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MELROSE PARK CAMPUS 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXXVII 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. Melrose Park, IL Campus LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 8317 WEST NORTH AVENUE MELROSE PARK IL 60160 708-344-4700 www.lincolntech.edu Lincoln Technical Institute 200 John Downey Drive New Britain, CT 06051 860-225-8641 This catalog certified as true and correct in content and policy. Karen M. Clark 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. MELROSE PARK CAMPUS 2020-2022 Official School Catalog Volume XXXVII Revised, October 2020 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION. .3 Training Methods and School Facilities 4 Chicagoland 4 Purpose, Objectives and Career Services 4 Melrose Park Mission Statement 5 History of the School 5 Educational Philosophy 5 A Letter from the President & CEO 6 CAREER PROGRAMS. .7 Accredited Master Automobile Service Technology 8 AAS Degree in Automotive Service Management 9 AAS Degree in Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology Service Management 10 Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology 11 Medical Assistant 12 Automotive Technology 13 Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology 14 Welding Technology 15 Welding and Metal Fabrication Technology 16 Course Descriptions 17 GENERAL INFORMATION . 23 Accreditations and Approvals 24 Illinois Board of Higher Education Disclosures 24 Statement of Ownership 24 Student Advising 38 Compliance with City, State, and Federal Regulations 24 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy 38 Notice to Students 24 Course and Academic Measurement 38 Harassment Policy 25 Grading 38 ADMISSIONS POLICIES . 26 Satisfactory Academic Progress 39 Admission Requirements 27 Introduction 39 Introductory Period of Enrollment 27 Qualitative Measure of Progress Veterans Training 27 (Grade Point Average) 39 FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 28 Quantitative Measures of Progress Financial Aid 29 (Pace of Progression and Maximum Time Frame) 39 Alternative Financing 29 Evaluation Period 39 Scholarships 29 Failure to Meet Standards 39 Tools 29 Appeals and Probation 39 Educational Equipment 29 Notification of Status and Appeal Results 40 Refund Policy 29 Reinstatement 40 The Refund Process 31 Treatment of Grades and Credits 40 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION . 32 Satisfactory Academic Progress for VA Beneficiaries 40 Housing 33 Transcripts (Progress Records and Degree Audits) 41 Holidays 33 Transfer Credits 41 School Closing 33 Externship Requirements 41 Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure 33 Withdrawals and Incomplete Grades 41 Visitors 33 Course Repeats 42 Employment Assistance 34 Grade Appeal Policy 42 Official Student Communication 34 Leave of Absence 42 ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 35 Re-entrance 42 Class Schedules 36 Graduation Requirements 42 Certificate, Diploma and Degree Programs 36 CAMPUS INFORMATION . 43 Student Conduct 36 Meet our Staff and Instructors 44 Attendance 37 Corporate Administration 44 Blended Delivery 37 Campus Administration, Student Services, Faculty Addendum Make-Up 37 Schedule of Fees Addendum Consultation and Tutoring 38 School Calendar Addendum 2 Introduction Melrose Park Reception Area Training Methods and School Facilities 4 Chicagoland 4 Purpose, Objectives and Career Services 4 Melrose Park Mission Statement 5 History of the School 5 Educational Philosophy 5 A Letter from the President & CEO 6 3 Introduction Training Methods and system in Auto Chassis and Brakes are just the Rapid Transit system, the extensive School Facilities a few examples of the training equipment expressways and CTA’s bus service with available in our classrooms and labs. connections to the famous “L”. To succeed in the demanding field of Transaxles, fuel injectors, and automatic If you are a sports enthusiast, Chicago automotive technology, electrical and transmissions are all part of the total boasts the world’s most beautiful ballpark, electronics, welding, collision and allied training environment. The automotive shop Wrigley Field, and a landmark football health takes training. Training you can has 12 bays, and nine drive-in classrooms. stadium, Soldier Field. The Cubs, White get your hands on. Training you can take The Electrical and Electronic Systems Sox, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks all straight to the job market. Technician program has an 1800 square claim Chicago as home where team loyalty Lincoln College of Technology is foot, two-story residential/commercial is a matter of civic pride. dedicated to providing the