title II of Public Law
101-542), which amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA). This act required all postsecondary
institutions participating in HEA's Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus
crime statistics and security information. The act was amended in 1992,1998, 2000 and 2008. The 1998
amendments renamed the law the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
Statistics Act in memory of a student who was slain in her dorm room in 1986. It is generally referred to
as the Clery Act and is in section 485(f) of the HEA.
Pacific College publishes its ASR online athttps://www.pacific-college.edu/disclosure/clery, or a paper
copy of the ASR is available upon request, free of charge, from the Service Desk of the main campus.
Diversity Statement
Pacific College is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences,
life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent
that our faculty and staff invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our
reputation and college's achievement as well.
The college embraces and encourages the faculty and staffs differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity,
family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental
ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and
other characteristics that make our faculty and staff unique.
Pacific College's diversity initiatives are designed to create a work environment built on the premise of
gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:
1. Respectful communication and cooperation between all faculty and staff
2. Teamwork and participation, permitting the representation of all groups and perspectives
3. Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate varying needs
Faculty and staff contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and
respect for the diversity.
Faculty and staff of Pacific College have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all
times. All faculty and staff are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work
functions on or off the work site, and at all other college and participative events.
Any faculty or staff member found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against
others may be subject to disciplinary action.
Faculty or staff members who believe they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination that
conflicts with the college's diversity policy and initiatives should seek assistance from a supervisor or the
President.
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Drug -Free School Policy
The Drug -Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, Public Law 101-226 requires that, as
a condition of receiving funds or any form of financial assistance under any federal program, an
institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent
unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees. The
following information outlines Pacific College's regulations to help insure that the school is drug -free.
All students at the college are required to comply with the following standards of conduct related to
alcohol and controlled substances:
• Students may not possess, use, or distribute illegal drugs on any school property or as part of any
school activity. The use of illegal drugs or the abuse of legal drugs on school premises is expressly
forbidden.
• Students may not be on school property in a drunken, inebriated condition or under the influence
of any substance. Students are encouraged to assist other students in seeking treatment if a drug
or alcohol related problem is apparent. Students are required to inform the school within five
days if they are convicted of any drug offense.
Drug Education
The college, in an attempt to assist its students and their families and staff, maintains a list of hospital and
community agencies available to assist employees and students seeking alcohol and drug counseling and
treatment.
Sanctions
A student who violates any provision of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up
to and including dismissal from Pacific College. Students may reapply for admission through review, at a
later date.
A student accused of possession, sale, manufacture, use or distribution of a controlled substance may be
dismissed from the student's program of study. If convicted, the student's relationship with the college
will be terminated. In addition, any student or employee who violates the standards of conduct as set
forth in this policy may be subject to prosecution.
Equal Opportunity
Pacific College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin,
age, non -disqualifying disability, sex, marital status, or veteran status in the recruitment and admission of
students, in programs and activities, and in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff. Pacific
College is proud of its goal to help all individuals realize their potential. To this end, the college is
committed to providing an equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for
employment and conditions of employment, educational programs and activities, regardless of race,
religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital
status or parental status.
Information pertaining to an applicant's disability is voluntary and confidential, and is requested to
overcome the effects of conditions which may limit the participation of qualified disabled students.
Qualified disabled students accepted by the College will be able to access all physical and instructional
facilities of the institution. The building was retrofitted in 1996 to fully meet all requirements of section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Doorways, hallways, and restroom facilities have been fully modified.
Additional handicapped parking facilities were added. Walkways and ramps for wheelchair access are
provided. No other special facilities or services are provided. Pacific College applauds every effort to
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create a positive working and learning environment for all individuals.
The College agrees to comply with:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the implementing regulations 34 CFR
Parts 100 and 101 (barring discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin);
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the implementing regulations 34 CFR Part 106
(barring discrimination on the basis of sex);
• The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and the implementing regulations 34 CFR Part 99;
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations 34 CFR Part 104
(barring discrimination on the basis of physical handicap);
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the implementing regulations 45 CFR Part 90.
Immunizations Policy
Pacific College does not require any specific screenings or vaccinations as a prerequisite for enrollment
into the institution. Specific academic programs such as Nursing and Vocational Nursing may have health
screening requirements for eligibility to attend clinical activities, the Student Handbook for the program
should be consulted.
Insurance
The college provides its students with professional liability insurance covering incidents that occur on
campus or at the assigned clinical site during normal class hours. The policy is intended to supplement
the student's own insurance, and it requires the student to submit any claim to his or her own insurance
carrier first (if available).
Notice of Student Rights
The student may cancel their contract for school without any penalty or obligation on the seventh
business day following your first class session as described in the Notice of Cancellation. Read the Notice
of Cancellation form for an explanation of your cancellation rights and responsibilities.
After the end of the cancellation period, you also have the right to stop school at any time, and you have
the right to receive a refund for the part of the program not taken. Your refund rights are described in
the enrollment agreement. If you have lost your contract, ask the school for a description of the refund
policy.
If the school closes before you graduate, you may be entitled to a refund. Contact the Bureau for Private
Postsecondary at the address and telephone number printed below for information.
Sexual harassment
It is the policy of Pacific College to recognize that it is a violation of state and federal law for any
employee or student, male or female, to sexually harass an employee or student. The college considers
sexual harassment a serious offense and is firmly committed to the philosophy that every employee and
student has the right to be treated with courtesy, dignity and respect. Every employee and student is
expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful to all persons within the work and learning
environment. Sexual harassment is a form of employee or student misconduct which undermines
employment and instructional or peer relationships, debilitates morale, and interferes with the
productivity and well-being of its victims. Sexual harassment is banned by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
(concerning employees) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. In addition, various other
statutes, constitutional provisions and common law causes of action prohibit sexually harassing conduct.
Pacific College enforces these laws among its employees and students.
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Pacific College maintains and follows a strict policy prohibiting sexual harassment, in any form, including
verbal, nonverbal, physical and visual conduct, and/or reprisal. This policy applies to all employees,
students, and others who use the college's facilities. Pacific College does not tolerate sexual harassment of
employees or students at the school or in any school -related situation by anyone. If, after a prompt and
thorough investigation, it is determined that an employee or student or other person has engaged in
sexual harassment, that employee or student or other person will be subject to appropriate corrective
action, up to and including discharge or dismissal.
Student's Right to Cancel
Students have rights to cancel their enrollment at Pacific College during the first seven (7) business days
after starting class:
1. A student has the right to cancel the contract for enrollment, including any equipment or other
goods and services enclosed in the contract, within the first seven (7) business days following the
first day of class.
2. Cancellation shall occur when a student gives the written notice to Pacific College. The written
notice of cancellation needs not to be taken in any particular form or however it is expressed, as
long as it indicates that a student is no longer wished to be bound by the contract.
3. Cancellation notice can be sent by mail, hand delivery, or email. Students are required to send
the cancellation notice to the President of the College. The letter shall direct to:
Pacific College
Attn: President's Office
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when it is deposited in the mail
addresses to Pacific College and postage is paid.
5. A student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid
through attendance at the first class session or through the seventh day of enrollment, whichever
is later.
6. If a student pays for tuition with federal financial aid and private funds, a student will receive the
refund on the portion that is paid by private money only. Regulations mandate schools to return
any'unearned' portion of federal financial aid fund back to its original source. The school will
process the refund within 45 days after receiving the notice of cancellation.
7. Students shall note that Pacific College also reserves the rights to cancel a student's enrollment
due to the student's conduct, lack of attendance, or failure to meet academic standards.
Student Identification
Each nursing student is provided an identification badge which must be worn at all times (above the
waist) while the student is attending classes at Pacific College or the clinical site (unless otherwise
instructed).
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Student Services
Career Services
Pacific College offers career services assistance to students and graduates. Approximately 20 hours of
Career Development instruction is available to students prior to entering the workforce. Students receive
career counseling directed at initiating a job search, developing a successful strategy, writing a resume,
and interviewing techniques.
While the College cannot guarantee employment or salary amounts, the mission of the Career Services
Department is to bring potential employers together with appropriately skilled graduates. Career
Services assistance is available to alumni at no cost.
Disability Services
Pacific College is committed to providing equal access to all students, including those who qualify as
persons with disabilities. While upholding this commitment, the college also expects all students to
maintain the high standards of academic achievement and excellence that are essential to the integrity of
the college's mission. By advancing these aims, Pacific College ensures that its policies, practices, and
procedures conform to federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
To request accommodation for a disability, provide written documentation to the Director of Student
Services regarding the nature of your disability and any considerations/ accommodations that may be
necessary. Such documentation must: (1) be from an appropriate professional, (2) not be more than
twelve months old and, (X) provide a clear understanding of how the student is presently functioning.
The school's confidentiality policy provides that only the appropriate school personnel access this
information and it is stored in separate, confidential files. Except in instances of health or safety,
information concerning the disability, accommodations, or documentation will not be released without
written consent. Provide ample time when requesting a reasonable accommodation(s). Requests must be
considered and arrangements made prior to the anticipated need for service/support. Pacific College
cannot guarantee that appropriate accommodations/services can be put in place without sufficient lead-
time to make arrangements. Whenever possible, please provide at least 60 days advance notice. The
Director of Student Services makes determinations of reasonable accommodations for students with
disabilities.
Library and Resource Center
The library maintains a variety of books, reference materials, journals, and media that support the
school's curriculum. Computers with Internet access are available for students to perform research and
school functions. Students have free access to all materials as well as borrowing privileges to the general
catalog. Library hours are posted and students have access to support by emailing Library Services:
librarian@pacific-college.edu.
Students may access online research databases via EBSCO (http://search.ebscohost.com[), a leading
provider of premium content through databases. Pacific College student access includes:
Academic Search" Elite which contains full text for more than 2,100 journals, with nearly 150 journals include PDF images
dating back to 1985. Title list available at: https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/academic-search-elite
Alt HealthWatch focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and
wellness. It offers full text articles for more than 180 international, and often peer -reviewed journals and reports. In addition,
there are hundreds of pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research and book excerpts. Alt HealthWatch features
indexing and abstracts going back as far as 1984, and full text going back as far as 1990.
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CINAHL® Plus with Full Text which is a research tool for all areas of nursing and allied health literature providing full text for
more than 770 journals indexed in CINAHL®. It offers complete coverage of English -language nursing journals and
publications from the National League for Nursing and the American Nurses' Association. CINAHL covers nursing,
biomedicine, health sciences librarianship, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and 17 allied health
disciplines. In addition, this authoritative file offers access to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference
proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters.
Student Housing
Pacific College does not control nor maintain dormitory facilities. Housing is available reasonably near
the institution's facilities, but the cost of housing may vary according to a student's needs. Pacific College
has no responsibility to find or assist a student in finding housing.
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General Education
General Education prepares students to be independent learners by providing a range of connected
learning experiences. Courses are designed to introduce a breadth and depth of knowledge that includes
intellectual competency, technological proficiency, global citizenship, and engage in life-long learning.
Students will develop essential knowledge and skills that are transferable to future coursework, career
goals, and personal development.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of General Education coursework, students will be able to:
1. Develop the disposition and skills to gather, organize, refine, analyze, and evaluate critically
information and ideas in written and oral forms.
2. Develop and express themselves clearly and appropriately in writing for a range of social,
academic, and professional contexts and use appropriate writing technologies. Students will be
able to listen critically and speak thoughtfully, clearly, and appropriately to a variety of social,
academic, and professional audiences.
3. Reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts and everyday life
situations; understand and create logical arguments supported by quantitative evidence; and
clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats (e.g., writing, speaking,
graphs/tables, and mathematical equations) as appropriate.
4. Understand various institutions (e.g., cultural, political, economic, religious, and educational) and
their historical backgrounds, as well as principles of human behavior and social interaction.
Academic Programs
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) program is focused on
developing the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver nursing care to persons of all ages across
primary care settings, including those in rural and under -served areas. MSN-FNP graduates are prepared
for advanced clinical practice that involves individuals and families throughout the lifespan and across
the health continuum. The program is designed for working professionals seeking advanced skills in
nursing who have already earned a baccalaureate degree in nursing and have worked as an RN.
Coursework is completed online and clinical experiences are completed in local primary care settings.
The curriculum is consistent with the highest national standards, including guidelines established by the
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties and the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
1. Integrate and translate theory and research from the sciences, humanities and nursing in the
delivery of evidence -based nursing practice.
2. Demonstrate leadership skills to improve the quality and safety of health care at the
organizational, systems and practice level.
3. Integrate current informatics and health care technologies in nursing practice.
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4. Use health policy development process and advocacy strategies to influence positive change in
health care delivery.
S. Demonstrate inter -professional collaboration for identifying clinical prevention strategies and
improving patient and population health outcomes.
Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Graduates of the Family Nurse Practitioner program are prepared for and eligible to take Family Nurse
Practitioner advanced practice certification exams offered by American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
National Certification (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). FNP graduates have
the knowledge and experience to manage healthcare needs of individuals and their family across the life
span in a changing health care system. Focus is on health promotion and primary care management of the
both the acute and chronically ill patient in rural and urban communities.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Graduate Admission Requirements, an applicant to the Master of Science in
Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program shall:
1. Provide a statement of professional goals. The Statement is your opportunity to tell faculty what
you are planning to do with your career after you finish your master's degree. Your Goal
Statement should indicate your understanding of the role of the advanced practice nurse and your
impact on the healthcare system and patient population you serve.
2. Provide a resume.
3. Provide three letters of professional reference. References should be from faculty members,
professional colleagues, or work supervisors who can evaluate your potential for success in a
graduate program. Recommendations from family, friends, other students or co-workers are NOT
appropriate.
4. Provide proof of an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license from the United States.
5. Provide proof of a current CPR (BLS) certification
6. Program Director Interview.
Both the writing style (i.e., grammar, punctuation, spelling, word use) and content of your responses will
be used in the overall evaluation of your application to the program. After a preliminary review of your
application, you will be contacted to schedule the phone interview.
Program Length
The Master of Science in Nursing degree program is comprised of 40 semester credits and requires 540
clinical hours. The program is delivered over a period of 96 weeks.
Program Requirements
Course Title
NUR 510 Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced Practice Nursin
Units
2
NUR 512
Healthcare Policy, Quality and Safety
2
NUR 514
Advanced Patho h siolo
3
NUR 516
Advanced Nursing Research and Biostatics
3
NUR 518
Advanced Pharmacology
3
NUR 520
Advanced Physical Assessment
3
NUR 530
Princi les of Advanced Practice Nursing
1.5
NUR 531
Advanced Practice Nursing Skills Lab
0.5
NUR 540
Advanced Practice Care of Adult Geriatrics I
2
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NUR 542
Advanced Practice Care Women's Health
1.5
NUR 544
Advanced Practice Care of Adult Geriatrics II
2
NUR 546
Advanced Practice Care of Pediatrics
1.5
NUR 550
Advanced Practice Care of Families, Rural and Urban Communities and
Underserved Populations
1
NUR 596
Culminating Experience
2
Special
Courses 12 credit hours and 540 Practicum Hours
NUR 543
Advanced Practice Care Clinical 1 (180 hours)
4
NUR 547
Advanced Practice Care Clinical II 180 hours
4
NUR 551
Advanced Practice Care Clinical III 180 hours
Total Units
4
40
Graduation Requirements
To receive a Master of Science degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, students must complete at
least 40 semester units as detailed in the table above. Specialty courses require clinical experiences.
Career Opportunities and Responsibilities
Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who work autonomously or in
collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family -focused care. FNPs offer a wide range
of healthcare services that revolve around the family unit; from health promotion and disease prevention
to direct care and counseling across the lifespan.
FNPs are qualified to diagnosis and treat complex health conditions of the body and mind. Their
advanced training and education also often qualifies FNPs to serve as hospital and clinic administrators
and policy makers.
FNPs perform duties that include:
• Developing treatment plans for acute and chronic diseases
• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits
• Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process
• Conducting exams
• Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations
• Managing overall patient care regarding lifestyle and development issues
• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management
• Prescribing medications
FNPs work in doctor's offices, clinics, private homes, schools, hospitals and other institutions. Family
nurse practitioners place a strong emphasis on wellness and prevention, but also provide treatment for
everything from mild ailments to serious conditions affecting any member of the family.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program provides instruction and application of
skills and knowledge that represent the ways in which businesses operate in a competitive and global
business environment. Graduates will be equipped with skills that can suit many different positions,
industries, and organizations. Coursework is designed to integrate information and theories from
management and leadership, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, business law, human resources,
ethics, and information systems to develop broadly educated graduates who fully understand how
businesses operate and can apply tools and techniques to a wide variety of domestic and international
business situations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
1. Employ critical thinking skills to evaluate the practical implications of organizational policies,
decisions and strategies.
2. Organize ideas and communicate effectively.
3. Identify, research, analyze and solve complex business problems using appropriate technological
and analytical tools.
4. Identify and communicate the variety of risks and opportunities of doing business in a global
environment.
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Undergraduate Admission Requirements, an applicant to the Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration program shall:
1. Have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all attempted postsecondary
coursework.
2. Complete Online Program Orientation;
3. Complete interview with Program Director
Program Length
The length of the BSBA program is dependent on the number of units the prospective student is
transferring in. Classes are eight weeks in length.
Program Requirements
Lower -Division Courses
Course
Title
Postsecondary Credit Accepted for Transfer
Units
45
COM 100
Human Communications
3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
MATH 125
Intermediate Algebra
3
ENG 100
College Writing
3
SOC 100
Introduction to Sociology
3
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Lower Division Courses Total Units Possible 60
Upper -Division General Education Courses
Upper -Division Core Courses
Course
ACC 301
Title
Financial Accou ting
Sem.
Units
3
ACC 302
Managerial Accounting
3
ECN 320
Macroeconomics
3
ECN 330
Microeconomics
3
BUS 420
Business Law
3
CIS 300
Management Information Systems
3
MKT 310
Consumer Behavior
3
MGT 320
Principles of Management
3
MICT 400
Marketing in the New Millennium
3
MGT 340
Organizational Behavior
3
BUS 430
Business Statistics
3
BUS 350
International Business
3
BUS 410
Finance Management
3
BUS 465
Leadership in Business Management
3
BUS 499 Business Capstone
Upper -Division • •Total Units
Total•'
5
47
1
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must complete at least 120 semester
units as follows: up to 60 semester units of postsecondary coursework accepted for transfer credit
including up to 15 semester units of lower -division general education courses,13 semester units of
upper -division general education courses, and 47 semester units of core program courses. All students
must complete all lower and upper -division general education requirements. In the absence of transfer
credit, additional courses may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree.
Career Opportunities and Responsibilities
Candidates with a BBA degree may be eligible for supervisory and management positions in a variety of
organizations. This degree prepares students for a broad spectrum of business positions and
opportunities.
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is a program designed for professionals seeking
entry-level administrative roles in a wide array of healthcare organizations. The program incorporates
both theory and practical classes in all aspects of the healthcare industry to provide the student with the
managerial skills for positions in a range of healthcare organizations. The program is for individuals who
have already earned an associate degree or its equivalent in a healthcare field. Students may transfer
credits from prior post -secondary technical education to satisfy the lower -division technical and general
education requirements. Students may receive up to 45 semester units of credit for previous college
courses in a health care discipline.
Program Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is a program designed for professionals seeking
entry-level administrative roles in a wide array of healthcare organizations. The program incorporates
both theory and practical classes in all aspects of the healthcare industry to provide the student with the
managerial skills for positions in a range of healthcare organizations.
1. Identify the components of the healthcare system in the United States and the impact of social,
cultural, political, economic and environmental factors have on the organization.
2. Use technology to create, assess, analyze, and interpret healthcare data for effective decision -
making.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills using principles of accounting, law, financial analysis, human
resources, information technology, planning and marketing to solve problems and increase
performance in healthcare organizations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to integrate business practices and health sciences to make good ethical
decisions, improve performance and become a respected member of the healthcare community.
Program Length
The length of the BSHCA program is dependent on the number of units the prospective student is
transferring in. Classes are eight weeks in length.
Program Requirements
Lower -Division Courses
Course
Title
Med. Asst., VN, Respiratory Tech, Dental Asst., etc., transfer
Units
45
COM 100
Human Communications
3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
MATH 125
Intermediate Algebra
3
ENG 100
College Writing
3
SOC 100
/ 1 1
Introduction to Sociolo
1 1 1 1
3
e l
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Upper -Division General Education Courses
Upper -Division Core Courses
HCA 300
1 Introduction to Health Policy
Units
3
HCA 301
Crisis Management
3
HCA 302
Legal and Ethical Practice
3
HCA 305
Patient Care and Education
3
HCA 325
Health Information Technology Management
3
HCA 335
Healthcare Organization and Management
3
HCA 405
Healthcare Economics
3
HCA 410
Financial Accounting for Healthcare
3
HCA 415
Managed Care and Health Insurance
3
HCA 420
Cost ManagementZProfitability
3
HCA 425
Healthcare Marketing
3
HCA 440
Human Resources
3
HCA 450
Current Topics in Public Policy
3
HCA 465
Leadership and Change in Healthcare Administration
3
HCA 499 Capstone in Healthcare Administration
,.Upper7Division
Program1, Total
5
1
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration students must complete at least 120
semester units as follows: up to 45 semester credits of technical courses accepted for transfer credit,15
semester credits of lower -division general education courses, 12 semester units of upper -division general
education courses, and 47 semester units of Health Care Administration core courses. All students must
complete all lower and upper -division general education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit,
additional courses may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree.
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Career Opportunities and Responsibilities
Employment as an administrator in the healthcare profession can be found in hospitals, group physician
practices, public and private primary care clinics, dental offices, optometrist's offices, nursing homes,
senior living centers, outpatient care centers/day surgery centers, mental health organizations,
rehabilitation centers, ambulance companies.
Administrators are either specialists in charge of a specific clinical department or generalists who
manage an entire facility or system. They operate in a dynamic and politically charged environment
characterized by rapidly changing regulatory standards, constantly evolving medical technology and
practices and dynamic business realities.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN Completion)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for a person who is currently a Registered
Nurse and is seeking to complete the requirements to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. The curriculum
provides registered nurses with a better understanding of the ethical, cultural, political, economic, and
social issues that affect patients and influence healthcare delivery. Critical thinking, leadership,
management, research, physical assessment, and health promotion across a variety of community -based
healthcare settings is emphasized in the program.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Pacific College Nursing Department is to design holistic evidence -based programs
that create a culture of inquiry promoting the utilization of critical reasoning, technical and leadership
skills to provide safe, quality patient care in a diverse world.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the graduate will be able to:
1. Integrate the knowledge and values learned from a liberal education with the practical skills of
nursing and apply them to safe nursing care.
2. Demonstrate written, verbal, non-verbal, and emerging technology methods to communicate
effectively across lifespan, culture, and members of the healthcare team.
3. Identify the roles, traits, and contributions of the nurse in leadership, management, accountability,
and ethics in healthcare organizations across the continuum of care.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills used to analyze current nursing research and apply it to
evidence -based nursing practice to make collaborative decisions about safe patient care.
S. Develop nursing professionals to practice within a legal/ethical framework that is responsive to
the needs of the profession, community, and self.
The student learning outcomes were developed based on professional nursing standards and guidelines
from the following sources:
• AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
• CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs
• Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Core Competencies (QSEN)
• Institute of Medicine (I0M)
• California Nurse Practice Act
• Public Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
• American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Performance
• ANA Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice
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Program Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Undergraduate Admission Requirements, an applicant to the RN-to-BSN
Completion program shall:
• Provide proof of an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license from the United States.
Applicants awaiting their licensure exam may be admitted if they meet all other admission
criteria, but must provide proof of licensure by the time they complete 12 semester credits.
• Submit official academic transcripts from a state Board of Nursing approved Registered Nursing
program showing the conferred nursing degree or meet equivalency requirements determined by
program leadership. Applicants can be provisionally accepted by providing unofficial transcripts.
Official academic transcripts which meet the admission requirements must be received by the
time the provisionally accepted candidate completes 12 semester credits.
• Have achieved a grade point average of 2.50 or the equivalent in the basic nursing program.
• Complete Online Program Orientation.
• Complete interview with Program Leadership.
Program Length
The BSN Completion program requires 49 semester units and a student enrolled full-time may complete
the program in 1.5 years.
Program Requirements
Course
GE 301
Title
Technological Impact on Society3
Sem
Units
GE 302
Working Around the World
3
GE 330
Communication for the Workplace
3
NUR 330
Principles of Nursing
3
NUR 340
Health Assessment, Education and Promotion
4
NUR 410
Patho harmacolo y
4
NUR 425
Community Health Nursing
5
NUR 427
Evidence -Based Practice
3
NUR 430
Transformational Leadership
4
NUR 435
Nursing Education and Promotion
2
NUR 440
Organizational Behavior
4
NUR 445
Nursing Seminar
3
NUR 455
Nursing in the Geriatric Population
3
NUR 495
Nursing Management
Nursing Units
3
47
Nursing Elective Courses (2 credits required)
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Graduation Requirements
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), students must complete at least 120 semester units; 27
of which must be completed while enrolled at Pacific College, a minimum of 49 of which must be
completed at the upper -division level, and the general education requirements.
A maximum of 71 semester units of lower division credit may be allowed for courses a registered nurse
who is a graduate of a three-year hospital nursing school. Up to 15 semester units may be granted for
academically equivalent coursework.
Career Opportunities and Occupational Duties
Candidates with a BSN degree may be eligible for supervisory and management positions at hospitals and
managed care facilities. A BSN is also a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs in
research, consulting, teaching, or clinical specialization.
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Associate of Science in Nursing (Registered Nursing)
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) pre-licensure program is designed to provide an associate
degree in two years. The curriculum provides the student with a greater understanding of how health
impacts patients and how their care impacts the healthcare delivery system. Students will learn a
multisystem approach to care using QSEN principles. Students will develop critical thinking and
compassionate care.
The pre-licensure nursing program builds on the college and school mission by preparing students to
successfully take the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse (NCLEX). The program
is responsive to the changing needs of the community, is accessible to students seeking academic
progression, and is representative of the diversity of the college community.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program outcomes reflect the mission, philosophy, and QSEN conceptual framework which is
threaded throughout the curriculum. The nursing graduates of Pacific College will be prepared in all
domains i.e., cognitive, psychomotor and affective. These students will develop critical thinking skills and
adopt a lifelong learning approach that facilitates and values the need for continuous quality
improvement and evaluation. This integrated approach elevates these standards by utilizing QSEN to
improve patient outcomes.
1. Graduates will apply the nursing process through critical thinking and professional nursing
judgment to provide and evaluate nursing care in acute and long-term care, and community
settings at the entry-level practice.
2. Graduates will utilize the standards of nursing practice to perform and apply their application to
the discipline of nursing and its essential relationship to evidence -based nursing practice.
3. Graduates will function within the specific professional nursing roles to provide care, coordinate
care, deliver health education, and advocate for individuals, families, groups, and communities.
4. Graduates will practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory framework of professional nursing
practice.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Undergraduate Admission Requirements, an applicant to the Registered
Nursing program shall:
1. Demonstrate all pre -requisite courses are completed with satisfactory grades; science courses
must be completed with a course grade of `B' or better and no older than five years.
2. Pass the program entrance assessment "Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)" with a
composite score of seventy percent (70%) or greater.
3. Complete a background screening and drug panel to determine eligibility to participate in clinical
activities.
4. Submit current professional resume.
S. Submit two letters of reference; one professional and one academic.
6. Submit a personal statement or essay response to a prompt.
7. Complete an interview with the Program Director or designee.
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Program Requirements
Pre -Requisite Course Requirements
Course
Title
Clock
Sem
Hours
Units
BIOL 225
General Human Anatomy with Laboratory
1078
4
BIOL 226
Human Physiology with Laboratory
4
BIOL 227
Medical Microbiology with Laboratory
4
COM 100
Human Communication
3
ENG 100
College Writing
45
3
MATH 125
Intermediate Algebra
45
3
Hours and Units
459
21
Co -Requisite Course Requirements
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Nursing Course Requirements
Course
NUR 101
Title
Fundamentals: Care of Adult and Older Adult
�
Hoursck
Sem
NUR 101-C
Clinical
4
NUR 102
Intermediate Medical -Surgical Nursing
r48
3
NUR 102-C
Clinical
4
NUR 103
Child and Family Nursing
2
NUR 103-C
Clinical
96
2
NUR 104
Maternal Child Nursing
32
2
NUR 104-C
Clinical
96
2
NUR 105
Mental Health and Gero-Psychiatric Nursing
32
2
NUR 105-C
Clinical
96
2
NUR 106
Advanced Medical -Surgical Nursing
48
3
NUR 106-C
Clinical
192
4
NUR 107
Transition to Professional Practice
32
2
NUR 108
Introduction to Pharmacology
Hours and Units
32
::
2
38
Registered Nursing courses are converted to semester credits at a rate of 16 lecture clock hours to one
semester credit and 48 clinical clock hours to one semester credit.
LVN-ADN Transitional Pathway and Advanced Placement
Pacific College provides an LVN advanced placement option in the program. Eligible applicants may apply
to challenge ADN courses if they meet the following criteria: Maintenance of an active unencumbered
LVN/LPN license from a jurisdiction recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
(NCSBN), have completed at least one-year of direct patient care experience working as an LVN, and
other admission requirements of the program. Each challenged course includes three required sections: a
course -specific exam, a med math competency exam, and skills competency. All three sections must have
a passing grade to earn credit for the course.
Military Personnel Advanced Placement
In accordance with Senate Bill 466, the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulations, and
Pacific College undergraduate education policies, individuals who present with relevant military
education and experience equal to but not limited to Basic Medical Technician Corpsman or Medic are
eligible for advanced placement in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. All nursing courses
can be challenged; however, individuals must have prior relevant education and experience that meet the
specific requirements of each course. Each challenged course includes three required sections: a course -
specific exam, a med math competency exam, and skills competency. All three sections must have a
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passing grade to earn credit for the course.
LVN-RN 30-Unit Non -degree Option
Pacific College offers a thirty (30)-semester unit option for licensed vocational nurses in California to
become eligible to apply for RN licensure in accordance with California Regulation 1429 (a) (b) and (c).
Applicants must convey their intent to enroll in this option at the time of application and present an
unencumbered LVN license.
Students who are considering this option need to be aware of the following:
This is a non -degree option. Students will not earn any credential upon program
completion.
Most other states do not recognize California's 30-Unit option and will not issue a
Registered Nurse License.
Students who complete this 30-Unit option may find it difficult to advance their degrees should they want
to complete an RN-BSN or RN-MSN. Refer to BRN website for details:
https:Ilrn.ca.gov/careerslsteps.shtml.
LVN-RN 30-Unit Option Required Courses
BIOL 226
Title
Human Physiology with Laboratory
' ck
HoursCourse
108
Sem
4
BIOL 227
Medical Microbiology with Laboratory
108
4
NUR 098
LVN Role Transition to Registered Nurse
48
3
NUR 098-L
Laboratory
144
3
NUR 105
Mental Health and Gero-Psychiatric Nursing
32
2
NUR 105-C
Clinical
96
2
NUR 106
Advanced Medical -Surgical Nursing
48
3
NUR 106-C
Clinical
192
4
NUR 107
Transition to Professional Practice
32
2
NUR 108
Introduction to Pharmacology
Hours and Units
32
I
2
29
*Starting January 2023 in -person labs will be required. Online labs completed before January 2023 will
be honored. Online labs may be considered on a case -by -case basis.
