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Union Campus 2017-2019 Official School Catalog Volume XXXIV Revised, March 2017 At the time of publication, every effort was made to assure that this catalog contains accurate information. Please refer to the catalog addendum for any changes or revisions that have occurred since the catalog was published. AMERICA’S TECHNICAL INSTITUTE LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 2299 VAUXHALL ROAD UNION, NJ 07083 (908) 964-7800 (877) 606-6582 (toll-free) A Branch Campus LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 7225 WINTON DRIVE, BLDG 128 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 317-632-5553 www.lincolntech.edu This catalog certified as true and correct in content and policy. Dr. Kevin L. Kirkley CAMPUS PRESIDENT Unless otherwise captioned, the photographs contained in this catalog were purchased from any of several reputable stock photo companies with which we have a license agreement. All photos containing equipment depict the kinds and types found in industry. Union Campus 2017-2019 Official School Catalog Volume XXXIV Revised, March 2017 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION . 3 General Objectives 4 Our Mission 4 History of the School 4 Educational Philosophy 4 A Letter from the President & CEO 5 CAREER PROGRAMS. .6 Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology 7 Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology 8 Automotive Technology 9 Automotive Mechanics 10 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology 11 Course Descriptions 12 GENERAL INFORMATION. .16 Accreditation 17 Approvals 17 Memberships 17 Statement of Ownership 17 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 17 Notice to Students 17 Harassment Policy 17 ADMISSIONS POLICIES . 19 Admission Requirements 20 Orientation Program 20 Remedial Education 20 Student Advising 20 Veterans Training 20 FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION . 21 Financial Aid 22 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 30 Scholarships 22 Introduction 30 Cancellation and Refund Policy 22 Qualitative Measure of Progress The Refund Process 23 (Grade Point Average) 30 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION . 24 Quantitative Measures of Progress School Facilities 25 (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 30 Learning Resource Center 25 Evaluation Period 30 Tools 25 Failure to Meet Standards 30 Educational Equipment 25 Appeals and Probation 31 Class Size 25 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 31 Holidays 25 Reinstatement 31 Vacation Periods 25 Treatment of Grades and Credits 31 School Closing 25 Transcripts (Progress Records) 32 Employment Assistance 25 Transfer Credits 32 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 25 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 32 Visitors 26 Course Repeats 33 Official Student Communication 26 Grade Appeal Policy 33 ACADEMIC INFORMATION . .27 Leave of Absence 33 Class Schedules 28 Re-entrance 33 Certificate Programs 28 Graduation Requirements 33 Student Conduct 28 CAMPUS INFORMATION . 34 Attendance 29 Meet Our School Staff and Instructors 34 Make-Up 29 Corporate Administration 34 Consultation and Tutoring 29 School Staff & Faculty Addendum Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 29 Schedule of Fees Addendum Course and Academic Measurement 29 Educational Equipment List Addendum Grading 29 Class Schedule Addendum 2 Introduction General Objectives 4 Our Mission 4 History of the School 4 Educational Philosophy 4 A Letter from the President & CEO 5 3 Introduction General Objectives dedicated to the professional development Technology) with the addition of of each student. Residential and Commercial Electrical Lincoln Technical Institute (LTI) is Through these efforts, our students Training. The Union campus of Lincoln committed to the advancement of career will achieve the knowledge and Tech is an NCCER Accredited Training education, and dedicated to individuals experience needed for their future Sponsor and graduates of the EEST who desire to improve themselves and working environment. program are eligible to earn NCCER their opportunity for career success. At LTI, our goal is to remain in the Electrical credentials. During recent years, “Career” training has forefront of emerging technology. This is LTl’s parent corporation, Lincoln finally achieved proper recognition in the accomplished by supporting continuing Educational Services, is a leading educational spectrum. The importance education and training for graduates, staff provider of diversified career-oriented of acquiring a specific skill in order to be and faculty; thereby providing skilled post-secondary education. Lincoln offers employable has been dramatized by the professionals to meet the needs of the recent high school graduates and working vast number of unfilled job openings for technologically changing world and adults degree and certificate/diploma persons with a specialized skill. fostering the desire for life-long learning. programs in five principal areas of study: Teaching skills to the unskilled, refining health sciences, automotive technology, the skills of the semi-skilled and helping History of the School skilled trades, hospitality services and them find gainful employment in the The Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. business and information technology. industry is the overall objective of Lincoln School System was established in Newark, Lincoln has provided the workforce with Technical Institute. New Jersey under the corporate laws of skilled technicians since its inception in To this end, every effort is made to that state in November, 1946. 1946. Lincoln currently operates over 20 provide the finest training possible... Lincoln Technical Institute moved from campuses in 15 states under 4 brands: training that is realistically attuned Newark, New Jersey to Union, New Jersey Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln to the needs of industry and the rapid in 1972 to provide an ever increasing Technical Institute, Euphoria Institute of technological progress of our day. Training student body with larger, more modern Beauty Arts and Sciences, and Lincoln programs are designed to provide students training facilities. College of New England. with skills that are marketable today and Through the years the School developed with knowledge that will allow them to and conducted special training programs Educational Philosophy grow and realize their maximum career and seminars for the Automotive, as well Lincoln Technical Institute prepares potential in the future. as the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration each student to meet the day-to-day An effective employment assistance and Heating industries. For example, in challenges of an ever-changing world. At program makes it possible for Lincoln to the beginning, Automatic Transmission Lincoln, this is achieved through a series fulfill its objective to provide a needed training programs were conducted in of lectures / demonstrations, providing and valuable service to the industry, the cooperation with Automotive Parts the student with the knowledge to community, the nation, and most important Distribution throughout the United States; perform each task. A comprehensive of all, to the student. Heating and Air Conditioning Seminars were conducted in cooperation with State hands-on laboratory exercise on technical Our Mission Trade Associations in New Jersey and trainers allows the student to practice Pennsylvania. newly learned skills. Hands-on practical LTI is dedicated to educating and Since then, the automotive program exercises on “real-world” equipment, training students to achieve proficiency has aligned itself with NATEF standards allows the student to experience tasks through a skills first curriculum. The and is currently taught using CDX performed in the workplace. Although mission of this institution is to offer the automotive technology. In addition, the not all classes will have the same amount best educational and training programs Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and of hands-on exercises, each class has the to enable graduates to take to the Heating Technology program is currently appropriate amount for the skills taught. marketplace the highest possible level of accredited by the HVAC Excellence Classroom instruction will always lead to job knowledge and skills enabling them to accreditation body from the ESCO “hands-on” teaching and learning to apply accomplish worthwhile career goals and Institute as well as being a member of the the knowledge learned in the classroom. realize self-esteem. NJ HVAC Advisory Board for HVACR. Lincoln Technical Institute is proud of To accomplish these objectives, LTI Union is registered as a NATEF and its many graduates who have taken their upholds a high standard of quality service ESCO testing facility. place in the industry for which they were and commitment. LTI offers graduates The Electronic Systems Technician trained, and will continue to exercise its viable career options by providing quality (EST) program was added to the Union leadership role in training persons for educational programs based on employer campus in 2003, and in 2013 was marketable skills by constantly revising driven requirements. Our goal is to provide reconfigured and renamed the EEST and updating programs as technological a skilled and knowledgeable faculty (Electrical and Electronic Systems change occurs in the industry. 4 Introduction A Letter from the President & CEO We believe education and training increase In addition to careful and detailed your self-esteem and enable you to work in a instruction, faculty, staff and administration rewarding and satisfying career. In order to provide ongoing support and encouragement. achieve our high educational standards, we You gain skills and confidence