Attendance

Students are expected to treat the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center classroom as a job site, with the same attention paid to attendance. Instructors refer to students’ work records as part of their referrals to employers. A student absent from class more than ten percent of the time, who has excessive tardy reports or three absences without contacting the instructor, will be withdrawn from class but will be awarded a certificate for the highest level of competencies achieved to that point. Re-entry, if approved, would include a plan of action to correct the attendance or tardiness, and probation.

Dress Code

The Arizona Opportunities Center requires students to dress appropriately and safely for their environment: work boots, long sleeves, no loose clothing where it would be a hazard, uniforms when working in the health care setting; business outfits in an office setting.

Standards of Progress

Students are evaluated by how well they can perform the skills needed for their certificate, rather than given grades, at the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center. They’re considered to be making satisfactory progress toward completion of their program if they are achieving the specified competencies at a reasonable pace in line with student averages.

Being punctual and having good attendance is part of the performance criteria.

Students who, within the first two months of class are making below average progress, with a poor likelihood of employability in the field, will be counseled. When appropriate, students can transfer to another program with documentation from the sending and receiving instructors, counselor and sponsor, if needed.

Student Conduct

Students are expected to follow OIC attendance and satisfactory progress policies, as well as to develop work ethic and other skills outlined below. Disciplinary action will be taken against persons who violate the standards listed or state and federal laws. Students, staff and visitors are expected to treat the learning environment as a job site and to show respect for others and property at all times.

Competency Lists

Each course description has a list of the skills or “competencies” included in the training for each certificate. These are available from the instructor, counselor or administration.

Graduation

All students who complete the required competencies for a level of training will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Lifelong Learning

Arizona OIC is committed to the philosophy of “lifelong learning” and encourages students to learn entry-level skills, and to develop the ability and desire to expand on these skills throughout their lives.

Work Ethic

Requirements for completion of an Arizona OIC certificate include items of skills, knowledge and work ethic. Work ethic includes attendance, punctuality, and the ability to follow instructions, observe the work rules, work with others, work when unsupervised, and complete a job on time.

School Hours

Arizona OIC students are expected to attend scheduled classes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; except for holidays; unless other arrangements have been discussed and approved by the instructor and counselor.

Disciplinary Standards

The Governing Board and its agents—administration and faculty—are granted legal authority to regulate student life subject to the basic standards of reasonableness. In developing responsible student conduct, the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center prefers counseling, guidance, admonition and example. However, when these fail to resolve problems of student conduct and responsibility, appropriate disciplinary procedures will be followed: Misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary action fall into the following general areas: Cheating on an examination, laboratory work, written work (plagiarism): falsifying, forging or altering college records. Action or verbal statements which threaten the personal safety of any instructor, staff, student or others lawfully assembled in the facility, or any conduct which is harmful, obstructive, disruptive to or interferes with the educational process or institutional functions. Violation of Arizona statutes, and/or Center regulations and policies. An instructor may remove a student from class meetings for disciplinary reasons. If an instructor removes a student from more than one class period, the instructor shall notify the appropriate administrator in writing of the problem, action taken by the instructor, and the instructor’s recommendation. If a resolution of the problem is not reached, the student may be removed permanently pursuant to appropriate due process procedures.

Student Records

The right to inspect and review educational records and the release of, or access to such records, other information or instructional materials, is governed by federal law and federal regulations. Students wanting access to their records must (1) complete a written request specifying which records they require (2) pay for the cost of reproducing any materials from their files. Information will be provided within 45 days or less. Students may have access to their “educational records.” These records include all information maintained by the Center which is directly related to the student with the exception of (a) recommendations associated with admissions, employment or job placement to which students have waived rights of inspection and review (b) educational records containing information about more than one student. However, in such cases the institution must permit access to that part of the record which pertains only to the inquiring student. Students shall not have access to the following records: (a) reports made by physicians, psychiatrists, or psychologists in connection with their treatment, (b) records of instructional, supervisory, administrative and certain educational personnel which are in the sole possession of the originator.

Career Services

Arizona OIC students work with the Learning Opportunities Center to polish their job application, resume and interviewing skills before graduation.

Accredation

The Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Access for Persons with Disabilities

OIC staff welcomes all students. The south entrance to our facility is wheel-chair accessible and leads into a wide hall which is easily entered by wheel-chair bound students.

Affirmative Action Statement

To the extent required by law, the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center will employ the concepts of Affirmative Action in the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap/disability, or Vietnam era/disabled veteran status in employment or in the application, admission, participation, access and treatment of persons in the instructional programs and activities.

Health Concerns

The Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center is committed to providing an educational environment consistent with district policies, free from unlawful acts and free from problems associated with the unauthorized use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Accordingly, the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center supports the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 (Public Law 101-226). A variety of alcohol and other drug abuse prevention efforts occur at the Opportunities Industrialization Center throughout the year to educate students to the health risks associated with use and abuse. Intervention information and services exist both on site and off site to help students overcome dependencies. Additional information about health risks, programs available and the center’s drug policy may be obtained from a counselor, administrator and/or case employment specialist.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center does not unlawfully discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), handicap/disability, age, disabled or Vietnam era veteran status in any of its policies, or practices in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 as amended; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. This nondiscrimination policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship and admission, to access to, and treatment of students in the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center and activities including vocational education. This policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the admission and treatment of students and in the hiring, treatment, promotion, evaluation and termination of employees.

Sexual Harassment Statement for Employees and Students

The policy of the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center is to provide an educational, employment and business environment free of unwelcome sexual favors, and other verbal and/or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment as defined and otherwise prohibited by local, state and federal law. Sexual harassment by and between employees, students, employees and students, and center visitors and students or employees is prohibited by this policy. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employees, sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion for students, and appropriate sanctions against campus visitors. This policy is subject to constitutionally protected speech rights and principles of academic freedom. Questions about this policy may be directed to the Administrative Office.

Tobacco Free Environment

Smoking is prohibited inside the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center and directly in front of building entrances.

Grievance Procedures

Arizona OIC students can report all class related difficulties to their immediate instructor. If not resolved at this level, the student must then follow the chain of command to try and resolve issues: Counselor, Administrator, President/CEO, etc.

Shared Values

We believe that education thrives in a community bound by moral and ethical values and devotion to lifelong learning. We accept the responsibility and respond to the needs of the people in our communities who desire to fulfill their potential in life. We operate on the basis of openness and trust, to ensure an environment where all can be heard.