Transfer Credits:
Applicants may request that general education credits earned at another nationally or regionally
accredited college be evaluated for transfer to the ADN program. Core nursing courses from other
nursing programs will not be accepted by Pacific College for transfer credit.
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State Licensure Requirements
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program must meet the licensure requirements of the Board of
Registered Nursing (BRN) in order to practice in California including:
• Appropriate Fees paid to Board of Registered Nursing at time of online application submission.
• Completed "Application for Licensure by Examination" submitted online using BreEZe account.
• Completed fingerprints using either the Live Scan Process or the Applicant Fingerprint Card (Hard
Card) processing method.
• If applicable: Completed "Request for Accommodation of Disabilities" form(s).
• Transcripts sent directly from your school of nursing.
• If applicable: Documents and/or letters explaining prior convictions or disciplinary action and
attesting to your rehabilitation as directed in the "Section 11: Reporting Prior Discipline Against
Licenses".
Further details of Registered Nursing licensure requirements in California are available online at:
httl2s:/Irn.ca.gov/al2l2licants/index.shtml.
State Boards of Nursing in many states require graduation from an approved school of nursing. Please be
aware that if you are deemed eligible for licensure in California using another method of qualifying (i.e.,
military experience or equivalent education and experience) you may not be eligible for licensure by
endorsement in other states.
Registered Nursing graduates intending to practice in another state must meet licensing requirements in
that state prior to practice. Details of licensing requirements can be found on each state's governing
nursing board's website.
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Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
Program Description
A Licensed Vocational Nurse is an essential member of the healthcare team. Licensed Vocational Nurses
provide care under the direct supervision of Physicians or Registered Nurses. Patient care includes
bedside care, prepare and give injections, monitor equipment, record vital signs, dress wounds, and
provide patient comfort. Licensed Vocational Nurses are employed in various healthcare settings such as
acute medical/surgical hospitals, convalescent hospitals (long-term care, skilled nursing), home
healthcare agencies, outpatient clinics, doctor's offices, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers,
blood banks, psychiatric hospitals, and correctional facilities.
This program will provide students with theory and clinical learning experiences meeting the educational
requirements to apply for Vocational Nurse Licensure in the State of California. Upon satisfactory
completion of all Vocational Nursing courses and the specified general education requirements, the
student will have earned an Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program outcome of Pacific College Vocational Nursing program reflects the mission, philosophy, and
conceptual framework of program. The VN graduate of Pacific College must be equipped with
knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to continuously improve the quality and safety of the health
care systems where they work.
1. Graduates will display competency of knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to pass the NCLEX-
PN and work as an LVN;
2. Graduates will develop critical thinking skills and provide quality and safe nursing care where
they work;
3. Graduates will be able to utilize psychosocial and physiological integrity, and promote evidence -
based nursing practice.
4. Graduates will demonstrate good communicational skills and respect diversity and culture where
they work.
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the Undergraduate Admission Requirements, an applicant to the Vocational Nursing
program shall:
1. Complete a background screening to determine eligibility to participate in clinical activities.
2. Complete health screening requirements and furnish evidence to determine eligibility to
participate clinical activities.
3. Complete an interview with the Program Director or designee.
Refer to Student Handbook for more information.
Background Screening
A background screening may include, but is not limited to:
• Name verification including prior names or aliases
• Social Security Number verification
• Address verification for the past seven (7) years
• Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) search
• Felony and misdemeanor criminal record search
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Office of Inspector General (OIG) search
Sex offender search
This screening is not a replacement for a background screening required during application for state
licensure.
Nursing students must have a clear background screening in order to participate in clinical placement(s).
Participation at clinical facilities may be denied dependent on the type and severity of the offenses
appearing in the background report. Should infractions appear in the background screening, the student
will be responsible for providing documentation of corrective action. A finding on a background
screening does not necessarily negate enrollment at Pacific College, as each situation will be reviewed
and evaluated on a case -by -case basis.
If the student is found to be ineligible for participation in clinical activities, s/he will be required to
withdraw from the program, and will be financially responsible for all charges incurred as stated in the
withdrawal policy.
It is the student's responsibility to notify the Director of Nursing of any infractions occurring during the
program.
Live Scan Fingerprinting Requirements
The student may be asked to complete Live Scan Fingerprinting as part of clinical facility requirement. A
student whose fingerprinting result is not clear will not be eligible to participate in the clinical rotation; it
is the student's responsibility to clear his/her record in order to participate in clinical activities or obtain
state licensure.
Alive scan fingerprinting completed during enrollment does not replace the live scan fingerprinting
required during application for state licensure.
Notice of Misdemeanor and Felony Convictions
The college does not believe that students should make an investment of time and money before knowing
if they are able to secure employment in their chosen field based on convictions. Applicants with
misdemeanor or felony convictions should meet with the Program Director to determine their eligibility
for employment in the field. Prospective students are required to disclose any information related to
convictions to the admission advisor.
Health Requirements
The VN student must have the physical and psychosocial capacity to perform the duties and
responsibilities of a student vocational nurse throughout the program. Refer to Vocational Nursing
Student Handbook for more information.
Class Size
The class size for Vocational Nursing program is approved by Board of Vocational Nursing and
Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Although actual class size may vary, the maximum number of students
per class is 45. The maximum number of students per clinical group is 15; however, certain clinical
facilities may specify a fewer number of students per rotation.
Program Length
The program requires completion of Vocational Nursing courses which have 1668 hours (65 semester
units) and five general education classes which have 225 hours (15 semester units).
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Nursing Course Requirements
Course
VN 110
Title
Fundamentals
Clock
Hours
154
Sem
Units
10
VN 110-C
Fundamentals Clinical
206
4.5
VN 120
Medical/Surgical 1 & Introduction to Pediatrics
136
9
VN 120-C
Medical/Surgical 1 & Introduction to Pediatrics Clinical
192
4
VN 130
Medical/Surgical 2
120
8
VN 130-C
Medical/Surgical 2 Clinical
232
5
VN 140
Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity
108
7
VN 140-C
Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity Clinical
216
5
VN 150
Medical/Surgical 4, Pediatrics, Leadership & Mental Health
128
8.5
VN 150-C
Medical/Surgical 4, Pediatrics, Leadership... Clinical
Total Hours and Units
176
66:
4
65
General Education Course Requirements
Course
Title
Clock
Sem
Hours
Units
COM 100
Human Communications
3
ENG 100
College Writing
3
MATH 125
Intermediate Algebra
:4S
3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3SOC
100
Introduction to Sociology
3
GE Hours and Units J
225
15
Total ProgramTotal
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Equipment
Throughout the training program students will use various types of equipment in the skills lab and in the
clinical setting. Examples of such equipment include but are not limited to anatomical torso and organ
models, basins, bedpans, computers, crutches, glucometers, hospital beds, anatomical mannequins,
restraints, skeleton models, sphygmomanometers, stethoscopes, thermometers, wheelchairs, and
walkers. Students will be taught on the proper use of this equipment. Once taught, student's proficiency
in the use of this equipment is required.
Class/Clinical Schedule
Students are given schedule at the beginning of a term. The schedule is a working document. It is subject
to change depending on the feasibility of learning, availability of resources, availability of clinical
facilities, and other reasons.
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Theory classes are held at Pacific College campuses. Classroom assignments may be changed any time.
Theory instructors may require students to follow a seat plan which may be changed any time.
Clinical rotations may be scheduled for 8 or 12 hours per day and cannot be modified without approval
from the Program Director. Clinical facility assignments are determined by the VN faculty and,
ultimately, by the VN Program Director. Clinical rotations may be held in the morning, afternoon, or at
night. Facility orientation may be required on a date other than the regular schedule. Students may be
given a choice for a clinical facility assignment. The student may request for a change of clinical facility
assignment.
The college employs clinical placement coordinators who endeavor to maintain scheduling with minimal
deviations and send notices to students for anticipated changes. Last minute changes and cancellations
may be possible. The hours missed during cancellations will have to be made up at another date.
Students may be removed at a clinical facility at any time and sent to the skills lab to continue the clinical
schedule. Students may be refused by a clinical facility because of behavioral or competency issues.
Travel Requirements
Students are required to travel to clinical facilities to complete the required clinical hours. Clinical facility
locations vary and may be beyond 50-mile radius from the campus where the student is taking theory
classes. Students based on satellite campuses are required to travel to the Costa Mesa Main Campus to
complete academic requirements. Students are responsible for finding means of transport and cannot
use lack of means for transport as excuse to completely or partially miss a class or clinical rotation.
Graduation Requirements
An Associate of Science degree in Vocational Nursing will be awarded upon completion of all the specified
courses of the Associate of Science Degree in Vocational Nursing program. Students must meet all
general education requirements with a grade of 'C' or higher. Students must also complete all Vocational
Nursing courses with a minimum grade of 75. Students must also meet all applicable clinical,
administrative, clerical, classroom and laboratory skill proficiency standards, and must satisfactorily
perform the applicable clinical or practical hands-on portion of their training. Refer to Vocational Nursing
Student Handbook for more information.
State Licensure Requirements
Graduates of the Vocational Nursing program must meet the Licensure requirements of the Board of
Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) in order to practice in California:
1. Minimum Age -17 Years.
2. Completion of the 12th Grade of schooling or its equivalent (furnish proof).
3. Complete and sign the "Application for Vocational Nurse Licensure".
4. Submit the required Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
fingerprints.
Note: A License will not be issued until BVNPT receives the background information from DOJ.
5. Attach the appropriate nonrefundable fee made payable to the "BVNPT".
6. Successful completion of a written examination titled the National Council Licensing Examination
for Practical (Vocational) Nursing (NCLEX) or the National League for Nursing Test Pool Practical
Nursing Examination (NLN). A passing score on a Registered Nurse examination will not satisfy
this requirement.
7. When the requirements of Steps 1-6 have been met, the Board will advise you of the Initial License
Fee to be paid. This fee is in addition to the application fee. It takes 4-6 weeks to process your
license.
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Further details of Vocational Nursing licensure requirements in California are available online at:
https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/summary vn.shtml.
State Boards of Nursing in many states require graduation from an approved school of nursing. Please be
aware that if you are deemed eligible for licensure in California using another method of qualifying (i.e.,
military experience or equivalent education and experience) you may not be eligible for licensure by
endorsement in other states.
Vocational Nursing graduates intending to practice in another state must meet licensing requirements in
that state prior to practice. Details of licensing requirements can be found on each state's governing
nursing board's website.
Career Opportunities and Occupational Duties
The primary focus for a Vocational Nurse is restoration of health. The scope of this care ranges from
detection of illness to rehabilitation and patient teaching during recovery. Duties and responsibilities
include direct patient care, the administration of medication, and the application of procedures and
treatments. Vocational Nurses work with a wide variety of people ranging from children to the elderly in
a wide variety of medical setting such as the medical office, acute care hospitals and medical centers,
skilled nursing facilities, out -patient centers, and private and government health care agencies. Upon
successful completion of the program and upon successfully passing the State of California Vocational
Nursing Licensure Exam, the student will be eligible to work in an entry-level position as a License
Vocational Nurse.
Vocational Nursing Student Handbook
Students of Vocational Nursing diploma program are given VN Student Handbook. Stipulations in the VN
Student Handbook supersede the stipulations of this catalog.
Diploma in Vocational Nursing
Students may elect to enroll in the Diploma in Vocational Nursing program; the same admission and
entrance requirements apply for the Diploma program. Students in the Diploma program enroll only in
the classes listed below. Upon successful completion the student will receive the Vocational Nursing
Diploma. To become a Licensed Vocational Nurse, students must successfully pass the NCLEX exam.
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Vocational Nursing Diploma Program Requirements
VN 110
Title
Fundamentals
� ck
HoursCourse
154
Sem
10
VN 110-C
Fundamentals Clinical
206
4.5
VN 120
Medical/Surgical 1 & Introduction to Pediatrics
136
9
VN 120 C
Medical/Surgical 1 & Introduction to Pediatrics Clinical
192
4
VN 130
Medical/Surgical 2
120
8
VN 130-C
Medical/Surgical 2 Clinical
232
5
VN 140
Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity
108
7
VN 140-C
Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity Clinical
216
5
VN 150
Medical/Surgical 4, Pediatrics, Leadership & Mental Health
128
8.5
VN 150-C
Medical/Surgical 4, Pediatrics, Leadership... Clinical
Total Hours and Units
176
..:
4
65
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Course Information
Course Numbering
Pacific College courses follow this basic course numbering system:
Number Range
100 - 299
Undergraduate, lower -division courses
300 - 499
Undergraduate, upper -division courses
500 - 699
Graduate -level courses
Course Prefixes
Course Prefix
Definition
ACC
Accounting
ALH
Allied Health
BIOL
Biological Sciences
BUS
Business
CIS
Computer Information Systems
COM
Communications
ECN
Economics
ENG
English
GE
General Education
HCA
Healthcare Administration
ISC
Information Systems Cybersecurity
MATH
Mathematics
MGT
Management
MKT
Marketing
NUR
Nursing
PSY
Psychology
SOC
Sociology
VN
Vocational Nursing
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Course Descriptions
ACC 200. Financial Accounting
3 credits
A survey of basic accounting theory and the application of
accounting principles, this course includes the recording and
summarization of business transactions in the form of
financial statements under the rules of generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). It is designed for students
have little or no prior knowledge of financial accounting.
ACC 301. Financial Accounting
3 credits
This course covers development and application of financial
accounting concepts and generally accepted accounting
principles. Student will be able to prepare financial
statements, accounting for changes in accounting principles.
ACC 302. Managerial Accounting
3 credits
This course is designed to help students build skills in
strategic financial management, performance management,
and risk management. Major topics include financial
statements, product costing, budgeting, cost -volume -profit
relationship, and planning and control.
ALH 100. Introduction to Allied Health
3 credits
This class is designed as a preparatory class for allied health
students. The course will begin development of skills
needed to succeed in a patient centered health care
curriculum where students must be able to assimilate
knowledge and apply it in a medical environment. The
course will provide students with behavioral and problem
solving tools to develop personal and professional strategies
for success in the health care field.
ALH 300. Allied Health Independent Study
0.5 - 4 credits
Semester hours: 7.5 - 60 depending on units attempted.
This course is designed for capable students enrolled in an
allied health program or options of the program who wish to
increase their knowledge and experience in applied areas of
patient care or administration. Students will participate in
independent study on assigned areas under staff
supervision. Variable Unit Class. May be taken for credit 4
times.
BIOL 225. General Human Anatomy
4 credits - 54 lecture hours, 54 laboratory hours
This course presents a systemic approach to the study of the
human body. Lecture presentation begins with an
introduction of anatomical terminology and an overview of
cellular processes and tissue classification. Students then
learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the following
systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous,
circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
The laboratory component of the course generally parallels
and reinforces lecture concepts through the use of models,
histological slides, skeletal materials and cadaver
demonstration.
BIOL 226. General Human Physiology
4 credits - 54 lecture hours, 54 laboratory hours
This course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the function and regulation of the human
body and physiological integration of the organ systems to
maintain homeostasis. Course content will include neural
and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as
study of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine
organ systems. The basic mechanisms underlying human life
processes and important diseases affecting normal human
function will be studied. Prerequisite Class: Human Anatomy
or successful completion of the chemistry pre -test.
BIOL 227. Medical Microbiology
4 credits - 54 lecture hours, 54 laboratory hours
This course presents information regarding the world of
microorganisms, to include bacteriology, mycology, virology
and the study of protozoa. There is a focus on the structure,
biology, and genetics of microbes in relation to human
disease and the immune system. Basic aspects of
microbiology including sterilization, disinfection, and action
of antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents, concepts of
infection and immunity and the study of certain selected
infectious agents are covered.
BUS 350. International Business
3 credits
The course examines global economies and markets, such as
business customs, multinational businesses and foreign
trade practices. Students also study foreign business
environments, cultural dynamics, economic developments
and political impacts on foreign businesses.
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BUS 410. Finance Management
3 credits
Students discuss the financial manager's role within a
company, including financing decisions, investing decisions
and risk/return tradeoffs. Additional topics include stock
valuation, cash flow valuation and project evaluation criteria.
BUS 420. Business Law
3 credits
The course provides the student with foundational
information about the U.S. legal system and dispute
resolution, and their impact on business. The major content
areas will include general principles of law, the relationship
of business and the U.S. Constitution, state and federal legal
systems, the relationship between law and ethics, contracts,
sales, torts, agency law, intellectual property, and business
law in the global context.
BUS 430. Business Statistics
3 credits
The course covers descriptive statistics, probability, discrete
and continuous random variables, estimation, hypothesis
testing, and regression analysis. The course emphasizes
statistics to solve management problems.
BUS 465. Leadership in Business Management
3 credits
This course provides students with experience in decision -
making, conflict resolution and management. Students will
focus on effective business strategies, diversity, and the
power of influence, leadership opportunities and ethics.
BUS 499. Business Capstone
5 credits
Students will create a small business from ideation to
creation, creating a functional business plan and docket
along the way. All work will be done with real world data
and scenarios.
CIS 100. Computer Information Systems
3 credits
This course provides the essentials of computer software
applications including e-mail, spreadsheet, database,
presentation, and word processing software. Students will
also learn to use electronic library resources to perform
research and format research papers.
CIS 300. Management information Systems
3 credits
Learn about the components of business information
systems, with an emphasis on data transmission,
management information software, and the ways that
businesses manage data.
COM 100. Human Communication
3 credits
This course is to help students to understand the principles
of communication theory and to begin to put them into
practice. Students will learn skills and techniques essential to
effective communication in settings that include:
intrapersonal (with oneself), interpersonal (face-to-face),
small -group (Face-to-face with a few), and public speaking
(one to many). Students will apply these skills and
techniques through practical exercises that can be
incorporated into daily life. Communication develops
maturity and experience relationships that run more
smoothly, and become more meaningful. Students will learn
to function more effectively and assertively in public and
work environments and develop a newfound ability to speak
effectively.
ECN 200. Principles of Economics
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to macro and micro
economic analysis. This course will focus on the structure
and operation of the American economy, as well as, the basic
structure of the United States economic system, and
interrelationships within this structure. This course includes
national income accounting, employment theory, business
cycles, fiscal and monetary policy and economic growth,
study of supply and demand and resource pricing and
allocation.
ECN 320. Macroeconomics
3 credits
Macroeconomics applies the basic principles of economics to
whole economic systems and the relationships among
sectors of the economy and internationally. Topics include
unemployment, inflation, national income and employment
theory, government expenditures and taxation, the role of
the banking system, and monetary and fiscal policies.
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ECN 330. Microeconomics
3 credits
This course introduces microeconomic concepts and
analysis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the firm
and individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and
welfare economics. Students will also be introduced to the
use of microeconomic applications to address problems in
current economic policy.
ENG 100. College Writing
3 credits
This course stresses the principles and practice of written
communication, with an emphasis on reading and writing
expository essays and on research skills. It is designed to
develop reading, critical thinking, and writing strategies
necessary for academic success.
GE 300. Computer Information Systems
3 credits
This course provides a working knowledge of
microcomputers, microcomputer operating systems, and
computer applications used in the workplace. The focus of
this course is on productivity software applications and
professional behavior in computing, including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics,
and business -oriented utilization of the Internet.
GE 301. Technological Impact on Society
3 credits
This course provides a framework for understanding the
ways in which human societies transform themselves
through technological innovation. Ethical questions
concerning the social effects of technological change are
presented and discussed.
GE 302. Working Around the World
3 credits
This course is an examination of the effects that religion,
language and culture, political structure, economics, and
physical environment have on the development of the
workplace and people's perceptions of work, occupations,
and working conditions.
GE 303. Ethical Decision Making and Toxic
Leadership
3 credits
This course provides students with a self -assessment, tools,
and techniques to make ethical decisions in the modern
world. Students will learn how to identify and reduce toxic
leadership within an organization.
GE 304. Professional Speaking in Business
3 credits
This course is designed to focus on developing
communication skills in different types of presentation styles
for business. Students develop small group and
interpersonal communication skills. Students also develop
problem solving, team management and leadership skills for
work -related situations.
GE 330. Communication for the Workplace
3 credits
Development of an understanding of what is needed and
meant by workplace literacy and what can be done to
improve the basic skills and literacy for working employees.
Course content includes principles of effective writing and
oral communication for education and the workplace,
extensive practice in various forms of writing for the
workplace, the methodology of teaching communication
skills to employees, and case studies of workplace reports,
negotiations, and oral presentations.
HCA 300. Introduction to Health Policy
3 credits
An overview of the U.S. health care system, its components,
and the policy challenges created by its organization. The
focus is on the major health policy institutions and important
issues that cut across institutions, including private insurers
and the federal/state financing programs (Medicare and
Medicaid/SCHIP). Disparities in access to care, the role of
pharmaceuticals in health care and the pricing and
regulation of the pharmaceutical industry, the quality of care,
the challenges of long-term care and the aging of the
population, and the drivers of cost growth will be discussed.
HCA 301. Crisis Management/Regulatory
Compliance
3 credits
This course examines crisis management and methods of
managing risk in healthcare organizations. The topics
include comprehensive emergency management, public and
private roles and partnerships for emergency and crisis
management, the risk management process, strategic crisis
management, contingency planning, training and exercises,
emergency response, business continuity and recovery, the
role of the crisis management team, and crisis
communication.
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HCA 302. Legal and Ethical Practice
3 credits
Introduction to biomedical and healthcare ethics from an
administrative perspective. Students learn to integrate
ethical and legal aspects into administrative decision -
making. Topics include a wide range of subjects to help
students understand how healthcare professionals and
consumers make difficult healthcare choices. The course will
also focus on the regulatory and business issues essential to
representing healthcare professionals and organizations
including laws that specifically regulate the internal
structure of healthcare organizations and the relationships
between healthcare providers.
HCA 305. Patient Care and Education
3 credits
An overview of the comprehensive health assessment,
including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and
environmental aspects of health. The process of data
collection, interpretation, documentation, and dissemination
of assessment data will also be addressed. Communication,
health histories, and psych000ccal impacts will also be
explored in the development of holistic health assessment
skills.
HCA 325. Health Information Technology
Management
3 credits
An introductory course for non -information management
students covering the history of healthcare informatics,
current issues, basic informatics concepts, and health
information management applications. Topics include HIPAA
and other legislation, application of electronic health
records, and other clinical and administrative applications of
health information systems.
HCA 335. Healthcare Organization and
Management
3 credits
The design and behavior of healthcare organizations. It
provides an overview of the various forces and elements that
shape the way healthcare is delivered and received in the
United States. Managerial issues of motivation, leadership,
work design, communication, conflict resolution and
negotiations will be discussed as well as how healthcare
organizations manage change, acquire resources and engage
in strategy planning.
HCA 405. Healthcare Economics
3 credits
An examination of the application of both micro and macro-
economic principles to the healthcare industry. This course
focuses on healthcare demand, healthcare supply behavior,
financial healthcare, public health insurance and issues of
economic measurement, i.e., cost benefit analysis and cost
effectiveness analysis.
HCA 410. Financial Accounting for Healthcare
3 credits
This course is designed to give healthcare -based non-
financial managers and students a general understanding
and practical application of accounting, its processes and
terminology, and the budgeting process related to the
healthcare environment.
HCA 415. Managed Care and Health Insurance
3 credits
A broad study of health insurance and reimbursement
methods used in various healthcare settings, including a
focus on managed care settings. Students will learn effective
techniques for managing departments that provide this
function and how major insurance programs and federal
health care legislation play a major role in this process.
HCA 420. Cost Management/Profitability
3 credits
This course covers the unique structure and process of
financial management in healthcare organizations. Students
learn to examine and understand statements of profit and
loss, balance sheets and cash now statements in order to
make administrative decisions regarding operations and
resource allocation.
HCA 425. Healthcare Marketing
3 credits
An examination of the role and function of marketing and
strategy development in healthcare organizations. Marketing
concepts including market research, segmentation, branding
and advertising are reviewed. Strategy development includes
the role of vision and mission, internal and external
assessment, developing strategic initiatives, tactical planning
and strategic execution.
HCA 440. Human Resources
3 credits
An overview of the principles and practices of human
resource management in health services organizations.
Attention is given to personnel management, major factors in
personnel problems and labor relations, and the
organization and diversity of personnel work including job
analysis, recruitment and retention, selection and placement,
training and development, performance appraisal and
compensation for an effective team. The regulatory and
corporate environments, legal and economic factors, and
organizational strategy as they impact human resource
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management are discussed.
HCA 450. Current Topics in Public Policy
3 credits
An analysis of major policy issues of the United States
healthcare system, in both the public and private sector. The
course focuses on debated topics in health services, the
policy process, and key management issues of healthcare
reform, medical care and medical policy. Also discussed is
the utilization of biomedical technologies in the healthcare
system and how these emerging technologies could affect the
administration of healthcare. Students learn to be
discriminating users of healthcare research studies in
managerial decision making. This course is writing
intensive.
HCA 465. Leadership and Change in Healthcare
Administration
3 credits
An overview of leadership theories to assist in the
development of effective leadership skills. Students will
discuss workplace change and the leader's role in the change
process as well as examining and analyzing effective
performance indicators for staff and organizational goals.
HCA 499. Capstone in Healthcare Administration
5 credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all core courses
The Healthcare Management Capstone is designed to
integrate knowledge and skills from previous coursework.
This class focuses on the key issues affecting the
administration of modern healthcare organizations and
explores how those issues impact the delivery of care. The
goals of the course are to provide a solid foundation of
applying managerial knowledge within the healthcare
industry. The students will demonstrate the knowledge in a
professionally competent and ethical manner conducive to
the advancement of healthcare in the local community. This
course is writing intensive.
ISC 100. Introduction to Information Technology
4 credits
This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to
assemble, configure, and validate computer platforms.
Students will learn about the mobile and PC hardware,
software, and operating systems used in respective
platforms. Students will learn about the hardware and
network troubleshooting tools, techniques, operational
procedures, and problem solving methodologies.
MATH 120. General Algebra
3 credits
This course introduces elements of algebra that include
fractions, linear equations, and inequalities. Coursework
progresses to introduce exponents, polynomials, and
polynomial expressions. The use of graphing of one and two
variables is used to highlight applications. The course
concludes with quadratic functions and their solutions. The
emphasis is on general concepts and applications of algebra
that are aligned with the student's field of study.
MATH 125. Intermediate Algebra
3 credits
This course introduces algebraic concepts, such as set
operations, factoring, linear equations, quadratic equations,
exponents, radicals, polynomials, rational expressions,
rectangular coordinates, ratios and proportions.
MATH 135. College Algebra
3 credits
This course covers algebraic relationships, functions and
graphs that build on basic, intermediate algebra,
emphasizing solving for one or two unknown variables in
complex equations, graphing single -variable polynomial
functions, quadratic and rational inequalities, linear and
quadratic variables, remainder and factor theorems and
exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 211. Calculus I
4 credits
This course is designed to develop the topics of differential
and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed on limits,
continuity, derivatives and integrals of algebraic and
transcendental functions of one variable. Upon completion,
students should be able to select and use appropriate models
and techniques for finding solutions to derivative -related
problems with and without technology
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MGT 320. Principles of Management
3 credits
This course presents the principles, techniques, and concepts
needed for managerial analysis and decision -malting. It
highlights the effective management of planning, organizing,
influencing, and controlling related to the internal and
external environment and issues of ethics and social
responsibility.
MGT 340.Organizational Behavior
3 credits
Studies the impact that individuals, groups and
organizational structures and processes have on behavior
within organizations. Examines the foundations of individual
and small -group behavior and how this behavior affects
organizational processes and performance.
MKT 310. Consumer Behavior
3 credits
A comprehensive study of behavioral models and concepts
designed to help understand, evaluate, and predict consumer
behavior. Deepens a student's knowledge about consumer
psychology and applies the knowledge from the perspective
of a marketing manager. Stresses analytical thinking about
consumer psychology and prediction of how marketing
tactics may influence demand for products and services.
MKT 400. Marketing in the New Millennium
3 credits
This course provides an overview of integrated marketing
communications and the strategic role of marketing tools in
modern marketing both on and offline.
NUR 098. LVN Role Transition to Registered Nurse
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course is a transitional course for the LVN to RN student
completing the 30-Unit option. The course will focus on the
theory and application of concepts of physical assessment,
the nursing process, critical thinking, relationship of
homeostatic mechanisms to fluids and electrolytes, and
nursing competencies in the professional roles of clinician,
teacher, leader, and advocate.
NUR 098-L. LVN Role Transition to Registered
Nurse, Laboratory
2 credits - 96 laboratory hours
This course focuses on basic psychomotor clinical nursing
shills, principles of teamwork in healthcare, collaboration,
quality improvement, and informatics. Opportunities to
practice select psychomotor skills will be provided during
the supervised on -campus clinical laboratory. This course
will focus on the older adult, which is fifty-five and older.
NUR 101. Fundamentals: Care of Adult and Older
Adult
4 credits - 64 lecture hours
This course is designed to introduce comprehensive
beginning nurse concepts through the study of nursing
history and theories, cultural diversity, human lifespan
development teaching/learning, communication approach
and legal, ethical moral and professional practice standard.
Students will be introduced to the program philosophy, the
wellness -illness continuum, Nursing Process and Quality and
Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Critical thinking, best
practices, and scientific evidence will be employed to identify
bio psychosocial alterations for age -appropriate
client/patient centered care.
NUR 101-C. Fundamentals: Care of Adult and Older
Adult, Clinical
4 credits - 192 clinical hours
Principles of teamwork in healthcare, collaboration, quality
improvement, and informatics will be explored and
developed throughout the course. Opportunities for
practicing select psychomotor skills will be provided during
the supervised on -campus clinical laboratory and in the
clinical setting. This course will focus on the older adult,
which is fifty-five and older.
NUR 102. Intermediate Medical -Surgical Nursing
3 credits - 48 lecture hours
This course assists the nursing student with basic synthesis
and integrates nursing knowledge and skills in providing
care to patients who have health alterations. Focus will be
for the students to identify client/patient needs and plan
priority of nursing care.
NUR 102-C. Intermediate Medical -Surgical Nursing,
Clinical
2 credits - 96 clinical hours
Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and
practiced. The Nursing Process, the Quality and Safety and
Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) goals, Critical thinking,
best practices, and scientific evidence will be employed to
identify alterations for age -appropriate client/patient
centered care. Students are provided patient care
opportunities in a variety of clinical settings.
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NUR 103. Child and Family Nursing
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course focuses on the care of children within the family,
emphasizing on acute illness, health promotion, and growth
and development. QSEN concepts of safety, patient/family
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidenced -based
practice, quality improvement, and informatics are
emphasized.
NUR 103-C. Child and Family Nursing, Clinical
2 credits - 96 clinical hours
Students are provided the opportunity to apply the nursing
process in the care of infant, toddler, pre- school, school -age,
and adolescent population in a variety of laboratory and
clinical settings.