specific training training structure that allows students Enjoy a day of sightseeing? Take in the that puts you next to the professionals. to receive hands-on training. Our Allied Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, You’ll really appreciate the instructors at Health Division consists of a medical lab Shedd Aquarium, the Museum of Science Lincoln, they not only can tell you the whys, along with a simulated doctor’s office. and Industry, Adler Planetarium, Grant but they can and will show you the hows. Our Collision program has 16 dedicated Park, or stroll the famed “Magnificent Mile” You will get hands-on training that prepares welding booths along with two paint and Lake Shore Drive. And let’s not forget you to cope with today’s technology and lays booths and along with 15,000 square foot the “freshwater sea” — Lake Michigan — a a solid foundation to enable you to quickly shop area/lab. The Welding Program has playground for thousands of sailors, boaters, master future developments. That kind of 20 Welding Booths equipped with Miller swimmers, sun bathers, and fishermen. At practical training sets LCT students apart arc welding equipment for stick, MIG and the end of the day you can choose from an from the crowd. TIG welding. The welding program also unending supply of restaurants, theaters, Upon graduation, you enter the field has a dedicated cutting and shaping room concerts and movies. Tree lined streets, prepared to quickly become a skilled equipped with 2 Miller plasma torches for concrete and steel super structures — Melrose technician. How far your skills take plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging. Park and Chicago offer it all. you depends entirely on you. LCT’s The cutting room also has a beetle track Enjoy it. unique programs allow specialization or cutter for precision cutting of large sheets of comprehensive training depending upon metal as well as an Augmented Arc Welder. Purpose, Objectives your desires, needs, and prior experience Since 1946, when The Lincoln and Career Services or training. Technical Institute school system was Lincoln College of Technology occupies founded, emphasis has been on practical Lincoln College of Technology a modern facility of approximately 90,000 training for the practical student. We’re training begins on a level students can square feet. The building was completely proud of that philosophy; and you’ll be confidently handle. A discussion of renovated and includes air conditioned proud to have made the choice of Lincoln all programs offered begins on page 9, classrooms, labs, shops, office, and resource College of Technology training. but the school’s overall objectives run center. Parking is provided on premises and We are in touch with industry throughout our programs. public transportation is also available in the representatives known as the Advisory All programs offered, begin with the immediate vicinity. Board. The Advisory Board meets twice basic fundamentals of component design, The campus dedicated classrooms for a year. They examine the content of each purpose and location, allowing any person each of our programs; 13 auto, 6 electrical course and advise us of changes in the not previously exposed to this area of and electronic, 3 collision, 1 welding, industry. Our curriculum goes under review study to confidently enroll and begin and 7 medical and 2 General Education to keep us current with industry. training. Once the basics are established, classes. Each program also has access each course then provides students with to our Computer Resource Center (web Chicagoland the advanced up-to-date theory and lab) and Library Resource Center. The hands-on procedures. Our comprehensive Computer Education Centers at LCT are Alive, Dynamic, Exciting, Growing: training is the next natural step for the equipped with ample computers, monitors, That’s Chicagoland, Explore it! student graduating from a high school high-speed laser printers, and internet Located in the heart of Chicagoland’s vocational program. Stated simply, connectivity. established suburban sections, Melrose teaching skills to the unskilled, refining Tour our training center, and you’ll Park is a small community with all skills of the semi-skilled and helping find the appropriate materials for the the “big city” advantages. It is a quiet them to find gainful employment in the instruction of all programs. Computer neighborhood with tree lined streets, industry is the overall objective of Lincoln learning centers are available for the and still only 8 miles from Chicago’s College of Technology. use of students and graduates. Students downtown district and only minutes from This LCT preparation which includes are encouraged to make