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DENVER CAMPUS 2020-2022 Official College Catalog Volume XXVIII Revised, October 2020 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. Denver, CO Campus LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 11194 EAST 45TH AVENUE DENVER, COLORADO 80239 303-722-5724 • TOLL FREE: 877-453-5015 FAX (303) 600-3086 www.LincolnTech.edu A branch campus of LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 7225 WINTON DRIVE, BLDG. 128 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 (317) 632-5553 This catalog certified as true and correct in content and policy. Dr. Kelly T. Moore 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. DENVER CAMPUS 2020-2022 Official College Catalog Volume XXVIII Revised, October 2020 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. .3 Our Mission . 4 History . .4 Educational Philosophy. .4 A Letter from the President & CEO . .5 CAREER PROGRAMS . 6 Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology . .7 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Automotive Technology . 8 Diesel and Truck with Alternative Fuel Technology . 9 Diesel and Truck Technology . 10 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology. 11 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology . .12 Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology . 13 Welding Technology . .14 DEGREE PROGRAMS Automotive Service Management . 15 Visitors. .36 Collision Repair and Refinishing Service Management . 16 Student Dress Code . .36 Diesel and Truck Service Management . .17 Official Student Communication . 37 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. .18 ACADEMIC INFORMATION . .38 GENERAL INFORMATION. .25 Class Schedules . 39 Accreditation . 26 Diploma and Degree Programs . 39 Approvals . 26 Student Conduct . 39 Associations and Memberships . 26 Attendance . 40 Certification . .26 Blended Delivery . 40 Statement of Ownership . .26 Make-Up. 41 Notice to Students . 26 Consultation and Tutoring . 41 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations . .26 Student Advising . 41 Facilities and Equipment . 26 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy . 41 Learning Resource Center . 26 Course and Academic Measurement . 41 Harassment Policy . 27 Grading . 41 ADMISSIONS POLICIES . 28 Satisfactory Academic Progress . 42 Criteria for Admission . 29 Introduction . 42 International Students . 29 Qualitative Measure of Progress Veterans Training . .29 (Grade Point Average). .42 Orientation . 29 Quantitative Measures of Progress Introductory Period of Enrollment . 29 (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) . .42 Single Courses. .29 Evaluation Period . 42 FINANCIAL INFORMATION . .30 Failure to Meet Standards. .42 Financial Aid Programs . .31 Appeals and Probation . 43 Scholarships . .31 Notification of Status and Appeal Results . 43 Tuition and Fees. .31 Reinstatement . 43 Cancellation and Refund Policy . 31 Treatment of Grades and Credits . 43 Colorado Cancellation & Refund Policy . 32 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries . 44 The Refund Process . 32 Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) . 44 Return of Title IV Federal Student Aid . 32 Transfer Credits . 44 Registration Fee, Student Fee, Technology Fee, Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades . 45 Book Cost, Tool Cost, & Uniform Refund Policy . 33 Course Repeats . 45 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION . 34 Grade Appeal Policy . 45 Office Hours. .35 Leave of Absence . 45 Car Pooling/Public Transportation. .35 Re-entrance . 45 Housing . 35 Graduation Requirements . 45 Career Services . 35 COLLEGE INFORMATION . 46 ASE Testing . 35 Meet our Staff and Instructors . 47 Student Records. .35 Corporate Administration . 47 School Calendar. .35 Academic Calendar . Addendum School Closing. .35 College Administration. .Addendum Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure . 35 Schedule of Fees . Addendum 2 Introduction Our Mission . 4 History . .4 Educational Philosophy. .4 A Letter from the President & CEO . .5 3 Introduction History employers in Colorado. Lincoln College of At LCT you can get on the path Technology is celebrating over 50 years of to a great career quickly. On May 1, 1963, Denver Automotive excellent student training in Colorado. & Diesel College (DADC) was founded. Lincoln Educational Services Lincoln College of Technology Instruction was provided in Automotive (LCT) training begins on a level the Corporation is a leading provider of Mechanics and Body Repair and Paint. diversified career-oriented postsecondary students can confidently handle. In 1966, a program of study in Diesel All of our programs begin with the basics, education. Lincoln offers recent high Mechanics was added to the curriculum. school graduates and working adults allowing any person not previously exposed Denver Automotive & Diesel College to the area of study to confidently enroll degree and diploma programs in five received national Accreditation from the principal areas of study: health sciences, and begin training. Each course provides Accrediting Commission of Career Schools students with theory and procedures for automotive technology, skilled trades, and Colleges of Technology (formerly hospitality services and business and proper diagnosis and service in their field the National Association of Trade and of study. Our comprehensive training is the information technology. Lincoln has Technical Schools) in 1968. provided the workforce with skilled next natural step for the student graduating Effective April 13, 1982, DADC was from high school. Stated simply, teaching technicians since its inception in 1946. recognized by the Colorado State Board Lincoln currently operates over 20 skills to the unskilled, refining skills of of Community Colleges and Occupational the semi-skilled, and helping them to find campuses in 14 states under 3 brands: Education as a degree granting institution Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln employment in the industry is the overall and began offering Associate of objective of LCT. Technical Institute, and Euphoria Occupational Studies Degrees in both Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences. This LCT preparation, which includes Automotive and Diesel Technology. career workshops, as well as technical The school relocated to the current Effective September 30, 1987, DADC location on July 5, 2011. instruction, enables our students to find redesigned and expanded the curriculum jobs in their chosen career. to include AOS Degrees: Master Educational Philosophy Although LCT offers no guarantee of Technician, Automotive Technology, and employment, considerable effort is put Diesel Technology. HVAC, Collision and forth to give students the interpersonal LCT, formerly known as DADC, Welding were approved in 2010. prepares each student to meet the day- skills needed to secure positions in today’s On February 7, 1992, DADC received to-day challenges of an ever-changing challenging fields. In addition, our Career ASE Master Automotive Certification world. At LCT, this is achieved through Services office works with our students from NATEF. This is the highest level of a series of lectures and demonstrations, in making industry contacts as well as achievement recognized by the National providing the student with the knowledge periodically bringing employers into the Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. to perform each task. A comprehensive school for published career days. On November 4, 1993, DADC was hands-on laboratory exercise with technical LCT is constantly in contact with purchased by Siemann Educational trainers allows the student to practice industry leaders to advise them of students Systems, a local corporation, and our newly learned skills. Hands-on practical and graduates available for employment. Applied Science Degree program began in exercises on real-world equipment allows Our instructors and staff assist our September of 1995. the student to experience tasks performed graduates in obtaining successful careers On October 25, 2000, DADC was in the workplace. Although not all classes by helping them acquire and prepare for purchased by Lincoln Technical Institute, will have the same amount of hands-on employment interviews. Inc., a New Jersey corporation, which is exercises, each class has the appropriate LCT graduates are working throughout a wholly owned subsidiary of Lincoln amount for the skills taught. Classroom the U.S. and 12 countries. Employability is Educational Services Corporation. instruction will always lead to “hands- the difference LCT training makes! In October of 2006, DADC started the on” teaching and learning to apply the Our Mission application process to change their name knowledge learned in the classroom. to Lincoln College of Technology (LCT), Lincoln College of Technology is proud Lincoln’s mission is to provide which became effective January 1, 2007. of its many graduates who have taken superior education and training to The reasons for the change are a result of their place in the industry for which they our students for in-demand careers goals established in the long-range strategic were trained, and will continue to exercise in a supportive, accessible learning plan for our institute(s) and its parent its leadership role in training persons for environment, transforming students’ corporation, Lincoln Educational Services marketable skills by constantly revising and lives and adding value