NUR 104. Maternal Child Nursing
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course presents nursing concepts related to the
dynamics of the growing family. Focus is placed on the care
of families during childrearing years and includes normal
and high -risk pregnancies, normal growth and development,
and the promotion of healthy behaviors. Laboratory and
Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to
apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care
to mothers and newborns in a variety of settings.
NUR 104-C. Maternal Child Nursing, Clinical
2 credits - 96 clinical hours
This course presents nursing concepts related to the
dynamics of the growing family. Focus is placed on the care
of families during childrearing years and includes normal
and high -risk pregnancies, normal growth and development,
and the promotion of healthy behaviors. Laboratory and
Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to
apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care
to mothers and newborns in a variety of settings.
NUR 105. Mental Health and Gero-Psychiatric
Nursing
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course focuses on the care of adults and older adults
experiencing cognitive, mental and behavioral disorders.
Emphasis is placed on management of patients facing
emotional and psychological stressors as well as promoting
and maintaining the mental health of individuals and
families. Concepts of crisis intervention, therapeutic
communication, anger management, and coping skills are
integrated throughout the course.
NUR 105-C. Mental Health and Gero-Psychiatric
Nursing, Clinical
2 credits - 96 clinical hours
Students are provided laboratory and clinical experience in
various Psych and Gero-Psych clinical settings.
NUR 106. Advanced Medical -Surgical Nursing
3 credits - 48 lecture hours
This course focuses on advanced application of the nursing
process in the care of critically ill adult and older adult
clients. The student will organize and discriminate data to
establish priorities of care.
NUR 106-C. Advanced Medical -Surgical Nursing,
Clinical
4 credits - 192 clinical hours
This course focuses on advanced application of the nursing
process in the care of critically ill adult and older adult
clients. The student will organize and discriminate data to
establish priorities of care.
NUR 107. Transition to Professional Practice
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course is a capstone course that examines the transition
of the student to the role of a professional nurse. Emphasis is
placed on contemporary issues and management concepts,
as well as comprehensive review of legal and ethical issues
are discussed with a focus on personal accountability and
responsibility.
NUR 107-C. Transition to Professional Practice,
Clinical
2 credits - 96 clinical hours
This course is a capstone course that examines the transition
of the student to the role of a Professional Nurse. Application
of organizational theory and leadership practices will be
explored in a variety of nursing leadership roles.
Development of skills and competencies will be expanded
both within and beyond the wall of the acute care setting.
NUR 108. Introduction to Pharmacology
2 credits - 32 lecture hours
This course is a capstone course that examines the transition
of the student to the role of a professional nurse. Emphasis is
placed on contemporary issues and management concepts,
as well as comprehensive review of legal and ethical issues
are discussed with a focus on personal accountability and
responsibility.
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NUR 330. Principles of Nursing
3 credits
This course applies major concepts from the liberal arts and
sciences to nursing interventions (physiologic,
communicative, behavioral, and environmental). RN
students will be introduced to the supervisorial nurse role
and its influence on health and illness within the context of
social, cultural, ethical and legal issues. The course is
designed to focus on the development of the practicing RN to
systematically analyze information and recognize patterns of
patient needs. This course is writing intensive.
NUR 340. Health Assessment, Education and
Promotion
4 credits
This course provides the framework for the systematic
collection, organization, interpretation, integration, and
communication of data reflecting the health status of
individuals across the life cycle. This includes assessment of
mental status, basic psychosocial status, functional health
patterns, and physical assessment skills. National health
objectives provide the organizing framework for promotion
of health and reduction of risks that impact individuals,
families, aggregates, and communities. Students identify,
explore, plan, and implement wellness teaching through
development of service learning projects that educate
populations and promote healthy behaviors.
NUR 410. Pathopharmacology
4 credits
This course focuses on current nursing practice inclusive of
the pharmacologic, classifications of drugs, their physiologic
impact, monitoring for therapeutic responses, side effects,
adverse reactions, drug interactions, toxicity, patient -
teaching responsibilities, and nursing implications. Nursing
process and the role of the nurse when caring for patients
receiving drugs, is emphasized in addition to understanding
the significance of reducing medication errors. This course
will also focus on the human response to physiological
disease processes and the role that nursing plays in
supporting patients to achieve an optimal level of wellness.
Pathophysiological conditions that occur most commonly
across the lifespan will be examined from an occurrence
perspective to include genetic, acute, chronic, and
rehabilitative conditions.
NUR 415. Ethical Decision Making
2 credits
This course examines the foundations of ethical behavior
within business and medical organization structures. The
course is designed to provide students with the skills and
knowledge needed to assess ethical issues within a business
or medical setting. The study of social responsibility of
business and individuals in the decision making process and
a focus on value systems and their development and
operations is also covered.
NUR 420. Nursing Research
2 credits
The significance of research in nursing is considered with
emphasis on the scientific approach and its application in
evidenced based nursing practice, including e-health issues.
The major components of the research process are
addressed with a focus on the professional nurse as a
consumer of research. Critical thinking skills are emphasized
in the analysis of current nursing research.
NUR 421. Foundations of Nursing and Research
3 credits
This course is designed for students who are entering the
Family Nurse Practitioner Program (FNP) at Pacific College
and who have a baccalaureate degree outside of nursing.
Students will be introduced to the supervisory nurse role
and its influence on health and illness within the context of
social, cultural, ethical, and legal issues. Additionally, the
student will be introduced to nursing research and its
importance in nursing, especially the impact on clinical
practice. Research is a major force in nursing, creating
changes in practice, education, and health policy. This course
will enhance the student's knowledge of research, and teach
the student to read, analyze, and synthesize research so
evidence can be used to make changes in clinical practice.
NUR 425. Community Health Nursing
5 credits
Experiential learning: 90 hours. This course explores the
continuum of health and illness across the lifespan. The
connection between physical illnesses, public health, and
community health is discussed. An emphasis is placed on the
concept of nursing roles and models of care utilized in the
community health and public health this setting. Students
will draw on their personal experiences in clinical situations
for interpersonal skill development with individuals,
families, vulnerable populations, and communities as an
integral part of the course. This course requires 90 clock
hours of clinical practice in a community health nursing
environment that qualifies students for public health
certificate in California.
NUR 427. Evidence -Based Practice
3 credits
This course examines a systematic process that uses current
evidence in making decisions about patient care, evaluation
of quality and applicability of existing research, preferences
of patients, costs, and clinical expertise in clinical settings.
Nursing students will learn how to search for literature, use
Evidence -Based Nursing (EBN) as a practicing nurse, and
understand how EBN fits into a nursing organization
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NUR 430. Transformational Leadership
4 credits
This course will focus on the professional nurse's roles in
applying the principles of leadership, management and
ethics in health care organizations across the continuum of
care. The course will provide opportunities in problem
solving, critical thinking, constructive communication, as
well as, teaching learning strategies that emphasize the
leadership/management roles of the nurse.
NUR 435. Nursing Education and Promotion
2 credits
Health education and promotion throughout the life cycle is
presented using concepts and theories from nursing, adult
teaching and learning principles, the humanities and
sciences. Teaching/learning health promotion within the
changing health care delivery system and in various client
contexts will be explored. This course will develop skills in
interviewing and therapeutic communication, curriculum
development, and teaching in formal education settings.
NUR 440.Organizational Behavior
4 credits
Experiential learning: 30 hours. This course examines
organizational change including what effective managers can
do to understand and anticipate such change and to respond
accordingly. Topics include concepts in organizational
behavior; learning, motivation and performance; groups and
organizational design; and organizational processes. This
course requires 30 experiential learning, and is writing
intensive.
NUR 445. Nursing Seminar
3 credits
The course provides a forum for in-depth exploration of
contemporary issues in nursing or health care which can
influence the quality of services provided to patients.
Students have the opportunity to develop greater knowledge
and skill in an area of personal interest. Critical thinking,
decision -making and self -directed learning undergirds these
seminars. Specific issues covered in the course will change
from term to term.
NUR 455. Nursing in the Geriatric Population
3 credits
This course will focus on the nursing management of older
adults. Theories of aging, Physiological/psychological
functioning, impact of developmental changes, illness, and
dysfunction will be emphasized. The geriatric patient will be
examined at various levels- healthy older adult, older adult
at risk, and the older adult experience acute and chronic
illness.
NUR 495. Nursing Management
3 credits
This course is the capstone course for the BSN student. The
course provides an examination of the roles, traits, and
contribution of the nurse in leadership and managerial
positions. Conceptual aspects of power, problem
solving/decision making, effective communication, conflict
resolution, horizontal violence, delegation and team building
are applied to a variety of situational contexts. The course
focuses on identification and development of leadership
skills and includes opportunities for scholarly inquiry,
professional writing and presentation. The course is
designed to facilitate student self -assessment of their
leadership and management abilities as they develop the
necessary skills. This course is writing intensive.
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NUR 510. Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced
Practice Nursing
2 credits
An exploration of theories significant to advanced nursing
practice and healthcare, including those addressing
bioethics, leadership, disease prevention, behavioral
modification, health disparities, and cultural awareness.
Middle range theories from nursing and other disciplines are
examined for use as a foundation for research and clinical
practice in advanced nursing.
NUR 512. Health Policy, Quality, and Safety
2 credits
An exploration of the current health care situation as it
relates to health policy development, health planning, and
economic management at the global, national, state, and local
levels. Interprofessional decisions pertaining to
policymaking, equity, health disparities, and
client/population outcomes are examined. Overview of
leadership, health care finance, and community resources to
ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes of primary care. The
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research Quality and
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses is introduced.
NUR 514. Advanced Pathophysiology
3 credits
Examination of the application of advanced knowledge of
pathophysiological functions and processes associated with
the care of individuals with altered health states across the
life span. Alterations in function and adaptive, integrated,
and regulatory mechanisms at the molecular, cellular, organ,
and system levels are studied. Pathophysiology is a
foundation for clinical decision -making and management of
health problems across the lifespan.
NUR 516. Advanced Nursing Research and
Biostatistics
3 credits
Advances understanding of the research and evidence -based
practice processes. Qualitative and quantitative research
designs and corresponding methods of literature review,
sampling, measurement, data collection, data analysis,
reliability and validity, and scientific rigor are explored.
Emphasizes the use of biostatistics for research and
evidence -based practice projects, and the intersection of
biostatistics and epidemiology is explored. Exercises include
critical appraisal of research methods and practical
application of statistical software packages. A draft proposal
of a research or evidence -based practice project is completed
in the course.
NUR 518. Advanced Pharmacology
3 credits
Study of the theoretical foundations for pharmacological
treatment of common acute and chronic health problems.
Examination of selected classifications of drugs with the
emphasis on the principles of pharmacokinetics,
pathophysiological basis for therapeutic use, adverse effects,
drug interactions, and contradictions for use. State and
federal laws and prescribing and furnishing protocols to
include non-scheduled and schedule I-V medications are
studied. Patient education on medical therapy and issues of
adherence are considered.
NUR 520, Advanced Physical Assessment
3 credits
The theory and practice of advanced physical assessment are
examined. Highlights include analysis of subjective and
objective data, diagnosis of health problems, and
consideration of management plans. Application of advanced
physical exam techniques is completed in an online skills
environment and skills lab. Health education and disease
prevention strategies are promoted for individuals across
the life span, families, and communities with attention to
health beliefs and cultural context.
NUR 530. Principles of Advanced Practice Nursing
1.5 credits
Examination of the role of the Advanced Practice Nurse and
Family Nurse Practitioner. Introduces the competencies and
other foundational components of advanced practice nursing
and the nurse practitioner. Subjects include role associated
with professional practice and career development, use of
technology, evidence -based decision -making, leadership,
change, collaboration, and outcome evaluation.
NUR 531. Advanced Practice Nursing Skills Lab
0.5 credits
Introduction to and practice of skills and procedures used by
Family Nurse Practitioners in the primary care clinical
setting. The skills lab will include common diseases and
disorders and appropriate interventions by the Family Nurse
Practitioner. Emphasis is placed on patient consent, safety
and efficacy in practice, and procedural skills used in
primary care patients.
NUR 540. Advanced Practice Care of
Adult/Geriatric 1
2 credits
Study of the advanced practice management of adult and
geriatric primary care patients with common acute and
chronic illnesses and health and developmental problems in
a variety of health care settings. The Family Nurse
Practitioner assumes responsibility and accountability for
health promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management
of acute and chronic illnesses and patient problems,
including the prescription of pharmacological agents for
treatment. Developing sound clinical decision -making and
diagnostic reasoning skills are highlighted. The Family Nurse
Practitioner draws from theory, research, and best practices
to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations
and provide cost-effective care.
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NUR 542. Advanced Practice Care of Women's
Health
1.5 credits
Preparation of the Family Nurse Practitioner to provide care
to women across the lifespan. Examination of theory and
research on the assessment and management of women in
areas of gynecology, family planning, pregnancy, and
postpartum care, and menopause. Emphasis on health
promotion and patient education to women across the
lifespan.
NUR 543. Advanced Practice Care Clinical I
4 credits
Clinical practicum for immersion into the Family Nurse
Practitioner role in the primary care clinical setting. Drawing
from theory, research, and best practices, students will
manage acute and chronic illnesses in individuals throughout
the lifespan in a variety of primary care clinical settings.
Application of primary prevention strategies, health
maintenance, women's health is incorporated into care.
Students will be mentored by advanced practice nurse
practitioners or physicians in learning primary care of
patients. The minimum requirement for this practicum is
180 hours of clinical experience.
NUR 544. Advanced Practice Care of
Adult/Geriatric II
2 credits
Continued study of the advanced practice management of
adult and geriatric patients with common acute and chronic
illnesses and health and developmental problems in a variety
of health care settings. The Family Nurse Practitioner
assumes responsibility and accountability for health
promotion, assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute
and chronic illnesses and patient problems, including the
prescription of pharmacological agents for treatment.
Developing sound clinical decision -making and diagnostic
reasoning skills are emphasized. The Family Nurse
Practitioner draws from theory, research, and best practices
to manage the care of individuals, families, and populations
and provide cost-effective care.
NUR 546. Advanced Practice Care of Pediatrics
1.5 credits
Preparation of the Family Nurse Practitioner to provide care
to infants, children, and adolescents. Examination of theory
and research on the assessment and management of children
in areas of growth and development, behavioral issues, acute
and chronic illness, and health promotion and maintenance.
Includes primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention with
the etiology of disease, differential diagnosis, and clinical
management.
NUR 547. Advanced Practice Care Clinical II
4 credits
Clinical practicum for immersion into the Family Nurse
Practitioner role in the primary care clinical setting. Drawing
from theory, research, and best practices, students will
manage acute and chronic illnesses in individuals throughout
the lifespan in a variety of primary care clinical settings.
Application of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
strategies, health maintenance, women's health, and
pediatric assessment is incorporated into care. Students will
be mentored by advanced practice nurse practitioners or
physicians in learning primary and community care of
patients. The minimum requirement for this practicum is
180 hours of clinical experience.
NUR 550. Advanced Practice Care of Families, Rural
and Urban Communities and Underserved
Populations
1 credit
Examination of theory and research on the assessment and
management of the health of families, rural and urban
communities, and underserved populations including
migrants, refugees, LGBTQ and trafficked people. Concepts
of social determinants of health, stigma, cultural awareness,
and cultural sensitivity will be woven into planning care for
these populations. The Family Nurse Practitioner role in the
care of families, rural and urban communities, and
underserved populations includes health promotion and
prevention, accessing resources for clients, patient
education, and support.
NUR 551. Advanced Practice Care III
4 credits
Clinical practicum for immersion into the Family Nurse
Practitioner role in primary care and community settings.
Drawing from theory, research, and best practices, students
will manage acute and chronic illnesses in individuals
throughout the lifespan, rural and urban communities, and
underserved populations in a variety of clinical settings.
Application of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
strategies, health maintenance, women's health, pediatric
assessment is incorporated into care. Social determinants of
health, cultural awareness, and cultural sensitivity are used
in assessment and care planning. Students will be mentored
by advanced practice nurse practitioners or physicians in
learning primary and community care of patients. The
minimum requirement for this practicum is 180 hours of
clinical experience.
NUR 596. Culminating Experience
2 credits
Students continue to refine their research or evidence -based
practice proposal developed in the course Advanced Nursing
Research and Biostatistics (NUR 516) and complete a final
section on the project proposal.
A presentation of the final project is required to satisfy
degree requirements.
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NUR 599. Independent Study in Advanced Nursing
1 credit — 6 credits
Independent research, study, special project development
and/or directed reading in an area beyond what is directly
covered in the nursing program. This is a variable unit
course of one (1), two (2) or three 3 credits units. May be
repeated for credit as an independent study course for a total
of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to graduate nursing
students.
PHL 201. Critical Reasoning
3 credits
This course provides the basic tools for analytical reasoning.
Students will explore practical applications of logic. A
variety of reasoning skills from verbal argument analysis to
formal logic, visual and statistical reason, scientific
methodology, and creative thinking will be introduced.
PSY 101. General Psychology
3 credits
This course is a scientific consideration of the psychological
foundations of behavior. It will investigate psychological
development, motivation, sensation, perception, learning,
thinking, language, psychological measurement, and
principles of mental illness and mental health.
PSY 102. Human Growth and Development
3 credits
This course explores the different stages of human life,
beginning with prenatal and progressing through infancy,
childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Human development
is explored from the psychological point of view.
SOC 100. Introduction to Sociology
3 credits
This course analyzes human societies and
relationships through a study of cultural origins,
personality development, social interaction, and
social change.
VN 110. Fundamentals
10 credits
This course is designed to provide the learner with the
fundamental nursing concepts necessary for client -centered
care. Areas of study include introduction to Vocational
Nursing practice; health care delivery system; introduction
to anatomy and physiology; nursing process; hygiene and
infection control; safety and emergency response; legal,
ethical aspects of care; therapeutic communication;
culturally congruent care; growth and development; care of
the older adult; basic nutrition; and, fluid & electrolyte
balance.
VN 110-C. Fundamentals Clinical
4.5 credits
This course introduces the learner to evidenced -based
practices through demonstration and return -demonstration
of nursing skills required for a safe and quality client -
centered care.
VN 120. Introduction to Pharmacology, Pediatrics,
and Medical/Surgical
9 credits
This course provides the learner the opportunity to
understand the basics of pharmacology and a basic
introduction to Pediatric Nursing. Areas of study also include
peri-operative care, as well as care of clients with
integumentary, musculoskeletal & gastrointestinal disorders.
VN 120-C. Introduction to Pharmacology,
Pediatrics, and Medical/Surgical Clinical
4 credits
This is an evidenced -based practice course where learners
provide client -centered care to address the medical/surgical
needs of adults and pediatric clients.
VN 130. Medical/Surgical 2
8 credits
This course covers the care of adult clients with medical -
surgical needs specifically those with endocrine,
cardiovascular, respiratory, hematologic, and immunologic
disorders. Professional behavior, leadership, supervision,
teamwork, and informatics are also incorporated in the
course.
VN 130-C. Medical/Surgical 2 Clinical
5 credits
This is an evidenced -based practice course where learners
apply the concepts of teamwork and collaboration in caring
for clients with medical/surgical and psychosocial needs.
VN 140. Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity
7 credits
This course is about caring for adults with medical -surgical
needs specifically those with respiratory, cardiovascular,
urinary, and reproductive disorders. Maternal and newborn
nursing concepts are also discussed.
VN 140-C Medical/Surgical 3 & Maternity Clinical
5 credits
This is an evidenced -based practice course where learners
provide client -centered care to adults with medical -surgical
needs. Care of women during pregnancy, labor and delivery,
and post-partum period as well as care of newborns are also
included.
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VN 150. Medical/Surgical4, Pediatrics, Leadership
& Mental Health
8.5 credits
This course gives the student the opportunity to apply the
concepts of nursing process, growth and development, client
education, and leadership & supervision in the clients with
complex needs across the life span. Neurologic, and sensory
disorders are also covered. Care of clients with mental health
needs is also discussed.
VN 150-C. Medical/Surgical4, Pediatrics,
Leadership & Mental Health Clinical
4 credits
This course is the practical application of care concepts for
clients with complex needs across the life span with
emphasis on nursing leadership and mental health needs of
clients.
VN 220. American Medical Corpsman and Medics
Transition to Vocational Nurse
3 credits
This course is designed as a dynamic review of the content
covered in the NCLEX-PN, the exam for the California
licensed vocational nurse. Through weekly review and
discussion students will master content including the human
lifespan development, health promotion and disease
prevention, foundations of mental health, management of
care, safety and patient basic care, pharmacology and IV
therapies, monitoring health problems, and physiological
health problems. Students will be given the opportunity to
learn the blueprint of the NCLEX-PN and test taking
strategies for success. A pretest and comprehensive exam
will test readiness for passage of the exam.
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Alfe, Michelle
DNP, California State University -Fullerton
MSN, California State University -San Marcos
Araghian, Atossa
MSN, California State University -Fullerton
Baker, Mary
MSN, California State University -San Marcos
Butler, Linda
MSN, California State University -Dominguez
Hills
Carr, Preston
EdD, Argosy University
MEd, Azusa Pacific University
BVE, California State University -Long Beach
Copp, Deborah
BS, Eastern Connecticut State University
Cotecson, Rockshelle
BSN, University of Cebu
De la Merced, Noel
BS, California State University -Long Beach
Delgado Lorenzo, Yecsenia
MA, California State University -Los Angeles
Earixson-Lamothe, Michelle
BSN, Stanbridge College
Elumalai, Calaiselvy
DNP, Touro University Nevada
MSN, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix
Faculty
Gargantiel, Raymund
MSN, California State University -Dominguez
Hills
BS, University of Southern California
Gerez, Jessica
MSN, California Baptist University
Gilmore, Machel
MSN, University of Phoenix
Gladstone, Diana
MSN, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix
Graham, Jimmica
BSN, University of Phoenix
Henry, Jayanthi
DNP, Touro University
MS, American Sentinel University
Houghton, Ashley
MSN, University of Phoenix
MHA, University of Phoenix
Howerton, Ricky
BSN, Pacific College
Isidro, Mary "Khristeen"
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, Grand Canyon University
Ketana, Mohamed
MBChB, Al-Mustansiriyah University
Lawrence, Olga
BSN, University of Phoenix
Elvina, Grace Mayerchik, Stacey
MSN, California State University —Los Angeles MSN-FNP, United States University
BSN, University of the Philippines Manila BSN, California State University —San Marcos
Fassoth, Jennifer
MSN/Ed, Western Governors University
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McKim, Elisol
BSN, Manila Doctors College
Moore, Teressa
BA, California State University -Long Beach
Murphy, Colin
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
MS, University of Texas
MA, University of Redlands
Murphy, Eileen
BSN, University of Phoenix
Nelson, Shauna
MSN, California Baptist University
Petrotta, Clare
MSN, Capella University
Ray,Sherry
EdD, Walden University
MSN, Grand Canyon University
Recto, Carmencita
BSN, St. Dominic Savio College
Sehdev,Chander
MSN, Grand Canyon University
BSN, University of Phoenix
Singh, Preetideep
MD, University of Delhi
Stewart, Tracy
DNP, American Sentinel University
MBA, University of Phoenix
Stremiz, Marcela
BBA, American Intercontinental University
Sujo, Jose
BSN, Western Governors University
White, Ethan
MBA, Bowling Green State University
Zehner, Carolyn
BSN, California State University -Fullerton
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Index
AcademicHonesty...........................................................................
32
Academics
AcademicFreedom.....................................................................
32
Academic Responsibility and Professional Ethics .......................
32
Changes in Programs or Student Guidelines ..............................
38
Evaluations
Instructor/Program Evaluations ............................................
48
Leave of Absence(LOA)........................ .................... I.-............
1.48
Required Study Time..................................................................
52
Admissions
Ability to Benefit Students............................................................
9
Acceptance to the College..........................................................
35
Provisional Acceptance...............................................................
12
Undergraduate Admission Requirements ... ........ I ......................
10
Approvals, Authorizations, and Accredltations..................................4
Attendance Policy............................................................................
35
BarFrom Attendance.................................................................
37
Distance Education Attendance Policy .......................................
35
Make -Up Standards....................................................................
49
Calendar
AcademicCalendar.......................................................................
5
HolidaySchedule..........................................................................
5
CampusLocations..............................................................................3
Cancellation of Classes or Programs ................................................
37
Catalog Rights
Accelerated Study.......................................................................
34
AppealProcess...........................................................................
46
Auditing Course/Term................................................................
37
CourseWithdrawal.....................................................................
40
Grade Appeal Process.................................................................46
GradeChanges............................................................................
46
Grading.......................................................................................
45
Independent Study.....................................................................
47
Pass/Fail Grading........................................................................
46
Civil Rights Policies and Procedures
Diversity Statement....................................................................
54
EqualOpportunity......................................................................
55
Notice of Student Rights.............................................................
56
Sexual Harassment.....................................................................
56
Codeof Conduct..............................................................................
38
Credit Granting
Clock Hour to Credit Hour Conversion ........................................
41
Sources of Credit
Challenge Examinations.........................................................42
Experiential Learning Credit...................................................42
TransferCredit .......................................................................41
Transfer of Credit to Other Schools.............................................38
Disciplinary Hearing Procedures
Academic Probation....................................................................33
Dismissal from the College..........................................................43
HearingRights.............................................................................42
Student Appeal Process...............................................................42
Suspension from the College.......................................................52
Drug -Free School Policy....................................................................55
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).............43
Graduation Requirements
Academic Honors........................................................................
33
History................................................................................................6
Institutional Learning Outcomes........................................................7
Mission...............................................................................................6
National and State Licensing and/or Certification Examinations
.....49
Others
Insurance.....................................................................................
56
Personnel
Administration...............................................................................1
Boardof Directors.........................................................................1
Problem Resolution and Grievance Procedures
Formal Resolution Process..........................................................49
Informal Resolution Process........................................................49
Reinstatement Policy........................................................................
50
StudentI.D. Cards.............................................................................
57
StudentRecords...............................................................................
52
Student Services
Career Services............................................................................58
Disability Services........................................................................58
Library and Resource Center.......................................................58
StudentHousing..........................................................................
59
Student Support Services
Advising and Guidance Services..................................................35
Computer Lab Regulations..........................................................
39
Tutoring and Study Groups.........................................................
52
Values.................................................................................................6
VisionStatement................................................................................6
Withdrawal from the College...........................................................53
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Any questions a student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by
the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd, Ste. 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
https://www.bppe.ca.gov/
(888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897
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Employment
EDD Development
Department
S aTe o California
DIREICTIVE
Date: November 10, 2021 Number: WSD21-03
ETPL POLICY AND PROCEDURES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CALIFORNIA
Workforce Development hoard
This policy provides guidance and establishes the procedures applicable to the training
providers and programs listed on the state and local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) under
the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This policy applies to Local Workforce
Development Boards (Local Boards), and is effective on the date of issuance.
This policy contains some state -imposed requirements. All state -imposed requirements are
indicated by bold, italic type.
This Directive finalizes Workforce Services Draft Directive ETPL Policy and Procedures (WSDD-
215), issued for comment on September 3, 2020. The Workforce Development Community
submitted 131 comments during the draft comment period. A summary of comments,
including all changes, is provided as Attachment 8.
This policy supersedes Workforce Services Directive WIOA Eligible Training Provider List - Policy
and Procedures (WSD15-07) dated November 10, 2015. Retain this Directive until further
notice.
REFERENCES
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) Sections 3, 116, 122,
123, 129, 134, and 404
• Title 20 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 677: Performance Accountability Under
Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Uniform Guidance), Sections
677.150 and 677.230
• Title 20 CFR Part 680: Adult and Dislocated Worker Activities Under Title I of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (DOL Exceptions), Sections 680,200,
680.210, 680.230, 680.300, 680.310, 680,320, 680.330, 680,340, 680.350, 680.410,
680.420, 680.430, 680,450, 680.460, 680.470, 680.480, 680.490, 680.500, 680.520, and
680.530
The EDD is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services
are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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o Title 20 CFR Part 681: Youth Activities Under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (DOL Exceptions), Sections 681.480 and 681.540
• Title 34 CFR Part 600: Definitions (Department of Education), Section 600.2
• Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 8-19, Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title i Training Provider Eligibility and State List of Eligible
Training Providers (ETPs) and Programs (January 2, 2020)
• TEGL 3-18, Eligible Training Provider (ETP) Reporting Guidance under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (August, 31, 2018)
• TEGL 19-16, Guidance on Services provided through the Adult and Dislocated Worker
Programs under the WiOA and the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Services, as
amended by title ill of WIOA, and for Implementation of the WIOA Final Rules (March 1,
2017)
• TEGL 13-16, Guidance on Registered Apprenticeship Provisions and Opportunities in the
WIOA (January 12, 2017)
• California Code of Regulations Division 7.5
• California Education Code Sections 94801.5, 94850.5, and 94874
• California Unemployment insurance Code (CUIC) Section 14005
• CUIC Section 14230
• Workforce Services Directive WSD22-08, ETPL Reciprocal Agreements (January 17, 2023)
• WSD22-01, Performance Guidance (July 18, 2022)
• WSD19-10, Recovery of WiOA Tuition and Training Refunds (February 20, 2020)
• WSD19-06, CaiJOBSActivity Codes (December 27, 2019)
• WSD17-01, Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Procedures (August 1, 2017)
• California's Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan
BACKGROUND
WIOA Section 122 requires states to establish and maintain a list of training providers who are
eligible to receive WIOA Title 1, subtitle B funds for training services. An America's Job Center of
Californiasm (AJCC) may issue an Individual Training Account (ITA) to a WIOA Title I, subtitle B
eligible individual (out of school youth age 16-24, adult or dislocated worker) to fund training
services.
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is the entity responsible for publishing,
disseminating, and maintaining the comprehensive California (CA) ETPL with performance and
cost information. In addition, the EDD is responsible for ensuring programs meet the eligibility
criteria and performance levels established in this Directive; removing programs that do not
meet the program criteria or performance levels established in this Directive; and taking
enforcement actions against providers that intentionally provide inaccurate information, or
that substantially violate the requirements of WIOA.
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Likewise, the Local Board is responsible for carrying out the procedures outlined in this
Directive; work with the state to ensure there are sufficient numbers and types of providers of
training services with expertise in assisting individuals with disabilities, and adults in need of
adult education and literacy activities; developing and maintaining a local ETPL; and ensuring
the dissemination of the CA and local ETPL through the AICCs, including in formats accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
In cooperation with stakeholders, the State has adopted the following principles when
developing the CA ETPL policies and procedures:
1. Simplicity — Avoid imposing burdens that inhibit the participation of quality training
providers.
2. Customer Focus —The policies and procedures support the collection and presentation
of easily accessible and reliable training program information for both individuals
seeking career and occupational training information, and career planners who assist
participants eligible for training services.
3. Informed Consumer Choice —The CA ETPL includes locally approved training programs
that lead to self -sustainable careers in the local/regional economy, as supported by
current labor market information identifying industry sectors and occupational clusters
that are high -growth, high -demand, projecting skills shortages, and/or vital to the
regional economy.
