Student Consumer Info

CAMPUS/CRIME SECURITY REPORT
The following information is provided and updated annually by October 1st as directed by the U. S. Department of Education through Public Law 101-542, the "Criminal Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990".

Reporting of Criminal Incidence
The school strives to provide a safe and secure campus for all students. All students are encouraged to report any and all suspicious activity immediately upon witnessing the occurrence. Students should report any knowledge of a criminal or suspicious nature to the Unity Cosmetology College staff.

The school will then take appropriate action based upon the information given by the staff member. When deemed appropriate, Local Law enforcement authorities will also be notified.

Campus Security Programs
All students are briefed on security procedures at orientation.

Students are encouraged to be responsible for their own security and the security of those around them by reporting any incidents to staff when they occur.

Campus Policy Regarding Illegal Substances
The school has certified to the U.S. Department of Education that it operates a drug free school. Students will not use, sell or distribute illegal drugs or substances while enrolled at Unity Cosmetology College. Doing so will result in disciplinary action including termination and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Information on counseling, prevention, treatment, rehab, and health risks will be given to each student, employee, and faculty member on or before their first day of school.

FERPA
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, (FERPA) Unity Cosmetology College does not release information pertaining to student's education records (except directory information) without written consent from the student or parent/guardian if the student is a minor. The act permits the following exceptions:

School officials with legitimate educations interest, specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes, other schools to which a student is transferring, appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student, organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school, accrediting organizations, to comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies, and state and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific state law.

Directory information that the school may disclose without consent includes student's name, address, phone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and sates of attendance.

Students (or parents in the case of a minor) may request that the school not disclose directory information about them.

The school guarantees the rights of students and parents (if applicable) to have access to the cumulative records and have proper supervision and interpretation of those records when they are being reviewed. Access to records must be arranged in advance and a staff member must be present while the records are being reviewed. Copies of file documents may be obtained at a cost of fifteen cents per copy.

Cumulative education records are maintained for five years or more after graduation or dismissal. Agencies requiring information from school records must file a written request which will become a part of the student's permanent file. The school must make its student files available to accrediting, regulatory and other governing agency representatives who have the legal right to examine such files for compliance review.

No portion of a file may be removed or reproduced without the permission of the owners of the school, as all material and records contain therein are property of Unity Cosmetology College.

DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAM
Unity Cosmetology College fully supports the prevention of drug abuse. The school has certified to the U.S. Department of Education that it operates a drug free school. Students will not use, sell or distribute illegal drugs or substances while enrolled at Unity Cosmetology College. Doing so will result in disciplinary action including termination and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Information on counseling, prevention, treatment, rehab, and health risks will be given to each student, employee, and faculty member on or before their first day of school.

A: FEDERAL PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS FOR ILLEGAL
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

21. U. S. C. 884(a)
1st conviction: Up to 1 year imprisonment and fined at least $1,000.00, but not more than $100,000.00 or both.
After 1 prior drug conviction: At least 15 days in prison, not to exceed 2 years and fined $2,500.00, but not more than $250,000.00 or both.
After 2 or more prior drug convictions: At least 90 days in prison, not to exceed 3 years and fined at least $5,000.00, but not more than $250,000.00 or both.
Special sentencing provisions for possession of crack cocaine; Mandatory at least 5 years in prison, not to exceed 20 years and fined up to $250,000.00 or both.
1st conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 5 grams
2nd conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 3 grams
3rd or subsequent crack conviction and the amount of crack possessed exceeds 1 gram

22. U. S. S. 853(a)(2) and 881(a)(7)
Forfeiture of personal and real property used to possess or to facilitate possessions of a controlled substance, that offense is punishable by more than 1 year imprisonment. (See special sentencing provisions re: crack).

21. U. S. C. 881(a)(4)
Forfeiture of vehicles, boats, aircraft or any other conveyance used to transport or conceal a controlled substance.

21. U. S. C. 884a
Civil fine of up to $10,000.00 (pending adoption of final regulations).

21. U. S. C. 853a
Denial of Federal benefits such as student loans, grants, contracts and professional and commercial licenses, up to 1 year for 1st offense, up to 5 years for 2nd and subsequent offenses.

18. U. C. 933(g)
Ineligible to receive or purchase a firearm.

Miscellaneous: Revocation of certain Federal licensees and benefits, e.g. pilot license, public housing tenancy, etc., are vested within the authorities of individual Federal Agencies.

***NOTE:These are only Federal penalties and sanctions. Additional State penalties and sanctions do apply.

B: HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ALCOHOL
Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required in driving a car safely, increasing the likelihood that the driver will be involved in a car accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including spouse and child abuse. Moderate to high doses of alcohol caused marked impairments in higher mental functions, severely altering a person's ability to learn and remember information. Very high doses cause respiratory depression and death. If combined with other depressants of the central nervous system, much lower doses of alcohol will produce the effects just described.

Repeated use of alcohol can lead to dependence. Sudden cessation of alcohol intake is likely to produce withdrawal symptoms including severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life threatening. Long term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.

Mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants have irreversible physical abnormalities and mental retardation. In addition, research indicates that children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other youngsters of becoming alcoholics.

As described in What Works: Schools Without Drugs (1989 Edition, Department of Education).

JOB PLACEMENT RATE/EMPLOYMENT STATS
100% of passing graduates are working in the field

COMPLETION/RETENTION & LICENSURE RATE
The completion rate/retention rate 80%
Licensure Rate is 87%

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
In the event of an emergency or snow days, listen to 93.7 FM or 104.1 FM for notice of school closure or call the school for pre-recorded updates.

Instructors will follow tornado safety procedures of gathering students, staff, and clients in the designated area of the school.

Fire evacuation guidelines will be enforced at the nearest exit. Upon exiting the building, students will meet immediately in front of Mary's Restaurant, so all students are accounted for.

Any other emergencies will be explained as needed.

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF COPYRIGHT LAWS
Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
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 Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.

OCCUPATIONS WE TRAIN
Cosmetologist/Cosmetologist General- CIP Code 12.0401
Cosmetology Instructor- CIP Code 12.0413

COST OF ATTENDING SCHOOL
2007-2008 Cost of attendance off-campus (not with family) $25,599
2007-2008 Cost of attendance off-campus (with family) $20,099
*Please see Net Price Calculator

MEDIAN DEBT FOR GRADS
2007 $9,699

Unity Cosmetology College
24 Vermillion Plaza
Pontiac, Il. 61764
(815) 844-3100
unitycosmo@yahoo.com