4. Training Delivery Flexibility — Policies and procedures that foster and support the
inclusion of various types of training delivery that expand opportunities for consumer
choice.
5. Quality— Ensure a comprehensive list of quality training programs that meet minimum
performance standards, and provide industry -valued skills in priority industry sectors.
Information must be accurate, transparent, accessible, and user-friendly.
6. Respect for Local Autonomy —The policy remains supportive of the autonomy WIOA
grants to the Local Boards.
In addition, this policy and Local Board policies should align with the three policy objectives
outlined in the California Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan:
1. Fostering demand -driven skills attainment — Workforce and education programs need
to align program content with the state's industry sector needs so as to provide
California's employers and businesses with the skilled workforce necessary to compete
in the global economy.
2. Enabling upward mobility for all Californians — Workforce and education programs
need to be accessible for all Californians, especially populations with barriers to
employment, and ensure that everyone has access to a marketable set of skills, and is
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able to access the level of education necessary to get a good job that ensures both long-
term economic self-sufficiency and economic security.
3. Aligning, coordinating, and integrating programs and services —Workforce and
education programs must economize limited resources to achieve scale and impact,
while also providing the right services to clients, based on each client's particular and
potentially unique needs, including any needs for skills -development.
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
This policy establishes the types of allowable training services, consumer choice, the
difference between the state and local ETPL, the requirement for Local Boards to establish a
ETPL policy, eligibility criteria and procedures for initial and continued eligibility for CA ETPL
training providers and programs, the federally mandated Eligible Training Provider
Performance Report (ETP Report), and the roles and responsibilities of the Local Boards and
the EDD in maintaining the integrity of the CA ETPL.
The following attachments to this Directive provide guidance and resources when
implementing the CA ETPL:
1. ETPL Policy and Procedures
Contains detailed information on initial and continued eligibility requirements, and the
roles and responsibilities of the Local Boards, and the EDD in maintaining the integrity
of the CA ETPL and the quality of the training programs offered on it.
2. ETPL Definitions
Includes definitions relevant to the ETPL Policy and Procedures.
3. ETPL Local Board Delegation and Cancelation Form
This form is utilized to delegate or cancel the delegation of a Local Board's ETPL
responsibilities to another Local Board. The delegation includes both state and local
ETPL functions. This form is required to be submitted annually.
4. CA ETP Assurances Form
This form must be completed by the provider to ensure they will provide the data
necessary to complete the annual ETP Report. This form must be submitted annually.
5. CA ETPL Training Provider and Program Determination Flowchart
Decision trees designed to assist Local ETPL Coordinators with determining initial and
continued eligibility for the various provider types and programs.
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6. Local ETPL Coordinator Contact Form
A form for Local Boards to designate the Local ETPL Coordinators and provide their
contact information.
7. Summary of Comments
A list of all comments received during the comment period, and responses to those
comments from the EDD.
8, Errata Chronology
A list of changes that were made to the Directive and its attachments.
The information contained in this Directive should be shared with Local ETPL Coordinators, and
all other staff involved in the administration of the ETPL.
If you have any questions, contact the State ETPL Coordinator at wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov.
/s/JAVIER ROMERO, Deputy Director
Workforce Services Branch
Attachments:
1. ETPL Policy and Procedures (DOCX)
2. ETPL Definitions (DOCX)
3. ETPL Local Board Delegation and Cancelation Form (DOCX)
4. CA ETP Assurances Form (DOCX)
5. CA ETPL Training Provider and Program Determination Flowchart (PDF)
6. Local ETPL Coordinator Contact Form (DOCX)
7. Summary of Comments (DOCX)
8. Errata Chronology (DOCX)
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ETPL POLICY AND PROCEDURES ATTACHMENT 1
ETPL Policy and Procedures
Contents
A.
Introduction.........................................................................................................................
2
B.
Allowable Types of Training Services...................................................................................
2
C.
State and Local ETPLs...........................................................................................................
2
D.
Local Board Policy................................................................................................................3
E.
Consumer Choice.................................................................................................................
6
F.
CA ETPL Application Process................................................................................................
6
ETPL Application Process by Provider Category.....................................................................
7
G.
CA ETPL Initial Eligibility.......................................................................................................
8
Training Provider Initial Eligibility Criteria..............................................................................
8
Training Program Initial Eligibility Criteria............................................................................
11
H.
CA ETPL Continued Eligibility Criteria................................................................................
13
Training Provider Continued Eligibility Criteria .......................... :.........................................
13
Training Program Continued Eligibility Criteria....................................................................
13
I.
Approval and Denial of Training Provider/Program..........................................................
15
Approval of Training Provider/Program...............................................................................
15
Denial of a Training Provider/Program.................................................................................
15
J.
Delisting Training Providers/Programs..............................................................................
16
K.
Placing Delisted Training Providers/Programs Back on the ETPL......................................
18
L.
Appeals...............................................................................................................................18
Appealsto EDD.....................................................................................................................
19
M.
Maintenance of the CA ETPL..........................................................................................
20
N. ETP Report ......................................................
O. Technical Assistance and Resources ..............
Training Providers .............................................
Local ETPL Coordinators ....................................
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A. Introduction
This policy establishes the types of allowable training services, consumer choice, the difference
between the state and local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL), the requirement for Local
Workforce Development Boards (Local Boards) to establish an ETPL policy, eligibility criteria and
procedures for initial and continued eligibility for Eligible Training Providers (ETP) and
programs, the federally mandated Eligible Training Provider Performance Report (ETP Report),
and the roles and responsibilities of the Local Boards and the Employment Development
Department (EDD) in maintaining the integrity of the state ETPL.
This document contains detailed information on initial and continued eligibility requirements,
and the roles and responsibilities of the Local Boards, and the EDD in maintaining the integrity
of the state ETPL and the quality of the training programs offered on it.
B. Allowable Types of Training Services
The following are the allowable types of training for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIOA) Title I program:
a. Occupational skills training, including nontraditional employment.
b. On -the -Job Training (OJT).
c. Incumbent Worker Training (IWT).
d. Programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, which may include
cooperative education programs.
e. Training programs operated by the private sector.
f. Skill upgrading and retraining.
g. Entrepreneurial training.
h. Job readiness training provided in combination with the training services described in (a)
through (g) above.
i. Adult education and literacy activities, including activities of English language acquisition
and integrated education and training programs, provided concurrently or in
combination with services provided with the training services described in (a) through
(g) above.
J. Customized training conducted with a commitment by an employer, or group of
employers, to employ an individual upon successful completion of the training.
While all of the above are allowable training services under WIOA, service types b, c, and j are
not required to be on the ETPL.
C. State and Local ETPLs
Local Boards and the EDD are responsible for working together to identify ETPs for the state
ETPL. The state ETPL creates a pool of ETPs that Local Boards can utilize to establish their local
ETPL. In California, the state ETPL is called the California (CA) ETPL.
Each Local Board must maintain a local list of training providers and programs. Local Boards
may add additional local requirements for providers and/or programs (except for
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apprenticeship programs) to be eligible on the local ETPL. Local Boards must include all CA ETPL
approved apprenticeship programs on their local ETPL. Adding additional local requirements
may result in providers that are on the CA ETPL, but may not be eligible for inclusion on the
local ETPL. While additional requirements may be added for the local ETPL, Local Boards may
only include training providers on their list that are approved for the CA ETPL.
If the Local Board is reviewing provider and/or program applications for inclusion on the ETPL,
the Local Board must conduct the state eligibility review first, and then determine eligibility for
inclusion on their local ETPL. When conducting the state eligibility review, the Local Board must
do so using only the state's requirements, and not the Local Board's additional requirements.
Local Boards that do not add additional requirements must include all of the
providers/programs on the CA ETPL on their local ETPL, whereas Local Boards with additional
requirements may have a subset of the state list as depicted in the diagram below:
Note — Providers on the local ETPL must be on the CA ETPL.
Note —Additional functionality is being added to the CaIJOBSsM system to enable Local Boards
to identify the training providers and programs approved for their local ETPL.
D. Local Board Policy
Each Local Board must develop local policies that provide sufficient consumer protection and
oversight of training providers. These policies must meet the minimum requirements of the
procedures outlined in this Directive, and may include additional requirements as deemed
appropriate by the Local Board. Such policies must include, but are not limited to, processes
that achieve the following:
• Ensure participants can avail themselves of, and are made aware of,
grievance/complaint procedures. Please reference Workforce Services Directive WIOA
Grievance and Complaint Resolution Procedures (WSD18-05) for guidance.
• Recover WIOA training funds. Please reference Recovery of WIOA Tuition and Training
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Refunds (WSD19-10) for guidance on recovering training funds.
Outline any additional eligibility requirements providers and/or programs (except
apprenticeship programs) must meet to be listed on the local ETPL.
o These requirements must support the creation of a list that ensures provider
performance, job -driven training, informed consumer choice, continuous
improvement, and cost-effective investment of public funds.
o Requirements may include, but are not limited to:
■ Additional performance requirements.
■ Program location.
■ Accreditation requirements.
■ Cost.
• Include the timeline for initial and continued eligibility review for inclusion on the local
ETPL.
o Continued eligibility review for the CA ETPL must be completed annually, and
review for the local ETPL must be completed at least once every two years.
o Within the federally required timeline in the previous bullet, Local Boards have
discretion on when they conduct initial and continued eligibility for inclusion on
the local ETPL. The following are just a few examples of options for local review:
■ Review entire local ETPL every two years.
Review each provider/program annually.
Review on the anniversary of when the provider/program established
continued eligibility on the local ETPL.
• Process for delisting training provider/programs from the local ETPL.
• Provide comparable training opportunities if the training provider goes out of business.
If the training provider is a Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) approved
provider, the policy should include the requirement to coordinate with BPPE's Office of
Student Assistant Relief.
• Ensure training programs lead to at least one of the following: 1) credentials and/or
certificates valued by employers, or 2) training -related employment as a result of
gaining measurable technical skills for a specific occupation. This requirement ensures
that training programs lead to high -quality jobs, as described in the California Unified
Strategic Workforce Development Plan. Job quality serves the workforce development
system and broader public sector by protecting investments in training. Please see ETPL
Definitions (Attachment 2) for a definition of a postsecondary credential, as well as a
definition of a training program that leads to employment.
o Please note, a program on the ETPL that only leads to employment will
negatively affect a Local Board's Credential Attainment rate, since all individuals
in an education or training program are included in the measure. Please refer to
Ca1JOBSActivity Codes (WSD19-06) Attachment 3 for a list of activity codes that
place individuals into the Credential Attainment performance measure.
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Verify and document participant attendance at regular intervals throughout the length
of the training program. Per WSD19-10, the Local Board should check with the training
provider to ensure clients are still in the training program each month. If not able to
check monthly, the Local Board must check at least quarterly.
Require providers to maintain sufficient records and to make these records available
for monitoring or audit by either the Local Board and/or the state.
• Ensure there are no conflicts of interest between the Local Board and the provider,
which includes, but is not limited to the following:
o A prohibition on the payment of referral fees by training providers to Local
Board staff, including America's Job Center of CaliforniaSm (AJCC) operator staff.
o Decisions made by the Local Board regarding ETPs and their programs is in
compliance with WIOA Section 107(h).
• Outline the requirement of the Local Board to keep all training provider and program
eligibility documents (either physical or electronic), and the process to provide them to
the EDD within five business days, if requested.
• Explain the Local ETPL Coordinator's responsibilities, which, at minimum, must include
the following:
o Requirement to provide technical assistance to all training providers with
programs located within the Local Workforce Development Area (Local Area)
seeking to be listed on the CA ETPL
o Requirement for reviewing and approving or denying providers and programs
for initial eligibility in a timely manner:
■ The review must include eligibility for the CA ETPL that meets
requirements outlined in this Directive.
■ The review must include eligibility for the local ETPL that meets
requirements outlined in the Local Board's local ETPL policy.
o Requirement for reviewing and approving or denying providers and programs
for continued eligibility in a timely manner:
■ The review must include eligibility for the CA ETPL that meets
requirements outlined in this Directive.
■ The review must include eligibility for the local ETPL that meets
requirements outlined in the Local Board's local ETPL policy.
o Method and timeline for notifying providers if they or their program(s) are
removed from the CA and/or local ETPL.
• Describe the appeal process that meets the requirements outlined in this Directive.
In addition, Local Board policies shall include the following for training providers who are
deemed exempt per California Education Code (CEC) Section 94874, and are not regionally
accredited by an accrediting institution:
• Verification of the instructor's credentials or experience.
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• Ensure the financial stability of the training provider.
• Annual inspection of the schools or training programs.
• Ensure actual instruction is taking place.
• Ensure instructional equipment and instruction meet current industry standards.
Local Boards may delegate their responsibility of the ETPL to another Local Board to act on
their behalf in making nominations for training providers and programs to be listed on the
CA ETPL, and the creation of their local ETPL. To delegate, or cancel an existing delegation,
please complete and submit the ETPL Local Board Delegation and Cancelation Form
(Attachment 3). Any Local Boards that delegate their ETPL responsibilities to another Local
Board must complete this form annually between July 11t and July 30th. Due to the signature
requirement (physical or electronic signature), this form should be emailed as an
attachment.
E. Consumer Choice
Training services must be provided in a manner that maximizes informed consumer choice in
selecting an eligible provider and program. Each Local Board must make the local ETPL available
to customers. Additionally, the Local Board must make available information identifying ETPs
for OJT, customized training, and IWT.
After consultation with a career planner, an individual who has been determined eligible for
training services may select an ETP from the Local Board's local ETPL. Unless the program has
exhausted training funds for the program year, the Local Board must refer the individual to the
selected provider, and establish an Individual Training Account (ITA) for the individual to pay for
training. A referral may be carried out by providing a voucher or certificate to the individual to
obtain training. The cost of the referral of an individual with an ITA to a training provider is paid
by the applicable Adult, Dislocated Worker, or Youth program.
F. CA ETPL Application Process
For a provider to be listed on the CA ETPL, the provider must have its information entered into
the CaIJOBS ETPL module. It is the Local ETPL Coordinator's role to provide assistance and
guidance to training providers who register in CaIJOBS. Once all necessary information is
entered, the Local ETPL Coordinator must review and nominate the training provider and/or
program to the State ETPL Coordinator for inclusion on the CA ETPL ensuring all information
provided is complete, accurate, and current, and is in alignment with this Directive.
The EDD will review applications for the CA ETPL within 30 days of receipt from the Local
Board.
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Once the provider and/or program is approved and included on the CA ETPL, the Local Board
must review, and approve or deny the training provider for inclusion on their local ETPL
ensuring all information is in alignment with their Local Board policy.
ETPL Application Process by Provider Category
In -State Training Provider
All training providers that have a training site(s) in CA and wish to be listed on the CA
ETPL are required to be registered in CaIJOBS. The training provider shall provide all the
training provider information required in the CalJOBS ETPL module. The training
provider must upload a signed CA ETPAssurances Form (Attachment 4) to the
documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS.
If the in -state training provider is a Department of Labor (DOL) Registered
Apprenticeship or California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), Division of
Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) approved apprenticeship, please see the Training
Provider Initial Eligibility section below.
Local Boards must review and nominate a provider headquartered in their Local Area
for the CA ETPL if the provider meets state eligibility requirements. If a provider has
multiple locations, the Local Board(s) in the area of the provider locations must
nominate the program(s) to the State ETPL Coordinator.
2. Distance Education Training Providers
All Distance Education training providers that wish to be listed on the CA ETPL are
required to be registered in CaIJOBS. The training provider shall provide all the training
provider information required in the CaIJOBS ETPL module. The training provider must
upload a signed CA ETPAssurances Form (Attachment 4) to the documents section of
the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS. The State ETPL Coordinator will determine if a Distance
Education training provider is eligible to be on the CA ETPL using the eligibility criteria
in this Directive. If a Local ETPL Coordinator is contacted by a Distance Education
training provider, the provider should be referred to wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov for
assistance.
3. Out -of -State Training Providers
All training providers, other than Distance Education training providers, that have
training sites located only outside of CA cannot be listed on the CA ETPL. Local Boards
cannot utilize an ITA with out-of-state training providers unless leveraging an approved
ETPL reciprocal agreement. Please see ETPL Reciprocal Agreements (WSD22-08) for
more information on the use of approved agreements.
Please reference the CaIJOBS ETPL Module Guide Card (located on the Staff Online Resources
page in CaIJOBS) for detailed information on the CaIJOBS process for registering new training
providers.
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G. CA ETPL Initial Eligibility
Training Provider Initial Eligibility Criteria
Initial eligibility applies to providers previously not listed on the CA ETPL under the WIOA or the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). The initial eligibility period is one year (365 days). The
Local ETPL Coordinator is responsible for reviewing the training provider's initial eligibility prior
to nominating for inclusion on the CA ETPL.
The following institution types are eligible for inclusion on the CA ETPL:
1. Adult education secondary schools, as long as the activities are provided in combination
with occupational skills training.
2. Pre -apprenticeship and apprenticeship providers.
3. Private postsecondary institutions.
4. Public postsecondary institutions.
The initial eligibility process for each for the training provider types listed above is based on the
following:
1. Adult Education Secondary Schools
Training providers must be an eligible provider of adult education and literacy activities
under Title II of WIOA. Adult education and/or literacy activities must be offered
concurrently, or in combination with, occupational skills training. A list of Title II
providers can be found on the California Department of Education (CDE) website.
2. Pre -apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Providers
a. Pre -apprenticeship Provider
Training providers must have a letter of commitment from a DOL registered or
DIR DAS approved apprenticeship program. To be listed on the CA ETPL, the
pre -apprenticeship program must award an industry -recognized credential or
certificate. The state will not enter information on pre -apprenticeship training
programs; this information will be entered by Local Boards, if necessary.
Pre -apprenticeship programs are considered Individualized Career Services
under WIOA, and thus are not required to be on the ETPL. Pre -apprenticeship
programs that do not result in an industry -recognized credential or certificate
cannot be listed on the ETPL; however, those pre -apprenticeship programs that
do provide an industry -recognized certificate or credential can be listed on the
ETPL and used in conjunction with an ITA. The California Workforce
Development Board (State Board) and each Local Board must ensure that
federal WIOA funds awarded for pre -apprenticeship training in the building and
construction trades fund programs and services that follow the Multi -Craft Core
Curriculum (MC3) implemented by the CDE and that develop a plan to help
increase the representation of women in those trades. WIOA prohibits Title I
funds from being used for "construction, purchase of facilities or buildings, or
other capital expenditures for improvements to land or buildings except with
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prior approval."
b. DOL Registered Apprenticeships and DIR DAS Approved Apprenticeships
DOL registered apprenticeships and DIR DAS approved apprenticeships are
automatically eligible to be listed on the CA ETPL and do not have any eligibility
requirements. The state will reach out to new apprenticeship programs to
inform them of the opportunity to join the CA ETPL. If the provider opts into the
ETPL, the apprenticeship program will be placed on the ETPL by the state.
The State Board and Local Boards shall, to the maximum extent feasible,
coordinate their pre -apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs with
one or more DIR DAS approved apprenticeship for the occupation and
geographic area.
3. Private Postsecondary Institutions (for -profit or non-profit)
Training providers be must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools
(ACS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); the WASC Senior College
and University Commission (WSCUC); have current BPPE Approval to Operate; current
Verification of Exemption by BPPE; or are deemed exempt per California Education
Code (CEC) Section 94874.
Note that providers who are deemed exempt are not required to have a Verification
of Exemption. However, if EDO is unable to determine the specific exemption that the
provider falls under, then EDD reserves the right to request that the provider obtain a
Verification of Exemption from the BPPE.
Providers that fall under exemptions (a), (d), (f), or (h) of CEC Section 94874 are not
eligible for the ETPL.
A Distance Education provider without a physical presence in California that offers
postsecondary distance education to California students for a fee must be registered
with the BPPE. Private Distance Education higher education institutions that are
degree granting, non-profit, and accredited are not required to register with BPPE,
but must be accredited by the ACS WASC, the WSCUC, or an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. For more information on the BPPE Out -of -State
Institution registration, please see the BPPE Out -of -State Institution Registration
webpage.
For a directory of accredited schools, please visit ACS WASC and WSCUC.
For more information regarding BPPE Approval to Operate, or current Verification of
Exemption, please visit the BPPE website. If the training provider has a BPPE Approval
to Operate, Verification of Exemption, or Out -of -State Institution Registration, the
document must be uploaded to the documents section of the Provider Profile in
CaIJOBS.
4. Public Postsecondary Institutions
a. Public Postsecondary Community Colleges
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Training providers must be accredited by the WASC Accrediting Commission
for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The following website can be
utilized to search for the WASCACCJC accredited colleges: WASC ACJCC.
For public postsecondary community colleges not WASC AMC accredited, but
are currently in the initial accreditation process, the Local Board can nominate
the training provider, and the State Board and the EDD will determine
whether the community college meets the training provider initial eligibility
criteria.
b. CA State University (CSU) and University of CA (UC)
Training providers must be accredited by the WSCUC. The following website
can be utilized to search for WSCUC accredited colleges: WSCUC.
In addition to the above requirements, all training providers (with the exception of
apprenticeship programs) must meet the following:
• All training providers are subject to the Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
requirements found in Section 188 of WIOA. All Local Boards must ensure a training
provider is in compliance prior to nominating the training provider to be on the CA
ETPL. Equal Opportunity and Non -Discrimination procedures should be posted at the
AJCC and approved training providers' facilities, and provided to each participant upon
enrollment in a CA ETPL training program. It is critical for Local Boards to utilize EDD-
provided monitoring tools to evaluate the providers, and to upload appropriate
documents to the Documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS. It is also
important to note that all site locations for a provider must be in compliance with
WIOA Section 188. For more information, refer to Nondiscrimination and Equal
Opportunity Procedures (WSD17-01).
Provide information supporting the provider's partnership with business. This may
include information about the quality and quantity of employer partnerships.
• Enter program(s) of training services into CaIJOBS. The training provider should only
enter the program(s) desired to be on the CA ETPL. If the program is offered with
multiple modes of delivery, curriculum, or course lengths, the program must be
entered separately for each variation. Please reference ETPL Definitions (Attachment 2)
for the definition of a Training Program.
• A signed copy of the CA ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4) is uploaded to the
Documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS. This form must be uploaded
annually, prior to the provider being reviewed for eligibility.
Once the training provider completes the CA ETPL application on CaIJOBS, the Local ETPL
Coordinator is responsible for reviewing the provider's information and either denying their
inclusion on the CA ETPL, or nominating them for review by the State ETPL Coordinator
through the CaIJOBS approval process. The Local ETPL Coordinator must review and nominate,
or deny a training provider profile within 30 days of the completed application date.
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The Local Board that contains the headquarters of the provider is responsible for nominating
the provider profile. Please reference the Approval or Denial of Training Provider/Program
section of this attachment for additional information.
Training Program Initial Eligibility Criteria
Initial eligibility applies to a program previously not listed on the CA ETPL under the WIOA or
the WIA. The initial eligibility period is one year (365 days). After a training provider meets the
training provider initial eligibility criteria listed above, been nominated by the Local Board, and
approved by the State ETPL Coordinator, each individual training program must meet the
following requirements to be listed on the CA ETPL:
• The training program must be for occupations in in -demand industry sectors identified
by the state, region, or Local Board. In -demand or priority industry sector information
must be verified with the State Board and/or Local Board.
• The training program provides training services that lead to an industry -recognized
credential, national or state certificate, or degree, including all industry appropriate
competencies, licensing and/or certification requirements, or employment in a specific
occupation after receiving measurable technical skills. Please note the training program
does not have to issue the credential, but the training program should prepare the
individual to obtain the credential. For example, a Class A Truck Driving program does
not issue the Class A driver's license, but it should prepare the individual to pass the
state -issued exam to obtain the license. For more information on if a training leads to
an industry -recognized credential, please see DOL's Credential Attainment Decision
Tree.
• The cost in the Cost Details tab in the program wizard should match the cost of a
member of the general public enrolling in the program without assistance from WIOA.
This information should be available in the provider's brochure or website. If the Local
Board works out a different cost with the provider, then the cost information in the
training activity code will need to be updated to reflect the different cost.
The mode of instruction, and class schedule(s) are consistent with the provider's
advertised brochure/website. If a program is offered with multiple modes of instruction
(e.g., online and in -person) or durations, the program needs to be entered separately
for each variation.
• For providers with a BPPE Approval to Operate, the training program and its location
are BPPE approved'.
• For WASC accredited training providers where the program's instruction and/or
curriculum development is entirely sub -contracted to another entity or third party
vendor, the training provider directly receiving tuition and related instruction fees
' For providers with a BPPE Approval to Operate, not all BPPE training programs are
automatically eligible to be listed on the CA ETPL.
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(e.g., ITA) must meet the requirements outlined in this directive, and register in
CaIJOBS as a provider. See ETPL Definitions (Attachment 2) for the definition of third -
party subcontracting and what is considered allowable.
• Program must provide and meet the following performance metrics based on
aggregate data for all students in the program to ensure the program supports the
ability for the individual to obtain an industry -recognized postsecondary credential,
and/or employment upon completion of the program. The provider must provide
performance data for the prior complete program year (July 1—June 30).
o Public Postsecondary Community Colleges, CSUs, UCs, and Adult Education
Secondary Schools.are required to provide performance information for
consideration of placement on the CA ETPL, but due to heavy state oversight,
investment, and the inability to capture true program outcome data, these
institution types are not required to meet a specific performance threshold to
be listed on the CA ETPL. The following performance data must be provided and
listed in CaIJOBS:
■ Of individuals that exited the program, the percentage who successfully
completed the training program (did not withdraw or transfer out of the
program).
■ Of individuals that successfully completed the training program, the
percentage who are employed within six months of graduating from the
training program. For occupations for which the state requires passing
an examination, the six month period begins after the announcement of
the examination results for the first examination available after a
student completes the program.
o Private Postsecondary Institutions are required to meet and provide the
following performance data in CaIJOBS:
■ Of individuals who exited the program, 50% successfully completed the
training program (did not withdraw or transfer out of the program).
■ Of individuals who successfully completed the training program, 50% are
employed within six months of graduating from the training program.
For occupations for which the state requires passing an examination, the
six month period begins after the announcement of the examination
results for the first examination available after a student completes the
program.
Please note —Apprenticeship programs are not subject to program initial eligibility criteria.
Once the training provider enters the program into CaIJOBS, the Local ETPL Coordinator is
responsible for reviewing the program information and either denying their inclusion on the CA
ETPL, or nominating them for review by the State ETPL Coordinator through the CalJOBS
approval process. The Local ETPL Coordinator must review and nominate, or deny a training
program within 30 days of the completed application date.
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The Local Board where the program is located is responsible for nominating the program.
Please reference the Approval or Denial of Training Provider/Program section of this
attachment for additional information.
For more information regarding the training provider and program initial eligibility process,
please refer to the CA ETPL Training Provider and Program Determination Flowchart
(Attachment 5).
H. CA ETPL Continued Eligibility Criteria
Training Provider Continued Eligibility Criteria
Continued eligibility applies to all training providers listed on the CA ETPL at any time under
the WIOA or WIA, and whose initial eligibility has expired. A training provider's initial and
continued eligibility is valid for 365 days after the provider is approved for the ETPL. Since
providers can be reviewed year-round, all active training providers on the CA ETPL will be
evaluated annually by the EDD no earlier than 60 days, and no later than 30 days prior to the
provider's eligibility expiration date to ensure they continue to meet eligibility to be retained
on the CA ETPL. To determine continued eligibility, the EDD must verify that the training
provider continues to meet the requirements outlined in the Training Provider Initial Eligibility
Criteria section of this Directive. DOL registered apprenticeships and DIR DAS approved
apprenticeships do not have any continued eligibility requirements and will remain on the
ETPL. It is recommended that apprenticeships update their program information annually.
In addition, providers on the CA ETPL for two full program years (July 1— June 30) must have
at least one Title 1, subtitle B enrollment during the previous two program years. if removed
due to enrollment requirements, a provider must wait six (6) months from removal to submit
their ETPL application for reinstatement and will not be held to the enrollment requirement
when determining continued eligibility for placement back onto the list.
Training Program Continued Eligibility Criteria
Continued eligibility applies to all training programs listed on the CA ETPL at any time under
the WIOA or WIA and whose initial eligibility has expired. A training program's initial and
continued eligibility is valid for 365 days after the program is approved for the ETPL. Since
programs can be reviewed year-round, all active training programs on the CA ETPL will be
evaluated annually by the Local Board no earlier than 60 days, and no later than 30 days
prior to the program's eligibility expiration date to ensure they continue to meet eligibility to
be retained on the CA ETPL.
Training providers must reapply for WIOA program certification using CaIJOBS. All applications
for continued eligibility of training programs will be evaluated as they are received, by the
Local Board and EDD, to ensure they continue to meet eligibility to be retained on the CA ETPL.
The Local Board where the program is located is responsible for evaluating the program.
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After a training provider has met the training provider continued eligibility criteria listed
above, each individual training program must meet the following requirements to retain their
listing on the CA ETPL:
• Training program information is reviewed and updated in CaIJOBS.
Training program meets all requirements outlined above in the Training Program Initial
Eligibility Criteria section of this attachment.
CA ETPL training programs must meet performance metrics to retain their eligibility on
the ETPL. The EDD will negotiate with DOL to establish yearly performance goals based
on the WIOA primary indicators of performance. For continued eligibility, CA ETPL
training programs (with the exception of apprenticeship programs, Adult Education
programs, Community Colleges, UCs and CSUs) must meet or exceed the performance
metrics required in initial eligibility, as well as the negotiated state -level Title I Adult
performance goals. The EDD will publish the state -level negotiated performance goals
in a Workforce Services Information Notice located on the EDD website. The continued
eligibility performance calculations for each program is based on WIOA participant
performance, and is verified using the federal ETP Report published annually by the
state. Providers are required to collect and submit aggregate performance data for all
students to EDD. The following outlines the performance metrics for continued
eligibility:
o The program must meet the following performance metric for all students for
the most recent complete program year (July 1—June 30):
■ Of individuals who exited the program, 50%successfully completed (did
not withdraw or transfer) the program.
o The program must meet the following performance metrics for WIOA
participants for the most recent complete program year (July 1—June 30)2:
■ Employment Rate 2nd Quarter after Exit meets the state's negotiated
goal for the Title I Adult program.
■ Employment Rate 4th Quarter after Exit meets the state's negotiated
goal for the Title I Adult program.
■ Median Earnings meet the state's negotiated goal for the Title I Adult
program.
■ Credential Attainment meets the state's negotiated goal for the Title I
Adult program (if applicable).
• Measurable Skill Gains meets the state's negotiated goal for the Title I
Adult program.
2 With the exception of completers, providers will be held accountable for the performance
measures in which two complete years of data is available for their program(s) on the ETP
Report.
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Please see CaIJOBS ETPL Module Guide Card (located on the Staff Online Resources page in
CaIJOBS) for instructions on how providers reapply for WIOA program certification in CaIJOBS.
For detailed information regarding the definitions and calculations of the WIOA primary
indicators of performance, please see Performance Guidance (WSD22-01).
Please refer to the CA ETPL Training Provider and Program Determination Flowchart
(Attachment 5) to determine if a training provider and its program(s) meet the continued
eligibility criteria to remain on the CA ETPL.
I. Approval and Denial of Training Provider/Program
Approval of Training Provider/Program
After reviewing to ensure the provider/program meets the eligibility criteria above, the Local
Board can nominate the training provider/program to the state for review. If nominating the
provider to the State ETPL Coordinator, the signed CA ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4)
must be uploaded to the documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS.
The State ETPL Coordinator will review providers within 30 days of their nomination by the
Local Board. The EDD will. review the provider/program's information to ensure it meets all
initial or continued eligibility requirements outlined in this Directive. If eligible, the State ETPL
Coordinator will approve the provider/program for the CA ETPL, and notify the Local ETPL
Coordinator.
If the Local Board has additional local ETPL eligibility requirements, the Local ETPL
Coordinator must review all CA ETPL approved distance education programs, as well as all in-
state CA ETPL approved programs located in the Regional Planning Unit for inclusion on their
local ETPL.
If the Local Board does not have additional local ETPL eligibility requirements, all approved CA
ETPL programs must be included on the Local Board's local ETPL.
Denial of a Training Provider/Program
After review, if a Local Board determines the training provider/program does not meet the
requirements to be listed on the CA ETPL, the Local Board must inform the training provider in
writing with the reason(s) for the denial, and provide information on the Local Board appeal
process within 30 days of receipt of the application. A copy of the written notification provided
to the provider must be uploaded to the documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS
within 10 business days of issuance.
If the Local Board nominates a provider/program to the state for review, but upon review, the
State ETPL Coordinator denies the training provider/program listing on the CA ETPL, the EDD
must inform the Local Board of the denial and the reason(s) for the denial within 30 days of
receipt of the nomination. The Local Board must in turn inform the training provider in writing
with the reason(s) for the denial, and information on the Local Board appeal process within 30
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days of receipt of the EDD's decision. A copy of the written notification provided to the provider
must be uploaded to the document section of the Provider Profile in CalJOBS within 10 business
days of issuance.
If the training provider is able to rectify the issue that caused the denial, the Local Board can
review the information and resubmit to the State ETPL Coordinator for review. For example, if a
provider is denied solely because the CA ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4) was not
uploaded to CaUOBS, the State ETPL Coordinator would notify the Local Board, which would
notify the provider. The Local Board can then nominate the provider again once the form is
uploaded to CaIJOBS.
The training provider's request to be on the CA ETPL must be denied if the training provider
fails to provide complete information, intentionally provides inaccurate information, or has
substantially violated any WIOA requirement(s). If the EDD, in consultation with the nominating
Local Board, determines a training provider intentionally supplied inaccurate information or
violated any WIOA requirement(s), the EDD or the Local Board shall deny the training provider's
application for the CA ETPL, and the training provider is not allowed to be reconsidered for
inclusion on the CA ETPL for at least two years.
If approved for inclusion on the CA ETPL, but the Local ETPL Coordinator determines the
training provider/program does not meet their local ETPL requirements, the Local Board must
inform the training provider in writing with the reason(s) for the denial, and information on the
Local Board appeal process within 30 days of receipt of the application. A copy of the written
notification provided to the provider must be uploaded to the documents section of the
Provider Profile in CaIJOBS within 10 business days of issuance.
J. Del isting Training Providers/Programs
To ensure the integrity of the CA ETPL, the Local Board or the EDD will remove a training
provider or program from the CA ETPL at any time for the items below:
1. The training provider will be immediately removed from the CA ETPL for any of the
following reasons until such time as they meet continued eligibility. A provider who has
been removed from the list for any of the following reasons is liable to repay all Adult
and Dislocated Worker training funds received during the period of noncompliance:
a. The training provider has lost its accreditation or its approval to operate from
its regulating agency.
b. A private postsecondary training provider no longer meets the exempt criteria
per CEC Section 94874, or the provider's Verification of Exemption by BPPE (if
required by the EDD) expired or is revoked, and the provider does not have a
new Verification of Exemption, or BPPE Approval to Operate.
c. The nonprofit Community Based Organization no longer qualifies under Section
501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code.
d. The apprenticeship program is no longer registered with the DOL under the
National Apprenticeship Act, or is no longer approved by DIR DAS. The State
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ETPL Coordinator is responsible for removing apprenticeship programs.
e. The pre -apprenticeship program no longer has a Letter of Commitment from a
DOL registered or DIR DAS approved apprenticeship program, or no longer leads
to an industry -recognized postsecondary credential.
f. It is determined the provider sub -contracted instruction of the program to
another entity without approval from WASC or BPPE. See ETPL Definitions
(Attachment 2) for the definition of third -party subcontracting.
g. The provider is not in compliance with WIOA Section 188.
2. A training provider will be immediately removed from the CA ETPL for a period of no
less than two years for any of the reasons listed in this section. A provider who has
been removed from the list for any of the following reasons is liable to repay all Adult
and Dislocated Worker training funds received during the period of noncompliance:
a. The state identifies the Local Board and training provider are participating in
pay -to -play activities (commonly known as kickbacks) that include, but are not
limited to: the Local Board received monetary or gift exchanges for (or in the
hope for) referrals to a specific training provider, and/or exchanges of money or
gifts to have the training provider listed on ETPL. As part of the annual on -site
monitoring of Local Boards, if it is determined the Local Board is engaging in
pay -to -play activities, a corrective action is required, and failure to take timely
action to be in compliance may result in decertification of the Local Board
involved.
b. It is determined the training provider falsely reported information.
c. The training provider substantially violated a provision of Title I of WIOA, or its
implementing regulations.
d. The training provider's top level leadership (e.g., owner, CEO, Director, etc.) is
convicted of violating any federal or state law associated to the operation of the
institution.
3. The EDD, in coordination with the Local Board, can remove a provider for any of the
following reasons. Reactivation to the list is at the discretion of the State ETPL
Coordinator and the Local Board:
a. It is determined the provider is not serving or providing value to WIOA
participants, and is listed on the CA ETPL solely for other purposes, such as the
utilization of Workers' Compensation Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit
vouchers.
b. The provider has not served at least one Title I, subtitle B enrollment during the
previous two program years. See "Training Provider Continued Eligibility
Criteria" for requirements to be reinstated to the ETPL.
c. The provider's CaIJOBS profile and/or program information is inaccurate or
incomplete.
d. The training provider has not demonstrated a good faith effort in providing the
ETP Report data to the EDD.
e. The provider no longer wishes to be listed on the CA ETPL.
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4. In an effort to safeguard WIOA funds, the training provider will be suspended from
the CA ETPL if the training provider is under any federal, state, or local investigation.
During the period of suspension, no new enrollments may occur, but the training
provider can continue to serve existing WIOA funded enrollments. Once the
investigation is complete, a review of the findings by the state will determine if the
provider can be reinstated to the CA ETPL.
If a training provider/program is removed from the CA ETPL, the EDD must inform the Local
Board of the denial and the reason(s) for the delisting within 30 days of the removal. The Local
Board must in turn inform the training provider in writing with the reason(s) for the delisting,
and provide information on the Local Board appeal process within 30 days of receipt of the
EDD's decision. A copy of the written notification provided to the provider must be uploaded
to the document section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS within 10 business days of issuance.
All training provider/programs removed from the CA ETPL must be removed from the local
ETPL immediately upon notification from the EDD, as any new enrollments into a training
program not eligible to be on the CA ETPL will result in disallowed costs.
It is the responsibility of the EDD and the Local Board to work together to ensure any
participants currently enrolled in a training program removed under items 1 and 2 experience
minimal disruption. If the training provider or program is removed due to items 1, 3, or 4, any
participants already enrolled (attended at least one day of instruction) can continue
participation in the program until the training is complete, but no new enrollments may occur.
Please see WSD19-10 for additional information regarding the recovery of training funds.
K. Placing Delisted Training Providers/Programs Back on the ETPL
Requests to be placed back on the CA ETPL must be submitted through the Local Board (unless
the provider is a Distance Education or apprenticeship program). The training provider and
program(s) must meet all criteria outlined in the CA ETPL Continued Eligibility Criteria section
of this attachment to be placed back on the CA ETPL.
If the training provider is removed for item 2 of the Delisting Training Providers/Programs
section of this directive, two years must have passed from the time of their removal before
they can be placed back onto the CA ETPL.
If the training provider is removed for item 3(b) of the Delisting Training Providers/Programs
section, the provider must wait 6 months from the date of removal before submitting an ETPL
application for reinstatement.
L. Appeals
Appeals to the Local Board
Each Local Board must have a written appeal process for the CA and local ETPL that includes
the following required provisions:
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Instructions for a training provider wishing to appeal a decision. The training provider
must appeal to the Local Board in writing within 30 days of the issuance of the denial or
delisting notice. The appeal must include a statement of the desire to appeal,
specification of the training program(s) in question, the reason(s) for the appeal (i.e.,
grounds), documentation supporting the grounds for the appeal, and the signature of
the appropriate training provider official.
• An initial informal meeting between the Local Board staff and the training provider. The
purpose of this meeting is to identify if there is a simple solution to resolve the dispute.
The opportunity for training providers to have a hearing. The hearing officer shall be an
impartial person. The hearing officer shall provide written notice to the concerned
parties of the date, time, and place of the hearing at least ten calendar days in advance
of the scheduled hearing. Both parties shall have the opportunity to present oral and
written testimony under oath, to call and question witnesses, request documents
relevant to the proceedings, and have legal representation.
The hearing officer's final decisions must be made within 60 days of receipt of the
appeal, and the training provider and the Local Board notified in writing of the final
decision.
• A copy of the final decision must be emailed to the State ETPL Coordinator
(wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov), and the Local ETPL Coordinator must upload the final decision
to the Provider Profile section of CaIJOBS.
Appeals to EDD
Distance Education and Apprenticeship programs can appeal directly to the EDD. All other
training provider may appeal to the EDD only if the local appeal process has been exhausted,
and the provider is dissatisfied with the Local Board's final decision.
A training provider wishing to appeal a Local Board's decision must submit a written
appeal to the EDD within 30 days from the date of the Local Board's final decision. The
request for appeal must include a statement of the desire to appeal, specification of
the training program in question, the reason(s) for the appeal (i.e., grounds), Local
Board's final decision document, and the signature of the appropriate training provider
official. The appeal should be sent to: wsbetpl edd.ca.aov.
The EDD will promptly notify the appropriate Local Board when the EDD receives a
request for appeal and when a final decision has been rendered.
• The EDD will review appeals received, make a decision, and notify the training provider
and the Local Board.
• The EDD will upload the state's final decision to the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS.
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M. Maintenance of the CA ETPL
The EDD is responsible for the maintenance and publishing of the CA ETPL. Local Boards, in
turn, are responsible for ensuring all of their AJCC locations have access to the most recent
version of the CA and local ETPLs. Local Boards may include additional performance,
occupational, and/or industry data to augment the CA ETPL listings on their local ETPL.
Local Boards, job seekers, and training providers have access to the CA ETPL on CaIJOBS by
clicking the Access California's ETPL and Apprenticeship Providers link from the homepage, or by
clicking More Career Services, and then Education Services section.
N. ETP Report
The WIOA requires the state to submit an ETP Report with the federal WIOA Annual
Performance Report on October 1st utilizing a template developed jointly by the DOL and U.S.
Department of Education. This report includes all WIOA and non-WIOA participants served by
each training program listed on the CA ETPL3. The DOL has made the ETP Report data available
to the public via trainingproviderresults.gov.
The ETP Report gathers critical information, including the employment, earnings, and
credentials obtained by participants in the training program. This information will be widely
disseminated to assist participants and members of the general public in identifying effective
training providers and programs. This information will also benefit the training provider by
providing awareness of their program, and serving as a tool to potentially enhance their
programs.
All training providers are required to electronically submit the program participant data
outlined in the CA ETPAssurances Form (Attachment 4). The state recognizes the reporting
burden this causes, and understands the data limitations, so the state will work with training
providers based on the available data provided.
Data reporting for the annual ETP Report will be a phased approach with the state working
collaboratively with Local Boards, and training providers to obtain the required information.
Training providers that demonstrate a good faith effort in providing data will not be subject to
removal from the ETPL; however, failure to provide any data may result in removal from the CA
ETPL. Performance data from the ETP Report will be used for continued eligibility review of all
training programs, excluding DOL registered or DIR DAS approved apprenticeships.
O. Technical Assistance and Resources
Technical assistance will be provided by BPPE, DIR DAS, Local ETPL Coordinators, and EDD on
respective application processes, compliance requirements, and reporting documents. Each
Local Board must identify a Local ETPL Coordinator(s) using the Local ETPL Coordinator Contact
3 Apprenticeship programs are excluded from this requirement.
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Form (Attachment 6). The Local Board must provide an updated form if the Local ETPL
Coordinator changes, or if the existing coordinator's information changes.
Training Providers
Training providers may contact the Local ETPL Coordinator in their area with questions
regarding the application process and eligibility (initial and continued). For basic ETPL
information and a list of Local ETPL Coordinators, refer to the EDD's Eligible Training Provider
List located on the EDD website.
Private postsecondary training providers can obtain assistance from the BPPE through technical
assistance workshops (BPPE Application Workshop and BPPE Compliance Workshop), which
assists training providers in completing the BPPE Annual Reports, and online reporting tools.
Apprenticeship providers that are registered with either the US DOL or CA DIR DAS and wish to
be added to the ETPL should contact the State ETPL Coordinator by email: wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov.
Local ETPL Coordinators
Local ETPL Coordinators can communicate with the State ETPL Coordinator by email:
wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov.
The EDD will coordinate webinars and trainings as necessary. Announcements related to the CA
ETPL will be made via email to the Local ETPL Coordinators.
The CaIJOBS ETPL Module Guide Card (located on the Staff Online Resources page in CaIJOBS)
provides detailed instructions to assist Local Boards with entering programs into the CaIJOBS
ETPL module. The CaIJOBS system includes data entry screens and reports, and is the
mandatory method to be used by training providers and Local Boards for transmitting this data
to the state.
For a full list of CaIJOBS Activity Codes used to track a participant's training activities, please see
CaIJOBS Activity Codes (WSD19-06).
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ETPL DEFINITIONS
Apprenticeship Program —All apprenticeship programs that are registered with the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Apprenticeship, or approved by California (CA)
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), are
automatically eligible to be included on the CA Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
Apprenticeship programs are a written plan designed to move an apprentice from a low or no
skill entry-level position to full occupational proficiency. The apprenticeship program is
sponsored by an employer, and upon completing the training program, an apprentice earns a
"Completion of Registered Apprenticeship" certificate, which is an industry -issued, nationally -
recognized credential.
Customized Training —Training that meets the following criteria:
1. Designed to meet the specific requirements of an employer (including a group of
employers).
2. Conducted with a commitment by the employer to employ an individual upon successful
completion of the training.
3. The employer pays a significant portion of the cost of training, as determined by the
Local Workforce Development Board (Local Board) involved, taking into account the size
of the employer and such other factors as the Local Board determines to be
appropriate, which may include the number of employees participating in training, wage
and benefit levels of those employees at present and anticipated upon completion of
the training), relation of the training to the competitiveness of a participant, and other
employer -provided training and advancement opportunities.
Distance Education — Education that uses only one or more of the technologies listed below to
deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor, and to support regular
and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor, whether offered
concurrently or not. The technologies include the following:
1. The internet.
2. One-way and two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable,
microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices.
3. Audio conferencing.
Eligible Training Provider (ETP) — In order for a training provider to list a program on the ETPL,
the training provider must do the following:
1. Receive funding for training services.
2. Meet the standards and requirements to be a training provider on the ETPL.
3. Provide a program of training services.
4. Be one of the following types of entities:
a. Institution of Higher Education that leads to a recognized post -secondary
credential.
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b. Entities that carry out a training program registered under the National
Apprenticeship Act.
c. Other public or private training providers, which may include the following:
i. Nonprofit Community Based Organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Federal Internal Revenue Code.
ii. Joint labor-management organizations.
iii. Eligible training providers of Adult education and literacy activities under
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II.
ETPL Training Program Types — In order for a training provider to receive WIOA funds through
an Individual Training Account (ITA), its training program(s) must be listed on the ETPL. These
programs must provide training services, including, but not limited to the following (unless
otherwise noted):
1. Occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment.
2. Programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, which may include
cooperative education programs.
3. Training programs operated by the private sector.
4. Skill upgrading and retraining.
5. Entrepreneurial training.
6. Adult Education or Literacy Activities in combination with training services listed above.
7. Apprenticeship and Pre -apprenticeship Skills Training (20 CFR 680.330).
In -demand Industry Sector or Occupation — The determination of whether an industry sector or
occupation is in -demand shall be made by the California Workforce Development Board
(CWDB) or Local Board, as appropriate, using state and regional business and labor market
projections. An industry sector is considered in demand if it has a substantial current, or
potential impact (including through jobs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and
opportunities for advancement) on the state, regional, or local economy, and that contributes
to the growth or stability of other supporting businesses, or the growth of other industry
sectors. An occupation that currently has, or is projected to have, a number of positions in an
industry sector so as to have a significant impact on the state, regional, or local economy, as
appropriate.
Occupational Skills Training —An organized program of study that provides specific vocational
skills that lead to proficiency in performing actual tasks and technical functions required by
certain occupational fields at entry, intermediate, or advanced levels.
Postsecondary Credential — An industry -recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of
completion of an apprenticeship, a license recognized by the state or federal government, or an
Associate or Bachelor's degree. A recognized postsecondary credential is based on the
attainment of measurable technical or industry/occupational skills necessary to obtain
employment or advance within an industry/occupation. These technical or
industry/occupational skills are generally based on standards developed or endorsed by
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employers or industry associations. The following are types of recognized postsecondary
credentials:
• Associate degree.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Occupational licensure (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistant license).
• Occupational certificate, including Registered Apprenticeship and Career and Technical
Education educational certificates.
• Occupational certification (e.g. Automotive Service Excellence certification).
• Other recognized certificates of industry/occupational skills completion sufficient to
qualify for entry-level or advancement in employment.
Certificates awarded by Local Boards and work readiness certificates are not considered
postsecondary credentials because neither type of certificate is recognized industry -wide, nor
documents the measurable technical or industry/occupational skills necessary to gain
employment or advancement within an occupation. Certificates/credentials that provide
general skills, even if such general skills are broadly required to qualify for entry-level
employment or advancement in employment, are not considered postsecondary
certificates/credentials.
The following are examples of credentials/certificates that are not recognized postsecondary
credentials:
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour course on job -related common
safety and health hazards (OSHA 10).
• National Career Readiness Certification.
• National Retail Federation Credentials.
• ServSafe Food Handler's Certification.
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Certificates for General Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
For an additional resource, the DOL designed an interactive Postsecondary Credential
Attainment Decision Tree to assist in making a determination about whether a credential is
considered an industry -recognized credential. This tool is best used in conjunction with the
information outlined in this directive.
Pre -apprenticeship Program —A program designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed
in an apprenticeship program, and includes the following elements:
1. Training and curriculum that aligns with the skill needs of employers in the economy of
the state or region involved.
2. Access to educational and career counseling and other supportive services, directly or
indirectly.
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3. Hands-on, meaningful learning activities that are connected to education and training
activities, such as exploring career options, and understanding how the skills acquired
through coursework can be applied toward a future career.
4. A partnership with one or more apprenticeship programs that assists in placing
individuals who complete the pre -apprenticeship program in an apprenticeship
program.
5. Opportunities to attain at least one industry -recognized credential through an
apprenticeship program.
Secondary School Diploma or Recognized Equivalent— CA -recognized diplomas issued by a CA
public school, as well as by private schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges (WASC) or equivalent regional accreditation body. The requirements of a
secondary school diploma are outlined by the California Department of Education (CDE) and
listed on CDE's High School Graduation Requirements webpage.
A secondary school equivalency certification indicates that a student has completed the
requirements for a high school education. CA has approved the use of three high school
equivalency tests (HSET): GED®, HiSET®, and TASCT". These tests are for students 18 years old
and older, and 17 years old (in some instances). Those who pass the CA High School Proficiency
Examination are awarded a Certificate of Proficiency by the CA State Board of Education. While
some HSET preparation programs may issue "diplomas or certificates" of completion these
documents are not genuine high school equivalency credentials. There are various free HSET
preparation programs available for free through the CA Adult Education Provider Directory.
Third -Party Subcontracting — a program where course instruction and curriculum is not
developed by the provider, and instead is created and delivered by a third party. Per
Attachment 1 of the directive, the provider accepting tuition and related instruction fees (e.g.
ITA) must be the provider listed on the ETPL.
Third -party subcontractors cannot accept WIOA funding without meeting ETPL eligibility
requirements, and being placed on the ETPL. Per the California Education Code Section 94886,
private postsecondary institutions that receive "institutional charges" such as tuition are
required to be approved or deemed exempt by the BPPE.1
1 EDC 94886 - Except as exempted in Article 4 (commencing with Section 94874) or in
compliance with the transition provisions in Article 2 (commencing with Section 94802), a
person shall not open, conduct, or do business as a private postsecondary educational
institution in this state without obtaining an approval to operate under this chapter.
EDC 94858 - "Private postsecondary educational institution" means a private entity with a
physical presence in this state that offers postsecondary education to the public for an
institutional charge.
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Training Program —A program of training services is one or more courses or classes, or a
structured regimen that provides the WIOAtraining services, and leads to any of the following:
1. An industry -recognized certificate or certification, a certificate of completion of a
registered apprenticeship, a license recognized by the State or the Federal government,
an associate or baccalaureate degree.
2. A secondary school diploma or its equivalent.
3. Employment (see definition for Training Program that leads to Employment).
4. Measurable skill gains.
Due the federal reporting requirements of the ETP Report, if a program is offered with more
than one mode of delivery (e.g. online and in -person), more than one program length (e.g.
contact hours and/or weeks), and/or more than one curriculum, the program needs to be
entered once for each different variation. For example, if program A is offered online, and in -
person, the program needs to be entered twice: (1) for the online program, and (2) for the in -
person program.
Training Program that leads to Employment —An eligible ETPL program must prepare graduates
for a specific occupation related to the training that was provided. This means that programs
must award measurable technical skills, rather than general skills that are broadly required for
employment. These measurable technical or industry/occupational skills generally are based on
standards developed or endorsed by employers or industry associations.
The training program must be valuable to employers, as evidenced by partnerships with
business within priority industry sectors as identified in the State or Local Plan. Support of the
training program from at least three separate employers are required to be eligible, and
documentation of this support should be uploaded into the provider profile.
In addition, graduates of the program must be employed in an occupation related to the
training program. Training -related employment can be recorded for WIOA graduates in the
follow-up ribbon of the WIOA application.
Unsubsidized Employment— Employment in the private or public sector where the employer
does not receive a subsidy from public funds to offset all or part of the wages and costs of
employing the individual.
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ETPL LOCAL BOARD DELEGATION AND CANCELATION FORM
A Local Workforce Development Board (Local Board) may delegate or cancel responsibility of the
California (CA) and local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) to an appointed Local Board by
completing this form. This form must be completed at the time of a change (delegation or
cancelation), and annually in July to ensure the State ETPL Coordinator is able to coordinate with
the appropriate Local Board.
Please sign (physical or electronic) and submit the completed form to the Employment
Development Department via email to WSBETPL@edd.ca.gov.
Select either the Delegation or Cancelation box: — —
DELEGATION — Delegating Local Board is assigning responsibility for the CA and local ETPL
to the Appointed Local Board, and the Appointed Local Board agrees to coordinate the CA and
local ETPL on behalf of the Delegating Local Board. Signatures are required of the Delegating and
Appointed Local Board's Executive Director. j
CANCELATION — Delegating Local Board is revoking responsibility for the CA and local ETPL
to the Appointed Local Board. The Delegating Local Board will resume responsibility for the CA
and local ETPL unless a new Local Board is assigned this responsibility. Signatures are required of
the Delegating and Appointed Local Board's Executive Director.
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CA ETP ASSURANCES FORM
A completed and signed California (CA) Eligible Training Provider (ETP) Assurances Form must be
uploaded to the documents section of the Provider Profile in CaIJOBS. This form must be uploaded
annually, prior to the provider being reviewed for eligibility.
Part A.
I certify that [Insert Name of School/OrRanizationl:
(a) Is a legal entity, registered to do business in the state of California (CA).
(b) Has not been determined to be ineligible to receive federal funds.
(c) Is in compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 188 and Title 29 Code
of Federal Regulations Part 38.
(d) Has demonstrated effectiveness in operating occupational classroom or distance training
program(s).
(e) Agrees that training provider facilities, classroom instruction, relevant financial records, and
attendance records may be reviewed by state, federal and/or local monitors or auditors to
ensure compliance with funding requirements.
Part B.
I certifythat I:
(a) Have reviewed the annual student data reporting requirements for the Eligible Training
Provider Performance Report (ETP Report) established for training providers. Please refer to the
ETP Report Required Data listed below.
(b) Will begin collecting required student data elements that are not currently being collected.
(c) Will report and submit the ETP Report data for all students trained in each of my
school/organization's training programs listed as approved on the Eligible Training Provider List
(ETPL) to the Employment Development Department by the due date.
I understand that my school/organization's application for program approval on the CA ETPL will not be
processed without receiving this Eligible Training Provider Assurances Form.
Name of Training Provider (School/Organization)
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Print Name of School/Organization Representative
Title of School/Organization Representative
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ETP REPORT REQUIRED DATA
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Median Earnings in the 2nd Quarter after Exit
Total Number Employed 4th Quarter after Exit
Total Number of Individuals that Attained a Credential
Average Earnings in the 2nd Quarter after Exit
Earnings in the 4th Quarter after Exit
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LOCAL ETPL COORDINATOR CONTACT FORM
Each Local Workforce Development Board (Local Board) Executive Director must designate a
Local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) Coordinator(s). The Local ETPL Coordinator(s) will
review and nominate training providers and programs for inclusion on the ETPL, via CalJOBSSM
on behalf of the Local Board.
Submit completed and signed (physical or electronic) form to the Employment Development
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SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
Draft Directive ETPL Policy and Procedures (WSDD-215)
There were 131 comments to the draft version of this Directive.
Contents
Accreditation..............................................................................................................................
2
AdultEducation..........................................................................................................................2
Appeals.......................................................................................................................................
2
Apprenticeships.........................................................................................................................3
ConsumerChoice.......................................................................................................................5
Delegation..................................................................................................................................
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Eligibility.....................................................................................................................................7
GeneralEligibility...................................................................................................................7
InitialEligibility.......................................................................................................................7
ContinuedEligibility...............................................................................................................8
CostInformation......................................................................................................................10
Credentials...............................................................................................................................11
DistanceEducation..................................................................................................................12
EEO...........................................................................................................................................13
ETPReport................................................................................................................................14
ETPAssurances Form...............................................................................................................17
GeneralETPL Requirements....................................................................................................17
In-Demand...............................................................................................................................19
LocalBoard Policy....................................................................................................................19
Localvs CA ETPL.......................................................................................................................20
Other........................................................................................................................................
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Out -of -State Providers ..................................... :.......................................................................
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Pre-apprenticeships.................................................................................................................
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ThirdParty................................................................................................................................24
Worker's Comp/Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit(SJDB)...........................................24
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Accreditation
Comment #1— How do we determine if a provider and their programs are accredited?
Resolution —Accreditation can be verified by visiting the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) or WASC Accrediting Commission
for Community and Junior Colleges (WASC ACCJC) website and searching for the provider in
the directory of institutions: Direct links are provided in the policy.
Comment #2 — Do private postsecondary schools need to be Bureau of Private Postsecondary
Education (BPPE) approved and accredited by WASC?
Resolution — No, private providers must be either accredited by WASC, have BPPE Approval to
Operate, or meet the exemption criteria identified in California Education Code (CEC) Section
94874. See Attachment 1 under 3. Private Postsecondary Institutions for more information.
Comment #3 — Why is the accreditation only limited to Accrediting Commission for Schools
(ACS), WASC, the WSCUC? Why is accreditation limited to regional and not inclusive of any
Department of Education (DOE) accrediting agency in lieu of BPPE? There are specific
examples listed in bold italics that do include these exceptions, what's the difference?
Resolution —The BPPE oversees private postsecondary institutions operating in California with
the exception of those outlined in CEC Section 94874. Per CEC 94874(i) institutions accredited
by the ACS WASC, or WSCUC are exempt from the BPPE. Additional language expanding
acceptable accrediting agencies for Distance Education providers has been added on page 9 of
this directive.
Adult Education
Comment #4 — Regarding defining providers of adult education as only those who provide
training under Title II of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) (English as a
Second Language [ESL] and citizenship classes). This could exclude Regional Occupational
Programs (ROPs), community based schools, and any district that contract these services out
to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
Resolution —Training Employment and Guidance Letter (TEGL) 8-19, attachment 1, page 3
includes "Eligible providers of adult education and literacy activities under WIOA Title II if such
activities are provided in combination with training services described in 20 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) § 680.350" as an eligible training provider.
Appeals
Cominent #5 -- Does the appeals process still work in the context of Local Workforce -
Development Boards (Local Boards) "nominating" providers for the ETPL instead of placing
them on directly? Where should the appeals process start?
Resolution —The appeals process starts with the Local Board that issued the denial. If a
provider is denied inclusion on the ETPL, and wishes to appeal, the provider must submit its
appeal to the Local Board.
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Comment #6— Who would be the party responsible for (1) suspending the provider that is
under federal, state, or local investigation; (2) notifying the provider of the suspension? If the
provider protests, stating they were not afforded due process conduct, who will be responsible
for handling any possible legal process as a result of this suspension.
Resolution — Removing the provider would be the responsibility of both the Local Board and
the state. If either found that a training provider is currently under investigation, then the
provider would be immediately suspended by either the state or the Local Board, and the
Local Board would inform the provider of the suspension. The provider would then undergo
the appeals process if it so chooses, starting with the Local Board.
Comment #7 — What if the training provider disagrees with the Local Board's initial eligibility
assessment?
Resolution —The Local Board must provide the training provider with information regarding
the appeals process.
Comment #8—Are initial/informal meetings required as part of the appeals process if both
parties waive it based on written confirmation?
Resolution —All Local Boards must include an option for an informal meeting in their appeals
policy. However, both parties can agree to waive this requirement, and documentation should
be uploaded into the Provider Profile. This also needs to be included in the local policy.
Comment #9 —Are formal hearings required if both parties waive it? Can impartial hearing
officers be employed at the Local Board or does it need to be from an outside agency? Can the
hearing officer be a compliance analyst not working directly with ETPL?
Resolution — Local Boards must include the option of a formal hearing in their appeals policy.
However, both parties can agree to waive this requirement, and documentation should be
uploaded into the Provider Profile. Guidance on the appeals process, including impartial
hearing officers, needs to be included in the'local policy.
Comment #10 — Can a Local Board rule to approve a provider on appeal, if the EDD originally
rejected it?
Resolution —Yes, but the provider/program has to go through final EDD approval before being
reinstated to the ETPL.
Apprenticeships
Comment #11— It appears that a number of requirements are inapplicable to apprenticeship
programs, including the WIOA Section 188 requirement. Is this correct?
Resolution — Both Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Industrial Relations (DIR),
Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) ensure that apprenticeships meet Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards per 29 CFR 30.3, therefore the Local Board cannot
impose additional EEO requirements onto the apprenticeship program.
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Comment #12 — Please provide further guidance on including all California (CA)
apprenticeships on the local Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). There are some
apprenticeship programs that are not available locally (example: apprenticeship programs in
Imperial County do not have a presence in Southern California), and does not seem to make
sense to list locally as we are unable to provide the Individual Training Account (ITA) for .
training due to the distance restrictions.
Resolution — Per TEGL 13-16, Change 1, "All Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAPs) on a
statewide ETP list must also be located on all local ETP lists in the state." In addition, TEGL 8-19
states that "Local Boards may add additional requirements for providers, except for RAPs,
which result in providers that are on the state ETP list that may not be eligible for inclusion on
the local ETP list."
Comment #13 —Can Local Boards require local program requirements to apprenticeship
programs related to payments (W-9s, Invoice Agreements) and other WIOA assurances (WIOA
section 188), list of employers partners, or is that assumed by the state?
Resolution —Apprenticeship programs cannot have additional eligibility requirements added
to them, per TEGL 8-19. If an apprenticeship program is approved by DOL or DIR DAS and want
to be added to the ETPL, they must be added to the state and local ETPL. They cannot be
removed from the ETPL until they request to be removed or they lose apprenticeship
approval/designation from DOL or DIR DAS.
Comment #14—Are registered apprenticeship programs required to provide a paid
employment component and if they are not providing employment, how is that monitored? If
they do not provide employment, isn't that just a regular training program?
Resolution —Yes, per the Factsheet located on the DOL Apprenticeship website,
apprenticeships are required to provide a paid employment component. The approval of
apprenticeship programs is managed by the DOL and/or DIR DAS.
Comment #15 —Are we allowed to require apprenticeship to meet our contracting/insurance
requirements to be on the local list?
Resolution — No. Per TEGL 8-19, no additional eligibility requirements can be added to
apprenticeship programs.
Comment #16—There are approved apprenticeship programs in occupations that are not in
our local priority sector or in -demand occupations. Our local policy is to not put such
programs on our local ETPL. It would be inconsistent to allow such a program to be listed as an
apprenticeship when we do not list it as a private postsecondary training program.
Resolution — Per TEGL 13-16, Change 1, "Given that RAPS are a link to demonstratedhiring
needs and WIOA provides automatic training provider eligibility to RAPS, ETA has determined
that RAPs qualify as occupations in -demand in the local labor market." In addition, TEGL 8-19,
Attachment 1, page 3 states: "RAPs are automatically eligible to be included on the ETP list and
are exempt from state and local ETP eligibility requirements."
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Comment #17 — If WIOA funds cannot be used for building construction, doesn't that restrict
Local Boards from funding apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship programs?
Resolution — DOL Final Rules 683.235 clarifies that WIOA funds can't be used for construction,
etc. for the purposes of administering WIOA without prior approval from the Secretary of
State. However, in the context of apprenticeships and pre -apprenticeships, WIOA funds can be
used to pay for participants to be enrolled in construction programs.
Consumer Choice
Comment #18— Does this mean the Local Board must refer the client for training and an ITA
regardless of the appropriateness of the training? Can an individual demand enrollment and
training services while demonstrating poor fitness by missing appointments, failing to meet
their obligations in the Individual Employment Plan (IEP), and participate in training that does
not necessarily fit their employment goals as long as they possess the minimum age, basic
skills, and/or prerequisites to do so? If so, we do not believe this is required by WIOA or
beneficial to the participant or the system.
Resolution —The America's Job Center of Californias' staff must determine training services
are appropriate for an individual after conducting an interview, an evaluation or assessment,
and career planning. If training is determined to be appropriate after meeting with a career
planner, the Local Board must send that participant to the training they select as long as
training funds have not been exhausted. Individuals maintain the right to enroll in whatever
program they choose, however it is the Local Board's responsibility to help individuals with
choosing the best program that fits their needs based on the IEP. Please see the definition of
Training Services in WSD19-06 for further guidance on how an individual qualifies for training
services.
Comment #19—The CA ETPL does not permit the Local Board to approve a training program
that is eligible to be paid with WIOA funding, even though the Local Board is the subject
matter expert on what will lead to a self -sustainable career in the local/regional economy. The
CA ETPL limits the choice of consumer and the Local Board to use Labor Market Information to
determine which courses should be deemed eligible.
Resolution — Local Board staff are still able to select providers to nominate that reflect the
needs of their Local Workforc a Development Area (Local Area). Attachment 1, page 6 states
"Once all necessary information is entered, the Local ETPL Coordinator must review and
nominate the training provider and/or program for inclusion on the CA ETPL."
Delegation
Comment #20 — Does each Local Board need to screen all ETPL schools in the Regional
Planning Unit (RPU) for inclusion on its local ETPL? Currently we only go through the local
process if a customer requests the school.
Resolution —Yes, as well as all CA ETPL approved distance education providers and registered
apprenticeships.
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Comment #21— How does a Local ETPL Coordinator get notified that a distance education
program or a program in the RPU has been approved?
Resolution — ETPL Coordinators receive notifications via the CaIJOBS11 Message Center for
their ETPL Coordinator account alerting them to newly added and approved programs.
Comment #22 — Please explain how this will be handled for the providers and programs that
are already listed. Currently, the ETPL Coordinator in which the main campus is located must
manage all of the sites, even those out of their area.
Resolution — Local Board initial and continued eligibility procedures will need to be adjusted.
For Continued Eligibility, the provider profile will be reviewed by the EDD. The programs will
continue to be reviewed by the Local Boards where the programs are located.
Comment #23 — Local Boards with the main office or main campus located in their region,
should not be responsible for listing other affiliated programs located outside their region.
Each region needs to have the option to list linked campuses/schools separately in each
region. With EEO monitoring requirements and no designated funding provided to hire ETPL
Coordinators, being responsible for multiple campuses throughout the State, is an unrealistic
expectation, especially for smaller Local Boards with limited resources.
Resolution — For Initial Eligibility, the provider profile is nominated by the Local Board where
the provider is headquartered. Programs will be nominated by the Local Board where the
program is located. For Continued Eligibility, the provider profile will be reviewed by the EDD.
The programs will continue to be reviewed by the Local Boards where the programs are
located.
Comment #24 — Once programs are listed on the CA ETPL, can this be clarified why training
providers need to contact Local Boards? If the provider is not currently on the CA ETPL,
shouldn't the Local Board where the provider (not the program) is located be responsible for
nominating the provider?
Resolution — Providers can reach out to the Local ETPL Coordinator for technical assistance
with entering information in CaIJOBS. The provider is nominated by the Local Board where the
provider is headquartered. Programs will be nominated by the Local Board where the program
is located.
Comment #25 — If there are no changes to the ETPL Local Board Delegation and Cancellation
Form (Attachment 3) and the Local ETPL Coordinator Contact Form (Attachment 7) that are
already on file, do we need to resubmit them under this new Draft Directive?
Resolution — Local Boards will need to submit the ETPL Local Board Delegation and
Cancellation Form (Attachment 3) annually in July. The Local ETPL Coordinator Contact Form
(Attachment 7) only needs to be resubmitted when there are updates.
Comment #26 — Is it possible to not only delegate ETPL duties to another Local Board, but
instead to delegate individual providers to another Local Board?
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Resolution —The delegation form is used to delegate ETPL responsibilities (including
providers/programs) to another Local Board. Individual providers cannot be delegated to
another Local Board. If a provider moves its headquarters from one Local Area to another, the
responsibility for that provider changes, and both Local Board ETPL Coordinators should be
made aware of the change.
Eligibility
General Eligibility
Comment #27 — Can Local Boards place the burden of proof on providers to prove that their
programs meet the requirements for eligibility?
Resolution — Local Board staff are required to review programs to ensure they meet eligibility
requirements, including credentials. Once all necessary information is entered, the Local ETPL
Coordinator must review and nominate the training provider and/or program for inclusion on
the CA ETPL ensuring all information provided is complete, accurate, and current, and is in
alignment with this Directive.
Comment #28— What documentation is required to demonstrate a provider's partnership
with local businesses?
Resolution —This will vary depending on the Local Board and their local policy. The state will
allow Local Boards to decide what is considered "in partnership with business.
Comment #29 — Will the negotiated goals be the same as WIOA title I programs or will there
be different ones for training provider programs?
Resolution — Programs must meet the performance requirements described in the continued
eligibility section of the Directive, as well as the state -level Title I Adult performance goal.
Comment #30 — Why are training providers that do not award degrees and solely provide
educational programs for total charges of $2,500 not allowed? If a provider has a BPPE
exemption, it is unclear if a WIOA-funded ITA is considered Federal student financial aid and
therefore ineligible.
Resolution —This exemption prohibits any federal funding be used to pay for this program,
thus excluding WIOA funding from being used. Section 74110 of the CEC defines public funding
as "any financial aid paid on behalf of students or directly to an institution from any public
source," which includes WIOA.
Initial Eligibility
Comment #31— Performance requirements for initial eligibility limit customer choice and local
autonomy by removing the ability for new training providers to be added to the ETPL without
performance data. The Draft Directive does not specify the source of the performance metrics.
If in the past, it will come from a provider's BPPE Annual Report, this will further inhibit a Local
Board's autonomy as BPPE is currently two years behind in publishing performance data and,
in fact, does not even allow a provider to upload data until September for publication in
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December. This would effectively mean new providers would be required to have two years of
performance metrics.
Resolution —TEGL 8-19, Attachment 1 indicates that, "The performance of ETPs is a factor that
states must use in determining both initial and continued eligibility of a provider to be
included on the state's ETP list." The state requires placement data for initial eligibility for two
main reasons: 1) it ensures that providers on the ETPL are of a certain quality in keeping with
state and federal laws and regulations, and 2) participants are more likely to be successful in
WIOA (i.e. employment) if the ETPL program meets the initial eligibility placement
requirement. This benefits Local Board performance numbers. Performance data is entered
directly into CaIJOBS, and is no longer verified using the BPPE Annual Report.
Comment #32 — Given the time it takes for a provider to create and complete an ETPL
application, what is the exact timeframe for Local Boards to complete their review process?
Resolution — Local Boards should complete their review process of a provider within 30
calendar days of the complete provider and/or program data being submitted into CaIJOBS.
The state considers the date of a program being submitted as the application date, and the
Local Board has 30 days from that date to nominate the program for review to the state.
Comment #33 — Is it required that all initial and continued eligibility reviews be reviewed by
the state prior to a Local Board approving? If so, what is the process for this?
Resolution — Local Boards will submit providers and their programs to the state for review.
This is called "nominating," and the process will be very similar to the current one for adding
programs to the ETPL. Within 30 days of receiving the nomination, the state will review the
data in CaIJOBS and either approve or deny the provider and/or program, and inform the Local
Board.
Comment #34 — In the past, performance was collected during the subsequent eligibility
period. Are we now, gathering information on performance prior to listing a program on the
ETPL? Is there an exception for performance if the provider or program is new?
Resolution —Yes, performance information must be provided as part of the initial eligibility
review process. The use of performance data during initial eligibility review is required by the
DOL, and cannot be waived.
Continued Eligibility
Comment #35 — Removing programs and then requiring a program meet continued eligibility
requirements limits consumer choice and would slow the ETPL's ability to foster demand -
driven skills attainment.
Resolution =The state has implemented this policy to limit the number of providers that are
only on the ETPL for other funding sources (e.g. Workers' Compensation Vouchers) and should
help limit the burden of the Local Board ETPL Coordinators in reviewing these providers if they
are not helping participants in the workforce system.
Comment #36 — Previously, it was up to the Local Board to determine if a provider or program
can stay on the ETPL. Is it required that we remove the provider if no enrollments have
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occurred in 2 years? If so, what is the process for the provider to get back on the ETPL? Cana
customer request the provider?
Resolution —Yes, per the Directive providers must be removed from the ETPL if they do not
have at least one enrollment in the previous two program years (PYs). If they would like to get
back on the ETPL, they must wait 6 months before reapplying to the ETPL and meet the
continued eligibility requirements in the Directive.
Comment #37 — What is the process for schools that are already listed on the ETPL? Do we
review all new requirements at their annual mark or do they need to be reviewed at the
effective date of this Directive?
Resolution — Per the ETPL Directive, continued eligibility applies to all training providers listed
on the CA ETPL at any time under the WIOA or Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and whose
initial eligibility has expired. A training provider's initial and continued eligibility is valid for 365
days after the provider is approved for the ETPL. Providers and programs already on the list
can be reviewed using the policies outlined in this directive the next time they are reviewed
for continued eligibility.
Comment #38 — Providers on the ETPL for two full complete PYs (July 1—June 30) must have
at least one Title I, subtitle B enrollment during the previous two PYs. Does this refer to one
enrollment in the entire provider or one enrollment in the individual program?
Resolution — One enrollment for the entire provider. This requirement is not applied to the
program.
Comment #39 — What is the reapplication process for programs trying to remain on the ETPL?
Resolution — Please see the ETPL Guide Card (Attachment 5) for steps on how programs are
submitted for continued eligibility review.
Comment #40—Since continued eligibility can be reviewed at any time during the year
(calendar or fiscal), which timeframe is used to measure performance?
Resolution —The performance timeframe is for the previous complete PY, July 1st to June 30th.
Comment #41— Will Local Boards have the discretion when they conduct continued eligibility?
Resolution —After the program becomes initially eligible, they must be reviewed again before
the end of the first year (i:e. a program is added to the ETPL on 10/22/2020, the Local Board
must review the program again prior to 10/22/2021). Continued eligibility for providers and
programs on the CA ETPL must be reviewed every year. For the local ETPL, Local Boards can do
continued eligibility every two years. Local Boards can determine the time frame in which they
review and complete continued eligibility as long as it is done within the required timeframes.
Comment #42 — For programs that run over the one-year period, how should the Local Board
conduct continued eligibility?
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Resolution — Programs that are longer than one year should use whatever cohort is graduating
in the year to determine if they meet continued eligibility.
Comment #43 — How do Local Boards determine which programs are up for continued
eligibility?
Resolution — ETPL programs in CaIJOBS have a Subsequent Review Due Date (SRDD), which is
the date that Local Boards must review a program by. If a program is not reviewed by the
SRDD, the program will automatically be removed from the ETPL. Programs that are 60 days
from their SRDD will have a REAPP icon, indicating they are in need of review. The Detailed
Report > Provider > by Program Reapplication allows Local Board to see which programs on
the ETPL are due for review.
Comment #44 — How do Local Boards keep track of programs during continued eligibility, aside
from reports? What if there are issues with how the reports function?
Resolution — ETPL staff accounts allow for notifications to be sent to staff's email regarding
new programs, changes to existing programs, and other changes in the ETPL module. If there
are any issues regarding notifications, please reach out to the CaIJOBS Operations Unit at
caljobsadmin@edd.ca.gov. The state is also working to revise provider reports to be more
useful to ETPL staff. If ETPL staff would like to request updates to reports (new filters, new
columns, etc.), they can email the ETPL box at wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov.
Comment #45 — Will we be using the most recent data available in ETP Report for our
continued eligibility or waiting until a new year is submitted?
Resolution —You would use the most recently available performance data to determine if a
provider is eligible.
Comment #46 — Reviewing year-round instead of at one specific time may seem like a more
efficient method, but in reality, it puts an onerous burden on ETPL coordinators. Couldn't it be
possible to make the review at a set time during the year? Or Local Boards should have the
option to review at a minimum, once per year, or every 2 years if programs are longer than a
year?
Resolution —After the program becomes initially eligible and is added to the CA ETPL, they
must be reviewed annually for continued eligibility (i.e. a program is added to the ETPL on
10/22/2020, the Local Board ETPL Coordinator must review the program again prior to
10/22/2021). For the local ETPL, Local Boards can do continued eligibility every two years.
Local Boards can determine the time frame in which they review and complete continued
eligibility as long as it is done within the required timeframes.
Cost Information
Comment #47 — What should the cost information for an ETPL program be matched to?
Resolution —The cost in the Cost Details tab of the program wizard should match the cost a
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member of the general public would pay when enrolling in the program without assistance
from WIOA. This information should be available in the provider's brochure or website.
Credentials
Comment #48—This DOL Credential Tool does not include a category for private
postsecondary providers.
Resolution —Those providers would fit under the "Institutions for Higher Education" category.
Comment #49—The DOL Credential Tool does not explain the skills that either meet/do not
meet the definition of a credential. It also does not explain what "in -demand" means.
Resolution —The DOL Credential Tool is meant to accompany federal ETPL guidance and
illustrate how the requirements are met, rather than explain what those requirements are.
Comment #50— If a Local Board, as part of the local initial eligibility requirements, completes
an onsite visit with an industry expert who verifies the program meets industry standards,
evidenced by the review of the curriculum, equipment, testing, etc., would this be considered
as meeting the industry credentials?
Resolution —These requirements are in addition to the credential/employment for a specific
occupation requirement, not specific criteria for the requirements. Credentials that are
"industry -recognized" must meet the definition as described in WSD19-03.
Comment #51—There are many programs that do not meet the narrow definition of Post -
Secondary Credential outlined in the Definitions attachment that provide valuable and
demonstrated effectiveness to individuals with barriers to employment (such as programs for
Microsoft Office applications and other office and administrative oriented programs). We also
believe these should meet the definition of training under Skills Upgrade and Retraining.
Resolution — Per Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 25-19, the programs described here
do not meet the definition of a post -secondary credential, since the skills that are attained fall
into the general skills/work readiness category. WIOA funds can be used to provide training to
general skills such as work readiness, hygiene or safety, but credentials can only be counted
toward recognized postsecondary credential attainment if they prepare a person with the
competencies required to perform a specific occupation. Local Boards can still send
participants to Microsoft courses; however, it is considered a Short-term Prevocational Service
and CaIJOBS activity code 215 should be used.
Comment #52.— Several comments were received regarding the desire to exclude Skills
Upgrading and Retraining, Entrepreneurial Training, and Adult Education and Literacy Activities
from the list of services required to be on the ETPL.
Resolution — Per TELL 8-19, Attachment 1, these training services are required to be on the
ETPL if using an ITA.
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Comment #53 — Would the fact that there is a partnership be the only evidence needed to
prove that the provider's credential and/or certificate is acceptable as an industry -recognized
credential? What extent or depth of partnership is required to meet this bar- and what criteria
should the ETPL coordinator use to determine what the extent or depth of the partnership is?
Should there be written documentation?
Resolution — No, credentials that are "industry -recognized" must meet the definition as
described in WSD19-03. The extent or depth of partnership will be determined by each Local
Board.
Comment #54—The second to last bullet (page 4) only mentions credentials and or
certificates, but does it also include degrees or licenses?
Resolution —Yes. Attachment 2 provides a full list of the types of recognized postsecondary
credentials.
Comment #55 — If the program does not issue the credential, what is the distinction that the
program meets a requirement to lead to a license? Would it be "if a separate/third party exam
is required to obtain the license," otherwise it would need to be issued by the training
provider?
Resolution —The training program does not have to issue the credential, but the training
program should prepare the individual to obtain the credential. For example, a Class A Truck
Driving program does not issue the Class A driver's license, but it should prepare the individual
to pass the state issued exam to obtain the license.
Comment #56—The DOL Credential Tool indicates that a secondary school diploma or
equivalent meets the requirements of a credential when attesting to Industry -wide Technical
or Industry/Occupation Skills. We believe programs to attain secondary school diplomas or the
equivalent meet the definition of training and credential.
Resolution —Credentials that are "industry -recognized" must meet the definition as described
in WSD19-03. A secondary school diploma or equivalent is a credential, but the Adult
Education program can only be on the ETPL when earned in conjunction with Occupational
Skills Training.
Distance Education
Comment #57 — Emergent needs from COVID (online versions, remote training, etc.) is not
represented at this time on ETPL. There is urgent need for access to quick training options in
addition to training designed to assist in short-term skill building in order to access surge
recruitment and lifeboat jobs. How will we handle this need?
Resolution —Online learning and/or remote training (distance education) is eligible to be on
the ETPL. These providers are reviewed for initial and continued eligibility by the State ETPL
Coordinator. Under the new Directive, the responsibility for providers that only function in a
distance education capacity shifts to the state for initial and subsequent eligibility review.
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Comment #58 — With the change in instruction delivery due to COVID, will training providers
already listed on ETPL have to create new listings for on-line programs?
Resolution —Yes. Per Attachment 1, "If the program is offered with multiple modes of delivery,
curriculum, or course lengths, the program must be entered separately for each variation."
Please reference the definition of a Training Program in Attachment 2.
Comment #59 — Online training is really limited, particularly by providers outside of California.
There are many quality training programs that initiate and have headquarters outside of
California. The ETPL makes it difficult to find and access these providers. Additionally, online
courses (without physical operations) are not easily added which is a disincentive.
Resolution — Distance Education providers can be headquartered outside of CA, but they must
only offer distance education courses. If they only have physical training locations outside of
CA, then they are considered an out-of-state provider and cannot be on the CA ETPL; however,
an approved reciprocal agreement may be used. If they have physical locations in CA, but are
headquartered outside CA, they are still considered an in -state provider and can be on the
ETPL if they meet eligibility requirements. Per the Education Code Section 94801.5, Distance
Education private postsecondary education institutions must register with BPPE, unless they
provide undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Comment #60— What about providers that provide both distance and in -person programs? Or
programs that are hybrid partially distance and partially in -person?
Resolution — If the provider offers alternative or "hybrid" in -person and online programs, and
have a physical location in California, they are an in -state provider. If the program is offered
with multiple modes of delivery, different curriculum, and/or different course lengths, the
program must be entered separately for each variation. Please reference the definition of a
Training Program in Attachment 2.
Comment #61— CaIJOBS offers a screen for choosing "Duration" with options of more than
one intensity, duration and schedule. CaIJOBS also offers a "Scheduling" screen that could be
updated by GSI to allow a selection for in -person and/or distance learning if you want to track
it. Could these be used instead of creating separate program entries in CaIJOBS for a single
program that only has one listing with the accrediting agency, one curriculum, one cost and
one set of performance? Shouldn't CaIJOBS listings match the exact titles and programs
approved by the accrediting agency?
Resolution — Programs with multiple modes of delivery, different lengths of instruction, and/or
different curriculum must be listed separately to comply with ETP Report requirements.
Program details should match the brochures available on the provider's website.
Comment #62 — Who is responsible for initial and continued eligibility for Distance Education
providers?
Resolution —The State ETPL Coordinator is responsible for the initial and continued eligibility
of Distance Education providers.
EEO
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Comment #63 — Where do Local Boards find the EEO monitoring tools?
Resolution — Please refer to your Local Board's EEO Officer, as defined in WSD17-01.
Comment #64— How do Local Boards conduct EEO monitoring for providers with multiple
locations?
Resolution — It is recommended that Local Boards provide the provider one of the EEO
monitoring tools (depending on size of provider), and have them complete it and add it to
their CaIJOBS Provider Profile. For additional assistance, please refer to your Local Board's EEO
Officer and reference WSD17-01.
Comment #65 — Are on -site visits (which would be needed to determine that EEO and other
items are posted) required before nominating a training vendor for inclusion on the CA ETPL?
Resolution — No, it is recommended that Local Boards provide one of the EEO monitoring tools
(depending on size of provider), and have them complete it and add it to their CaIJOBS
Provider Profile. For additional assistance, please refer to your Local Board's EEO Officer and
reference WSD17-01.
Comment #66 — Do the EEO requirements in the Draft Directive apply to all providers?
Resolution —This applies to all training providers, except apprenticeship programs.
ETP Report
Comment #67 — What if BPPE performance data is not collected for providers who serve rural
areas? Won't this negatively affect their placement rate?
Resolution — Performance requirements for providers under the new ETPL Directive do not
require BPPE placement data. Placement data is directly entered into CaIJOBS.
Comment #68 — Public education either does not collect and track students past graduation or
claim they aren't allowed to release that information due to confidentiality requirements. If a
public postsecondary CC, CSU or UC does not provide % who successfully completed a
program, nor %who are employed within 6 months for initial eligibility, their program must
still be listed on the CA ETPL because they are not required to meet a specific performance
threshold, correct?
Resolution — For Initial Eligibility, public postsecondary providers are still required to submit
performance data. They are not required to meet a threshold.
Comment #69— Would a waiver be available if the individual was sick or had a valid reason not
to take the first test? Some state tests have very long periods between test dates.
Resolution — No, a waiver is not available for a missed test.
Comment #70 — How is the provider supposed to know when one of their students has exited
from WIOA? Or does this mean the student exited from the program, either by successfully
completing or dropping out?
Resolution — Exiting the program refers to the training program rather than WIOA.
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Comment #71— Is the placement requirement based on WIOA enrollments only or includes
general public as well?
Resolution —The placement requirement for initial eligibility includes all students. For
continued eligibility, the completion measures includes all students, whereas the other
measures include WIOA participants only.
Comment #72 — In regards to performance for public postsecondary, is there a form for the
providers to fill out with the performance information?
Resolution —All providers are required to report their performance data directly into CaIJOBS.
Comment #73 — Local Boards are responsible for meeting WIOA performance outcomes for
WIOA participants. Are training providers held to the outcomes that are the responsibility of
the Local Boards or do they hold shared responsibility? If the performance metrics inclusive of
both WIOA and non-WIOA participants, is it common for providers to track employment
outcomes or is this specific to ETPL?
Resolution — Providers are held to the performance requirements outlined in the ETPL
Directive, as described in the Initial and Continued Eligibility sections. If providers and/or
programs are successful with WIOA participants, the Local Board will see this success in
meeting their negotiated goals. The responsibility of outcomes is shared.
Comment #74 — Program data being entered into CaIJOBS represents duplication of work for
those who do collect such information and is not verifiable. Minimally, we believe the state
should work with the CaIJOBS vendor to provide a more streamlined process.
Resolution —As described in TEGL 3-18, all providers must work with the state to submit
performance data required by the ETP Report in order to be eligible and listed on the ETPL.
WIOA participant data will come from case management work that is already entered into
WIOA applications in CalJOBS. Providers are required to submit aggregate data on all students
in CaIJOBS.
Comment #75 — Providers are required to report data on ALL students, not just WIOA, to the
Local Board and the state. Does this data need to be reported by individual? If so, how do we
avoid FERPA violations with individuals who have not signed consent for us to have their data?
Resolution — Providers only need to submit aggregate all student data as outlined on the CA
ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4).
Comment #76 — The data collection and reporting of all students that is required for the ETP
Report is prohibitive. This is evidenced' by many waivers that have been granted by DOL to
states as well as our own state's request to waive this provision. The waiver to collect all
student data should be extended.
Resolution —The waiver to report all student data ended with PY 19. DOL has recently granted
an extension to the waiver for PY 20; however, the DOL denied our request for a waiver
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beyond PY 20, so providers will need to collect and report data on all students (WIOA and non-
WIOA). For additional information on the end of this waiver, please see TEN 07-21.
Comment #77 — Are Community Colleges, UCs and CSUs required to submit data on all of the
data points referenced in the CA ETP Assurance Form? There should be a mechanism to obtain
entered employment from students attending public schools.
Resolution — Yes, per TEGL 3-18 all providers must submit data for the ETP Report. The CA ETP
Assurances Form (Attachment 4) notes the data elements required for providers.
Comment #78 — Will the state be working directly with providers to upload data to CaIJOBS or
will the State be contacting the Local Boards to complete these tasks?
Resolution— Ultimately, the Local Boards are responsible for reviewing providers and
programs for initial and continued eligibility, which includes performance data. Guidance will
be provided on how to upload or enter performance data into CaIJOBS.
Comment #79 —The Directive references the ETP site is scheduled to launch in PY 2020; when
will this be a requirement for providers to submit data to the system? What do we do in the
interim?
Resolution — Per TEN 7-21, the ETP All Students Waiver expired on June 30, 2021, so
performance data is required to be submitted by providers beginning in PY 21.
Comment #80 — ETP Reports will be published in October, what is the reporting period for that
report? Are performance reports requested annually by calendar year or program year?
Resolution —The ETP Report is reported by PY (July 1 to June 30). For PY 2020, the report due
in October 2021 reflects data from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Comment #81— It looks like the state is aligning the provider program performance measures
with WIOA indicators of performance. Does this mean the state will measure this data
themselves just as they do with WIOA indicators of performance?
Resolution — Providers will submit all student data to the state through the CaIJOBS system,
which is then uploaded into the Eligible Training Provider Performance Report (ETP Report).
The CA ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4) details what data the providers are responsible
for submitting. WIOA student data will be calculated automatically via the case management
data in the CaIJOBS system.
Comment #82 — Will training providers be required to enter performance data for individual
participants or will it still be totals per program? Will the data be required for both WIOA and
non-WIOA students?
Resolution —Training providers must enter aggregate data into CaIJOBS for all students in the
programs. WIOA student performance data will be calculated via the case management data
entered by the case manager.
Comment #83 — Will there be a CaIJOBS report for performance data?
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Resolution —Yes, please use the CaIJOBS Detailed Reports > Provider > by Program
Performance report.
Comment #84 — What if a participant used a pseudo SSN in CaIJOBS?
Resolution — If the participant has a pseudo SSN, Local Boards should capture employment and
wage information in the Follow Up forms, just as they would normally for WIOA performance.
WIOA participants will be included in the ETP Report automatically.
Comment #85 —Are training providers expected to capture WIOA performance data that is
being captured by WIOA case managers (i.e., employment data)?
Resolution —Training providers are expected to capture and report aggregate data for all
students (WIOA and non-WIOA).
Comment #86 — Will the due date for performance be issued as an Information Notice?
Resolution — Beginning in PY 21, any provider undergoing initial or continued eligibility review
must provide the performance data outlined in this directive.
ETP Assurances Form
Comment #87 — Does Page 2 have to be filled out for each student who attended during the
reporting period?
Resolution — No, the CA ETP Assurances Form is just the signed agreement from the provider
agreeing they will provide the necessary data elements on the following page.
Comment #88 — Does the completed and uploaded CA ETP Assurances Form replace the
Performance tab? Or does the information have to be entered in both places?
Resolution —The CA ETP Assurances Form is just an agreement that providers will provide the
indicated data. The form should be uploaded to the Documents section of the Provider's
Profile. The performance data still needs to be submitted in the Performance tab in CaIJOBS.
General ETPL Requirements
Comment #89 — Due to a combination of performance reporting and the continued eligibility
process, Local Boards have seen competition on the ETPL dwindle to very few. This does not
promote access and equity. The challenge primarily seems to stem around the accreditation
process and reporting.
Resolution — It is required per WIOA law, regulations, and guidance that initial eligibility and
continued eligibility of providers and programs meet certain requirements, including
accreditation and meeting a factor of performance. DOL has also prescribed the requirements
of the ETP Report. The state is looking into and open to suggestions on ways to make the
required reporting less burdensome. We are also open to ideas and ways to assist Local Boards
with advertising the ETPL to providers in their area in an effort to build the list of providers in
their area. While a contract is more cumbersome than an ITA, a Local Board has the authority
to contract with a provider if they determine there is a lack of providers in their area that offer
a specific training program.
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Comment #90 — Vetting process for adding training providers needs to be streamlined and
much improved. It is currently locally driven. Can this be centralized in state this can really help
achieve economies of scale? Additionally, the state has expertise in financial stability,
accessibility, compliance, etc.
Resolution — With the implementation of this policy, the EDD will review all Local Board
nominated providers and program for initial and continued eligibility ensuring the
requirements outline in this directive are applied consistently. In addition, the EDD is exploring
other ways to streamline and improve the ETPL process.
Comment #91— Are Adult Education and Literacy activities not allowable/fundable under
WIOA unless in conjunction with an authorized training? Are such activities allowable, but not
considered training? Are they simply not allowable?
Resolution — To be listed on the ETPL, the provider must be an eligible provider of adult
education and literacy activities under Title II of WIOA. Adult education and/or literacy
activities must be offered concurrently, or in combination with, occupational skills training.
Comment #92 — Public education course work should automatically be accessed and allowed
on ETPL. Data collection has proven prohibitive. Should all public schools, such as Adult Ed,
Community Colleges, ROP, contract education, etc., should be automatically eligible.
Resolution — Not all public education programs are in -demand, so each program should be
looked at individually for ETPL eligibility requirements. Per federal requirements, data
collection is required of all providers (except registered apprenticeships).
Comment #93 — Are all other service types on Section B, page 2 (except on the job training
[OJT], Incumbent Worker Training [IWT], and customized training) required to be on ETPL?
Resolution —Aside from OJT, IWT, and customized training, all services listed are considered
"training services," and when funded through an ITA, these must be on the ETPL per TEGL 8-
19.
Comment #94— Is it required that OJT, IWT, customized training providers are listed in CaIJOBS
as a non-ITA provider or be listed on the local ETPL?
Resolution — Local Areas are encouraged to enter OJT, IWT, and customized training providers
into CaIJOBS as a non-ITA provider. These providers are not required to be on the ETPL;
however, the Local Board must inform participants of the OJT, IWT, and customized training
options available. In CaIJOBS, these providers would be listed as either ETPL (ITA) or Local
Providers (non-ITA).
Comment #95 — If all elements of the Draft Directive become final, it will take all the time of
one full-time employee to implement them. Additional funding and training would have to be
provided by the state.
Resolution —The EDD will offer training, and quarterly meetings with the ETPL Coordinators to
provide technical assistance. Questions and concerns regarding Local Area's allocations can be
directed to the Local Board's Regional Advisor.
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Comment #96 — What about programs that are offered in English and Spanish? Should those
be listed separately, like programs that are online or in -person? BPPE does not mandate
combining of program data for English and Spanish courses.
Resolution — If the curriculum between a Spanish and an English program is the same, then the
program only needs to be entered once. The description of the program should indicate that
the program is offered in both English and Spanish. If the curriculum between the two
programs is different, then the programs should be listed separately, per DOL ETP reporting
requirements.
In -Demand
Comment #97 — Who verifies whether a program is in -demand? The ETPL coordinator of the
Local Board that nominated the provider? And what about priority sectors of adjacent or even
far -away Local Boards?
Resolution —The Local Board is responsible for verifying that a program be for occupations in
in -demand industry sectors identified by the state, region, or Local Board. In -demand or
priority industry sector information must be verified with the State Board and/or Local Board.
CA ETPL programs would then be available for other Local Boards to use. If the Local Board
chooses to have a local ETPL, the Local Board would determine if the program is in -demand in
their area.
Comment #98 — In -demand industry sectors are locally defined. How do you identify
occupations (by SOC code) that are in -demand as determined by the state? Where is this list
located? Would you use state in -demand to determine state eligibility, then use local in -
demand to determine local eligibility?
Resolution —California's Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan has language on what
is considered an in -demand occupation, as well as a list of occupations that Local Boards can
use to justify state in -demand requirements. Local Boards would then apply their own local
requirements for their local ETPL eligibility. You can find a link to the plan on the California
Workforce Development Board's website.
Local Board Policy
Comment #99 — Does the state have a guide for the specific documents that contribute to
"sufficient records"?
Resolution —This requirement is to ensure providers are submitting accurate data to the Local
Board. Providers can be removed for intentionally supplying inaccurate data. What constitutes
as "sufficient records" needs to be addressed in the Local Board's local policy.
Comment #100 — If the provider that went out of business is the only provider in a reasonable
distance, Local Boards may not be able to provide a comparable training alternative. Must we
provide travel costs if the client wishes to go?
Resolution —This would be something to address in the Local Board's local policy.
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Comment #101— Regarding the requirements for Local Board policy listed at the bottom of
page 5, isn't this already covered by BPPE Approval/Exemption or WASC accreditation?
Resolution —This requirement is for providers who are deemed exempt per CEC 94874, and
are not regionally accredited by an accrediting institution.
Comment #102 — Current local policy is to have individuals research and visit 3 schools that
provide the training that the individual is interested in, before they select which school they
wish to attend. Does this supersede the requirements described in Section E, page 5, and we
should no longer have the individuals go to 3 schools first?
Resolution — Local Boards can continue with this type of procedure, as described in their local
policy.
Local vs CA ETPL
Comment #103— Without clear guidelines, Local Boards cannot expect the participants to
understand why certain local programs are available in the state, but not in our Local Area. h
also makes it confusing for the participant when they are reverse referred from that training
provider and we will not approve the training locally, but it can be added to the CA ETPL.
Resolution —The state is working with the vendor to display CA and local ETPL programs
differently. This distinction in the system should help clarify what programs are available to
participants, depending on where they are located. TEGL 8-19 allows for Local Boards to
continue deciding what programs are allowed on their local ETPL.
Comment #104— If a Local Board utilizes the CA ETPL, CalJOBS serves as the "local list of
training providers and programs," correct? Is it possible for the Local Board to make
incumbent worker training provider information available when this is by definition only for a
specific employer and a specific group of employed individuals?
Resolution —The list available to the public includes training providers and programs that are
on the ETPL. Any additional training providers that are not on the ETPL (non-ITA) can be
entered as a local provider in CaIJOBS and only viewed by staff. The IWT may be eligible for,
but not required to be on, the ETPL.
Comment #105—Can state and local eligibility be conducted simultaneously?
Resolution — Local Boards can review the provider and program at the same time for both CA
and local ETPL eligibility, but they need to review the provider for the appropriate
requirements (i.e. local ETPL has additional requirements to eligibility that do not effect
eligibility for the CA ETPL). Also, CA ETPL eligibility review must happen first, because if they
are no longer eligible per CA ETPL requirements, then they cannot be on the local ETPL.
Comment #106 — For the purpose of review for continued eligibility, does local ETPL refer to
the geographic boundaries of the Local Board or the training providers that are under contract
to the Local Board for payment of ITAs?
Resolution —The local ETPL includes all providers that are on the CA ETPL, and meet that Local
Board's local ETPL requirements.
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Comment #107 — Local Boards may have additional criteria in order to be listed locally. For
those who do not meet our local requirements, we are expected to list and manage them for
the CA ETPL even though we will not use them locally? For both initial and continued
eligibility? What happens when a provider has an onsite program and have no enrollments?
We are expected to monitor them for compliance, review their performance, and provide
technical assistance even though they aren't utilized?
Resolution — If a provider and/or program meets the state requirements for the ETPL, and
their business is headquartered in Local Area A, then Local Board A must nominate this
provider profile to the CA ETPL. If the provider also has programs located in Local Area A, then
Local Board A must review and nominate those programs for inclusion on the ETPL—even if
this means the provider would not receive any participants. The Local Area can choose to only
use their local ETPL for serving their participants, but the providers on the CA ETPL still should
be available for other Local Boards to use. Local Board A would monitor for compliance, review
performance, and provide technical assistance. The Local Board can delist the provider if the
provider has not served at least one Title I, subtitle B enrollment during the previous two
program years. See "Training Provider Continued Eligibility Criteria" for requirements to be
reinstated to the ETPL.
Comment #108 — Will there be copy and paste functionality added or radio button to add a
program to the local ETPL?
Resolution — CaIJOBS includes the ability to copy program data and create duplicate programs
as needed via the "Duplicate" button in the Education and Training Programs tab. See
Attachment 5 for more guidance on how to navigate CaIJOBS.
Comment #109 —As written, it appears that providers outside the Local Area must be included
on the local ETPL, if there is no specific local criteria. What is the reasoning behind requiring all
CA ETPL to be also on the local ETPL? We don't include out -of -area training on our local ETPL,
but if a participant requests it, we will consider it on a case -by -case basis. Local Boards should
have the autonomy to consider allowing interested participants to attend out -of -area
providers on a case -by -case basis.
Resolution —A local ETPL is available for Local Boards to require additional criteria (such as
location) for providers to meet, in order for them to serve participants using WIOA funds. If no
additional requirements are added, then the Local ETPL will mirror the CA ETPL.
Comment #110 — Providers and programs may be eligible for the CA ETPL but not on the local
ETPL. Are Local Boards required to nominate them, based only on the requirements of the
Directive, will now be responsible to manage that provider and programs on the ETPL?
Resolution —Yes. If the provider meets the CA ETPL requirements, Local Boards are
responsible for nominating providers headquartered in their Local Area to the CA ETPL. They
are also responsible for nominating programs located within their Local Area to the ETPL,
assuming they meet the CA ETPL requirements. Per TEGL 8-19, page 5, Local Boards can only
use CA ETPL requirements when reviewing providers for the CA ETPL. After conducting state
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eligibility, the Local Board can then review the provider for local eligibility using their Local
ETPL-specific requirements.
Other
Comment #111— Who are the stakeholders involved in developing the CA ETPL policies and
procedures?
Resolution —The California Workforce Development Board, Local Boards, regulatory agencies,
and providers.
Comment #112 — Can an enrolled Youth in a Title I Youth program enroll in ITAs on ETPL if they
are over 18 or do they need to be enrolled as an Adult?
Resolution —An ITA can be used for an Out -of -School Youth ages 16 to 24, Adults, or Dislocated
Workers. In -school Youth cannot receive an ITA.
Comment #113 — Who is responsible for uploading documents into the provider's profile?
Resolution — Both the provider or the ETPL Coordinator have the ability to upload documents.
Comment #114 — ETPL Coordinator job qualifications need to be defined. Currently if an ETPL
Coordinator is not the MIS Administrator, they are excluded from invitations to MIS Admin
meetings and no alternative provisions are made to train new ETPL Coordinators.
Resolution —To ensure Local ETPL Coordinators receive the training and support needed, the
EDD will provide quarterly ETPL Coordinator webinars similar to the monthly MIS
Administrator call. In addition, Local ETPL Coordinators can contact the State ETPL Coordinator
and wsbetpl@edd.ca.gov to request assistance.
Comment #115 — Where would providers and/or Local Board staff go for resources on how to
navigate the Provider Module in CaIJOBS?
Resolution — Providers and Local Board staff can access the ETPL Guide Card, which is
attachment 5 of this Directive. Local Board staff can also access the Provider Services User
Guide located in the Staff Online Resources menu of CaIJOBS.
Comment #116 —The "CRS" designation is confusing to both providers and staff as it is not
spelled out or explained anywhere. Can this be removed if it is no longer relevant?
Resolution —The state is currently working with the vendor to improve the ETPL module and
make it more streamlined, and will look into removing the CRS designation.
Comment #117 — What staff privileges are associated to changing the Local Board responsible
for the provider on page 58 of the ETPL Guide Card?
Resolution —This is available to any staff with an ETPL Coordinator account.
Out -of -State Providers
Comment #118 — Can out-of-state providers have training paid for through an ITA?
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Resolution —All training providers, other than Distance Education training providers, that have
training sites located only outside of CA cannot be listed on the CA ETPL. Local Boards cannot
utilize an ITA with out-of-state training providers unless leveraging an approved ETPL
reciprocal agreement. Please see ETPL Reciprocal Agreements (WSD22-08) for more
information on the use of approved agreements.
Comment #119 — Can WIOA funds be used for out-of-state provider training, as long as the
provider is on the ETPL in the state where their headquarters is located?
Resolution —AII training providers, other than Distance Education training providers, that have
training sites located only outside of CA cannot be listed on the CA ETPL. Local Boards cannot
utilize an ITA with out-of-state training providers unless leveraging an approved ETPL
reciprocal agreement. Please see ETPL Reciprocal Agreements (WSD22-08) for more
information on the use of approved agreements.
Comment #120— When Local Boards contract with an out-of-state provider, how is EEO
monitoring conducted? What about going through a formal procurement process?
Resolution —To align with 20 CFR 680.320, the directive has been updated to remove the
ability for Local Boards to contract with a provider listed on another state's ETPL. All training
providers, other than Distance Education training providers, that have training sites located
only outside of CA cannot be listed on the CA ETPL. Local Boards cannot utilize an ITA with out-
of-state training providers unless leveraging an approved ETPL reciprocal agreement. Please
see ETPL Reciprocal Agreements (WSD22-08) for more information on the use of approved
agreements.
Pre -apprenticeships
Comment #121— Do pre -apprenticeships need to meet placement? In the last Directive, this
was spelled out.
Resolution —Yes, the pre -apprenticeship programs that are on the ETPL need to meet the
same standards as the other postsecondary programs.
Comment #122 — Suggestion to change pre -apprenticeship language to read: must provide
training that "leads" to an industry -recognized credential or certificate.
Resolution — No changes were made to the directive as a result of this comment.
Comment #123 — Can the state please elaborate on what Local Boards must require of pre -
apprenticeship training in the building and construction trades, especially those related to
Multi -Craft Core Curriculum (MC3)?
Resolution — If WIOA funds are being used to send participants to a construction pre -
apprenticeship, the state and Local Boards must ensure the pre -apprenticeships follow Multi -
Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) standards.
Comment #124 — If pre -apprenticeships are not required to be on the ETPL, is their inclusion
solely to use ITAs if it does lead to a credential? What does listed on ETPL and used in
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conjunction with an ITA mean? I thought ITAs and ETPL went hand in hand. Is it possible to get
a link to MC3 in the policy? If a pre -apprenticeship is listed on ETPL must it be connected with
a Registered Apprenticeship Program?
Resolution — Pre -apprenticeships are considered an individualized career service, and are not
required to be on the ETPL. However, if a Local Area wants to utilize an ITA, the program must
meet the requirements to be listed on the ETPL. The pre -apprenticeship must meet the
definition of occupational skills training and award an industry -recognized credential. If it does
not meet these requirements, it cannot be on the ETPL. In order to be eligible for the ETPL,
pre -apprenticeships must have a Letter of Commitment from a DOL or DIR DAS apprenticeship.
The last paragraph on page 8 states that Local Boards should prefer pre -apprenticeships that
are partnered with DIR DAS Approved apprenticeships. Here (PDF) are some resources for
understanding Multi -Craft Core Curriculum.
Third Party
Comment #125 — Isn't this third party subcontracting requirement applicable only to public
colleges and universities?
Resolution —This applies to both public and private provides accredited by WASC.
Comment #126 — Why are only WASC-accredited institutions limited from providing courses
via a third party if they participated in development of the curriculum and ensure
responsibility for the curriculum by issuing the related credential?
Resolution — WASC providers do not have their third party courses reviewed during
accreditation. To protect WIOA funds, third party vendors that directly receive tuition fees are
not allowed to provide training unless the third party vendor provider and program is on the
ETPL.
Comment #127 — Can an accredited training provider sub -contract to another training
provider, as long as that training provider is accredited by WASC?
Resolution — If the subcontracted training provider is directly receiving payment, they must be
listed as their own provider on the ETPL.
Comment #128— How do we determine which Local Board conducted continued eligibility for
the provider?
Resolution —The review record in CaIJOBS will show which Local Board completed the review.
Worker's Comp/Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB)
Comment #129 — Has this passage about removing Workers Comp providers been discussed
with the agencies that currently use the ETPL (e.g. Worker's Comp, VA, DOR)? We have
frequent requests from these agencies to verify and list their providers.
Resolution —Yes, the state has discussed this language with other agencies.
Comment #130 — ETPL Coordinators get a lot of calls for people looking for worker's comp
voucher training. It seems that the worker's comp customers have to guess what to do, and
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while this clarification in the Directive will give ETPL Coordinators a ready-made response as to
why ETPL Coordinators can't assist worker's comp customers, it still leaves worker's comp
customers with questions.
Resolution —The DIR handles the administration of the Worker's Comp program, which
includes informing those in the program of where they can use their voucher. State law
requires that vouchers only be used for public schools or providers on the ETPL. Local Boards
that receive questions from voucher holders should direct them to their employer, Claims
Administrator, or the Department of Industrial Relations.
Comment #131— What are some resources that Local Board staff can use for Worker's
Compensation questions?
Resolution —Afew resources regarding Workers' Compensation include the EDD's ETPL
webpage, which has a paragraph on Workers' Compensation, and Chapter 8 of the DIR's
Handbook on the Workers' Compensation program.
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ATTACHMENT 8
ERRATA CHRONOLOGY
The Workforce Services Directive ETPL Policy and Procedures (WSD21-03) dated November 10,
2021 was revised with the following changes:
Errata #1— On February 22, 2023, the following changes were made to the Directive:
• Directive, Page 1 and Attachment 7, page 1 — Corrected the number of comments
received from 135 to 131.
• Directive, Pages 1-2 — Made updates to the References section, including: updated
format to be in alignment with department guidance, added ETPL Reciprocal Agreements
(WSD22-08), and replaced Performance Guidance (WSD19-03) with Performance
Guidance (WSD22-01).
• Directive, Page 4 and 5, and Attachment 1, page 7, 13, 15, and 21— Due to removal of
Attachment 5, removed CaIJOBS ETPL Module Guide Card from list of attachments,
changed references to "Attachment 5" to "located on the Staff Online Resources page
in CaIJOBS," and updated references to Attachments 6 and 7 appropriately.
• Directive Page 4 and 5 — Added Errata Chronology.
• Attachment 1, page 7, Attachment 5, Page 1, and Attachment 7, page 13 and 23 —Added
language regarding the allowable use of an approved ETPL reciprocal agreement for Out -
of -State Training Providers.
• Attachment 1, page 9 and 10, Attachment 5, page 5 and 6, and Attachment 7, page 2 —
In alignment with the commission's update, change the abbreviation for the Western
Association of Senior College and University Commission from "WASC SCUC" to
"WSCUC".
• Attachment 1, page 10 and Attachment 4, page 1 — Added sentence clarifying that the
CA ETP Assurances Form (Attachment 4) is uploaded annually into the Documents
section of the provider profile, prior to the provider's eligibility review.
• Attachment 1, page 11 and Attachment 5, page 8 — Removed requirement for WSCUC
providers to have their training program, location, and mode of delivery approved.
• Attachment 4, page 2 — In the table, edited "ETPL Provider Number" to "ETPL Provider
Name" and "ETPL Program Number" to "ETPL Program Name."
• Attachment 5, page 1 — Simplified text from "Is the Training Provider headquartered
and/or has at least one physical training site in CA?" to "Does the Training Provider have
at least one physical training site in CA?"
• Attachment 5, page 4 and 7 — Changed text from "Does the program offer occupational
skills training that results in an industry -recognized credential?" to "Training Program
leads to employment in a specific occupation or an industry recognized postsecondary
credential?"
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CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS,_ GRANTS LOANS
and COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of
the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an
officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of
any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal; amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
2) if any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying." in
accordance with its Instructions.
3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including agreements) and
that all subrecipient's shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction Imposed by 31 U.S.C, 1352,
Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of
not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure occurring on or
before October 23, 1996, and of not less than $11,000 and not more than $110,000 for
each such failure.
Grantee/Contractor Organization
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Signature
Name of Certifying Official Signature
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Program Title /
Certification Regarding Drug -Free Worl(place Requirements
The certification set out below is a material representation upon which reliance is
placed by the U,S, Department of Housing and Urban Development in awarding
the grant, If it is later determined that the contractor knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug -Free Workplace
Act, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in addition to any
other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized
under the Drug -Free Workplace Act,
A. The contractor certifies that it will provide a drug -free workplace by:
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited in the contractor's workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
(b) Establishing a drug -free awareness program to Inform employees
about—
(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The contractor's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
assistance program; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug
abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
(c) Making it a requirement that each employee who will be engaged in
the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement
required by paragraph (a);
(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph -(a)
that, as a condition of employment under the contract, the employee
will
(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for
a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days
after such conviction.
EXHIBIT E
(e) Notifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from
an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction;
(f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice
under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so
convicted -
(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an
employee, up to and including termination; or
(2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug
abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such
purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement,
or other appropriate agency;
(g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug free
workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
and (f).
B. The contractor shall insert in the space provided on the attached "Place of
Performance" form the site(s) for the performance of work to be carried out
with the grant funds (including street address, city, county, state, and zip
code) ,the contractor further certifies that, if it is subsequently determined
that additional sites will be used for the performance of work under the
contract, it shall notify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development immediately upon the decision to use such additional sites by
submitting a revised "Place of Performance" form.
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Date
Program Operator Signature
EXHIBIT E
DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
FOR CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE
REQUIREMENTS
Name: gnna
Name of Contractor.,t�i�zt L'6l I Pi_
Contract Number:
Date: 6 fib,,
The Contractor shall insert in the space provided below the site(s) expected to be
used for the performance of work under the contract covered by the certification:
Place of Performance (include street address, city, county, state, zip code for each
site):
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Certification Re¢ardina
Debarment, Suspenslon, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
Lower Tier Covered Transactions
This certification is required by the regulations Implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and
Suspension, 29 CFR Part 98, Section 98,510, Participants' Responsibilities. The regulations were
published as Part VII of the May 16,1988, Federal Register (Pages 19160-19211).
(Before completing certification, read Instructions which are an integral part of certification)
1. The prospective primary participant, (Le, grantee) certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief,
that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense In connection
with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction
or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statues or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statements, or receiving stolen property.
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government
entity (federal, state or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated In paragraph
(1)(b) of this certification; and
d. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more
public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default,
2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal,
Name and Title of official Authorized to Certify
On Behalf of the Grantee
GOzU-
Date
EXHIBIT F
INSTRUCTION FOR CERTIFICATION
1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds is
providing the certification as set out below.
2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective recipient of
Federal assistance funds knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the Department of Labor (DOL) may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
3. The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds shall provide immediate written notice to the
person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective recipient of Federal
assistance funds learns that its certification was erroneous whom submitted or has become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
4. The terms "covered transaction", "debarment", "suspended", "ineligible", "lower tier covered
transaction", "participant", "person", "primary covered transaction", "principle", "proposal", and
"voluntarily excluded", as used in this cause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and
Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to
whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
5. The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds agrees by submitting this proposal that, should
the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier
covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the DOL.
6. The prospective recipient of Federal assistance funds agrees by submitting this proposal, that it will
include the clause title "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from the covered transaction unless it knows that the certification is erroneous.
7. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of
records in order to render in good faith the certification required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
8. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a
covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is
suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntary excluded from participation in this transaction, in
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the DOL may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
EXHIBIT F
Assurances & Certifications
Selected providers will be required to sign and submit "actual" assurances and certificates as required by
the City of Santa Ann and the Workforce Development Board on all contracts.
I recognize that I must give assurances for each item below. Please litillal each box indicating you have
read and are providing assurance you are at, will be in compliance ivith the following:
SAWDB uses the CalJOBS ETPL Module for accepting applications from the providers to be listed
on the ETPL. Local boards may authorize it single local board to act on their behalf in making
determinations for initial and/or subsequent eligibility ofproviders. Contractors must enter program(s)
of training services into CalJOBS. The training provider should only enter the programs) desired to
be on the CA ETPL, If the program is offered with multiple modes of delivery, or course lengths, the
program must be entered separately for each variation.
SAWDB has auth6". the South Bay WDB to make initial and subsequent eligibility determinations
for applications submitted from providers. Contractors should contact the South Bay WDB 11539
a Hawthorne Blvd„ 51 Floor, Hawthorne, CA 90250, 310-970-7700.
CONTRACTOR is required to be in compliance with South Bay WDB Master agreement and
SAWDB agreement,
In cases where South Bay WDB has denied a provider's application, provider may submit the
application to SAWDB far consideration and processing at 801 W. Civic Center Dr. #200, Santa Ana,
CA 92701 ATTN: SAWDB Staff. The submission must include completed ETPL training program
applications and a copy of the letter from the South Bay WDB denying application.
Local boards may establish local policies requiring performance above the state minimum standards
for providers to be included on the ETPL,
Acceptance and processing of an application does not constitute an agreement or relationship between
the CONTRACTOR and SAWDB, nor does it guarantee any referrals to the provider by SAWDB,
Applications will be process on an ongoing basis,
lJ CONTRACTOR must be in compliance with the State and Federal regulations, per Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Eligible CONTRACTOR List Policy and Procedure
n� WSD 15.07 or it's replacement.
t�J CONTRACTORS must also meet one of the fallbwhtg criteria in order to have their programs
listed on the ETPL.
1) Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education Approval to Operate, or Verification of
Exemption by BPPE.'
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2) Accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, WASC,
or the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, CSU', UC, and other
WASC accredited institutions. This accreditation can be verified at: www.accjc.ora/ or
www.wascsonior.ortiJ
3) Postsecondary institutions eligible under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (fIEA) and
offering programs leading toward an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or certificate.
4) Approval by the California Department of Education.
5) Approval by the Chancellor's Office of (lie California Community Colleges (CCCCO).
CONTRACTOR must reai)miy to be considered for subsequent approval on the ETPL and agrees to
pprovide the required performance and cost information data,
PJ CONTRACTOR must annually meet the state's minimum performance standards, however the
SAWDB may set higher levels. Public Postsecondary Community Colleges, CSUs, and UCs are
required to provide performance information for consideration of placement on the CA ETPL, but due
to heavy state oversight, investment, and the Inability to capture true program outcome data, these
r institution types are not required to meet a specific performance threshold to be listed on the CA ETPL,
LtC I CONTRACTOR's BPPB accredited shall provide a copy of the provider's BPPE Annual Report (the
Performance Pact Sheet) to document their aehievement of the performance criteria if applicable,
ALL Training on the ETPL must be for occupations in in -demand industry sectors identified by the
state, regional or local workforce development boards,
All Training oil the BTPL must provide training services that lead to an industry -recognized credential,
national or state certificate, or degree, hicluding all Industry appropriate competencies, licensing
and/or certification requirements.
CONTRACTOR understands that all performance data and data submitted on the ETPL must be made
available for data verification by the SAWDB or the State EDD office,
CONTRACTOR must maintain all the relevant records utilized to support the data submitted on ETPL
for audit or monitoring purposes by the SAWDB or the State EDD office,
CONTRACTOR that claim an exemption to BPPB (Sogdon 94874 of the BPPB Act), must apply
and receive a "Verification of Exemption" before being listed on the ETPL. Since it has been
determined that any expenditure of public funds, state or federal, that directly benefits a student to be
student financial assistance, we expect that instances of exemption will be very rare,
CONTRACTOR must have all considered training programs listed with the BPPE, the SAWDB may
verity the data that was submitted to BPPE.
iAll new and current CONTRACTOR will be required to be registered in CaIJOBSsm and must have
all considered training programs listed with the BPPE match on CaIJOBS,
All CONTRACTOR are required to enter performance data for each program to be listed on the ETPL
and provide evidence to the Local Board that they have met the minimum performance criteria
required, Programs that do not include performance data will not be approved for listing on the ETPL,
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[#CONTRACTOR must have their current course catalogs on file with the SAWDB.
CONTRACTOR agrees to immediately notify (within 10 working days) the SAWDB, in writing, of
any changes in the information submitted with initial agreement,
CONTRACTOR agrees to accept WIOA eligible referrals from the Santa Ana WORK Center on an
individual referral basis,
CONTRACTOR shall not accept nor enroll WIOA participants who do not meet the
CONTRACTOR's entrance requirements, which are to be the same general entrance requirements
required of public students, and agrees to submit a written notification to the Santa Ana WORK
`Center's Case Manager stating the reason(s) for non -acceptance,
�l] r CONTRACTOR agrees to assist the WIDA client in applying for PELL Orants and ally other funds
that might be available to offset the cost to WIOA and to work together with the WIOA client's Case
Manager to ensure all other funding sources are investigated and those funds obtained before
submitting the Vendor Voucher to the SAWDB for payment.
CONTRACTOR agrees to cross out sections of the student enrollment agreement that would hold the
\WIOA participant financially responsible for any training related expenses.
Once accepted, CONTRACTOR agrees to enroll the WIOA participant in the course stipulated on the
ondor Voucher and no other.
CONTRACTOR agrees to invoice the Santa Ana WORK Center, on a cost reimbursement basis, for
third party testing (Microsoft, Novell, A+, etc.) and will provide a copy of the Pass/Fail results at that
time.
Pre -Apprenticeship CONTRACTORS must include a letter of commitment from an approved
apprenticeship program and meet the application policies and procedures required for the type of
program (e.g., community college, private post -secondary, adult education provider, etc,).
CONTRACTOR Apprenticeship Programs registered under the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA)
or recognized by DTR/DAS are exempt from Initial eligibility procedures, Registered apprenticeship
programs must be Included and maintained on the list of eligible providers of training services as long
as the corresponding program remains registered, as described at WIOA sec.122(a)(3),
CONTRACTOR agrees to allow SAWDB, Banta Ana WORK Center, the State of California, and the
Department of Tabor, the WIOA client and any of their duly authorized representatives' access to gll
the retards regarding the WIOA client for monitoring purposes. The records include any books„
documents, papers, files and computer data directly pertinent to the records of the WIOA participant.
The right to records Includes the right to make excerpts, transcripts and photocopies. The right also
includes the right to have reasonable and timely access to personnel for the purpose of interviews quid
discussions related to the retards of the WIOA participant,
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide progress reports w uiph indicate grades and test scares. as well as
anendancc reports, to the WIOA client's Case Manager on a monthly basis.
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CONTRACTOR agrees to notify the WIOA client's Case Manager immediately (within 5 working
days) if the WIOA client is absent for more than 3 days in a row, has sporadic attendance or drops out
of school unless other arrangement are mado in writing.
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide a copy of the "reimbursement form" and issue a refund check to
the "City of Santa. Ana" for the number of unused training hours and any non -issued training/testing
vouchers, books, tools, etc, due within 30 calendar days after the last day the WIOA client attended
school or the flay the school was notified that the WIOA client dropped. Said check to be mailed to
the attention of the WIOA Case Manager, 801 W Civic Center Dr., #200, Strata Ana, CA 92701,
CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the WIOA Case Manager a copy of the WIOA client's certificate
of completion or diploma or official transcripts within 10 working days of tile date of completion or
graduation.
LU7 CONTRACTOR agrees to provide the WIOA client with the same level of job search/placoment
assistance as provided to the public students and to provide the WIOA Case Manager with all the
pertinent information regarding the placement of the WIOA client within 5 working days of the WIOA
olferr0s first day of employment. A WIOA client has 180 days after completing training to get a job
for the CONTRACTOR to get credit for placement in employment.
I am authorized by my Board of Directors, Trustees, otter legally qualified officer, or as the owner of
this agency or business to submit this proposal.
CONTRACTOR is not currently on any Federal, State of California, or local Debarment list.
will provide records to show that we are fiscally solvent, if needed.
CONTRACTOR has, or will have, all of the fiscal control and accounting procedures needed to ensure
that WfOA funds will be used as required by Taw and contract.
CONTRACTOR has additional funding sources and will not be dependent on WIOA funds alone.
meet the applicable Federal, State, and local compliance requirements. These
ited to:
Records accurately reflect actual performance if applicable.
Maintain record confidentiality, as required.
Reporting financial, participant, and performance data, as required,
Comply with State and Federal fiscal and program activity audits.
with Federal and State man -discrimination provisions,
Meeting requirements of Section 504 of the' Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
Meeting requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990. (submit completed survey)
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Meeting all applicable labor law, including Child Labor Law standards,
Agree to provide a drug free workplace,
pJ Agree to insure the City of Santa Ana through General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability
Coverage in the amount of 11,000,000.00 policy.
Agree to provide all participants with Grievance procedures.
Agree to insure proposer's employees through Workers Compensation Insurance (including part-time
employees)
I�Iprocurement policies and procedures are in place and meet federal guidelines.
TRACTOR will not:
Use WIGA m,ouoy to assist, promote, or deter union organizing.
IIUse funds to employ or train of persons in sectarian activities.
I Use itutds for youth in the construction, operation, or ninintenance of any part of a facility to be used
} for sectarian instruction or religious worship.
tJJ/ Use WIGA money under this costtract to purchase any equipment,
I hereby assure that all of the above are true.
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Date
COMPLAINT HANDLING
UNDER THE
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
Santa Ana Local Workforce Development Area
Revised March 10, 2023
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Table of Contents
Information Regarding Complaints 3
A. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Complaints 3
Policy Statement 3
2. Civil
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3. Nondiscrimination laws under WIOA 4
4. How to File Your Complaint 5
B. Criminal Complaints 6
II. General Procedures for Handling Non -Criminal Violations of the Act 6
III. Procedures for Handling Complaints at the LWDA Level 8
IV. Procedures for Handling Complaints at the State Level 12
V. Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints by Participants 15
VI. Procedures for Handling Disability Complaints by Participants 17
GLOSSARY OF WIOA TERMS 20
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Information Regarding Complaints
A. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Complaints
1. Policy Statement
In carrying out the purpose of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), the
City of Santa Ana Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) will establish
programs to prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force and to
afford job training to those individuals facing serious barriers to employment. Every
effort will be made to provide services necessary for eligible individuals to obtain
productive employment.
In implementing WIOA, all contractors in the Santa Ana LWDA will foster equal
opportunity and non-discrimination, as provided in State and Federal equal
opportunity and non-discrimination laws including, but not limited to:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
• Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act of 2014
In keeping with our commitment, no individual shall be excluded from participation in,
denied benefits of, subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment, in the
administration or of in connection with any WIOA funded program because of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation or belief.
Participation in programs and activities financially assisted in whole or in part under
WIOA shall be open to citizens and nationals of the United States, lawfully admitted
permanent resident aliens, lawfully admitted refugee, parolees, and other individuals
authorized by the Attorney General to work in the United States.
No individual will be intimidated, threatened, coerced, or discriminated against
because of filing a complaint, furnishing information, or assisting or participating in
any manner in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity
related to the administration of WIOA.
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Administration responsibility for this Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EO/AA)
Program is delegated to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer for the
Santa Ana local Workforce Development Area. Equal opportunity and non-
discrimination, however, will only be achieved through leadership and implementation
of a viable Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Program.
2. Civil Rights
No one applying for or enrolled in the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
programs may be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, disability,
national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or beliefs.
This means that — for any of the characteristics listed above:
• You may not be denied the opportunity to enroll in WIOA.
• No benefits or services may be denied you for discriminatory reasons.
• You may not be segregated or treated any differently from other applicants or
participants, while you are being registered, interviewed, counseled or tested; or
while you are working or attending classes as part of the program.
• You must be provided an equal chance to use all facilities available in the
program.
• Fair employment practices must be provided to all staff with regard to recruiting,
hiring, transferring, promotions, training, compensation, benefits, layoff, and
termination.
You have the right to make a complaint if you feel you have been denied any of the
above opportunities. You cannot in any way be penalized for filing a complaint. Your
WIOA sponsor has established a mechanism for handling complaints and grievances.
Your complaint must be filed within 180 days. All complaints will be handled
confidentially.
3. Nondiscrimination Laws under WIOA
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or religion.
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Prohibits arbitrary discrimination against persons' age 40-70.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Prohibits discrimination based on disability.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Prohibits discrimination in any education or training program or activity receiving
federal financial assistance.
OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964
Prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin in all terms and conditions of employment and establishes the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as the administrative agency.
White House Executive Order no. 11246 as Amended by Executive Order No.
11375
Creates the office of Federal Contract Compliance and prohibits discrimination
based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin.
Department of Labor Secretary's Order no. 4-73
Prohibits discrimination based on sex.
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Prohibits pay differential solely because of sex.
Emergency Employment Act of 1971
Prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, or
beliefs.
4. How to File Your Complaint
a. Put your complaint in writing.
b. Have it sworn to before a notary public, if possible.
c. Provides details that tell what happened, where it happened and when it
happened.
d. Give the name and addresses of all persons who were present or who had
anything to do with the matter.
...Complaints on the basis of race, color, or national origin, age, sex, religion, political
affiliation or belief, retaliation and citizenship, must be filed within 180 days of the
alleged occurrence directly with:
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Director
Civil Rights Center
U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-4123
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20210
Complaints on the basis of disability must be filed within 180 days of the alleged
occurrence. These complaints must be filed directly with the WIOA administrative
entity. The WIOA administrative entity shall issue a written decision within 30 days of
the filing of the complaint. If the complaint is still unresolved, an appeal may be made
to the Chief of State Workforce Investment Division Office.
The Department of Labor, the Civil Service Commission, the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, and many other offices and agencies are committed to
assuring equal employment opportunities for all persons. They will protect you.
A case may be taken to court if the other processes do not yield satisfactory results.
You may hire your own lawyer, or if you cannot afford one, the court may appoint one
for you.
It is unlawful for an employer, union, or employment agency to punish you or any
witness for attempting to present the facts in a case.
YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER THE
WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT
Santa Ana Local Workforce Development Area
801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)565-2600
B. Criminal Complaints
In accordance with the WIOA and the implementing code of Federal section 667.600....
Federal handling of criminal complaints and report fraud, abuse and other criminal
activity. All information and complaints involving fraud, abuse or other criminal activity
shall be reported directly and immediately to the City of Santa Ana and the Secretary of
Labor."
II. General Procedures for Handling Non -Criminal Violations of the Act
The following procedure is promulgated to meet the requirements of Title 20, of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 186 through 188 of the WIOA regulations, and Section 181 of the
Act (Public Law 105.200: 29 U.S. Code Sec. 2931 et seq.) at the State and LWDA level for the
receipt, investigation, hearing, and resolution of complaints by WIOA participants, sub
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recipients, applicants for participation, or financial assistance, labor unions, community based
organizations, or any other persons.
These procedures provide for resolution of non -criminal complaints arising from the operation of
the Santa Ana LWDA.
A complaint is defined here as a written expression by a party alleging a violation of the Act,
regulations promulgated under the Act, recipient grants, sub agreements, or other specific
agreements under the Act, including terms and conditions of employment of such participants in
employment training programs. All complaints, amendments and withdrawals shall be in
writing. These procedures are intended to resolve matters which concern policies, procedures
or action(s) arising in connection with WIOA programs operated by each LWDA grant recipient
and sub recipient under the Act.
These procedures shall not be construed as affecting any other available legal remedy outside
of the WIOA complaint process (i.e., disputes regarding terms and conditions of employment of
any employee who is not a participant), either separately or simultaneously, that a person may
wish to pursue in the resolution of a non-WIOA complaint. Also, these procedures do not
restrict the LWDA grant recipient staff in carrying out informal discussion
Procedures do not restrict the LWDA grant recipient staff in carrying out informal discussion and
resolution of any problems outside of and without resort to the formal complaint procedure.
A. The following principles and rules apply to all complaints at all steps of the complaint
procedures:
1. All complaints must be made in writing within 180 days of the alleged occurrence,
except complaints alleging fraud or criminal activity.
2. All persons filing a complaint shall be free from restraint, coercion, reprisal, or
discrimination. Good faith efforts shall be made to informally resolve the complaint
prior to the scheduled hearing. Complainants have the right to withdraw their
complaints (in writing) at any time prior to the hearing. A complainant may amend
his/her complaint to correct technical deficiencies but not to add issues.
3. Complainants shall have the right to be represented at their own expense by
person(s) of their choosing at all levels of the complaint process.
4. Upon enrollment into employment or training, participants shall be provided with a
written description of these procedures, including notification of their right to file
complaints and instructions for filing.
An employer of participants, including private -for -profit employers of participants, may
use this or other complaint resolution procedures so long as the participant is
informed of the complaint resolution procedure they are to follow and the time frames
governing review of complaints are met.
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A "participant", within the meaning of these procedures, is an individual who receives
employment -training services under a program funded by Santa Ana LWDA. The
Complaint Resolution Procedures contained herein (or the alternative procedures
which an employer may use) shall be available to participants to resolve disputes
regarding items and conditions of employment of such participants in employment
training programs. However, such procedures shall not be used to resolve disputes
regarding terms and conditions of employment of any employee who is not a
participant as defined herein.
5. If a complaint does not receive a decision at the LWDA grant recipient level within 60
days of filing the complaint or receives an unsatisfactory decision, the complainant
then has a right to request a review of the complaint by the Governor.
6. Complainants must initially file and exhaust LWDA grant recipient/hearing procedures
prior to appealing to the State except where the State determines that the LWDA
grant recipient's procedures are not in compliance with the State's procedures.
III. Procedures for Handling Complaints at the LWDA Level
A. Receipt Complaints
Pursuant to the WIOA regulations found at 20 CFR, Section 683.600, the LWDA
administrative entities have the responsibility to conduct hearings and resolve complaints
made by individuals about the administration of programs in the LWDA. "LWDA level"
encompasses LWDA administrative entity and employers to which the administrative entity
has delegated the complaint resolution process. The following comprise the guidelines for
resolving issues arising in connection with WIOA programs operated by the Santa Ana
LWDA including resolutions of complaints arising from actions, such as audit disallowances
or the imposition of sanctions taken by the Governor with respect to audit findings,
investigations or monitoring reports.
1. Form and Filing of Compliant
Official filing date of the compliant is the date the written complaint is received. The filing
of the complaint with the Santa Ana LWDA Equal Employment Opportunity Officer shall
be considered as a request for hearing and a decision must be issued within 60 days.
The complaint must be in writing and must be signed and dated. The complaint should
also contain the following information:
a. Full name, telephone number, if any, and mailing address of the complainant;
b. Full name, telephone number, and mailing address of the agency involved (respondent);
c. Clear and concise statement of facts including dates constituting alleged violation;
d. What provisions under the Act, regulations, grant or other agreements under the Act, are
believed to have been violated;
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e. Remedy sought by the complainant; and
If the complainant is a private or public entity or corporation, and not a natural person,
the filing of the complaint must be duly authorized by the governing body of such entity
or corporation.
The absence of any of the requested information shall not be a basis for dismissing the
complaint.
A copy of the complaint must be sent to the respondent and both parties notified of the
opportunity for an informal resolution. At each step of the complaint process, the complainant
must be notified in writing of the next procedural step.
2. Informal Conference
Informal conferences will be utilized by the Santa Ana LWDA to resolve complaints;
however, such informal conferences shall not extend the time within which a decision
must be issued after receipt of a complaint. Attempts at informal resolution will
commence with two (2) weeks of the date of filing of the complaint.
a. The EEO Officer will review the case and ascertain facts prior to the conference so that
appropriate resolution can take place at the time of this meeting whenever possible.
Although the complainant should be encouraged to attend this conference, his/her failure
to do so should not preclude his/her right to request a hearing on the matter.
c. If mutually satisfactory resolution results and the Santa Ana LWDA concurs, the EEO
Officer will write a brief report for the file stating the issues and resolution. The matter
shall then be considered closed.
d. If resolution does not result, the complainant shall be provided the necessary information
and assistance to request a hearing if he/she so desires.
3. Request for Hearing
a. As in the case of the complaint, the request for a hearing should be put in writing and
be filed in person or by mail. A governing board resolution of authorization to appeal
should also be submitted when appropriate. The request should be filled with:
Daniel Durham
Sr. Personnel Analyst — EEO Officer
20 Civic Center Drive, M-24
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)647-5330
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b. A hearing will be scheduled by the EEO Officer within thirty (30) days of the date of
filing of the complaint.
4. Notice of Hearing
Upon receipt of the request for hearing, the complainant and the respondent will be
notified in writing of the hearing ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of the hearing.
The ten-day notice may be shortened with the written consent of the parties. A decision
will be issued by the Santa Ana LWDA within sixty (60) days of the date of filing of the
complaint.
The hearing notice shall be in writing and contain the following information:
a. The date of notice, name of the complainant, and the name of the party against whom
the complaint is filed.
b. The date, time and place of hearing before an impartial hearing officer.
c. A statement(s) of the alleged violation(s)
d. Advise as to where information or assistance may be obtained, and the name, address,
and telephone number of the Santa Ana LWDA Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)
Officer who can answer inquiries.
B. Conduct of Hearing
The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner with strict rules of evidence not
applicable. Unnecessary technicalities should be avoided. It should provide the flexibility to
enable adjustment to the circumstances presented.
1. The hearing officer shall have complete independence to obtain facts and make
decisions. The hearing officer shall be in a position to render impartial decisions and
thus should not be subordinate to the Santa Ana LWDA or its sub recipients. The
hearing officer will be selected from a list of names on file with the EEO Officer.
2. Full regard must be given to the requirements of due process to insure a fair and
impartial hearing.
3. The hearing office designated by the EEO Officer to function in a quasi-judicial capacity
should begin the hearing by summarizing the record and the issue and should explain
the manner in which the hearing will be conducted, making sure that everyone involved
understands the proceedings. Such explanations should be adapted to the needs of the
specific situation. The hearing officer might take testimony under oath or affirmation to
give some assurance of veracity to the hearing.
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4. The burden of proof should be reasonable and flexible, dependent upon the
circumstances of the case involved. The hearing officer determines the order of proof.
Generally, the party making the complaint has the obligation of establishing his or her
case and should be examined first.
5. The party involved should have the right to be represented (at their own expense)
he/she so desires. Other he/she is limited to his/her own abilities and those to the
hearing officer in obtaining testimony in the case.
6. It is important that the hearing officer obtain the fullest information for the record. If the
parties involved, or their representatives, do not know how to ask the right or pertinent
questions in pursuing their right to due process, it shall be necessary for the hearing
officer to step in to have all the materials and relevant facts elicited.
7. The practice in informal hearings is generally not to apply strict rules of evidence in
obtaining facts. However, the quantity of evidence required to support a decision on an
issue should be sufficiently credible that the state (or other appropriate agency), upon
reviewing the decision, would conclude that the decision is supported by substantial
evidence.
8. The hearing officer should attempt to negotiate a resolution of the issue at any time prior
to the conclusion of the hearing.
9. Within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer will issue a
recommended decision to the LWDA for final determination. The recommended decision
shall be in writing and may be accepted, rejected or modified by the Santa Ana
Workforce Development Board.
C. Issuance of Decision
Within sixty (60) calendar days of filing of the complaint, the Santa Ana LWDA shall issue a
written decision to all parties by first class mail. The final decision shall contain the following
information:
1. The name of the parties involved.
2. A statement of the alleged violation and issues related to the alleged violation.
3. A statement of the facts.
4. The decision and the reasons for the decision.
5. A statement of corrective action, if any, to be taken.
6. Notice of the right to request, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the decision, a
review of the decision by the State Review Panel.
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D. Record of Hearing
An administrative file containing support documents on the complaint resolution process
hearing conducted will be retained by the Santa Ana LWDA. The purpose of a record is to
serve as substantiation of the process followed by the Santa Ana LWDA on the resolution of
the issues and the results. This information would then be available for subsequent review
in the event the matter is raised with the State. Such records must be retained for a three-
year period after the grant has been officially closed out.
The Santa Ana LWDA's written decision will be included in the record. Evidence received at
the hearing, notes by the hearing officer, stenographer's notes and tape recordings may
also be used.
E. Establishment of Complaint Procedures
In accordance with Section 683.600, each employing agency including private -for -profit
employers of participants under the Act is required to establish a complaint procedure for
resolving matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment. Employers may
operate their own grievance system or may utilize the Santa Ana LWIDA's established
procedures under Section 683.600. At a minimum these procedures must include:
Written notice, upon enrollment into employment training services, of the scope and
availability of such procedures. Employer's grievance procedures shall be set forth in a
written document and must meet the regulation mandate that a complaint will be
resolved with sixty (60) days from the date the complaint was filed. A copy of employer's
grievance procedure shall be provided to each participant upon enrollment in
employment training.
2. Written notice, at the time the grievance is filed, of the procedures under which the
grievance will be processed.
3. Written notification of the disposition of the grievance and a written decision shall be
issued within thirty (30) days of the filing of the grievance unless a present and long
established grievance specifically provides other limits; and
4. Written notification of the participant's right to request a review of the employer's
decision by the Santa Ana LWDA and the State Review Panel in accordance with
Section 683.600.
IV. Procedures for Handling Complaints at the State Level
Section 181 (c) of the Act and the WIOA regulations at 20 CFR, Section 683.600 (d) requires
the Governor to establish a State Review process of complaints filed at the LWDA grant
recipient level and of complaints initially filed at the State level.
Appeals of decisions issued at the LWDA level including audit disallowances and sanctions
shall be reviewed by the State Review Panel. The State Review Panel shall review the record
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established at the LWDA level and shall issue a decision based on the information contained
therein.
Complaints which may be initially filed at the State level will be heard by an independent
hearing officer designated by the State Workforce Investment Division (WID). The hearing
officer shall conduct a hearing and issue a recommended decision to the State Panel. The
recommended decision shall be in writing and may be accepted, rejected or modified by the
State Review Panel.
A. Form and Filing of Complaint.
1. Request for State Review of LWDA Level Decisions
On receipt of a complainant's request for review because of an unsatisfactory decision,
the State shall provide for an independent state review.
2. Filing of Requests for State Review
The State Review Panel shall review all LWDA level decisions when a request for review
is filed within 10 days of receipt of the adverse decision. Such requests must be filed in
writing with the Chief of the WID Office. The request for review should contain the
following information:
a. Full name, address, and telephone number of the party requesting the review
b. Full name, address, and telephone number of the other party
c. A copy of the decision
d. Brief statement of reasons for review or the section of the LWDA decision to be
reviewed including regulatory and statutory citations
e. A statement of the relief sought.
3. Complainant Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the complainant to include in the request for review a written
statement setting forth the facts presented at the LWDA hearing which support the
requested relief.
The Chief, WID, shall mail a copy of the request for review to the other party and to the
LWDA. It shall be the responsibility of the LWDA to submit the complete record including
a typed record of the hearing to the Chief, WID, within ten (10) days.
B. Conduct of Hearings.
1. Request for Hearing at the State Level
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If no decision has been issued at the LWDA level or the State has determined an audit
disallowance or imposed sanctions, the complainant may request a hearing. The
hearing officer will then issue a recommended decision to the State's Review Panel for
final determination.
2. Filing for Request for Review
The request for a State hearing shall be filed within ten (10) days after LWDA should
have issued a decision or ten (10) days after the issuance of the audit disallowance or
sanction. The request shall be filed directly with the Chief of the WID in writing and
should include the following:
a. Full name, address, and telephone number of the LWDA
b. Name, address, and telephone number of the LWDA
C. Copies of complaints made at LWDA level from which no decisions were
issued or sanctions and Imposed.
d. A statement of basis for the request for hearing.
3. Evidentiary Hearing
Upon receipt of the request for a State level hearing, a hearing before a designated
hearing officer will be scheduled.
The hearing will be recorded mechanically or by court reporter.
Both parties concerned will have the opportunity to present oral and written testimony
under oath, to call and question witnesses in support of his/her position, to present oral
and/or written arguments, to examine records and documents relevant to the issue(s),
and to be represented.
The hearing officer shall issue a written decision, which shall be forwarded to the State
Review Panel for final determination,
The State Review Panel may accept, reject or modify this recommendation. The
decision of the State Review Panel is final except for audit disallowances, which must be
approved by the Secretary of Labor
C. State Review Panel
The State Review Panel will consist of a panel of three representatives from the
Employment Development Department: one from the Legal Offices, one from the WID,
and one from the Director's office. The panel will issue a written decision, which will be
sent to the appropriate parties within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request for State
review.
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V
Decisions issued by this panel, under the authority of the Governor, are final.
D. Issuance of State Review Decision.
The State review will be limited to violations of the WIOA, implementing WIOA regulations or
the grant agreement. This review shall be limited to the record established at the LWDA
hearing.
Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints by Participants.
A. Complaints on the basis of race, color, or national origin, age, sex, religion, political
affiliation or belief, retaliation, and citizenship, where appropriate, must be filed within 180
days of the alleged occurrence.
1. It is the responsibility of the Santa Ana LWDA's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Officer to determine jurisdiction and to make the complainant aware of and provide
assistance in filing a complaint in accordance with the Santa Ana LWDA's procedure
under Section II (A).
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PROCEDURES FR H1N15;LIN'G
NON C2IM71iA COMA, LAIa�1iT<
No later than
180 days of
alleged
discrimination
Within 10 days of
receipt of
unsatisfactory
decision or 10
days from date
LWDA decision
should have been
issued.
Handling of complaints filed at LWDA level arising in connection with
WIOA programs operated by LWDAs
Informal Resolution Process
Unsatisfactory Decision or LWDA Decision not Issued within 60 days
Request for State Review
Governor's Decision issued by State Review Panel
If no decision issued by State Review Panel
Appeal to DOL
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2. In cases where areas of authority overlap, it is the responsibility of the EEO Officer to
advise the complainant of the existence of State, Federal and other proper action
agencies, which may also have a bearing.
3. Complainants alleging discrimination under this part will be made aware of their right to
file directly with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), U.S. Department of Labor and
applicable procedures.
4. Complainants must file their complaint directly with:
Daniel Durham
Sr. Personnel Analyst — EEO Officer
20 Civic Center Drive, M-24
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)647-5330
VI. Procedures for Handling Disability Complaints by Participants
Complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability will be filed and processed under
the Department of Labor regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
at 29 Code of Federal Regulations Section 32.
1. Complaints must exhaust the Santa Ana LWDA's informal resolution procedures
before filing their complaint with OCR.
2. Complainants will be made aware of the 180 days requirement in which to file his/her
complaint.
A. Procedures at the LWDA Level
The complainant shall file his/her complaint directly with the Santa Ana LWDA. Upon
receipt of the complaint, the EEO Officer shall investigate and gather information
concerning the complaint.
2. An informal conference will be held with the parties concerned in an effort to resolve the
issue(s). The complainant has the right to be present and may be represented during
the conference.
3. The Santa Ana LWDA shall issue in writing its decision to the complainant no later than
thirty (30) days after the filing of the complaint.
B. Procedures at the State Level
1. The complainant may appeal to the State if he/she is not satisfied with the decision of the
Santa Ana LWDA.
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2. The Complainant must file his/her appeal as a request for review directly with the Chief
WID within ten (10) calendar days after the receipt of the Santa Ana LWDA's decision.
3. The Chief-WID, shall issue a decision no later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt
of the request for review.
4. After the complainant has received a decision or no decision has been received from the
Director of Employment Development Department (on behalf of the Governor), the
complainant has the right to appeal his/her complaint within thirty (30) calendar days to
the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) with the Department of Labor.
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No later than
180 days of
alleged
discrimination
Filed within 30
days of
LW DA/State
Decision or 90
days from date of
Initial filing of
complaints
Filing of complaint on the basis of Disability with LWDA
Informal Resolution
If no resolution reached
Request for Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Hearing Conducted
LWDA Decision
Unsatisfactory Decision or No Decision
State Review
Governor's Decision
Appeal to Assistant Secretary Department of Labor
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Day 1
Day/45 Day
60 Days
GLOSSARY OF WIOA TERM
AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT — A law passed by Congress in 1975 which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of age by any program or activity receiving Federal Funds.
APPLICANT — An individual who applies to a subrecipient or contract for services provided under
WIOA and who has not yet transitioned to the status of participant.
ASSESSMENT — Services designed to determine each participant's employability, aptitudes, abilities
and interests and to develop a plan to achieve the participant's employment and related goals; also to
identify the available employment and traning activities appropriate for the participant. Testing and
counseling may also be used during assessment process.
CHARGING PARTY (CP) COMPLAINANT GRIEVANT OR AGGRIEVED PERSON — The person
who charges that he/she has been discriminated against under Department of Justice
nondiscrimination and civil rights regulations and/or guidelines.
DISCRIMINATION — In general, a failure to treat all equally, whether intentional or unintentional; the
effect of an action, policy or practice which selects an individual or class of persons to receive
unequal treatment.
ELIGIBLE NON -CITIZEN — Lawfully admitted permanent resident, aliens, lawfully admitted refugees,
and parolees and other individuals authorized by the Attorney General to work in the United States.
EMPLOYER — An employer subject to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
including state and local governments and any Federal agency subjects to the provisions of Section
717 of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; and any Federal contractor or subcontractor covered by
executive Order 11246, as amended.
GRIEVANCE — An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or burden or denies some
equitable or legal right, or causes injustice .
INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY — Any individual who has a physical or mental disability that
constitutes or results in a substantial challenge to employment.
INTAKE — Includes screening to determine eligibility; to select from eligible applicants those
individuals who are most in need and can benefit from program services; to complete procedural
requirements necessary to enroll an individual into the program and to refer those not enrolled to
other programs.
JOINT COMPLAINT — A complaint of employment discrimination covered by Title VII or the Equal
Pay Act and by Title VI or Title IX. Individual "joint complaints" are normally investigated by EEOC
unless OCR has a compelling reason to investigate. "Joint complaints" alleging discrimination in
employment and other practices and pattern or practice "joint complaints" are normally investigated
by OCR.
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JURISDICTION — Authority to investigate and resolve complaints against an institution subject to a
law or statute which has been assigned to OCR for enforcement, i.e., Title VI, Title IX, etc.
PARTICIPANT — Any applicant who has: (1) Been determined eligible for participation upon intake;
and (2) Who is receiving subsidized employment, training or services (except post -termination
services) funded under the Act, following intake, except for an individual who receives only outreach
and/or intake and assessment services.
EXHIBIT H
Cazarez, Juan
From: City of Santa Ana <certificate-request@ctrax jdidata.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 12:35 PM
To: Goodson, Audrey
Subject: Internal Notice of Compliance
NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
CITY STAFF: PRINT THIS PAGE AND INCLUDE WITH AGREEMENT TO THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
Contractor pacific College, Inc.
Name:
Project A-2020-194-28
Number:
Project Agreement For Workforce Training - Pacific College
Name:
The Certificate of Insurance (COI) submitted indicates that the coverages are in compliance with the
insurance requirements. No further action is required at this time.
The compliant coverage(s) are:
TfPEOF INSURANCE +ti"� z
POLICY NUMBER
EPION
COI DATE
"'FILE NpMF
& `
DATE
.-
GENERAL LIABILITY
575BABN5877
06/01/2024
06/07/2023
Pacific College
06012024.pdf
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS'
Pacific College
VJSD507148600
05/26/2024
06/07/2023
LIABILITY
06012024.pdf
Thank you,
City of Santa Ana
Risk Management Division
in partnership with
CTrax Plus Services Team
6/20/2023 3:34 PM
July 5, 2023
City of Santa Ana
Risk Management Division 20
Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA
92702
Re: Auto Insurance Requirement
Dear City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division:
Pacific College has intent to enter into an agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Throughout the course of this agreement, Pacific College attests to the following:
1. Pacific College, will not use/drive any vehicle during the course and scope of the services
provided in the agreement/contract.
2. Pacific College will not use any owned/rented/leased vehicles during the course and
scope of the services provided in the agreement/contract.
3. Pacific College consultants/independent contractors/employees utilize their personal
vehicles/non-company owned, borrowed, or rented/leased vehicles for transportation to
and from work and if applicable carry their own automobile insurance.
By signing below, I, Donna Woo attest that I possess the legal authority to enter into an
agreement with the City of Santa Ana as well as the legal authority to attest to the statements
above. If at any time it is found that Pacific College is not adhering to any/all statements in this
document and has not provided the minimum Auto liability insurance coverage of $1 million per
occurrence, the contract will be considered null and void and the company will be held fully
liable for any and all damages.
Donna Woo `
Vice President
Pacific College
714.662.4402
dwoo@pacific-college.edu
December 19, 2024
City of Santa Ana
Risk Management Division
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Re: Professional Liability Insurance Requirement.
Dear City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division:
Pacific College has intent to enter into an agreement with the City of Santa Ana.
Throughout the course of this agreement, Pacific College attests that I am not a licensed
professional and will not employ a licensed professional during the course of my contract
with the City of Santa Ana.
By signing below, I attest that I possess the legal authority to enter into an agreement with
the City of Santa Ana as well as the legal authority to attest to the statements above. If at
any time it is found that Pacific College is not adhering to any/all statements in this
document,the contract will be considered null, and void and the company will be held fully
liable for any and all damages.
Sincerely,
Donna L.Woo, Ed.D. APPROVED
President, Pacific College By Cynthia Mora at 10:54 am, Dec 19, 2024
714.662.4402
dwoo@pacific-college.edu
CUC
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September 5, 2024
City of Santa Ana
Risk Management Division
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Re: Auto Insurance Requirement
Dear City of Santa Ana Risk Management Division:
Pacific College has intent to enter into an agreement with the City of Santa Ana. Throughout
the course of this agreement, Pacific College attests to the following:
1. Pacific College, will not use/drive any vehicle during the course and scope of the services
provided in the agreement/contract.
2. Pacific College will not use any owned/rented/leased vehicles during the course and
scope of the services provided in the agreement/contract.
3. Pacific College consultants/independent contractors/employees utilize their personal
vehicles/non-company owned, borrowed, or rented/leased vehicles for transportation to and
from work and if applicable carry their own automobile insurance.
By signing below, I, Donna Woo attest that I possess the legal authority to enter into an
agreement with the City of Santa Ana as well as the legal authority to attest to the statements
above. If at any time it is found that Pacific College is not adhering to any/all statements in this
document and has not provided the minimum Auto liability insurance coverage of$1 million
per occurrence, the contract will be considered null and void and the company will be held fully
liable for any and all damages.
Best regards APPROVED
By Cynthia Mora at 11:01 am, Dec 19, 2024
Donna Woo, President
Pacific College
3160 Red Hill Avenue, Costa ' 926261.800.867.2243 * 1 1 1